GRIDLOCK ON GOVERNORS

GRIDLOCK NEWS

Registration for the 2026 show opens on June 1, 2026. Last year’s show sold out in under 48 hours! Make sure to bookmark this page, follow along on Facebook and Instagram, and watch your emails for news. Ferry selections are first-come-first-served and you don’t want to miss this boat!

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Dino is out with his 66 Westy! Do you think he’s wearing his new Gridlock shirt? Get yours at gridlocknyc.com! 🚌 👕 Registration opens June 1! 🗓️🎟️ This awesome rolling shot 📷 cred goes to @7b7605

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Join us on August 16th for Gridlock on Governors, the only vintage Volkswagen show in New York City! Set on historic @governorsisland this year's show promises even more excitement as 75 air-cooled classics battle it out for the Best-of-NYC! Registration opens June 1! Follow here, and on gridlocknyc.com!

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The days are getting longer and spring will be here before we know it. We’re all excited to get back to shows, camping, and campfires, but for now enjoy the magic of the holiday season. A merry Christmas, happy holidays, and great new year to all our friends and followers.

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Dave Pinter shares some of the best views at Gridlock, view them and read the review at Seen.Today!

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@pizzeriafantastica brought their pop up oven to Gridlock and set up on Picnic Point. I loved the Classic Margherita! Thanks to Joe and his team for making sure we had a classic New York lunch! 📸: @missbriseboislovesbeetles

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Governors Island is a wrap! Thanks to everyone who came to show and those who came to hang! Looking forward to seeing you all again on August 16, 2026! 📸: @its__yuu

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Here’s some of our awesome crew that brings you Gridlock on Governors every year! (L to R) Malcom (from the Trust for @governorsisland), Logan and Raj Rao, Jen Callery, Mike Hoddinott, Brooke Severance, Parker Murphy, Ann and John Pickens. Don’t forget Manny Hernandez, Erika Crane, Matt Cuddy, Glenn Albreksten, and Erika Yuu. They’re the best!

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Some are high, some are low. Some are bright and shiny, and some have scars from decades of adventure and love. We had a great time seeing all different types of bugs, buses, type 3’s, Karmann Ghias, and Things at Gridlock! 📸: @blastmastermannyfresh

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Gridlock FAQ’s

Gridlock is unlike any other vintage Volkswagen show. Its location in New York Harbor – accessible only by boat – boasts unobstructed views of New York City and Lady Liberty. Things move fast around here, so take a few minutes to get familiar with Gridlock, Governors Island, and navigating the Big Apple in a classic car …

What is Gridlock on Governors?

How do I register?

How do cars get onto Governors Island?

I missed pre-registration, can I register at the show?

Is the show open to the public?

For answers to other common questions, please review our FAQ article