Car Shows in New York
New York's car culture spans from Manhattan supercar sightings to upstate barn-find territory. The New York International Auto Show at the Javits Center is one of the largest auto shows in the world, while the Hudson Valley, Long Island, and Finger Lakes regions host hundreds of weekend shows from April through October. Tight-knit communities of Italian car enthusiasts, JDM fans, and traditional hot rodders create a diverse scene.
Upcoming shows
33
Free entry
9
Metro areas
2
Best summer car shows in New York
Peak season — the Saratoga Auto Museum show, Lime Rock Historic Festival (just across the CT border), and hundreds of suburban cruise-ins fill every weekend.
Major metro areas in New York
New York City Metro
NYC's scene is unique — exotic car rallies through Manhattan, Cars & Croissants on Long Island, and classic Italian car gatherings in Brooklyn and Queens. Space is at a premium, but the passion is off the charts.
✨ NY International Auto Show in April draws nearly 1 million visitors.
Long Island
Long Island is a cruise-in paradise — Jones Beach, Tobay Beach, and countless diner parking lots host weekly shows from May through October. American muscle dominates, with a strong Corvette and Camaro presence.
✨ Tobay Beach Car Show in summer draws thousands of entries.
Upcoming events on the map
All upcoming car shows in New York
33 events listed — sorted by featured status and date.
Stony Creek Campgrounds 7th Annual Car Show
First Annual Magic Pines Car Show
15th Annual Rock-N-Roll Car Show for Stroke Awareness & Prevention
Saugerties Antique Auto Club 69th Annual Car-Truck-Motorcycle Show
Granby Center Volunteer Fire Dept. 1st Annual Car Show
3rd Annual Car Show & Local 38 Open House
Highway 20 Ride Car Show
South Bay Fire Department: Anything with Wheels Show
4th Annual Car Show
Cruz-In' At the Drive-In
Light Em Up Car Show
American Legion Cruisers / Riders Car & Bike Show 2 Annual
Car Show August 23, 2026
Northport Centerport Lions 60th Robert J Bohaty Classic Car Show
Rondout Valley United Methodist Church Annual Car Show
Labor Day Car Show
Bigger & Better Classic Car Show
Dutchess Cruisers Car Show
Dix Hills Fire Department 12th Annual Car & Bike Show
Curtis Lumber Car & Truck Show
Road Knights Auto Club, Inc. 71st Anniversary Car Show
Northeast Mustang Meet & Muscle Car Show
40s in a Bag
Hot Rods at The Hotel Car Show
Time Tunnel Rod & Custom Show
The 'Big One' Time Tunnel Rod & Custom Show
Stony Brook Child Care 2026 Car Show & Craft Fair
14th Annual Cruisin on the Mountaintop Antique & Classic Fall Car Show
Rock 'N' Rods of NY Classic Car Show
Fabulous 50's & 60's Nostalgia Car Club Proudly Presents Cars & Ghouls
Nameless Car Meet: Trunk or Treat
Trunk Or Treat
3rd Annual Christ Episcopal Church Of Pelham Classic Car Show
Seasonal car show guide for New York
Spring
The NY International Auto Show in April at the Javits Center kicks off the season. Long Island cruise-ins start as soon as weather breaks.
Summer
NOWPeak season — the Saratoga Auto Museum show, Lime Rock Historic Festival (just across the CT border), and hundreds of suburban cruise-ins fill every weekend.
Fall
Fall foliage cruises through the Catskills, Hudson Valley, and Finger Lakes are among the most scenic in the country. End-of-season shows pack in one last gathering before storage.
Winter
NYC's indoor supercar shows and the Javits Center events keep Manhattan busy. Upstate goes dormant but swap meets at fairgrounds persist.
Car clubs in New York
Active clubs include the Long Island Corvette Owners Association, Manhattan Classic Car Club, Empire Mustang Club, and NYC Porsche Club (Metro NY PCA).
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