All year long, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and Barber Motorsports Park calendars are packed with exceptional events for education, recreation, socializing, and adrenaline-filled fun. With so many first-rate programs, events, and festivals, you’ll want to attend all of them.
If you’re an automotive or motorcycle enthusiast who doesn’t want to miss a beat, check out our museum membership options. As a member, you’ll always have the inside scoop and enjoy special discounts that can be applied to unique opportunities each and every every month.
Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix – April 2-4, 2027
The Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix returns to Barber Motorsports Park with exciting, open-wheel INDYCAR competition on the 17-turn, 2.38-mile road course. Support classes include INDYNXT, IMSA, McLaren Trophy America, and Mustang Cup. Don’t miss the food trucks, kids’ zone, Ferris wheel, and interactive exhibits.
Throughout the weekend, the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum will host members-only Turn 9 hospitality with breakfast and lunch provided by top-rated restaurants, televisions for indoor viewing, games for the entire family, and private trackside seating. To become a member and enjoy these benefits, click here.
For event information, including tickets and Turn 9 hospitality, click here.
Please note: Museum access is reserved for event ticket holders.
UAB Medicine GT World Alabama – September 25-27, 2026
Benefitting Teal Wings of Hope
UAB Medicine GT World Alabama brings elite sports car racing to Barber Motorsports Park. Featuring high-performance GT3 machines and world-class drivers, the weekend delivers intense competition! The event also supports Teal Wings of Hope, combining thrilling motorsports action with a meaningful cause in the fight against ovarian cancer.
Barber Vintage Festival – October 8-10, 2027
Join thousands of motorcycling enthusiasts as they celebrate the fun, freedom, sport and passion of the 2-wheeled world. 2025 marked the 20th anniversary of the Barber Vintage Festival, a park-wide event that incorporates vintage motorcycle displays, racing and loads of family fun. Our 2025 Grand Marshal was Eraldo Ferracci and other special guests will include Kenny Roberts and Kenny Roberts Jr, the only father-and-son world GP Champions. Live action continues inside with a series of informative seminars, presentations and likely a few surprises. The Barber Vintage Festival has grown into one of the most entertaining events in motorcycling and draws riders from every state in the nation and countries around the world.
Please note, museum access will be limited to event ticket holders.
For more information please click here.
Motorcycles by Moonlight at the Barber Vintage Festival
Motorcycles by Moonlight is the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum’s one and only fundraiser. It takes place the Friday evening of our highly attended, Vintage Festival weekend. At this fundraising event, you can expect to partake in tastings from some of the south’s finest whiskey and wines. There will also be live entertainment, a coursed-out meal, exciting silent and live auction, the opportunity to hear from 2026’s grand marshal, and exclusive access to the museum after-hours. Head over to the “Past Events” page to see the past Motorcycles by Moonlight events.
The proceeds earned from this memorable night go towards the museum’s growing education program, restoration, and preservation of the world’s history through motorsports.
SpeedTour – October 16-18, 2026
SpeedTour brings a diverse lineup of professional racing series to Barber Motorsports Park for a full weekend of competitive high-speed action! With paddock access and an approachable fan experience, SpeedTour offers racing fans an authentic and immersive weekend at the track!
Special Museum Programs
Barber Tag Days
Motorcycles:
- April 18, 2026
- October 3, 2026
Cars:
- April 11, 2026
- September 19, 2026
*Make sure to arrive before 10:30am. Laps happen during lunch hour of renter on track. Each renter will have a different lunch hour.*
Alabama residents are given the opportunity to purchase a distinctive Barber Museum motorcycle or car tag. The cost of this tag is $50. By purchasing one, you are adding a unique accessory to your vehicle as well as supporting the museum. A majority of the cost of the tag goes directly to the museum and is tax deductible. GET YOUR BARBER TAG HERE
Do you have a Barber tag on your car or motorcycle? If so, please arrive in the Barber Museum parking lot prior to 10:30 am. The parade lap around the Barber Road Course takes place during the lunch hour and is limited to the first 50 vehicles. When you participate, you’ll receive free admission to the museum on that day. For more information about Tag Days, call the museum at 205.699.7275.
Barber Museum Member Hot Laps
Member Hot Lap dates for 2026 will be released soon!
Museum members ages 16* and older have the opportunity to register for hot laps up to four times a year. Hot laps take you for a spirited ride around the Barber Road Course with a certified Porsche Track Experience instructor. Registration is required and seating is limited. Log into your membership account to register. Signed waivers are required on day of participation.
*Members ages 16 to 18 must have a guardian present during hot laps to sign waivers to participate.
