Father's Day: Motors and Music with the Jaguar Enthusiasts' Club and Hemley Hillbillies
21 June 2026
Celebrate Father’s Day with a relaxed, family-friendly day out featuring classic cars, live music and countryside fun. Join the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club as they showcase a stunning collection of Jaguar cars, from much-loved classics to eye-catching modern models – perfect for car lovers of all ages.
Enjoy live music from the Hemley Hillbillies, bringing a lively soundtrack to your visit with their mix of upbeat folk and country-inspired tunes. With plenty to see, listen to and enjoy, it is a great way to treat Dad and spend quality time together this Father’s Day.
See Cars of Then and Now
The JEC South Midlands Day will bring you a complete timeline of Jaguars from 1936 to 2026. Whether your thing is an SS100, a Mark VII, a Le Mans-winning D-Type, an E-Type, an XJ (famous for carrying royalty and Ministers), an XJ-S, an XF or an F-Type, they will all be here.
Soak up the warm leathers, the beautiful colours or simply the ‘grace, pace & space’ for which Jaguars have always been renowned.
Play your cards right and ask nicely and a sit in the driving seat can assuredly be yours.
Hemley Hillbillies
Relax on our Village Green listening to the Hemley Hillbillies playing Bluegrass/ Country & Western Hillbilly rock live on our bandstand.
Discover the JEC
The JEC is the largest Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club in the world, with a worldwide membership. Still one of the most in-demand car marques today, members from 8 of the Club’s local Regions (and more from further afield) will bring their Jaguar pride & joy – whether old or young – for you to see & appreciate.
Birthdays Are Not Just for COAM
2026 is not just the 50th anniversary of COAM but also of many marks of Jaguar and Daimler. This event will also be celebrating all these birthdays.
Including:
130 years of Daimler
90 years of Jaguar
40 years of the XJ40
30 years of the original ('X100') modern XK Sportscars
25 years of the X-Type
20 years of the updated ('X150') modern XK sportscars
Event Information
This is a Standard Admission Day
Free entry for COAM Annual Members
The Jaguar Enthusiasts Club will display cars between 10am and 4pm
General Museum Information
With 45 acres at your disposal, there is plenty to explore, including woodlands and an exciting adventure playground
Dogs on short leads are welcome but must not go inside residential buildings
Light lunches, drinks, cakes and snacks are available to purchase from our Skippings Barn
Sensory backpacks are available to borrow (subject to availability)
Mobility scooters are available to borrow (subject to availability - pre-booking is advised)
Lots of free parking
Photography and filming may take place during this event for the Museum archives and publicity. These photographs and video footage may appear in promotional or educational materials including on our websites, social media pages, newsletters, or in newspapers and magazines. If you do not wish to be photographed, please speak to the photographer.