Orange County Car Shows & Cars and Coffee Events 2026
Find upcoming Orange County car shows, Cars and Coffee gatherings, cruise-ins and automotive swap meets throughout 2026. Events include weekly and monthly meets as well as major annual shows. Dates and locations can change, so confirm the latest details with the organizer before attending.
Event dates and times can change. We verify listings whenever possible, but check the event organizer’s website or social media before attending. Organizers can submit or correct an event.
Upcoming Orange County Car Shows
| Event | Date & Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tustin Veterans Day Celebration & Car Show | November 7, 2026 | 10 AM–2 PM | Veterans Sports Park, Tustin |
| ünStock (Porsche Club of America) | November 8, 2026 | 10 AM–2 PM | Huntington Beach Pier |
| Cypress Veterans Day Car & Motorcycle Show (HB Car Club) | November 14, 2026 | 10 AM–2 PM | American Legion Post 295, Cypress |
| Marconi Magic Toy Drive | November 15, 2026 | 9 AM–2 PM | Marconi Automotive Museum, Tustin |
| VFW Post 3173 Car Show | November 15, 2026 | 11 AM–4 PM | VFW Post 3173, 805 E. Sycamore St., Anaheim |
| Pistons & Brunch Toy Drive | November 22, 2026 | 10 AM–1 PM | Highway 39, Anaheim |
| Brea Holiday Car Show | December 6, 2026 | 10 AM–4 PM | Downtown Brea |
| OC Mustang Club Holiday Light Cruise (RSVP required) | December 10, 2026 | 5:30–9 PM | Brea Sports Park, 3333 E. Birch St., Brea |
| OC Impalas Toys for Tots Car Show | December 13, 2026 | Times TBA | Center Street Promenade, Downtown Anaheim (date per the Downtown Anaheim Association) |
| Pistons & Brunch | December 20, 2026 | 10 AM–1 PM | Highway 39, Anaheim |
Weekly Cars and Coffee & Car Meets
Informal gatherings can change or pause with little notice, so use the organizer link to confirm before driving. Check the organizer for vehicle restrictions, admission or registration requirements.
| Event | Schedule | Location |
|---|---|---|
| South OC Cars & Coffee | Every Saturday | 9–11 AM | San Clemente |
| Donut Derelicts Cars & Coffee | Every Saturday | 5–8 AM | Huntington Beach |
| Donuts & Dipsticks Cars & Coffee | Every Saturday | 7–9 AM | Kenny’s Donuts, Placentia |
| GardenWalk Coffee Cars & Culture | Every Saturday | 8 AM–1 PM | Anaheim GardenWalk |
| Super Star Saturday Car Show | Every Saturday | 5–7:30 PM | Orange — confirm before going |
| Hot Rods at the Beach | Every Sunday | 8–11 AM | Glory Days Beachside Grill, Seal Beach — no organizer site; confirm before going |
| Balboa Car Show | Every Sunday | 7–9 AM | Balboa Fun Zone parking lot, Newport Beach — confirm before going |
| Chihuahua Newport Beach Car Show | Every Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM | Newport Beach |
| Modelo Mondays | Every Monday | 6–9 PM | Larry’s Pizza, Fullerton — no organizer site; confirm before going |
| Big Wednesdays Car Show | Every Wednesday | 5–7 PM | Mr. D’s Diner, Placentia |
| Historic Main Street Car Show | Every Friday | 4–8 PM | Garden Grove |
Monthly Orange County Car Meets
| Event | Schedule | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Cars & Coffee at Kimmie’s | First Saturday | 8–11 AM | Cypress |
| Cars, Coffee, and Donuts | First Saturday | 8 AM | Anaheim |
| OC Yota Nights | Second or third Saturday; varies | 7 PM | Garden Grove — 2026 schedule unconfirmed; confirm before going |
| Cars and Coffee at Segerstrom Shelby Event Center | First Sunday | 7:30–9:30 AM | Irvine |
| Cars and Coffee Classics (Downtown Anaheim) | First Sunday | 9 AM–1 PM | Center Street Promenade, Anaheim |
| All American Brew Works Car Meet | First Sunday | 12–2 PM | All American Brew Works, 5120 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim |
| Cars & Coffee Villa Park | Third Sunday | 7–10 AM | Villa Park |
| Classics & Craft Beer | Second Sunday | 11 AM–2 PM | Anaheim |
| Ladera Ranch Rides Cars and Coffee | Second Sunday | 9–11 AM | Oslo Coffee Co., Ladera Ranch |
| Carbs N’ Coffee | Third Sunday | 9–11 AM | Orange |
| Pistons & Brunch | One Sunday a month; dates vary | 10 AM–1 PM | Anaheim |
| Quarantine Cruise | Third Sunday | 7–9 AM | Costa Mesa |
| Cafe Cito Cars & Coffee | Third Saturday | 7 AM | Suavecito, Santa Ana — confirm before going |
| Silverado Cars & Coffee | Last Sunday | 9 AM–12 PM (confirm times before going) | Silverado |
| Exotics & Espresso | Last Sunday | 9–11 AM | New location TBA — check organizer |
| Classics Under the Antlers (Elks Lodge Friday Night Car Show) | First Friday | 4–8 PM | Buena Park Elks Lodge |
| Mopar 360 First Fridays | First Friday | 4:30–10 PM (confirm times before going) | Placentia |
2026 Dates Awaiting Confirmation
2026 date not yet confirmed — check the organizer before attending. Month-only listings are kept here until an organizer publishes a clearly dated 2026 schedule.
- OC Auto Show / SoCal Drive Experience — No 2026 show. The event is being relaunched as the SoCal Drive Experience in 2027; dates and location TBA.
- Cruisin’ for a Cure — 2027 date TBA — OC Fair & Event Center
- Cars N’ Copters on the Coast — Not held in 2026
- Newport Beach Car Fest — Not held in 2026; planned return in 2027 at a larger venue
- OCMC Holiday Gala — Not on the club’s 2026 calendar
- Winter Overdrive Car Show & Holiday Boutique — December
Car Swap Meets
Buena Park Classic Swap Meet
Fourth Sunday monthly | 6–10 AM | Buena Park Elks Lodge
Studebaker Car Show & Swap Meet
2027 date TBA | La Palma Park, Anaheim
Long Beach Hi-PO Swap Meet & Car Show
Next dates: November 8 and December 13, 2026 | 6 AM–1 PM | Veterans Memorial Stadium, Long Beach
Looking for general flea markets rather than auto parts? See our Orange County swap meets and flea markets guide.
Past 2026 Orange County Car Shows
View past 2026 events
Completed 2026 events included Kiwanis Land Car Show, Cruisin’ 2 Freedom, San Juan Capistrano Classic Car Show, Marina High School Vikings Car Show, Wonderland Market Classic Car Show, Carroll Shelby Tribute, Hotrods N Heroes, Cars & Coffee Classics at Nite, Cambra Speed Shop Grand Opening Car Show, ACES Hot Rod Resurrection, Seal Beach Classic Car Show, Yorba Days Car Show, Orange Plaza Rotary Car Show, Reunion Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, Laguna Hills Car Show, 365 Club Concours d’Elegance, Studebaker Car Show & Swap Meet, Huntington Beach Concours d’Elegance, VW Revival Weekend, Brea Father’s Day Car Show, F-100 Western Nationals, Brea Country Fair, Hot Rods on the Tarmac, Marconi Annual Open House, American Legion Post 133 Car Show, LHCC Car Show, Corn Festival Classic Car Parade, Dana Point Classic Car Show, Pageant of the Thunderbird Car Show, San Clemente Car Show, Classics on the Hill Car Show and, on September 26, Porsches on the Flightline, the SVdP Parish Fest Car Show and the Newport El Classic & Exotic Car Show (10 AM–2 PM at Newport Elementary, Newport Beach). October 3–4 events included Driving Hope Home Community Car Show & Fall Festival, Patriots & Paws 12th Annual Car & Motorcycle Show, Heels & Wheels at The Marconi, Laguna Beach Classic Car Show & Oktoberfest and American Luxury Car Show & Picnic. October 10–11 events included the All American Car & Truck Show, Placentia Heritage Car Show, All-Chevrolet Car Show and Oldsmobile Club Memorial Car Show & Picnic. October 17–18 events included the Woodie Car Show at Doheny State Beach and Silverado Days Classics on the Green in Buena Park. October 24–25 events included the Anaheim Fall Festival Classic Car Show and Mustang Madness.
Orange County Car Show FAQ
Where are the biggest car shows in Orange County?
Major annual events are held throughout Orange County, including Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, San Clemente, Laguna Beach, Brea and Dana Point. The OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa is one of the larger venues.
Are Orange County car shows free?
Many Cars and Coffee gatherings are free to attend, while larger shows may charge admission or require paid vehicle registration. Check the organizer link for the event you plan to attend.
What is the difference between a car show and Cars and Coffee?
Cars and Coffee is typically a casual recurring meetup, while a traditional car show is more likely to have scheduled hours, vehicle registration, judging, awards, vendors or entertainment.
Do I need to register my vehicle?
It depends on the event. Spectators usually do not register, but many formal car shows require advance registration for display vehicles. Confirm requirements with the organizer.
Are Orange County car shows family-friendly?
Many are promoted as community or family events, but activities and venue rules vary. Review the organizer’s information before attending with children.
How often is this calendar updated?
Enjoy OC reviews the calendar throughout the year as organizers publish or change dates. Because schedules can change after publication, always confirm directly with the organizer.
How can an organizer submit a car show?
Use the Enjoy OC contact page to submit a new event or request a correction.
