What Car Shows Are Happening In Broken Arrow, OK This Year?

 

Do you consider yourself a vintage car enthusiast or someone who appreciates the history behind automobiles? Maybe you just enjoy checking out cars and talking to owners to learn a little more about their cool rides. If you answered yes to any of these questions, the area around Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, is the place for you. During 2023, cities about 30 minutes from Broken Arrow host numerous car shows, so make sure you put these events on your calendar.

Caffeine and Chrome

Held from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. on the last Saturday of every month from January through September, Caffeine and Chrome is a free event open to the public. This monthly event occurs at Gateway Classic Cars in Tulsa at one of its nationwide showrooms. All vehicle makes and models are welcome to attend and park in the expansive lot. Walk up and down the rows of collectible vehicles, or head inside to see the museum of classic, exotic, and muscle cars.

Annual TASM Stang Thang Mustang Car Show

Visit the Tulsa Air and Space Museum for its annual Stang Thang Mustang car show, with the 2023 event occurring on March 18 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This car show features airplanes, Mustang cars, food trucks, the museum, and food. You can even vote for your favorite Mustang. The price for admission to the car show, which the Green County Classic Mustang Club sponsors, is included in the cost of visiting the museum.

Will Rogers Downs Cherokee Casino Car Show

Sponsored by the Route 66 Cruisers Club, this car show in Claremore occurs on April 29 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Door prizes are offered throughout the day, and Top 25 plaques are awarded for the best Ford, GM, and Mopar vehicles as well as furthest distance. The overall winner receives the Casino Pick Best of Show Trophy. Don’t forget to stick around to witness the lawnmower races.

Handlebars and Hot Rods

Head to downtown Bixby on May 13 for the Handlebars and Hot Rods show. Proceeds from the show benefit The Children’s Health Foundation at the University of Oklahoma. In addition to the car and bike shows, the event has a 25-mile loop called the Cancer Sucks Cruise, in which participants ride in honor or in memory of someone who has dealt with cancer. While the cruise is free, participants are asked to donate a new and unwrapped toy for The Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis.

First Baptist Church South’s 13th Annual Car Show

This car show, which occurs in Beggs on June 17, is free to the viewing public. Trophies go to the top 50 cars and bikes, top five motorcycles, and in 11 special categories such as distance and club with the most entries. The car show also features an open mic for Christian songs and encourages participants to bring CDs or MP3s. It also offers a variety of refreshments, fried fish, barbeque, and desserts.

1st Annual Show ‘n Shine Car Show

Held at California Tires in Tulsa, the 1st Annual Show ‘n Shine Car Show is hosted by Solo Batrez on June 17, beginning at 11 a.m. This car show is part of a busy weekend in Tulsa, including a street car hop the night before, followed by the car show on Saturday and a picnic on Sunday. Come and check out the various classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, lowriders, and imports.

AAA Route 66 Road Fest

One of the premier events near the Broken Arrow area is the AAA Route 66 Road Fest held in nearby Tulsa at the SageNet Center at Expo Square from June 23 through 25. During this three-day festival, it offers a variety of events, such as exhibits, activities, and a car show. Since numerous vehicles have traveled along the roadway of Route 66, there’s no better way to gather them for people to view. This special juried car show features 29 different classes of cars, and the top three in each class and an overall Best in Show receive awards.

National All-Mercury Indoor Car Show

Another event held at the SafeNet Center at Expo Square in Tulsa is the National All-Mercury Indoor Car Show on July 8. This car show features Mercury cars and trucks made through 1979 and the famous Mercury Cougars. Those vehicles that are top in their class will receive trophies. Other trophies will be distributed to vehicles deemed Best in Show, Longest Distance Driven, and Kids’ Choice.

Slamboree

To become the biggest car, truck, and motorcycle show in the Midwest, Slamboree occurs at the Osage Casino and Hotel in Tulsa from July 21 through 23. Attendees pay either $15 or $10 if they bring a toy. Toys will be donated to the local Toys for Tots program. Winners receive awards for the following: Top Car, Truck, and Motorcycle; Kids’ Choice; Ladies’ Choice; and Best Of.

Akdar Shrine 1st Annual Car and Bike Show

For the first time, the Akdar Shriners are hosting a car and bike show at the Tee-Pee Drive-In in Sapulpa on Aug. 19. Attendees can enjoy a bounce house, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, a DJ with live music, and the car show. Admission is free. Stick around afterward for a movie, but keep in mind that only registered show vehicles receive admission to the drive-in.

Cool Grilles Classic Car Show

Now in its sixth year, the Cool Grilles Classic Car Show occurs down Main Street in Broken Arrow on Oct. 13. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Broken Arrow, the car show includes food trucks, vendors, and classic rock and roll music. Participants compete for a variety of trophies awarded for various classes and categories.

The area surrounding Broken Arrow has plenty of car shows for you to visit. If you find yourself in need of a new vehicle, make sure you reach out to the professionals at Chris Nikel Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Fiat. Our full-service dealership carries a large selection of quality pre-owned and new vehicles at affordable prices.

 

 

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