The Wilbraham Hill Climb
Henry Ford once said “Auto racing began 5 minutes after the second car was built” and we couldn’t agree more. Cars weren’t just meant to be driven, they were meant to be raced. The Wilbraham Hill Climb is a race older and steeper than Pikes Peak, where 20+ vintage race cars, compete against time, gravity, and each other for the chance to be crowned ‘King of the Mountain. Join us for the race, a large car show, museum displays, a plant & craft sale and so much more!
Saturday, May 9, 2026
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The Hill Climb
The Wilbraham Hill Climb has a rich history dating back to 1908. In recent years, we have recreated the tradition of racing these vintage cars up the one-mile course that boasts a 23% grade (which is actually steeper than the road up Pike’s Peak). This year, you can expect:
- 20+ Vintage Race Cars
- 5+ Vintage Motorcycles
- Live Timing Displays & Leaderboards
- Special Guest: Wayne Carini!
The Car Show
This year, we are excited to announce that we will have two main areas of our car show. The VIP section will be staggered along the side of Main Street, right in the middle of the action! The other car show will be on the lawn of Wilbraham Monson Academy. No matter which one you choose, we’re confident you will have a fun time! This year, you can expect:
- 350+ Show Cars
- Cars of all makes, models, and eras.
- Unique and rare cars & builds
The Museums
We currently have seven automotive museums from all over the northeast planning on attending and bringing display cars. Some, but not all, of the museums we expect to see coming this year are:
- Heritage Museums & Gardens
- Owls Head Transportation Museum
- Audrain Auto Museum
- Seal Cove Auto Museum
- New England Racing Museum
The Craft Sale
To make it fun for the whole family, we also have a Craft Sale! Enjoy browsing a variety of beautiful plants and handmade crafts.
- 50+ small shops showcasing their crafts & goods
- Locally sourced vendors and artists
The Food & Vendors
On top of all that, we also have a variety of vendors and food options! Vendors will be setting up their tables or tents on the lawn of Wilberham Monson Academy. This year, you can expect:
- Local vendors offering their own promotions and goodies
- Food Trucks
- Restaurant & Brewery on-premise
- Outdoor picnic area & indoor seating
The Schedule of Events
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
The Map
Use the map to navigate our offerings for the 2024 Wilbraham Hill Climb.
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