Special Events
THERE’S MORE THAN CARS AT THE PORTLAND ROADSTER SHOW
The Portland Roadster Show is packed with incredible hot rods and customs, but there’s plenty more happening throughout the weekend. Meet special guests, check out featured exhibits, watch automotive artists at work, support young builders and experience some of the events that make the show a Portland tradition.
Featured Events
MORE TO SEE AROUND THE SHOW
ARP West Coast Challenge
The ARP West Coast Challenge Series encompasses the best of the West Coast indoor car shows. The Series begins at the Grand National Roadster Show, then continues to the Portland Roadster Show and on to the Spokane Speed & Custom Show, with the Series finale at the Sacramento Autorama.
$12,500 First · $6,500 Second · $3,500 Third
Kavalcade of Kustoms
World-class designer and builder John D’Agostino returns with the Kavalcade of Kustoms, showcasing the custom-car style and craftsmanship that have earned his builds recognition throughout the automotive world.
Toy Box Off Road
Big tires belong at the Roadster Show, too. The Toy Box Off Road Exhibit brings off-road rigs and trailered toys to the show floor.
Special Guests
MEET THIS YEAR'S SPECIAL GUESTS
Erik Estrada
Best known as “Ponch” from the hit television series CHiPs, his career has spanned more than five decades of television and film.
Ryan Evans
Lead painter and creative influence at Count’s Kustoms, known for custom automotive paint, graphics and one-of-a-kind designs.
Kimberly Robinson
Mrs. USA 2026. A nurse, entrepreneur, nonprofit founder and advocate whose work focuses on leadership and empowering women.
Sierra McCallister
Miss USA 2026. An entrepreneur, producer, philanthropist and advocate whose work supports children and families.
Mya Cash
Miss Oregon. An Oregon artist, dancer and advocate whose work includes community service and lupus awareness.
High School Challenge
THE NEXT GENERATION OF HOT RODDERS
The Portland Roadster Show gives young automotive enthusiasts from Portland- and Vancouver-area high schools a chance to show off their cars and trucks right alongside the rest of the show. Participating schools select standout vehicles, with winners invited by the Multnomah Hot Rod Council to participate in the High School Challenge.
Pride in Performance
Les Schwab and the Multnomah Hot Rod Council are sponsoring two $500.00 “Pride In Performance” awards. These awards are presented to local High School Automotive Programs based on their students’ participation in the High School Challenge. They will be judged on Excellence in Presentation and School Spirit.
Automotive Art & Community
BRUSH BASH & WAGON ANGELS
Rose City Brush Bash
Automotive Art in Action
Watch talented pinstripers perform their artistry right at the Portland Roadster Show as they compete to be crowned Best of the Best at the Rose City Brush Bash.
Wagon Angels
Built With Heart
Local automotive shops and high school automotive programs customize pull wagons for children and families connected with JoyRx and the Chelsea Hicks Foundation. Brush Bash artists then personalize the wagons with each child’s name and other special touches.
Help Support a Great Cause
The Portland Roadster Show also supports the Randall Children’s Hospital Holiday Toy Run fundraiser through Angels on Wheels. Visitors who would like to help can look for donation information and QR codes around the show.
Craftsmanship & Creativity
TAKE YOUR TIME. THERE’S A LOT TO SEE.
From incredible paint and interiors to engines, fabrication and details you might miss on the first walk around, the Portland Roadster Show is all about automotive craftsmanship and creativity.
And while you’re checking out the cars, explore the vendors throughout the show for automotive parts, custom-car services, die-cast collectibles, hot rod clothing and more.
