Vintage Iron Car Show | 2026 | Cerritos, California
Vintage Iron Car Show is making its way to Cerritos this May with a community car show built around old metal, local pride, and a good cause.
This one looks like it should have a friendly walk-around feel from the start. Food, vendors, a 50/50, and an opportunity drawing give the day more to do than just circle the rows once and head out. The awards list also brings a little extra personality, with everything from Best in Show and People’s Choice to lighter picks that keep the mood from feeling too formal. That should make it easy for both serious car people and casual spectators to enjoy.
Put together by Cerritos Sheriff Station, the event has a clear fundraiser side without losing its car show appeal. Proceeds are set to support 999 for Kids, Special Olympics, and the station fund, which gives the day a stronger community purpose. Early registrants are also set to receive a show T-shirt, but the bigger draw still feels like the mix of cars, people, and the chance to support something local while spending a few hours around good-looking rides.
In Cerritos, this should land as a solid local stop for anyone who enjoys classic cars, customs, project cars, daily drivers with character, and older builds that still know how to pull a crowd. The award classes point to a broad field, from clean originals and painted show cars to works in progress and club entries. That kind of range usually makes a better show to walk, because the lineup keeps changing as you move through it.
If your idea of a good Saturday includes chrome, stories, and a few award categories that do not take themselves too seriously, this one should be easy to settle into. Bring the family and spend some time with a show that feels tied to the community in a real way.
Vintage Iron Car Show - Los Angeles County, California
Date: Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Location: Cerrito’s Sheriff Station, 18135 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703
Starts: 9:00 AM
Ends: 2:00 PM
Admission: Free
Vehicle Registration: HERE
*Please note: iDriveSoCal is not hosting this car show. To learn more contact Vintage Iron Car Show event organizers HERE. Including details about attending and displaying your car. Also about becoming a car meet vendor or sponsor.
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