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REGISTRATION FOR JUNE 22, 2024 EVENT

June 22, 2025
Downtown New Canaan, CT

REMINDER: ALL SHOW VEHICLES MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE

All vehicles parking on downtown Pine and Elm Streets must register here in advance. 100% of your $20 charitable donation will go to the New Canaan Community Foundation; learn more about the work NCCF does here.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

Show Vehicles:

  • Vehicles must register in advance for entry. Register here!
  • Print registration confirmation and display prominently on your dashboard. Do not plan to show confirmation via your phone; please display a printed copy.
  • Arrive early and stay for duration of the event; All registered show cars should arrive early (by 7/7:30 am) and are required to remain parked for duration of the event, until 11 am
  • Obey posted speed limits. Police force will be present and ticketing!
  • No revving of engines. This is strictly against C&C policy and will be enforced.

Spectators:

  • Registration is NOT required for spectators. C&C is open to the public and all are welcome!
  • Plan to park in one of the blue lots. Spectators should refer to the C&C Event Map here and plan to park in one of the blue lots referenced. 
  • DO NOT park in any local church parking lots. Sunday services are ongoing and these lots will be monitored during the event. Please be respectful of our town.
  • Skip traffic! Ride the train to New Canaan, arriving in the heart of C&C! Check out the Metro North Schedule here
  • Porta potties are available. They are located in the Lumberyard Lot, outside Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee, and in Morse Court. See the C&C Event Map here.
  • In event of an emergency:  Locate a police officer, C&C Volunteer, or CERT member who are prepared to assist you.

Don’t hesitate to reach out to info@caffeineandcarburetors.com with any questions!

 
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Caffeine & Carburetors Events

Caffeine & Carburetors is the premier event series for automotive enthusiasts, collectors and burgeoning fans. Hosted by Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee in New Canaan, CT, C&C events draw an extensive variety of cars across every category, and have earned a reputation as the place to see some of the most unique, rare and ‘cool’ cars in the world. 

What began as a passion project among friends, has evolved into highly anticipated seasonal events that are supported by an evergreen and growing community. C&C events take place on Sundays, from about 8:00 am-11:00 am. There is no jury and events are free for all. 

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Event Parking Map

View the event parking map below and download a copy to print.
Download the Event Parking Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to register my car to attend? 

All show vehicles MUST register in advance for entry to C&C events. Registration is first come, first serve and includes a small donation, 100% of which goes to our local non-profit partners. Please note that registered show vehicles are required by the Town of New Canaan to stay for the duration of the event, until 11:00 am. Early departures are not permitted.

Do I need to register as a spectator to attend? Where should I park? 

Spectators are free and all are welcome! Please refer to our spectator parking maps, available on our website. For Downtown events, spectators are encouraged to take Metro North to New Canaan as it arrives in the heart of the event!

What time do C&C events start? When do they end?  

Show vehicles are encouraged to arrive early, by 7:00/7:30 am and are required to stay for the duration of the event, until 11:00 am as required by the Town of New Canaan to support pedestrian safety. Spectators may come and go as they please!

What type of cars are encouraged to register for C&C? 

The foundation of C&C has always been vintage automobiles. However, we always see a wide variety of cars in attendance, from the latest and greatest supercars to antiques, to one-of-a-kind vehicles. If you think your vehicle would be in good company, by all means bring it!

Where are C&C events located?

  •  ‘Downtown’ events are located on Pine and Elm Streets in the heart of New Canaan, CT. For show cars, we suggest using this Google Map link as a guide; upon arrival, our volunteers will help direct you where to park. Spectators should refer to the Downtown Event Map for parking information.
  • ‘Waveny Park’ events are located at Waveny Park in New Canaan, CT. Registered vehicles may use this Google Map link for directions to enter the park. Spectators should refer to the Waveny Event Map for parking information.

Downtown Parking Map

Click icons on the map below to find out where to park.

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