Major Car Shows

Hot Nights Cool Rides Car Show — Forest City


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)

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

EventDateTimeLocationDetails
Pilot Mountain Cruise‑InAugust 23:30–9:30 PMPilot MountainCruise‑in + live beach music
Mocksville Cruise‑InAugust 45–8 PMMocksvilleFirst Monday meet‑up
Car & Bike Cruise‑In (TRB&G)August 76–9 PMWinston‑SalemWeekly community cruise‑in
Myra’s Cruise‑InAugust 86 PMValdeseLong-running Friday‑night cruise‑in
Hot Nights Cool Rides Car ShowAug 15–16All day / eveForest CityMajor show + Friday night concert
Classic Cruisers MonthlyAugust 171–4 PMMonroeCasual monthly gathering
Mayberry Cool Cars & Rods Cruise‑InAugust 17During the dayMount AiryCommunity 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.