The Countdown to Our 30th Anniversary Open House Begins!

Posted on May 27, 2025 by in What's New

Join Us on June 7th, 2025 for our Annual Open House Celebrating Factory Five’s 30th Anniversary!

The event will be held at Factory Five’s headquarters in Wareham, MA from 9 am to 1 pm. The team is working on putting the final details together, but the format will be similar to previous Open Houses including the Car Show & Awards, Factory Tours, Scratch & Dent Sale, merch sales, and plenty of hot dogs. Check out our event on Facebook here! https://www.facebook.com/share/19qiHgoPSA/

Schedule of Events:
9:00 am – Open House Begins/Car Show Registration
9:00 am – Merch and Scratch & Dent Parts Sale Opens
10:00 am – Food/Refreshments Available
10:00 am – Car Show Judging Begins
11:00 am – Factory Tour
12:00 pm – Car Show Awards Presentation
12:15 pm – Robert Fedderson Memorial Award Presentation
1:00 pm – Open House Ends

Car Show Award Categories
1st Place – Roadster
1st Place – Type 65 Coupe
1st Place – ’33 Hot Rod/Speedstar
1st Place – ’35 Hot Rod Truck
1st Place – XTF Extreme Truck
1st Place – GTM
1st Place – 818
1st Place – Race Car (Mk4-R Challenge Car, Coupe-R, 818R)
Best in Show Overall
Best in Show Under Construction
Best Chrome
Best Paint
Best Engine
Best Interior
Most Innovative Improvement
Longest Distance Award
Most Accrued Miles
Ricky Bobby Award
Robert Fedderson Memorial Award

Join our email list below to stay receive updates and info on limited edition merch and other surprises.

*Registration will be held on the day of Open House as Factory Five cars drive in.

For accommodations we recommend TownePlace Suites at 50 Rosebrook Place, Wareham, MA or Hampton Inn New Bedford/Fairhaven at 1 Hampton Way, Fairhaven, MA.

Regarding regular parking, we recommend Wareham Crossing. Factory Five will have shuttle buses for attendees who park in this area.

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