The Boothbay Railway Village will host the 48th Antique Auto Days on Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22.

This event brings together antique car enthusiasts from all over New England to display their autos and trucks and participate in the annual Sunday parade through Boothbay Harbor.

The Railway Village in cooperation with the Maine Obsolete Auto League hosts this anticipated event. Approximately 150 vehicles will be participating, for the largest Maine Obsolete Auto League gathering in Maine.

The event attracts cars from the early era of motoring in the 1900s and special interest cars of the '60s. Antique, classic and vintage automobiles and their owners will offer a fascinating experience in the context of the museum exhibits of early rural Maine life.

There is no additional admission charged beyond the Railway Village entry fee. Museum members are admitted free.

On Saturday starting at 2 p.m., there will be an auction to benefit the museum in the Railway Village's town hall. Many gift certificates and unusual items will be offered for bid. So far, the items include boat cruises, lodging, gift certificates for meals, lodging and prints, and the museum is still accepting donated items.

The auction is free to all. Come get a bargain and benefit the historic preservation efforts of the museum.

Sunday includes a glorious antique auto parade through Boothbay Harbor starting at 1:30 p.m. The Parade route will be Route 27 to Oak Street past the fire station, up Townsend Avenue and back to Route 27. The library lawn is always a popular viewing stand.

There will be live music from Gabe Tonon and refreshments during the event. Model T rides may also be offered in addition to the museum’s narrow gauge steam train rides.

The Boothbay Railway Village, dedicated to preserving the history of rural life, railroads and the automobile, is open seven days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with train rides from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, call the Railway Village at 633-4727 or go to www.railwayvillage.org.