2024 Lake Mirror Classic – Latest Event Updates for registrants.
Updated Mon, Oct 14th, 8:30pm

This page will contain the latest important details for you to know about your event at this year’s Lake Mirror Classic.  See details in the appropriate section below and check for updates before you arrive at your gate on Friday or Saturday. Thank you.

Gate Info Emails 

UPDATE: ALL Emails have been re-sent on Wed., Oct 16 between 2:15 and 2:30 pm.
Some people might be missing emails in Spam. This was a precaution to make sure all receive their gate info. No need for concern if you received the 2nd one – its a duplicate and can be ignored/deleted.

We have not found one case where someone didn’t get their email – except for several people who marked our announcements as SPAM – and thus cannot receive any emails from the event.  That is beyond our control.

Users on some platforms (AOL, hotmail, etc.) may receive the email in their Spam/Junk folder. Search for “Lake Mirror Classic” and you can find it.

All Gate Info/Load-in emails have been sent as of Oct. 14th.
If you can’t find yours, exact TIME is posted here (which helps you find it if it went to your Spam/Junk folder). 
It is sent from “Lake Mirror Classic”.

Hot Rod Rendezvous: Emails sent by 7:11pm
Downtown Open Car Show: Emails sent by 7:50pm
Concours d’Elegance: Emails sent by 8:24pm

You should have an email with instructions for arriving to your event.
If you have not received it, check your spam folder and reference the time above.

Trailer/Overnight Parking – All Events 

Friday Overnight Showcar Parking.  ** Location Change **

Iowa Ave. Garage opens 5pm Friday – park on levels 3a and above

Iowa Ave. Garage (Lakeland Electric)
524 E Orange St, Lakeland, FL 33801
(Enter on south side, from Orange St.)
This is adjacent to Gate 1 for Saturday Concours.
Show cars are to park on levels 3A and above.

Trailer/Truck parking

RP Funding Center
701 W Lime St, Lakeland, FL 33815
Plenty of room. 
Please do not park your trailer in the Hotel parking lots – they were short on parking for guests last year because of so many spots taken up by trucks and trailers. 

Q: I need to park my trailer and tow vehicle and did not check the box on my registration. Do I need to sign up for parking or just show up at the parking lot?
A: You can still use any of the Parking lots as needed. Your name doesn’t have to be on a signup sheet to park here.

Q: Will we be able to unload Friday night and park in parking garage like in the past
A: Yes, in the Iowa Ave. Garage (Lakeland Electric) – Gain access from Orange Street. Show cars are to park on levels 3A and above. This parking garage is diferent than past years. It is convenient to all events.

Open Car Show

SATURDAY MORNING ENTRY:

To save time at your gate, make sure to have your “Gate Info” email (sent Oct 14) available on your phone or printed.  All cars must be pre-registered and on a list to get access through the gate.

Your “Gate Info” email has some directions for your gate. To visually see where your entry is, refer to this official map.

Arrival times are staggered to ease congestion. Do not arrive before your assigned time indicated in the email.  We are limited on where we can stage cars for entry, and we want your day to start off positive.

Please follow the instructions in your email. Several roads are blocked due to the farmer’s market NORTH of the event. Enjoy your morning and read carefully the suggested approach to your gate. Find this in your email from Monday, 10/14.

Gates 7,8,9,10: do not approach on Orange street – we cannot block roads.  Come in via Lime and take an appropriate street north to your gate. Queue on that street until you can proceed across Orange and through the gate. There will be volunteers at all gates to assist.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Once cars are parked, there will be no movement unless approved by Gate Captains. At 8:30am, proceed to the Registration Tent located at the northeast corner of Lemon & Kentucky to pick up your Display Sign and Goodie Bag. Registration Tent opens at 8:30am.

2. Show Car owner’s meeting on your block will be at 9:30 to go over the specific details of the show. This meeting will also go over the exit procedure. It’s a safety thing. At the end of the show, cars should be moved by 3:30 or in a legal parking spot per City of Lakeland request.

3. Hoods down until 12:00 noon to show everyone the design and why you fell in love with your car.

4. Ribbons for cars will be distributed throughout the show for cars the judges like. Awards for the top 3 cars will be awarded to the winner’s car around 2-2:30pm by our celebrity judge. All judging is informal.

5. Please, do not leave early! If an emergency arises, and you must leave, please let one of the volunteers know and they will escort you out of the show.  Tens of thousands will be visiting and safety is the top priority.

6. Most of all, HAVE FUN!

Have a question about OVERNIGHT PARKING?  Read the section above. ↑

Concours d’Elegance 

To save time at your gate, make sure to have your “Gate Info” email (sent Oct 14) available on your phone or printed.  You will have to be pre-registered and on a list to get access through the gate.

Your email contains your Gate number & time for entry to the Concours d’Elegance.

Your “Gate Info” email has some directions for your gate. To visually see where your gate is, refer to this official map of all gates.

Arrival times are staggered to ease congestion – do not arrive before your assigned time indicated in the email !

Gates 1 & 2: Approach on Orange Street and turn into your gate. There will be volunteers at all gates to assist.
See this map if you are coming from the Trailer/Overnight parking area.

Gate 3: Entry is near the Fire Station on E. Main St.  See this map if you are coming from the Trailer/Overnight parking area.

Thank you and let’s have a great time!

Have a question about overnight parking?  Read the section above. ↑

Visit Central Florida
Friday Night Hot Rod Rendezvous 

Event Hours: 5pm – 9pm

Time to arrive: 3pm – 4:45pm

No entries after 5:30pm – no exceptions for safety reasons

Entrance gate: 1 (See the official Map page for more directions)

** NOTE ** No parking on grass due to recents storms. We will be parking you on hard surfaces.

Exit time: Follow directions for organized and safe exit

Have a question about OVERNIGHT PARKING?  Scroll up to the top of this page. ↑

MISC. LINKS, DOWNLOADS & MAPS

Release Form (Must be turned in at registration. Save time and print/sign now, or you can do it at the Registration tent.)

Judging Details

All maps are available on the Map Page

IMPORTANT

Fire Extinguisher is required with all vehicles.

No leaving the show before dismissal at approx. 3:30pm.
In case of emergency and for the safety of all guests, you MUST BE escorted out by Staff if you have to leave early.

Have Fun!

Special Entry Instructions for Gate 6