Major Car Shows
Hot Nights Cool Rides Car Show — Forest City
- Friday, August 15 (evening cruise‑in & concert kick-off) and Saturday, August 16 (full car show) ncfestivals.com+12Town of Forest City, NC+12Facebook+12
- 33rd annual show: over 250 hot rods, custom cars, motorcycles, trucks
- Registration Saturday begins at 9 AM; Main Street closes at 7 AM; show runs all day; trophies at 7 PM Town of Forest City, NC
Cruise‑In & Meet‑Ups
Mocksville Cruise‑In (Downtown Mocksville)
- Monday, August 4, 2025, 5–8 PM — part of DC Cruisers’ monthly series April–October Mocksville NC
Myra’s Cruise‑In (Valdese, western NC)
- Friday, August 8, 2025 at 6 PM — the longest-running Friday‑night event in western NC, open to cars, bikes and trucks Facebook+3visitvaldese.com+3en.wikipedia.org+3
Pilot Mountain – Hot Nights, Hot Cars (Pilot Mountain)
- Saturday, August 2, 2025 (first Saturday of the month)
- Cruise‑in from 3:30 PM and live beach music 5:30–9:30 PM Pilot Mountain
Classic Cruisers Monthly (Monroe area)
- Sunday, August 17, 2025, 1–4 PM — informal meet up, free and open to all at Poplin Place, Hwy 74, Monroe Charlotte Car Shows
Mayberry Cool Cars & Rods Cruise‑In (Mount Airy)
- Sunday, August 17, 2025 — third Sunday of the month; classic cars on Main Street with oldies music, free admission www.visitnc.com
Car & Bike Cruise‑In at Thunder Road Bar & Grill (Winston‑Salem)
- Thursday, August 7, 2025, 6–9 PM — weekly series featuring cars, bikes, trucks, etc. in front of TRB&G shopping center American Collectors Insurance
Event Summary Table
| Event | Date | Time | Location | Details |
| Pilot Mountain Cruise‑In | August 2 | 3:30–9:30 PM | Pilot Mountain | Cruise‑in + live beach music |
| Mocksville Cruise‑In | August 4 | 5–8 PM | Mocksville | First Monday meet‑up |
| Car & Bike Cruise‑In (TRB&G) | August 7 | 6–9 PM | Winston‑Salem | Weekly community cruise‑in |
| Myra’s Cruise‑In | August 8 | 6 PM | Valdese | Long-running Friday‑night cruise‑in |
| Hot Nights Cool Rides Car Show | Aug 15–16 | All day / eve | Forest City | Major show + Friday night concert |
| Classic Cruisers Monthly | August 17 | 1–4 PM | Monroe | Casual monthly gathering |
| Mayberry Cool Cars & Rods Cruise‑In | August 17 | During the day | Mount Airy | Community street show third Sunday |
Planning Tips
- Weather check: Cruise‑ins are weather-dependent. Always confirm closer to the date.
- Registration/fees: Forest City requires registration ($30 per car, includes shirt). Other cruise‑ins are generally free and informal.
- Arrive early: Popular events like Forest City and Mount Airy fill up fast—registration opens mid‑morning.
- Music & vendors: Some events include live bands and food vendors—check local event pages for details.
- Follow organizers: Clubs and town websites or Facebook pages are best for updates or cancellations.