From vintage vehicles and hot rods to custom builds and muscle cars, car shows in Washington have something for every auto enthusiast. Major events in Spokane, Monroe, Tacoma, Chelan, and more combine impressive vehicle lineups with swap meets, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun.
Whether you’re looking for restoration parts or simply want to admire pristine classics, Washington offers automotive excitement set against scenic backdrops.
Car Shows in Washington State by Month
March
Moonshiners Annual Swap Meet, Puyallup
This popular 4×4 off-road and high-performance swap meet serves hot-rod builders and restoration enthusiasts looking for just the right part. Held at the Washington State Fair & Event Center.
April
Spokane Speed and Custom Show, Spokane
Washington’s largest indoor car show, drawing exhibitors and visitors from across the region with custom builds, classic cars, hot rods, and vendors. The indoor venue makes it a popular early-season destination for collectors.
May
Cruizin Chelan Car Show, Chelan
Enjoy a weekend of classic cars and kid-friendly fun in downtown Chelan. The main street will be packed with classic muscle cars, coupes, trucks, and more. Browse vendors and food trucks and enjoy live music at Riverwalk Park along the shore of Lake Chelan.
Les Schwab Classy Chassis Parade & Car Show, East Wenatchee
Part of the Apple Blossom Festival, visitors can enjoy a classic car parade followed by a large show of vintage and custom vehicles.
Monroe Auto Swap Meet, Monroe
One of the Northwest’s largest automotive swap meets featuring classic cars, parts, tools, memorabilia, and vintage collectibles. Held at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds.
June
Fenders on Front Street, Issaquah
This annual Father’s Day tradition features hundreds of classic and vintage vehicles, live music, food trucks, and family-friendly fun along Front Street in historic downtown Issaquah.
Camas Car Show, Camas
Head to Camas’ quaint downtown in the Columbia River Gorge for a long-running car show featuring classic and custom autos. Nearby Vancouver also hosts an annual drive-in event, Cruise the Couve.
Greenwood Car Show, Seattle
Part of the larger Greenwood neighborhood festival tradition, this summer car show features hundreds of vehicles, vendors, and live entertainment.
Dream Builders Car Show, Monroe
Held at Evergreen Speedway, this event has something for everyone. Catch live racing action, music, a kids’ zone, a loudest engine contest, a tire-shredding burnout contest, and more.
Yakima Valley Swap Meet & Car Show, Union Gap
A large regional swap meet and car show in the Yakima Valley, this event attracts restoration enthusiasts and collectors looking to view classic cars and enjoy parts hunting opportunities.
July
Griot’s Garage Pacific Northwest Nationals, Puyallup
One of the Pacific Northwest’s largest car events featuring thousands of American classics, hot rods, customs, trick trucks, and muscle cars over three days. Enjoy a burnout contest, swap meet, live music, family fun, and more. Held at the Washington State Fair Events Center.
Pioneer Classic Car Show, Ferndale
This car show takes place during a two-day festival and picnic in Ferndale. View classic cars and enjoy kids’ activities, live music, and tours of authentic cabins in Pioneer Park.
Return to Renton Car Show & Benefit Cruise-In, Renton
A benefit cruise-in and car show celebrating classic cars and community spirit. You’ll find a wide variety of restored and custom vehicles displayed throughout downtown Renton.
August
LeMay Annual Show, Tacoma
Explore hundreds of vehicles across two locations: the Marymount Event Center and the LeMay Private Garages. View classic signs and antique gas pumps and enjoy food trucks and vendors. Throughout the year, part of the extensive LeMay collection is on view in Tacoma at LeMay — America’s Car Museum.
Cultura on the Lake, Chelan
This new car show in Washington celebrates Chicano car culture. Held on Lake Chelan, the event brings together custom lowriders, classic cars, street trucks, and chromed-out rides.
Rollback Weekend, Birch Bay
Enjoy a display of classic and custom cars along the beautiful Birch Bay shoreline north of Bellingham. Find more car shows in Whatcom County.
Classy Chassis, Sumner
Head to charming downtown Sumner, just outside Tacoma, for pristine classics, roaring hot rods, and modern muscle cars. Car enthusiasts and families alike can enjoy a day of community and local food trucks.
September
Wheelin’ Walla Walla, Walla Walla
Head to Wine Country to see hundreds of classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, rat rods, and more on display on Main Street in downtown Walla Walla.
Rod Run to the End of the World, Ocean Park
Each September, classic car enthusiasts flock to this beach community on the Long Beach Peninsula to admire hundreds of restored classic cars on display. Find rare parts at the swap meet, watch the community cruise, and enjoy local seafood.
Muckleshoot Casino Hot Rod & Custom Car Show, Auburn
This new hot rod and custom car show over Labor Day weekend brings 200+ vehicles to the Muckleshoot Casino Resort. View 200+ classic cars and custom builds, plus live entertainment, food, games, and more.
Featured image: Courtesy of Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce