Charlotte Car Shows curates the region’s most consistent Cars & Coffee events, cruise-ins, and specialty meets. We monitor organizer pages daily, verify addresses, and highlight the venues that drive the Queen City car culture.
Use this guide alongside the events calendar, theweekly list, and ourvenues index to plan your weekend, discover new spots, and submit future meets for coverage.
Kick off each month with Friday night cruise-ins and Saturday meets that set the tone for the Charlotte car scene.
The second weekend is the busiest stretch of the month, with meets stretching from Lake Norman to Monroe.
From Concord’s fan zone to charitable meet-ups in Uptown, the third weekend balances clubs and community events.
Close the month with big cruise-ins, charity Sundays, and showroom-hosted showcases.
Block your calendar for the major shows that draw crowds from across the Southeast.
Whether you’re showing your car or spectating, these habits keep events smooth and organizers happy.
Lots for Cars & Coffee style meets often fill 30 minutes before start time. Stage in nearby overflow until staff waves you in, keep revs low, and keep exits clear for emergency vehicles.
Bring a detailing spray, microfiber towel, folding chairs, cash for vendors, and a trash bag so the lot looks better when you leave.
Weather can move meets or cancel them entirely. Use our weekly list and individual Facebook/Instagram pages for last-minute updates.
Hosting or spotlighting an event? Submit details via our event submission form so we can review and publish it on the calendar.
Use the Charlotte car shows this week guide for a day-by-day calendar and quick links to each event’s details.
Browse the venues index to see which locations host the most upcoming events, complete with directions and contact information.
Yes — submit your event at least 7 days in advance through the submit event form. We review every listing for accuracy before it goes live.
Follow organizers on social media and keep an eye on our events calendar. When a legacy meet returns, we’ll tag it as newly active and add it back to the monthly sections above.