Summer Auto Fun in Oregon – Upcoming Auto Shows/Events

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Summer is definitely being felt with the hot weather, and that also means it’s time to get outside and enjoy the many automotive events and shows in the area. Late July and August are a perfect time to head out on the road, crank up that AC, and go check out some other sweet rides! Here’s a look at what is happening around Oregon during the next month:

Hagerty Show & Shine at Portland Raceway

Portland, OR
July 28, 2018

Be a part of the Portland Vintage Racing Festival held at the challenging Portland International Raceway. Enjoy the rumble of hundreds of vintage and historic race cars. The Hagerty Show & Shine is open to all Classic, Vintage, Exotic, Vintage Motorcycles and Collectible Cars of interest.Each $45.00 Car Show registration includes:- 2 Weekend Passes- 1 car pass- Touring laps in your show car Saturday & Sunday- Jaguar autocross and much more


Fabulous 50’s Charity Car Show

Grants Pass, OR
July 28, 2018

Entry fee $30, Pre-registration encouraged. 1974 and older classic cars. Vendors, food booths, music. Dash plaque, goodie bag, awards. Profits benefit Boys & Girls Club of the Rogue Valley and Rogue Community College Scholarships


SWBIBLE Car Show XIII

Beaverton, OR
July 29, 2018

Since 2005, we have been hosting a car show on our field. Every year, we have a fascinating array of entries into the show: classics, exotics, imports, rods, trucks, motorcycles, special interest, and more. In addition to the wide variety of vehicles on display, we’ll have a free BBQ dinner, live music, and a positive message. The show will conclude with an awards ceremony with several categories of awards given. FREE online pre-registration. Visit carshow.swbible.org


Newberg Old Fashioned Festival Cruise-In

Newberg, OR
July 29, 2018

Join us for Newbergs Old Fashioned Festival Cruise-In, Sunday, July 29, 2018 from 9:00am to 2:00pm on 6th Street. This is a non-profit event that has a great family atmosphere filled with lots of great cars, good music, activities, and food and vendors in the park. Cruise-In Highlights: Merchant Pick Awards, Club Participation Award, and a visit to The Rod Shop-Private Collection of Ken Austin and a Kid Zone which includes coloring contest and many other activities. New this year is Anvil Academy which introduces us to the world of Cyclekarts. Cyclekarts are scaled down versions of historic automobiles. They will be showing and demonstrating the capabilities of these cars at this years Cruise-In.


German Palooza

Portland, OR
August 4, 2018

GERMAN PALOOZA SPONSORED BY HECKMANN & THIEMANN MOTORS AND PRESENTED BY BMW CCASat, Aug 4th 9:00am 4:00pm, 2018A festival of celebrating German brand automobiles Expanding the Rose City Bug In to include all Volkswagen, Audi, BMW, Mercedes and Porsche vehicles, their enthusiasts and car club members Awards and dash plaques. Car show, swap meet, 1/2 track day and drag racing too German food and music Portland International Raceway, 1940 N. Victory Blvd., Portland OR 97217.


Cruise the Gorge

The Dalles, OR
August 11, 2018

Open event on the grass in the shade in beautiful Soroses Park, overlooking The Dalles and the Columbia River Gorge.


7th ANNUAL SALUTE TO VETERANS CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW

Hillsboro, OR
August 11, 2018

All cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome FREE Admission to spectators. Over 350 Show Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles, Car Corral, Active & Vintage Military Vehicles, Huey Helicopter landing, West Coast Ravens Fly Over, SWAT Car, Police & Fire Vehicles, Race Cars, Food, Vendors, Trophies, Classic Tracks DJ, Corral Creek Blue Grass Band, Huge Raffle, 50/50 Raffle, and more. ALL PROCEEDS WILL SUPPORT: Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America local projects, Returning Veterans Project, Salvation Army Veterans & Family Center Transitional Housing for 80 homeless veterans and their families and the MHRC Scholarship Fund assisting students pursuing automotive related programs.


Summer Finally Got Here Concert & Classic Car Show

Colton, OR
August 19, 2018

Ah, the 50s and 60s . . . the Happy Days, the Summer Nights, the rumbling of little deuce coupes and GTOs filling the air made the times Fun, Fun, Fun. Those were the days, and we all wish we could experience them now and again, don’t we?Join us for the Summer Finally Got Here Concert and Classic Car Show where you may relive days gone by with songs like The Little Old Lady From Pasadena, California Dreamin, and Do You Believe In Magic at our outdoor amphitheater. Enjoy classic cars, food and refreshment, and all the feelings of the good old days set in the foothills of the Cascades. If you love fantastic cars and the sounds of the 50s and 60s, then this is the place you’ll want to be.