Endless Summer Cruisin’ 2026: Complete Guide to Ocean City’s Fall Car Show

Endless Summer Cruisin’ returns to Ocean City, Maryland, October 8–11, 2026, for four days of classic cars, hot rods, custom vehicles, Boardwalk cruises, automotive vendors, live music and special appearances. The 29th annual event takes place primarily at the Inlet parking lot and the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, with additional activities at locations around Ocean City.

Whether you are bringing a show car or simply want to see Ocean City filled with colorful classics, here is what to know before you go.

Endless Summer Cruisin’ 2026 at a Glance

Dates: Thursday, October 8–Sunday, October 11, 2026

Preview events: Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Main hours: Thursday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Main venues: Inlet parking lot and Roland E. Powell Convention Center

Admission: $15 per day Thursday–Saturday; $10 Sunday

Children: Children under 14 are admitted free with an adult

Official information Endless Summer Cruisin’

Daily admission is valid at both the Inlet and Convention Center event locations. Day tickets will be available at the event, and spectator passes may also be purchased through the official spectator ticket page.

Where Is Endless Summer Cruisin’ Held?

The two main Endless Summer Cruisin’ locations are:

• Inlet parking lot: 809 South Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842

• Roland E. Powell Convention Center: 4001 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842

Car shows take place at both venues Thursday through Saturday. On Sunday, activities move to the Inlet for the final show and awards. Additional events are scheduled at Seacrets on 49th Street, Jay’s Café on 23rd Street and South 1st Street.

What to See and Do at Endless Summer Cruisin’

The event brings rods, customs, classics and trick trucks to Ocean City for a long weekend of automotive entertainment. Visitors can expect outdoor car shows at the Inlet and Convention Center, an indoor vendor showroom and feature cars, Boardwalk cruises, live music, a swap meet, a pedal-car show, a Neon & LED Light Car Show and hundreds of awards.

Watch the Boardwalk Cruises

One of the weekend’s signature sights is the procession of classic and custom vehicles traveling down the Ocean City Boardwalk. The 2026 Boardwalk cruises begin at 8 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, traveling south from 27th Street to the Inlet.

Arrive early for a good viewing spot and remember that the vehicles in the parade are registered participants. The Boardwalk cruises are subject to participation limits and schedule changes.

Meet the 2026 Celebrity Guests

Three familiar faces from automotive television are scheduled to meet fans on Friday and Saturday:

• Chris Jacobs, host of Overhaulin’

• Rick Dale, master restorer from American Restoration

• Ron Dale, automotive enthusiast featured on American Restoration

Chris Jacobs is scheduled to appear inside the Convention Center from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday and at the Inlet from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday. Rick and Ron Dale are scheduled for the Inlet on Friday and inside the Convention Center on Saturday, also from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

See the Hot Rod & Custom Car Show

The 45th annual Hot Rod & Custom Car Show is being held in conjunction with Endless Summer Cruisin’. Show cars will be displayed inside the Convention Center as they compete for cash prizes and trophies.

Hear Live Music

Mook Jones is scheduled to perform from noon–4 p.m. Thursday and Friday in the Convention Center parking lot and Saturday at the Inlet.

On Thursday evening, Charlie Floyd stars in Should’ve Been a Cowboy: A Toby Keith Tribute Show at 7 p.m. inside the Convention Center. The concert requires a separate ticket; use the concert link on the official Endless Summer Cruisin’ page for current ticket information.

Catch the Specialty Shows

Saturday includes two distinctive events:

• Pedal Car Show: 4 p.m. at the Inlet

• Neon & LED Light Car Show: 7–8 p.m. at South 1st Street

Sunday closes the weekend with the charity banner auction at 1 p.m. and the Grand Finale Awards at 2 p.m. at the Inlet. Event organizers expect to present more than 500 trophies, plaques and awards over the course of the weekend.

Endless Summer Cruisin’ 2026 Schedule

Wednesday, October 7: Preview Events

• 9 a.m.–4 p.m.: Early-arrival participant sign-in at the Convention Center

• 5–7 p.m.: R&M Welcome Car Show in the Seacrets parking lot, 49th Street

• 7–9 p.m.: Kickoff party inside Seacrets

Thursday, October 8

• 8 a.m.: Boardwalk Cruise from 27th Street south to the Inlet

• 9 a.m.–5 p.m.: Car shows at the Inlet and Convention Center

• 9 a.m.–5 p.m.: Indoor vendor showroom and feature cars at the Convention Center

• Noon–4 p.m.: Live music by Mook Jones in the Convention Center lot

• 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Awards at both main locations

• 5–7 p.m.: R&M Car Show in the Seacrets parking lot

• 7 p.m.: Should’ve Been a Cowboy Toby Keith tribute concert at the Convention Center; separate ticket required

Friday, October 9

• 8 a.m.: Boardwalk Cruise from 27th Street south to the Inlet

• 9–11 a.m.: Coffee with Cops at Jay’s Café, 23rd Street

• 9 a.m.–5 p.m.: Car shows at the Inlet and Convention Center

• 9 a.m.–5 p.m.: Indoor vendor showroom and feature cars at the Convention Center

• 11 a.m.–4 p.m.: Chris Jacobs at the Convention Center

• 11 a.m.–4 p.m.: Rick and Ron Dale at the Inlet

• Noon–4 p.m.: Live music by Mook Jones in the Convention Center lot

• 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Awards at both main locations

• 4 p.m.: Beard Contest on the Inlet stage

Saturday, October 10

• 8 a.m.: Boardwalk Cruise from 27th Street south to the Inlet

• 9 a.m.–5 p.m.: Car shows at the Inlet and Convention Center

• 9 a.m.–5 p.m.: Indoor vendor showroom and feature cars at the Convention Center

• 11 a.m.–4 p.m.: Chris Jacobs at the Inlet

• 11 a.m.–4 p.m.: Rick and Ron Dale at the Convention Center

• Noon–4 p.m.: Live music by Mook Jones at the Inlet

• 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.: Awards at both main locations

• 1–3 p.m.: NSRA appreciation and inspections at the Inlet

• 4 p.m.: Pedal Car Show at the Inlet

• 7–8 p.m.: Neon & LED Light Car Show at South 1st Street

Sunday, October 11

• 9 a.m.: Rodders for Christ chapel service at the Inlet

• 9 a.m.–3 p.m.: Car show and vendors at the Inlet

• 1 p.m.: Charity banner auction at the Inlet

• 2 p.m.: Grand Finale Awards at the Inlet

The schedule is subject to change. Check the official 2026 event schedule before your trip.

Tips for Attending Endless Summer Cruisin’

Arrive Early and Allow Extra Travel Time

Traffic is typically heavier during major automotive weekends, particularly near the Inlet and Convention Center. Give yourself extra time, watch for pedestrians and use marked crosswalks. Parking close to the venues may be limited, so check current Ocean City parking information before heading out.

Bring Layers

October weather in Ocean City can change quickly. Mornings near the ocean may feel cool even when afternoons are comfortable, so bring a jacket or sweatshirt along with sun protection.

Follow the Special Event Zone Rules

Ocean City and Worcester County roads will be designated as a Special Event Zone during Endless Summer Cruisin’. Speed limits may be reduced and fines increased. Police strictly enforce traffic laws, and burnouts, reckless driving and roadway takeovers are illegal.

Vehicle noise is also regulated. Maryland law and Ocean City ordinances prohibit vehicle noise that can be heard from 50 feet away. Review the town’s Special Event Zone information before arriving.

Bringing a Car to Endless Summer Cruisin’

Participant registration is separate from spectator admission. The event is open to rods, customs, classics and trick trucks. Vehicles newer than 1979 must have custom modifications or be considered of special interest. Every entered vehicle must be street legal in Ocean City, currently tagged, licensed and insured. Excessively loud exhaust systems and diesel engines are not permitted.

The participant fee includes admission for the driver, one passenger and children under 14. Registration details, current fees and vehicle requirements are available on the official participant registration page.

Trailer Parking Rules

From May 1 through October 31, trailers and oversized vehicles may not be parked on Ocean City streets or in paved public lots without a permit. Only registered Endless Summer Cruisin’ participants may purchase an event trailer permit, which costs $50. Trailer parking is never permitted on Baltimore Avenue.

Limited free trailer parking is available at the West Ocean City Park & Ride during the event period, and private arrangements may also be available through some hotels or property owners. Review the town’s current trailer and oversized-vehicle rules before traveling with a trailer.