The Carmel Mountain Car Show is back for its 15th year, taking over the Thunderbird Golf Course in Mt. Carmel Junction September 26–27. This family-friendly tradition brings custom and classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and unique vehicles of every kind to Southern Utah’s canyon country.Party on the GreenFestivities kick off Friday, September 26, with Party on the Green from 4 to 7 PM. Registration for cars runs from 3 to 3:45 PM and is free. Guests can expect a relaxed evening with food, music, awa...
The Carmel Mountain Car Show is back for its 15th year, taking over the Thunderbird Golf Course in Mt. Carmel Junction September 26–27. This family-friendly tradition brings custom and classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and unique vehicles of every kind to Southern Utah’s canyon country.
Party on the Green
Festivities kick off Friday, September 26, with Party on the Green from 4 to 7 PM. Registration for cars runs from 3 to 3:45 PM and is free. Guests can expect a relaxed evening with food, music, awards, and a backyard BBQ atmosphere—just add cool cars.
The Big Show
Saturday, September 27, is the main event. Registration is open from 8 to 8:45 AM, with the show starting at 9 AM and running until 3 PM. Rows of polished hoods and chrome will sparkle against the red rock backdrop as enthusiasts gather to share their passion for everything on wheels.
Entertainment throughout the day includes appearances by local automotive personalities, live pinstriping demonstrations by renowned artist Jeff Dastrup, and music by JC Hackett Cruisin’ Oldies.
Contests, Raffles, and Community Spirit
The show isn’t just about cars—it’s also about community fun. After a noon tribute honoring service members, veterans, police, and firefighters, the contests begin, with crowd favorites like the frozen T-shirt challenge, pin-the-part, and a pie-eating showdown.
Raffles add even more excitement. The $1 raffle offers prizes and cash, with past years’ winnings reaching as much as $500. A $2 raffle features a flat-top grill as the grand prize. All proceeds support Valley High School’s shop class, whose students also design and build the custom trophies awarded to winning vehicles. These students double as shuttle drivers, helping guests get to and from the parking area. Tips are appreciated but never required.
Food, Vendors, and More
Guests will find a mix of vendors and food trucks serving up everything from barbecue to sweet treats, along with plenty of drinks to stay refreshed. The Thunderbird Restaurant will also be open, ensuring nobody leaves hungry.
With two days of fun, food, and four-wheeled eye candy, the Carmel Mountain Car Show continues to be a highlight of the fall in Kane County.
For details, visit the website or follow on Facebook at facebook.com/carmelmountaincarshow.
Correction: The print edition listed incorrect dates. The Cable Mountain Car Show will take place September 26–27, 2025. We apologize for the misprint.