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 8/25/2025.
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: Culvers of Lake Orion Summer Car Cruise
Every Monday, May 6- Sept. 23: North Oakland Bowties Car Club Weekly Cruise Night in Waterford
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, June 5- Sept. 25: Sick Hops & Horsepower Cruise Night in Oxford
Saturdays, June- October: Cars and Coffee in Pontiac
Every Thursday, June 6- Aug. 29: Canterbury Village Cruise Nights in Lake Orion
Every Wednesday, July- October: Holly Car Show and Cruise Night
Single Events
May 25-26: Heritage Rod and Custom Car Festival in Rochester
May 26: Festival of Cars in Rochester
June 13: Cruisin’ With Grace Car Show! in Rochester Hills
June 21: Annual “By the River” Classic Car Show in Auburn Hills
July 12: Cobra Day in Waterford
July 13: GM Day Cars & Coffee in Waterford
July 19: Viper Day in Waterford
July 20: JDM Sunday in Waterford
July 20: The Bakers Bash in Milford
July 26: American Muscle Cars & Coffee in Waterford
July 26: Annual Motorfest in South Lyon
July 26: 6th Annual Community Appreciation Extravaganza in Waterford
July 27: Miata Day in Waterford
Aug. 1: Clarkston Classic Car Show in Clarkston
Aug. 2: Clean Cruise 2025 in Royal Oak
Aug. 3: Troy Traffic Jam
Aug. 10: Rockin Rods n’ Rochester
Aug. 9: Annual Down on Main Street Car Show in Clawson
Aug. 9: Cobra Day in Waterford
Aug. 9: Roadkill Nights in Pontiac
Aug. 13-15: Woodward Dream Show in Pontiac
Aug. 14: Oak Park Cruise & Groove
Aug. 15: Berkley Cruisefest
Aug. 16: High Octane Pre-Woodward Cruise-In in Waterford
Aug. 16: Woodward Dream Cruise
Aug. 23: Camaro/ Corvette/ Firebird Cars & Coffee in Waterford
Aug. 30: Annual Corvette Fest in Lake Orion
Aug. 31: Lake Orion Lions Charity Car Show
Sept. 1: Concours d’ Elegance and British Car Showcase 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: Revin’ in the Heights Car Show in Madison Heights
Sept. 13: Mustang Day in Waterford
Sept. 27: Classic Car Show for Veteran’s Memorial Fundraiser (Golling) in Lake Orion
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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