2026 Highlights: Cars, Community & Culture

Cal State LA Car Show Recap — Restyled
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April 25, 2026 · Lot 5 · Cal State LA

Thank You For
Making History

The Cal State LA First Annual Car Show was a celebration of community, culture, and craftsmanship. Over 4,000 attendees, hundreds of registered vehicles, and an unforgettable day in Lot 5: this was just the beginning. To every driver, spectator, sponsor, performer, and volunteer: thank you for being part of something truly special at Cal State LA.

Award Winners

Best In Show
Rusty Wall
1965 Lincoln Continental
Eagle's Choice
Oliver Hament
2018 Tesla Model 3
Best Paint
Gee Brown
1966 Ford Mustang
Best Motorcycle
Marc Escobedo
2023 Harley Davidson
Best Student Car
Jonathan De La Torre
1973 Chevy Camaro

Photo Highlights

A look back at the rides, the people, and the moments that made the day.

Explore all 42 event photographs. Use the slideshow arrows, autoplay controls, or All photos to jump to a favorite moment.

What People Are Saying

Voices from the drivers, spectators, and sponsors who made the day unforgettable.

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So honored to have been a part of it. Truly a special time and memory.

Marcel
Artist · Afro-Latin Salsa Club
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Such an amazing experience you all provided to the community. The whole event was filled with so much joy!

Shenali
Spectator · Cal State LA Community
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Some of the most accommodating staff and volunteers that we've collaborated with in sometime! Such a great experience!

Sponsor Representative
LADWP · Sponsor
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We've been doing car shows for over 45 years so we know the good and the not so good. We really enjoyed yesterday, great job!

Raynie
Car Owner · 2018 Mazda 3

Thank You

The First Annual Cal State LA Car Show would not have been possible without the incredible support of our community. From the bottom of our hearts: thank you.

ASI at Cal State LABlack Box SafetyCarl’s Jr.KarmaKonica MinoltaLogan’s Auto DetailingMonster EnergyPetersen Automotive MuseumStunts in MotionLA UAS Auxiliary ServicesCal State LA University Bookstore

Our Drivers

To every owner who registered their vehicle and brought their pride and joy to Lot 5: your cars were the heart of the show. Thank you for sharing your passion with the community.

Our Sponsors

The generous support of our sponsors made this event possible and directly benefited student programming and faculty-led research at Cal State LA. Your investment in our community means everything.

Our Community

To every spectator, volunteer, performer, and partner who came out to Lot 5: you made this day what it was. Cal State LA is proud to serve a community this passionate and this vibrant.

Reserve the space. Create the moment.

See You In 2027

The First Annual was just the beginning. Stay tuned for updates on the Second Annual Cal State LA Car Show: follow us to be the first to know. Join the waitlist for next year: sign up below for information regarding future activities!

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