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West Coast Shows
JAN 2023:
JAN 8: LONG BEACH CA: LONG BEACH HI-PERFORMANCE SWAP MEET: This outdoor event has become world renowned for its content of antique, vintage, classic, and highperformance cars and parts for sale at bargain prices. The swap meet is a must visit for hot rod, muscle car, street rod, classic car and truck enthusiasts. The Long Beach Swap Meet has been featured on such television shows as Monster Garage, Popular Hot Roding TV, and NHRA Drag Racing Today. HOURS: 6 am to 1 pm. ADMISSION: Spectators $9 per person. PARKING: Free general parking. For more info or to be a vendor go to www.longbeachhiposwapmeet.com or call 800-762-9785
JAN 15: POMONA CA: POMONA SWAP MEET & CLASSIC CAR SHOW: George Cross & Sons, presents the West Coast's Largest Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show at the Fairplex. You'll find over 2,500 vendor spaces full of hard to find car parts and accessories at low swap meet prices. Thousands of original and restored Corvettes, Porsches, Street Rods, Volkswagens and pre-1985 Classic Cars will be on display and for sale. Hours: 5am to 2pm, rain or shine, we swap. Admission $10.00 per adult, children 12 and under, FREE. Contact: 714-538-7091 or www.pomonaswapmeet.com JAN 21: BUENA PARK CA: 15TH ANNUAL JEFF’S FUN RUN: Event being held at Ken Grody Ford located at 6211 Beach Blvd. Event starts at 8am. Over 200 hot rods & motorcycles. The #1 way to kick off the New Year. Open to all vehicles. Rain or shine. Entry fee is $40.00. Online entries must be completed by Dec 17th to receive free t-shirt. Register online at www.jeff’sfunrun.com. All confirmations will be emailed. Plenty of parking at the end of the run.
JAN 21: SALINAS CA: CLASSICS & CONCHAS: NEW DATE! Event beng held at DEADEND Headquarters located at 60 Mararin St. Event runs from 8am – 12noon. Free coffie & conchaswhile supply lasts. For more info and updates chck out the DEADEND Magazne IG page. JAN 22: STOCKTON CA: STOCKTON CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET: California mark your calendars for 2023 we start out the year in Stockton January 22nd Northern Californias first Auto Swap meet & Car Show of the year. Event being held at the San Joaquin Fairgrounds. For all the info call 209-948-5307. Follow us on Instagram Sjvautoswapmeets or go to https:// www.facebook.com/StocktonSwapMeet/
JAN 2023:
JAN 27 -29: PALM SPRINGS CA: PARADISE ROAD CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW: Location 701 E Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs. Check out the PARADISE ROAD SHOW IG page for more info and updates.
JAN 28: IRWINDALE CA: 2ND MOONEYES NEW YEARS PARTY 2023 CAR SHOW, DRAG RACE: Vendors, Live Bands, Pin Up Contest, Pinstripe. 72 and Older. Location Irwindale Speedway (no Colors).
JAN 28-29: TURLOCK CA: 56TH ANNUAL TURLOCK SWAP MEET: Classic Cars for Sale. Location Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 900 N. Broadway. Times 7am-5pm. on Saturday 7a.m -3p.m Sunday. Admission $20. Children Under 12 Free.
FEB 2023:
FEB 2: UPLAND CA: STOKERS HOT ROD FACTORY ALL DAY OPEN HOUSE: It’s our annual GNRS Open House. Event runs from 8am - ?? Event being held at 1663 West 9th St. For more info call 909-920-6797
FEB 3-5: POMONA CA: GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW: 73rd Grand National Roadster Show: The Grand National Roadster Show is now in its 73rd year. Once known as the Oakland Roadster Show, it is the longest running indoor car show in the world! Produced at the Fairplex in Pomona for the 19th consecutive year. This year will feature a huge number of new builds, debuts, exhibitors, and of course the AMBR and Slonaker competitions. Over 500 show vehicles will compete for awards inside the Fairplex buildings. Another 400-800 vehicles will join the event Saturday & Sunday for the 16th Annual Grand Daddy Drive-In. For more info go to www.rodshows.com or https://www.facebook.com/ grandnationalroadstershow
FEB 2023:
FEB 3-5: POMONA CA: GRAND DADDY DRIVE IN: This is event is part of the annual GRAND NATIONAL ROADSTER SHOW. The Grand Daddy Drive-In is the outdoor portion of the GNRS. This 3-day event is for those who want to participate in the GNRS but may not want to leave their vehicle indoors for four days. Come for one day or all three days. The Grand Daddy Drive-In is open Hot Rods, Classics, Muscle Cars and trucks; no Motorcycles allowed. All vehicles must be driven into the event. Participants will receive an entry for two people into the event (additional passengers will need to secure their own admission), a goodie bag, and without a doubt, the best parking spot on the grounds. In addition, several magazines, including Modern Rodding, All Chevy Performance and Classic Truck Performance, will make Editor’s Pick awards as well as other picks by sponsors and VIP’s. Come out and join us to see 800-1000 cars parked throughout the Fairplex grounds. For more info or to enter go to www.rodshows.com FEB 12: VENTURA CA: 17TH ANNUAL DAVID MANN CHOPPERFEST: NEW DATE – RESCHEDULED FROM DEC 11th: Motorcycle Art and Culture Show. Time 8am-4pm. Location Ventura County Fairgrounds www.chopperfestival.com
FEB 25: GALT CA: GALT AUTO SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW: Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 25, 2023 Galt Auto swap meet & car show great venue Galt market grounds Centrally located between Stockton and Sacramento right off of Highway 99 home to one of northern California’s biggest weekday markets. Turn those old parts into cash, swap meet spaces are only $20. 10 x 30‘ on pavement. For all the info call 209-948-5307. Follow us on Instagram Sjvautoswapmeets or go to https://www.facebook.com/StocktonSwapMeet/