The 38th Annual
Classic at Pismo Beach
May 31 – June 2, 2024
Each year, The Classic at Pismo Beach attracts people and cars from all over the United States, with some coming from as far away as Alaska and even Australia. Big 18-wheelers show up from companies like CarQuest Auto Parts, Mother’s Polish, GM Performance, Ford Motor Co., Budweiser, and many more. The show began in the early 80’s and continues to attract the hottest classic cars each year to this tiny, serene central coast city. Every summer, cars line the streets of this little beach town where spectators enjoy cool cars and great vendors.
This event has a strong connection with participants and fans, annually raising money for important causes and organizations such as the Folds of Honor Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, and the Pismo Beach K-9 Unit. Each year, Just Cruzin’ Life Foundation holds a live charity auction where the sounds of an auctioneer can be heard from afar as donated items like cars, engines, auto accessories, art, and much more are auctioned to raise money for these great causes.
The show happens the first weekend in June, is open to all makes and models of cars, and is free to the public. Judging for this event is peer-judging based on attention to detail, interior, engine compartment, undercarriage, etc. We also award a special “Gold Class” limited to the top ten best of the best. These are hand-picked and held to a higher standard.
There is much more fun to be had at the surrounding attractions like shopping in downtown Pismo Beach, wineries located just miles up the coast, and more. Come join us for a wonderful event. It’s one you won’t want to miss!
2024 Schedule of Events
THURSDAY, MAY 30th, 2024:
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Vendor & Sponsor Setup
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Pre-Registration/Check In opens in the Hall of Fame Lot
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Car Participants VIP Cocktail Hour (Inn at The Pier & Tickets ON Sale “Online ONLY”)
Come meet our Sponsors, JCP Team, Car Builders and more.
Raffles, Music, Full Open Bar, Appetizers and more.
FRIDAY, MAY 31st, 2024:
(City streets are not closed on Friday. Please obey ALL City parking regulations)
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Registration is OPEN
2025 Pre- Registration Drop off section at the booth
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM – GOLD CLASS Car picking (Pier Parking Area)
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Beer Garden OPENS
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Sponsors & Vendors Open in Upper & Lower Lots
*9:30am is a MANDATORY meeting for all Sponsors & Vendors.
**Sponsors will meet near main (Beer Garden) in Sponsor Lot
**Vendors will meet at the “Vendor Check in area”
SATURDAY, JUNE 1st, 2024:
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM – Vendors & Sponsors open in both lots
9:00 AM – Show and Shine Begins. This is assigned parking for all participants. (Ticket Packages will be MAILED to you by May 1st, 2024).
Please have your vehicles ready to be judged with hoods open.
(All cars marked with a sticker on the headlight will mean YOUR CAR WAS JUDGED!)
Please PARK YOUR CARS in your spaces. You are welcome to go to Registration for Goodie Bags and Pre-Register for 2025.
Please be in your Marked space by 8:45am; no car entry allowed after this time.
Participants that purchase a space: if you are not in your space Saturday, you will LOSE YOUR GRANDFATHERED SPACES!
Vehicles must stay static in their spaces until 4:30pm to ensure public safety. No early departures for vehicles in closed show areas or you will BANNED from future shows.
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Registration is OPEN
10:00 AM – Opening Ceremony w/ Color Guard. (Sponsor Lot/Gold Class)
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM – Beer gardens open in both Lots.
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Live Band (Sponsor Lot/Gold Class)
10:00 AM – 7:30 PM – Music (Hall of Fame Lot/Upper Lot)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Charity Auction (Sponsor Lot at Stage)
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Live Band (Sponsor Lot/Upper Lot)
Please Note: If you are parked in or around the area of the Annual Cruise you MUST MOVE no later than 4:45 PM; if your cars are not moved by 5 PM, we will have them towed at your expense!
5:15 PM – Staging for cruise begins (Price/ Pomeroy) JCP Crew will be staging you; please make sure Cruise stickers are visible on window placards.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE an ORANGE CRUISE STICKER YOU CAN NOT JOIN THE CRUISE!
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Official Classic at Pismo Beach Cruise begins on Price St & Pomeroy
SUNDAY, JUNE 2nd, 2024
9:00 AM – Show and Shine Begins.
Cars in assigned spaces by 8:45 AM.
Park in your assigned parking spaces UNLESS a JCP Crew member has directed you differently.
Please park legally if parking outside of the closed show area and obey all parking signs, meters, etc.
7:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Registration is OPEN
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Vendors & Sponsors open in both lots
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Beer Gardens open in both Lots
9:00 – 11:00 AM – Live Music (Sponsor Lot/Gold Class)
11:00 AM SHARP – Awards Ceremony in the Sponsor Lot/Gold Class. Winners ARE NOT announced until Sunday. Please be present to accept an award.
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Live Music (Sponsor Lot/Gold Class)
3:00 PM – Show ends, See you next year!
Throughout the car show we will be broadcasting interviews with Sponsors, Car participants, Vendors, Merchants, etc.
