Car shows in Minneapolis
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Minneapolis-St. Paul might be the most die-hard car show region in the country - the scene packs an enormous calendar into a short summer. Back to the 50s at the State Fairgrounds draws over 10,000 classic cars in one weekend, and weekly cruise-ins run everywhere from Stillwater to Bloomington all summer.
Popular car show venues in Minneapolis
- Minnesota State Fairgrounds - Back to the 50s, one of the largest classic car shows in the U.S.
- Stillwater and St. Croix river towns - weekly cruise nights
- Mall of America and Bloomington lots - Cars & Coffee meets
- Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) - drag racing and car show events
Types of car events in Minneapolis
The car culture in Minneapolis
The Twin Cities car culture is classic-Americana heavy - the rod and custom tradition here is one of the deepest in the Midwest, with long winters spent building in garages. When summer hits, the scene goes all-out: nearly every suburb runs a weekly cruise night. Back to the 50s is the crown jewel and a bucket-list event.
Tips for attending car shows in Minneapolis
The Twin Cities show season is May through September, with June and July absolutely packed. Back to the 50s in late June is the must-see - expect massive crowds. Winter brings an indoor swap meet and bar-show circuit. Find Minneapolis car shows on the Driveway app.
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