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Florida car shows: where to see the cars and how to enter yours
Florida car shows run all year: 5,000 classics at Daytona, free Friday and Saturday cruise nights in Kissimmee, a world-class concours on Amelia Island, and the world's largest Jeep-only event at Jeep Beach. Here's when and where they are, what it costs to watch, and how to enter your own car.
Florida car show list
Pick a month or a region. Each show name links to the organizer's own page.
| When | Show | Where | To watch | To enter a car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 12–14, 2026 | Emerald Coast Cruizin' (fall) | Aaron Bessant Park, Panama City Beach Panhandle | $20 a day at the gate; under 12 free | Register online or at the show. 1990 and older, plus listed exceptions. |
| Nov. 15, 2026 | Festivals of Speed: Lake Nona | Lake Nona Town Center, Orlando Central and East Coast | Free, but you must register for a free ticket | Apply with photos; a selection committee reviews every car |
| Nov. 25–29, 2026 | Daytona Turkey Run (fall) | Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach Central and East Coast | $21 a day; 11 and under free; spectator parking free | $80 cash at the gate for all five days. No pre-registration. 1996 and earlier, plus listed exceptions. |
| Dec. 4–5, 2026 | Holiday Cruiser Toy Drive at Old Town | Old Town, Kissimmee Central and East Coast | ||
| Dec. 6, 2026 | Cars & Coffee Palm Beach | Boca Raton Innovation Campus, Boca Raton South Florida | Free for spectators and passengers. Gates 7 a.m.; show 8 a.m. to noon. | $15 cash or $20 Zelle at the gate. No pre-registration. All makes, models and vintages. |
| Dec. 6, 2026 | Festivals of Speed: Mercato | Mercato, Naples Tampa Bay and Southwest | Free, but you must register for a free ticket | Apply with photos; a selection committee reviews every car |
| Jan. 5–17, 2027 | Mecum Kissimmee (collector car auction) | Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee Central and East Coast | An auction, not a show: consign a car to sell it, or register to bid | |
| Jan. 10, 2027 | Festivals of Speed: Legends of Stuttgart | Coachman Park, Clearwater Tampa Bay and Southwest | Apply with photos | |
| Feb. 13, 2027 | Festivals of Speed: Vinoy Park | Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg Tampa Bay and Southwest | Apply with photos | |
| Mar. 4–7, 2027 | The Amelia Concours d'Elegance | Amelia Island North and Northeast | Tickets sold online | Concours: apply with detailed photos; the car must fit a 2027 class. Cars & Caffeine and RADwood applications open Dec. 1. |
| Mar. 11–13, 2027 | Emerald Coast Cruizin' (spring) | Aaron Bessant Park, Panama City Beach Panhandle | $20 a day at the gate; under 12 free | Register online or at the show. 1990 and older, plus listed exceptions. |
| Mar. 25–28, 2027 | Spring Daytona Turkey Run | Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach Central and East Coast | $16 a day | $50 cash at the gate. No pre-registration. Same car rules as the fall show. |
| Apr. 16–25, 2027 | Jeep Beach | Daytona Beach; main event at Daytona International Speedway, Apr. 23–24 Central and East Coast | $20 a person each main-event day, no re-entry; 12 and under free | $100 per Jeep, covering all seat-belted passengers. Jeeps only. Register online or at Gate 70. |
| Apr. 18, 2027 | Festivals of Speed: Winter Park | Winter Park Central and East Coast | Apply with photos | |
| Oct. 15–17, 2027 | Lake Mirror Classic | Lake Mirror Promenade and downtown Lakeland Central and East Coast | Free for spectators | Register before the deadline; no late entries. 2026 donations were $35, $55 or $90 per vehicle, by event. |
| Nov. 11–13, 2027 | Emerald Coast Cruizin' (fall) | Aaron Bessant Park, Panama City Beach Panhandle | $20 a day at the gate; under 12 free | Register online or at the show |
| Every Friday | Old Town Muscle Car Show & Cruise | Old Town, Kissimmee Central and East Coast | Free | Free. Register on-site 3 to 7:30 p.m.; cruise at 8:30 p.m. Muscle cars 1964 and newer; hot rods and classics up to 1985. No patina. |
| Every Saturday | Old Town Classic Car Show & Cruise | Old Town, Kissimmee Central and East Coast | Free | Free. Register on-site 1 to 7:30 p.m.; cruise at 8:30 p.m. Built before 1985. No patina. |
| First Sunday of each month | Old Town Import Car Show | Old Town, Kissimmee Central and East Coast | ||
| First Saturday in October | VetteFest at Old Town | Old Town, Kissimmee Central and East Coast |
A blank cell means the organizer's page doesn't post that detail yet. More Florida events by month are on the Florida annual events page. Run a show that's missing? Send it to us free.
Which shows fit my car?
Enter your car's model year and pick the closest kind. The checker compares it with each show's posted rules. Show staff make the final call at the gate.
How to enter your car: a checklist
- Check the year rule. Cutoffs differ a lot: 1996 and earlier at the Daytona Turkey Run, 1990 and older at Emerald Coast Cruizin', and before 1985 at Old Town's Saturday cruise. Many shows make exceptions for muscle and sports models.
- Find out how to register. Some shows take cash at the gate with no pre-registration (Turkey Run, Cars & Coffee Palm Beach). Others need an application with photos and a committee review (The Amelia, Festivals of Speed). Lake Mirror closes registration early and takes no late entries because it prints custom vehicle signs.
- Bring cash. The Turkey Run takes show-car entry in cash only at the gate. Cars & Coffee Palm Beach takes $15 cash or $20 by Zelle.
- Plan for your trailer. At the Turkey Run, trailers park outside Gate 70, and you can't unload a trailered car in the show-car section. If your car doesn't run, you'll need another way to get it inside.
- Count your passengers. The Turkey Run fee covers the driver and up to three passengers, plus two extra walk-in passes. A Jeep Beach registration covers every seat-belted passenger. An Emerald Coast Cruizin' registration comes with two armbands.
- Selling? Use the right area. For-sale signs aren't allowed on the Turkey Run show field. Cars for sale go in the Car Corral, which has its own registration.
- Arrive ready. The Turkey Run asks you to arrive with the engine at operating temperature and cash in hand. Old Town has you enter from Highway 192 beneath the east side of the Jukebox signs, and only registered cars may drive on the bricks.
- Keep your proof. Festivals of Speed admits only cars with a printed Registration Receipt. Emerald Coast Cruizin' asks you to print your confirmation email.
Entry rules compared
| Show | Who can enter | How to register | Entry cost | Judging and awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytona Turkey Run | Show-quality vehicles 30 years or older (1996 and earlier). Also Mustangs, Corvettes, Camaros, Chargers, Challengers, Prowlers, Vipers, SSRs, Impala SSs, sports and exotic cars, and micro and mini cars. Modified newer cars may be accepted: text a photo to 386-295-5000. | No pre-registration. Pay at the show-car gate: Gate 70, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., or the Turn 4 tunnel, 7 to 10 a.m. | Fall $80 for all five days; spring $50. Cash only. | No classes and no awards |
| Old Town Kissimmee cruises | Friday: muscle cars 1964 and newer, plus hot rods and classics up to 1985. Saturday: hot rods, classics and antiques built before 1985. No patina. | On-site, Friday 3 to 7:30 p.m., Saturday 1 to 7:30 p.m. | Free | Monthly drawing: one cruiser wins $1,000 on the last Friday and the last Saturday of each month |
| Emerald Coast Cruizin' | 1990 and older. Any year: Corvettes, Camaros, Thunderbirds, Firebirds, Mustangs, Challengers, Chargers, Monte Carlo SSs, Chevy SS454 and Ford Lightning pickups, Vipers and Prowlers. Custom pickups, Jeeps and Broncos with 5 major modifications. No everyday stock family vehicles. | Online pre-registration, or register at the show | Show awards on the center stage; cash and prize drawings | |
| Cars & Coffee Palm Beach | All makes, models and vintages | No pre-registration; pay at the gate | $15 cash or $20 Zelle per vehicle | |
| Jeep Beach | Jeeps only. Jeeps must be licensed and insured, and everyone must wear seat belts. | Online, or on-site at Gate 70 | $100 per Jeep | |
| Lake Mirror Classic | Hot rods, street rods, customs and race cars Friday; concours cars and 450-plus classics, exotics, muscle cars, specialty vehicles and trucks Saturday; any vehicle on the Sunday Road Tour | Online, before the deadline. No late entries. | 2026 donations: $35 Friday, $90 concours, $55 downtown show | Downtown show: more than 80 ribbon winners and 3 celebrity awards, judged by volunteers. Concours: led by a chief judge. |
| The Amelia | Exhibition-quality cars and motorcycles that fit a 2027 class. RADwood: '80s and '90s vehicles. Cars & Caffeine: classic, vintage, exotic, rare or collector cars. | Application with detailed photos, reviewed by a selection committee | Concours: awards in more than 35 classes. Cars & Caffeine: no judges, no awards. | |
| Festivals of Speed | Exotic, vintage, antique, muscle, and military vehicles. Not every vehicle is accepted. | Application with photos. You're charged only after approval. Send one form per vehicle, or you may be charged twice. | Newer cars usually aren't judged unless they're SEMA builds or noticeably modified |
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Tips for spectators
- Many shows are free to watch: Old Town's weekly cruises, the Lake Mirror Classic, and Cars & Coffee Palm Beach. Festivals of Speed shows are free, but you must register for a ticket first.
- Kids: children 11 and under get into the Turkey Run free. Children under 12 get into Emerald Coast Cruizin' free, and children 12 and under get into Jeep Beach free.
- Pets: the Turkey Run welcomes leashed pets. Jeep Beach and Emerald Coast Cruizin' allow service animals only.
- Coolers and alcohol: Jeep Beach and Emerald Coast Cruizin' don't allow outside alcohol. Jeep Beach allows coolers with water or soda.
- Getting around: golf carts aren't allowed at the Turkey Run. Jeep Beach and Emerald Coast Cruizin' also bar bikes and other wheeled devices. The Turkey Run and Emerald Coast Cruizin' allow approved mobility scooters, and Jeep Beach rents ADA scooters on-site.
- Talk to the owners. Lake Mirror encourages guests to photograph the cars and talk with their owners. Every car has a story.
Watch out for look-alikes. The Turkey Run says it's held only at Daytona International Speedway. Parties called Turkey Trots, Turkeyfests or Turkey Cruises aren't part of it and can't sell its tickets or registrations.
Old cars and Florida license plates
Florida law (s. 320.086) has special plates for older vehicles:
| Vehicle | Plate | What the law says |
|---|---|---|
| Model year 1945 or earlier | Horseless Carriage | Private vehicles driven on Florida roads get this permanent plate. It never needs renewal while the vehicle exists. |
| After 1945 and at least 30 years old | Antique | You may get an Antique plate, or a regular or specialty plate instead. |
| Model year 1974 or earlier | Authentic plate from the car's model year | You may ask the state to approve a real Florida plate from the car's model year. You supply the plate and pay a fee. |
| Former military vehicles, firefighting apparatus and other historical vehicles 30 years or older used only in exhibitions, parades or public display | Horseless Carriage or Antique | A former military vehicle may skip displaying the plate to keep its markings accurate. The plate and registration must be in the vehicle. |
Run a car show, cruise night or club? Send it to us.
This page grows with Florida's car people. If you put on a show, a weekly cruise or a Cars & Coffee, we'd love to list it. Listing your show is free.
- Create a free This Is Florida account.
- Send us your show: name, dates, address, spectator price, entry fee, which cars can enter, trailer parking, and a link to your official page or flyer.
- We check it against your own page, then add it here so spectators and entrants can find you.
Later, if the club gathers every week, a weekly Meet can go on This Is Florida. There's no rush. One $8 a month passport covers Meets, Singles, and listing a business. The venue keeps its own prices, and This Is Florida does not take a cut.
Accounts are for adults 21 and older. Please don't send children's names or photos of children.
Where sources differ
| Question | One source | Another source |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 Turkey Run dates | Turkey Run FAQs: March 25–28, 2027 | Speedway calendar: March 26–28, 2027. This page uses the organizer's dates. The organizer also calls spring a three-day show, so check before you go. |
| Fall Turkey Run year | Turkey Run home page: November 25–29, 2026 | Speedway calendar: lists the show as Nov. 25–29, 2027, among its 2026 events. This page uses the organizer's 2026 dates. |
| Festivals of Speed review time | Vehicle application page: goal of 72 hours | Event pages: up to five business days. Apply early. |
| Emerald Coast Cruizin' proof of entry | FAQ: a confirmation postcard comes by mail | Same FAQ: no postcards will be mailed; print your confirmation email. This page follows the email instruction. Parts of the FAQ show older dates. |
| Mecum Kissimmee year | Mecum page heading: Kissimmee 2024 | Same page: January 5–17, 2027. This page uses the 2027 dates. |
Questions people ask
What is the biggest car show in Florida?
The Daytona Turkey Run calls itself America's largest combined car show and swap meet. It's held twice a year at Daytona International Speedway, with more than 5,000 collector cars on the show field, more than 2,000 swap meet vendors and more than 1,500 cars for sale in the Car Corral.
When is the 2026 Daytona Turkey Run?
The 53rd Daytona Turkey Run is November 25 to 29, 2026, Wednesday through Sunday, at Daytona International Speedway. It runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Spectator admission is $21 a day, and children 11 and under are free.
How do I enter my car in the Daytona Turkey Run?
There's no pre-registration. Drive in and pay cash at the show-car gate: $80 in the fall for all five days, or $50 in the spring. Cars must be 30 years old or older (1996 and earlier) and show quality, though the show also accepts models like Mustangs, Corvettes, Camaros, Chargers, Challengers, Vipers and sports and exotic cars. Gate staff make the final call.
Can I sell my car at a Florida car show?
At the Daytona Turkey Run, for-sale signs aren't allowed on the show-car field. Cars for sale go in the separate Car Corral, which needs its own registration sticker. Other shows set their own rules, so ask the organizer.
Are there free car shows in Florida?
Yes. Old Town in Kissimmee holds a free Muscle Car Show and Cruise every Friday and a free Classic Car Show and Cruise every Saturday, free for car owners and spectators. The Lake Mirror Classic in Lakeland is free for spectators. Cars & Coffee Palm Beach is free for spectators and passengers.
What time is the Old Town car cruise in Kissimmee?
On Fridays and Saturdays, the cruise down Old Town's brick streets starts at 8:30 p.m. Friday registration runs 3 to 7:30 p.m. for muscle cars 1964 and newer and hot rods and classics up to 1985. Saturday registration runs 1 to 7:30 p.m. for vehicles built before 1985. Old Town says no patina.
How do I get my car into The Amelia Concours?
Submit the vehicle application with detailed photos. A selection committee reviews each entry, and the car must fit one of the 2027 classes. Only complete submissions are reviewed. Applications for the Sunday Cars & Caffeine and Saturday RADwood go live December 1.
Can I bring a trailer to a Florida car show?
Many shows have trailer parking, but rules differ. The Daytona Turkey Run doesn't allow tow vehicles and trailers inside the Speedway. Trailer parking is outside Gate 70: $60 for the fall show and $40 for spring. The Lake Mirror Classic has trailer parking areas for show vehicles, and Jeep Beach has on-site trailer parking for registered participants.
Does an old car need a special license plate in Florida?
Not always. Florida law gives a Horseless Carriage plate to private vehicles from model year 1945 or earlier that are driven on Florida roads. Owners of vehicles from after 1945 that are at least 30 years old may get an Antique plate or keep a regular or specialty plate. Owners of 1974 and older vehicles may ask the state to approve an authentic Florida plate from the car's model year.
How do I get my car show listed on This Is Florida?
Create a free This Is Florida account and send us your show with its name, date, address, spectator price, entry fee, which cars can enter, and a link to your official page. We check each listing against the organizer's own page before we add it.
Sources
- Daytona Turkey Run: home, show cars, FAQs, Car Corral; Daytona International Speedway event calendar
- Old Town Kissimmee car shows and events
- Emerald Coast Cruizin': home, vehicle registration, FAQs
- Lake Mirror Classic: home, FAQs, judging
- The Amelia: home, schedule, classes and vehicle submission
- Jeep Beach: home, registration, FAQ
- Cars & Coffee Palm Beach
- Festivals of Speed: home, vehicle application, Lake Nona, Mercato, Naples
- Mecum Kissimmee 2027
- Florida Statutes, 2026: 320.086, antique and horseless carriage plates
This Is Florida isn't connected to these shows or organizers. Dates, prices and rules change, so always confirm with the organizer.