April 2026
5 Events610 Cruisers Weekly Cruise-In
The weekly bowtie gathering on Route 610 in Stafford. 4–8 PM every Saturday. All makes and models welcomed, but the Chevy faithful show up deep. No registration, no fee — just bring the car and the crew.
Cruisin' Ocean City
One of the East Coast's premier street rod and custom car events. Over 3,000 vehicles line the beach and boardwalk as the season kicks off right. Chevy iron is always well represented — from tri-five classics to late-model muscle. A can't-miss opener for the 2026 show season.
NCM Bash
The National Corvette Museum's annual spring gathering. Corvette owners from across the country converge on Bowling Green for a weekend of track time, museum events, and all-Vette camaraderie. Factory tours available throughout the event.
Goodguys Del Mar Nationals
The Goodguys West Coast season opener returns to Del Mar Fairgrounds. Hot rods, customs, and muscle cars pack the fairgrounds by the Pacific. One of the premier events in the Goodguys series, with show judging across all eras, a swap meet, and burnout competition on the grounds.
Spring Carlisle
One of the largest automotive flea markets and collector car events in the country. Thousands of vendor spaces, a massive car corral, and a collector car auction that draws serious buyers. Spring Carlisle is where rare Chevy parts and project cars change hands — the official kickoff of swap meet season on the East Coast.
May 2026
4 EventsNHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Historic milestone: the first-ever NHRA national event held at Maryland International Raceway. Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle all compete on Memorial Day Weekend. Watch Chevy-powered Pro Stock machines lay it down on a track that's earned its stripes. Don't miss history being made at MIR.
Goodguys Nashville Nationals
Hot rods and customs take over Nashville at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. The Goodguys Nashville event brings thousands of spectators and hundreds of competition-quality builds to Music City. Show judging, autocross, and a swap meet make this one of the best May events in the Southeast.
Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix
Chevrolet is the title sponsor of the iconic IndyCar race on Belle Isle in Detroit — birthplace of the American auto industry. IndyCar Series and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship both compete on the island street circuit. Chevy-powered machines battle for glory on GM's home turf. One of the most electric weekends in motorsport.
Street Rod Nationals South
NSRA's southern regional event draws classic street rods from across the Southeast to Knoxville. Pre-1949 classics and traditional hot rods fill the show grounds. A more intimate alternative to the massive Louisville event, with a strong community feel and deep roots in the Southern hot rod scene.
June 2026
4 EventsHOT ROD Power Tour
America's largest touring car event rolls Route 66 in 2026. Over 6,000 cars make the multi-day run from Illinois to Oklahoma, stopping at host cities along the way. Chevy muscle, hot rods, and resto-mods dominate the lineup. This is the American road trip done right.
Carlisle GM Nationals
All things General Motors converge on Carlisle Fairgrounds for a two-day celebration of bowtie iron. Over 1,000 GM vehicles compete across classes, with a signature burnout contest that draws some of the loudest Chevys on the East Coast. Swap meet, vendor midway, and live entertainment included.
NCM R8C Museum Delivery Reunion
A special gathering for Corvette owners who took delivery of their car at the National Corvette Museum through the R8C Museum Delivery Program. Three days of events, tours, and recognition for owners who made their delivery day a memory.
Bloomington Gold Corvette Show
The most prestigious Corvette judging event in the world. Bloomington Gold is where the best-of-the-best Corvettes are authenticated, judged, and certified. Every generation from C1 to modern is represented. The Gold Certified Award is the highest honor a Corvette can receive outside of factory delivery. If you're serious about Corvettes, Bloomington Gold is your Super Bowl.
July 2026
3 EventsGoodguys Heartland Nationals
The 4th of July weekend car show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds is one of Goodguys' biggest events of the year. Thousands of hot rods, customs, and muscle cars pour into Des Moines for a true American celebration. Chevy iron dominates the show field every year. Fireworks, food, and the finest in Heartland iron — there's no better way to spend Independence Day weekend.
Super Chevy Show
The Super Chevy Show series is the all-Chevy touring show circuit — multiple stops across the country, each featuring show classes across every Chevy era, drag racing, autocross, and an all-Chevy swap meet. Camaros, Corvettes, Chevelles, and trucks compete in their own classes. Pure bowtie, nothing else.
NSRA Street Rod Nationals
The granddaddy of all street rod events. Over 10,000 pre-'49 street rods descend on Louisville for the National Street Rod Association's flagship event — one of the biggest car gatherings in the entire country. Chevy-powered classics pack the show grounds. If it's got a bowtie and fendered fenders, it belongs here.
August 2026
4 EventsCorvettes at Carlisle
The world's largest Corvette show. Over 3,000 Corvettes from every generation fill the Carlisle Fairgrounds for the season's marquee event. Judged show classes, drag racing on the track, Chevrolet factory displays, and the annual auction. If you own a Vette, this is your pilgrimage.
East Coast Chevy Show
Three days of pure Chevrolet at Virginia Motorsports Park. Show classes across every era, drag racing, autocross, and a swap meet stocked with hard-to-find Chevy parts. The East Coast's premier all-Chevy event combines track time with serious show judging.
Woodward Dream Cruise
The world's largest one-day automotive event. 1.5 million spectators line 16 miles of Woodward Avenue as 40,000+ collector cars cruise through the Motor City. Born in 1995 as a small fundraiser, the Dream Cruise is now a full week of events leading to the big Saturday. Free to attend, impossible to miss. The pulse of American car culture runs on Woodward.
Super Chevy Show Memphis
The Super Chevy Show series rolls into Memphis for an all-Chevy weekend in the Mid-South. Show classes for every Chevy model year, quarter-mile drag racing, autocross, and a swap meet stacked with bowtie parts. Memphis brings the heat — in temperature and in competition.
September 2026
3 EventsNCM Anniversary Celebration
The National Corvette Museum's annual birthday party — celebrating another year of preserving America's Sports Car legacy. Factory tours, track events at the NCM Motorsports Park, and Corvettes from every generation on the show grounds. The most significant annual Corvette gathering outside of Bloomington Gold and Carlisle.
Holley LS Fest
The LS engine's annual festival of power. Holley LS Fest packs the NCM Motorsports Park with the most-built, most-swapped, most-beloved engine family in modern performance history. Drag racing, autocross, burnout contest, dyno competition, and jaw-dropping LS engine builds. If it's got an LS, it belongs here. The ultimate celebration of GM's greatest engine.
Cruisin' The Coast
America's largest block party. Over 8,000 collector cars cruise a 28-mile stretch of Highway 90 along the Mississippi Gulf Coast for six days. The towns of Biloxi, Gulfport, Ocean Springs, and others turn out in force. Chevy classics dominate the cruise line every year. Free, sprawling, and impossibly fun — this is Southern hospitality at 30 mph.
October 2026
2 EventsSEMA Show
The biggest aftermarket automotive trade show in the world. Over 60,000 industry professionals and 2,400 exhibitors fill the Las Vegas Convention Center with the most extreme builds, latest products, and cutting-edge technology. Chevrolet always debuts major builds and concepts at SEMA. Industry badge required — but what happens in Vegas echoes through the entire performance world.
Goodguys Lone Star Nationals
The Goodguys series brings its Texas stop to the legendary Texas Motor Speedway — one of the finest venues in the entire show circuit. Hot rods, customs, and muscle cars from across the Lone Star State and beyond pack the infield. Deep in the heart of Texas, the car culture runs thick. The biggest Goodguys event in the South, with all the Texas-sized energy you'd expect.
Year-Round Destinations
Always OpenNational Corvette Museum
The only museum dedicated exclusively to America's Sports Car. 70+ Corvettes on display spanning every generation, plus the famous Sinkhole exhibit. Factory tours of the Bowling Green Assembly Plant available. Plan a full day — you'll need it.
Chevrolet Hall of Fame Museum
Located in the heart of the American Midwest, the Chevrolet Hall of Fame tells the full story of the bowtie brand from Louis Chevrolet to today. A deep dive into racing heritage, production milestones, and the people who made Chevy an American institution.
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