Classic Car Show will roll into Temple City Park on Saturday, Sept. 27, inviting proud owners of vintage and pre-1985 vehicles to share their passion with the community. Registration opens now for antiques, imports, muscle cars and classic trucks. Participants and visitors can enjoy a celebration of automotive history under California skies. The Classic Car Show will feature awards, music and local food vendors for all ages.
Car owners interested in displaying must submit their applications by Friday, Sept. 19, at bit.ly/4mJIhuV. The show is open to all antique and classic vehicles built before 1985, including imports and trucks. Vehicles will be judged by category and by crowd vote. Awards will honor top restorations, rare finds and community favorites. Early arrivals can register at Temple City Park beginning at 7:30 a.m. on event day. Public parking is available on site, and free admission invites neighbors and enthusiasts to spend the morning touring rows of gleaming hoods and polished chrome.
Vendors and local organizations will attend with informational booths and refreshments. Live music will set a festive tone from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Family activities include a children’s corner with face painting and automotive-themed crafts. Spectators can vote for the Peoples’ Choice award through QR codes placed by each vehicle. The event team encourages attendees to follow guidance on social distancing and hydration to stay safe under the mid-September sun.
Celebrate at the Classic Car Show
This year’s lineup promises a range of makes and models. Muscle cars from the 1960s will sit alongside European imports and restored antique pickups. The community can meet owners and hear stories behind each build. The city’s website offers additional details for participants at the Temple City event website. Applicants should include make, model and year when completing the online form.
Food trucks and community partners will offer coffee, tacos and cold beverages. Local charities will host a raffle to benefit neighborhood youth programs, and a portion of vendor proceeds will support an automotive scholarship at Temple City High School. The Classic Car Show aims to strengthen community bonds and highlight the city’s hidden gems. Organizers thank the Temple City Parks and Recreation Department for its support and volunteers for their dedication.
The Temple City car show grew from a small gathering into one of the region’s most anticipated fall events. Hosted by the Temple City Parks and Recreation Department since 2015, it now attracts over 100 entries and thousands of spectators. Exhibitors travel from across Southern California to present their restored classics and share restoration tips with fellow hobbyists. Community volunteers handle registration and logistics, ensuring smooth flows and safety throughout the park grounds. Local high school auto tech students will provide guided tours and explain vehicle mechanics to younger audiences, encouraging future engineers.
Showcase Vehicles at Classic Car Show
Community partners will operate a historic photo station featuring vintage Highway Patrol motorcycles and period costumes. Attendees can view memorabilia displays and attend brief presentations on automotive preservation led by experts from the Southern California Automotive Museum. Car clubs will gather for meet-ups and photo opportunities among the shaded oaks near the park’s east lawn. The family-friendly atmosphere extends to a pet area where leashed companion animals can join walkers taking in the classic sights.
Join the celebration of local history and design at the Temple City Classic Car Show. Whether you own a timeless antique or simply admire automotive art, this event promises a memorable day. Applications for display spots will not be accepted after Sept. 19, so owners should act soon. For updates and reminders, follow the city’s social media channels.
