Pioneer Days Classic Car & Motorcycle Show

The third annual Pioneer Days Classic Car & Motorcycle Show returns to The Historic Plaza in Twentynine Palms on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. Classic cars, trucks, hot rods, and motorcycles fill the plaza, with live music from Los Poncho Tones and public voting for favorite vehicles. Kids can visit a free pumpkin patch sponsored by Grocery Outlet. Carnival games and food and drinks from The Cactus round out the afternoon, presented by Friends of The Historic Plaza. Awards are announced at 4:30 p.m. Categories include Best in Show, Best Car, Best Truck, Best Motorcycle, Best Interior, Best Paint, Friends’ Favorite, People’s Choice, and Mayor’s Choice. Public admission is free. Vehicle registration costs $25 per entry and must be completed in advance; no day-of registration is available. Cars, trucks, and hot rods must be from 1985 or earlier; motorcycles of all years are eligible. Submit a separate registration form for each vehicle.