Emerald Coast Cruizin' Car Show
Twice a year, Aaron Bessant Park becomes a giant outdoor showroom for thousands of hot rods, classic cars and speedsters for this three-day event! While your family weaves through dozens of rows of iconic vehicles, keep your ears alert for cash and swag giveaways. Collectors and enthusiasts drive home a vintage vehicle if they prevail in the frantic bidding at a live auction. Visitors won’t want to miss out on the numerous live bands, meet and greets and presentation shows!
Activities at Emerald Coast Cruizin' include cruise-ins, concerts, parties, vendors, food, parades and celebrity appearances.
Car enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to check out the thousands of hot rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks and classics on display.
Spring Show: March 6 - 9, 2019
Fall Show: November 6 - 9, 2019
Schedule of Events - Spring Show:
TUESDAY
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Vendor Set Up Aaron Bessant Park
10:00 am – 3:00 pm Vehicle Registration Aaron Bessant Park
WEDNESDAY
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Vendor Set Up Aaron Bessant Park
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Vehicle Registration Aaron Bessant Park
10:00 am – 3:00 pm Terry Mason’s Hot Rod Show Block Party
10:00 am – 3:00 pm Show N Shine Pier Park behind Margaritaville
6:00 pm Welcome Party Location TBA
THURSDAY
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Event Site Opens Aaron Bessant Park
8:00 am – 4:00 pm Vehicle Registration Aaron Bessant Park
8:00 am – 4:00 pm Event Site Opens Show N Shine Vendor Midway
10:00 am Grand Opening Main Stage Aaron Bessant Park
10:00 am – 2:00 pm Meet & Greet Joe & Amanda Martin of “Iron Resurrection”
12:00 pm Todd Allen Herendeen in Concert Main Stage Aaron Bessant Park
6:30 pm Kick Off Party Location TBA
FRIDAY
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Event Site Aaron Bessant Park
8:00 am – 4:00 pm Vehicle Registration Aaron Bessant Park
8:00 am – 4:00 pm Event Site Opens Show N Shine Vendor Midway Collector Car Auction
10:00 am – 4:00 pm Meet & Greet Joe, Amanda Martin & Pompa of “Iron Resurrection”
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Country Music Legends Main Stage Aaron Bessant Park
11:00 am Sylvia
1:00 pm Ronnie McDowell
3:00 pm John Schneider
4:30 pm Meet & Greet John Schneider
6:30 pm Nightly Event Location TBA
SATURDAY
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Event Site Aaron Bessant Park
8:00 am – 1:00 pm Vehicle Registration Aaron Bessant Park
10:00 am Event Site Opens Show N Shine Vendor Midway Collector Car Auction
11:00 am – 2:00 pm Entertainment Main Stage Aaron Bessant Park Bands TBA
11:00 am – 2:00 pm Meet & Greet Joe, Amanda Martin & Pompa “Iron Resurrection”
4:30 pm Awards/Cash GiveAway Main Stage Aaron Bessant Park