{"id":313851,"date":"2026-05-13T16:29:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T16:29:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/313851\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T16:29:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T16:29:09","slug":"classic-cars-live-music-return-to-clovis-for-6th-annual-old-town-motorama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/313851\/","title":{"rendered":"Classic Cars, Live Music Return to Clovis for 6th Annual Old Town Motorama"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>More than 600 classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles, and big rigs are expected to roll into Old Town Clovis this weekend for the 6th Annual Old Town Motorama, a three-day event celebrating the Central Valley\u2019s car culture.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Central Valley, especially here in the Clovis-Fresno area, has such a huge hot rod and car enthusiast community. This really is the one show that represents that because of the massive amount of people that come out and support it.\u201d \u2014 James Gray, Hot Rod Coalition <\/p>\n<p>The event, hosted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotrodcoalition.com\/old-town-motorama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Hot Rod Coalition<\/a>, runs May 15-17 and will feature classic cars, live entertainment, food vendors, and community events throughout Old Town and nearby venues.<\/p>\n<p>Co-organizer James Gray said the Motorama has grown into one of the region\u2019s largest gatherings for car enthusiasts, drawing thousands of visitors each year.<\/p>\n<p><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/gvwire.com\/contact\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"GVWire-Ad-Get-our-mobile-app-1280\u00d790-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GVWire-Ad-Get-our-mobile-app-1280x90-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"   width=\"1280\" height=\"90\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Central Valley, especially here in the Clovis-Fresno area, has such a huge hot rod and car enthusiast community,\u201d Gray said. \u201cThis really is the one show that represents that because of the massive amount of people that come out and support it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Organizers said more than 25,000 people attended last year\u2019s Saturday showcase.<\/p>\n<p>The event begins Friday night with a pre-party and vehicle registration at Crow and Wolf Brewery in partnership with Fresno Street Eats. The public is invited, and organizers expect dozens of classic cars alongside food trucks and vendors.<\/p>\n<p>The Main Event<\/p>\n<p>Saturday\u2019s main event in Old Town will include food from local restaurants and food trucks, live music, hot rod vendors, a motorcycle invitational, classic truck displays, and a big rig showcase. Awards will include Top 75 honors, Car Club Picks, and a Best of Show prize.<\/p>\n<p>Gray said this year\u2019s event is expected to feature more food trucks than ever before, along with live entertainment throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p>The Motorama concludes Sunday with private visits to classic car shops and home garages for registered participants, a tradition organizers said remains a favorite among attendees.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotrodcoalition.com\/old-town-motorama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The website said<\/a> the event is made possible through volunteers, sponsors, the city of Clovis, nonprofits, and community partners working together to create a weekend experience for the classic car community.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking to register your vehicle for the event, registration at the gate on Saturday is $45.<\/p>\n<p>Find more information by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotrodcoalition.com\/old-town-motorama\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Hot Rod Coalition\u2019s website.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n<p>Connect with\u00a0\u00a0on social media. 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