Cruise-Ins and Car Shows in Vancouver, Washington
Like in many American towns, car cruises and shows in Vancouver have been a staple of the summer events season for decades. Stories of classic automobiles lining Main Street and sports car rallies specifically stand out from as early as the 1950s. Meant to relive the glory days and support 22 blocks of downtown businesses, thousands of hot rods and vintage cars meet from spring to Labor Day at formalized events like Cruisin' the Gut and Cruise the Couve.
(Photo courtesy of the Clark County Historical Museum)
In addition to the informal cruises that materialize each summer, car shows around Vancouver and throughout Clark County have created space for the ultimate viewing experience, complete with Best in Show awards, kids activities, and live music. For nearly 20 years, the Camas Car Show has taken place in it's quaint downtown blocks and Battle Ground's Harvest Night's Cruise keeps the nostalgia alive during it's annual Harvest Days festival. Weekly and bi-monthly Cars and Coffee events occur in multiple spots throughout the city during the warmer months. In addition, there have been many smaller — but just as spectacular — car shows over the last few years including:
- 40et8 Annual Labor Day Car Show
- Endless Summer Cruise-In at Ilani
- Northwest Festival & Carshow
- Public Vintage Car Show at the Elks Lodge 823
- Touchmark’s Annual Car Show and Music Festival
- Velvet Acres Gardens Annual Car Show
- West Coast Wild Cards Car Show
(Many of these shows are annual events so check back for dates!)