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Jan 1
1970
Thursday
Start Date

January 1, 1970

End Date

February 1, 2025


Downtown Glendale Arts & Culture Fest: BBQ, Rhythms, and Rides

Location:
GLENDALE CIVIC CENTER
5750 W Glenn Dr, Glendale, AZ 85301
Glendale, Arizona 85301

Event Info:

 Glendale Civic Center Plaza backdrop. This festival combines an exciting blend of vintage automobiles, live music, local artisans, and interactive experiences. Whether you’re a car enthusiast, music and art lover, or just looking for a fun-filled day with family and friends, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1
GLENDALE CIVIC CENTER
5750 W Glenn Dr, Glendale, AZ 85301
10am-5pm 
FREE ADMISSION

Highlights include a judged classic car show with over 20 categories, a BBQ competition with mouthwatering flavors, and lively performances from an eclectic mix of musicians all day long, including our headliner at 3:30 p.m. Explore local art, participate in a Pinewood Derby competition, or take a trolley tour of historic Catlin Court. It’s the perfect way to kick off the new year with food, fun, and festivities! 

Show includes Classics, Hot Rods, Lowriders, Motorcycles, Custom Bikes, Race Cars, and More. Car Show presented in partnership by SAACA, City of Glendale, and Majestics Central Arizona. 

Register here: https://saaca.formstack.com/forms/2025_downtown_glendale_bbq_rhythms_and_rides

Registration Information:

  • Includes Coffee and snacks the morning of the event and complimentary bottled water
  • Includes 5 Free raffle tickets. Raffle enters to win over $2,000 in prizes
  • Includes Commemorative Dash Plaque
  • Includes Discount Voucher for a commemorative festival T-shirt. (Voucher is good for $5 off regular t-shirt price)
  • Artist-made trophies and awards will be given in 20+ categories
  • All cars will be parked outdoors in the designated parking lots at the Glendale Civic Center
  • Exhibitor must provide their own chairs, tables etc. as needed
  • Classic car exhibitors may NOT transact any sales or business transactions from their space although you may exhibit a FOR SALE sign on your vehicle
  • All cars MUST arrive on-site no later than 9:15 a.m. on the day of the show. You will NOT be permitted to move your vehicle out of the festival area until after 3 p.m. The event officially ends at 5 pm.

Pricing:

  • Pre-Registration – $30 for a Single Vehicle Registration, $20 for a motorcycle, $15 Bike or Pedal Car
  • Onsite Registration – $40.00 for a Single Vehicle Registration, $30 for a motorcycle, $20 Bike or Pedal Car
  • Registration includes (5) free raffle tickets, (1) commemorative dash plaque
  • T-Shirts are available onsite for purchase $15 each ($5 discount to participants)
  • Registrations can be refunded as long as SAACA is notified 14 days before the show (January 17). Registrations after this date and later are non-refundable. 

Any questions about the application, please email matt@saaca.org or call 520-274-2758.

Admission: Free Admission

Registration Fee: 30

Event Website: Event Website

Contact Info: Phone: (520) - 274 - 2758
Email: matt@saaca.org

Date Start Time End Time
February 1, 2025 10:00am 5:00pm
Event Type:

Car Show

Event Specialties:

Antiques
Classics
Competition Cars
Customs
Exotics and Sport Cars
Hot Rods & Street Rods
Imports
Mini/Micro Cars
Muscle Cars
Trucks
Tuner Cars
All Vehicles

Event Motorsports:

Event Vehicles:

Motorcycles
Race Cars

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