Vintage Drive In Theatre

The Vintage Drive In is awesome. Vintage is a great «throwback» way to enjoy the movie going experience. I recommend getting there early for the best possible view of the screen. In addition, many people tailgate so pack accordingly. You can bring in coolers also, but grills and alcohol are prohibited. On the occasions when we have gone, we usually bring dinner along. The price for admission costs about $ 18 for two adults, but it will get you admission to two films. They play two films back to back with a short intermission between. We seem to always leave after the first one has concluded, however you can make a whole evening /​date of it if you decide to watch both films. Vintage is totally fun to snuggle up with your love and let the entertainment begin.
Beginners tip: Make sure you start your car periodically throughout the film. It drains most car batteries to play the radio for 2 or more hours. The guy parked next to us forgot to start his car during the film and so you already know what happened when he tried to turn the ignition.
A few other things to keep in mind…
–Bring a flashlight for walks to the restroom or to get snacks. It gets pretty dark out there.
–Dress warmly (this may seem odd but summer nights in Avon, can get pretty cold and remember your car is not going to be running and generating heat the entire time).
–Bring lawn chairs if you plan on tailgating
–Bring snacks or dinner (the drive-​in charges you a $ 5 food permit for any meals or snacks being brought in).
–Bring your kids or a kid that you know. This is a great place for kids because they can run around and play and nobody cares, unlike tradition theaters where they are encouraged to sit still.

There are only about 450 drive in theaters left in the US, so it’s pretty cool to have one nearby, especially since it’s only able to operate part of the year. The cost is $ 8 for an adult for a double feature. There are several screens and they tend to match similar types of movies. For example, it is common for one screen to have two kid-​friendly movies playing on the same screen.
There is a concession stand, but I think part of the fun is bringing your own food and drink to the drive in. They ask you to buy a $ 5 food permit when you are bringing in your own stuff… uhm… you don’t have to pay that.
Make sure your car battery is in good health! Lots of jumps happening.

I have so much love for the drive in. I grew up in the middle of nowhere so during the summer this was a sanctuary for cheap, wholesome fun. Now, it’s a good excuse for an outdoor movie night and a fun alternative to the usual Saturday night plans.
The drive in is a bargain — $ 8 for two movies! I’m sold. Pack yourself a little cooler with snacks, concealed adult beverages and you’re in for a good time. We’ll bring a blanket, pillows and chairs, and huddle our group together for optimal movie viewing. It’s a plus for those that have an SUV to pop open the trunk and crank the volume.
Now what makes this drive in so spectacular is the food hut. I’m not normally one for movie theater popcorn, but mozzarella sticks, yes! They have burgers, hotdogs, Italian sausage, even garbage plates. I’m a glutton and can’t resist the heart attack inducing movie snacks here. If you arrive early, setup your spot and play a few arcade games inside too. They have it all.
Helpful tip: Be careful not to let your battery die. Our last visit we had to jump a few cars after the movie.

I really can’t complain with this hidden gem. It took me 3 years to finally find this place but once I did, it became my primary theater. There are 4 screen available each with 2 showings included in the ticket price. Since it’s 2 movies for $ 8 (Which is an awesome price), I thought the selection would be slightly outdated or recently out of theaters. I was surprised and happy to find that all films shown are exactly what you would find in theaters and released on the same dates.
You need to go early because the lots fill up quickly. Even ~30 mins before, people had started to move into overflow lots. During the summer if you think you’re going to outsmart people by going mid week and in crappy weather to get an empty showing & prime parking… think again. We have tried this twice and have been amazed to see how many people had the same idea & the turn out.