Fall Event
Southern California
Big SOCAL
EURO
2026.
The flagship. Twenty-four years on the West Coast and the spirit hasn't moved an inch. Wide open lots, hundreds of European cars, friends you only see once a year.
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The Show
What to expect.
A full-day European car gathering — showcase, display area, vendor row, food trucks, and the loose, low-key vibe we've been running since 2002.
- The venueFrontwave Arena — a larger, central North San Diego venue built for a bigger show.
- ShowcaseDisplay area. Every European marque welcome — stock, modified, project, work-in-progress.
- Beer gardenEnjoy balcony view of the festival with a cold one.
- Family-friendlyPets welcome on-leash, kids can run. No alcohol in the showcase area.
People's Choice
No judging panel — the crowd decided. Fans voted for their favorites right in the Autolnk app, and the crowd's picks took the honors.
Categories: Top Euro · Top VW · Top Audi · Top BMW · Top Porsche · Top Other Euro.
Porsche Concours
In collaboration with the Porsche Club San Diego Region — a full PCA concours ran inside the show, judged separately from the People's Choice awards.
Event wrapped
Big SOCAL EURO 2026 is a wrap. Thanks for coming out — relive it in the recap.
Watch the recap →Presenting sponsors
Sponsors
VF EngineeringPure DesignR1 ConceptsElite Finish DetailingCeramic Pro CarlsbadAvantsCompass RacingNick's Auto Service & SmogDDM TuningVenue map
Where it
happened.
Showcase, aircooled, vendor row, food, and the beer garden — all laid out across Frontwave Arena for the day.
See the venue map ↗
Day of
Schedule.
7:00 AMVendor roll-in
9:00 AMFeatured roll-in
10:00 AMShowcase roll-in
11:00 AMEvent starts
1:30 PMPCA Concours Awards
2:00 PMAwards · Raffles
4:00 PMEvent ends
Raffle
Win big.
Prizes were drawn live at 2:00pm — congrats to the winners.
Set of tires · Toyo TiresSway bar kit · Eibach SpringsSpring kit · Eibach Springs$200 gift certificate · DDM TuningCar-care product buckets · MothersScrewdriver set ×2 · Snap-on ToolsBBQ Tool Set · Snap-on Tools$100 service certificates ×3 · F Your Ticketand more …
Food & Drink
On-site vendors.
Mariposa Ice Cream · DessertSlice Garage · PizzaMolten Waffles & Crepes · DessertBelinda's Familia · MexicanHot Bevs · Drinks/CoffeeMed Grill · MediterraneanOhana Street Bites · HawaiianPad One Cafe · Drinks/CoffeeEl Sabor Del Sur · Mexican/BurgerPopcorn Chicken · Asian
Vendors & Sponsors
Bring your brand
to the show.
Want a spot on vendor row or to partner as a sponsor? We love working with European-car-focused brands.
Email [email protected]2025 in pictures
At the show.
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