>>> The Sacramento Autorama is now in its 74th year. Over 500 show vehicles will compete for awards inside the Cal Expo buildings.

Cruisin’ On In

The Autorama Drive-In is the outdoor portion of our show. Come out and join us to see as many as 800 amazing cars parked throughout the Cal Expo grounds.

The Autorama Drive-In is the outdoor portion of our show. This 3-day event is for those who want to participate in the Sacramento Autorama but may not want to leave their vehicle indoors for 4 days. Come for 1 day or for all three. The Autorama Drive-In is open to all hot rods, customs, specialty cars and trucks, no Motorcycles allowed. All vehicles must be driven into the event. Participants will receive entry for 2 people into the event (additional passengers will have their own entry fee), a goodie bag and without a doubt the best parking spot on the grounds.

Enter Cal Expo grounds at Gate D located off Exposition Blvd. Follow signs to Gate 3.

Drive-in staging times:
Gates open at 7:00 am
Move-in begins at 8:00 am-9:30 am

See website application for prices.

Single day registration available on-site (cash only) Limited to availability.

Please note that the Drive-In portion of the show is outdoors only. It is not inside the buildings.

Custom D’Elegance

Come see this year’s amazing collection of contenders and join us on Sunday afternoon as we crown the 2024 Custom D’Elegance winner.

This is the premier award at the Sacramento Autorama and the Custom car world. The winner receives $2,000.00 and Trophy. This award was originally created in 1953 and known as the Car of Elegance, it was first won by Sacramento’s own Joe Bailon. This restored award will be open to all customs built from 1936-1964 that feature a silhouette change including Chopped, Channeled and/or Sectioned. 1936 thru 1948 Vehicles outward appearance must be in the true spirit of a classic custom. The Custom d’Elegance is a special class with awards for Display, Engineering, Paint, Engine, Interior, and Detail. All entrants will receive a class participation award and therefore are not eligible for other Custom Category class awards. Vehicles are eligible for other Sacramento Autorama pick awards. . The overall winner is determined by a judging committee.

Cream of the Crop

The Big “B” Bagdasarian, Barris, Bertolucci and Bailon awards are named after local Sacramento legends from the world of custom cars.

Pinstriper Charity Fundraiser

World-class pinstripers are creating fabulous art while raising money for a worthy charity. Bring your items and for a nominal cost, get it striped by one of our artists.