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!
Dates and times are weather-dependent and subject to change. Verify registration, hours and locations before attending. Updated 8/31/2026.
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 Sunday All Year: Sunday Service at MOTO in Ferndale
- Every Thursday All Summer: Parking at Big Boy in Troy
- 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: Cars at Canterbury
- June 20 | Nov. 14: Jeep Day in Waterford
- June 21 | Oct. 17: Truck Day in Waterford
- June 28: Classics Day in Waterford
- June 28 | July 26 | Aug. 23 | Sept. 27: Cars and Coffee in Rochester Hills
- July 11: Cobra Day in Waterford
- July 18 | Oct. 18: Euro Day in Waterford
- July 18: Cruise In Car Show in Auburn Hills
- July 19: Italian Happening in Rochester
- 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. 1: Muscle & More @ the Museum in Royal Oak
- Aug. 1: OCC Second Annual Car Show & Auto Labs Tour
- Aug. 2: Rally Car Day in Waterford
- Aug. 2: Troy Traffic Jam
- Aug. 7: CUMC Classic Car Show in Clarkston
- Aug. 8: Clean Cruise in Royal Oak
- Aug. 8: Annual Down on Main Street Car Show in Clawson
- Aug. 8: Roadkill Nights at M1 Concourse
- Aug. 9: Fiesta/Focus Day in Waterford
- Aug. 9: Rockin Rods n’ Rochester
- Aug. 13: Oak Park Cruise & Groove
- Aug. 14: Dreams Come True on Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills
- Aug. 15: Birmingham Cruise Event
- Aug. 15: High Octane Pre-Woodward Cruise-In in Waterford
- Aug. 15: Woodward Drift Festival at M1 Concourse
- 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. 12: St. Mary’s Annual Car Show 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. 19: Rev’N in the Heights Community Event & Car Show in Madison Heights
- 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
- Oct. 27: Halloween at Culver’s in Commerce Twp.
Do you know of any car shows or cruises in the Oakland County area? Email socialmedia@oakgov.com or comment below.
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