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Southern California April Car Events

The Southern California area has several new events in April for the entire family to enjoy. Whether you enjoy a good race or enjoy checking out the latest classic cars in the area there is something sure to please near you. Now is the mark of the season to enjoy the great outdoors. Hope to see you there.

HALF MOON BAY CALIFORNIA’S FESTIVAL OF MAGNIFICENT MACHINES
WHEN: April 28, 10am – 4pm
WHERE: Half Moon Bay Airport is located on Highway 1, 5 miles north of Highway 92 and 20 miles south of San Francisco

Description:
There are car shows, air shows, motorcycle shows, tractor shows, maker fairs, music festivals, food festivals, and living history festivals galore. Mix them all together in one venue on one day and you’ve got Half Moon Bay California’s remarkable, one and only Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show—marking its 29th year in 2019 with a massive celebration of mechanical ingenuity, power and style.  More info

GOODGUYS 19TH MEGUIAR’S DEL MAR NATIONALS
WHEN: April 5-7

WHERE: Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA 92014

  • Description:
    Over 2,500 Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars and Trucks thru ’87
  • Indoor Car Show – Including Street Rod d’Elegance Competition
  • Spectre Performance All American Sunday welcoming American made or powered vehicles of all years
  • Goodguys AutoCross – Featuring 16 car “Duel in Del Mar”
  • Nitro Thunderfest Dragster Exhibition
  • Burnout Competition
  • Vendor & Manufacturer Exhibits
  • Lowrider Showcase Indoor Display
  • Swap Meet
  • Cars 4 Sale Corral
  • Live music entertainment
  • Model & Pedal Car Show
  • Kids Zone – Free Arts and crafts, games, prizes & more!
  • Complimentary Guest Shuttles provided from spectator parking

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MOTORS 4 MAGOON
WHEN: April 7
WHERE: Harley’s Simi Bowl 480 East Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93065

Food, drink, music, awards, raffles and fun for all! This show is designed to raise money and awareness for breast cancer in honor of the late Deborah Magoon who passed away in April 2012. Deborah loved classic cars and pin up girls and we hope to honor her memory with a beautiful display while raising funds for the American Cancer Society. More info

45THANNUAL TOYOTA GRAND PRIX OF LONG BEACH
WHEN: April 12-14
WHERE: 300 East Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802

The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is an open-wheel race held on a street circuit in Long Beach, California. Christopher Pook is the founder and promoter which began as a vision while working at a travel agency in downtown Long Beach. It was the premier circuit in the Champ Car from 1996 and was the first event in the World Series each year from 2004. The 2008 race was the last race for Champ Cars as the series merged with the Indy Racing League and is now an event on the Izod IndyCar Series calendar. More info

ALL AMERICAN CAR SHOW
WHEN: April 27
WHERE: American Legion, Albert E. Schwab Post 55514582 Beach Blvd, Midway City, CA

Administered by Corvettes of Southern California on behalf of American Legion Post 555. Open to the first 50 American Cars pre-1975. Proceeds benefit American Legion Post 555 and their support to American Veterans. More info

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