Thunderfest Car Show

Thunderfest Car Show runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at Crossroads Church Complex, 2024 E Florence Blvd., Casa Grande, Arizona. Spectator admission is free. Cars and bikes may begin setup at 8 a.m., and gates open at 9 a.m.

Vehicle registration is $35 online and $45 at the gate, and vehicles register from 7 to 9 a.m. that day. Spaces are limited. Judging is handled by out-of-town professionals.

Every entry includes a goodie bag and a T-shirt. First-place winners in each category receive a Magnificent Trophy and $100, which puts them in contention for the $2,000 Best in Show prize. Outstanding in Show pays $1,000 and People’s Choice pays $500.

The show welcomes street rods, hot rods, vintage and custom lowriders, custom trucks and SUVs from pre-1980 and 1980 to current, off-road and 4×4 vehicles, modern high-performance cars, Asian and European imports, muscle cars, rat rods, vintage restored vehicles, special-interest vehicles and motorcycles.

Richie & the High Street Rockers, a popular East Coast 50’s band, performs. The show again partners with the City of Casa Grande Veterans Parade.