Cars/Bikes/Music – Spar Customs Productions

Spar Customs Productions presents Cars/Bikes/Music on the third Sunday of each month at Windmill Food Hall in Carlsbad, California. The Nov. 15 gathering runs from noon to 4 p.m. and brings together cars, motorcycles and a large showing of vintage vehicles.

The show is free for spectators. Owners pay $15 to enter the awards competition, which includes VIP parking and a raffle ticket. That section is limited to 35 vehicles. Categories include Best in Show, Best Daily Driver, Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Wreck and People’s Choice, with hand-made Spar Customs awards for the winners. Attendees cast votes for their favorites, and keeping the competing vehicles in one lot lets voters identify the entries in the hunt.

Jerry Sikorski and the American Patrol play jump blues, swing and rockabilly from noon to 4 p.m. A dozen food vendors, a vintage marketplace and a day near the beach round out the afternoon. All ages and dogs are welcome.

Reserved vehicles must be parked before noon, and cars may not arrive before 11 a.m. Advance reservations are recommended to hold a space; drive-ups are accepted on the day if room remains. Beginning in 2027 the series shifts from monthly dates to quarterly shows on March 21, June 20, Sept. 19 and Dec. 19, with hours moving to 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.