Doctor D Entertainment · Jamie Chesson Band · JT Rooney
Nina’s Waffles & Ice Cream · Coponi Pizzeria · Cas Pierogi & Kielbasa · Double Tap Brewing · Vendors
ALL Types of Vehicles Are Welcome! | Show Car Gate Opens 8:00a | Spectator Gate Opens 9:00a | Awards @ 1:30p
Saturday, September 13, 2025 Moorland Farm, Far Hills, NJ
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Doctor D Entertainment · Jamie Chesson Band
JT Rooney · Nina’s Waffles & Ice Cream
Coponi Pizzeria
Cas Pierogi & Kielbasa
Double Tap Brewing · Vendors
ALL Types of Vehicles Are Welcome!
Show Car Gate Opens 8:00a
Spectator Gate Opens 9:00a
Awards @ 1:30p
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Hour(s)
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Minute(s)
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Peter Chesson Memorial Car Show registration is through Eventbrite. All types of vehicles are welcome.
REGISTRATION $20
Includes one registration, admission for vehicle and its passengers, and — while supplies last — one canvas tote bag decorated with car show art and filled with useful goodies from our sponsors.
PATRON REGISTRATION $95
Includes everything in basic registration, plus credentials for one Patron Tent admission with complimentary beverages and VIP parking.
PRESS / VOLUNTEER PARKING
Email your requests here.
COMMERCIAL EXHIBITORS & VENDORS
Evidence of event insurance is required.
20×20 SPACE $40
20×40 SPACE $70
40×40 SPACE $100
Sponsorship, commercial exhibitor, and vendor checks can either be paid through this portal, or be made out to “Far Hills Race Meeting,” and mailed to same at PO Box 617, Far Hills, NJ 07931.
For more information and options, email tim@thepetecarshow.org.
Far Hills Race Meeting is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
ASSOCIATE SPONSOR $1,000
Includes one VIP parking pass, one canvas tote bag with useful goodies from our sponsors; two credentials for our Patron Tent; name on 2025 event shirts, mutual sponsor banner, 2025 car show programs, in social media post, and announced at the show.
PREMIUM SPONSOR $2,500
Includes everything in Associate Sponsor package, plus 20×20 commercial exhibitor space and $100 of food truck vouchers.
GOLD SPONSOR $5,000
Includes everything in Associate Sponsor package, plus four credentials for Patron Tent, logo on 2025 event shirts, mutual sponsor banner, pennant banner, car show programs, name in social media post, name announced at the show, 20×40 commercial exhibitor space, and $200 of food truck vouchers.
PLATINUM SPONSOR $10,000
Includes everything in Gold Sponsor package, increasing to six credentials for Patron Tent, 40×40 commercial exhibitor space, and $300 of food truck vouchers. Plus promotional products branded with your logo for gift bag distribution.
PRESENTING SPONSOR $30,000
Includes everything in the Platinum Sponsor tier, and the car show will be promoted as the Peter Chesson Memorial Car Show Presented By (Your Business Name Here). You or a representative will present the Best in Show award, and a duplicate of that trophy will be yours to keep. Additional display space and other accommodations available upon request.
GALLERY
Images by Will Hauser Photography, Lens of Kelly Media, Garbo, and
Erik Renninger Photography & Videography
ABOUT LIFECAMP
The Life Camp movement began in 1887, when Life magazine editor John Amos Mitchell founded the “Life’s Fresh Air Fund”.
In 1923, James Cox Brady opened the Life Farm on his land in Pottersville, New Jersey, to serve children from Newark.
Our rural campus provides a unique setting for children to discover their talents and stretch their imaginations in a way few other summer camp programs can match.
The young people who benefit come from urban backgrounds without other access to such an idyllic location.
Fundraising keeps tuition affordable for these families, with 94 percent of all dollars raised going directly to services for campers.
Staff Photo by Garbo
Staff Photo by Garbo
ABOUT PETER L. CHESSON
The upstart’s bold ideas — titanium components on carriages?! — even affected the international sport of combined driving at the World Championship level.
But automobiles were Chesson’s first obsession, and he never lost his love for building them. Before it was renamed in his honor, Chesson avidly supported this event, and its beneficiary, LifeCamp.
The 1934 Ford “Woody” station wagon featured on this year’s event T-shirts and promotions is a Pete Chesson creation.
Chesson started building race cars in his early teens and never stopped. Transcending every form of racing he participated in — from Drag Racing to Dirt Modifieds to Go Karts to Motocross to World of Outlaws Sprint Cars — Pete Chesson left his mark.
Humble, confident, and with a lust for life, Chesson was ever curious. He enjoyed traveling the world to see what else was out there and often returned with new ideas or a newfound appreciation for something.
And when he got involved in something, there was nothing half-hearted about it. Chesson was all in.
“Keep it simple, stupid,” was one of his favorite phrases that’s forever engrained in the minds of a family he cherished and all who knew him well. This was Chesson’s North Star, and we’ll take that advice in summing up this brief remembrance.
Jack Kromer Photo
Chesson Family Collection
ABOUT PETER L. CHESSON
The upstart’s bold ideas — titanium components on carriages?! — even affected the international sport of combined driving at the World Championship level.
But automobiles were Chesson’s first obsession, and he never lost his love for building them. Before it was renamed in his honor, Chesson avidly supported this event, and its beneficiary, LifeCamp.
The 1934 Ford woodie depicted on this cover is one of his projects.
Chesson started building race cars in his early teens and never stopped. Transcending every form of racing he participated in — from Drag Racing to Dirt Modifieds to Go Karts to Motocross to World of Outlaws Sprint Cars — Pete Chesson left his mark.
Humble, confident, and with a lust for life, Chesson was ever curious.
He enjoyed traveling the world to see what else was out there and often returned with new ideas or a newfound appreciation for something.
And when he got involved in something, there was nothing half-hearted about it. Chesson was all in.
“Keep it simple, stupid,” was one of his favorite phrases that’s forever engrained in the minds of a family he cherished and all who knew him well. This was Chesson’s North Star, and we’ll take that advice in summing up this brief remembrance.
Jack Kromer Photo
Chesson Family Collection
ABOUT LIFECAMP
The Life Camp movement began in 1887, when Life magazine editor John Amos Mitchell founded the “Life’s Fresh Air Fund”.
In 1923, James Cox Brady opened the Life Farm on his land in Pottersville, New Jersey, to serve children from Newark.
Our rural campus provides a unique setting for children to discover their talents and stretch their imaginations in a way few other summer camp programs can match.
The young people who benefit come from urban backgrounds without other access to such an idyllic location.
Fundraising keeps tuition affordable for these families, with 94 percent of all dollars raised going directly to services for campers.
Staff Photo by Garbo
Staff Photo by Garbo
SPONSORS, AS OF
- SPINIELLO COMPANIES
- DECISIVE POINT
- GUS & BUCKY’S CAR WASHES
- NETFIRE
- PETILLO COMPANIES
- CRISDEL
- BCN TELECOM
- DUBLIN MAINTENANCE
- ADVANCE REALTY INVESTORS
- F. GERALD NEW
- UNITY BANK
- 76 CUSTOMS
- JESSE WATTERS PRIMETIME
- 64 MOTORCARS
- BOGDAN
- HAVEN
- DUNWALKE PRESERVE
- GALLAWAY & CRANE FUNERAL HOME
- ROSENBERG, RICH, BAKER, BERMAN
- A. O’REILLY LANDSCAPING
- IN-HOME LOGISTICS
- THE COVER NETWORK
- CARGORAXX
- NEW VERNON EQUITIES
- KATHLEEN DORAN, TURPIN REALTORS
- JARDINIERE FINE FLOWERS
- G.S. LIKUS
- THE WERKS BARBERSHOP
- LISA FIORITO MACKESSY, BANK OF AMERICA PRIVATE
Event Address
PETER CHESSON MEMORIAL CAR SHOW
Moorland Farm
50 State Highway 202, Far Hills, NJ 07931
Event Address
PETER CHESSON MEMORIAL CAR SHOW
Moorland Farm
50 State Highway 202, Far Hills, NJ 07931
FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM
Staff gathers around as organizer Tim Chesson leads the annual orientation meeting. We hope to see you all tomorrow morning!
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Tomorrow, we hope to have some of these fields filled with cars and people.
Join us tomorrow morning, September 13, at scenic Moorland Farm in Far Hills, New Jersey, for The Peter Chesson Memorial Car Show presented by Open Road Auto Group.
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We’re thrilled to have The Jamie Chesson Band perform on stage. See them tomorrow in our Awards Tent.
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Our sponsor Unity Bank has added a hot air balloon to the festival. Balloons in Flight Over NJ will have this beauty on site for tethered balloon rides, weather permitting.
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Our colleague Brianna recently visited Califon Cruisers’ regular Wednesday Night gathering at Victorian Square Mall on Route 513 in Califon, NJ. Besides handing out our flyers to all in attendance (some of whom had already registered for our show), she took these images for us to share with you.
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But, what if your significant other doesn’t like cars? Show them this! We’re excited to have Bucks County, PA’s Nina’s Waffles and Ice Cream serving their delicious Waffle Bite Sundaes!
Spectator ticket sales and show vehicle registration are still open - link in bio.
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Join us this Saturday morning, September 13, at scenic Moorland Farm in Far Hills, New Jersey, for The Peter Chesson Memorial Car Show presented by Open Road Auto Group.
Be a part of a vast and eclectic array of vehicles. Feast and drink at Cas’ Pierogi, The Little Cafee, Audrelle’s Mobile Coffee, Nina’s Waffles & Ice Cream, and Double Tap Brewing Company. Watch live performances by the Jamie Chesson Band on the main stage in the Awards Tent, J.T. Rooney sings and strums in the Patron Hospitality Tent, and Doctor D Entertainment returns as our emcee and Quiz Master. Get your face painted, or your kids’ faces. It’s a spirited atmosphere celebrating a camaraderie of motoring heritage.
The forecast is ideal. You’re encouraged to register now — pre-registration helps make the admission process smoother and quicker for all. Thanks to everyone who has signed up, we’ve already doubled last year’s record presale!
Please visit thepetecarshow.org (link in bio).
Video is courtesy of North Jersey Drone Shots and The Cover Network.
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What we saw on our Labor Day Weekend visit to Dead Mans Curve Wild Hot Rod Weekend in Somerset, NJ.
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Basking Ridge, Clinton, Chester, Califon, Somerville, Flemington, Branchburg, Lebanon, Robbinsville, Edison, Great Meadows, Oceanport, Frenchtown, Englishtown, Lambertville, Sergeantsville, Macungie, Somerset, Parsippany, Three Bridges, Neshanic, Whitehouse, New Hope, and Hatboro are among the burgs where we’ve visited car shows and left fliers. This post contains images from ten or more of those locales.
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