About This Event
The 5th Annual Emerald Isle Car Show returns to the beachside venue at Western Ocean Regional Access in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with an official rain date scheduled for November 21. Show vehicles can begin arriving at 7:00 AM, with official car show hours and vehicle judging running from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Spectators can enjoy free admission, live music, and a variety of raffle items generously donated by local area businesses. Vehicle entry is $25.00 for pre-registration through CarShowPro or $35.00 for registration on the day of the show. All proceeds from the family-friendly event help raise funds for the Emerald Isle Police Department’s holiday Shop With A Cop initiative.
Numerous award categories are featured, including Best in Show, People’s Choice, Participant’s Choice, Scout’s Choice, and Best First Responder, alongside era-specific American, European, Asian, truck, and SUV classes. On-site parking at Western Ocean Regional Access is reserved exclusively for participating show vehicles; free public parking for spectators is available on Islander Drive and open sections of Reed Drive.
Event Highlights
- Live Music
- Raffle Items Donated by Area Businesses
- Free Spectator Admission
Event Details
- Spectator Admission
- Free
- Parking
- Public parking available on Islander Drive and open areas of Reed Drive; no public parking at Western Ocean Regional Access (reserved for show vehicles)
- Charity / Beneficiary
- Emerald Isle Police Department's Shop With A Cop initiative
- Vehicle Types
- Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Jeeps
- Show Vehicle Registration
- $25 pre-registration, $35 day of registration
- Awards / Judging
- Judging begins at 10:00 AM; awards presentation at 2:00 PM. Trophy categories include Best in Show, People's Choice, Participant's Choice, Scout's Choice, Best First Responder, American (pre-50s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s/90s/2000s, 2010+), Best Truck (pre-80s, 80s+), Best SUV and Jeep, Best European (pre-80s, 80s+), and Best Asian.
- Vehicle Registration Link
- Register your vehicle
Location
Western Ocean Regional Access9003 Louise AvenueEmerald Isle, NC 28594Organizer / Source
- Organizer
- Town of Emerald Isle
- Phone
- 252-354-2021
- Official website
- Visit website
- Event website
- Visit Event Website
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