DISCLAIMER: All events posted on website are not hosted by ARC unless otherwise specified. Enjoy the page and we hope to see you at a car show soon!
In response to overwhelming requests, we are going to bring back MOONEYES Xmas Show & Drag
Tickets will go on sale beginning of September.
Date:Saturday Dec. 7, 2024
2025 Dr. George Charity Car Show - Saturday, February 8th, Indian Wells, Ca.
Event date, Saturday 8 February 2025, Indian Wells Tennis Gardens, Indian Wells CA, participant gates open 6:30AM show starts at 9:00AM
Dr George Charity Car Show supporting Desert Cancer Foundation. Show is open to all street rods, classics, muscle cars, special interest cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Limited to 1,000 pre-registered vehicles. No registrations will be accepted on the day of the show.
Register at: https://drgeorge2025.eventbrite.com
Registration fee covers car, driver, 1 passenger, and 1 T-shirt.
No additional charge for reserved parking
Early bird check-in and parking Friday 7 February 9AM to 3PM
Regular check-in starts Saturday 8 February 6:00AM
Spectator gate opens at 9AM
The spectator fee is $10. per person above 12 yrs of age, under 12 no charge when accompanied by a paying adult.
Spectator parking $15 per vehicle CASH ONLY
Sponsoring hotel: Homewood Suites La Quinta, (760) 391-4600, Group Code PSC
Car Club group parking (more than 6 vehicles) see FAQs
Profits from this event go to support Desert Cancer Foundation and these monies stay in the Coachella Valley
Merchant (vendor) information, all vendors will require a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) from the city of Indian Wells.
To reserve a spot in the show, please follow this link:
2025 CAR REGISTRATION FORMS
Anaheim Fall Festival & Halloween Parade - October 26th.
A hometown tradition since 1923!
Saturday, October 26
Festival 11 am–5 pm
Parade 7 pm
The Anaheim Fall Festival takes place along Center Street Promenade in the heart of downtown Anaheim and concludes with the Anaheim Halloween Parade, which steps off in downtown and winds its way westward.
This hometown tradition is run entirely by local volunteers who come together each year to celebrate Halloween, Dia de Los Muertos, and the Harvest Season.
Festival highlights
Food vendors
Artist booths
Entertainers
Photo ops
Costume contests for kids and dogs
A parade float scavenger hunt
Parade highlights
Floats hand-built by local volunteers
Marching bands and dance groups
Families and friends from throughout our community
Ruby's Cruise - Whittier (October 25th)
15% Discount on your meal to show participants. (Pre-1979 American Cars and Trucks)
Trophies, Drawings, Prizes, Food, and Family Fun!
Eddie Cochran Memorial Car Show - Sunday, Oct. 6th - Bell Gardens, Ca.
CHECK OUT MORE INFORMATION IN THE SOURCE URL.
Palm Springs Car Show & Festival - October 5th
Palm Springs Car Show & Festival
Saturday, OCT. 5, 2024 – Downtown Palm Springs, CA
Open to Classics – Street Rods – Musclecars – Trucks – Exotics – Sports Cars – Antiques
This year’s show will bring back a car show in the downtown area of Palm Springs and promises to be one of the best ever. Bring the entire family and treat them to a car show featuring Southern California’s hottest cars and trucks! We are certain to sell out, so don’t hesitate to mail in your Registration Form early. There will be Entertainment – Plenty of Great Shops & Restaurants — Music – Vendors – Awards – Great Atmosphere and more.
For Registration: https://palmspringscarfest.com/registration/
Original Tiki Market Place - Saturday, September 28th (Garden Grove, Ca.)
10am - 3pm The Original Tiki Market Place is back!
11551 Trask Ave, Garden Grove, Ca. 92843
Admission is: $10
What: The Original TIKI Market Place End of Summer Extravaganza
Who: Tiki Vendors, Live Hawaiian Entertainment, Food, Friends, & More!!!
When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 10am to 3pm
Where: The Garden Grove Elks Lodge
Cost: $10 admission (CASH ONLY-Includes Voucher for $5 towards drinks )
***This is a Family Friendly event! Children under 12 are free!!! No Outside Food/Drinks. Pets Not Permitted
***The Garden Grove Elks Lodge is located at 11551 Trask Avenue, Garden Grove (Between Euclid & Harbor at Newhope-just off the 22 fwy.)
Live Musical Entertainment by The Hot Rod Trio & DJ Johnny Lawless
The Original TIKI Market Place is and has always been about "Ohana"; an Hawaiian word meaning family...and in an extended definition it includes adopted and intentional members. It is this feeling, or "vibe" we have created over the past 12 years and are so proud of! We are grateful for our friends, both vendors and guests, for your support!
Come see your friends and meet new ones.
No Outside Food or Drinks Please/ Pets Not Permitted
Paramount Swap Meet - Car Show (September, 28th)
Just over a week out until our FIRST OFFICIAL CAR SHOW! Everyone is welcome! If you’d like to participate, just show up the day of the event with your car. Doors open at 9am, $20 per car. Show begins at 11am. We will have live music, a DJ, raffles, prizes, ice cold beer, micheladas and lots of swap meet vendors. You don’t want to miss it!
7900 All America City Way, Paramount, CA, United States, California
More Information Here: https://www.facebook.com/paramountswapmeet/
25th Annual Cruisin For A Cure - September, 28th 2024 (Costa Mesa, Ca.)
Come on out the 25th Annual Crusin For A Cure show at the OC Fair & Event Center. The Grand Marshall will be Barry Meguiar.
Our very own Becky Sue Means will be featuring her 1958 Fairlane as part of the “WOMEN & WHEELS” display. Come out and hang with us!
CHECK OUT THE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SLATED FOR THE DAY.
Location: OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, CA
Show Hours: 6am to 3:30pm
• Gates open 6am
$20 / Kids 12 and under are free.
Parking $12
All Proceeds Go To Help Prostate Cancer Research
Run With A Winner - Classic Car Show and Drag Race (September 22nd) Irwindale Speedway
CAL-RODS "Run With a Winner" Classic Car Show and Drag Racing comes to Irwindale Dragstrip on September 22nd!! Schedule: Car Show and Drag Race Participants Roll in at 7:00am Spectator Gates Open at 9:00am Event Time including Drag Racing, Car Show & Awards, and Music by DJ Carl from 10:00am-3:00pm
Address: 500 Speedway Dr. Irwindale, Ca. 91016
Spectator Admission: $20 / Pre-Sale Special / Car Show Registration $40 / Drag Race Registration $60.
https://tickets.thefoat.com/IrwindaleSpeedway/event-243528/clear_cart-1
RPM Nationals - Vintage Drags - 9-21-24 - Santa Margarita Ranch, Ca.
Saturday, September 21, 2024
9:00 AM 5:00 PM
9000 Yerba Buena AvenueSanta Margarita, CA, 93453United States (map)
Sept 21, 2024 is fully open, spectators, car show and swapmeet. Spectator/car show tickets will be available the day of the race at the gate or you can purchase ahead of time to save a couple bucks by clicking on the menu above. Swapmeet spaces will also be available the day of the race at the gate but spaces are limited so if you want a guaranteed swap space purchase ahead of time using the menu.
EVENT DETAILS
RPM Nationals Takes place on SATURDAY, Saturday September 23rd 2023 at Santa margarita ranch in Santa Margarita California. Enter the ranch off of Yerba Buena AND FOLLOW THE SIGNS. SPECTATOR Gates open at 9am and racing starts shortly there after. racing continues throughout the day with the finals in each bracket concluding by 6pm. There will be music, vendors selling food, clothing and aftermarket speed parts. We will also be doing a swap meet section reserved for vendors selling period correct, rpm nationals applicable hot rod parts. If you are interested in being a vendor or swap meet vendor CLICK ON THE “BUY TICKETS AND SWAPMEET SPACES” TAB AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE OR email rpmnationals@gmail.com for more info
There will be absolutely no outside alcohol allowed at the event and cars will be checked upon arrival. There is also no BBqing/open flames or smoking due to wildfire risk. Please respect the ranch and clean up after yourself. Inappropriate behavior will be followed up by immediate removal from the premises.
https://www.rpmnationals.com/ for more details.
Anaheim Rod and Custom / Drive-In Movie Night (Friday, September 20th)
Friday, September 20th we will be driving a few of our classic cars to the Paramount Drive-In (7770 Rosecrans Ave. Paramount, Ca. 90723) If you’d like to join us, please be at the drive-in by 6:45 pm to get in line and secure spots together.
It’s first come first, first serve so we need to be on time. As it’s opening night for Beetlejuice, there’s a good chance it will be busy.
The movie starts at 7:45 pm
Pricing: $14 years 9 and up / $7 years 5-8 / Free for kids 5 and under
Check out: https://www.paramountdrivein.com/ for more details.
Hope you can make it out!
PS: We re-scheduled from the 6th due to potential high-heat warnings in so-cal. Our cars are “cool” but not THAT cool! :)
Grand National Truck Show (Fairplex, Pomona, Ca.) September 14-15
Saturday, September 14th 10am- 6pm / Sunday, September 15th 10am-6pm
LOCATION: FAIRPLEX, IN POMONA (1101 W. McKinley Ave. Pomona, Ca. 91768)
https://rodshows.com/grand-national-truck-show/
General Admission: $20 / Junior Admission $10 Ages 6-12 (5 and under free)
For Entry Information: Click here https://rodshows.com/grand-national-truck-show/gnts-entry-information/
HARDCORE TIKI Market Place - Saturday, September 7th - Long Beach
12pm: Hard Core Tiki Marketplace - Tiki Vendors and local artists.
3522 E. Anaheim St. , Long Beach, Ca.
21st Annual Ventura Nationals - August 31st. Ventura, Ca.
Saturday, August 31st, 9am-5pm / Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 W. Harbor Blvd. Ventura, Ca. 93001
$20 Guest Admission / $15 Seniors or Military / Kids 12 and under are free.
https://venturanationals.com/
Register at the gate $40
Art Show / Live Music / Tattooing / Vendors / Pedal Car Contest, and More!
Dana Point CLASSIC CAR SHOW - Sunday August 25th, 2024.
The Dana Point Classic Car Show features 300 classic cars, awards, sponsor and vendor booths, beer gardens, food trucks, music & more!
Sunday, August 25 · 10am - 3pm PDT (Del Pradp Ave. Dana Point, Ca.
Car Registration includes a commemorative participant t-shirt. Select your size t-shirt during online registration. Your t-shirt and registration packet will be given to you on show day at our drive-thru check-in. Upon completing online registration, you'll receive an email with your receipt. A confirmation email with load-in instructions, timing, and additional event details will be sent out in mid-August.
Load-in commences at 7:30am and is first come, first serve. There are no assigned spaces.
During online registration, please input your vehicle information for awards and judging purposes. We accept cars that are 1989 and older for judging. Please note, if you register a vehicle that is newer than 1989 your registration will not be accepted and the registration will be refunded, with the exception of the Eventbrite processing fee as that is non-refundable.
Hot Rods at the Beach - Seal Beach, Ca. (Sept 25th)
Every Sunday at “Glory Days Seaside Grill” in Seal Beach, Ca. 8am-11am.
Join the HOT ROD KNIGHTS for Breakfast or Coffee.
620 Pacific Coast Hwy, Seal Beach, Ca. 90740
TIKI OASIS - July 31 - August 4th (San Diego, Ca.)
Tiki Oasis is a five-night, four-day live music event, including pool lounging, fashion shows, swanky suites, sunset dinners, disc jockeys, art exhibits, educational seminars, a bustling Tiki Marketplace, wedding options, tropical cocktails curated by top mixologists, and more! Now in its 24th year, Tiki Oasis is the original and largest Tiki event in the entire world.
Town & Country Resort
500 Hotel Cir N., San Diego, California
https://www.tikioasis.com/ (For All Details!)
Hot Rods Unlimited In-N-Out Tuesday Night Cruise In (July 30th Laguna Hills)
IN-N-OUT Cruise In. Every Tuesday 5pm-7pm -
24001 Avienda De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, Ca. 92653
ALL CARS WELCOME.
Azalea Classic Car Show - Sunday, July 28th. South Gate, Ca.
South Gate Golf Course, 9615 Pinehurst Avenue, South Gate, Ca.
Sunday July 28th 10am - 4pm
Welcome to the Azalea Classic Car Show 2024!
Come join us for a fantastic day filled with classic cars from different eras, shiny paint jobs, and roaring engines. This in-person event will showcase some of the most stunning vintage vehicles you've ever seen. Whether you're a car enthusiast or just love admiring beautiful automobiles, this show is sure to rev your engines!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to connect with fellow car lovers, swap stories, and maybe even make some new friends. Grab your camera, bring your family, and get ready for a day of automotive nostalgia that you won't soon forget!
Mark your calendars and get ready to be wowed by the Azalea Classic Car Show 2024. We can't wait to see you there!
XMAS IN JULY! - Kids Toy Drive (Loma Linda, Ca.) July 28th.
July 28th, 2024. 8:30am - 12:00pm
Ronald McDonald House
11365 Anderson St. Loma Linda, Ca. 92354
Throwback Thursday Car Show (Anaheim, Ca.) July 25th
Throwback Thursday Car Show: Thursday July 25th, Anaheim Ca.
1563 S. State College Blvd. (5pm-8pm)
DRAWINGS / AWARDS / RAFFLES
Hot Rods on the Tarmac (Santa Ana, Ca.) July 20th.
Date: Saturday, July 20. 2024
Time: 10am-1pm
Hot Rod Participants + Museum Members Get Early Access from 9am
19300 Ike Jones Rd, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Criteria
Accepting vehicles no later than model year 1950 for the Flight Line event, best represented by a 1940's to early 50's period correct style. We welcome Roadsters, Coupes, Pick Ups and Kustoms that resemble what early Hot Rodders were running on the dry lakes or drag strips, or cruising to the Drive-In theaters in period.
The Selection Process
To participate in this event you will need to submit an application to our selection committee. Upon review the team will reach out via email with information on how to purchase the $40 Advance Sale Ticket.
Ticket Price
Upon Approval from the Selection Committee. To participate in this event a $40 Advance Sale Ticket is required. There will be no at the Door Ticket Sales.
Event Arrival/Departure
By participating in this event you will be required to adhere to rules of the event imposed by Lyon Air Museum. Arrival times will be communicated via the official Lyon Air Museum Information Email System. There will be NO Early Departures. Departure time will be at 1pm
Policy on Advance Sale Tickets
All Lyon Air Museum Special Events happen rain or shine. Special Event Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Each Special Event Ticket can only be redeemed for the event specified on the ticket/confirmation and cannot be used for another event.
Participants tickets may also be revoked without refund if the participant is removed from the property due to misuse, failure to abide by applicable terms and conditions, or conduct detrimental to the property, including theft of property or services, violation of Federal, State and Local laws, assisting any person to obtain unauthorized entry, violation of museum rules, safety procedures, vandalism, disorderly conduct, intoxication, and possession of intoxicating liquors (except as properly purchased within the museum with valid identification and used in a responsible manner), drugs or weapons.
Long Beach Model T-Club Swap Meet and Show - Saturday July 20th
Saturday, July 20, 2024
7:00 AM 3:00 PM
5000 Lew Davis StreetLong Beach, CA, 90808United States (map)
Isky’s 103rd Birthday Car Show (Rancho Domingo Ca.)
Lions Automobilia Foundation is located at
2790 E. Del Amo Blvd., Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
Entrance is on Santa Fe Street Guest Parking
$40.00 - Car Show Participant Charge.
Schedule
8am Gates for Open Car Show Participation Parking (Street Parking for Guest)
9am Museum Open
Coffee and Donuts at Rick’s Diner
Live Music by the Ideals
Delicious food from Riveiro’s
Lions Skills Challenge for the kids
Race Cars on Display
Follow us on social media for event updates.
Lions welcomes local car clubs to attend and support this event. Reserve Hot Rod Parking by visiting the LionsAutomobilia.org
Cruise to the Tropics! Palm Springs June 28th -30th
Come on down and spend a fun-filled weekend in the sun!
Address: 411 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA 92264
That's right! Rockin' Rhythm Radio Presents:
Cruise to the Tropics
Weekend Car Show and Pool Party!
June 28-30th 2024!
Spend the weekend sipping your favorite Tiki Drinks poolside with all of your friends and family! Caliente Tropics is a family-friendly resort that offers a large refreshing pool and spa, perfect for you to relax and enjoy while cooling off! Groove all day and well into the night to your favorite vibes of music provided by Rockin' Rhythm Radio
Local Music Experience!
Participate or enjoy fun entertainment as we provide some family-friendly games that include;
Belly Flop Contest, Raffles, Best Tiki Attire Contest (Men and Women), and Cannon Ball Contest!
Pool Hours 8 am-Midnight
Cruise on down and share your passion for vintage cars! Whether you own your own set of wheels or are a car enthusiast, take a walk down memory lane as we showcase the very best of Southern California custom vintage cars! Route on your favorite ride as we set the very 1st Cruise to the Tropics Car Show Awards! Be there to witness what we all love!
Absolutely no fee is necessary to enter your car in any of our contests!
Make your Reservations in Advance!
June 28th-30th
Call 760-327-1391
Mention Promo Code:
RRR24
For Your Discounted Rate!
ROAR of LIONS Nitro Car Show - Saturday, June 22nd - Rancho Dominguez
Lions Automobilia Foundation is located at:
2790 E. Del Amo Blvd., Rancho Dominguez, CA 90221
DATE: Saturday, June 22nd 9am-2pm
Lions Automobilia Car Show Participation Package ($55) for pre-registered entrants Includes:
Preferred Participant Parking, Museum entry, Lunch Ticket, Opportunity Drawing Ticket and Goody Bag
Credentials and Instructions will be emailed the week of the event.
This venue has limited space and is filling up quickly.
Guest Add-on available at time of registration (includes Museum Entry and Lunch) for $25.00
Los Angeles Roadster Show & Swap Meet. June 16-17
The Los Angeles Roadster Club was formed in 1957 and is still going strong. The Club will produce its world-renowned show for the 58th time in 2024 and for the 42nd time at The Fairplex.
Friday, June 14th from 11am-7pm
Saturday, June 15th from 7am-5pm
Make sure to click the website below for more details as it gets closer to the event.
Huntington Beach Concours d' Elegance (June 1 / 2)
First staged in 1986, the Concours has its home on the picturesque lawns of Huntington Beach Central Park. Central Park lies adjacent to the Huntington Beach Public Library & Cultural Resource Center at Talbert and Goldenwest. Our field of entrants includes the best domestic, British, European and Asian, vintage to current, automobiles and motorcycles.
Carlsbad Reunion - Vintage Drags - June 1st
Saturday, June 1, 2024
8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Barona Dragstrip (map)
New event at Barona dragstrip, open to all cars that could of competed at Carlsbad raceway from their opening in 1964 to closure in 2004. Grudge racing all day, we’ll have lanes for vintage competition (dragsters/altereds/funny cars) muscle cars, hot rods, pro street, imports and more. We’re getting everything finalized and will have it all on the website soon! https://www.rpmnationals.com/hot-rod-event-calendar
Antique Nationals - Updated Date! - Sunday, May 26th. (Irwindale Speedway)
Rain Make-Up date May 26th, 2024-Irwindale Speedway
52nd Running of the Antique Nationals
Racing is Open to pre-1959 Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles (Whizzerz Too)
The Traditional Hot Rod and Kustom car show open to pre-1974 Vehicles and Motorcycles
The Antique Nationals were continuously ran from 1970 for 48 years straight. With a couple of years of cancelations from unforeseen events, we are back on track with our 52nd running of the Antique Nationals. We look forward to seeing you all this coming spring for the 52nd running of the Antique Nationals in Irwindale California on Sunday, May 26th, 2024
Irwindale Speedway Dragstrip
500 Speedway Drive
Irwindale, CA
Check here for all details and tickets: https://www.foureverfour.com/events/
All Pontiac Show - Saturday May 11th (Fullerton)
The All Pontiac Car Show! In Fullerton, Saturday, May 11th.
Hosting the event is the SoCal Chapter of the Pontiac-Oakland International Car Club. And it’s taking place at the Wings Cafe in Orange County’s Fullerton Airport.
Date: Saturday, May 11th, 2024
Location: Fullerton Airport, 4011 Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, California 92832
Starts: 10:00 AM
Ends: 3:00 PM
Admission: Free
Vehicle Registration: HERE $40 for pre-registered cars. ($35 for each additional car, same owner.)
To learn more contact All Pontiac Car Show organizers for more information HERE. Including details about attending and displaying your car. Also about becoming a car meet vendor or sponsor.