The 17th Little Car Show
Wed. Aug. 11, 2027 Noon-5pm
Downtown Pacific Grove, California
Presented by Marina Motorsports, Inc.
Email: [email protected] with any questions.
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Join Us!
Held during the world-renowned Monterey Car Week, The Little Car Show is part of an annual celebration that draws tens of thousands of automotive enthusiasts, collectors, and owners to the Monterey Peninsula each August.
The Little Car Show takes place Wednesday, August 11, 2027, from noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free for spectators, while participating vehicles contribute a $125 tax-deductible donation benefiting our charitable partners.
Following the show, the festivities continue with a scenic coastal cruise. Participating vehicles will depart from the event site, pass Lovers Point, and travel along Ocean View Boulevard toward Asilomar State Beach, offering spectators another opportunity to enjoy these remarkable little cars against the stunning backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.
Cars and Judging
The Little Car Show showcases more than 125 unique vehicles from around the world, celebrating an eclectic mix of mini, micro, steam-powered, electric, and wonderfully unusual automobiles. Eligible vehicles must be at least 25 years old, with engine displacements of 1,800cc or less. A special-interest category welcomes select limited-production, custom, and modified vehicles.
Throughout the event, awards celebrate the cars and characters that make The Little Car Show so special. Honors include The Coveted Big Award, Mayor’s Choice, and Most Smiles Per Mile, along with Merchant Awards presented by local businesses.
The Little Car Show is presented by Marina Motorsports, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has contributed nearly $100,000 to local charitable causes.
Show Location
Set along California’s spectacular Monterey Peninsula, The Little Car Show takes place in the charming coastal town of Pacific Grove, transforming several blocks of Lighthouse Avenue, between Fountain Avenue and 19th Street, into a lively celebration of automotive history and design.
While enjoying the show, explore Pacific Grove’s inviting downtown, filled with locally owned boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and cafés.
Just minutes away, discover the iconic 17-Mile Drive, renowned for its dramatic coastal scenery, or explore Pacific Grove’s beautiful shoreline, where tide pools reveal fascinating marine life and harbor seals and sea otters are often spotted just offshore.
Come for the little cars. Stay for the coastal charm.
If your car does not meet our show criteria, but you think it would be of Special Interest to the show, please email a photo and information about your car to [email protected]