Northeast Florida Car Shows and Cruise-Ins: Fall 2026 Calendar
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Looking for car shows near Jacksonville this fall? The easiest place to start is the Clay County Cruzers' free Saturday cruise-ins in Orange Park and Oakleaf, held 11am to 2pm every week. The big local show is the club's Back to the Fifties Car Show on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at Moosehaven in Orange Park, and Thanksgiving weekend brings the Daytona Turkey Run, November 26–29.
We build in our driveways in Orange Park, so these are the meets closest to home for us. Here's the fall calendar, pulled from the organizers' own listings.
Free Saturday cruise-ins around Orange Park
The Clay County Cruzers car club runs a free cruise-in every Saturday, rotating between four spots. All are 11am–2pm and open to everyone.
| Saturday | Location | Fall 2026 dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Saturday | Callahan's Irish Bistro, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd, Orange Park | Nov 7, Dec 5 |
| 2nd Saturday | Big Dawgs, 1330 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park | Nov 14*, Dec 12 |
| 3rd Saturday | Cheers Park Avenue, 1138 Park Ave, Orange Park | Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19 |
| 4th Saturday | Gator's Dockside, 8316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville (Oakleaf) | Oct 24, Nov 28, Dec 26 |
*November 14 is also the club's Back to the Fifties show, so check the club's Facebook page before heading to Big Dawgs that day. The club also holds a monthly meeting on the first Thursday, 5–6pm, at NAPA Auto Parts, 1505 Wells Rd, Orange Park.
Back to the Fifties Car Show: November 14, 2026
- When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10am–2pm
- Where: Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073
- Entry: $20 to show a car; the club notes you save $5 by registering by October 31
- Why go: the Cruzers put show proceeds toward Clay County charities and scholarships for local graduates
Register on the Clay County Cruzers events page.
Daytona Turkey Run: Thanksgiving weekend
Worth the drive down I-95. The fall Daytona Turkey Run fills the infield at Daytona International Speedway with thousands of classic cars, a huge swap meet and a car corral. The Daytona Beach visitor bureau lists it for November 26–29, 2026, with daily admission around $15–$20 and kids 11 and under free. Bring a parts list and a wagon for the swap meet. Details are at turkeyrun.com.
Tips for your first cruise-in
- Show up early. The best spots go first, and early is when people actually talk shop.
- Ask before you touch. Every owner has a story; most will pop the hood if you ask.
- Bring a chair, water and sunscreen. Florida sun doesn't take the fall off.
- Your project counts. Unfinished, patina, primer: cruise-ins are for driving what you've got.
Packing for a full show day? See our car show essentials checklist.
Wear something worth talking about
Heading out to a meet? Our car show t-shirts were drawn for exactly this: LOUD. LOW. QUESTIONABLE. for the slammed trucks, PEOPLE CARS IDEAS WELCOME HERE for the club crowd, and the BUILT BROKE hoodie for those cold December mornings.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free car shows near Jacksonville?
Yes. The Clay County Cruzers' Saturday cruise-ins in Orange Park and Oakleaf are free and open to everyone, 11am–2pm.
When is the Back to the Fifties car show in Orange Park?
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10am–2pm at Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave, Orange Park.
When is the Daytona Turkey Run in 2026?
Thanksgiving weekend, listed as November 26–29, 2026 at Daytona International Speedway.
Dates and details come from organizer listings as of October 12, 2026. Events can change or be canceled for weather, so confirm with the organizer before you go. Hosting a Northeast Florida show? Tell us about it and we'll add it to next month's list.