California Car Festivals
California April Car Shows and Festivals
KINGSBURG: Kingsburg Car Show April 17-18, 2026. Downtown streets are filled with beautifully restored antiques, automobiles, muscle cars, street rods, trucks, and more beginning Friday night with the car cruise down Draper Street. Dance the night away to live music. On Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. car enthusiasts of all ages can see the gleaming beauties on display. Location: 1475 Draper Street, Kingsburg, CA kingsburgchamber.com
LA JOLLA:
La Jolla Concours D'elegance April 24-26, 2026
Friday cars are
lined along La Jolla Village 5 p.m. to closing. Saturday features a
Cabaret Party. Sunday is the show.
Location: La Jolla Cove at Ellen Browning Scripps Park,
1133 Coast Blvd. La Jolla (San Diego), CA Adult: $75-up
LaJollaConcours.com
LA VERNE: Cool Car Show April 4, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in Old Town La Verne, D & 3rd Street just south of Bonita. Classic cars and classic rock music combine for exciting times in the biggest event every year in Old Town. The event is always the Saturday before Easter. CoolCruiseCarShow.com Free admission, ci.laverne.ca.us
PLYMOUTH: Military Vehicle Collectors of California April 15-18, 2026. Camp Plymouth Swap Meet & Military Vehicle Display, 49er RV Village & Amador County Fairgrounds, Plymouth, CA. All types of privately owned, ex-military vehicles invited. Free admission and parking. Military parts and military collectibles vendors only. Camping and other info at MVCCNews.net
BAKERSFIELD: Annual Western Street Rod Nationals April 24-26,
2026
Kern County Fairgrounds Main Gate
1142 South "P" Street
Bakersfield CA, 93307
$, kerncountyfair.com
1,800 vehicles! This event is no longer just for street rods, its open to many more
vehicles. Pre-1987 hot rods, rat rods, customs, vintage vehicles,
military vehicles, low riders, bombers, imports, exports, Ferrari,
Muscle cars, VW's including buses, 4 wheel drive, off road and street
rods.
SEAL BEACH: Seal Beach Car Show April 25, 2026, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 600 cars are featured on Main Street between Pacific Coast Highway and Ocean in Downtown Seal Beach, CA sealbeachchamber.org
BENICIA: Benicia Classic Car Show April 19, 2026, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
1st Street & East B Street
Benicia, CA
Free,
pantherbandboosters.com
The show displays 300 American-made 1989 and earlier vehicles and draws 5,000 spectators.
Oldies-type music, silent auction, prizes, and awards as well as high school traveling musicians
perform. Spectator attendance is free.
Annual fundraiser supports the high school marching band, color guard,
jazz, and concert music programs.
REDDING: Kool April Nites Car Show April 17-26, 2026
HALF MOON BAY:
Pacific Coast Dream Machines
April 26, 2026, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Half Moon Bay Airport
Half Moon Bay, CA
$30-35, pacificcoastdreammachines.com
Vintage planes and classic cars make for an exciting day of shine. Live
music, food, vendors and good times!
Past events
IRWINDALE: Fabulous Fords Forever 57 vehicle classes on display and car registration is only $45. $15 spectator admission, fabulousfordsforever.com