2026 Hot Nights Cool Rides Car Show
Join us as we celebrate the 34th anniversary of the Hot Nights Cool Rides Car Show on Saturday, August 15, 2026!
We kickoff the event with a free cruise in and concert on Friday, August 14, 2026! Cruise in cars are asked to park in the spaces around the Rutherford County Farmers Market and near the Florence Mill. The concert will be held inside POPS. You can also register your car for Saturday's event on Friday at Main Street Meetings, 108 East Main Street, from 2pm-8pm. Registration is $30 per car and includes an event t-shirt.
The 34th Hot Nights Cool Rides Car Show will be held on historic Main Street on Saturday, August 15, 2026! Main Street will close at 7am to everyone but show cars. Registration will be held at Main Street Meetings, 108 East Main Street from 9am-12noon. Registration is $30 per car and includes an event t-shirt. Only registered cars are allowed to park on Main Street. WAGY 107.5FM/1320AM will be broadcasting live throughout the day. Enjoy food from regional food trucks and Main Street restaurants. Main Street businesses will also be open. Don't forget to visit Pit Road-Vendor Alley! Visit with local vendors as you walk through POPS! The trophy ceremony is scheduled for 7pm.
If you are interested in being a sponsor for this event, contact Amy Bridges 828-447-1730 or Melissa Cantrell 828-429-4128.
Pit Road-Vendor Alley applications coming soon!
For more information about the event contact: Amy Bridges (828-447-1730).
Follow the car show on FB at Hot Nights Cool Rides Forest City Car Show