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Car Show Calendar
Major classic car shows, auctions, swap meets, and cruise nights across the USA for 2026.
Featured Events
Aug
6
Aug
7
Birthplace of Route 66 Festival Car Show
Aug 7 – Aug 8, 2026 · 10 AM – 5 PM · Springfield, MO
Celebrate Route 66's centennial in downtown Springfield, Missouri — the birthplace of the Mother Road. The Car Show runs at Route 66 Motor Mile all weekend, with an open evening cruise both nights (no registration required) plus live music, motorcycle events, and Route 66 exhibits throughout the Car & Motorcycle Village.
Nov
3
Upcoming Events
Aug
1
Yesterday's 2026 Car Cruise
Aug 1, 2026 · 4 PM – 9 PM · Yesterday's Bar & Grill, 4412 Woodson Rd, St. Louis, MO
Yesterday's Bar & Grill hosts the Yesterday's 2026 Car Cruise every first Saturday from April through October, from 4 PM to 9 PM.
Aug
1
American Legion Post 323 Car Cruise-In
Aug 1, 2026 · 4 PM · American Legion Post 323, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd, Wentzville, MO
The American Legion Post 323 Car Cruise-In begins April 4, 2026, starting at 4 PM.
Aug
7
Carlisle Truck Nationals
Aug 7 – Aug 9, 2026 · Carlisle, PA
Truck Nationals is new to the list — one of the largest lifted/lowered/classic/antique truck events in the world, at Carlisle PA Fairgrounds.
Aug
11
Back to the Bricks
Aug 11 – Aug 15, 2026 · Flint, MI
All roads lead Back to the Bricks®. Back to the Bricks attracts over 500,000 car show enthusiasts annually to Genesee County to celebrate our love of motor vehicles, and the area’s historic role in the automotive industry. Tune-up Parties and Promo Tours generate enthusiasm in advance of the Main Event which provides a showcase for classic, custom, and collector vehicles of all kinds. During the week, Flint, birthplace of “America’s Sports Car”, proudly hosts a National Reunion for Corvette aficionados. Music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities add to the festive atmosphere.
Aug
13
Bonhams Laguna Seca Auction
Aug 13, 2026 · 10 AM · Salinas, CA
Bonhams collector car auction held during the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Public preview Aug 11 (free), Aug 12 (ticketed).
Aug
13
Mecum Monterey Daytime Auction
Aug 13 – Aug 15, 2026 · 8 AM – 10 AM · Monterey, CA
Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa – Del Monte Golf Course, 1 Old Golf Course Road, Monterey, CA 93940. Daytime auction, ~600 vehicle consignments plus ~100 motorcycles. Auction Thu Aug 13 at 10am, Fri–Sat Aug 14–15 at 9am; gates open 8am daily.
Aug
15
Woodward Dream Cruise
Aug 15, 2026 · 9 AM – 9 PM · Royal Oak, MI
"Celebrating All Things Automotive!" — the world's largest one-day automotive event, with a 16-mile cruise route along Woodward Avenue through nine Oakland County communities.
Aug
21
Goodguys West Coast Nationals
Aug 21 – Aug 23, 2026 · 8 AM – 5 PM · Pleasanton, CA
Venue detail for description: Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA 94566.
Aug
27
Corvettes at Carlisle
Aug 27 – Aug 29, 2026 · Carlisle, PA
The largest Corvette event in the world — approximately 3,000 Corvettes spanning every generation.
Aug
28
NSRA Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals
Aug 28 – Aug 29, 2026 · Davenport, IA
The 3rd Annual NSRA Quad Cities Street Rod Nationals returns to the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds in Davenport, IA, featuring hundreds of vintage street rods and classics, a commercial exhibit hall, swap meet, arts and crafts, and live music. Spectator gates are open Friday 8 AM–5 PM and Saturday 8 AM–4 PM.
Sep
5
6th Annual Trenton Alumni Weekend Car Show
Sep 5, 2026 · 9 AM – 3 PM · Trenton, MO
Multiple classes and specialty awards at Eastside Park in Trenton, Missouri. Pre-registration $15 (through Aug. 1), regular registration $20 after. A Kickoff Cruise Night happens the evening before (Sept. 4) — cruise departs downtown Trenton at 7pm through local nursing homes and senior apartments, returning for live music.
Sep
10
Sep
11
Sep
30
Fall Carlisle
Sep 30 – Oct 4, 2026 · Carlisle, PA
Fall Carlisle is the year's final and largest Carlisle automotive flea market — around 8,100 vendor spaces of parts, accessories, and collectibles at the Carlisle Fairgrounds, plus a two-day collector car auction next door at the Carlisle Expo Center.
Oct
1
Fall Carlisle Auction
Oct 1 – Oct 2, 2026 · 10 AM · Carlisle, PA
Fall Carlisle Auction venue is technically the Carlisle Expo Center (across the street from the Fairgrounds).
Past Events
Jul
17
Sticky’s Friday Night Car Cruise-IN
Jul 17, 2026 · O'Fallon, MO
Sticky’s Friday Night Car Cruise-In is set for 4:20 PM to close every Friday. The event is for adults aged 21 and older. Guests can enjoy free pool and happy hour prices throughout the evening. The event takes place at Sticky’s Location
Jul
19
1st Phorm Cars & Caffeine
Jul 19, 2026 · Fenton, MO
A retro summer edition featuring vintage muscle and 80s/90s radwood-era vehicles on July 19, 2026, at 1st Phorm.
Jul
24
38th Griot's Garage Pacific Northwest Nationals
Jul 24 – Jul 26, 2026 · 8 AM · Puyallup, WA
2,500+ hot rods, trucks, customs, muscle cars and classics (1999 and older), plus swap meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral, vendor midway, and twilight cruising. Washington State Fair Events Center.
Jul
24
Sticky's Friday Night Car Cruise-In
Jul 24, 2026 · 4:20 PM · Sticky's, 9390 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O'Fallon, MO
Sticky's Friday Night Car Cruise-In is set for 4:20 PM to close every Friday. The event is for adults aged 21 and older. Guests can enjoy free pool and happy hour prices throughout the evening.
Jul
25
Caffeine & Chrome
Jul 25, 2026 · 9 AM – 12 PM · O'Fallon / Gateway Classic Cars, IL
Monthly cars and coffee at Gateway Classic Cars. All makes and models welcome. Free entry with complimentary coffee and donuts while supplies last. Confirm date with organizer before attending.
Jul
29
Classic Cars at 370 Lakeside Park
Jul 29, 2026 · 10 AM – 12 PM · St. Peters, MO
Join local classic-car enthusiasts at 370 Lakeside Park for a Wednesday morning meetup featuring a wide variety of classic, collector, muscle and specialty vehicles. More than 200 cars attended last week. The St. Peters Parks Department will have burgers, hot dogs, chips and drinks available for purchase. Admission and vehicle participation information were not provided.
Jul
30
St. Charles County Fair Nostalgia Car Show & Cruise-In
Jul 30, 2026 · 5:40 PM · Wentzville, MO
Join the St. Charles County Fair Nostalgia Car Show on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Participants may join an optional police-escorted cruise departing from Oglesby Park, 2801 W. Meyer Road, at 5:40 PM sharp. Cars will be displayed at the Rotary Park Amphitheater, 2577 W. Meyer Road, beginning at approximately 6:00 PM. Drivers and passengers receive free admission to the fair. Enjoy the car show along with a free truck and tractor pull, carnival rides and live music. Questions: Craig Glenn at 636-486-6362 or Kylie Sample at 636-248-9537.
Jul
31
Hot August Nights
Jul 31 – Aug 9, 2026 · Reno, NV
In August, the streets of Reno-Sparks light up with the sounds of classics and rays of sunshine glinting off polished chrome. Thousands of spectators descend on the region to catch a glimpse into the past. Spectators come to catch the Show-n-Shines with our 6,000 registered participants taking place at 10 venues and watch the cruises that light up the night. This nostalgic event brings it all.
Dates are subject to change. Verify with organizers before making travel arrangements. GarageCherries is not affiliated with any listed event.