Department · 22 guides

Events & Shows

Car shows, SEMA coverage, meetups, drag races, and automotive events around the world.

Within this department Car Shows17 Classic Cars5 BMW2SEMA2

Covered by Tara Vasquez, Events & Culture Reporter.

Start here Make the most of car events

Find better meets, understand show planning, and prepare a car for display season.

Organize a better car meet

What organizers of lasting car meets do differently from one-time gatherings, and how to apply it to your next event.

Pair a tool with a guide. Read How to Organize a Car Meet That People Actually Come Back To first, then use the Car Show Judging Score Sheet on the show you are judging.

13 guides published or refreshed

Date	Guide	Read time
Jun 21	Summer 2026 Car Shows: Dates Worth Planning Around Tara Vasquez	11 min
RevisedMay 12	Car Show Judging Systems and Score Sheets Josh Hartley	8 min
May 5	The Unwritten Rules of Cars and Coffee — What Newcomers Should Know Before Their First One Tara Vasquez	11 min
Apr 28	Track Day vs. HPDE vs. Autocross — What Each One Actually Is, What It Costs, and What to Expect Your First Time Tara Vasquez	8 min
RevisedApr 23	Indy 500 Pace Cars: Why They Matter to Collectors Tara Vasquez	8 min
RevisedApr 23	2016 Honda Civic Coupe: Sporty Styling and Used-Buyer Notes Tara Vasquez	5 min
RevisedApr 23	Rare Sports Cars for Sale: What Buyers Should Verify First Tara Vasquez	3 min
Apr 21	How to Organize a Car Meet That People Actually Come Back To Tara Vasquez	6 min
Apr 14	May Regional Meet Calendar — Where Enthusiasts Are Gathering This Spring Tara Vasquez	6 min
Apr 7	How to Start Your Own Local Cars & Coffee — What I've Learned from Organizers Who've Done It Right Tara Vasquez	6 min
Mar 31	Amelia Island 2026 Takeaways — What Collectors Paid Attention to This Year Tara Vasquez	5 min
Mar 20	Spring Car Show Season 2026: The Regional Events Worth the Drive Tara Vasquez	6 min
Feb 3	Winter Event Season Guide: Shows, Auctions, and Indoor Meets Worth Watching Tara Vasquez	7 min

4 guides published or refreshed

Date	Guide	Read time
Nov 25	How to Run a Better Local Car Show: Registration, Classes, and Flow Tara Vasquez	5 min
Oct 7	What to Watch at SEMA 2025: Trucks, EV Builds, Wheels, and Interior Tech Tara Vasquez	5 min
Aug 5	Monterey Car Week: What Enthusiasts Should Watch Beyond the Headlines Tara Vasquez	5 min
May 27	Getting a Show Car Ready: Display Boards, Cleaning Touch-Ups, and Etiquette Tara Vasquez	5 min

3 guides published or refreshed

Date	Guide	Read time
Nov 30	5 Things to Improve Your Car Show - Success Tips Tara Vasquez	10 min
Nov 9	Top Car Shows in December 2024 \| What's Coming Up Tara Vasquez	9 min
Oct 17	Exciting Car Shows 2025: What's Coming Up? Tara Vasquez	9 min

Older coverage, kept for the record

Date	Guide	Read time
Apr 2016	Clarion Builds BMW 2002 Will Rock Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Tara Vasquez	4 min
Nov 2015	CHARIOTZ and Juice Bar EV - Charged Up At SEMA 2015 Tara Vasquez	4 min