Welcome to our definitive (and continuously updated) 2024 car show schedule guide!
Below you’ll find many of the car shows and meetups in and around Omaha.
Some of these car shows are completely free to attend and/or show off your ride while others have a cost. We recommend contacting the car show organizers for details about cost, etc.
See something that’s missing or want your car show or meetup added? Let us know by commenting on this Facebook post.
Car show schedule updated: August 29th, 2024.
Annual Car Shows
These are the car shows that typically occur in the Omaha area on an annual basis.
World of Wheels Omaha
- Dates: March 8-10, 2024.
- Location: CHI Health Center in Omaha.
- Features: A focus on classic muscle cars, hot rods, and custom builds, with awards for outstanding entries.
- More Info: World of Wheels.
Birthright of CB Family Friendly Fundraiser All Car Show
- Dates: April 26, 2024.
- Location: St. Patrick’s Church, 4 Valley Vew Drive in Council Bluffs.
- Features: Registration 3 PM; Show from 5 PM – 9PM. Entry fee $15.
- More Info: [email protected].
VFW Post 2503 Show & Shine
- Dates: May 5, 2024.
- Location: 8904 Military Rd in Omaha.
- Features: Awards for best GM, Ford, Mopar, oprhan, truck, and motorcycle.
- More Info: [email protected].
Skills & Grilles, Car, Truck & Tractor Show
- Dates: May 11, 2024.
- Location: Gretna High School.
- Features: Proceeds support the Gretna High School Skills program.
- More Info: https://meadowlarks.omahaneb.org/.
All Chevy & Mopar Show – 100% FREE!
The largest Chevy and Mopar show in the Midwest! This family friendly event is 100% free! July 21, 2024 from 11 AM – 4 PM at H+H Chevrolet and H+H Jeep, Dodge, Ram.
Show N Shine
- Dates: May 19, 2024.
- Location: 7811 Military Ave.
- Features: 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Hosted by Omaha Original Outlaw Street Car Club.
- More Info: Call Cadillac Calvin at 402-917-3194 or Tony at 402-690-6275.
Greater Elkhorn Area Roads (GEARS) Charity Car Show
- Dates: May 26, 2024.
- Location: 15505 Warehouse St in Bennington.
- Features: Proceeds from the show go towards local high school scholarships in memory of G.E.A.R.s members.
- More Info: http://gearscarclub.com/annual-car-show/.
Midlands International Auto Show
- Date: May 31-June 2, 2024.
- Location: CHI Health Center in Omaha.
- Features: An auto show featuring new vehicles from many of the largest automobile manufactures allowing you to get an close up look of vehicles on the market today.
- More Info: Midland International Auto Show.
Holy Ghost Car Show
- Date: June 1, 2024.
- Location: 5219 S. 53rd St in Omaha.
- Features: Entry fee $20. Registration from 2 PM – 4 PM. Show is from 4 PM – 8 PM.
- More Info: Facebook Page.
Omaha Suburban Rotary Club Car Show
- Date: June 1, 2024.
- Location: 90th & Military Rd in Omaha.
- Features: Registration 9 AM – 11 AM; Show 11 AM – 2 PM. $30 per person donation (12 and older).
- More Info: Rotary Car Show.
Tangier Shrine Hospital Benefit Day Show and Shine
- Date: June 2, 2024.
- Location: 2823 S 84th St in Omaha.
- Features: Benefits Tangier Hospital for Children.
- More Info: Tangier Shrine Center at (402) 392-0404.
West O Auto & Cycle Show
- Date: June 8, 2024.
- Location: Living Faith United Methodist Church at 182nd and Q in Omaha.
- Features: Registration begins at 9 AM, show is from 10 AM – 2 PM.
- More Info: Call (402) 393-2321.
2nd Annual Car, Truck, Bike Extravaganza
- Date: June 9, 2024.
- Location: Lewis Central Middle School Parking Lot at Highway 92 & 275.
- Features: Registration 8 AM to 11 AM, show is from 10 AM – 2 PM. Kids class 14 & under. Proceeds to benefit Children’s Square USA in Council Bluffs.
- More Info: Call George at (712) 328-2601.
Elkhorn Day Car Show
- Date: June 9, 2024.
- Location: OCI 4221 N. 203rd Street in Elkhorn.
- Features: All makes and models welcome. Registration 10 AM – 12 PM. Show 11 AM – 3 PM. Proceeds to the Western Douglas County Food Basket Program.
- More Info: Visit elkhorndays.com.
6th Annual Hot Classic Nights
- Date: June 15, 2024.
- Location: Grace Baptist Church, 205 E. Halleck St in Paillion.
- Features: Registration 4 PM, show at 5:30 PM – 9 PM. Awards at 8:30 PM. Car clubs welcome, all proceeds to Moving Vets Forward organization.
- More Info: Call Randy 402-885-0643.
Wheels of Courage Car Show
- Date: June 22, 2024.
- Location: Quaker Stake and Lube, 3320 Mid America Dr in Council Bluffs.
- Features: Register by 11 AM, $20 per car. Show 11 AM – 4 PM. Parade at 2:30 PM and participants are welcome to join. All proceeds benefit the Jennie Edmundson Hospital Cancer Center Charitable Patient Care Fun.
- More Info: Visit jehfoundation.org.
2nd Annual Cars for a Cause Car Show
- Date: June 29, 2024.
- Location: 2206 Longo Dr in Bellevue.
- Features: Registration 9-10 AM, Show 10 AM – 2 PM, $15 pre-registration fee, $20 day of show. Proceeds benefit the Nebraska Humane Society.
- More Info: Visit omaha288.org.
Douglas County Republican Party Car Show/Breakfast
- Date: July 4, 2024.
- Location: Elmwood Park at 60th & Dodge in Omaha.
- Features: 7:30 AM – 10 AM. Meet County Officials.
- More Info: Contact Gene at (605) 376-4441.
2nd Annual Classics on the Water
- Date: July 7, 2024.
- Location: 6865 Gifford Rd in Council Bluffs.
- Features: 10 AM – 2 PM. Non-judged Show & Shine. Free will donations to support Council Bluffs Optimists Club.
- More Info: Contact Mike at (712) 256-9988.
53rd IFRC Convention
- Date: July 16-19, 2024.
- Location: 6865 Gifford Rd in Council Bluffs.
- Features: Free to the public for viewing cars but registration required for other convention activities.
- More Info: Visit skyliner.org
All Chevy & Mopar Show (Pre-Registration is Now Open!)
- Date: July 21, 2024.
- Location: H+H Chevrolet & H+H Jeep, Dodge, Ram in Omaha.
- Features: The largest Chevy and Mopar show in the Midwest! This family friendly event is 100% free features over 500 current and classic Chevrolet and Mopars (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram) as well as food, vendors, and more! Show is 11 AM – 4 PM.
- More Info: All Chevy Show, All Mopar Show.
Gretna Days Car Show
- Date: July 28, 2024
- Location: McKenna Avenue in downtown Gretna, NE.
- Features: Registration 8 AM – Noon, Awards at 3 PM. Entry fee is $20. Custom trophies, 20+ classes.
- More Info: Email Brad at [email protected]
Veterans Memorial Car Show
- Date: August 3, 2024.
- Location: Pottawattamie Veterans Affairs 623 6th Ave in Council Bluffs, IA.
- Features: From 9 AM – 3PM; $20 registration day of show.
- More Info: Call Randy at (402) 753-7618.
Cruisin’ for a Cure Omaha Car Show
- Date: August 4, 2024.
- Location: Centris Federal Credit Union headquarters 13120 Pierce St in Omaha.
- Features: Vehicle registration 10 AM – Noon; Car show Noon to 3 PM.
- More Info: Visit crusinforacureomaha.com.
6th Annual Cancer Sucks Car, Truck and Bike Show
- Date: August 18, 2024.
- Location: Lewis Central Operations Building (next to the middle school) 3820 Harry Langdon Blvd in Council Bluffs, IA.
- Features: Registration is $5 and from 8 AM – 11 AM; Judging is 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM.
- More Info: Email [email protected].
Hope Car Show
- Date: August 18, 2024.
- Location: Dirty Devil Detailing at 13239 Portal Drive in Omaha.
- Features: All vehicles welcome. Funds will help individuals or foundations in fight for cancer. Show is 11 AM – 5 PM and includes food, auctions, raffles, car wash, and dunk tank.
- More Info: Call Kurt at (402) 620-8470.
Kick’n it in the Stix
- Date: August 24, 2024.
- Location: Washington County Fairgrounds in Arlington, NE.
- Features: Open to all years. Special parking for 1985 & older. Registration 11 AM – 2 PM; show starts at Noon. Portion of proceeds go to Arlington’s Roots to Wings.
- More Info: Facebook Page.
10th Annual Jam’n Gears
- Date: August 25, 2024.
- Location: 2004 N Street in Omaha, NE.
- Features: Show is 10 AM to Dusk; Free entry with food and live music.
- More Info: Call Robert at (402) 659-2715.
Bennington 16th Annual Car Show & Shine
- Date: September 1, 2024.
- Location: N 156th and Warehouse Street in Bennington, NE.
- Features: 8 AM – 4 PM. 21 classes, judged show.
- More Info: https://midwestearlycorvetteclub.com/bennington-car-show.
Cruizin’ Main Show & Shine
- Date: September 13, 2024.
- Location: 7th & Main Street in Plattsmouth, NE.
- Features: Registration starts at 2pm, Pre-registrants will receive a free dash plaque.
- More Info: Pre-Register by emailing [email protected].
20 Year Open House at Mike’s Classic Cars
- Date: September 14, 2024.
- Location: 9701 North 204th Street in Elkhorn, NE.
- Features: Open house is from 4 PM – 8 PM.
- More Info: https://www.mikesclassiccars.net.
Rustemberfest Car Show
- Date: September 14, 2024.
- Location: I-29 Speedway in Pacific Junction, IA.
- Features: Gates open at 9 AM, drag racing at 10 AM.
- More Info: Facebook Page.
Omaha VW Club show & Shine
- Date: September 14, 2024.
- Location: Downtown Louisville, NE.
- More Info: https://www.omahavwclub.com.
Ice Cream Cruise
- Date: September 27-29, 2024.
- Location: I-29 Speedway in Pacific Junction, IA.
- Features: The largest automotive event of it’s kind in the area! Started in 2005 it has grown from a car meet & cruise of 40 friends to what it is today with upwards of 10,000 attendees per day with 1,500+ cars in the car show!
- More Info: Facebook Page.
Weekly Car Shows
These are the car shows that occur in the Omaha area typically on a weekly basis – weather permitting.
Tuesdays:
Show ‘n Shine at J’s Smoke House
- Date: Tuesdays from April – October.
- Location: J’s Smoke House 230 W. Lincoln St. in Omaha.
- Features: Starts at 5 PM. Hosted by the Gents Car Club.
- More Info: Call Ray at 402-515-2626 or Chris at 402-699-9539.
Wednesdays:
Keystone Weekly Car Show
- Date: Wednesdays from April – October.
- Location: Keystone Center 7803 Military Ave in Omaha .
- Features: 4 PM – 9 PM April through mid-October weather permitting.
Thursdays:
Classic Car Cruise In
- Date: Every Thursday starting at the end of April all Summer long.
- Location: Quaker Steak and Lube, 330 Mid-America Drive in Council Bluffs.
- Features: A weekly car show meetup at Quaker Steak and Lube in Council Bluffs.
- More Info: Quaker Steak and Lube.
Nebraska Brewing Company Show & Shine
- Date: Last Thursday of the month (May-August).
- Location: Nebraska Brewing Company in La Vista.
- Features: A weekly car show meetup at Nebraska Brewing Company in La Vista, NE.
- More Info: Email Connor at [email protected].