All Around America: Car Show Destinations

August 9, 2015
Story By
Kristin Cline

They say “Home is where the heart is” and travelling the country in search of our favorite car shows uncovered that no matter where you are, there’ll always be a welcome mat out for you from fellow car enthusiasts. Take a trip around the country with us to some of our highlight stop-offs.

Fabulous Fords Forever | Buena Park, California

If you spell “love” F-O-R-D, there’s no show to better suit you than Fabulous Fords Forever. The largest Ford gathering in the country, we bet you could spot every year and model the blue oval has made; from T-buckets to Mustangs, with a dozen Pintos thrown in too for good measure. Click here to see more of Driving Line's coverage of Fabulous Fords Forever

Lone Star Roundup | Austin, Texas

Serving up hospitality like the great state of Texas is known for, Austin plays host to Lone Star Roundup. Nostalgic-styled classic cars attend not only the show, but also cruise the streets of South Congress neighborhood and drop in on a pre-show day BBQ put on by a local car club. Click here for more of Driving Line's coverage of Lone Star Roundup

Texas Heatwave | Austin, Texas

Sure, it may be held mid-July in the humid southern heat, but it’s the only place you’ll experience this sort of automotive diversity; from mini to lifted trucks, monster trucks, lowriders, dub style, and even a little imports thrown in, Texas Heatwave is kinda like a potluck party and spring break all in one. Click here to see more of Driving Line's coverage of Texas Heatwave

Viva Las Vegas | Las Vegas, Nevada

To all those who thought rockabilly had its height in the ‘80s, Viva Las Vegas started as a small music weekender which tacked on a car show because of all the classic rides people drove. Now going on its 19^th year, Viva Las Vegas is just as much car show as music festival. Click here for more photos and video from Driving Line's coverage of Viva Las Vegas

Woodward Dream Cruise | Detroit, Michigan

True to its name, Motor City takes to the streets in their dream cars for a cruise-slash-car show that stretches for miles. As you’d expect to see in Detroit, there’s plenty of pristine American muscle; but there’s also a little bit of everything else, from super-rare to super-weird. Click here for more Driving Line coverage from the Woodward Dream Cruise

We know we’ve got more ground to cover... what are your not-to-miss car shows from around the U.S.? Leave a comment and maybe Driving Line will drop in!