The British Invasion

A Three Day Celebration of Great British Motorcars  and all things British.

The British Are Coming

The British Invasion is a British lifestyle event that started "over a pint of ale" in Stowe, Vermont, in 1990. It is a three day event held the third Saturday in September every year featuring "all things British" with the primary focus on classic British motorcars.

Beautiful Stowe, Vermont, plays host to a dazzling collection of classic British Motorcars on the third weekend in September every year. Bentleys, Morgans, M.G.'s, Triumphs, stately Rolls Royces, sleek Aston Martins, Jaguars and Rovers-- all contribute to more than sixty classes of cars. From high brow to low slung, the gamut of British auto history is well represented. They come in by the hundreds to compete in two major car shows - People's Choice and the Concours d'Elegance. Truly a British Invasion of fabulous proportions in a magnificent, world-class alpine setting. Stowe, VT has a British flavor and provides the perfect setting for such an event with; rolling hills, spectacular fall foliage, and wonderful winding roads to entice the British car enthusiast.

The British Invasion has evolved to become one of the Top Ten Events in Vermont, and the largest all British car show on the East Coast. The participants are primarily from the US and Canada with over 650 cars on field.

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In the past, the British Colonial troops have been present 200 fold, and set up an encampment, complete with a true to life event of the British colonial times and the British brigade. The Concours d'Elegance judging showcases the top cars in their class, and a British Tailgate Picnic Competition combines fine British automobiles with the elements of a picnic. Mr. Pickwick's British Pub tent serves the finest ales and traditional fare. Looking to buy a classic? The car corral may be just the ticket. Your dream car or the next project for restoration, the possibilities are endless.
Vendors of British services and products in the British Marketplace are really worth a browse. From Marmite to a Morgan manual, you'll probably find it here.

The British Invasion has something for everyone, ranging from the British car enthusiast, to a love of all things British. When the third weekend in September arrives in Stowe...the word is out..."The British are Coming..!"