Goodguys Colorado Nationals
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 → Sun, Sep 13, 2026
The Ranch Events Complex, Loveland, CO
Rocky Mountain hot rod weekend featuring autocross, a giant show field of American classics, vendor exhibits and a Sunday awards ceremony.
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Goodguys PPG Nationals
Sat, Sep 12, 2026
Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH
The Goodguys PPG Nationals is one of the largest hot rod and custom car events in the country, attracting thousands of classic cars and enthusiasts.
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Carlisle Fall Swap Meet & AutoFest
Wed, Sep 30, 2026
Carlisle Fairgrounds, Carlisle, PA
Carlisle Events hosts a variety of automotive events, and the Fall Swap Meet & AutoFest is a major gathering for automotive enthusiasts to buy, sell, and admire classic cars and parts.
Goodguys Lone Star Nationals
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 → Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, TX
Texas-sized rod and custom show at Texas Motor Speedway with autocross, swap meet, cars-for-sale corral and thousands of show cars.
Cruisin' The Coast
Sun, Oct 4, 2026
Mississippi Gulf Coast, MS
A week-long 'moving' car show along the scenic Mississippi Gulf Coast, with thousands of antique, classic, and hot rod vehicles cruising Highway 90.
AACA Eastern Fall Nationals (Hershey)
Tue, Oct 6, 2026 → Fri, Oct 9, 2026
Hersheypark & Giant Center, Hershey, PA
The legendary Hershey meet — over 9,000 flea market vendors, 1,000+ cars in the car corral and roughly 1,200 show cars on the final day.
AACA Eastern Division National Fall Meet (Hershey)
Tue, Oct 6, 2026
Hershey Park, Hershey, PA
Known simply as 'Hershey' to classic car enthusiasts, this event is one of the largest antique automobile shows and swap meets in the world.
AACA Eastern Fall Meet (Hershey)
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 → Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Hershey Park, Hershey, PA
Often called the 'granddaddy of all car shows,' it features an enormous flea market, car corral, and an antique car show.
Hershey AACA Eastern Division National Fall Meet
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 → Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Hershey Region A.A.C.A. Show Field, Hershey, PA
Known as the 'Hershey Swap Meet,' it's one of the largest antique automobile events and swap meets in the world.
SEMA Show
Tue, Nov 3, 2026 → Fri, Nov 6, 2026
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV
The automotive aftermarket's biggest week in Las Vegas: concept builds, custom trucks, tuners and new products, plus public-facing SEMA Fest activities.
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