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Event Series Event Series: Anything on Wheels

Anything on Wheels

June 8 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tom Pawlesh Anything On Wheels 2023 (109)

“Anything on Wheels” is back – at our new campus at 1 Electric Way for the first time!

Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, from 10am to 4pm, come see dozens of vehicles including antique and classic cars, special use trucks, construction vehicles, and even some vintage boats on trailers. You can also ride a variety of our beautifully restored, antique trolleys throughout the day, tour the Trolley Display Building, and see interactive exhibits in the new Welcome and Education Center!

The Museum welcomes those who would like to display a vehicle during the show; the parking lot opens at 9 AM. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required and there is no fee for exhibitors, though contributions are welcome. Exhibitors receive two complimentary admission tickets – please check in at the table when you arrive. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to take photos of their vehicles alongside a historic streetcar. Details will be handed out at the registration table!

Registration

Exhibitors: to let us know you’re coming, register here! (Or just show up!)

Tickets for museum and car show attendees may be purchased on the day of the event – advance tickets are not available.

Other details:
  • Los Gallitos food truck will be on site Saturday for lunch
  • Hott Dawgs food truck will be on site Sunday for lunch (menu of gourmet hot dogs, gourmet burgers, foot long corn dogs and french fries)
  • La! La! Lemonade will have hand-squeezed lemonade with classic and creative flavors available for purchase both days!
  • The Pittsburgh Garden Railway Society will have a layout both days
  • Saturday only: Historic trolley parades throughout the day (times TBA) narrated by one of our knowledgeable volunteers. See history in action and step inside our maintenance and restoration shop! (Watch your step!)
  • Saturday evening, 8 PM start: Sunset/night photo session. Streetcar-era vehicles welcome!
  • Sunday only: The Ohio Valley Community Band will perform at 2 PM!

This event is rain or shine.

 

Night photo session – vintage vehicles and trolleys

Join us for an evening of historic vehicles and photography! Several scenes with restored antique trolleys and vintage automobiles will be staged beginning at 8 PM for golden hour and sunset followed by a night shoot with a continuous light source. Scenes will feature a restored 1908 trolley depot, a brick-paved street, and automobiles alongside a streetcar.

The shoot will take place around the new Welcome and Education Center. Meeting location details to come!

Tickets are free but donations are encouraged. Photography clubs are welcome (non-commercial), as are reenactors and people with period clothing! Participants with vehicles, photographers, and other participants may register using the same form as exhibitors.

Details

Date:
June 8
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Series:
A Collection of Nearly 50 Cars and Counting

support our mission to keep the trolley era alive