Lake Wales Car Show

Lake Wales Car Show Hosted by Richard and Cathy Carpenter, Hot Rod Nights, ‭(239) 292-0896‬ or Larry Bossarte 863-207-3402
Email: [email protected]

Lake Wales Florida is host to a monthly car show in the downtown district on Stuart Avenue. The show is held on the 1st Saturday of the month, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., excluding the months of June, July & August (too hot). Featuring classic, custom, antique and modified late model cars. Live music hosted by Hot Rod Nights

Free registration and free admission. 50/50 and door prizes including cash

, merchandise, and gift certificates are given away to car owners at 6:30 p.m. Stuart Avenue closes at 3:30 p.m. and show cars should enter Stuart Avenue from Scenic Highway after street closure (you will be entering the wrong direction on a one-way street). Come and enjoy the ambiance of historic downtown Lake Wales. Retail shops and restaurants are open late.

Cancellation of the Lake Wales Car ShowA Heartfelt Farewell to the Lake Wales Car Show 😢🚗It is with a heavy heart that w...
10/24/2025

Cancellation of the Lake Wales Car Show

A Heartfelt Farewell to the Lake Wales Car Show 😢🚗
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the immediate discontinuation of the Lake Wales Car Show, a beloved tradition in Historic Downtown Lake Wales for over 15 years. 🏙️
Thanks to you—our passionate participants, along with the incredible support from Lake Wales Main Street, the City of Lake Wales, our downtown merchants, and generous sponsors—this event has been a cornerstone of our community. Your enthusiasm made every show unforgettable. ❤️
Unfortunately, we’ve faced challenges that make it impossible to continue. The primary issue is the loss of access to restrooms in the Stuart Avenue Arcade building, as the property manager has withdrawn permission. Additionally, scheduling conflicts with other car-show-related events on the first Saturday of each month in Lake Wales have added to our difficulties.
We are deeply grateful for your unwavering support over the years. While this chapter closes, we hope to see you at other car shows soon. Thank you for being part of our journey! 🏁

01/30/2025

Don't forget the Car Cruise in downtown Lake Wales this Saturday, February 1, 2025.
The cruise is from 4pm-7pm, with door prizes, 50/50, great music and good food by Do**in' It. Award will be given out at 6:30pm.
Come stroll up and down Stuart St. and check out all the cool rides.
See you there!!!!

Sorry for being a little late in this post. Happy New Year to all of our hot rod friends near and far!!! We wish everyon...
01/01/2025

Sorry for being a little late in this post. Happy New Year to all of our hot rod friends near and far!!! We wish everyone a healthy and blessed new year in 2025.
I also want to "THANK EVERYONE" that joined us last evening for the New Years Eve car Show. We had 70 registered I've been told that we had over 90 cars in attendance. It was a beautiful evening. Lots of new cars I have never seen before, several traveling from afar.
A special thanks to Do**in'It Food vendor, Cheryl, Cathy, Lindell, Randy, Richard and Bruce for you assistance all evening.
Hot Rod Lou and I feel very blessed to have all of our hot rod friends!

The Christmas season is fast approaching and the Downtown Lake Wales Cruise is Sat night. 4pm-7pm. Supposed to be a chil...
12/06/2024

The Christmas season is fast approaching and the Downtown Lake Wales Cruise is Sat night. 4pm-7pm. Supposed to be a chilly evening so bring your coat or blankets to stay warm. But you do not want to miss this one. Great oldies will be filling the air, good food on the griddle by Do**in' It and tables full of door prizes, Santa style. Remember you must participate in the 50/50 to be eligible for the door prizes as well as half the money.
We welcome all makes and models and would love to fill the downtown area!!!

Lake Wales Car show is now held on the first Saturday of the month. Check it out.
10/31/2024

Lake Wales Car show is now held on the first Saturday of the month. Check it out.

Lake Wales Car Show is now held on the First Saturday of the month. Come join us this Saturday November 2nd in Historic ...
10/31/2024

Lake Wales Car Show is now held on the First Saturday of the month. Come join us this Saturday November 2nd in Historic Downtown Lake Wales. Downtown restaurants and stores open. Car show is open to all makes and models. DJ by Hot Rod Nights, 50/50, door prizes, Merchants Choice award, 4-7pm. No entry or spectator fees.

The Lake Wales Car Show is Back! Come join us this coming Saturday on East Stuart Avenue in historic downtown Lake Wale...
10/01/2024

The Lake Wales Car Show is Back! Come join us this coming Saturday on East Stuart Avenue in historic downtown Lake Wales for a great show now hosted by Hot Rod Nights. Great music, Cruiser of the Month Award, 50/50, and door prizes. Downtown restaurants and shops are open and there will be a food vendor on site. Free entry for all custom & classic hot rods, cars, trucks and modified late model vehicles. See schedule below for dates of all shows this season. Look forward to seeing you there!

Congratulations to Dale Shellenbarger for winning the Merchants Choice Award at the May Lake Wales Car Show held in Hist...
05/30/2024

Congratulations to Dale Shellenbarger for winning the Merchants Choice Award at the May Lake Wales Car Show held in Historic Downtown Lake Wales on Saturday May 25th.

Dale's creation started life as a 1987 Pontiac Fiero, but you would never guess this by looking at it. Dale is a retired custom car builder and paint and body who took on this project to keep himself busy. Dale stripped the Fiero down to the chassis and custom built an entire new body, using parts from other makes/models, along with parts he constructed from scratch. Unique to say the least. What a work of art. Thanks for sharing Dale!

Just a reminder....the Lake Wales Car Show is suspended for the months of June, July and August due to the heat, rain and bugs.

Hope to see you next fall!

Congratulations to Larry and Debbie Grabb, winners of the Merchants Choice Award at the April Lake Wales Car Show! Their...
05/21/2024

Congratulations to Larry and Debbie Grabb, winners of the Merchants Choice Award at the April Lake Wales Car Show! Their 1938 Plymouth P6 Deluxe features su***de doors, air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, powered by a 350ci small block Chevy. It also has a back seat large enough to throw a party in!

Our May Show is this Saturday May 25th. This will be the last show until September. We break for June, July and August to avoid the heat, bugs and thunderstorms.
Come enjoy all of the classic, custom and modified late model cars that attend our show. Open to all makes and models. Absolutely free to participate or spectate.

Live DJ, Merchants Choice Award, 50/50 and door prizes. Held on East Stuart Avenue in Historic Downtown Lake Wales.
Park Avenue is under reconstruction but the restaurants and shops are open for business on Park and Stuart Avenues.
Hope to see you there!

Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters this year of the Lake Wales Car Show;
Perry Batson
Donnie Wingate
Mayer Jewelers (Max Mayer)
Lake Wales Main Street.

Congratulations to Jay Coppola, winner of the Merchants Choice Award at the March Lake Wales Car Show! Jay brought his 1...
04/21/2024

Congratulations to Jay Coppola, winner of the Merchants Choice Award at the March Lake Wales Car Show! Jay brought his 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible that he purchased and restored in 2015. As optioned, this one out of 100,000 Cougars built in 1969. Photo attached.

Come to our April Show this Saturday April 27th and enjoy all of the classic, custom and modified late model cars that attend our show. Absolutely free to participate or spectate.

Live DJ, Merchants Choice Award, 50/50 and lots of door prizes. Held on East Stuart Avenue in Historic Downtown Lake Wales.

Park Avenue is under reconstruction but the restaurants and shops are open for business on Park and Stuart Avenues.

Hope to see you there!

Don't miss the Central Florida Street Rod Association Poker Run and Lake Wales Car Show This Saturday March 23rd. The P...
03/18/2024

Don't miss the Central Florida Street Rod Association Poker Run and Lake Wales Car Show This Saturday March 23rd. The Poker Run begins in Winter Haven and ends at the Lake Wales Car Show. Go to https://www.cflsra.com/Portals/0/GRAPHICS/2024%20Poker%20Run%20Cruise%20News%20Ad%20-%20Color.jpg?ver=kKRMVYWJTBzkLFEYiTNZrA%3d%3d for details on the Poker Run.

Congratulations to Stephen Whitaker, winner of the Merchants Choice Award at the Feburary Lake Wales Car Show. Stephen is a regular attendee at the show with this impeccable 1936 Ford Coupe. Come see great custom, classic and modified late model cars in Historic Downtown Lake Wales on the 4th Saturday of each month, September through May. Next show is this Saturday March 23rd, 4-7pm on East Stuart Avenue. DJ, 50/50, door prizes. Park Avenue is under reconstruction but the restaurants and shops are open.

Hope to see you there!

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201 E. Stuart Avenue
Lake Wales, FL
33853

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