Red Suspenders Day 2026

Gridley Car & Truck Show

MAY Month
16 Day
SAT 2026
8AM–1PM Show Hours
Registration Opens 7:00 AM
Judging 8:00–10:00 AM
Show 8:00 AM–1:00 PM

Downtown Gridley | Spruce Street to Kentucky Street

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Cash Prizes & Specially Engraved Yeti Cups

Vehicle Categories

All classic car & truck eras welcome — enter yours in the right decade!

1920s & Older
1930s – 1940s
1950s – 1960s
1970s – 1980s

Award Categories

13 awards up for grabs — plus People's Choice voted by the crowd

Best Engine
Best Pickup
Best Hot Rod
Best Rat Rod
Best Interior
Best Paint
Best Motorcycle
Best 20s & Older
Best 30s–40s
Best 50s–60s
Best 70s–80s
Best in Show
People's Choice

Day-of Schedule

Saturday, May 16, 2026

7:00 AM

Vehicle Registration Opens

Check in at the venue entrance on Spruce Street. Get your placard and find your spot.

8:00 AM

Show Opens & Judging Begins

The show floor is open to the public. Official judging begins — make sure your vehicle is in place!

10:00 AM

Judging Ends

Official judging wraps up at 10:00 AM. People's Choice voting continues until close.

11:00 AM

Red Suspenders Day Parade

The main RSD parade rolls through downtown Gridley. Classic vehicles are invited to participate!

1:00 PM

Specially Engraved Yeti Cup & Award Ceremony

Cash prizes and specially engraved Yeti cups awarded. People's Choice winner announced at show close.

Venue
Downtown Gridley
Spruce St. to Kentucky St.
Vehicle Entry
Enter from Spruce Street
Info Line

Street Faire & Parade

The Car Show is just one part of the full Red Suspenders Day celebration!

While the car show runs from 8AM to 1PM, the surrounding streets come alive with the full Red Suspenders Day Street Faire — vendors, food, entertainment, and the annual Grand Parade at 11:00 AM rolling right through downtown Gridley.

Full RSD Event Details

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