FEBRUARY 7, 2026

This winter, the Cruise, BBQ & Blues Car Show rolls back into Tucson—and it’s more than just a car show. It’s a full-throttle celebration of craftsmanship, culture, and community.

Presented by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA), the event puts the art of the automobile front and center, spotlighting the intricate design, engineering, and creativity behind custom and classic cars. From the flawless chrome to the stitched leather interiors, every detail is a work of art. With over 30 award classes—including Best Paint, Best Engine, and People’s Choice—this is a festival where form and function share the spotlight.

Fuel up on mouthwatering BBQ from local legends, groove to live blues music, and bring the whole family for a day of hands-on activities, high-octane creativity, and community fun.
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Every dollar raised supports SAACA’s mission to make the arts essential to everyday life in Arizona—funding cultural programs, artist opportunities, and creative experiences that transform public spaces, healthcare environments, and local economies.
Because at SAACA, we believe that art isn’t just on the canvas—it’s in the garage, the stage, the street, and the heart of every community.

EVENT TIMES

10AM - 3PM

EVENT LOCATION

Oro Valley Marketplace
12155 N Oracle Rd
​Oro Valley, AZ 85737

ADMISSION

Tickets Sold at the Door
$5 admission, 10 and under Free
$1 discount for all Veterans, Military and Public Safety with ID.  

PARTNERS

LOCATION

Oro Valley Marketplace
12155 N Oracle Rd
​Oro Valley, AZ 85737

GET INVOLVED

SPONSOR THE EVENT  |  VOLUNTEER  |  EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS
​More information coming soon

ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS

2026 performances coming soon

2024 main stage performances

The main stage will feature some of the best in homegrown Arizona blues music. With acts ranging from a young band at the beginning of their career, to seasoned players who belong to the AZ Blues Hall of Fame, the festival will be sure to electrify music fans of all kinds. The main stage will feature three bands: Znora, Miss Olivia & The Interlopers, and the Porch Rockers. A salute to our Veterans will kick off the award festivities with "The Star-Spangled Banner", and a presentation of the color guard. 
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ZNORA
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Znora is an award-winning power trio out of the Southern Arizona desert. Founded in 2019 by Adrian Negrete, Znora is an energetic yet soulful band that plays psychedelic blues rock and classic rock covers. Negrete writes the original tunes, sings lead and plays guitar with a mix of varied influences from Chris Stapelton, Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix. Joshua Montano brings his fierce drum skills, and Johnathan Rohde fills out the low end on the bass and blends rich harmonies. All three musicians come together to make this guitar-driven trio shine. 

Znora recently took first place in Alice Cooper’s Proof is in the Pudding Music and Dance Competition and was also nominated to represent Arizona at the Youth Showcase at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee this coming January. They are raising money for trip through a GoFundMe campaign. 

Learn more about this group at ​https://www.facebook.com/znora.band/
11:30 AM - 12:45 PM  
MISS OLIVIA & THE INTERLOPERS

With their debut E.P. 'Tiny Tales', Miss Olivia & The Interlopers showcased a bold sound and a brilliant vision, weaving blues, soul and rock & roll – sounding for all the world like your favorite mixtape from an old friend with a great record collection. 

And while the band’s lineup and direction may have evolved in the time since that release, their spirit hasn’t changed a bit. It just keeps getting bigger and better. 

Anchored by the creative core of powerhouse vocalist Olivia Reardon and nuanced bassist David Hostetler, this is a band that leads from the heart but never compromises on craft. Drawing from influences ranging all the way from Erykah Badu, Led Zeppelin, The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, St. Vincent, Lake Street Dive, Durand Jones and a million bands more, Miss Olivia & The Interlopers is a band whose performances are always unique but never less than their collective best, whether performing in a small space as an intimate trio, or as a full, dynamic eclectic rock ensemble. 

Learn more at ​missoliviaandtheinterlopers.com/
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
PORCH ROCKERS

The Porch Rockers are a traditional blues band based in Tucson that perform a mix of blues, jump and swing. Members include AZ Blues Hall of Famers Mike Blommer on guitar and Larry Lee Lerma on bass. Steven Michael Jonas is on Harmonica and vocals along with Justin Donaldson on drums. The traditional four piece captures the classic sounds of Chicago and the duets and trios bring you straight down to the Delta. 

https://www.facebook.com/porchrockersaz

CAR SHOW AWARDS & JUDGING

The show will exhibit cars and trucks in a variety of styles – antique and modern, domestic and foreign, modified and custom.  Judges will award trophies in categories including Best of Show, Best Interior, Best Paint, Best Engine, Best Presentation and attendees can vote in the People’s Choice awards. 

Winners will receive hand-made, custom awards by local artist, John Benedict. 

Judging will be done by a team made up of Southern Arizona Chapter of NCRS (National Corvette Restorers Society) representatives and Cruise, BBQ & Blues committee members. 

FOOD VENDORS

2024 Food vendors

  • Dante's Fire (BBQ)
  • Dippin' Dots (Ice Cream)
  • Fork & Fire (BBQ)
  • Zio Peppe (BBQ)
  • Good Eats Catering (BBQ)
  • Greater Faith Word Church Intl. (BBQ)
  • Gus's Gyros (Gyros, Philly Cheesesteaks, and More)
  • ​Mr. Ice Guy (Italian Ice)
  • Oh Wow! Mini Donuts (Donuts & Coffee)

EXHIBITORS

2024 EXHIBITORS

  • AAA Auto Repair Centers
  • Apex Windows and Bath
  • Arizona Window and Door Store
  • Arizona Winery Tours
  • Beads of Courage
  • Casas Adobes American Legion
  • CN Marketing LLC / Club nirvana
  • Cutco Cutlery
  • First Impression Ironworks
  • Hotrods for Hunger - Food Bank Raffle
  • Jacuzzi Bath Remodel of Southern Arizona
  • La Paloma Family Services
  • Marana High School Welding Club
  • Pima Animal Care Center
  • Rozegrave Music Gear
  • ​Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue (SOLR)
  • Streamline Solar
  • Superior Water Treatment
  • Town of Oro Valley
  • Tucson Foodie
  • Tucson Fringe Festival

CAR SHOW EXHIBITORS

2024 CAR SHOW PARTICIPANTS

Timothy Aalbu - 1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud
Emilio Acosta - 2012 Chevy Corvette
Dan Adney - 1926 Ford Roadster
Lee Aitken - 2021 Chevrolet Corvette HTC
Tony Alcaraz - 1967 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
Greg Alle - 1962 Ford Sports Futura
Bruce Baca - 1985 GMC Sierra Classic Pickup 1500 Sierra Classic Pickup
Brian Baird - 1967 Pontiac GTO
Dave Barlow - 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport
Mike Baroni - 1930 Ford Roadster
Kurt Bassett - 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport-Carbon65
Thomas Baumann - 1950 Chevy 2 door hardtop bel air deluxe
Scott Beach - 1956 Chev 3100
John Beckman - 1956 chev Bel Air
Roger Benasutti - 1973 VW THING
John Blair - 1941 Ford Pickup
Tom Blanchard - 1969 CHEVY CAMARO
Andy and Renee Bogar - 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Bryan Bohmrich - 2007 Ford Mustang GT Vortech
Tom Bombard - 2011 Chevrolet camaro
Bill Boris - 1939 Ford Coupe
Jean Boris - 1956 Buick Century Riviera
Phil Borkowski - 2022 Chevrolet Corvette
Bob Bradshaw - 1936 Ford 5 Window Coupe
Roger Breckenridge - 2020 Corvette LT3 Z51
Steven Brinson - 1970 chevrolet chevelle SS
Tony Burton - 2022 Chevy Corvette (C-8)
Jay Cillitto - 2003 Ford Lightning
Jay Cillitto - 2013 Ford Mustang
Jay Cillitto - 1963 Ford Ranchero
Larry Clark - 2016 Chevrolet Corvette
Chris Coffield - 2019 Chevy Corvette C7 Coupe
Alan Cole - 1971 Chevrolet El Camino
James Connell - 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster
Jim Cooper - 1996 BMW 328i Convertible
Jeff Corey - 1955 Ford F100
Fred Crowley - 1962 Austin-Healey 3000 Racecar
Scott Dallaire - 1957 Chevrolet 3200
Lee Darrell - 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Glen & Linda Davis - 1933 willys 77
Buzz & Kay Davis - 1951 MG TD
Buzz & Kay Davis - 2002 Corvette convertible
Buzz & Kay Davis - 1941 Ford Super Deluxe
Mark Dawson - 1932 Ford Coupe
Sue Dawson - 1957 Ford Thunderbird
​John Dean - 1984 Datsun/Nissan 300ZX
Pierson Dean - 1964 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Michael DiTomasso - 1928 Ford A
Michael DiTomasso - 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS
Dale Dixon - 1947 ford super deluxe sedan coupe
Michael Downey - 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Patricia Dudzic - 1936 Buicik Coupe
Mike Edwards - 1939 Ford DeLuxe Coupe
Rod Erickson - 1972 Chevy Camaro
Ron Flynn - 1955 Pontiac Chiefton
Morgen Forrest - 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
Kent Foster - 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Alfredo Giallanza - 2008 Chevrolet Corvette
John Gray - 1938 Ford Coupe
Derek Green - 1957 Chevrolet Pickup Truck 3200
Leon Harrison - 1955 CHEVY 210 SEDAN
Lewis Hart - 1970 Dodge Coronet 440
Jon Helminiak - 1969 Pontiac Firebird
Craig House - 1967 Morris Mini Cooper S (Australian)
Christina Humbert - 2004 Ford Cobra
Robert Humbert - 2003 Ford Mustang
Scott Hunt - 2001 Porsche 911/996
Steve Ignat - 1957 Chevy Belair 2 dr Convertible
Roy Ireland - 1956 Ford Country Sedan
Mark Janezic - 1957 Chevrolet Belair
Ron Janicki - 1971 Datsun 240Z
Rodger Jones - 2008 ford mustang gt/cs
Dave Kalk - 1969 chevy Camaro SS 396
Dan & Joan Levitt - 1955 CHEVY Belair 2dr ht
Gate Lew - 1994 Nissan 300ZX
Joe Manuel - 1964 GMC SUBURBAN / CARRY-ALL
Greg Marco - 2023 Custom built Custom built
Kevin Mayhew - 1963 Ford Falcon Sprint
Rich Mazza - 2009 Pontiac Solstice coupe hardtop
Robert A. Michele - 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Jerry Moss - 2021 Corvette C8 Stingray convertible 2LT w/Z51
Deborah Murphy - 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Thomas Murphy - 1966 Pontiac GTO
Jack and Nikki Musselmann - 1956 Chevy Belair
Robert Nelli - 2012 Chevy Camaro
John & Cathy Nicholas - 1957 Chevrolet 2 Door Wagon
Ray Paradis - 1947 Willy's CJ2A
Maryssa & Rob Parisi - 1968 Volkswagen Bus
​Greg Patjens - 1959 MG MGA
Norbert Promo - 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
Barry Rahn - 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
Jeffrey Rahn - 1972 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
Donna Robison - 2016 Chevrolet Corvette
Jim Rodgers - 1965 Ford Mustang
Frank Saccente - 1965 Mustang GT Coupe GT Coupe
Ron Salmon - 2023 Chevy Corvette
Pat Salvo - 1965 Factory 5 Racing 65 Coupe
Melissa Samsel - 1966 Chevy Nova Chevy 2 Nova
Ernie Shack - 1966 Volvo 1800S
Richard Shaw - 2005 Chevrolet SSR
Theresa Sheridan - 1949 Chevrolet Fleetline Deluxe 2-door
Dawnette Shupack - 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Scott Simmons - 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
Tim Smith - 1960 Ford F250
Ron Snodgrass - 2002 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE
Mike Solinski - 1969 Chevy Camaro Z/28
Robert Solis - 2007 Shelby GT500 Triple Black Convertible
Brett Sowers - 1940 International D2
Richard Stehr - 1964 Chev Corvette
Richard Stehr - 1964 Chev Corvette
Jon Stein - 1957 Chevy 210
Richard Stevens - 2016 Chevrolet Corvette
Gary Stryker - 1948 Chevrolet Sedan Delivery
Raymond Tarro - 2003 Chevy Corvette
Bob Thomas - 1942 Chevy COE
Chuck and Judy Thompson - 1957 Ford Thunderbird
Michael Thornton - 1948 Ford Woody Wagon
Jennifer Tirado - 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
Steven Torres - 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle
Kate Trainor - 2016 Chevy Z06 corvette
Michael Treiberg - 1967 Pontiac GTO
Tommy and dian Tynes - 1929 Ford A closed cab pickup
Bill Urie - 1956 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
Howard Utech - 1956 Ford Victoria
Brad Vanasek - 2023 Chevrolet C8 Corvette Z51
John Vermette - 1955 Chevy 3100
Tom & Yvonne Wagner - 1956 Ford T-Bird
Richard Wallace - 1935 buick 3 widow coupe
Larry Wasielewski - 1962 Austin Healey 3000 Mk II - Tri-carb/side-shift
Larry Wawrzyniak - 1977 Datsun 280Z
Ron Wickhorst - 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC
Randal Wilsterman - 1955 Porsche (Replica) 550 Spyder
Gordon Wotherspoon - 2007 Chevrolet Callaway Corvette
Charles Young - 1956 Ford Thunderbird
Fredrick Zibell - 1977 Chevy Corvette
Anthony Zucco - 2010 chevy CORVETTE

WINNERS

2024 winners

BEST IN SHOW - Trucks Modified Through 1954, Sam Goldsmith - 1948 Chevy 3100
BEST ENGINE - Trucks Modified 1955-1979, Scott Beach - 1956 Chev 3100
BEST EXTERIOR - British Made Cars, Greg Patjens - 1959 MG MGA
BEST PRESENTATION - British Made Cars Timothy Aalbu, 1961 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud
BEST INTERIOR - Vintage Vehicles Stock Through 1936, Michael ONeill - 1935 Ford 5 window coupe deluxe

Best in Class
  • Trucks Modified 1955-1979, Scott Dallaire - 1957 Chevrolet 3200
  • Street Rods Closed Through 1936, Lorinda Brown - 1934 Ford 5 window coupe
  • Foreign/Sport 1980-1999, John Dean - 1984 Datsun/Nissan 300ZX
  • German Made Cars, Jim Cooper - 1996 BMW 328i Convertible
  • Cobras and Vipers, Robert Solis - 2007 Shelby GT500 Triple Black Convertible
  • Corvettes C-4 through C-8, Jon and Krystan Vergason - 2015 Chevrolet Corvette
  • Corvettes Modified, Dawnette Shupack - 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
  • Mopar Through 1973, Lewis Hart - 1970 Dodge Coronet 440
  • Vintage Vehicles Stock Through 1936, Michael ONeill - 1935 Ford 5 window coupe deluxe
  • Cars Stock 1949 – 1959, Thomas Baumann - 1950 Chevy 2 door hardtop bel air deluxe
  • Cars Modified 1960 – 1969, Pierson Dean - 1964 Oldsmobile Cutlass
  • Cars Stock 1980 – 1989, Ron Wickhorst - 1986 Chevrolet Camaro IROC
  • Trucks Modified Through 1954, Sam Goldsmith - 1948 Chevy 3100
  • One of A Kind Custom Vehicle, Rich Mazza - 2009 Pontiac Solstice coupe hardtop
  • Street Rods 1937-1948, Tim Tarris - 1941 Chrysler Royal
  • Cars Modified 1949 – 1959, Jack Johnson - 1955 Pontiac Safari

2023 Winners

BEST IN SHOW: Patrick Croan - 1962 Chevrolet Corvair Spyder
BEST EXTERIOR: Lawrence Wawrzyniak - 1977 Datsun 280Z
BEST INTERIOR: Terence McWilliams - 1972 Corvette Stingray 
BEST ENGINE: Jane House - 1967 Austin Healey MKIII Phase 2 
BEST PRESENTATION: Lloyd De Martini - 1965 Factory Five  Daytona Coupe 

PEOPLE'S CHOICE RUNNER-UP: Bill Urie - 1956 Ford Crown Victoria
PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER: Sam Goldsmith - 1949 Chevrolet 3100

BEST IN CLASS WINNERS
  • Trucks Modified Through 1954: Sam Goldsmith - 1949 Chevrolet 3100
  • Trucks Stock 1955-1979: John Vermette - 1955 Chevy 3100
  • Trucks Modified 1955-1979: Ronald Medina - 1956 Ford F100
  • Trucks Modified 1980 - Present: Bruce Baca - 1985 GMC Sierra Classic Short Bed
  • Street Rods Closed Through 1936: Ken Gerhart - 1933 Ford 5 window Coupe
  • Street Rods Open & T Buckets Through 1936: Mike Edwards - 1932 Ford Roadster
  • Street Rods 1937-1948: Mike Thornton - 1948 Ford Woody
  • Foreign/Sport Through 1979: Ron Janicki - 1971  Datsun 240 Z
  • Foreign/Sport 1980-1999: Pancho Boice - 1993 Toyota Supra 
  • British Made Cars: Matt Borschke - 1972 MG MGB
  • German Made Cars: Jim Cooper - 1996 BMW 328i Convertible
  • Italian Made Cars: Ned Dale  - 2008  Ferrari  F430 spider 
  • Cobras and Vipers: Christina Humbert - 2003 Ford  SVT Cobra 
  • Corvettes C-1 through C-3: Michael Kelly - 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
  • Corvettes C-4 through C-8: Brad Vanasek - 2023 Chevrolet Corvette C-8
  • Corvettes Modified: Barry Rahn - 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
  • Chevys 1955, 1956, 1957: Dan and Joan Levitt - 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2dr HT
  • Mustangs Through 1973: Barry Neiwert - 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
  • Camaro 1967-1981: Tom Blanchard - 1969 Chevy Camaro
  • Camaro 1982-Present: Arturo Montano - 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
  • Mopar Through 1973: Terry Toth - 1964 Dodge 440
  • Vintage Vehicles Stock Through 1936: Bill Boris - 1927 Pierce-Arrow Runabout
  • Kit Car: Keith Devine - 1957 Porsche  Speedster 
  • Cars Stock 1937 - 1948: Carl Sosna - 1937 Chrysler Airflow
  • Cars Stock 1949 - 1959: Bruce Packer - 1957 Chevy Bel Air
  • Cars Modified 1949 - 1959: Bob Thomas - 1955 Chevy Nomad
  • Cars Stock 1960 - 1964: Steven Schmidt - 1961 Chevrolet Impala
  • Cars Stock 1965 - 1969: Michael Schipansky - 1968 Chevy Camaro
  • Cars Modified 1960 - 1969: Rod Erickson - 1964 Chevy  Chevelle
  • Cars Stock 1970 - 1979: Roger Benasutti - 1973 VW Thing
  • Cars Modified 1970 - 1979: Steve Brinson - 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle ss
  • Cars Stock 1980 - 1989: Ron Wickhorst - 1986 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 IROC
  • One of a Kind Custom Vehicle:  John Hoback - 1955 Chevy 210 2-Door Sedan

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