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 4 - 7, 2020
Fall Show: November 11 - 14, 2020
Stay tuned for this year's schedule of events!
Last Year's Schedule of Events:
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 Kick Off Party at Runaway Island
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
6:30 pm Beach Party at Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant
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
11:00 am – 3:00 pm Country Music Legends Main Stage Aaron Bessant Park
6:30 pm Friday Fish Fry at Hammerhead Fred’s
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
4:30 pm Awards/Cash Giveaway Main Stage Aaron Bessant Park