805 Day In The Park Car Show | 2026 | Santa Maria, CA
805 Day In The Park is making its way to Santa Maria this August with a car show that brings the Central Coast scene together in one spot.
The atmosphere looks like a big part of the appeal. With lowriders, OBS trucks, classics, muscle cars, imports, bikes, and other clean builds all part of the mix, this should be the kind of event where every section feels a little different from the last. That usually makes for a better day, because there is always something new to stop and check out. It also sounds like the crowd will be just as mixed as the vehicles, which gives the whole thing a more welcoming feel.
Hosted by 805 Car Club and tied into the Eight-O-Five Central Coast scene, the event feels rooted in community. The whole identity seems to be about good people, solid builds, and a space where all styles can show up without feeling out of place. That gives it a wider reach than a show that sticks to just one lane. It reads like the kind of car event where people come to connect, post up for a while, and enjoy the culture as much as the cars themselves.
Santa Maria gives the show a Central Coast backdrop that helps it stand apart from the usual cars and coffee or cruise night setup. With Waller Park as the setting, this one should have a more open and easygoing feel, which fits a mixed-style car show pretty well. Anyone into lowriders, classic cars, muscle, trucks, imports, or motorcycles will probably find plenty to look at here, especially with a lineup that sounds built around variety instead of sameness.
Some car events stay locked into one style and one crowd. This one feels more open than that, which is part of what makes it interesting. If you like shows where the mix is part of the fun, invite your crew and settle in for a day that looks like it was made for the culture.
805 Day In The Park Car Show - Santa Barbara County, California
Date: Sunday, August 15th, 2026
Location: Waller Park, 3107 Orcutt Road, Santa Maria, CA 93455
Starts: 8:00 AM
Ends: 3:00 PM
Admission: Free
Vehicle Registration: HERE
*Please note: iDriveSoCal is not hosting this car show. To learn more contact 805 Day In The Park Car Show event organizers HERE. Including details about attending and displaying your car. Also about becoming a car meet vendor or sponsor.
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