If you keep a classic, a modified car, or anything you are proud to show off, Kent has a solid year of car shows and meets to look forward to. This guide covers what is confirmed so far for 2027, plus some practical advice on getting your wheels looking their best before you roll onto the show field.
Key takeaways
- The Heritage Transport Show at Kent Showground, Detling, is confirmed for Saturday 3 April 2027.
- The Kent County Show, also at Detling, is confirmed for 9, 10 and 11 July 2027.
- Kent’s Classic Car Show at Aylesford Priory and the Edenbridge Motor Show usually run in September; check the organizers’ pages for 2027 dates.
- Check your wheels for kerb rash, faded powder coat, dull diamond cut, cracks and buckles before the show.
The Kent event confirmed for 2027
Heritage Transport Show, 3 April 2027
The Heritage Transport Show, run by the Kent County Agricultural Society, is confirmed for Saturday 3 April 2027 at the Kent Showground in Detling, near Maidstone. It is described by the organizer as a celebration of classic and vintage cars, motorcycles, tractors, steam engines and commercial and military vehicles, with more than 1,000 vehicles on display alongside the South East Bus Festival. Full details are on the organizer’s own event page.
Kent County Show, 9 to 11 July 2027
The same society runs the larger Kent County Show on 9, 10 and 11 July 2027, also at Detling, which includes vintage vehicles alongside its farming and countryside displays. Details are on kcas.org.uk.
Other Kent shows
Other Kent shows, such as Kent’s Classic Car Show at Aylesford Priory and the Edenbridge Motor Show, run every year, usually in September, but had not published a confirmed 2027 date on their own pages at the time of writing. Check each organizer’s own page closer to the time rather than relying on a date you have seen somewhere else, since event listing sites are not always kept up to date.
Getting your alloys show-ready
A show car lives or dies on the details, and wheels are one of the first things people look at. A few things worth checking before you load the car onto a trailer or drive it to Detling:
- Kerb rash and scuffs. Even careful driving in a car park can leave a scrape on the edge of the rim. Our kerb damage repair page covers what this damage looks like and how it is fixed.
- Faded or chipped powder coating. If your wheels were powder coated a few years ago and the finish has started to chip or fade, our powder coating page covers the process and the colour options.
- A factory diamond cut finish that has lost its shine. Diamond cut wheels can look dull or patchy with age. Our diamond cut refurbishment page explains how the original factory finish is restored.
- Small cracks or buckles from everyday driving. Worth checking properly, not just covering up, before a long drive to a show. See our cracked wheel repair and buckled wheel repair pages.
Comparing your options before a show
| Issue | What it looks like | Where to start |
|---|---|---|
| Scuffed or scraped rim edge | A scrape along the outer lip, usually from a kerb | Kerb damage repair |
| Dull or chipped diamond cut finish | Patchy shine, small chips in the cut surface | Diamond cut refurbishment |
| Faded or peeling powder coat | Colour looks flat, or coating is lifting at the edges | Powder coating |
| Crack or buckle from a pothole or impact | A thin line in the metal, or a vibration while driving | Cracked wheel repair / Buckled wheel repair |
Plan ahead of the show
Our Dartford workshop is the closest Alloy Fix branch to Detling. Use our online booking calculator for a free, instant quote, and leave enough time before the show in case your wheels need more than a quick clean. See our Dartford workshop page for the address and how to find us.
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Frequently asked questions
What car shows in Kent are confirmed for 2027?
The Heritage Transport Show at Kent Showground, Detling, is confirmed for 3 April 2027. The Kent County Show, also at Detling, is confirmed for 9 to 11 July 2027. Other Kent shows run annually but had not published a 2027 date at the time of writing.
How long before a show should I get my wheels checked?
Leave more time than you think you need. A straightforward polish can be done quickly, but a crack repair, a buckle straightened, or a full diamond cut refinish all take longer than a quick clean would.
Can diamond cut wheels be refinished to look like new?
Yes. Diamond cut refurbishment restores the original factory finish rather than just touching up the damaged area, so it blends in properly.
Do I need to book in advance for a show-prep job?
It is worth booking ahead of a specific show date so there is time for the full job, rather than booking at the last minute and being limited to a quick fix.
Every job at Alloy Fix comes with a warranty: 1 year on crack repairs, and we are the only company to offer a 3 year warranty on all powder coating and diamond cut wheels.
