Back your classic car out of the garage, shine it up, and show it off at any of Oakland County’s many car shows and cruises throughout the summer months. Pull up to small-town shows or drive into large events, like the famous Woodward Dream Cruise. Don’t worry – there is an event for car enthusiasts, young and old, across the county. Find your favorites in the list below!
Verify registration, hours and locations before attending. Updated 5/12/2026.
Event Series
Every Saturday All Year: Rochester Ram’s Horn Breakfast Club in Rochester Hills
Every Saturday All Year: Parking at Pasteiner’s in Birmingham
Every Saturday, March- September: Cars & Coffee in Waterford
April 23- Oct. 15: Culver’s of Lake Orion Car Cruise
Every Wednesday, May 8- Sept. 25: Westside Rod & Custom Cruise Night in Farmington Hills
Every Friday, May- September: Multi Lakes Car Cruise in Commerce
Every Sunday, May 5- Sept. 29: Baker’s of Milford Sunday Car Cruise
Every Wednesday, July- October: Holly Car Show and Cruise Night
Single Events
May 23: All-Electric Adventure Road Rally in Detroit
May 23 | July 18 | Aug. 22: Doggos & Donuts in Waterford
May 29: Meadow Brook Theatre Classic Car Night in Rochester Hills
May 30: Festival of Cars in Rochester
May 31 | June 21 | July 26 | Aug. 30: British Car Corral in Milford
June 6: Lunghamer Car Show with the North Oakland Bowties Car Club in Waterford
June 6 | Aug. 23 | Sept. 20: Camaro/ Corvette/ Firebird Cars & Coffee in Waterford
June 7 | Sept. 6: Miata Day in Waterford
June 20: Annual “By the River” Classic Car Show in Auburn Hills
June 20 | Nov. 14: Jeep Day in Waterford
June 21 | Oct. 17: Truck Day in Waterford
June 28: Classics Day in Waterford
July 11: Cobra Day in Waterford
July 18 | Oct. 18: Euro Day in Waterford
July 19: Viper Day in Waterford
July 25 | Sept. 19: JDM Sunday in Waterford
July 25: Annual Motorfest in South Lyon
July 27 | Sept. 6: Miata Day in Waterford
Aug. 2: Rally Car Day in Waterford
Aug. 2: Troy Traffic Jam
Aug. 8: Clean Cruise in Royal Oak
Aug. 8: Annual Down on Main Street Car Show in Clawson
Aug. 9: Fiesta/Focus Day in Waterford
Aug. 9: Rockin Rods n’ Rochester
Aug. 15: Birmingham Cruise Event
Aug. 15: High Octane Pre-Woodward Cruise-In in Waterford
Aug. 16: Woodward Dream Cruise
Aug. 29 | Oct. 4 | Nov. 8 | Dec. 5: Subaru Day in Waterford
Sept. 12: Concours d’ Elegance and British Car Showcase in Milford
Sept. 5: Annual Corvette Fest in Lake Orion
Sept. 6: Team Mopar Detroit 6th Annual Car Show in Milford
Sept. 7: The Gathering of Chevy SSRs in Milford
Sept. 13: Pontiac Summer Round-Up in Milford
Sept. 13: Battle of the Brits and Picnic in Milford
Sept. 12: Mustang Day in Waterford
Sept. 21: Bakers Welcomes The MCT Reunion in Milford
Sept. 28: Bakers Welcomes The Motor City Rockets and The Cadillac LaSalle Club in Milford
Oct. 4: American Speed Festival in Pontiac
Do you know of any car shows or cruises in the Oakland County area? Let us know by contacting us at socialmedia@oakgov.com or leaving a comment below.
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