Car Shows in California
17 upcoming shows and 70 recurring cruise nights and coffee meets across 25 counties, each linked to the page it came from.
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This Weekend in California
For October 17 to 18: 27 shows, cruise nights and meets.
Altadena, Los Angeles County
Antioch, Contra Costa County
Carlsbad, San Diego County
Corona, Riverside County
Discovery Bay, Contra Costa County
Huntington Beach, Orange County
La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles County
Oakdale, Stanislaus County
Placentia, Orange County
Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego County
San Clemente, Orange County
San Diego, San Diego County
The big California shows ahead
Multi-day shows and concours that bring cars in from across the West.
Nov 4, 2026
Sonoma Drags
Midweek grassroots drag racing night at Sonoma Raceway open to any licensed driver whose street car or motorcycle passes tech, with timed runs and bracket eliminations.
Nov 14 to 15, 2026
Goodguys 36th Fuel Curve Autumn Get-Together
Fall Goodguys get-together at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton that closes the Northern California season.
Dec 6, 2026
Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show
One of the seven yearly Pomona Swap Meet and Classic Car Show dates at Fairplex, with automotive parts vendors and a classic car corral, open 5 am to 2 pm.
Jan 30 to 31, 2027
Turlock Swap Meet
The 60th annual Turlock Swap Meet, a two day automotive parts swap meet and cars for sale corral at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds run by the Modesto Area A's Model A Ford club.
Feb 5 to 7, 2027
Grand National Roadster Show
The 77th Grand National Roadster Show, the longest running indoor car show, with over 500 judged vehicles inside the Fairplex buildings and the Grand Daddy Drive-In outside.
Mar 20 to 21, 2027
Goodguys 43rd FiTech Fuel Injection All American Get-Together
Spring Goodguys get-together at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton for American made and powered vehicles.
Apr 2 to 4, 2027
Goodguys 26th Meguiar's Del Mar Nationals
Three day Goodguys national event at the Del Mar Fairgrounds with a show field, autocross and the West Coast d'Elegance award.
Apr 30 to May 1, 2027
Temecula Rod Run
City run classic car event in Old Town Temecula with a Friday night cruise on Front Street and a Saturday show and shine of over 500 cars.
May 28 to 30, 2027
West Coast Kustoms Cruisin' Nationals
Annual gathering of traditional kustoms and leadsleds at the Santa Maria Fairpark, run by the West Coast Kustoms club formed in 1982.
May 29, 2027
Golden State Classics Car Show
The 19th annual Golden State Classics car show in the park in Paso Robles, run by the Golden State Classics Car Club.
Jun 13, 2027
San Marino Motor Classic
Judged concours in Lacy Park that funds local charities, preceded by the Symphony of Cars Gala on Saturday June 12, 2027.
Aug 12, 2027
Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance
Driving tour for Pebble Beach Concours entrants held on the Thursday of Pebble Beach Automotive Week.
California car meets in the next seven days
The next week holds 42 cruise nights, coffee mornings and club meets.
Altadena, Los Angeles County
Antioch, Contra Costa County
Carlsbad, San Diego County
Corona, Riverside County
Discovery Bay, Contra Costa County
Huntington Beach, Orange County
La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles County
Oakdale, Stanislaus County
Placentia, Orange County
Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego County
San Clemente, Orange County
San Diego, San Diego County
Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County
Tehachapi, Kern County
Spot a gap in the listings in California, then add the event with a working link.
Pomona, Pleasanton and Monterey: the big three
24 of the 49 California shows on file are in these three places.
The Fairplex in Pomona hosts the Grand National Roadster Show, home of the America’s Most Beautiful Roadster award, plus the Pomona Swap Meet several Sundays a year and the NHRA drag races next door. Goodguys brings its West Coast Nationals and Get-Together shows to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Each August, Monterey Car Week closes with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on the 18th fairway.
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California car shows by kind, city and county
County totals include past shows that have published results.
Counties
California car show questions
Which California towns host the largest car shows?
Pomona and Monterey. The Fairplex in Pomona hosts the Grand National Roadster Show and the Pomona Swap Meet, and Monterey Car Week ends with the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Goodguys fills the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton several times a year.
What are the next dates for the Grand National Roadster Show?
The listing shows Feb 5 to 7, 2027 at the Fairplex in Pomona.
Which California car events fall on this weekend?
27 shows, cruise nights and coffee meets for October 17 to 18, listed above.
What is a cruise night?
A casual evening meet where owners park in a lot, often at a diner or shopping center, and people walk around. Usually no judging and no fee.
Are there car meets all year in California?
Yes. 67 of the 70 California meets on file list no off season, and many run every weekend of the year.
What does it cost to show a car in California?
Large shows charge an entry fee for each car and often a spectator ticket; club and charity shows charge less, and coffee meets are free. Each row carries the fee the organizer posted.
How can I list my California show?
Send it through the Add a car show form on the California schedule with a link to the flyer or event page.
How are these California listings sourced?
From organizer and club websites, fairground and track calendars, and regional car event calendars. Every listing links to its source.
Plan your next California car weekend
Know a car show that is not listed?
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