SoCal Shoebox Round Up Car Meet | 2026 | Long Beach, CA
SoCal Shoebox Round-Up is bringing that vintage Ford, diner-counter, rockabilly kind of energy back into Long Beach with a gathering that knows exactly what lane it lives in.
This one has a very specific flavor, and that is a big part of the charm. Built around shoebox Fords and the culture surrounding them, the meet should have plenty for fans of classic cars, period style, old-school customs, and 1950s-era automotive personality to take in. George’s 50’s Diner gives the whole thing a fitting backdrop, so the cars, the food, the people, and the throwback mood all feel like they belong in the same frame rather than being forced together.
Organized by SoCal Shoebox Roundup, the event is scheduled for May 30, 2026, from 10 am to 2 pm, and this year adds a standout first for the gathering. The Los Angeles rockabilly trio The Centuries will be performing, bringing live music into the event for the first time. Along with the band, attendees can expect great food, a raffle with plenty of prizes, plus event T-shirts and stickers available for those who like taking a little piece of the day home with them.
Happening at George’s 50’s Diner in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, the location gives the event a natural old-school Southern California feel. The lineup should lean toward shoebox Fords, traditional customs, classic cruisers, and other vintage builds that fit the era and attitude of the show. It is the kind of setting where chrome trim, whitewalls, lowered stances, and rockabilly sound all make sense together without needing much explanation.
Take your time with this one. SoCal Shoebox Round-Up feels less like a broad car meet and more like a focused little scene built around a very particular slice of car culture. Between the diner setting, the shoebox crowd, the raffle table, and live rockabilly in the mix, it has the makings of a gathering with real personality from start to finish.
SoCal Shoebox Round Up Car Meet - Los Angeles County, California
Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Location: George's 50's Diner, 4390 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807
Starts: 10:00 AM
Ends: 2:00 PM
Admission: Free
Vehicle Registration: HERE
*Please note: iDriveSoCal is not hosting this car show. To learn more contact SoCal Shoebox Round Up Car Meet organizers HERE. Including details about attending and displaying your car. Also about becoming a car meet vendor or sponsor.
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