{"id":128,"date":"2025-11-21T02:30:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T02:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakeallatoona.aaca.com\/?page_id=128"},"modified":"2026-02-19T06:25:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T06:25:40","slug":"winter-meet-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lakeallatoona.aaca.com\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 AACA Winter Nationals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--1 wp-block-paragraph\">March 28th Car Show, Swap Meet and Car Corral<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It sounds like Cartersville is the absolute place to be this season. Forget the winter blues\u2014we\u2019re talking chrome, classic lines, and the roar of vintage engines! Whether you&#8217;re a die-hard car collector, automotive aficionado  or just love a good road trip, the <strong>Lake Allatoona Region<\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Y5F54kZF438DrNv28\">Georgia Highlands College Cartersville<\/a><\/strong> is rolling out the red carpet for the 2026 winter meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udccd Location, Location, Location!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting here is a total breeze. Just hop off <strong>I-75 at Exit 290<\/strong> and you are practically there\u2014only <strong>one mile<\/strong> to the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>75 miles south<\/strong> of Chattanooga<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>45 miles north<\/strong> of Atlanta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2,000+ parking spaces<\/strong> at Georgia Highlands College (no hunting for spots here!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f The Ultimate Gearhead Playground<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn&#8217;t just a car show; it\u2019s an immersive automotive experience for AACA members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-13178f8137b3ab4c2c888dc3a31d7b17\" style=\"color:#a549a1\"><code>\n\n<strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Not a member of the AACA yet? Don't let that stop you! Join the family now by calling <strong>717-534-1910<\/strong> and get in on the action. <a href=\"https:\/\/members.aaca.org\/login.asp\">Enter your member number here or join now. <\/a>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aaca.org\">AACA Antique Automobile Club of America <\/a><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><em><strong>For Registered AACA Members Attending the Winter Nationals:<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/savoymuseum.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/savoymuseum.org\/\">Savoy Automobile Museum:<\/a><\/strong> Just a half-mile hop from the college. It\u2019s sleek, it\u2019s world-class, and it will absolutely delight your inner car enthusiast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/t1euFA7WEurCt8oE8\">Old Car City USA:<\/a><\/strong> Imagine 34 acres of &#8220;automotive art.&#8221; With over 4,400 classic cars being reclaimed by nature, it\u2019s the world&#8217;s largest (and coolest) classic car junkyard. Bring your camera\u2014you&#8217;re going to need it!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><strong>\ud83c\udfe8 Stress-Free Fun<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cartersvillemuseumcity.com\/attractions\/museums\/\">Cartersville Museum City<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve handled the &#8220;boring stuff&#8221; so you can focus on the cars:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Shuttle Magic:<\/strong> Cartersville Museum City is providing shuttles to zip you between the campus and the <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyur.com\/WinterNationals\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/tinyur.com\/WinterNationals\"><strong>Courtyard by Marriott<\/strong>.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sleep Easy:<\/strong> We\u2019ve got <strong>24-hour security<\/strong> for trailer parking, so your prized possession is safe while you get some shut-eye.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NEW AND ADDITIONAL HOTELS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/members.aaca.org\/login.asp\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The host hotel is Courtyard by Marriott, Cartersville GA directly across the street from the event fields at Georgia Highlands College. Booking link: tinyurl.com\/2026WinterNationals<br>Address: 5460 SR-20 E, Cartersville, GA 30121,<br>Phone: 678 721 1660.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also available: HILTON GARDEN INN CARTERSVILLE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The e-booking link for the AACA Winter Nationals room block at the Hilton Garden Inn Cartersville is below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/group.hiltongardeninn.com\/shhe3w\">https:\/\/group.hiltongardeninn.com\/shhe3w<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, guests may use the code AACA when calling the hotel to make their reservations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also available: HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON CARTERSVILLE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/book\/reservation\/rooms\/?ctyhocn=RMGCAHT&amp;arrivalDate=2026-03-26&amp;departureDate=2026-03-29&amp;groupCode=CHTACA&amp;room1NumAdults=1&amp;cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink\">https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/book\/reservation\/rooms\/?ctyhocn=RMGCAHT&amp;arrivalDate=2026-03-26&amp;departureDate=2026-03-29&amp;groupCode=CHTACA&amp;room1NumAdults=1&amp;cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/lakeallatoona.aaca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-AACA-PP-Manual-Nationals-Guidelines-1.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px\" aria-label=\"Embed of 2025 AACA P&amp;P Manual - Nationals Guidelines (1).\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-925ce7d9-e87d-49e0-8474-83f236873354\" href=\"https:\/\/lakeallatoona.aaca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-AACA-PP-Manual-Nationals-Guidelines-1.pdf\">2025 AACA P&amp;P Manual &#8211; Nationals Guidelines (1)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/lakeallatoona.aaca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2025-AACA-PP-Manual-Nationals-Guidelines-1.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-925ce7d9-e87d-49e0-8474-83f236873354\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/lakeallatoona.aaca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Logos-with-cars-College-1-4-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lakeallatoona.aaca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Logos-with-cars-College-1-4-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/lakeallatoona.aaca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Logos-with-cars-College-1-4-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/lakeallatoona.aaca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Logos-with-cars-College-1-4-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/lakeallatoona.aaca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Logos-with-cars-College-1-4.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>March 28th Car Show, Swap Meet and Car Corral It sounds like Cartersville is the absolute place to be this season. 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