Rev up your engines for an unforgettable day celebrating classic cars at the Downtown Glendale Arts & Culture Fest: BBQ, Rhythms, and Rides! Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Glendale Civic Center Plaza, the 2025 edition of this festival will showcase a dazzling array of vintage automobiles. Enthusiasts can marvel at meticulously restored classics, hot rods, and custom creations as they compete in a judged car show featuring over 20 categories. Whether you're passionate about the golden age of American muscle cars or appreciate the timeless beauty of vintage European models, this event offers a feast for the eyes with gleaming chrome, polished paint, and pristine engines. Join fellow car lovers to celebrate automotive history and craftsmanship in a dynamic, family-friendly atmosphere.
2025 Car Show Winners
BEST IN SHOW Paul Martinez - 1937 Oldsmobile Business Coupe BEST LOWRIDER Xavier Rocha - 1981 Buick Regal 2nd Place Best Lowrider Vehicle Adam Bullock - 1964 Chevrolet Impala BEST ENGINE Mack Wysinger El Camino 1983 2nd Place Best Engine Isaiah Madrid - 1964 Chevy C10 BEST PRESENTATION Augie 1966 Chevy Pick Up 2nd Place Best Presentation Richard Madrid - 1971 Chevrolet C10 LARGEST CLUB REPRESENTATION Arizona Classic Thunderbird Club Best Mural Design Tino Trevino - 1978 Chevy El Camino "HOMIES" Best Hydraulics Alfonso Serna - 1980 Chevy EL Camino Best Paintwork Terry Alcantar 1966 Impala Best Interior Sam Hudson - 1977 Pontiac Trans Am Best Special Interest Vehicle Anna Florez and Fred Vela - 1988 Chevy S10 Mini Truck 2nd Place Special Interest Vehicle Gary Adams - 81 Delorean DMC 12 Best Crowd Favorite Vehicle Clint - Phoenix Stylz Car Club - Chevy Monte Carlo 2nd Place Crowd Favorite Vehicle Ruben Cruz - 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic Best Classic Vehicle (Pre-1960) Carter Rodgers - 1956 Continental MKII 2nd Place Classic Vehicle (Pre-1960) Anthony Madrid - 1958 Chevy Bel Air 2DR HT Best Vintage Vehicle (1960-1979) MIKE LACOSTA - 1960 Chevy Impala 2nd Place Vintage Vehicle (1960-1979) Judith Turchany - 1970 Pontiac GTO Convertible 455HO Engine Best Modern Vehicle (1980-Present) Fred Snyder - 2022 Chevrolet Corvette Hard Top Convertable C8 HTC 2nd Place Modern Vehicle (1980-Present) Angel Ramirez - 2008 Cadillac Escalade Best Hot Rod Ron Hall - 1961 VW Beetle 2nd Place Best Hot Rod Tom Knecht - 1966 Pontiac GTO Best European Vehicle Paul Ebeyer - 2007 BMW M Roadster 2nd Place European Vehicle Kurt Steele - 2009 BMW Z4 Best Thunderbird Robert Michele - 1957 Ford Thunderbird 2nd Place Thunderbird Jim Rodgers - 1957 Ford Thunderbird Best Original Vehicle Michael Lamberth - 1977 Pontiac CanAm 2nd Place Original Vehicle Cosette Ingram - 1965 Ford Falcon Futura 2-Door Hardtop Best Truck Mike McQueen - 1937 Diamond T Truck 80D 2nd Place Truck Ron Medina - 1956 Ford F100 Category Winner - Best Motorcycle Jeff Wagner - 2002 Counts Kustoms Chopper Category Winner - Best Mustang Norman Gordon - 1965 Ford Mustang Category Winner - Special Honors Doug Reid - 1971 VW Bus Category Winner - Best Tribute Roland Haris - 1992 Ford Thunderbird