Power Big Meet 2025

Power Meet in Lidköping, or more precisely Power Big Meet Hovby Airfield Lidköping, will be held this year (2025) on Friday–Saturday, July 4–5. Information is continuously updated ahead of the event.

Up to 20 000 vehicles

The car gathering focuses on classic American vehicles and has been organized since 1978. This year marks the 46th Power Meet.

Nowadays, the event is held on the first weekend of July, and the organizers are the American Car Club Sweden (ACCS) association and the company Power Meet AB.

The event is by far one of the largest car gatherings, attracting as many as 20,000 vehicles during the days it runs. Many have travelled far from various places in Europe to come to the meeting.

Crusing

In addition to the public festivities and market at Hovby, a cruise with up to 200 cars is usually held. It starts from Hovby Airfield and heads into Lidköping. The finest cars receive awards.

Opening hours and entrance to Power Meet

Power Big Meet takes place on July 4–5, 2025 in and around Lidköping, with the following opening hours:

• Friday, July 4: 8 AM – 6 PM (entrances close at 4 PM)
• Saturday, July 5: 8 AM – 4 PM (entrances close at 3 PM)

Admission is 200 SEK. A weekend pass costs 300 SEK. Children under 15 enter free when accompanied by an adult. Payment by cash or card only (no Swish).

Check the website for any changes in prices and opening hours. Link to the website can be found further down the page.

If you have an American car or enthusiast vehicle, you may enter the exhibition area. Otherwise, parking is available outside free of charge.

Find it and read more

Hovby Airfield is located about two kilometres south of Lidköping. Link to map.

Visit the website for..

Power Meet: https://bigmeet.com/ eller
American Car Club Sweden: https://americar.org/

Book your accommodation in Skara

Valle camping is located about 25 minutes from Lidköping and we are pleased that more and more visitors to Power Meet choose to stay at our campsite during the festivities. You can easily park your car right next to your accommodation.

Book Cabin, room or campsite to visit Power Meet or other events here.

Book in advance

The weekend is so popular that our cottages and other accommodation are usually booked up early, so it’s important to get there early if you want to guarantee your accommodation during the power meet.

Welcome to the Power Meet!