Experience four days of car culture in Grants Pass at Cruise the Rogue 2026, Southern Oregon’s premier automotive festival. Taking place July 23–26, 2026, this celebration brings together classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, exotics, JDM builds, lowriders, motorcycles, and custom vehicles for a full weekend of shows, cruises, concerts, and community events.
Guests can enjoy downtown show & shine exhibitions, scenic poker runs through Applegate Valley wine country, live concerts at Owl Plaza, specialty displays at Riverside Park, and the signature Saturday Fever Cruise through downtown Grants Pass. The event also includes a VIP dinner with special guests Richard Rawlings of Gas Monkey Garage and Dennis Collins, with proceeds benefiting local youth charities.
Whether you are registering a vehicle, attending the shows, enjoying the music, watching the downtown cruise, or visiting Grants Pass for the weekend, Cruise the Rogue offers a high-energy automotive experience for car lovers, families, visitors, and the local community.
Thursday, July 23
12 – 6 PM: Participant Check-in & Registration
6:30 – 9:30 PM: VIP Dinner with Richard Rawlings & Dennis Collins at downtown restaurants; proceeds benefit local youth charities
9:30 – 11 PM: VIP After-Party & Mini-Concert at Owl Plaza
Friday, July 24
8 – 10 AM: Cars & Coffee
12 – 9:00 PM: Downtown Show & Shine — Classics & Muscle on G Street & 8th Street
3 – 9 PM: Live Concerts at Owl Plaza
All Day: Poker Run “The Rogue Tour” through the Applegate Valley Wine Trail
Saturday, July 25
8 – 10 AM: Cars & Coffee
10 AM – 3 PM: Riverside Salon de l’Automobile at Riverside Park
10 AM – 3 PM: “Bring What You Built” Show in Downtown Grants Pass
All Day: Poker Run “The Vineyard Tour” through the Applegate Valley Wine Trail
5 – 9 PM: The Saturday Fever Cruise on Downtown 6th & 7th Streets
Sunday, July 26
10 AM – 1 PM: Sunday Awards Display at Riverside Park
11 AM – 1 PM: Parade of Champions
3 PM: Event Concludes