2026 Car Show Calendar

Planning a car show in CT in 2026? Email complete info to budw@ride-ct.com to be added to RIDE-CT’s comprehensive 2026 Connecticut Car Show Calendar. RIDE-CT makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the listings based on posted flyers and contact with the shows. If you spot a typo or occasional error, let us know so it can be quickly corrected. Thanks!

Updated August 2, 2026

RIDE-CT updates the calendar frequently. Dates in red denote changes and postponements, usually due to weather. Dates in purple are shows that RIDE-CT has attended – 25 shows so far. 

2026

August

7 – The second annual Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department Car Show at 5 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Torrington, CT. Entry $10. (Rain date August 14.)

8 – The 12th annual New England Auto Museum Summertime Car show from 3 to 8 p.m. on Hope Street (new location) in Bristol, CT. Entry $15, spectators free. (Enter a corner of Hope Street and Riverside Avenue.)

8 – Utility Contractors Association of Connecticut Yankee Peddler Car & Truck Show from 1 to 4 p.m. at The Truck Bar at 151 Webster Square Road in Berlin, CT. Entry $20 pre-registered and $25 day of show, spectators free. (CANCELED.)

8 – Naugatuck Inaugural Classic Cars and Summer Stars Car Show & Summer Music Event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Old Firehouse Road in Naugatuck, CT. Entry $10. Music from noon to 8:30 p.m.

8 – Creamery Brook Retirement Village Car Show from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 36 Vina Lane in Brooklyn, CT.

8 – The fifth annual Sons & Daughters Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Nick’s Char Pit at 22 Middletown Avenue in North Haven, CT. Entry $15 for pre-registration, $20 day of the show. (Rain date August 15.)

8 – Platt Panther Cruise Night & Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. at Platt High School at 220 Coe Avenue in Meriden, CT. Entry $10. Open to cars, truck and motorcycles.

9 – The eighth annual Italian American Police Society / Vincent Penna Jr. Memorial Car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 148 East Avenue in Norwalk, CT. Entry $20, spectators free. (Rain date August 16.)

9 – The Connecticut Jeep & Bronco Jamboree from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Guilford Fairgrounds at 111 Lovers Lane in Guilford, CT. Entry $10, spectators fee.

9 – American Classic & Muscle Car Show by American Italian Civic Club from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 476 Boyden St. in Waterbury, CT. Entry $10.

9 – The ninth annual Summer Car Show by Berlin VFW Post #10732 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 152 Massirio Drive in Berlin, CT. Entry $10. (Rain date Aug. 16.)

9 – The 5th annual Dubs & Suds at Hops on the Hill Brewery from 1 to 5 p.m. at 275 Dug Road South in Glastonbury, CT.

9 – The annual Main Street Cruise in Downtown Putnam from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Putnam, CT. Entry free, spectators free.

14 – Cruisin’ Friday Night from 5 to 8 p.m. at Uncle D’s Diner at 869 Mill Street in East Berlin, CT. (Rain date August 21.)

15 – The 10th annual Cruise for a Cause Community Fundraiser Car Show staged by the The Congregational Church of Salem from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Salem Town Green at 244 Hartford Road in Salem, CT. Admission free. (No rain date.)

15 – The 15th annual KIDSAFE CT’s Jerry Bundy Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tolland County Agricultural Center at 24 Hyde Avenue in Vernon, CT. Entry $10, spectators free, (Rain or shine.)

15 – The second annual CTF Team Steve Classic & Exotic Car/Motorcycle/Jeep Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southington Drive-In at 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, CT. Entry $20.

15 – Memorial Car Show in honor of Spencer Jorgenson from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Community Chapel at 24 Hawley Road in Oxford, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

15 – Warren Woods Car Show presented by the Warren Republican Town Committee from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 251 Brick School Road in Warren, CT. Entry $15, spectators free.

16 – The 48th annual Litchfield Hills Historical Automobile Club Auto Show & Swap Meet from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Goshen Fairgrounds on Route 63 in Goshen, CT.

16 – The inaugural American Made Muscle Car Cruise Summer Showcase for modern, classic, muscle cars, trucks and SUVS from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field at 615 Silver Lane in East Hartford, CT. Entry $40 for judged, $20 for display, $60 for Dyno entry, spectators $10.

16 – Cruising Stamford Vintage to Early 80s Car Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Stamford (Columbus Park to Veterans Park). Entry $20, spectators free. (Rain date August 23.)

22 – The 31st AMCs at the Drive-In from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike (Route 322) in Southington, CT. Open to owners of AMC, Rambler, Jeep, Hudson, Nash and pre-1988 Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth models. Entry $15 before Aug. 13, $20 after Aug. 13.

22 – Beaters & BBQ Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 401 Federal Road in Brookfield, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

22 – The fifth annual Moroso Performance Car Show from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 80 Carter Drive in Guildford, CT. Entry $10, spectators $5. (Rain date August 23.)

23 – The 41st annual Sock Hop and Car Show on the Prospect Town Green from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Center Street in Prospect, CT. No entry fee.

23 – The sixth annual Legacy Cars, Jeeps & Motorcycle Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southington Drive-In at 995 Meriden-Waterbury Road in Southington, CT. Entry $20.

23 – Dream Show at the Farmington Polo Club at 152 Town Farm Road in Farmington, CT.

23 – Air-Cooled at the Orchard for Corvairs and Volkswagens from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lyman Orchard at 32 Reeds Gap Road in Middlefield, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

29 – The second annual Summertime Classic Car Show by Surfside Veterans from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at West Haven City Hall community parking lot. Entry $10 (early registration) and $20 (day show).

29 – Nature’s Campsites Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. at 96 Ekonk Hill Road in Voluntown, CT. Entry free for cars.

30 – British Wheels on the Green from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Connecticut Antique Machinery Association Museum at 31B Kent Cornwall Road (Route 7) in Kent, CT. More details TBA.

September

2 – The 29th annual Cruise Night on Main Street from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Main Street in Middletown, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

5 – The 11th annual Rotary Club of Ledyard Car Cruise from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ledyard Town Green at 728 Colonel Ledyared Highway in Ledyard, CT. Free Admission. (Rain date September 12.)

5 – The 12th annual Broad Brook Fire Department Car & Bike show for cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at at East Windsor Park & Reservoir at 27 Reservoir Aveniue in Broad Brook, CT. Entry $10. (Rain date Sept. 6.)

6 – Historic Festival 44’s Sunday in the Park Concours and Gathering of the Marques at Lime Rock Park at 60 White Hollow Road in Lakeville, CT. Gates open at 7 a.m.

6 – North Haven Police PBA Labor Day Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at North Haven High School at 221 Elm Street in North Haven, CT. Entry $10. (Rain date September 7.)

6 – The sixth annual Danbury Car & Truck Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Danbury War Memorial at 1 Memorial Drive in Danbury, CT. (Rain date Sept. 7.)

11 – Oliver Wolcott Technical High School Class of 2027 Car Show from 4 to 8 p.m. at OWTS at 75 Oliver Street in Torrington, CT. Entry $15 for pre-registration, $20 day of show.

12 –  The eighth annual Cindy’s Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Glastonbury Elks Lodge at 98 Woodland Street in Glastonbury, CT. Entry $10 per person. Under 12 and nurses free.

13 – The 35th annual Summer Cruise for pre-1985 vehicles from 1 to 6 p.m. in downtown Thomaston, CT. No entry fee.

13 – Connecticut Classic Car Show presented by the South Windsor American Legion Post #133 and the Connecticut Military Corvette Club from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 100 Bidwell Road (off of Route 5 south) in South WIndsor, CT. Entry $10. (Rain date Sept. 20.)

13 – The Connecticut Volkswagen Association’s 22nd annual VW Meet from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Southington Drive-In at 935 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

13 – The third annual Teamster Horsemen Motorcycle Association Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Polish American Club at 194 West Spring Street in West Haven, CT. Entry $20 per person. (Rain or shine.)

13 – The 66th annual Yankee Yesteryear Car Club Auto Show and Swap Meet at 9 a.m. at the Brooklyn Fair Grounds on Route 169 in Brooklyn, CT. Entry $10, spectators $5.

13 – Car Show & Chicken Barbecue at noon at the Knights of Columbus at 236 Main Street in Somers, CT. Chicken dinner is $15.

19 – The third annual 1782 Cars On Main Street car show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 250 Main Street in Wethersfield, CT. Entry $20 ($50 for VIP car). (Rain date Sept. 26.)

19 – The inaugural Cars & Commerce Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hamden Town Center Park at 2761 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden, CT. Entry $15, spectators free. (Rain date Sept. 20).

19 – Morning Star Lodge No. 47 Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seymour High School at 2 Botsford Road in Seymour, CT. Entry $10, spectators free. (Rain date September 26.)

19 – The second annual St. Rose of Lima School Car, Truck and Bike Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 40 Church Hill Road in Newtown, CT. Entry $15 (pre-registration) and $20 (day of show), spectators $2 (per car).

19 – CT Modified Drive-In Charity Car Show from noon to 5 p.m. at Mansfield Drive-In Theatre and Marketplace at 288 Stafford Road in Mansfield Center, CT.

19 – Billy Perrotti’s annual Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Southington Drive-In at 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

20 – The Harvest Cruze Car & Motorcycle Show/Marketplace, co-sponsored by the Watertown Lions Club and Watertown Parks & Recreation Department, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Watertown High School parking lot at 324 French St. in Watertown, CT. Entry $15, spectators free.

20 – Innovators Show and Shine All Mopar Show presented by Mopars in Motion from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Artioli Dodge at 535 Enfield Street in Enfield, CT. Entry $15 for non-members. (Rain or shine.)

20 – The 25th Valley Collector Car Club Charity Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Goodwin University in East Hartford, CT. Entry $10. Show car entrance at 3 Pent Road. Spectator entrance 1 Riverside Drive.

20 – The 29th annual New England Oldsmobile Club All-Olds Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southington Drive-In at 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, CT. Entry $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Free for pre-1950s cars. (Rain date is Sept. 27.)

20 – The second annual Car Show to Bendfit Cancer Care Fund of the Litchfield Hills at noon at Norbrook Farm Brewery at 204 Stillman Hill Road in Colebrook, CT. Entry $10.

20 – The second annual Cam Jammers Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dudleytown Brewing Company at 1001 Day Hill Road in Windsor, CT. Entry $15 (pre-1996 models only).

20 – The 13th annual Larry’s Auto Machine Family Fun Car Cruise from noon to 4 p.m. at 175 Leonard Drive in Groton, CT. (Rain date August 27.)

26 – Mum Festival “In Loving Memorial of Jimmy Foote” Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. at Memorial Boulevard Magnet School parking lot at 70 Memorial Boulevard in Bristol, CT. Entry $10. Gates open at 10 a.m. Entrance on South Street.

26 – The third annual Cercemaggiore Community Cub Car shiow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grand Oak Villa Grounds at 550 Sylvan Lake Road in Oakville, CT. Entry $15. (Rain date Oct. 11.)

26 – Plainville Day Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Robertson Airfield at 62 Johnson Avenue in Plainville, CT. Entry $15.

27 – The fourth annual Third Church Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 94 Miner Street in Middletown, CT. Entry $10. (Rain date Oct. 4.)

27 – Car Show benefiting CAFAF’s Children’s Hope Fund from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort at 99 Powder Hill Road in Middlefield, CT. Entry $15 (cash only), spectators free.

27 – The 20th annual Beacon Falls Lion Club Car Show from 8 a.m. (registration begins and goes until 11) to 2 p.m. (awards announced) at 65 Lancaster Drive in Beacon Falls, CT. Entry $15, spectators $5. (Rain date Oct. 4.)

27 – Doo Wop Cruisers present Cruise-In for a Cause benefiting the The Friends of the Wallingford Animal Shelter from noon to 3 p.m. at the Lowe’s/Chipotle parking lot at 1094 North Colony Street in Wallingford, CT.

October

3 – 2026 Audrain Supercar Concours for supercars and hypercars from the past 30 years from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI.

4 – The 2026 Audrain Newport Concours d’Elegance from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, RI.

4 – The third annual Breast Cancer Awareness Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southington Drive-In at 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, CT. Entry $20, spectators free. (Rain date Oct. 11.)

4 – The fourth annual Kickin’ Country Car, Truck and Tractor Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nonnewaug High School at 5 Minor Town Road in Woodbury, CT. Entry $10, spectators $5. (Rain date Oct. 11.)

10 – Branford Yacht Club Car & Truck Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 39 Goodsell Point Road in Branford, CT. Entry $10, spectators free (but $5 donation welcomed). (Rain date October 11.)

10 – Nexgen Trunk of Treat Car Show from 1 to 6 p.m. at 70 Memorial Boulevard in Bristol, CT. Entry $25 and $60 for VIP. Spectators free. (Rain date Oct. 11.)

10 – Faith Baptist Church Classic Car Show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 182 Broad Brook Road in Enfield, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

11 – The Cars for Kids Automobile Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Connecticut Junior Republic at 550 Goshen Road (Route 63) in Litchfield, CT. Entry $10, spectators $5 per car. 

11 – The 57th annual Seymour Lions Benefit Car Show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at MPI Microboard at 36 Cogwheel Lane in Seymour, CT. Entry $10, spectators $5.

11 – Wethersfield Police Cadet Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cove Park at 60 State Street in Wethersfield, CT. Entry $10, spectators free. (Rain date October 25.)

11 – Knights of Columbus Council #11835 Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. at Church of the Holy Family at 185 Church Street in Hebron, CT. Entry $15. (Rain date Oct. 18.)

11 – The 11th Air Cooled Classic Car Show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Green at 110 Myrtle Avenue (across from Town Hall) in Westport, CT. All air-cooled models welcome. Entry $25, spectators free.

11 – The 33rd annual New Fairfield Lions Club Car Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 178 Shortwoods Road in New Fairfield, CT. (Rain date October 18.)

16-17 – The third annual New England Concours d’Elegance at Lionheart Country Club at 65 Nod. Rod in Avon, CT. Details TBA.

17 – Rescue Benefit Car Show from 2 to 6 p.m. at Outer Light Brewery at 266 Bridge Street in Groton, CT. Admission $5.

24 – Hot Rod Hootenanny from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Farm at Carter Hill at 86 East Hampton Road (Route 66) in Marlborough, CT. Entry $10. (Rain date Oct. 25.)

24 – Beaters & Buds Boo Bash from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 53 McDermott Avenue in Torrington, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

24 – The fourth annual Car Show by the Rotary Club of Plainfield from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lions Park (Plainfield Town Hall) at 8 Community Avenue in Plainfield, CT. Entry $10. (Rain date October 25.)

24 – The Fourth Annual Car Show and Trunk or Treat from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at at Bridgeport P.A.L. Complex at 2 Quarry Road un Trumbull, CT. Entry $20 plus candy to give out. (Rain date October 25.)

24 – The 11th annual Town of Farmington Volunteer Fire Departments Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1690 New Britain Avenue in Farmington, CT. Donations welcome.

25 – March Farm’s Trunk or Treat Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 160 Munger Lane in Bethlehem, CT. Entry $10, spectators $ (per car).

November

1 – Summer Knights Classis Auto Swap & Sell from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bethany Airport on Route 63 in Bethany, CT. Admission for spectators $10.

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January

17-18 – Auto Parts Swap ‘n Sell from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Eastern States Exposition at 1305 Memorial Avenue in West Springfield, MA. Admission $15.

25 – Gasper’s Winter Knuckle Breaker social gathering from 9 a.m. to noon at Gasper’s Automotive Restoration at 330 Main Street in Manchester, CT.

31 – Winter Beater Car Meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1 Peerless Way #17 in Enfield, CT. Entry free.

February

7 – 2026 Northeast Gas Bash Advertising Winter Show from 8 a.m. to noon at Polish National Alliance Park at 117 North Plains Industrial Road in Wallingford, CT. Admission $5.

March

8 – The fourth annual Antique & Collectible Toy Show from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department at 5 Tyler Drive in North Franklin, CT. Early bird admission $10 at 9 a.m., free after 10 a.m.

28 – Unmatchd season opener at noon at 325 Woodstock Road in Putnam, CT. (Rain date April 11.)

28 – Team Fuerza Music and Chill from 5 to 9 p.m. at 571 New Haven Road in Naugatuck, CT.

29 – Hammer City Kustom’s Ice Break’n, Model Makin, Fantastic Plastic Model Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 141 S. Main Street, Unit 15-1 in Beacon Falls, CT. Admission free for exhibitors and spectators.

29 – Cars for a Cause at noon at The Brooklyn Gathering Club at 660 Wauregan Road in Brooklyn, CT. Entry $5 requested.

April

3 – 12 – The New York International Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Center.

4 – CT Modified Season Opener from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Transit at 10 Falls Avenue in Norwich, CT.

5 – Easter Sunday Car Meet from noon to 5 p.m. at Humacao Restaurant & Lounge at 775 Silver Lane in East Hartford, CT.

10 – Cars for Courage Car Show presented by Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and the Southern Connecticut State University Car Club from 3 to 8 p.m. at Brownell Hall at 114 Farnham Avenue in New Haven, CT. Entry $20.

12 – Quinnipiac University Car Club Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 370 Bassett Road in North Haven, CT. Entry $15.

12 – Heav’nly Donut “Fill the Crosley” Food Drive from noon to 5 p.m. at Heav’nly Donuts at 653 New Haven Avenue in Derby, CT.

12 – The 38th annual Ty-Rods Spring Auto Swap Meet beginning from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stafford Motor Speedway at 55 West St. in Stafford Springs, CT. Admission $15.

12 – Dome Show Connecticut Season Opener from 1 to 6 p.m. at Danbury Sports Dome at 25 Shelter Rock Lane in Danbury, CT.

12 – Spring-Fest from noon to 6 p.m. at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, CT. Elite VIP show car $75, VIP show car $50, general show $40, spectators $20.

18 – Beaters & Buds Truck, Car and Bike Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Higher Collective at 53 McDermott Avenue in Torrington, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

18-19 – Brooklyn Swap Meet at Brooklyn Fairgrounds on Route 169 in Brooklyn, CT. Gates open at 7 a.m. Admission $5. (SUNDAY CANCELED.)

18 – Fifth annual car show presented by the University of New Haven Imports & Domestics Car Club from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1131 Campbell Avenue in West Haven, CT. Entry VIP $15, regular $10.

18 – Annual Spring Opener at Auto Zone from noon to 3 p.m. at 720 Long Hill Road in Groton, CT. (Rain or shine.)

19 – Central Car Club Spring Charity Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Central Connecticut State University Student Center at 105 Ella Grasso Boulevard in New Britain, CT. Entry $20, spectators free.

19 – Spring Charity Fairfield University Car Show from 9 to 11 a.m. at Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT.

25 – The Connecticut Street Warriors present Season Opener Parking Garage Show from 3 to 9 p.m. at Meriden Mall at 470 Lewis Avenue in Meriden, CT.

25 – The annual TMHS Car Cruise from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tourtellotte Memorial High School at 785 Riverside Drive in North Grosvenordale, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

25 – The second annual Automotive Swap Meet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American Italian Civic Club at 476 Boyden Street in Waterbury, CT.

25 – Veterans Are Heroes Forever Car & Motorcycle Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church at 2071 Baldwin Street in Waterbury, CT. Entry $10, spectators $1.

25 – Park and Chill from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Advance Auto Parts at 32 Rubber Avenue in Naugatuck, CT.

25 – East Greenwich Lions Club Classic Car Show from 4 to 7 p.m. at Crafted Hope Brewery at 1485 South County Trail in East Greenwich, CT. Admission free.

25 – Lincoln Tech Car Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 97 Newberry Road in East Windsor, CT. Entry $10 pre-regiustration and $15 day of show.

26 – The Connecticut Street Rod Association presents Spring Dust-Off and National Street Rod Association Appreciation Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CSRA Clubhouse at 316 Woodhouse Ave. in Wallingford, CT.

26 – The Belltown Antique Car Club presents its 51st annual Antique Engine and Tractor meet from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Salmon River State Park on Route 16 in East Hampton CT. Donations accepted. (Rain or shine field conditions permitting.)

26 – The Foxbody Club of Connecticut Season Opener from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Truck Bar at 151 Webster Square Road in Berlin, CT.

26 – The Dublin Car Show from 1 to 5 p.m. at 42 East High Street in East Hampton, CT. (Rain date May 3.)

26 – UConn Car Club Spring Show from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at C Lot in Storrs, CT. Admission $10 per person.

26 – Breakout Lucille at Lucille’s Café benefitting Joy Scanlon from 9 to 11 a.m. at 740 Colonel Ledyard Highway in Ledyard, CT. Entry $10, spectators $5. (Rain date May 10.)

May

1-3 – The Rhinebeck Antique Car Show and Swap Meet at Duchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck, NY. Rods and customs on Saturday and unmodified and antique classic cars on Sunday. Entry $20 (pre-registration) and $30 (day of show).

1 – Rocking Horse Bar & Griill Spring Truck Show 2026 at 6 p.m. at 57 Hartford Turnpike in Vernon, CT.

2 – Essex Car Show from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Church at 14 Prospect Street in Essex, CT. Entry $20, spectators $5.

2 – Classic Car Show at Oxford Spring Fair at Oxford Town Hall at 486 Oxford Road in Oxford, CT. Entry $10. Cutoff year is 2006. Arrival time for cars is 8 a.m.. Fair starts at 10 a.m.

2 – Southington Drive-In Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. at 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, CT. Entry donation.

2 – The 19th annual E.J.K. Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Xavier High School at 181 Randolph Road in Middletown, CT. Entry $15, spectators $1.

2 – Platt Tech Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Platt Tech High School at 600 Orange Avenue in Milford, CT. Open to cars, trucks, motorcycles and emergency vehicles. Entry $20, spectators free.

2 – CT Modified Town Fair Tire Meet from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 113 Salem Turnpike in Norwich, CT.

2 – Fritz’s Snack Bar Spring Dust-Off from 2 to 5 p.m. at 72 Oxford Road (Route 67) in Oxford, CT.

3 – The Connecticut Volkswagen Association’s 35th annual Spring Dust-off from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Loos & Co. at the junction of routes 169 and 101 in Pomfret Center, CT.

3 – American Classic & Muscle Car Show by American Italian Civic Club from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 476 Boyden St. in Waterbury, CT. Entry $10.

3 – Connecticut Street Rod Association’s 56th annual Spring Swap Meet from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at (new location) the old Bethany Airport at 685 Amity Road (Route 63) in Bethany, CT. Spectators $10.

7 – Seymour Lions Club Dust-Off Cruise from 5 to 8 p.m. at 814 Derby Avenue in Seymour, CT.

8 – Friday Rad Stallions Car Meet from from 6 to 9 p.m. at 475 John Downey Avenue in New Britain, CT.

9 – Stripes & Steel Hand on the Wheel Cars & Coffee fundraiser from 9 to 11 a.m. at Daniel Hand High School at 286 Green Hill Road in Madison, CT. Entry $5. (Rain or shine.)

9 – Class of 2027 Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kaynor Technical High School at 43 Tompkins Street in Waterbury, CT. Entry $5, spectators $2. (POSTPONED until May 16.)

9 – The third annual Naugatuck High School Marching Band Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. at Naugatuck High School at 543 Rubber Avenue in Naugatuck, CT. Entry $10. (POSTPONED until May 16.)

9 – Emmett O’Brien THS Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 141 Prindle Avenue in Ansonia, CT. Entry $10., spectators free. (POSTPONED until May 16.)

9 – Blessing of the Bikes & Classic Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 837 Charles Street in Torrington, CT. Entry $10, spectators free. (Rain date May 16.) (POSTPONED until May 16.)

9 – Model T & A Era Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Beardsley’s Cider Mill & Orchard at 278 Leavenworth Road in Shelton, CT. For cars 1931 and older.

10 – The Connecticut Bandit HO Slot Car Show from 8 a.m. to noon at Stonington Steel at 7 Pendleton Hill Road in North Stonington, CT. Admission free.

16 – El Teteo Stowe Center Car Exhibition from noon to 4 p.m. at the Stowe Center for Literary Education at 77 Forrest Street in Hartford, CT.

16 – Class of 2027 Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kaynor Technical High School at 43 Tompkins Street in Waterbury, CT. Entry $5, spectators $2. (Rescheduled from May 9.)

16 – The third annual Naugatuck High School Marching Band Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. at Naugatuck High School at 543 Rubber Avenue in Naugatuck, CT. Entry $10. (Rescheduled from May 9.)

16 – Emmett O’Brien THS Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 141 Prindle Avenue in Ansonia, CT. Entry $10., spectators free. (Rescheduled from May 9.)

16 – Blessing of the Bikes & Classic Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at 837 Charles Street in Torrington, CT. Entry $10, spectators free. (Rescheduled from May 9.)

16 – First-ever Riverton Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Riverton Fair Grounds in Riverton, CT. Entry $10. (Rain date June 6.)

16 – Go Topless at Norbrook Jeep Show from noon to 4 p.m at Norbrook Farm Brewery at 204 Stillman Hill Road in Colebrook, CT. Rain or Shine.

16 – The first-ever Wallace Car Show Fundraiser from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Michael Wallace Middle School ay 3465 East Main Street in Waterbury, CT. Entry $20, spectators free. (Rain date May 17.)

16 – Classic Car, Motorcycle and Truck Show from 1 to 5 p.m. at E.C. Goodwin Tech at 735 Slater Road in New Britain, CT. Entry $10, spectators $5. (Rain date May 30.)

16 – East Coast Euros Car Meet & Show from 3 to 6 p.m. at Westbrook Outlets at 314 Flat Rock Place in Westbrook, CT.

16 – Sunset Car Show for vintage cars (1964-1984 give or take) from 6 to 9 pm. at 185 Stafford Road in Mansfield, CT. (Rain date May 17.)

16 – Mitchell Volkswagen’s Autobahn in the Valley from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 416 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury, CT. Event is free.

16 – Daikoku Night from 7 to 10 p.m. at Crabtree Nissan at 2191 Straits Turnpike in Middlebury, CT.

17 – The ninth annual Wright Tech Car & Motorcycle Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Scalzi Park at 97 Bridge Street in Stamford, CT. Entry $20 for cars and $10 for motorcycles, spectators $5. (Rain date May 31.)

17 – Walnut Beach Association Car Show and Beach Market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Walnut Beach in Milford, CT. Entry $20.

17 – The Others Third Annual Automotive Swap Meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Farm at Carter Hill at 86 East Hampton Road in Marlborough, CT. Vendor space $30 (must pre-register). Admission free for spectators.

17 – The annual Boothe Memorial Park Antique & Classic Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Boothe Memorial Park & Museum at 5744 Main St. in the Putney section of Stratford, CT. Entry $20.

17 – Litchfield Lions Club Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the former Litchfield High School at 14 Plumb Hill Road in Litchfield, CT. Motorcycles welcome. Entry $15, spectators free.

17 – The inaugural North Haven High School Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 221 Elm Street (North Haven High School parking lot) in North Haven, CT. Entry $10.

17 – The 41st annual Pontiac / Oakland / GMC Spring Show and Swap Meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Masonicare at 67 Masonic Avenue in Wallingford, CT. Entry $10 before May 15, $15 day of show. (Rain date May 31.)

17 – Cars, Coffee & Cameras from noon to 3 p.m. at Executive Jeep / Nissan at 900 Universal Drive in North Haven, CT.

18 – Cardo Car Show 2026 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at Enfield High School at 1264 Enfield Street in Enfield, CT. Entry free, donations welcome.

22 – Cromwell Memorial Day Car Show from 4 to 8 p.m. at Pierson Park on West Street in Cromwell, CT.

23 – May Motor Madness Bike & Car Show presented by Freedom Road Harley-Davidson and the Mopar Club of Connecticut from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 557 West Main Street in Branford, CT. Entry free.

23 – Berlin Fire Department’s 12th annual Autorama from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sage Park on the Berlin Turnpike in Berlin, CT. Entry $10.

23 – Mansfield Drive-In Car Show by CT Modifed from noon to 5 p.m. at 228 Stafford Road in Mansfield Center, CT. Entry $20 per car, spectators $10 per car.

23 – Sport Hill Races – Hill Climb Demonstration & Antique Car Show featuring early Brass Era cars from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Easton Town Library parking lot at 691 Morehouse Road in Easton, CT. No entry fee. (POSTPONED. New date TBA.)

23 – Gathering of the Rides from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cardone & Daughter Automotive at 4 Custom Drive in Old Saybrook, CT. Please bring non-perishable food item for Shoreline Soup Kitchen. (Scheduled to be held as planned as of 1:45 p.m. Friday.)

23 – American Classic & Muscle Car Show, Family Festival and Stock the Pantry Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 526 Huntingdon Avenue in Waterbury, CT. Entry is a non-perishable food item. (POSTPONED until June 13.)

23 – The fifth annual Special Olympics Classic Car Show from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Monroe Fireman’s Field at intersection of Route 111 and Route 110 in Monroe, CT. Entry $15. (POSTPONED until May 30.)

23 – Everlasting Nutrition Car Show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 3 Turkey Hills Road in East Granby, CT. (Rain date May 24.)

24 – The 15th Royals’ Garage Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, CT. (POSTPONED. New date to be announced.)

24 – Z2 Motorsports Season Opener Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 724 Allen Street in New Britain, CT. Entry $20, spectators free. (POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 31.)

24 – CT Blockbullyz Season Opener from noon to 4 p.m. at Fine Little Dispensary at 85 Turnpike Drive in Waterbury, CT. (POSTPONED until June 7.)

25 – Memorial Day Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Community Chapel at 24 Hawley Road in Oxford, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

25 – Memorial Day Car Show at Fish Family Farm from noon to 3 p.m. at 20 Dimock Lane in Bolton, CT. Entry $10. (CANCELED due to wet field.)

28 – Cars and Pizza presented by Gino’s and RPM United from 4 to 9 p.m. at 50 Main Street in East Hartford, CT.

29 – The 18th annual Torrington Lions Club Car Show from 5 to 9 p.m. in downtown Torrington, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

29-30-31 – The Greenwich Concours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park at 100 Arch Street in Greenwich, CT. Saturday is the Concours de Sport and Sunday is the the Concours d’Elegance. Spectator admission $65 each day.

30 – Cars with a Cause – Driving for Autism from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at The Shaboo at 1 Jillson Square in Willimantic, CT.

30 – Meriden’s Knights of Columbus Council 2 annual car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holy Angels Church parking lot at 585 Main Street in South Meriden, CT. (POSTPONED until June 13.)

30 – The fifth annual Special Olympics Classic Car Show from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Monroe Fireman’s Field at intersection of Route 111 and Route 110 in Monroe, CT. Entry $15. (Rescheduled from May 23.)

30 – Wrap Wizards Car Meet from 1 to 6 p.m. at 21 Still River Drive in New Milford, CT. Free event.

31 – The 47th annual Woodbury Lions Club Car, Truck and Bike Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hollow Park in Woodbury, CT. Entry $20, spectators $10.

31 – Italian Society of Middletown Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Palmer Field on Washington Street in Middletown, CT. Entry $15.

31 – The ninth annual Spring Car Show by Berlin VFW Post #10732 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 152 Massirio Drive in Berlin, CT. Entry $10. (Rain date June 7.)

31 – Luxury on the Move luxury and exotic vehicle show from 1 to 4 p.m. at 9 Halls Road in Old Lyme, CT. Admission free.

31 – Caliber Can Food Drive Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 392 Naugatuck Avenue in Milford, CT. Entry a can of food.

31 – Nissan Legends: Z vs. S-Chassis Car Meet from 4 to 8 p.m. at Creative Venue at 40 Logan Street in Bridgeport, CT.

31 – Border Wars Cruzin’ New Milford from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the John Pettibone Community Center on Pickett District Road in New Milford, CT. Entry $20, spectators free.

31 – Z2 Motorsports Season Opener Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 724 Allen Street in New Britain, CT. Entry $20, spectators free. (Rescheduled from May 24.)

June

5 – The fifth annual Cruise Night at St. Francis Xavier Church from 4 to 9 p.m. at 26 Land Road in New Milford, CT. (Rain date June 19.)

6 – Barnum Festival Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1545 Monroe Turnpike in Monroe, CT. Entry $20, spectators $5. Motorcycles welcome. (Rain date June 7.)

6 – The New Milford High School Grad Party third annual Show & Shine Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 388 Danbury Road in New Milford, CT. Entry $20, spectators free. (Rain date June 7.)

6 – Cortes Family Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Southington Drive-In at 995 Meriden-Waterbury Road in Southington, CT. Entry $20, spectators free. (Rain date June 20.)

6 – The fourth annual Horsepower Car Show benefiting the Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Powder Ridge Mountain Park & Resort at 99 Powder Hill Road in Middlefield, CT. Entry $20, spectators $5. (Rain date June 7.)

6 – Greenwich Police Department Scholarship Fund Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Greenwich Town Hall at 101 Field Point Road in Greenwich, CT. Entry $20 in advance, $25 day of show. (Rain date June 7.)

6 – Vinal Tech Car & Truck Show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 60 Daniels Street in Middletown, CT. Entry $20 ($15 for students), spectators free.

6 – The 24th annual Classic Cruise Night at Apple Rehab from 4 to 8 p.m. at 35 Bunker Hill Road In Watertown, CT. Entry free, spectators free. (Rain date June 7)

6 – Tuned Society Crew Season Opener Charity Car Show from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Floor & Decor parking lot at 116 Federal Road in Danbury, CT.

7 – The 38th annual British by the Sea Gathering by the CT MG Club featuring British cars, trucks and motorcycles from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford, CT.

7 – Cars 4 Paws Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southington Drive-In at 935 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, CT. Entry $10. (Rain date June 21.)

7 – Wicked Big Meet (all Subaru car show) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stafford Motor Speedway at 55 West St. in Stafford Springs, CT.

7 – The tenth annual CT Seaport Car Club Antique and Classic Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Fairfield Ludlowe High School at 785 Unquowa Road in Fairfield, CT. Entry $20, spectators free. (Rain date June 14.)

7 – Meriden Lions Club Duck Race and Car & Bike Show form 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 77 State Street in Meriden, CT. Open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles. Entry $10

7 – Boost by the Beach at 10 a.m. at Little Pub at 60 Beach Drive in Stratford, CT.

7 – Mine Hill Distillery Car Show from 1 to 4 p.m. at 5 Mine Hill Road in Roxbury, CT.

7 – CT Blockbullyz Season Opener from 1 to 4 p.m. at Paradise Restaurant & Banquet Hall at 557 Wakelee Avenue in Ansonia, CT.

12 – Niantic Main Street Car Cruise/Vintage car show on St. John’s Green from 4 to 7 p.m. in downtown Niantic. Non-perishable food items requested.

12 – Millerton Mobil Car Show from 4 p.m. until dark at retro Mobile gas station on Route 44 in Millerton, NY. (CANCELED due to expected rain.)

13 -14 – The 25th anniversary Connecticut Yankee Chapter Truck Show from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds on Route 61 in Bethlehem, CT. Entry $10, spectators $4.

13 – The Town of Groton Outdoor Market & Classic Car Show from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. between Thrive 55+ and the Groton Public Library at 102 Newtown Road in Groton, CT. Entry by donation.

13 – New Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department Car Show from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 302 Ball Pond Road in New Fairfield, CT. Entry $20, spectators $5, seniors $2. (Rain date June 27.)

13 – Orange Congregational Church 2026 Strawberry Festival Red Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Orange Fairgrounds at 525 Orange Center Road in Orange, CT. Entry $20. (rain date June 14.)

13 – Veterans Are Heroes Forever Flag Day Car & Motorcycle Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tyrrell Middle School at 500 Todd Road in Wolcott, CT. Admission free.

13 – The fourth annual Memorial United Methodist Church Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 867 West Avon Road in Avon, CT. (Rain date June 20.)

13 – The fifth Bring Back the Rad v The Rad Strikes Back 80s and 90s Car Show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Priam Vineyards at 11 Shailor Hill Road in Colchester, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

13 – The 30th annual Route 66 Cruisers Cruise on the Connecticut River from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at 36 Harbor Drive in Middletown, CT. Entry $10, spectators free. (Rain date June 14.)

13 – Rallye for a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. from New Country BMW in Hartford to Lime Rock Park. Open to all makes, including vintage, classic, sports and modern cars. Described as a game, tour and adventure. Individual car registration $125.

13 – American Classic & Muscle Car Show, Family Festival and Stock the Pantry Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 526 Huntingdon Avenue in Waterbury, CT. Entry is a non-perishable food item. (Rescheduled from May 23.)

13 – Car Show, Craft Fair & Farmers Market at the Four Town Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 56 Egypt Road in Somers, CT. Entry $10, spectators free. (Rain date June 14.)

13 – Meriden’s Knights of Columbus Council 2 annual car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Holy Angels Church parking lot at 585 Main Street in South Meriden, CT. (Rescheduled from May 30.)

13 – The 48th annual CT Military Vehicle Show and Flea Market from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Zagray’s Farm Museum at 544 Amston Road in Colchester, CT. Entry $5.

14 – Wethersfield Spring Car Show presented by Over the Hill Gang, Eastern Chapter from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Webb School at 51 Willow Street in Wethersfield, CT. Entry $10, spectators free. (Rain date June 21.)

14 – CASA Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wolcott High School at 457 Boundline Road in Wolcott, CT. Entry $10.

14 – Veterans Are Heroes Forever Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at American Legion Post 165 at 1253 Wolcott Road in Wolcott, Ct. Entry $10.

14 – The 34th annual Summer Knights Car & Motorcycle Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Berlin Fairgrounds at 410 Beckley Road in Berlin, CT. Entry $10 (car and motorcycle), spectators $5.

17 – Car Show at Palmer Field from 5 to 8 p.m. to benefit the American Legion at 49 Bernie O’Rourke Drive in Middletown, CT. Entry $10, spectators free. Open to cars, trucks a bikes. (Rain date June 24.)

18 – Cruising Newington Classic Car Show from 5 to 8 p.m. at Market Square in Newington, CT. Entry $10, spectators free. (POSTPONED until June 25.)

18 – The 13th annual Monaco Ford Car Show from 4 to 7 p.m. at Irish American Home Society at 132 Commerce Street in Glastonbury, CT. Entry $10, spectators $5.

19 – The fifth annual Little Sisters of the Poor Classic Car Show from 5 to 8 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Residence at 1365 Enfield Street in Enfield, CT. Entry $10.

20 – The Northeast Volks 4th Annual Auto Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 370 Linwood Avenue in New Britain, Ct. Entry $10, spectators free.

20 – Pride & Class Festival for cars, motorcycles and trucks from noon to 6 p.m. at Waterbury Municipsl Stadium at 1200 Watertown Avenue in Watertown, CT. Entry $10 for cars and motorcycles, $25 for trucks and tow trucks. (Rain date June 21.)

20 – Downtown Wallingford’s Block Party and Car Show from 2 to 6 p.m. on South Main Street in Wallingford, CT. Entry free.

20 – Cars + Food Trucks from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at River Glen Park at 175 Canton Road (Route 179) in Burlington, CT. Entry $5.

20 – The fifth annual Car Show at the Landing of North Haven from 1 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 201 Clintonville Road in North Haven, CT.

21 – The fourth annual Pups & Pints Car Show fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Father’s Day at the Norbrook Farm Brewery at 204 Stillman Hill Road in Colebrook, CT. The show benefits the non-profit Food Banks for Pets. Dogs are encouraged to attend with their owners no matter whether they are showing off a classic car or coming as a spectator. SPONSORED BY RIDE-CT

21 – The 33rd annual Terryville Bug-A-Fair Volkswagen Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Terryville Fairgrounds at 171 Town Hill Road in Terryville, CT. Entry $20, spectators $10.

21 – Branford Festival Car Show from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hammer Field at 46 Church Street in Branford, CT. Entry $10.

21 – The third annual Executive Chevrolet Summer Kick-Off Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 399 North Colony Road in Wallingford, CT. Donation of $10 for show cars requested.

21 – Yankee Chapter Buick Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wallingford Buick – GMC at 1122 North Colony Road in Wallingford, CT. Entry $15, spectators free.

21 – The 14th annual Wolcott Congregational Church Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Woodtick Recreation Area ar 201 Nichols Road in Wolcott, CT. Entry $15, spectators free. (Rain date June 28.)

21 – The 22nd Vintage Vehicles Antique & Classic Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shelton History Center at 70 Ripton Road in Shelton, CT. Entry $20, spectators $5.

21 – The 16th annual Ross Jenacaro Memorial Auto Show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Enterprise Corporation Towers at 4 Corporate Drive in Shelton, CT. Entry $15. (Rain date June 28.)

21 – CT Posse Corvette Show (for Corvettes only) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Middletown Chevrolet at 660 South Main Street in Middletown, CT. Entry $20 (judged), $15 (for sale) and $10 (fun field). (Rain date June 28.)

21 – Father’s Day 80s Cruise Night from 4 to 7 p.m. at Brewbury at 1383 Whittemore Road in Middlebury, CT.

21 – Father’s Day Car Show by Foxbody Club of Connecticut from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dudleytown Brewing Compoany at 1001 Day Hill Road in Windsor, CT. Entry $5.

21 – Father’s Day Car & Bike Show by CT Blockbullyz from 1 to 4 p.m. at 194 Beacon Road in Beacon Falls, CT. (Rain or shine.)

23 – Connecticut Nostalgia Night & Connecticut Dragway Reunion presented by Connecticut Street Rod Association from 5 to 9 p.m. at New Life Church at 350 High Hill Road in Wallingford, CT. Entry $10, spectators $5. (POSTPONED. New date TBA.)

24 – Montville Township 4th of July Celebration Car Show from 5 to 9 p.m. at Montville High School at 100 Horseneck Road in Montville, CT. Entry free.

25 – Cruisin’ with the Clauses car gathering and concert from 6 to 8 p.m. at the town athletic complex in Harwinton, CT. Suggested donation for cruise cars is $5 or food donation. (Rain date July 2.)

25 – Cruising Newington Classic Car Show from 5 to 8 p.m. at Market Square in Newington, CT. Entry $10, spectators free. (Rescheduled from June 18.)

25 – Salsa & Steeel Havana Nights Car Show from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Atria Darien at 50 Ledge Road in Darien, CT. Entry $5.

26 – The 10th annual Freestone Council 7 of Knights of Columbus Car Show from 3 to 8 p.m. at Church of St. Mary at 45 Freestone Avenue in Portland, CT. Entry $10, spectators free. (Rain date June 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

27 – Rumble in the Country from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Terryville Fairgrounds at 171 Town Hill Road in Terryville, CT. Entry $10.

27 – The third annual Car Show benefitting Veterans and First Responders from noon to 4 p.m. at Elks Lodge No. 2202 at 98 Woodland Street in South Glastonbury, CT. Entry $20, spectators free. (Rain date June 28.)

27 – Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer Benefit Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 20 North Street in Enfield, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

27 – The sixth annual Military Vehicle Concours from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Greater Middletown Military Museum at 200 Walnut Grove Road in Veterans Memorial Park in Middletown, CT. Antique and modern military vehicles on display with reenactors. Admission free. Donations appreciated.

27 – Children’s Miracle Network Fundraiser Car Show benefiting Connecticut Children’s Hospital from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walmart at 220 Salem Turnpike in Norwich, CT. Entry $20. (Rain date June 28.)

27 – Andover’s 250th American Anniversary USA Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Andover Sportsman’s Club at 122 Route 6 in Andover, CT. Entry free for vehicles and spectators.

27 – Cars & Chill at Lido’s Restaurant from 5 to 8 p.m. at 75 Pomeroy Street in Meriden, CT.

27 – Car Meet from noon to 3 p.m. at Hubbard Park at 999 West Main Street in Meriden, CT.

28 – AJ Leonard Memorial American Classic & Muscle Car Show by American Italian Civic Club from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 476 Boyden St. in Waterbury, CT. Entry $10.

28 – Annual Vintage Car Show at Hilltop Farm Store & Creamery from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1616 Mapleton Avenue in Suffield, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

28 – Festa Italiana Car Show hosted by Mopars in Motion from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as part of Generale Ameglio’s Italian Festival in parking lot across from13 Beaver Street in New Britain, CT. Entry for non-club members $15.

28 – The 52nd annual Concours D’Elegance by the Jaguar Club of Southern New England from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Lyman Orchards at 32 Reeds Gap Road on Middlefield, CT.

28 – Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Longley’s Restaurant at 249 West Main Street in Branford, CT. Admission $10.

28 – Higher Power Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ay Nutmeg Plaza at 72 Newtown Road in Danbury, CT. Entry $20, spectators $5.

July

4 – 4th of July Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Community Chapel at 24 Hawley Road in Oxford, CT. Entry $10.

5 – The 26th annual Bethlehem Firefighters Association Car Show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bethlehem Fair Grounds at 384 Main Street in Bethlehem, CT. Entry $10, spectators $5. (Rain date July 12.)

11 – The first-ever Preston VFW Post 9452 Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Preston Community Park at 13 Route 117 in Preston, CT. Entry $15. (Rain date July 12.)

11 – Oxford Center Fire House Car Show from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 484 Oxford Road in Oxford, CT. Entry $12 (pre-registration) and $15 (day of show).

11 – The third annual Stafford Fire Department Car & Truck Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mineral Springs Camp Ground at 135 Leonard Road in Stafford Springs, CT. Entry $20, spectators free. (Rain date July 12.)

11 – Lyman Memorial High School Car & Truck Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lyman Memorial High School at 917 Exeter Road in Lebanon, CT. Entry $10, $2 for spectator parking. (Rain date July 12.)

11 – CT.S.W. Summer Showdown Car Show from noon to 6 pm. at Day Hill Dome at 875 Day Hill Road in Windsor, CT. (Rain date July 12.)

11 – Silver City Shakedown from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for pre-1965 hot rods and customs at 74 Birdsey Avenue in Meriden, CT. Admission $10 per person.

11 – Northeast Gas Bash Advertising Show from 7 a.m. to noon at The Farm at Carter Hill at 86 East Hampton Road in Marlborough, CT.

11 – Naugatuck Historical Society Classic Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tuttle House Lawn at 380 Church Street in Naugatuck, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

11 – The 30th annual Route 66 Cruisers Cruise on the Connecticut River from 3 to 7:30 p.m. at 36 Harbor Drive in Middletown, CT. Entry $10, spectators free. (Rain date July 12.)

11 – American Car Show celebrating American power, style and heritage from noon to 4 p.m. at Taylor Brooke Brewery at 818 Route 171 in Woodstock, CT.

12 – Falls Village Car & Motorcycle Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Falls Village, CT. Entry $15, spectators free.

12 – Sunset Grille Car Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 834 Northfield Road (Route 63) in Watertown, CT. Entry $15, spectators free. Cutoff year 1990. (Rain date July 19.)

12 – The second annual Motor-Mania Car Show presented by the Connecticut Street Rod Association from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 316 Woodhouse Avenue in Wallingford, CT. Entry $10 per person. (Rain date July 18.)

12 – The fourth annual Bethel Police Department Car Show from 3 to 7 p.m. at Bethel Municipal Center at 1 School Street in Bethel, CT. Entry $20.

12 – General Motors Car Show from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. hosted by Richard Chevrolet at 1405 Highland Avenue in Cheshire, CT. General Motors vehicles only. Entry $20.

12 – Crazy J Ride and Shine Car Show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 820 Enfield Street in Enfield, CT. Entry for vehicles is a donation, spectators free.

17 – Torrington Police Explorers Car Show from 5 to 9 p.m. on Main Street in downtown Torrington, CT. Entry $10, spectators free. (Rain date July 18.)

18-19 – Zagray Farm Museum Summer Show and Swap Meet from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 544 Amston Toad (Route 85) in Colchester, T. Admission $10. (Rain or shine.)

18 – Back in Time Car show at noon at Strong-Porter Museum at 2382 South Street in Coventry, CT. Entry $10. Benefits Coventry Historical Society. (CANCELED. Will return in 2027.)

18 – The Connecticut Volkswagen Association’s 13th annual Frog Rock Gathering from noon to 3 p.m. at 212 Pomfret Road (Route 44) in Eastford, CT. (POSTPONED until July 19 due to thunderstorms in forecast.)

18 – Cars & Chill at Lido’s Restaurant from 5 to 8 p.m. at 75 Pomeroy Avenue in Meriden, CT. (POSTPONED. New date TBA.)

18 – Summer Show from noon to 4 p.m. at the Rocking Horse at 57 Hartford Turnpike in Vernon, CT. Preferred parking $15. Spectator (show cars) free.

19 – Stew Leonard’s Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 3475 Berlin Turnpike in Newington, CT. Entry $10, spectators free. (Rain date July 26.)

19 – Harwinton and Bristol Lions Clubs Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town Hall complex on Bentley Drive in Harwinton, CT. Entry $10, spectators free. (Rain or shine.)

19 – The Connecticut Volkswagen Association’s 13th annual Frog Rock Gathering from noon to 3 p.m. at 212 Pomfret Road (Route 44) in Eastford, CT. (Rescheduled from July 18 due to forecast.)

19 – The inaugural New Milford Cares Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the John Pettibone Community Center at 2 Pickett District Road in New Milford, CT. Entry $15, spectators free. (Rain date Aug. 1.)

19 – Car show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Tailored Closet/Premier Garage at 10 Liberty Way in Niantic, CT.

20 – Doo Wop Cruisers present Holiday for Giving Car Show from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Lowe’s/Chipotle parking lot at 1094 North Colony Street in Wallingford, CT. Entry free. Donation of an unwrapped toy welcomed.

25 – Hitter Mafia Car, Bike and Truck Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southington Drive-In at 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike (Route 322) in Southington, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

25 – The 21st annual Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Club Classic Car Show from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center 100 Lyme Street (Route 1) in Old Lyme, CT. Entry $20, spectators $5. (No rain date.)

25 – Hollie’s Christmas in July Car Show at 2 p.m. at Nick’s Country Kitchen at 3G Flanders Road in Bethlehem, CT. Entry new unwrapped toy.

25 – Mine Hill Distillery Car Show from 1 to 4 p.m. at 5 Mine Hill Road in Roxbury, CT.

25 – Cars & Community Summer Cookout at 9 a.m. at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, CT.

25 – Park and Chill from 6 to 9 p.m. at 78 Rebeschi Drive in North Haven, CT.

26 – The 7th annual Pine Rock Fire Company #4 Car and Truck Show at Scinto Tower at 4 Corporate Drive in Shelton, CT. Gates open at 8 a.m. Entry $15 (or $10 with donation of unwrapped toy). (Rain date Aug. 2.)

26 – Veterans Are Heroes Forever Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tyrrell Middle School at 500 Todd Road in Wolcott, CT. Entry $10, spectators $2.

26 – Cruzin’ New Milford from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the John Pettibone Recreational Center at 2 Pickett District Road in New Milford, CT. Entry $20. (Rain date TBA.)

26 – Ellie’s 6th annual Birthday Charity Car Show from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Southington Drive-In at 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

26 – Toyota & Mazda Car Gathering at 10:30 a.m. at Chapel Park at 15 James Street in New Haven, CT.

30 – Gruel Britannia Classic Car & Bike Show at 5 p.m. at 161 Cross Highway in Westport, CT.

AUGUST

1 – First annual car cruise at the Italian American Civic Club by Route 66 Cruisers from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 550 Arbutus Street in Middletown, CT. Entry $10, spectators free. (Rain date August 2.)

1 – The fifth annual City Point Yacht Club Car Show at 10 a.m. at 347 Kimberly Avenue in New Haven, CT. Entry $15. (Rain date August 2.)

1 – Porter and Chester Institute presents the Waterbury Campus Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 881 Wolcott Street in Waterbury, CT. Entry $10, spectators free.

1 – Lost Acres Fire Department Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Salmon Brook Park on Route 10 in Granby, CT. Entry $10. (Rain date Aug. 8.)

1 – The 10th anual Community Car Show from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 399 Munson Street in New Haven, CT. (Rain date August 2.)

1 – The second annual East Haven Ridgefield Building Supply Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 29 Prospect Street in Ridgefield, CT. Entry $20 (suggested donation).

1 – Velocity in Volumes Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pequot Library at 720 Pequot Avenue in Southport, CT. Entry $20.

1 – The Big Dawg Truck Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Raymond’s Auto at 892 Route 32 in North Franklin, CT.

2 – The 59th annual Belltown Vintage Motorcar Meet from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Haddam Neck Fairgrounds at 26 Quarry Hill Road in Haddam Neck, CT. Pontiac is feature marque. Entry $10, spectators $5.

2 – Cars.R.US24 + Endometriosis Charity Car Show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southington Drive-In at 995 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike in Southington, CT. Entry $20, spectators free. (Rain date Aug. 9.)

2 – The 25th Cruisin’ on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Manchester, CT.

2 – Car Show for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Connecticut Valley Brewing Company at 765 Sullivan Avenue in South Windsor, CT. Entry $10, spectators free. (Rain date August 9.)

2 – The 31st Corvette Show from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Moroso Performance Products at 80 Carter Drive in Guilford, CT. Entry: $25 for judge class, $5 for spectators. (Rain date August 9.)

2 – Car Show Bridgewater / Wheels for Meals presented by the Bridgewater Republican Town Committee from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Pratt Pavilion at 2 Sarah Sanford Road East in Bridgewater, CT. Entry $15. (Rain date Aug. 16.)

2 – The Dublin’s seventh annual car show from 1 to 5 p.m. at 42 East High Street in East Hampton, CT. (Rain date August 9.)

2 – Camp Car Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 725 Sullivan Avenue in South Windsor, CT. (Rain date August 9.)

Check out RIDE-CT’s YouTube channel for videos of 2026 car shows in CT.

2027

January

16-17 – Auto Parts Swap ‘n Sell from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Eastern States Exposition at 1305 Memorial Drive in West Springfield, MA. Admission $15.

February

6 – 2027 Northeast Gas Bash Advertising Winter Show from 8 a.m. to noon at Polish National Alliance Park at 117 North Plains Industrial Road in Wallingford, CT. Admission $5.

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