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Upcoming California Car Shows for 2026

May 2, 2026

Get ready to cruise into one of the most exciting highlights of the Route 66 Big Birthday Bash — our Car Show! Whether you’re showcasing a classic beauty, a custom build, or your everyday pride and joy, this is your chance to shine.

Display your vehicle, connect with fellow car enthusiasts, and be part of a celebration honoring the iconic Route 66. Trophies, bragging rights, and plenty of admiration await!

Don’t miss your chance to roll in, show off, and make history — register today and be part of the show!

Newberry Springs, California

newberryspringschamber.com/the-route-66-big-birthday-bash

May 9, 2026

For more information go to:
www.MayMadnessSanRafael.com

May 16, 2026

May 17, 2026

May 22-24, 2026

May 23, 2026

May 30, 2026

For more information and tickets go to: fuelfest.com

June 5-7, 2026

June 6, 2026

June 13, 2026

Please visit www.sierravalleychamber.com

June 13, 2026

For more information and tickets go to: fuelfest.com

June 16, 2026

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August 21-23, 2026

Goodguys 39th West Coast Nationals

August 21-23, 2026

Alameda County Fairgrounds

4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Online Advance General Admission (ages 13+)-$27.00*

At-Event General Admission (ages 13+)-$30.00**

Online Advance Kids Admission (ages 7-12)-$10.00*(All Days); Kids (ages 6 & under)-FREE

At-Event Kids Admission (ages 7-12)-$11.00*(All Days); Kids (ages 6 & under)-FREE

Parking-$15.00 fee charged by the Alameda County Fairgrounds

America’s Favorite Car Show returns to its roots for a celebration of Cool Cars, Cool People and Good Times at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, California, on August 21–23 for the Goodguys 39th West Coast Nationals! The Crown Jewel event of the Goodguys 42nd season will bring over 3,000 of the country’s finest 1999 and older hot rods, trucks, customs, lowriders, muscle cars and classics together! Don’t miss Goodguys AutoCross racing series action featuring the Wilwood Disc Brakes “West Coast Shootout”, experience an earth-shaking Nitro Thunderfest, a Pinstriper’s Brush Bash, shop the huge swap meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral and vendor midway, enjoy live music, see which rides take home the top awards of the weekend including Builder’s Choice Top 10 selected by Roseville Rod and Custom, and so much more! On Sunday, American made or powered show cars of all years are welcome for the Meguiar’s All American Sunday celebration! For complete details and to register your vehicle or purchase tickets, visit www.good-guys.com/wcn.

August 29, 2026

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October 31, 2026

November 14-15, 2026

Goodguys 36th Autumn Get-Together

November 14 & 15, 2026

Alameda County Fairgrounds

4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566

Online Advance General Admission (ages 13+)-$27.00*

At-Event General Admission (ages 13+)-$30.00**

Online Advance Kids Admission (ages 7-12)-$10.00*(All Days); Kids (ages 6 & under)-FREE

At-Event Kids Admission (ages 7-12)-$11.00*(All Days); Kids (ages 6 & under)-FREE

Parking-$15.00 fee charged by the Alameda County Fairgrounds

America’s Favorite Car Show makes its final Bay Area pit stop of the 2026 season at the Alameda County Fairgrounds November 14-15 for the Goodguys 36th Autumn Get-Together! The show features over 2,500 of northern California’s slickest American made and powered show cars and trucks of all years on display! Plus, there’s the close racing action of the Goodguys AutoCross racing series action featuring the “Fall Shootout”. There’s also a huge swap meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral and vendor midway, enjoy live music, experience an earth-shaking Nitro Thunderfest exhibition and on Saturday be sure to check out the metal-munching Demolition Derby presented by Hayward Firefighters 1909! For complete details and to register your vehicle or purchase tickets, visit www.good-guys.com/agt.