2nd Saturday Hotrods and Hounds People's Choice Car Show

You're Invited to the 2026 2nd Saturday Hotrods and Hounds People's Choice Car Show!

Join us as we kick off the spring season with the debut of Hotrods & Hounds, featuring a classic car show in the public parking lot on West Solomon Street, across from the Post Office. Throughout downtown, participating businesses will offer dog-themed activities, sidewalk specials, live music, and in-store promotions to keep you entertained.

🗓 Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
📍 Location: City Parking Lot at 202 West Solomon Street, Downtown Griffin
⏰ Car Show Begins: 11:00 a.m.
🏆 Awards Ceremony: 2:30 p.m.

🚘 Vehicle Entry Information

• Open to all show cars, trucks, and motorcycles
• Restored Vehicles 25 years and older are especially encouraged
• Entry Fee: $20 per vehicle
• Each registered vehicle will receive a $10 food/drink voucher redeemable at participating Downtown Griffin locations on the day of the event.
• A portion of the entry fee will go to provide school supplies to Griffin-Spalding students through the Back To School Bash held on July 24, 2026, a free community event hosted by the City of Griffin Police Department and Griffin Fire-Rescue. To learn more about this event and how you can help support other causes, please contact Lt. Brandon Walden at bwalden@cityofgriffin.com.

Participants should arrive by 10:30 a.m. to park within the road closure before the show kicks off. Cars must enter the show area via West Bank Street at S 9th Street.

📝 Registration Details

• Deadline: April 11, 2026
• Location: Register online or in person at Historic City Hall, 201 East Solomon Street
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Payment Methods: Online, exact cash, or check payable to Griffin Downtown Council
• Note: Registration is first-come, first-served — don’t wait!

🎶 Car Show Lineup of Events:

• 11:00 a.m. – 2nd Saturday Hotrods and Hounds Car Show on Solomon Street with live music
• 2:30 p.m. – People's Choice Awards presentation

🎉 Special Thanks

Thank you to Hoshizaki America, Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 2nd Saturday event series.

Mark your calendars and join us for a fun-filled celebration of unique cars, dogs, and community spirit. We’ll see you there!

The City of Griffin, in partnership with the Griffin Main Street Program and the Griffin Downtown Council, hosts 2nd Saturday events. These free, family-friendly events are held in Downtown Griffin every second Saturday of the month, rain or shine. For more details, check the Discussion Tab inside the Facebook event or call the City of Griffin Economic Development office at 770-228-5356.