Smoke Tree Junction Car Show | 2026 | Piñon Hills, CA
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 rods, customs, vintage trucks, and other enthusiast builds, with live music, a DJ, and local vendors helping keep the grounds active throughout the day. It feels like the kind of show where people come to admire the cars just as much as they come to spend a Saturday with fellow enthusiasts.
Hosted by the Runarounds Car Club, this marks the inaugural Smoke Tree Junction Car Show, making it the beginning of what organizers hope will become a new tradition for the local automotive community. The event welcomes participants with an affordable entry fee while also inviting vendors to be part of the day, creating a gathering that's focused as much on community as it is on the vehicles themselves. For a first-year event, it has all the ingredients of a grassroots show built by enthusiasts for enthusiasts.
Happening at Smoketree Junction HD in Piñon Hills, San Bernardino County, the location adds plenty of character to the experience. Nestled along Highway 138, the venue complements the vintage feel of the event and makes a fitting backdrop for classic cruisers, restored pickups, customs, and traditional hot rods. It's the kind of setting where the scenery becomes part of the show, giving the day a look that's noticeably different from the usual parking lot gathering.
Some events feel established from the start because the setting already tells part of the story. Between the desert backdrop, classic rides, and easygoing atmosphere, Smoke Tree Junction Car Show has the look of a gathering that could quickly find its place on the local calendar.
Smoke Tree Junction Car Show - San Bernardino County, California
Date: Saturday, July 25th, 2026
Location: Smoketree Junction HD, 815 CA-138, Piñon Hills, CA 92372
Starts: 8:00 AM
Ends: 3:00 PM
Admission: HERE
Vehicle Registration: HERE
*Please note: iDriveSoCal is not hosting this car show. To learn more contact Smoke Tree Junction 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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