We are bringing
Cars & Coffee to
Downtown
MINNEAPOLIS!
New Location
New Hours
New Experience
FREE to
ATTEND
$10 to Park
Closes Friday, July 8th at NOON!
Brought to you by:
Leamington Parking Ramp
1001 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis 55403
SHOW FAQ
THE SHOW IS STILL FREE, RIGHT?
Yes, it's free to attend, but if you want to park in the Leamington Ramp, the discounted event fee is $10. There are also a handful of other ramps right across the street, along with some metered parking too. Your $10 event parking fee is good for TEN HOURS at the Leamington (9AM to 7PM). After the show, grab some lunch!
FYI, each show costs about $6K per month with our lease, insurance, security, on-site sanitation, staff, supplies, and marketing expenses. If the ramp didn't charge you $10, our monthly expenses would be much higher.
I'D LIKE TO VOLUNTEER!
Having a show of this size requires a lot of volunteers to help things run smoothly. We ALWAYS are looking for more help! You'll get a free staff shirt, free rooftop parking, and free ramp parking. You'll get a front-row view of the show, meet new friends, and have some fun! Please message our volunteer coordinator, Alex Tang, at: astang@outlook.com for more info!
I WANT TO SHOW MY CAR!
Great! Just make sure it's clean and ready to go. You'll be directed to floors 5, 6, or 7. We'll fill the ramp from the top down. Once it's full, you may park in the floors below, or circle back up to find an open spot. People will arrive and depart at all different times, so a spot could open up at any time. There are (1000) parking spaces reserved for SHOW cars. Please park in whatever spot the staff directs you to. If the show levels are full, or if the staff wants you to park in levels 2-4, please park where you are directed.
I WANT THE ROOFTOP!
If you want to guarantee a spot on the coveted rooftop on the 8th floor, you may pre-register your car with this link: MN Cars & Coffee Downtown Minneapolis at the Leamington Ramp (ticketspice.com)
The fee is $40. This will also cover your parking fee from 9AM to 7PM that day, so feel free to grab lunch afterwards. Why is it $40? This money is going directly to our security budget. We'll have (4) Minneapolis Police Officers on-duty, along with some security guards too.
SPECTATORS
If you do not want to "show" your car, it might be a good idea to park at a "less-busy" option like the Hilton Municiple Parking Ramp (1030 2nd Ave S) or the Marquette Parking Ramp (1111 S Marquette Ave).
BOTH are located right across the street! Park at either option, cross the street, and take the elevator to the top floor of the Leamington to begin your car show experience!
WILL IT BE BUSY?
Yes! Our events draw thousands of spectators. The Leamington Ramp is really big though. It has (6) elevators, (3) stairwells, (8) levels, and (2000) parking spots! You're going to see some really cool cars!
I HAVE A LIFTED TRUCK
The height limit of the ramp is 7' tall. For those with lifted trucks, you can park at the Interstate Parking Lot located at: 217 S 9th Ave. It's right across the street from the Leamington Ramp (on the NE side).
WHAT ABOUT MOTORCYCLES?
You may park on levels (2-4) of the Leamington Ramp. If you'd like to pre-register for a rooftop spot, you may do so here:
MN Cars & Coffee Downtown Minneapolis at the Leamington Ramp (ticketspice.com)
Please do not rev your engine, do a burn-out, etc. If you break these rules, you will be asked to leave immediately.
HOW DO I GET INTO THE RAMP?
Easy! You may enter on TWO sides of the ramp via So 10th St or So 11th St.
There are (3) ticket kiosks on each side. Just push the button, take a ticket, and find your spot!
WHERE ARE THE BATHROOMS?
The Port-O-Potties will be located on the street level near the main elevator bank.
WILL COFFEE BE AVAILABLE? VENDING MACHINES?
Yes! We'll have a coffee vendor on the rooftop by the sponsor area. If you'd like a soda, there are (3) vending machines located by the main bank of elevators on the first and second floors.
USE THE PRE-PAY KIOSKS TO EXPEDITE YOUR EXIT
Bring your parking ticket with you and use one of the pre-pay kiosks located by the main bank of elevators on the first and second floors.
SECURITY
We'll have (4) MPD squads working the show for us, along with some security guards walking the show areas. If you see anybody causing trouble, please call 911 immediately.
THE LOT IS FULL
If the Leamington Ramp is completely full, there are many options right next door! The Marquette Ramp (1111 S Marquette Ave), The Hilton Municiple Ramp (1030 2nd Ave S), and the Interstate Parking Lot (217 S 9th St) are all great options.
HOW DO I GET OUT OF THE RAMP?
You may use the S 10th St or S 11th St exits to leave the show. There are EIGHT ticket kiosks to use when you leave the show. To expedite the process, use one of the pre-pay kiosks located by the main bank of elevators on the first and second floors. The S 10th St exit will take you to 35W and S 11th St exit will take you to 394.
WHY DID YOU MOVE DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS?
Each year, our show is getting bigger and bigger. If you attended our May show, we immediately filled every parking lot in less than 20 mins. The show spilled over to the surrounding lots too. We quickly realized that Southdale was just too small. So, while still wanting to have a central location to the Twin Cities, we needed a space that can handle a large number of people (and cars). We've been having conversations with our friends at the City of Mpls and they suggested the Leamington! The ramp is an airy space with open sides, so it there is plenty of natural light. Plus, if it rains, we'll be covered! It also has (2000) parking spaces with an additional few thousand more right across the street! The backdrop of the Minneapolis skyline is absolutely gorgeous too. We are very excited about this new spot!
2022 SHOW SCHEDULE
SATURDAYS
July 9, Aug 6, Sept 3, Oct 1
9AM to NOON
Please DO NOT arrive before 8:45AM
-RAIN OR SHINE-
Calendar of Events
MAP & DIRECTIONS
The Leamington Ramp is located at: 1001 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
You may enter the ramp via 10th Street South or 11th Street South.
The ramp is conveniently located (2) blocks from 35W so entering and exiting the show will be quick with several automated ticketing booths to expedite the process.
From the WEST: Take 394 EAST into downtown. Take EXIT 9A for 12th Street. Take a RIGHT on 12th Street. Go down about (7) blocks and take a LEFT on 3rd Avenue South. Proceed one block and turn LEFT on 11th Street South. Take a RIGHT into the Leamington Ramp!
From the SOUTH: Take 35W north all the way into downtown. Take the 11th Street Exit. Stay to the left. Go down two blocks and take a RIGHT into the Leamington Ramp!
From the NORTH: Take 35W south to Washington Avenue South. Turn RIGHT on Washington Ave S. Turn LEFT on 11th Avenue South. Go down (8) blocks and turn RIGHT on East 14th Street. Follow that for (6) blocks as it turns into 11th Street South. Follow for (2) blocks and turn RIGHT into the Leamington Ramp!
From the EAST: Take Highway 94 West to EXIT 233A for 11th Street South. Follow this road for (6) blocks and stay to the LEFT. Follow 11th Street South for (2) blocks and turn RIGHT into the Leamington Ramp!
PARKING FEE: The event parking fee is $10 at the Leamington Ramp.
SHOW INSTRUCTIONS
COST and RULES
1) Enter the Leamington Ramp via 10th Street S or 11th Street S.
2) Grab a parking ticket and proceed into the ramp. The parking fee will be $10 when you leave. You may park there for up to ten hours that day, so feel free to grab lunch afterwards.
3) The first (4) levels of the ramp (1000 spaces) will be used for general parking. If you aren’t planning to show a car that day, please grab a spot prior to the 4th level. We’ll try to fill these levels from the top down. If the ramp is full when you arrive, you may park at the Hilton Municipal Ramp or the Marquette Ramp right across the street. Just park over there, cross the street, and take the elevators to the top of the Leamington Ramp.
4) The top (4) levels will be used for SHOW parking (1000 spaces). We’ll fill this section from the top down too. For this first show, we aren’t going to divide the cars up into sections. If you want to park with a buddy and/or car club, roll in together and you can park next to one another (if space permits).
5) The rooftop will feature our (120) pre-registered vehicles. This space will also feature any exotic and specialty vehicles too (space permitting). If you’d like to be considered for a rooftop spot, you may pre-register here:
MN Cars & Coffee Downtown Minneapolis at the Leamington Ramp (ticketspice.com)
The rooftop registration fee will include your parking (for up to 10 hours). This fee will be used to pay for the increased police presence and security personnel at the show.
Thanks to the sponsors listed below, the events are...
FREE to Attend!
If you'd like to park in the Leamington Ramp, you'll be responsible for your parking fee which is $10
Show Rules:
>Don't Arrive Before 9AM!
>Don't Touch the Cars.
>Don't Bring Your Pets.
>Cars promoting other events, products, or rallies, can park in the general parking area only. Our shows are FREE because of paying sponsors. Non-paying sponsors ARE NOT allowed to us this event for self-promotion.
>No Drone Flying.
>Selling cars at the event is PROHIBITED. No FOR SALE signs on any cars.
>No Burn-outs, Speeding, or Reckless Driving!
>No Engine Revving! We need to be respectful of the surrounding community and our host.
>Pick-up after yourself. Please do not litter!
>Stop by the sponsor area on the rooftop and say hello! They are the reason we can do this show every year!
>Bathrooms will be located on the first floor by the elevators.
NEARBY RESTAURANTS
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Hell's Kitchen 80 S 9th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Britt's Pub 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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The Local 931 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Barrio 925 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402
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Normandy Kitchen 405 S 8th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
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Monello 1115 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403
OUR SPONSORS
PARTNERS
About the Organizers
MN Cars & Coffee was founded in 2008 by Tyler Christopherson and Luis Fraguada.
They created MN Cars & Coffee to unite the local car community with an event that appeals to every motor-head. We are fortunate to have some good car shows in the area, but they tend to be a specific marque or genre of automobile. They wanted to create a car show that features EVERYTHING: Italian Exotics, American Muscle, British Classics, Japanese Tuners, and many more can be seen each month at the shows.
The event started at a small coffee shop in Minnetonka with only 35 cars. Word spread quickly, and by August there were over 200 cars. The huge success of the event necessitated a move to a garage complex in Chanhassen. The show had grown to over 1,000 show cars and 10,000+ spectators each month.
We had our first show of 2022 at Southdale Center in Edina. Needless to say, we didn't expect the MASSIVE crowd that arrived that day. We quickly realized the space was just too small. We are now moving the event to DOWNTOWN MPLS at the Leamington Parking Ramp! Easy in and out via 35W and plenty of parking spaces, this 9-story downtown location is the perfect backdrop for our show!
Lastly, it’s important to them that the event is FREE to the participants and spectators. It’s important that ANY car enthusiast can enjoy the show without having to pay to do so.
MN Cars & Coffee also plays host to the cars of The Kannonball Rally!
(80) teams launch from the Wisconsin Dells to the INDY 500 this year! This rally benefits a local school, Northern Voices, and each July, the organizers host a canned food drive and get local car clubs to compete against one another for the most donations. Then, each September, they rally for "The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children" on The KannonFALL Rally!
Their passion for the automobile industry began long before they can remember. From Hot Wheels and slot-cars, to sports cars and track days, they live and breathe cars. Please join them at the next event and share in their passion.
We’ll see you there!
CONTACT US
Brought to you by:
MN CARS & COFFEE
SHOW HOURS:
Saturday: 9AM - NOON
RAIN OR SHINE
REMAINING SHOW DATES:
July 9th, Aug 6th, Sept 3rd, Oct 1st