Hurricane Easter Car Show
Saturday, March 27, 2027 · 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Hurricane City Community Center, downtown Hurricane
Hundreds of Cars Parked in the Middle of Town
The Hurricane Easter Car Show fills the center of Hurricane with classic and collector vehicles for one day, spread out around the Hurricane City Community Center on State Street. The Hurricane Valley Rotary Club, which runs it, says the show draws roughly 300 vehicles and around 10,000 people each year, a big crowd for downtown Hurricane.
This is a park-and-display show, not a cruise or a drag event. Owners set up for the day, and visitors walk the rows at their own pace. The range is wide: coverage of the 2026 show described 1930s Ford sedans parked near Corvettes, Jaguars and a Pierce-Arrow, with cars spanning many decades.
A Rotary Fundraiser With a Long Run
The show is the Hurricane Valley Rotary Club's annual fundraiser, and it has been going a long time; the 2026 edition was billed as the 41st annual show. Gate admission is collected as a donation, and the club says all proceeds go to its community service projects, including youth mental health, scholarships, scouting, food pantries, cancer treatment, Junior ROTC, holiday gifts, and books and dictionaries for local students.
That makes the day a local institution as much as a car event. A Rotary president told St George News that people regularly greet him with "the last time I saw you was at the Easter Car Show," which says a lot about who comes back year after year.
Always the Saturday Before Easter
The show is held on Easter Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday, so the date moves with the holiday and can land anywhere from late March to late April. It is worth checking the calendar rather than assuming a fixed weekend. It draws a lot of families, and for many it has become part of the holiday weekend itself.
Spring in southern Utah can still turn. Organizers have said they have been "frozen to death, rained on and about blown away a few times" over the show's history, so bring a layer even when the forecast looks mild.
Who It Suits
Car owners who want a big, friendly audience for their work; families looking for an easy outing that children can wander through; and visitors in town for the holiday who want something local to do. There is nothing technical to understand to enjoy it. If you are staying the weekend, our guide to Hurricane and La Verkin covers the town, and the Hurricane Valley Heritage Park and museum covers the town's pioneer history.
More Hurricane Traditions
If the small-town feel is the draw, Hurricane has another long-running community weekend in September: Hurricane Peach Days. For the rest of the year's recurring events across the county, see our St. George annual events guide.
Frequently asked questions
Can I enter my own car?
Yes. Entries are handled through the show's own website, and the organizers say registration typically opens in January. With several hundred vehicles on display, it is worth registering as soon as it opens rather than planning to turn up with a car on the day.
How are the awards decided?
At the 2026 show there were two Best in Show awards: one picked by a panel of about forty judges, and one decided by a spectator vote cast by scanning a barcode with a phone. Categories can change from year to year, so check the entry page for the current list.
How much does it cost to get in?
Admission is a per-person donation collected at the gate, with young children admitted free. The show's admission page lists the current amount, and the gate takes cash, cards and Venmo.
Are there vendors and food?
Yes. The show hosts dozens of vendors and food sellers alongside the cars, and the organizers note that vendor spaces often fill up, so businesses hoping for a booth should apply early through the show's vendor page.
What has the show's money paid for?
Beyond the standing list of Rotary service projects, coverage of the show has pointed to specific local gifts, including support for the Hurricane High School mountain biking team and a Hurricane Scout troop. The club also directs some funds to Rotary's international causes.