Butler Town Center hosts Fifth Annual International Car Show on Oct. 25
Press release from Butler Enterprises
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Butler Enterprises will host the Fifth Annual International Car Show on Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to noon at Butler Town Center. The show will feature a stunning collection of vehicles spanning decades, from beloved brands like Porsche, Mercedes, Audi, Ford, Ducati, and Harley-Davidson; all makes and models are welcome to participate. This annual fundraiser is free for spectators of all ages. Car and motorcycle participants must register their individual vehicle(s) or motorcycle(s) online for $20.00 each on Eventbrite. For general car show sponsorship inquiries, please contact marketing@butlerenterprises.com. All financial proceeds from the car show will benefit The Rotary Club of Gainesville Foundation.
The 2025 Annual International Car Show at Butler will be held in the parking lot behind P.F. Chang’s in Butler Town Center. All ages are welcome to spectate this family-friendly event. As a continued tradition, live classic rock music will be provided by The Medicine Show, a local Gainesville favorite. Car show food vendors will include Dave’s Hot Chicken, Ford’s Garage, Foxtail Coffee, and P.F. Chang’s. There will also be activities, raffles, and giveaways during this annual car show fundraiser.
The 2025 Annual International Car Show is presented by Parks Motor Group and Magnolia Ridge Rehabilitation Center. Jenkins Kia of Gainesville and Edward Jones are Silver sponsors for this year’s car show; Gettel Motor Group and Mirror Reflections Auto Spa LLC are Bronze sponsors; and Porsche Club of America Florida Thoroughbred Region, NCF Auto Glass, Brightway Insurance, Tesla, Transmission Doctor and Auto Care, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Florida Blue and Gainesville Harley-Davidson will be present as Vendor/Club sponsors. Additional donations will be gladly accepted at the car show, and sponsorships are still available.
The 2025 Annual International Car Show will feature an award-winning 1927 Ford Dragster, the fastest street-legal dragster in Florida with an incredible 1,000 horsepower. Owned by Kenny Kimhan, founder of the Facebook group Florida Car Show, this show-stopping vehicle will be on display for attendees to enjoy. Guests will also have the opportunity to sit in the car and take photos by making a donation of their choice to support The Rotary Club of Gainesville Foundation.
This annual car show raises thousands of dollars each year and draws thousands of spectators of all ages. This year, the annual car show will benefit the Rotary Club of Gainesville Foundation, Inc. The nonprofit’s mission is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. Through the combined efforts of its members over time, the Rotary Clubs of Gainesville Foundation has raised a remarkable total of over $3.275 million.