Cars & Coffee Evansville

If you’re a car enthusiast, odds are you’ve heard of Cars & Coffee. If you aren’t, odds are you’ve seen the parking lot of Washington Square Mall filled with a sea of brightly colored metal and fiberglass.

Cars & Coffee Evansville is a celebrated monthly gathering of local auto enthusiasts. It’s where stories are shared, friendships are forged, and the bond over all things car related is celebrated. Founded by Corey and Brittany Nutt in 2012, this event has grown into a vibrant community tradition, bringing together auto enthusiasts of all ages and from all backgrounds. The appreciation of design, style, and the sounds of horsepower delight everyone from 3-year-olds in strollers to the 80-year-old who bought his Corvette new in the 1960’s.

After starting at the Starbucks on Burkhardt Rd., the event moved to the Donut Bank parking lot off Green River Road in 2014, where it exploded in popularity. In 2023 the event grew so large that it was moved to its current location at Washington Square Mall. With the support of Mission Grounds Coffee Shop, KC’s Time Out Lounge, and local law enforcement, the local car community is thriving!

The variety of vehicles on display is always impressive. Ferrari, Lamborghini,

Lotus, and other exotics share the lot with American classics and muscle cars, European imports, sports cars, Jeeps, trucks, custom builds, and motorcycles. Sheriff Noah Robinson will also gladly show you around the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office first-ever fully Electric Patrol Vehicle (EPV) - their 2016 Tesla Model S 75D.

The event is child and dog friendly – the latter should be well behaved & leashed.

Cars n’ Coffee EVV is held the first Sunday of every month – rain or shine – from 9am to noon. There is a $5 entry fee to display your vehicle, which covers event insurance and security, with most proceeds donated to the community through local children’s charities. It is not only a celebration of automotive culture but also a force for good in the community.

As Cars & Coffee Evansville continues to grow, Corey and Brittany, Steven Shutz, Chad Dupont and other volunteers remain dedicated to their mission of creating a welcoming and enjoyable experience for all attendees. The event has become a staple in the Evansville community, and its future looks bright with continued support from all of us.

You can find the event on Facebook: Cars n’ Coffee Evansville

** Photo Credit to Ryan Durchholz (rjdurchholz@gmail.com) Bob Donnelly and the C&C Facebook page.