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Best Fathers Day Car Shows

June 14, 2024

Car shows are a great way for a dad to bond with the kiddos and show them a special interest that they can cherish for the rest of their lives.

There's plenty of big car shows across the U.S. this Father's Day weekend. Take a look at our top picks for June 16 car shows!

Channel Islands Harbor Father's Day Car Show

Go to Channel Islands Harbor in Ventura County to see an eclectic car show unlike any other. With trucks, raffle, music, food, and other vendors, don't miss this one!

Types of vehicles:

  • Hot Rods
  • Low Riders
  • Motorcycles
  • Classics
  • Solo Riders
  • Car Clubs

Register here: https://www.channelislandsfathersdaycarshow.com/ or contact Stephanie Sipe via phone at 805-941-3300 and/or email at stephanie@myagentstephsipe.com

In addition to the car show at Harbor View Park on Father’s Day, the Channel Islands Maritime Museum will also be hosting a Celebration event, which will feature cars and boats.

Details:

Date:

June 16

Time:

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Event Category:

Featured

Website:

https://www.channelislandsfathersdaycarshow.com/

Venue

Harbor View Park

3850 Harbor Blvd
Oxnard, CA 93035 United States
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The Meritage Father's Day Brunch & Classic Car Show

If you're in the Napa, California area, you can take the kids out to the Meritage for a thoughtfully prepped event with a whole host of activities. At this Resort and Spa you can celebrate dad's special day with a BBQ Brunch including salmon, chicken, spicy links and fan-favorite sides.

Details:

Date:

June 16

Time:

10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Last seating at 2 pm.)


Where: | Carneros Ballroom, Oakville Terrace, Activity Lawn, Pergola & West Lawn

875 Bordeaux Way

Napa, CA 94558


Pricing |
Ages 14+ = $75++
Ages 4 - 13 = $30++
Ages 3 and Under = Free
Activities | DryveBox Mobile Golf Simulator, Games, Classic Car Show

Proceeds from the Classic Car Show will go to Serenity Homes of Napa Valley.

https://www.meritageresort.com/best-way-to-experience-napa-valley/best-way-to-experience-napa-valley/fathers-day-brunch-and-car-show

Cattoo Palooza Father's Day Car Show

Fun fun fun boasts the Chautauqua County Fairground's First Annual CattoPalooza Tattoo and Music Festival. (Including a huge Sunday car show to top it off!). Three whole days of music, camping, food trucks, a Saturday bike show, and a Father's Day Car show on Sunday.

The preliminary Car Show details are as follows:
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Registration 9 am - 12 pm
Dash Plaques for the first 100 cars
Car Show starts at 12:00 pm
Trophies and Award presentation will be at 4:00 pm

Details:

Date:

June 16

Time:

Jun 16, 2024 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM


Where: Chautauqua County Fairgrounds
1089 Central Avenue, Dunkirk, NY 14048


Pricing |?

The show will be a Charity Event benefitting The Chautauqua County Rural Ministries, who helps thousands of families in Chautauqua County through their operations with basics of food, clothing, shelter and work opportunities.

https://www.tourchautauqua.com/events/fathers-day-car-show

German American Cultural Center's 27th Annual Father's Day Car Show

At the German American Cultural Center enjoy Indoor/Outdoor food options, prizes, raffles, and oldies music, and dash plaques for the first 250 cars!

The magic all happens under a huge pavilion for shade, plus, they have grass parking for everyone. No outside alcohol permitted. Sponsored by the Youth Dance Group.

Judging will take place until 1pm. Registration opens 8am. Spectators are welcome!

Details:

Date:

June 16

Time:

Jun 16, 2024 7:45 AM - 3:00 PM


Where:

7370 Columbia Road Olmsted Twp., OH, 44138


Pricing | $15

https://www.donauschwabencleveland.com/cal-events/fathers-day-car-show-1-972y8

Sonnenberg Father’s Day Car Show

If you live near Canadaigua, New York then you're in luck. Flowers, food, & fun activities for the whole family can be found at this car show!

Details:

Date:

Sunday, June 16, 2024

Where:

250 Gibson Street
Canandaigua, New York 14424

Show Information

  • The show hours are 11 am – 4:30 pm which will end with an award ceremony starting around 3 pm
  • Sonnenberg has a no-pet policy, with the exception of service animals.  Please have them wear their service vest as there will be a lot of people in the park that day.
  • There will be 2 food trucks on the grounds.  Gale-Wyn BBQ, which is cash only, and Mary’s Food, which has Italian sausage, funnel cakes, lemonade, and other options and accepts cash and credit cards.  There will also be a vendor selling beer, cider, wine, and wine slushies accepting cash and credit cards.  All of the vendors will be selling water.

Guest Entrance (Main Entry)

From Route 332, go East on Gibson, continue straight through 1st stop sign at Charlotte Street, and take an immediate left onto the Sonnenberg Grounds.

Coming West down Gibson Street, you will be taking a right before you get to Charlotte Street.

Register online below:

https://www.sonnenberg.org/event/fathers-day-car-show-24/

Sedgwick County Zoo Father's Day Car Show

Grab your crew, put the pedal to the metal and cruise on out to Sedgwick County Zoo for Father’s Day. See classic cars, antique autos and modern models while exploring your favorite animal exhibits.

Dads are admitted free with an additional paid admission. Members get in free with membership card and photo ID.

Register a car

Register your car here. Online registration closes at midnight Friday, June 16.

Awards Categories:

  • Best Mopar
  • Best GM
  • Best Ford
  • Best Import
  • Best Lowrider
  • Best Pre-1950s
  • Best 1950s
  • Best 1960s
  • Best 1970s
  • Best 1980s
  • Best 1990s and newer

Special Awards:

  • Flock Favorite
  • Pack Pick
  • Kids’ Pick
  • Dads’ Pick

Burien's 23rd Annual Father's Day Car Show

Join us for a day filled with classic cars, sleek rides, and plenty of family fun. From vintage muscle cars to modern marvels, there's something for every automotive enthusiast to admire.

Stroll through rows of meticulously maintained vehicles, chat with proud owners, and snap photos of your favorites.

2024 “Best of” Categories

  • Best Lowrider
  • Best Hot Rod/Muscle
  • Best Foreign Import
  • Best Modern American Car 1980-Present
  • Best Project Car/Truck
  • Mayor’s Choice
  • People’s Choice
  • Best Antique Car Pre-1960
  • Best Antique Truck Pre-1960
  • Best Classic Car 1960-1980
  • Best Classic Truck 1960-1980
  • Best Original/Stock
  • Best Custom Car
  • Best Custom Truck

The Strawberry Festival will also be happening, we'll have food vendors serving up delicious treats, music to set the mood, and activities for the kids.

https://www.discoverburien.org/events-calendar/2024/fathers-day-car-show
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Merrick Train Station Car Show

At the Merrick Train Station, this car show is a non-judged event that will benefit The Nassau County Sheriff’s COBA Widow’s & Children’s Fund.

Bring the kids! T-shirts and dash plaques will be given to the first 350 cars

The Nassau County Sheriff’s COBA Widow’s and Children’s Fund was established in 2006 to benefit the families of deceased Nassau County Correction Officers who died in the Line of Duty or while in Active Service with the department. This fund has distributed money to the widows and/or spouses of our brother and sister correction officers who have unexpectedly left us too soon to help defray unexpected costs including funeral expenses. Additionally, The Nassau County Sheriff’s COBA Widows and Children's Fund sends gifts during the holiday season to the children of our deceased officers every year until they reach the age of eighteen.

Admission: Cars $15 pre-registered - $20 day of show / Vendors by invite only

All Spectators FREE - Donations Appreciated!

First Responder Touch-A-Truck

People of all ages will enjoy this hands-on area that offers opportunities to explore and play on emergency response vehicles and learn about the equipment that first responders use

https://www.facebook.com/events/milleridge-inn-in-jericho-long-island/fathers-day-car-show/1429136237711506/

Lackawanna County of Northwest Pennsylvania Father's Day Car Show

SUNDAY • JUNE 16, 2024 • NAY AUG PARK, SCRANTON 

Rev up your engines for the Annual Father's Day Car Show hosted by the Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club at Nay Aug Park! Bring your family and dad to admire a wide array of great cars, indulge in delicious food and refreshments, and groove to some great music. This event is one of the largest car shows in the area, welcoming all types of vehicles!

​​​The Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club Inc. is a non-profit organization that supports several charities in the area. For more information on the Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club Inc. and to register for this event, please visit their website

INFO & HOURS

FREE: This event is free and open to the public!

HOURS: Gates open at 8:30 AM.

CAR REGISTRATION: Pre-registration costs $10 and day-of registration costs $15. Pre-registration is available through the Villa Capri Cruisers Car Club Google Form

PRIZES: Trophies will be awarded for cars within certain categories.

LOCATION: Nay Aug Park | 500 Arthur Ave, Scranton, PA 18510 (adjacent to the pool area)

PHONE: ​(570) 906-4573

PARKING: On-site parking is available within Nay Aug Park

We recommend confirming operating hours and getting up-to-date info directly with the venue prior to your visit.

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