We Really Love Car Shows in Colorado!
People living in Colorado love a lot of things. Fresh air, dogs, the mountains, snow, microbreweries, and the Denver Broncos. We also really love car shows.
Car shows take place across Colorado year-round, and in all parts of the state. If you’re in Colorado and you want to attend a car show, you can bet that one is happening sometime soon.
So, put your pedal to the metal, and drive yourself to one of these 10 upcoming car shows. Vroom! Vroom!
Our List of Colorado Car Shows Every Car Lover Should Attend
- Castle Rock
This Castle Rock Cruise in Car Show is a popular event that takes place in the growing city of Castle Rock each year on the Saturday before Father’s Day. More than 300 vehicles are displayed, which include all types of unique cars, hot rods, and trucks. The Vintage Car Club of Castle Rock hosts the show, and the event includes entertainment such as live music, food trucks, beverages, vendors, and attractions that visitors of all ages enjoy. The show can be described as fun and friendly in a small-town setting.
- Alamosa
The Early Iron Festival is one of Alamosa’s favorite annual events and draws spectators from several western and mid-western states. The event lasts three days and includes an incredible car show, auction, awards, food, drinks, live music, and a whole lot of fun. Known as a genuine Hot Rod town, Alamosa is the perfect setting for this favorite car show.
- Durango
Sponsored by the Durango Old Car Club, the Durango Motor Expo is an annual event for car enthusiasts living and visiting the southwest part of Colorado. The car show takes place in the historic area of Downtown Durango, and proceeds from the show are donated to local charities. Taking place each year on Father’s Day weekend, the show is free for spectators. Individuals of all ages are welcome to attend and enjoy all the cars on display. Make a weekend of this one and book a stay in a gorgeous, affordable cabin.
- Littleton
The Littleton Cruise is a year-round car show that takes place in Littleton every second Saturday of the month. The show includes hot rods, muscle cars, convertibles, custom cars, and classics. The show draws participants and spectators who range from serious collectors to automobile enthusiasts. The car cruise is free and has something of interest for everyone who attends. The Littleton Cruise has been thrilling Littleton residents and visitors since 2009.
- Highlands Ranch
For more than two decades, the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association has hosted a Classic Car Show that is free for the public to attend. The annual event provides entertainment for spectators that includes a large display of classic, antique, and new cars and motorcycles. Visitors also enjoy food, prizes, goodie bags, and a whole lot of family fun. Awards are given to the top vehicles in each category, and a Best in Show award is also presented.
- Fort Collins
The Old Town Car Show in Fort Collins is always an outstanding annual event. Presented by Nelsen’s Auto Tech Center and Heilbrun’s NAPA, this car show draws participants and spectators from near and far. Fans of the car show can vote for the winners of the car show’s categories. Some of the categories include best street rod, best import, best muscle car, and best in show. The event takes place in downtown Fort Collins and is free for spectators.
- Aurora
It’s usually a hot and sunny day in June when the annual Cruzin’ Havana Car Show & Poker Run takes place. The event is located in three separate places – all on Havana Street in Aurora. The event includes many activities such as a free poker run, a fuzzy dice roll, car show, and live music. Spectators and participants can also enjoy food trucks, vendor booths, and more. There is no need to pre-register for this fun and entertaining event – just show up!
- Monument
Have you ever been to Rosie’s Diner in Monument? If not, the time to go is during the Rosie’s Diner Annual Car Show. Participants in the show must pay an entry fee, but the fee includes two complimentary pancake breakfast meals with a beverage in the diner before the show starts, a free lunch with soda on the grill at noon, and a car show dash plaque. Spectators enjoy live music, the opportunity to eat at Rosie’s, and the ability to see who will win trophies.
- Golden
If you are a fan of street rods, classic or custom automobiles and trucks, then you won’t want to miss the Buffalo Bill Days Car Show. There is no fee to enter this car show, and spectators are welcome to enjoy all the fantastic festivities that make up Buffalo Bill Days – including food and merchandise vendors, activities for children, live music, and a duck race on Clear Creek. This event is a great venue to show off your spectacular car!
- Grand Junction
Vehicle owners and enthusiasts from across the Western United States visit and participate in the annual Downtown Car Show each September. The show, which features automobiles such as antique cars, muscle cars, classic cars, and more is a friendly competition in which awards are given in categories including Best in Show, Most Likely to Get a Speeding Ticket, Young Owner Award, and People’s Choice. This automobile exhibition is considered a Signature Downtown Event, and is perfect for individuals of all ages to enjoy a wholesome day talking about and looking at truly unique vehicles.