If you are headed to Barrett-Jackson’s 49th Annual Scottsdale Auction, here is some useful information to help you navigate the world-famous automotive lifestyle event.

• The entire event runs for nine days, from Saturday, January 11, through Sunday, January 19.
• More than 1,900 vehicles and 1,200 automobilia items will be on display for all to see right from the beginning, with many still on-site even after they cross the auction block.
• The first two days of the event serve as Preview Days, when guests can get up-close looks at all the vehicles on display before they make the trip across the auction block, and the first Saturday, January 11, is QuikTrip Family Day, where children ages 12 and under can attend free of charge.
• Automobilia (automotive-related memorabilia) and collector cars will cross the block daily beginning on Monday, January 15.
• Rain in the forecast? Don’t worry! More than a million square feet of the auction site is under cover.
• Even if you’re not a huge fan of cars, there is plenty to do and see: a vast marketplace with more than 200 exhibitors, over 70 food vendor locations offering a wide variety of dining options, interactive exhibits from over 100 sponsors and fantastic people-watching (keep your eyes open for celebrities). Click HERE for a complete schedule of events.

• Don’t miss the Thrill Rides, Drifting and Hot Laps at the Barrett-Jackson Performance Track, which will be going on every day of the event and are open to ages 8 (or 48 inches) and above. Hop in new-model vehicles from major automakers with a professional driver for a heart-pounding ride to remember!
• Take advantage of prime-time pricing. From Tuesday, January 14, through Saturday, January 18, tickets are available for a reduced price for entry after 5 p.m. – and activities will still be going strong until the last car crosses the block for the day, which can be up to 9 p.m. or later.
• There is plenty of public parking (just south of Bell Road, between 94th and 98th streets), with shuttle service to and from the main gate. Valet parking is also available. There is a specially designated drop-off point near the main entrance for those using rideshare companies like Lyft.
• TV crews from MotorTrend and Discovery will be on-site throughout the week, providing nearly 40 hours of live coverage. Alert your friends sitting at home – they may spot you on live television!
• NEW CLEAR BAG POLICY: Barrett-Jackson has stepped up its commitment to safety – and expedited entry – for our guests. As of January 2020, guests will only be permitted to enter the auction site with clutch purses that do not exceed 6.5” x 4.5” or clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” (or one-gallon clear plastic freezer bags). Security officers will be checking all bags at the auction entrance, and guests will be screened for weapons and contraband. Weapons of any type, video cameras, skateboards, drones, coolers and animals (with the exception of service animals to assist guests with disabilities) are among the prohibited items. Only one sealed bottle of water (under 17 oz.) will be allowed. Other outside beverages and food are prohibited.