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Pictured: 1934 Pierce Arrow Silver Arrow Coupe owned by George Teebay

August Car Cruises, Festivals, Shows

FONTANA: Car Show August 7, 2026, 5-8 p.m.
Spring St. (between Juniper Ave. and Sierra Ave.)
Admission is free and a great band performs in concert!
fontana.org
Free car show entry for first come cars meeting these specifications: Classics Pre-1979; Pre-1979; Low Riders; Specialty/Exotic Limited edition cars, super cars and marquees such as a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Bentley, Lotus, Bugatti, McLaren, Maserati, etc.; Motorcycles 

ATASCADERO: Atascadero Lake Car Show August 22, 2026, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in
Downtown Atascadero
Atascadero Lake Park
9315 Pismo Ave.
midstatecruizers.org
 Hot El Camino Cruise Nite on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., continues on Saturday with Mid State Cruizers Car Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Atascadero Lake Park followed by Dancing in the Streets in the Downtown from 5-10 p.m.

McCLOUD: Motor the Mountain Car Show August 15, 2026, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Hoo Hoo Park
McCloud, CA
mccloudchamber.com
Unforgettable day of chrome, classics, horsepower, and family fun! Shop dozens of local vendors. Start your morning with the McCloud Fireman's Association Pancake Breakfast. Check out amazing classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, trucks, customs, and more!  Also see McCLOUD: Show & Shine August 14, 2026

SEASIDE: Concours d'Lemon August 15, 2026, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. registration
Seaside City Hall
440 Harcourt
Seaside, CA
concoursdlemons.com
Rust Buckets, Misfits, Mistakes and the worst of the automotive world are on display and the judges may accept bribes for Thrift Shop sourced trophies. The best part is that the show is free for participants and spectators, so you’ll get exactly what you pay for.

PEBBLE BEACH: Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance August 16, 2026, 10:30 a.m.
Vintage Car Parade and Display on Ocean Avenue
 $TICKETS, pebblebeachconcours.net
Open to the public
Nearly 200 of the rare, unique vehicles invited to compete in the world-famous Pebble Beach Concours

PLEASANTON: West Coast Nationals August 21-23, 2026
Alameda County Fairgrounds
4501 Pleasanton Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 94566
$ spectator, good-guys.com
West Coast Nationals features over 3,000 1972 & older hot rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks and classics on display. America's Most Beautiful Street Rod is crowned Saturday evening  

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.

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