Upcoming events
Lisa and I like to attend various car related events throughout the year. Whether its small cruise-ins and local shows or giant events like Trans Am Nationals, we enjoy meeting fellow car enthusiasts and checking out their rides and stories.
Here is list A of upcoming events we know we will be attending.
You can always click on the events tab to see what events we plan to attend.
Trans Am Takeover
Trans Am Takeover 2025 is back and bigger than ever! Join us as we hit the road, stopping in Sturgis, SD (July 11-13), Iowa (August 29-31), Branson, MO (September 26-28), Buford, GA (October 17-28), and wrapping up in Mt Pleasant, TX (November 14-16). Open to all Pontiac Trans Ams and Firebirds, the event features East Bound and Down’s Smokey and the Bandit Tribute, celebrity guests, live music, and fun for every muscle car enthusiast. Registration opens soon at TransAmTakeover.com — don’t miss it!
Firebird Fest 2025
We're heading to FirebirdFest, and it's going to be anything but your typical car show! Tired of the same old $30 shows for a $10 trophy, FirebirdFest is all about cruising, fun activities, and exploring St. Louis landmarks with fellow Firebird enthusiasts. No trophies, no serious judges—just a weekend filled with awesome cars and new friendships.
Firebird Fest is all about celebrating every Firebird, no matter its condition. Plus, it's a huge fundraiser for THE SONG SOCIETY, a Music Therapy Program helping young folks in the St. Louis area. When you register for Firebird Fest, you're supporting a great cause—10% of all registrations go directly to our charity, with more ways to contribute through silver and gold donations. We can’t wait to be part of this unique event!
Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge
Join us for the 25th Annual Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Car Show & Swap Meet on June 5-7, 2025, at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee! Bring the whole family and enjoy a weekend filled with beautiful Pontiacs, poolside relaxation, Dollywood thrills, and endless shopping. All proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in memory of Ciera Blackburn—we’re aiming to surpass last year’s impressive $73,613 donation! Registration opens soon; follow us on Facebook for updates and event photos.
Bandit Run 2025
We’re hitting the road for The Bandit Run—a reenactment of the epic journey from Smokey and the Bandit! What started in 2007 with 30 Trans Ams has grown into an annual event that gets bigger and better every year.
We’ll follow the same route as the movie, starting in Texarkana and making stops in places like Tupelo and the Talladega Superspeedway, all while cruising with fellow car enthusiasts. By the time we reach Atlanta, we'll be rolling deep with over 100 cars, just like the first run! The route changes every year, so there's always something new to see and do. Don’t miss out—sign up for this year’s Bandit Run and be part of the fun!
2025 Trans Am A-Rama
Mark your calendars for next year's Trans Am A-Rama, happening from July 24-27, 2025! Get ready for another exciting event filled with scenic cruises, drag racing, car shows, and more surprises. Stay tuned for more details coming in January 2025.
Trans Am Nationals
We’re heading to the Trans Am Nationals this August, and it’s going to be epic! This event is a must for Trans Am fans, featuring a huge car show, swap meets, and tons of activities. Whether you're showing off your ride or just enjoying the vibe, you’ll be surrounded by fellow enthusiasts.
Don’t miss out—mark your calendar for the Trans Am Nationals and join us for an unforgettable weekend!
LS Fest East 2025
Join us at LS Fest in Bowling Green, Kentucky—where it all began! Get ready for three action-packed days featuring Autocross, Drifting, Drag Racing, Off-Roading, Burnouts, an epic Car Show, and our Dyno Challenge. Your ticket even includes a discount at Beech Bend’s Theme Park and Water Park. Enjoy cool cars, tons of vendors, and appearances by top drivers and influencers as we crown the Segment Champions and the ultimate “Grand Champion.” See you there!
Cruising the Coast
Cruisin' The Coast, America’s largest block party, celebrates classic cars, nostalgic music, and more along Mississippi’s stunning 30-mile Gulf Coast. Since its start in 1996, this event has grown from 374 to over 8,000 registered vehicles, attracting car enthusiasts from across the globe. Spanning Bay St. Louis to Pascagoula, each location features live bands, food vendors, and reserved parking for cruisers, creating a festival-like experience at each stop. With events like cruise-ins, a veterans' salute, car auction, and swap meet, there’s something for everyone! Volunteers from 12 Host Car Clubs bring the event to life, so don’t forget to thank them when you see those yellow shirts. Join us for a week of automotive fun and see why Cruisin' The Coast® is the largest special event in Mississippi!
SEMA
We’re thrilled to be heading to the SEMA Show! It’s the ultimate event to explore cutting-edge automotive performance products from new and iconic exhibitors alike. We’ll be diving into the latest trends, checking out the hottest vehicles, and joining over 99 free education sessions led by industry pros. It’s an experience like no other—see you there!
PRI SHOW
Open to PRI Members who work in the motorsports industry, the PRI Show is the most influential business event in racing. Featuring the newest parts and technology, access to countless manufacturers and service providers, and virtually unlimited opportunities to network face-to-face with industry leaders, the PRI Show is where the racing industry gathers under one roof for three days in December. If you’re in the business of racing, you have to be at the PRI Show!
SEMA
We're heading to the SEMA Show, and we couldn't be more excited! It's the ultimate event to see the latest and greatest in automotive performance products from both new and iconic exhibitors. We'll be checking out the hottest trends in products and vehicles and sharpening our skills with over 99 free education sessions, all led by top industry pros.
This is going to be an experience like no other—can’t wait to see you there!
LS Fest East
Join us at LS Fest in Bowling Green, Kentucky—where it all began! We're in for three awesome days of Autocross, Drifting, Drag Racing, Off-Roading, Donuts & Burnouts, a huge Car Show, and our epic Dyno Challenge. Your ticket also gets you a discount at Beech Bend's Theme Park and Water Park.
Expect cool cars, tons of vendors, and appearances by your favorite drivers and influencers. It all leads up to crowning the Segment Champions and the ultimate "Grand Champion." See you there!
Tran Am Nationals
The Trans Am Nationals is hosted by the Trans Am Club of America – Dayton, Ohio ChapterHeld on the last weekend in August each year
ALL FIREBIRD MODELS ARE WELCOME: Sprint, H.O., Esprit, Formula, Trans Am, S/E, GTA & Firehawk!
Trans Am A-Rama
We had an amazing Trans Am A-Rama! The weekend started with a group dinner, followed by a scenic cruise and car show with food trucks on Friday. Saturday featured another scenic drive and thrilling drag racing, ending with a downtown Gallatin takeover including themed meals and a screening of "Smokey and the Bandit." We wrapped up on Sunday with a pancake breakfast for first responders and a scenic tour of Sumner County. Thanks to everyone's participation and our sponsors, we raised $7,849 for the Gallatin Police Department's "Shop With A Cop" program. We can't wait to do it again next year!
Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge
The annual Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge features a Swap Meet and classic GTO’s, Firebirds, Fieros, Best in Show, Best in Stock and the Saturday Night Cruise. Register and get more information online. This year Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge will be held at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge. All proceeds (donations, personal checks, silent auction & raffle tickets) from the show will go to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in loving memory of Ciera Blackburn, daughter of Mike & Sherri Blackburn. Check the Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Facebook group for more information.
Firebird Fest
As we continue to raise money for the SONG SOCIETY, come join the fastest growing Firebird event in America for our 4th Annual FirebirdFest St Louis! FirebirdFest was created to be different than the same boring cars shows we’ve all attended! It’s 4 days of many exciting events, cruises, concerts and awesome moments! Come and share the experience with over 250 plus Firebirds from 31 states! 2023 even brought our first ever Canadian participant! We’ve also raised over $30,000 for different local charities! 2024 we will be again supporting THE SONG SOCIETY, music therapy for very sick children and young adults!
PRI SHOW
Open to PRI Members who work in the motorsports industry, the PRI Show is the most influential business event in racing. Featuring the newest parts and technology, access to countless manufacturers and service providers, and virtually unlimited opportunities to network face-to-face with industry leaders, the PRI Show is where the racing industry gathers under one roof for three days in December. If you’re in the business of racing, you have to be at the PRI Show!
SEMA
The SEMA Show is the premier trade show geared to helpsmall businesses thrive and succeed. The trade-only event enables automotive specialty equipment manufacturers to display alongside automotive manufacturers to debut new, innovative products, and connect with industry buyers from all over the world.
Holley Fest
LS Fest East is the original Holley event that laid the groundwork for the rest of our event schedule. In September of every year, 10s of thousands of fans descend upon Holley’s home, Bowling Green, KY to witness the quickest and fastest LS-powered vehicles do battle on the drag strip, autocross, road course, and many other events.
LS Fest East is the original Holley event that laid the groundwork for the rest of our event schedule. In September of every year, 10s of thousands of fans descend upon Holley’s home, Bowling Green, KY to witness the quickest and fastest LS-powered vehicles do battle on the drag strip, autocross, road course, and many other events.