2026 Car Show Categories

Voting Categories – Creators & Classics (June 20th, 2026)

Enter your ride in the class that best matches its model year or style. One entry per vehicle, please. (Public Voted) 

1. 1. Best Pre-1940 Classic
      Vintage beauties built before 1940. Think timeless designs, elegant lines, and rare historic vehicles.

   2. Best 1940s Classic
      Classic cars from the 1940s era, including post-war restorations and originals.

   3. Best 1950s Classic
      Iconic 1950s vehicles — big fins, chrome, and the unforgettable style of the decade.

   4. Best 1960s Classic
      Muscle, style, and innovation from the 1960s. Includes sedans, coupes, and sports cars.

   5. Best 1970s Classic
      Classic 1970s cars showing the best of vintage design, performance, and flair.

   6. Best 1980s Classic
      Retro 1980s vehicles that defined a generation—clean lines, bright colors, and early modern tech.

   7. Best 1990s Classic
      The “young classics” from the 1990s, from performance cars to well-loved everyday classics.

   8. New Age Classic (2000–2006)
      Early 2000s vehicles gaining collector status. Modern yet classic, these rides are starting to stand out.

   9. Modern Classic (2006–2016)
      Cars from the 2006–2016 era that have style, performance, or a unique story to tell.

   10. Sports Car (2016–2026)
       The latest sports cars with speed, design, and wow-factor appeal—perfect for enthusiasts of modern performance machines.

   11. Hot Rod / Street Rod
       Custom-built or modified classics designed for performance, style, and individuality.

   12. VW Beetle
       All classic and modern Volkswagen Beetles — air-cooled or newer models.

   13. VW Bus / Beetle Bus
       Iconic VW vans, camper buses, and Beetle Bus-style vehicles. Perfect for the VW community.

   14. Classic Truck (Pre-1980)
       Trucks built before 1980, from workhorses to restored showpieces.

   15. Classic Truck (1980–1999)
       Trucks from the 1980s and 1990s that are collector-worthy, unique, or fully restored.

   16. Best In Show Classic (Pre 2000)
       $150 CASH AWARD + PLAQUE
       SPONSORED BY THE DANCE EDGE
       Awarded to the standout vehicle of the entire classic car show! This car represents the perfect blend of style, condition, originality, and wow-factor. Voters choose the one classic that truly steals the spotlight and embodies the spirit of the show.