54th Annual | Classic Car Show & Shine
- John-Michael Scurio
- Aug 24
- 3 min read
Our beautiful, beautiful home, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is brimming with joy.
While the beauty of nature surrounds you at every corner in our town, when you sprinkle-in the many unique, different and innovative creations by the residents, locals and visitors - aesthetics of joy can be found everywhere in town.
Joy-spotting is the practice of going out into the world and finding the "ordinary" and seeing it through a different, happier lens, like a set of stairs painted in rainbow colors, a mural of rabbits, a Victorian hat store, a busker or stumbling upon our Annual Antique Car Show and Parade.
If you're into chrome, curves, and carburetors ... and you're chasing that next story-worthy weekend ... this is it.
This isn't your Daddy's parking lot car show. It's two days of social immersion and fun in one of the most scenic small towns in America. Tight, curvy, steep mountain roads. Historic downtown streets. Big personalities. Bigger engines.
Whether you're rolling in with your ride or just showing up for the vibe ... Eureka Springs is where you want to be on September 5-6, 2025.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
5:00 PM | Kick off the weekend at the Great Hall Buffet. Grab a plate, grab a seat, and get to know the crew.
6:20 PM | Hit the blacktop and head out for a scenic sunset cruise from Beaver Dam. Views like this don’t need filters. Expect a sunset to remember!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025
$20 per car to participate in the parade - Register here: Annual Antique Car Show and Parade.
8:30 AM – Informal Show & Shine at Pine Mountain Village
No judges. No trophies. Just real people, real stories, and some of the coolest machines you’ll find in the Ozarks.
11:00 AM – Parade Through Historic Downtown
This is an escorted cruise through one of the most picturesque main streets in America. Locals and visitors will be cheering you on from balconies, sidewalks, and patios.
12:00 PM – Bank Robbery Reenactment
A full-on showdown... right out of the history books! Performed in the heart of town, it’s one of Eureka’s most unexpected (and unforgettable) traditions.
OPTIONS - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025
Option 1 – Live Music at Basin Spring Park (12:30 PM to 8:00 PM)
Good bands. Good vibes. Right in the center of downtown.
Option 2 – Cruise to Roaring River (2:00 PM departure)
A scenic drive into Missouri with plenty of curves, trees, and photo ops.
Option 3 – Cruise to War Eagle Mill (2:30 PM departure)
Head out to this historic spot for a mix of history, scenery, and small-town charm.
HIGHLIGHTS
6:00 to 9:00 PM – Drag Van Buren ... It might not be as long as "Woodward in Detroit", but the Drag on Van Buren delivers the same unmistakable vibe ... engines humming, locals posted up in lawn chttp://race.Ithairs, and classic cars cruising like it's '72.
The road is the show! On Saturday night, come cruise at your own pace on a 3-mile
loop on Highway 62 between Ridgeview Drive and Glenn Ave.
Classic Car Fans line the route and the atmosphere is electric. It’s not a race.
It’s a tradition.
7:30 PM – Ticketed concert at The Aud featuring the Ozark Mountain Daredevils
Wrap-up the weekend with this high-energy show at Eureka's historic Auditorium.
An exceptional way to finish out an eventful weekend.
THIS ISN’T JUST ANY CAR SHOW ... IT’S A CLASSIC CAR SHOW IN EUREKA SPRINGS!
Whether you're a builder, a collector, a cruiser, or just a fan of horsepower and history ... this is your weekend to be here.
"On the most basic level, the drive toward joy, is the drive toward life." /Ingrid Fetell Lee
Get your crew. Pack the cooler. Clean the camera lens.
September 5–6, 2025 ... Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Annual Antique Car Show and Parade
It only happens once a year.
Don’t miss it. Get out there and go spot you some joy.❤️