C10 Slo Down Truck Show is rolling into Avila Beach for 2026! This highly anticipated event celebrates full-size GM trucks from 1918 to 1998, bringing together standout builds, classic vibes, and automotive enthusiasts from across the West Coast. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Avila Beach, this event promises laid-back Central Coast vibes with breathtaking sunsets and an incredible [...]

Smoke Tree Junction Car Show is rolling into Piñon Hills with a first-year gathering that embraces the desert's classic roadside spirit. Right away, this one has a different personality from the typical city car show. The high desert backdrop, vintage roadside setting, and relaxed pace give it more of an old-school Americana feel than a polished urban event. Expect a lineup of classic cars, hot [...]

The Vista Optimists Club Annual Fundraiser Car Show is rolling into Vista for 2026! This lively community gathering blends car culture with charity, offering participants and spectators a day packed with classic rides, muscle cars, hot rods, motorcycles, and more. Expect a vibrant atmosphere on the club grounds, with a mix of off-road vehicles, lowriders, and exotic builds sharing space with [...]

Woodies at the Beach is rolling back into Santa Barbara for another summer gathering dedicated to one of the most recognizable and collectible vehicles ever built. Even people who are not deeply into classic cars usually stop when they see a beautifully restored Woodie. There is just something about all that handcrafted wood that never goes unnoticed. You don't come to this show expecting [...]

Family Fun Day Car and Bike Show 2026 is rolling in with a park-style fundraiser feel, built around cars, bikes, music, and an easy community crowd. This one looks like it should have a broad, welcoming mix rather than a narrow theme. All makes and models are welcome, which leaves room for lowriders, classic cars, customs, motorcycles, trucks, cruisers, and local builds to share the same space. [...]

One and All Car Show is rolling back into Rancho Cucamonga with a summer setup that feels equal parts car show and community hangout. Now in its third year! The mix here gives it more life than a basic parking lot meet. Classic cars, customs, and exotics are all part of the draw, so the lineup should stay varied from one row to the next. At the same time, food trucks, live [...]

Bugs and Bros Tap Takeover is rolling into San Pedro with an afternoon dedicated to vintage air-cooled Volkswagens, good food, and waterfront vibes. This one has the feel of a Volkswagen reunion more than a traditional car show. Vintage VW Buses, Beetles, Karmann Ghias, and other air-cooled classics are expected to fill the grounds, creating a lineup that celebrates one of the most recognizable [...]

East Side Story Car Show and Fiesta is rolling through California for 2026! Attendees can expect a tour-style series that keeps the core vibe consistent while each stop brings its own local flavor, different cars, different crowds, and a setting that reflects the city it lands in. From 1930s Bombs to ‘90s G-Bodies, custom bikes to motorcycles, this show covers it all. Every entry is part of a [...]

Eastside Story Car Show by the Sea is rolling into downtown San Diego with a waterfront mix of live music, cruising culture, and a pier-side car show setting. This one leans into a coastal concert-style atmosphere where the lineup of vehicles sits right against the San Diego Bay backdrop. Expect a mix of lowriders, classics, customs, and street-style builds, all framed by an active pier [...]

Subiefest is back in Arcadia for 2026, bringing Southern California’s Subaru community together for a day of cars, camaraderie, and custom builds. Whether you drive, admire, or just enjoy the energy, this festival is all about celebrating the passion behind the wheels. Expect a mix of standout Subaru builds, from meticulously tuned WRXs and STIs to eye-catching lifted and modified rides. [...]

Lake Elsinore Summer Nights Cruise Series is rolling into 2026 with three themed cruise nights built around cars, music, and summer street energy. Hosted by the Lake Elsinore Historic Downtown Merchants Association, in partnership with the City of Lake Elsinore, the series brings show cars, food vendors, live music, local merchants, kids activities, and giveaways into the same downtown setting. [...]

The All For One Downtown Oxnard Car Show is returning to Oxnard for 2026, bringing its fifth annual gathering back to the city with a community-centered showcase of cars, motorcycles, bikes, and pedal cars. Attendees can expect a laid-back outdoor car show atmosphere with a broad mix of vehicles and a setting that fits naturally into the character of Downtown Oxnard. Events like this typically [...]

Woodley Park Car Show is rolling back into Van Nuys! Some shows are built around trophies and competition. This one feels more focused on bringing people together. Hosted by Bad Habits, Diplomatics, and New Exposure, the event welcomes vendors, music, and families while putting a noticeable emphasis on keeping the day positive and drama-free. That usually says a lot about what organizers want [...]

C10 Slo Down Truck Show is rolling into Avila Beach for 2026! This highly anticipated event celebrates full-size GM trucks from 1918 to 1998, bringing together standout builds, classic vibes, and automotive enthusiasts from across the West Coast. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Avila Beach, this event promises laid-back Central Coast vibes with breathtaking sunsets and an incredible [...]

Mt. Miguel HS Car Show is rolling into Spring Valley in 2026! What stands out about this one is how wide the invitation is. Some car shows are built around a specific era, brand, or style of vehicle. This one welcomes all years, makes, and models, which usually makes for a more interesting walk through the lineup. You might find a classic muscle car parked a few spaces away from a modern [...]

San Dimas Sheriff's Booster Club Car Show is rolling back into San Dimas for its 30th annual gathering of classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, and motorcycles. There is something about long-running community car shows that tends to give them a different feel. By the time an event reaches three decades, it usually means people have made it part of their routine. This one looks like it [...]

Caravan for Cancer Car Show is rolling back into Westlake Village with a car show and scenic drive built around community, compassion, and classic Southern California car culture. This one has a little more heart than the average weekend car show. The day combines a display of classic cars, customs, muscle cars, modern performance vehicles, and other enthusiast builds with a scenic drive that [...]

Killer Rides Car Show is rolling back into Marina del Rey for a summer run that feels made for sunny Sundays, polished paint, and a crowd that likes a little variety in the lineup. This one is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, June 28, July 26, and August 30, 2026, giving it that recurring summer-series feel instead of a one-and-done stop. What makes this one stand out is the spread. You are not [...]

The Viejitos Harbor Area Car Show is rolling into Long Beach for 2026, bringing a sun-soaked Sunday full of classic rides, lowriders, and local automotive culture. This is a car show with personality, where both cars and motorcycles get their moment in the spotlight, and the open-air park setting keeps the whole vibe relaxed and fun. Expect the energy of a true SoCal car community meet, with [...]

Hot Rods and Hose is rolling into Simi Valley as a recurring last-Friday car meetup! Attendees can expect a relaxed end-of-week cruise-in where the lot fills with a rotating mix of cars, people catch up, and the vibe stays simple and friendly. It’s the kind of meet where you can pull in after work, take a slow lap through the lineup, and actually have time to hang out, talk builds, and meet [...]