2026 Orinda Classic Car Show
Show date & hours
September 12, 2026
10 am to 2 pm
Location
Orinda Classic Car Center
61 Orinda Way Orinda, CA 94563
Admission
Admission is free
for all spectators
2026 Entries
Open today!
Join us at the show
JOIN US AT THE 2026 ORINDA CLASSIC CAR SHOW- our 22nd annual show
We are revving our engines & preparing for the 2026 show
The 2026 Orinda Classic Car Show will be held on Saturday Sept.12th in Orinda Village. Visit the Porsche Special Exhibit, tracing the legacy from the iconic 356 Roadster in 1948 through the RAD era (70’s-80s 911s, 930s, 928s, 944s) to modern-day performance.
For classic and exotic car owners and fans our Orinda show is a uniquely fun and exhilarating experience. The show is FREE to spectators, and proceeds benefit the OA’s programs including Seniors Around Town (SAT) free seniors ride program. And for those less captivated by cars, please still come check it out – just have fun AND support worthy causes at the same time
Over 150 vintage and modern exotic vehicles on the tree-lined streets of Orinda. Food, music and more!
All classic cars are welcome. Register your car today!
While you are here, please scroll down and enjoy the drone video from 2024 show highlighting the amazing lineup of Shelby Cobra’s and Mustangs that made our show one of the highest attended Orinda Classic Car Show ever!
FAQ's
Have questions about the car show?
Click here for frequently asked questions.
maps
Click here for maps to help you get to the car show and find a place to park.
Car show history
Learn more about the 19 year history of the
Orinda Classic Car Show.
2024 Drone Video
Fun for all
frequently asked questions
The cost to enter a vehicle in the Orinda Classic Car Show is $65, motorcycle is $35. Admission to the show is free.
The northern side of Orinda Village is closed during the car show. The cars are parked on tree lined streets adjacent to the 16th fairway of the Orinda Country Club with plenty of shade. We have select cars displayed inside of Orinda Motors and Orinda Classic Car Center and others parked in an adjacent lot. Click here to see more.
There are no prizes awarded, we feel that the atmosphere of the day is more relaxed, friendlier without the pressure of winning a prize. Car enthusiasts take advantage of the opportunity to exhibit their cars, view the cars on exhibit or stay with their vehicles, to interact with the public
The theme is only suggestive. Each year, we have both classic cars in mint condition and others that are lovingly driven every day and show signs of great times on the road.
For all entry vehicles, the Orinda Classic Car Show will provide a placard with the relevant information about each car from the entry form. The placard must be displayed on the front window of the vehicle. Signs in and around your vehicle are limited to describing the vehicle only, its history, work done, etc. No signs may contain any advertisements, promotions, solicitations, or sales of any kind and will be immediately removed by the Car Show Committee.
You must obtain written pre-approval from the Car Show to offer your car for sale. Please send an email to info@orindacarshow.com with the following information: the year, make, and model of the vehicle, anticipated sales price, all contact information for the private registered owner of the vehicle, and a copy of the car registration showing ownership. You will be notified via email if your request has been approved. The fee for listing your car for sale is $100, this is in addition to the entry fee. Approval is at the sole discretion of the Orinda Classic Car Show Committee. You will also receive and must agree to comply with the “Policy Regarding Offering Vehicles for Sale at the Orinda Classic Car Show”.
For the 2025 show, you will be notified via email no later than Wednesday September 3rd of your entry time. You will be advised of your parking assignment when you arrive at the show. Please note, parking assignments are at the sole discretion of the Orinda Classic Car Show Committee.
Make sure to provide as many contact points as possible in your application. We will try to both email and call you to let you know that there is a spot available for you to display your car.
Our car show is designed for all ages. Families who attend the Orinda Classic Car Show are able to share in the many youth centered events throughout the show. Admission for spectators is free!
We can always use volunteers to help us put on this fantastic event. Please use the contact form and let us know you are interested.
Parking is available in several local lots that are usually empty at the time of the car show. Also, you can park on the west side of Camino Pablo. Please see the car show overview map on this page for locations marked with a green “P”. Please do not park in Safeway parking lot.
The Car show is located with in easy walking distance (.7 miles) from the Orinda Bart Station with a pedestrian overpass near the station and tree lined streets through the Orinda Farmers Market being held the day of the show. See maps below.
