Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada2026-07-15 to 2026-07-19
About This Event
Held since 2000 in Centennial Park, Atlantic Canada's largest multi-day car show brings 2,000 vehicles across classic and modern muscle categories to central Moncton. Five days of scenic cruises, a Friday night street party and the main static show — split between pre-1988 classics and post-1987 modified machinery — with free spectator admission to the opening events.
What to Expect
Separate awards ceremonies for Modern Muscle on Saturday and Classic on Sunday
Friday night street party, vendor markets, live music, and celebrity meetups
Bernie Melanson Scale Model Show in the Tennis Club and Lawn Bowling Building
Upper show in the Bowl area for Modern Muscle, lower show for Classics
Family festival with food trucks and kids' zone
Best Way to Experience It
Nearly impossible to see everything in one day; attending both Saturday and Sunday gives more time to explore
Downtown events including Friday street party and Maritime Kitchen Party are free of charge
Good to Know
Centennial Park offers 94 hectares with year-round activities
Kids 13 and under enter free when accompanied by an adult
Parking, washrooms, canteen and picnic areas on site
Spectator admission tickets available for purchase at the gates
Is This Event Right For You?
Best fit if you enjoy multi-day cruise events — Five-day format with scenic cruises, Friday night Main Street party, dual weekend shows at 94-hectare Centennial Park, Classic Show (1987 and older) and Modern Muscle divisions (modified post-1987).
Best fit if you value family-friendly gatherings — Free spectator admission Friday, kids under 16 included in $50-70 CAD vehicle registration, children's zone, relaxed atmosphere emphasizes fun over competition formalities, all vehicle types welcome.
Best fit if you enjoy grassroots car culture — Atlantic Canada's largest show since 2000 with 2,000+ vehicles, tens of thousands of spectators, celebrity builder Stacey David appearance, 27-year regional community tradition, CF-100 Canuck jet and Sherman Tank backdrop.
Not ideal if you prefer judged concours competitions — Event philosophy prioritizes casual family gathering over formal show competition, no published judging criteria or trophy structure, relaxed registration requirements focus on participation rather than presentation standards.
