TROY, MI – Troy Historic Village is excited to announce that the 14th annual Troy Traffic Jam (TTJ) car show will take place on Sunday, August 7th from 10am – 3pm at the Columbia Center on Big Beaver Road. Troy’s premier car show features great cars, great music, and great food during the annual community event that FUELS EDUCATION at the Troy Historic Village!
The Troy Traffic Jam is made possible by major sponsors KIRCO, Colum
bia Center, the City of Troy, Troy Downtown Development Authority, Kurtis Kitchen & Bath, Meadowbrook Insurance Agency, & Hagerty Insurance. KIRCO Chairman, Alan Kiriluk, who personally secures several of the vehicles for the car show says, “the support we have from the automotive community makes the Traffic Jam a special show for me. Each year some of the best cars (and car owners) come together to showcase their prized vehicles. We are delighted to support the Troy Historic Village because we know we’re helping provide a learning experience for over 30,000 children and visitors per year through their programing.”
The Troy Traffic Jam has featured high profile vehicles that have drawn the attention of car enthusiasts and media alike including Road & Track who live-streamed from the event the past several years. 2021’s TTJ specialty vehicles included a 2017 Chevrolet COPO Camaro and a flawless 1970 Pontiac GTO. The 2022 Traffic Jam promises more exciting and rare vehicles including four Ferraris and 1965 Cobra replica with a genuine 1966 427 side oiler, top loader 4 speed and inboard disc brake Jag rear end. A 1923 Indy Car will take a space next to Detroit Grand Prix and Van Diemen Continental Race Cars. Stahl’s Automotive Museum located in Mt. Clemens will remind us that electric vehicles are not a new concept! Visitors will get the chance to compare some of the latest EVs to Stahl’s antique 1914 Rauch and Lang Electric.
There will be plenty of great food and beverages from Mikey’s and Uptown Catering, with refreshing treats from the AAA Ice Cream Cart. Music will be presented by Mammoth Entertainment, and WWJ will be broadcasting live from the event. Check in with Cruis’n Media, Road & Track, and Nowicki Autosport as you take in the show. Other event sponsors will feature give aways and drawings at their tents. Look for Meadowbrook’s drawing for a premier Armor All car washing kit and battery tender as well as Bongiorno Creative Jeweler’s drawing for diamond earrings valued at $1,200. And don’t miss one of Automation Alley’s 3D printer presentations as they share how it is revolutionizing the auto industry. You might even get to take home your own 3D printed souvenir!
The Troy Traffic Jam continues to be a family friendly, community event. Somerset Collection’s KidZone activities include a show scavenger hunt and face painting and kid’s tattoos by Sparkles the Clown. Troy Fire and Police will have giveaways and kids are encouraged to vote for their favorite show car. Troy’s First Robotics teams will bring their award-winning robots back again this year, giving kids a chance to drive and interact with them. Troy Historic Village Executive Director Jen Peters notes that, “Our family-friendly atmosphere makes us a unique car show and demonstrates again how the Village makes learning fun for all ages.”
Individuals interested in displaying their vehicle(s) are welcome to register at TroyTrafficJam.com. Pre-registration is $20 per car that offers a quick check-in and swag bag compliments of TTJ’s sponsors. Registration on the day of the event will be $25 and only cash or check will be accepted onsite. All registration fees for the Troy Traffic Jam are tax deductible and support the Troy Historical Society that operates the Troy Historic Village. “The Troy Traffic Jam is one of our most exciting fundraising events - and the biggest! This annual historic car show is a great way to bring the community together: car aficionados, families, history lovers, and sponsors all in the same space to help a great place—the Troy Historic Village!” said Historical Society Board President Padma Kuppa.
Sponsorships to support the show and fuel education at the Troy Historic Village are always available, contact the Village’s Community Development Director Sharon Snyder at ssnyder@thvmail.org
or 248-524-3571.
For more information about visiting,
volunteering at, or showing your car in the Troy Traffic Jam, visit TroyTrafficJam.com
or call 248-524-3570.
ABOUT TROY HISTORIC VILLAGE
Troy Historic Village is
located at 60 West Wattles Rd., Troy MI. Operated by the Troy Historical
Society, the Village showcases eleven historic structures in a charming
five-acre complex. Visitors of all ages can explore Michigan history by
witnessing and sharing the lifestyles of the pioneers who established homes and
farms in rural Troy Township during the 1800s. Troy Historic Village serves the
counties of Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb, providing a memorable and interactive
experience for all visitors. Offering a wide variety of activities for children
and a diverse range of lectures and events for adults, the Village aims to
enhance appreciation of history while using Troy's rich and evolving story as a
backdrop. Their goal is to conserve local history, connect the community with
heritage and continue outstanding educational programs. Troy Historic Village
is operated by the Troy Historical Society.
