2025 Great Race Grand Finish

Sunday, June 29

Free

Events

A classic brown car drives down a street lined with a large crowd of people at a parade. Spectators, including children and adults, are watching and taking photos. The atmosphere is festive and lively, with various tents and umbrellas visible in the background.

2025 Great Race: Grand Finish at Moore Park in Irmo, SC!

Poster for the 2025 Hemmings Great Race, showing a map from St. Paul, MN to Irmo, SC with race stops marked, event details, and a vintage car with two drivers in period attire beneath the race logo.Calling all classic car fans! The Great Race, America’s premier vintage car rally, will cross the finish line at Moore Park in Irmo, South Carolina on Sunday, June 29, 2025. This highly anticipated event marks the grand finish of the 2025 Great Race, a long-distance rally that begins in Minnesota and ends right here in the Lake Murray region. This free, family-friendly event is a must-see for antique car lovers and automobile enthusiasts of all kinds. Thousands will gather to admire an incredible lineup of vintage vehicles, including century-old cars, muscle cars, classic hot rods, and high-end sports cars. Spectators will have close-up access to the historic cars, their drivers, and navigators—offering a rare opportunity to connect with automotive history. Don’t miss this exciting celebration of classic automobiles and Americana culture, where the 2025 Great Race Grand Champion will be crowned!

Stay tuned for more information about this unforgettable event! For details about the race, the routes, and more, visit Great Race’s website!

Spirit of Americana Weekend

On Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, experience the Spirit of Americana in Lake Murray Country with two incredible patriotic events: Lake Murray’s Independence Day Celebration and The Great Race Grand Finish!

Each year on the Saturday before July 4th, South Carolina’s largest fireworks show lights up the sky over Lake Murray! Fireworks launch from Spence Island and Dreher Island, synchronized to patriotic music aired on a local radio station. Thousands enjoy the show by boat, but land-based viewing is also available at Dreher Island State Park. This annual celebration is made possible by proceeds from Taste of Lake Murray, the official fundraiser for the event.

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