Central Valley Air Cooled Car Show | 2026 | Visalia, CA
The Central Valley AirCooled Spring Picnic is rolling into Visalia for 2026!
Attendees can expect a laid-back picnic-style car gathering with a strong social feel and plenty of room to settle in for the day. Rather than a formal car show setup, this event leans into the casual side of the hobby, where guests can bring chairs, canopies, ice chests, and food while enjoying an open-air setting filled with conversation, classic Volkswagens, and simple outdoor fun. The overall vibe feels easygoing and community-driven, making it the kind of event where people can take their time, walk the lineup, and enjoy the day at their own pace.
Organized by Central Valley Aircooled, the spring picnic keeps its focus on shared enthusiasm, familiar faces, and a straightforward format that fits the air-cooled VW scene well. Food is part of the day’s appeal, and the event encourages attendees to bring sides, items to grill, and drinks, helping create more of a true picnic atmosphere than a traditional showfield environment. That approach gives the gathering a more personal feel, with the emphasis staying on turnout, connection, and a relaxed day in the park.
Set in Visalia in Tulare County, Mooney Grove Park provides a fitting backdrop for a springtime Volkswagen gathering with plenty of open space and natural park surroundings. Guests can expect to see a mix of classic Beetles, buses, Ghias, and other air-cooled VW builds, along with enthusiasts who enjoy the vintage charm and community spirit that often define these events. With its outdoor setting, casual format, and VW-centered turnout, this is the kind of gathering that appeals to those who prefer a slower-paced event with plenty of room to relax and look around.
Head out with family and friends and enjoy a spring picnic that keeps things simple, welcoming, and easy to settle into. For those who appreciate air-cooled Volkswagens, park-day atmosphere, and gatherings that feel more like a community hangout than a formal event, this one looks like a nice way to spend the day.
Central Valley Air Cooled Car Show - Tulare County, California
Date: Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Location: Mooney Grove Park, 27000 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93277
Starts: 10:00 AM
Ends: 3:00 PM
Admission: HERE
Vehicle Registration: HERE
*Please note: iDriveSoCal is not hosting this car show. To learn more contact Central Valley Air Cooled Car Show organizers HERE. Including details about attending and displaying your car. Also about becoming a car meet vendor or sponsor.
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