DeFrance Antiques Cruisin the Beaches Car Show

DeFrance Antiques and HulkSmash present Cruisin The Beaches Car Show on November 14, 2026, at DeFrance Indoor Fleamarket Antiques & Collectibles in downtown Fort Walton Beach. The show features new school vs. old school muscle, classics, and custom cars, trucks, and motorcycles.

Gates open at 8:00 AM for car arrivals. All vehicles must be in place by 10:00 AM. Judging begins no later than 11:00 AM, and awards presentation starts at 2:00 PM. Pre-registration ends at 6:00 PM on November 11, 2026.

Judging categories include exterior (paint/wrap, lights, bright work, trim, wheels and tires, suspension, detailing), drive train (wheels, tires, overall appearance of undercarriage), interior/trunk (stereo equipment, dash, layout, coverings, specialty items), engine (intake, exhaust, inner fenders, firewall, wiring, engine components), and customization or restoration (originality, workmanship, effectiveness, appeal of customization, workmanship, authenticity, appeal of restoration). Extra points awarded for entire car display, including build boards.

The event includes a 50/50 drawing and raffles throughout the day. Organizers will collect new twin-size bed-in-a-bag sets and pillows for distribution. Proceeds benefit Sleep Heavenly Peace at https://shpbeds.org/.