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 parking, vendor row, food trucks, and the loose, low-key vibe we've been running since 2002.
- New venueFrontwave Arena — a larger, central North San Diego venue built for a bigger show.
- ShowcaseDisplay parking. Every European marque welcome — stock, modified, project, work-in-progress.
- Vendor rowCurated European-car businesses. Wheels, suspension, restoration, lifestyle.
- Food + drinkFood trucks and vendors — Mexican, Mediterranean, Hawaiian, pizza, dessert, coffee.
- 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, no clipboards — the people decide. Registered attendees vote for their favorite vehicles of the day, and the crowd's picks take the honors. Registration allows you to join the fun.
Porsche Concours
In collaboration with the Porsche Club San Diego Region — a full PCA concours inside the show, with its own registration — register with PCA SDR ↗.
Showcase registration
Pick your spot.
Spectators get in free. If you're bringing a car for the showcase, choose a tier — capacity is limited.
Featured
On approval. Featured vehicles must be static the entire event hours.
$60
Showcase
One vehicle, with the option to be included in People's Choice.
$35
Showcase (aircooled)
Showcase for one aircooled vehicle.
$20
General Admission
Always free. Parking not included — venue parking fee is separate.
Free
Venue charges a General Parking fee, please register with us for Showcase
Presenting sponsors
Sponsors
Custom European PlatesHG AutohausthrotlVF EngineeringPure DesignBMW of CarlsbadVenue map
Plan
your day.
Showcase, aircooled, vendor row, food, and the beer garden — all mapped out. General parking is the venue's paid lot; showcase entry is separate.
Open interactive map ↗
Day of
Schedule.
8:00 AMVendor setup
10:00 AMShowcase roll-in
11:00 AMEvent starts
1:30 PMPCA Concours Awards
2:00 PMAwards · Raffles
4:00 PMEvent ends
Food & Drink
On-site vendors.
Mariposa Ice Cream · DessertSlice Garage · PizzaMolten Waffles & Crepes · DessertBelinda's Familia · MexicanHot Bevs · Drinks/CoffeeMed Grill · MediterraneanCafé Solis · Drinks/CoffeeOhana Street Bites · HawaiianEl 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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