Classic Car Shows in the Nisswa Lakes Area This Summer | 2026
- Camp Nisswa
- Apr 13
- 8 min read
Updated: May 29
Do you own a classic car? Love showing it off? Enjoy attending classic car shows? You're in luck! The Nisswa Lakes Area has a fantastic lineup of car shows happening this summer. Here's a list of local events where you can revel in automotive nostalgia. We'll keep updating this list as we discover more classic car shows.
May 2026
Breezy Point Airport Aviation Day 2026 (Breezy Point, MN)
Date: May 2, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Breezy Point Airport Aviation Day is a free family-friendly spring event featuring aircraft displays, static displays, emergency vehicles, a Medi-Vac helicopter, a classic car show with all collector cars invited, and complimentary lunch, drinks, and ice cream treats. There is no air show or aerobatics.
Cruise In Pine River Night (Pine River, MN)
Date: May 6, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Details: Cruise In Pine River Night kicks off at the Pine River Legion with beautiful cars, trucks, and friendly folks for an evening of community, conversation, and fun. Food specials include a hamburger and chips basket for $5 and hotdogs with chips for $3. Sponsored by the Pine River Legion.
Oak Lawn Tavern (Brainerd, MN)
Date: May 30, 2026 | 3:00 PM
Details: Hot Rods on the Lawn returns to Oak Lawn Tavern for a simple car meet with no entry fee. Guests can enjoy great food, cold drinks, an outdoor bar, and food available on-site. All are welcome, including muscle cars, hot rods, imports, rat rods, and trucks, and attendees are encouraged to stay as long as they like.
June 2026
Cruise In Pine River Night (Pine River, MN)
Date: June 3, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Details: Cruise In Pine River Night returns to the Pine River Legion for an evening of cars, trucks, and community fun in the heart of Pine River. Food specials include a hamburger and chips basket for $5 and hotdogs with chips for $3. Sponsored by the Pine River Legion.
18th Annual Cherry Car Show (Pequot Lakes, MN)
Date: June 6, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Details: The 18th Annual Cherry Car Show will take place at Trailside Park in downtown Pequot Lakes, at the corner of Patriot Avenue and Main Street. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m., the show runs from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and trophies will be awarded at 1:00 p.m. The event is rain or shine and will feature a variety of trophy categories including restored or stock, muscle car, street rod, best paint, pickup, convertible, men’s choice, ladies choice, kid’s choice, and peer choice awards. Car entry is $15 day of show, and admission is free for spectators. A craft fair and food vendors will also be part of the day.
Fast Eddies 6th Annual Car Show (Nisswa, MN)
Date: June 13, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Fast Eddies 6th Annual Car Show will be held at the Nisswa American Legion with registration opening at 9:00 a.m. Spectator admission is free, vehicle registration is $15, and the day will include live music, trophy classes, food, and refreshments provided by the Nisswa Legion Auxiliary. Proceeds will support local cancer groups.
Cool Car Roll-Ins at Jenkins VFW Post 3839 (Jenkins, MN)
Date: June 14, 2026 | Starting at 3:00 PM
Details: Jenkins VFW Post 3839 will host their 3rd Annual Cool Car Roll-Ins, sponsored by Crow Wing Auto Body. Bring in your sweet ride and enjoy hot rods, burgers, prizes, and a fun afternoon with fellow car guys and gals. Anything with an engine that is custom or rodded out qualifies. Participants receive a free burger and a free raffle ticket.
Wild Horses Rally at Mills Ford (Baxter, MN)
Date: June 16, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Details: Mills Ford will host the Wild Horses Rally for an evening of cars, community, and music. Mustang, Bronco, and Maverick owners are invited to bring their rides, but all are welcome to attend. The event will include live music by Shaffers Lost 40, free brats, hot dogs, chips, and pop, vehicle awards, and family-friendly fun.
Mills GM Classic & Customs Car Show (Baxter, MN)
Date: June 19, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Details: Mills GM will host the Classic & Customs Car Show for a night of horsepower, chrome, and summer fun. Bring your classic, custom, or luxury vehicle and show it off alongside fellow car lovers. The event will include a beer garden, brats, hot dogs, chips, pop, awards, giveaways, and a live Power Loon broadcast.
Cool Car Roll-Ins at Jenkins VFW Post 3839 (Jenkins, MN)
Date: June 28, 2026 | Starting at 3:00 PM
Details: Jenkins VFW Post 3839 will host their 3rd Annual Cool Car Roll-Ins, sponsored by Crow Wing Auto Body. Bring in your sweet ride and enjoy hot rods, burgers, prizes, and a fun afternoon with fellow car guys and gals. Anything with an engine that is custom or rodded out qualifies. Participants receive a free burger and a free raffle ticket.
July 2026
Cruise In Pine River Night (Pine River, MN)
Date: July 1, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Details: Cruise In Pine River Night continues at the Pine River Legion with classic vehicles, friendly faces, and a fun community atmosphere. Food specials include a hamburger and chips basket for $5 and hotdogs with chips for $3. Sponsored by the Pine River Legion.
Lakes Area Motor Salute at Shannon’s Auto Body (Brainerd, MN)
Date: July 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Registration opens at 8:00 AM
Details: Shannon’s Auto Body will host the Lakes Area Motor Salute featuring a car show, motorcycle show, food, demonstrations, entertainment, social time, and awards at 1:30 PM. Registration is $20 per car or motorcycle, with all proceeds donated to Vigilant Guardians VMC to help local area veterans. Food options will include Bubba’s BBQ Pit and MJ’s Neighborhood Ice Cream.
Car & Motorcycle Show (Hackensack, MN)
Date: July 11, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Details: As part of Sweetheart Days, this Car & Motorcycle Show is open to all classic, vintage, and collector vehicles, as well as motorcycles. The show will take place on 1st Street between Lake Avenue and Murray Avenue in Hackensack. Vehicle entry is $20 per vehicle.
8th Annual Cruisin’ Night @ A&W Nisswa (Nisswa, MN)
Date: July 11, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Details: A&W Nisswa’s 8th Annual Cruisin’ Night returns to Downtown Nisswa for an evening of cool wheels and nostalgia. Cars, trucks, tanks, bikes, hot rods, and more are all welcome, and the A&W team will help park participants. Guests can check out classic rides, enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere, and pick up 2026 collector Cruisin’ Night t-shirts.
Cool Car Roll-Ins at Jenkins VFW Post 3839 (Jenkins, MN)
Date: July 12, 2026 | Starting at 3:00 PM
Details: Jenkins VFW Post 3839 will host their 3rd Annual Cool Car Roll-Ins, sponsored by Crow Wing Auto Body. Bring in your sweet ride and enjoy hot rods, burgers, prizes, and a fun afternoon with fellow car guys and gals. Anything with an engine that is custom or rodded out qualifies. Participants receive a free burger and a free raffle ticket.
Merrifield Lions Parkfest Car Show (Merrifield, MN)
Date: July 18, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: The Merrifield Lions Parkfest Car Show will take place at Lions Park in Merrifield, with registration opening at 8:30 a.m. Entry is $10 per vehicle, and spectators are free. Vehicle classes include antique, import car, street/classic car, modern American, rat rod, pickups, non-car, and stock, with Drivers and People’s Choice awards. The day will also feature a barbecue and beer garden, kids activities, and over $2,000 in cash and prizes to be raffled off.
4th Annual Cruise & Car Show (Leader, MN)
Date: July 24, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Details: The Friday Night Cruise kicks off the 4th Annual Cruise & Car Show at The Bear’s Den in Leader. It’s a fun cruise night to get the weekend started before Saturday’s full car show festivities.
4th Annual Cruise & Car Show (Leader, MN)
Date: July 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: The 4th Annual Cruise & Car Show at The Bear’s Den will feature car show registration starting at 8:00 a.m., a $10 vehicle entry fee, and the show beginning at 10:00 a.m. The day also includes a silent auction from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., a 50/50 raffle, trophies, music, and vendor opportunities with free vendor setup. Proceeds support the Aaron Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Cool Car Roll-Ins at Jenkins VFW Post 3839 (Jenkins, MN)
Date: July 26, 2026 | Starting at 3:00 PM
Details: Jenkins VFW Post 3839 will host their 3rd Annual Cool Car Roll-Ins, sponsored by Crow Wing Auto Body. Bring in your sweet ride and enjoy hot rods, burgers, prizes, and a fun afternoon with fellow car guys and gals. Anything with an engine that is custom or rodded out qualifies. Participants receive a free burger and a free raffle ticket. The raffle will be drawn at 5:00 PM, and you must be present to win. Prizes include $250 for 1st place, $150 for 2nd place, and $100 for 3rd place.
August 2026
Cruise In Pine River Night (Pine River, MN)
Date: August 5, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Details: Cruise In Pine River Night brings another evening of cars, trucks, and community gathering to the Pine River Legion. Food specials include a hamburger and chips basket for $5 and hotdogs with chips for $3. Sponsored by the Pine River Legion.
Cuyuna Range Lions 13th Annual Car Show (Crosby, MN)
Date: August 15, 2026 | Sign-up starts at 9:00 AM | Show Hours: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Details: Cuyuna Range Lions will host their 13th Annual Car Show in the softball field at Crosby Memorial Park. All vehicle years are welcome, with multiple vehicle trophy classes, dash plaques, and door prizes for drivers. Entry fee is $10 per vehicle, and all proceeds benefit Lions Charities. Sponsored by North Central Transfer.
Location: Crosby Memorial Park | Crosby, MN
September 2026
Cruise In Pine River Night (Pine River, MN)
Date: September 2, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Details: The final Cruise In Pine River Night of the season takes place at the Pine River Legion with beautiful vehicles, good food, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Food specials include a hamburger and chips basket for $5 and hotdogs with chips for $3. Sponsored by the Pine River Legion.
Hot Rod Ridge’s 8th Annual Car Show & Shop Tours (Pillager, MN)
Date: September 12, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Details: Hot Rod Ridge will host its 8th Annual Car Show & Shop Tours with a laid-back “show and go” style car show. There is no entry fee, no registration, and no trophies. Enjoy music by Sound Pulse Entertainment, shop tours, food truck options, and a fun afternoon with fellow car enthusiasts. Vehicles newer than 1990 may be asked to park in a designated area, with some exceptions for custom builds.
Enjoy the Best Classic Car Shows in the Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area
Experience the best classic car shows in the Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area this summer. These events are perfect for car enthusiasts and families alike. Support local gatherings, enjoy beautiful classic cars, and connect with local community. Don’t miss out on these exciting events that celebrate the timeless charm of classic cars. Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable summer in the Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area!