Free Admission to Pagosa’s Annual Car Show This Weekend

Start your engines for the 12th annual Pagosa Springs Car Show to be held August 13 & 14, 2021. An array of classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles will fill Lewis St. where the show will be held both days. Admission is free and you can bring the whole family for hours of fun.

The Party on Lewis St. begins Friday evening at 5pm. Live music by the San Juan Mt. Boys, a beer and wine garden, and fabulous food vendors will kick the event off. Spectators will be able to get their first glimpse of the classic cars. The show concludes about 8pm when the cars will then take to the Highway for a Slow Cruise. Slow being the operative word here, so don’t expect burn outs or drag racing! However, do expect a parade of stunning vehicles. If you didn’t have time to come earlier to see the cars, you can catch them as they cruise the highway showing off their grace and beauty.

Photos by Jeff Laydon, Pagosa Photography.

On Saturday, the Show & Shine begins at 9am. This day is important in that spectators can vote for their favorite vehicle, which will then determine the People’s Choice award. Lewis St. will be packed with classic hot rods, shiny metal and knowledgeable vehicle owners all proud of their entries and ready to talk about their entry. Over 100 cars are slated to fill the street. Come early and enjoy breakfast burritos and coffee from the Knights of Columbus. Live music from The Retro Cats will also jump start your day.

Take a break and enjoy the new park area by the Bell Tower park as more food vendors will be serving delicious food and shaved ice will cool you down during the day. The beer garden will be serving throughout the day. There will also be a kid’s area where youngsters can color and engage in some fun activities. The awards will be held at 2:30pm honoring cars in all the categories as well as the major award winners: People’s Choice, Best in Show and Chamber Pick.

Delicious food, beverages, live music, fun and of course those classic cars. It’s entertainment for the whole family and right downtown.

Note: Lewis St. will be closed to the public beginning at noon on Friday, August 13 and will reopen Saturday after 3pm.

Mary Jo Coulehan

Mary Jo Coulehan is Executive Director of the Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce, and also serves on a number of local and state boards.