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55th Annual Eureka Springs Classic Car Show & Shine
Event Sponsors
Date and Time
Friday Sep 18, 2026 Saturday Sep 19, 2026
Location
Pine Mountain Village
2075 E. Van Buren
Eureka Springs, ArkansasFees/Admission
PLEASE READ BEFORE CHECKING OUT
We have three options available. Please choose the ones that best fit your plans, and read carefully if you’re attending with more than one person:
1. Friday Sunset Cruise & Dinner – $25 per attendee
This is priced per person and includes the sunset cruise and dinner. If you are bringing guests, please add the additional attendees to your registration for Friday night.
2. Saturday Car Show Entry – $20 per vehicle
This is priced per vehicle, not per person. Only one is needed per show car, regardless of how many people are in the car.
3. Combo: Saturday Dinner & Car Show – $45 (for 1 attendee)
This bundle includes entry for one vehicle to the show and one dinner.
If you're bringing a second (or more) person who also wants dinner, you must add one $25 Cruise & Dinner attendee for their meal.
Description
A Weekend of Classic Cars, Scenic Cruises & Fellowship in the Ozarks
This isn’t your dad’s parking lot car show.
The Eureka Springs Classic Car Show & Shine is two days of interactive socialization, scenic cruising, and unforgettable experiences in one of the most beautiful small towns in America.
Tight mountain roads. Historic downtown streets. Big personalities. Bigger engines.
Whether you’re rolling in with your ride or just showing up for the vibe... Eureka Springs is where you want to be.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 – DINNER AND SUNSET CRUISE
5:00 PM – Dinner at the Great Hall Buffet
Kick off the weekend at the Great Hall Buffet at The Great Passion Play. Grab a plate, grab a seat, and get to know the crew while surrounded by an incredible lineup of classic cars parked outside for everyone to enjoy.
The buffet is open to the public, and event participants receive a group discount on dinner.
6:20 PM – Sunset Cruise to Beaver Dam
We hit the blacktop and head out for a scenic sunset cruise to Beaver Dam. Ozark mountain roads, cool evening air, and views like this don’t need filters.
Expect a sunset to remember.
$25 per person covers dinner and cruise
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 – SHOW, PARADE, ROBBERY, AND MORE
$20 per car to participate. Spectating is free... and 100 percent worth the drive
8:00 AM – Informal Show & Shine at Pine Mountain Village
No judges. No trophies. Just real people, real stories, and some of the coolest machines you’ll find in the Ozarks.
Walk the rows, talk to the owners, snap photos, and enjoy a relaxed morning surrounded by chrome, horsepower, and mountain-town charm.
11:00 AM – Parade Through Historic Downtown
This escorted cruise rolls through one of the most picturesque downtown districts in America.
The parade route travels from Pine Mountain Village to the Upper Historic Loop, down Spring Street, and up Main Street to the top of Planer Hill.
Locals and visitors will be cheering from balconies, sidewalks, storefronts, and patios as classic cars rumble through the heart of Eureka Springs.
12:00 PM – Bank Robbery Reenactment
A full-on showdown right out of the history books.
Performed in the middle of downtown Eureka Springs, this wild-west style reenactment is one of the town’s most unexpected — and unforgettable — traditions.
Lunch – On Your Own
Eureka Springs is packed with local restaurants, patios, cafés, and hidden gems for every taste. Refuel, relax, and enjoy the town before the afternoon cruises begin.
AFTERNOON OPTIONS – CRUISE OR CHILL
Option 1 – Cruise to Roaring River
2:00 PM Departure
Take a scenic drive into Missouri with plenty of curves, trees, overlooks, and photo opportunities along the way.
Option 2 – Cruise to War Eagle Mill
2:30 PM Departure
Head out to the historic War Eagle Mill for a mix of Ozark history, beautiful scenery, and small-town charm.
EVENING HIGHLIGHTS
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Drag Van Buren
It might not be as long as Woodward Avenue in Detroit... but the Drag on Van Buren delivers the same unmistakable vibe.
Engines humming. Lawn chairs lining the roadside. Classic cars cruising like it’s 1972.
What sets Eureka Springs apart in 2026?
The road is the show.On Saturday night, cruise at your own pace on a three-mile loop along Highway 62 between Ridgeview Drive and Glenn Avenue.
Fans line the route. The atmosphere is electric. The memories come easy.
It’s not a race. It’s a tradition.
NO JUDGING • NO TROPHIES • JUST GREAT CARS, GREAT PEOPLE, AND A GREAT WEEKEND IN EUREKA SPRINGS
