Since 1959, Northwood University has been crafting automotive legends, and in 2025, we’re taking this joyride back to the roaring ’20s. Get ready to slip behind the velvet curtain for Bootleg & Burnouts, a speakeasy-style soirée where the jazz is hot, the cars are cooler, and the cause is as bold as a bootlegger’s getaway.
For 15 years, the Northwood University Auto Show Gala has been more than a ritzy evening out, it’s been a high-octane tradition driving over $1.7 million in scholarship support through the Town & Campus and Alumni Legacy funds. This event fuels futures and celebrates the spirited alumni, generous partners, and ambitious students who keep Northwood rolling strong.
This year, we’re cranking up the charm with a prohibition-era twist, including vintage vibes, classic cocktails, a dinner worth toasting, a live auction, and the sensational Christina Kateri Band bringing down the house with timeless tunes. It’s a night where the past meets horsepower, and every dollar raised helps students take the fast lane toward success.
The Auto Show Gala is an annual tradition that has raised over $1.2 million in endowed scholarship funds and celebrates the Northwood University International Auto Show and Homecoming weekend. The event hosts a sellout crowd of Northwood friends, alumni and community partners.
To RSVP or become a sponsor, visit
https://www.northwood.edu/advancement/signature-events/auto-show-gala/
For more information, contact Jen Carpenter, Director of Signature Events, at
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