Car Shows

June 6 & 7 - Capitola
4th Annual Capitola Rod & Custom Classic

On the beachfront in sunny Capitola, the Cam-Snappers Hot Rod Club will be hosting over 350 awesome cars, over 40 vendors and more. Call 831 475-6522 or go to www.capitolacarshow.com.

August 15 - Hollister
Downtown Hollister Street Festival

Don’t miss this fun-filled family event that includes a car show featuring over 125 “cool rides,” local non-profit and business information booths, food booths sponsored by local restaurants and local non-profit organizations, 4 stages with live music and entertainment and a jump house area for kids! Free admission for spectators, 10am to 5pm. We would love to have you participate in this event. For more information, contact the Hollister Downtown Association office at 831 636-8406.

August 14 - Seaside
Concorso Italiano

The Concorso Italiano will take place at the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch in Monterey from 9:30am to 5pm. A festive and fun event featuring fashion, Italian cuisine, live music, exotic automobiles, live commentary with automotive celebrities, and much, much more!  At its centerpiece are approximately 1,000 Italian cars and 400 non-Italian exotics, including beautiful displays of Italian motorcycles and Vintage aircrafts. For online information, tickets and registration call 425 742-0632 or www.Concorso.com.

August 15 & 16 - Monterey
Sports & Classics of Monterey

Offering over 200 of the world’s finest motor cars, many at no reserve, this event is the world’s largest sports and racing car auction, with an unparalleled roster of significant, historic and exotic cars of exceptional quality. Coinciding with the famed Pebble Beach Concours D’Elegance, the Sports & Classics of Monterey auction has and will continue to attract thousands of automobile enthusiasts and participants from around the world. It is presented by RM Auctions Inc. at the Portola Hotel & Spa and Monterey Conference Center. 2 Portola Plaza. For more call 800 211-4371.

August 15 - San Martin
7th Annual Custom & Classic Car Show

Happy Days in San Martin is back again with custom and classic cars and trucks, new hybrids and a swap meet. There will be food available, a huge raffle and a silent auction. Enjoy live music sponsored by the San Martin Neighborhood Alliance. The show is open from 11am to 5pm and costs just $5 per person for admission. Vendors contact Vicki Wittman at 408 683-4466. For swap meet information call Dick Smith at 408 988-4661 x675.

August 16 - Pebble Beach
59th Annual Pebble Beach Councours d’Elegance

This spectacular event exhibits some of the most unique prewar and postwar marques along with the latest in concept car designs. This annual affair raises over $10 Million dollars for charity and includes a series of related events, including the Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance, RetroAuto and the Pebble Beach Auction. Call 831-622-1700 or email info@pebblebeachconcours.net.