The expanded Woodward Dream Show & Festival presented by Comerica at M1 Concourse in Pontiac is set to take place on August 14, 16 and 17. Tickets are now available and guests can save $10 on admission purchased through tomorrow, July 31. Woodward Dream Show & Festival is open to all, with kids ages six and under admitted for free, plus senior, military and veteran discounts are available. 500 Hot Wheels will be given away to the first kids through the gate on Friday and Saturday. With the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Pontiac GTO, guests can get immersed in the 1960s with its fashion, a NASA exhibit, and musical bands emulating the Beatles, Beach Boys and Motown sound are set to perform on the festival’s M1 American Bandstand.
Bigger, Bolder Woodward Dream Show & Festival Completely Open to the Public
- Woodward Dream Show & Festival Expanding – Corvettes on Woodward with 400 Red, White & Blue Vettes Forming American Flag to Kick Off on August 14
- Immersion in a 1964 World to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Pontiac GTO, 500+ Classic Vehicles, Live Entertainment, Food and Games Plus Fireworks Displays at August 16 and 17 Shows
- City of Pontiac Officially Declared August 16 as Pontiac GTO Day
- Woodward Dream Show & Festival Open to All with Kids Six and Under Admitted for Free Plus Senior, Military and Veteran Discounts
PONTIAC, Mich. — M1 Concourse, an unparalleled destination for motorsports events and memorable experiences where there is something for everyone, announced the transformation and expansion of the Woodward Dream Show & Festival, presented by Comerica, which includes Corvettes on Woodward, a mainstay show being hosted at the venue for the first time that will start the festival on Wednesday, August 14. Festivities continue through August 17, with M1 Concourse creating a magical atmosphere that transports guests to 1964 and immerses them in the ultimate communal motorsports culture.
More than 400 red, white and blue classic Chevrolet Corvettes will cruise the Woodward loop in Pontiac and pull into M1 Concourse’s arena and assemble into a visual masterpiece as an American flag as part of Corvettes on Woodward to kick off the festival.
Tickets on sale now: https://m1concourse.com/woodward-dream-show-home
“This is the first year that Festival has been added to the event’s name to truly reflect its multi-day celebration,” shared Tim McGrane, CEO at M1 Concourse. “These three days will draw in more than 500 significant hot rod, customs, cruiser, and muscle cars with a focus on featured classics, in addition to the 400 Corvettes, attracting car enthusiasts around the world, right here in the heart of the Motor City.”
M1 Concourse gives cruisers from around the world the perfect set up and space to easily pull off of Woodward and park, take in the magnificent venue inside and out, see legendary racing and rare vehicles up close, fill up on exceptional food and drinks, and connect with the car community while enjoying dancing and entertainment for all ages. Fireworks cap off the show both Friday and Saturday nights. Nearby hotel packages are available for out of town guests.
“Cruisers will be immersed in 1964 culture as the Woodward Dream Show & Festival at M1 Concourse will transform to a place filled with entertainers, three live bands playing 1960s music, and a celebration of fashion styles like the mini skirt created in the ‘60s, and a NASA space race exhibit, all in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Pontiac GTO, complete with an exhibit of 64 different GTOs,” shared Brian Baker, Director of Events and Festivals at M1 Concourse. “Additionally, we will have the Insiders’ Garage Symposium with conversations that go under the hood, sounds of cackle that you don’t want to miss, remote control cars, and the Meijer Family Fun Zone with games and activities for all kids ages.”
The original Monkeemobile, a custom Pontiac GTO created for the band The Monkees will be on display. Musical bands set to perform on the festival’s M1 American Bandstand include SHOUT, a local group who emulates the Beatles, Keepin the Summer Alive as the Beach Boys hailing from their hometown of Hawthorne, California, and The Motown Revue, a group of 10 singers performing Motown’s greatest hits. Plus we’ll see a Dick Clark-style entertainer who will get the whole crowd to “name that tune” and do the twist.
To cap off the expansion of the Woodward Dream Show & Festival, the City of Pontiac has formally declared Friday, August 16 as Pontiac GTO Day, to mark the 60th anniversary and the spirit of the classic vehicle.
There is something for the whole family at M1 Concourse. Kids six and under are admitted for free. Discounted tickets available for seniors, active duty and retired military.
