The Cleveland Oktoberfest Car Show will be held on Friday, September 8th, 2023 from 4PM until 8PM (though exhibitors are welcome to stay till close) at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. While the festival opens at 4PM, Car Show registrants may gain entrance any time after 2PM on Friday. IMPORTANT: Car Show participants MUST enter the Fairgrounds via Eastland Road. Those trying to get in via the Bagley will be redirected.

Registration for this event is required. The Cleveland Oktoberfest Car Show welcomes all motorists who own vehicles worth showing, from vintage VW buses, to classic Ford trucks, MoPars, historical vehicles, and high-end imports and sports cars. While we don’t limit registration to vehicles meeting specific criteria, unless you’ve really tricked out that Fiesta or Yaris, please only register if your vehicle is exhibit-worthy. If we determine otherwise, we will let you know within two (2) weeks of registration. If, beyond the auto-reply confirming submission receipt, you don’t hear from us within 2 weeks, you may consider your registration accepted.

The driver and one passenger will gain FREE admittance to Oktoberfest. Children under 12 get in FREE. This being our inaugural year, Car Show registration is also FREE. Prizes will be awarded in a host of categories. A list of award categories will be posted shortly. So come on out, show off your wheels, and enjoy all the music, dance, food, bier and entertainment Oktoberfest has to offer!

Before registering for the Cleveland Oktoberfest Car Show (form below), please first read our Terms and Conditions. Among other things, our Terms require that you agree to hold Cleveland Oktoberfest harmless in the event of theft, personal injury, property damage, or any other type of loss associated with participation. You also agree to allow us to email you with event-related information, and to take and use photos of you and your vehicle for promotional purposes. If you have questions, email us at info@clevelandoktoberfest.com.