Kentucky Car Shows Calendar 2026
Browse upcoming car shows, cruise-ins, and automotive events across Kentucky. Our statewide calendar features classic car shows, muscle car meets, Cars & Coffee events, and cruise nights in Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, and every region of the Commonwealth. Updated daily with free admission events, charity car shows, and major motorsport gatherings.
Aug01MeetBluegrass Stockyards Cars and Coffee
Blue Grass Stockyards - Lexington, KYMonthly car show held the first Saturday of each month from 9-11am at Blue Grass Regional Marketplace in Lexington. All makes and models welcome. Free admission.
Aug01MeetLexington Cars and Coffee
Southland Church - Lexington, KYFirst Saturday of every month at Southland Christian Church for coffee and car talk from 9-11 AM. All makes, models, and years welcome. Free event!
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Aug01CruiseLiberty Friday Night Cruisers
Liberty Courthouse Square - Liberty, KYLiberty Friday Night Cruisers on the first Friday monthly, April-October. Downtown Liberty Courthouse Square, 6:00-9:00 PM. Free car and vendor registration on-site.
Aug06Show57th NSRA Street Rod Nationals
Kentucky Exposition Center - Louisville, KY57th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals, August 6-9, 2026 at Kentucky Expo Center. Over 10,000 street rods, customs, and classics. Autocross, trade show, awards. $20 admission.
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57th NSRA Street Rod Nationals
Kentucky Exposition Center - Louisville, KY57th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals, August 6-9, 2026 at Kentucky Expo Center. Over 10,000 street rods, customs, and classics. Autocross, trade show, awards. $20 admission.
Aug07MeetRodder’s Inc Southland Shopping Center Cruise In
Critchfield Meats - Lexington, KYJoin Rodders, Inc. every Friday night from April to October at Southland Shopping Center in Lexington. Cruise runs 5:00 PM until dark. Free informal meet and greet.
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57th NSRA Street Rod Nationals
Kentucky Exposition Center - Louisville, KY57th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals, August 6-9, 2026 at Kentucky Expo Center. Over 10,000 street rods, customs, and classics. Autocross, trade show, awards. $20 admission.
Aug08MeetCars and Coffee for Dystonia
Captains Quarters - Prospect, KYMonthly cars and coffee event benefiting Dystonia research. Enjoy vintage and modern cars, breakfast, and waterfront views. $5 entry supports a great cause.
Aug08MeetAsphalt Assassins Versailles Brewing Company Meet
Versailles Brewing Company - Versailles, KYAsphalt Assassins 859 VBC Motor Meets every 2nd Saturday, March-September, 12-4pm at Versailles Brewing Company. Cars, bikes, possible cruise. Laid-back meet with good vibes.
Aug08MeetWheels and Reels Nicholasville
Movie Tavern - Nicholasville, KYMonthly night car show at Movie Tavern in Nicholasville. All vehicles welcome. Free event with people's choice awards, giveaways, food and bar specials, and music.
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57th NSRA Street Rod Nationals
Kentucky Exposition Center - Louisville, KY57th Annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals, August 6-9, 2026 at Kentucky Expo Center. Over 10,000 street rods, customs, and classics. Autocross, trade show, awards. $20 admission.
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Rodder’s Inc Southland Shopping Center Cruise In
Critchfield Meats - Lexington, KYJoin Rodders, Inc. every Friday night from April to October at Southland Shopping Center in Lexington. Cruise runs 5:00 PM until dark. Free informal meet and greet.
Aug15MeetShow & Go Car Club Cruise-In
Madisonville City Park - Madisonville, KYMadisonville City Park 800 McCoy Avenue Madisonville, KY
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Rodder’s Inc Southland Shopping Center Cruise In
Critchfield Meats - Lexington, KYJoin Rodders, Inc. every Friday night from April to October at Southland Shopping Center in Lexington. Cruise runs 5:00 PM until dark. Free informal meet and greet.
Aug28Show51st Annual Frog Follies
Vanderburgh 4-H Center - Evansville, IN51st Annual Frog Follies, August 28-30, 2026. Pre-49 street rods, 600+ vendor swap meet, live entertainment, games, Women's World shopping. Evansville. $10 spectator admission
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Rodder’s Inc Southland Shopping Center Cruise In
Critchfield Meats - Lexington, KYJoin Rodders, Inc. every Friday night from April to October at Southland Shopping Center in Lexington. Cruise runs 5:00 PM until dark. Free informal meet and greet.
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51st Annual Frog Follies
Vanderburgh 4-H Center - Evansville, IN51st Annual Frog Follies, August 28-30, 2026. Pre-49 street rods, 600+ vendor swap meet, live entertainment, games, Women's World shopping. Evansville. $10 spectator admission