Show cars parked along a palm-lined downtown street at the Dream Car Classic in Stuart
Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville Area Car Events

5 dated shows and 2 recurring meets fall within 50 miles of Gainesville.

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Car show dates near Gainesville

Earliest show at the top.

Thu, Nov 12through Sun, Nov 15
Fall BrawlDrag night
Gainesville Raceway
Gainesville, Alachua County
Sat, Nov 21
Clay County Fairgrounds
Green Cove Springs, Clay County
Sat, Mar 6, 2027
Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival Auto Show 2027Car show · Entry: $20 one car or $35 two cars before Feb. 27; $25 day of
McPherson Complex
Ocala, Marion County
Thu, Mar 11, 2027through Sun, Mar 14, 2027
Gainesville Raceway
Gainesville, Alachua County
Row of classic cars with hoods up on the lawn at a Fort Myers car show

Photo: Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0

Regular meets in the Gainesville area

Among these 2 meets, 1 take place in Gainesville.

Sat, Nov 79 am
Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Tioga Town CenterFirst Saturday of the month, 9 am to 11 am
Tioga Town Center
Newberry, Alachua County
Sun, Nov 89 am
Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Ford's GarageSecond Sunday of the month, 9 am to 11 am
Ford's Garage
Gainesville, Alachua County

Earlier dates around Gainesville

These usually come back each year.

Sat, Oct 24
Night of FireDrag night
Gainesville Raceway
Gainesville, Alachua County
Sat, Mar 7
12th Annual Habitat Ocala Strawberry Festival Auto ShowCar show · Entry: $20 one car / $35 two cars before Feb 27; $25 per car on the day
McPherson Complex
Ocala, Marion County
Thu, Mar 5through Sun, Mar 8
Gainesville Raceway
Gainesville, Alachua County
Sat, May 3, 2025
Festivals of Speed OcalaCar show
World Equestrian Center
Ocala, Marion County

Where shows are staged near Gainesville

Gainesville Raceway

Gainesville, Alachua County

Gainesville Raceway is an NHRA drag racing facility.

World Equestrian Center Ocala

Ocala, Marion County

The property covers more than 2,000 acres.

Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing

Ocala, Marion County

The museum has curated drag racing history since 1976.

Other nearby towns with listings

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What Gainesville drivers want to know

Red Ford Torino GT convertible at a Fort Myers car show

Photo: Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0

Any car events near Gainesville this weekend?

2 this weekend; see the list above. Florida this weekend.

Which show comes next for Gainesville drivers?

Middleburg Civic Association Fall Festival and Car Show on Nov 7, 2026 in Middleburg, about 37 miles away.

Is there a cruise night inside Gainesville?

Gainesville has 1, including Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Ford's Garage.

Does Gainesville have Cars and Coffee nearby?

Start with Gainesville Cars & Coffee at Ford's Garage, Gainesville; 2 are within 50 miles.

How close is Gainesville to Daytona Beach?

82 miles straight line; the road trip is longer.

What county should Gainesville drivers check?

Alachua County. The Alachua County section.

Any car museums close to Gainesville?

Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing in Ocala.

Can I list a Gainesville cruise night here?

Submit it here; it is checked against the link.

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