Run To The Pines Auto Show | 2026 | Pine Mountain Club, CA
Run To The Pines Auto Show is making its way back to Pine Mountain Club for another mountain gathering surrounded by classic rides and towering pines.
The setting is a big part of what makes this event stand out. Instead of a city parking lot or fairgrounds, the show unfolds in a mountain community where cool air and forest scenery become part of the experience. Expect a broad mix of classic cars, custom builds, trucks, motorcycles, and specialty vehicles, along with live music, food, a beer garden, vendors, a kids zone, and trophies. It has the feel of a community festival just as much as an auto show, making it easy to spend a full day exploring beyond the vehicle lineup.
Organized by the Pine Mountain Village Merchant Association, the event continues to build on its reputation as one of Kern County's annual automotive gatherings. Vehicle entries and category judging are being led this year by Al Ortiz, a familiar name throughout the Kern County and Southern California car show community. That adds another layer of enthusiasm for participants while keeping the event rooted in the local car culture that has helped it grow. With free admission and activities for all ages, the emphasis remains on bringing enthusiasts, families, and the local community together.
Happening at Pine Mountain Club in Kern County, this one sits outside the usual Southern California event circuit but offers a very different backdrop from most regional car shows. Surrounded by mountain scenery, visitors can expect everything from vintage cruisers and hot rods to motorcycles, trucks, and custom builds parked throughout the village. The drive itself is part of the appeal, making this an event that naturally combines scenic roads with a relaxed day around automotive culture.
Some car shows are remembered for the venue as much as the vehicles, and this looks like one of them. If a mountain drive, cool summer weather, and a wide variety of cars all sound like a good way to spend the day, Run To The Pines has the ingredients for a memorable stop on the late-summer calendar.
Run To The Pines Car Show – Kern County, California
Date: Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Location: Pine Mountain Club - Kern County, California 93222
Starts: 9:00 AM
Ends: 3:00 PM
Admission: Free
Vehicle Registration: HERE
Please note: iDriveSoCal is not hosting this event. For more information please contact Run To The Pines Auto Show organizers HERE. Including details about attending and displaying your car. Also about becoming a car meet vendor or sponsor.
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