Join us for a full weekend of horsepower, style, and summer vibes at the California Watermelon Festival Car Show. Featuring stunning builds, live judging, trophies, and a special Sunday Pin-Up Contest.
June 6–7
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday Car Show + Trophies
June 6 • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Kick off the weekend with an incredible lineup of classic and custom vehicles competing across multiple categories. From muscle cars to imports, Saturday is all about showcasing craftsmanship and style.
Sunday Car Show + Trophies + Pin-Up Contest
June 7 • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday brings even more energy with additional award categories and our crowd-favorite Pin-Up Contest. A perfect mix of vintage culture, style, and standout builds.
Browse Award Categories by Day
Select a day below to view that day’s car show categories and specialty classes.
Saturday | Categories
Best of Show (Lucky Tree)
Watermelon Festival Choice
Judges Choice
Kids Favorite
Best Muscle Car
Best Street Rod
Lucky 13 Pull
Best Mopar (All Years)
Best Import (All Years)
Best Jeep (All Years)
Best Ford / Mercury
Best GM (All Years)
Best Paint
Best Custom Car
Best Custom Truck
Best Lowrider
Best Sports Car
Best Under Construction
Best Rat Rod
Best Hot Rod
Sunday | Categories
Best of Show (Lucky Tree)
Watermelon Festival Choice
Judges Choice
Pin-Up Choice Award
Kids Favorite
Best Vintage Vibes
Best Street Rod
Best Hot Rod
Lucky 13 Pull
Sunday | Specialty Classes
Best Rat Rod
Best Lowrider (Classic Era)
Best Custom Classic
Best Modern American
Best Modern Import
Best Under Construction
Best 70s Classic
Best Muscle Car (Pre-1980)
Best Antique (Pre-1940)
Best 40s–50s Classic
Best 60s Classic
