Love Cars? Fire Up Your Engine At Henderson Hot Rod Days

If you love cars, then you’re going to want to head down to the Water Street District for Henderson Hot Rod Days, Friday and Saturday, October 6^th and 7^th.

What’s better than a fun, free classic car event? Basically, nothing! So, get the family together, get your car-lovin’ friends together, and fire up your engines. Then, head on down to Water Street and Water Street Plaza the weekend of October 6-7.

According to CityOfHenderson.com, you can expect to see over 500 amazing classic cars, custom autos, muscle cars, trucks and motorcycles on display. The Boulder City Cruisin’ Association and the City of Henderson team up for this awesome auto show every fall. The event is free and open to the public.

Of course, there will be plenty of live entertainment throughout this two-day event. The featured performers are Texas blues rockers, The Fabulous Thunderbirds! They’ll be rockin’ the main stage at Water Street Plaza Friday night, October 7^th at 8pm. Remember this big 1980's hit?

First of all, if you own a classic, custom, or muscle, car, truck or motorcycle, you need to pre-register with the Boulder City Cruisin’ Association by clicking here. The cost is $35 dollars before September 30^th, and $50 dollars thereafter.

Secondly, the hours for this year’s event are from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday. Then, Saturday, Henderson Hot Rod Days gets going from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The show will finish up with an awards presentation Saturday evening at 6 p.m. on East Army Street in Henderson.

Thirdly, you should know that they get a big crowd down on Water Street during Hot Rod Days. If you live in the area, organizers ask that you walk, bike, or scooter to the event. There is public parking, but it is limited. If you’re driving from outside the Water Street area, organizers urge you to carpool or rideshare if possible. Passengers may be dropped off at 58 South Water Street with access off Pacific Avenue.

Fourthly, this is a family-friendly event, so feel free to bring your kids. However, children 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Furthermore, it’s a good idea to take a photo of your child at the event. That way, if the little tyke gets lost in the big crowd, your child will be easier to identify.

Remember you cannot bring in any outside alcohol, food, refreshments, or coolers. However, there will be plenty of food and drink available for purchase at the event. Moreover, many of the spots along Water Street will be offering special deals to those attending Henderson Hot Rod Days. Enjoy!

The Henderson Hot Rod Days wrapped up another successful two-day car show at Water Street Plaza at Henderson City Hall in Henderson, Nevada. Car enthusiasts got to explore classic, muscle cars, trucks and more.

The automobile show was in partnership with Boulder City Cruisin' Association. The weekend was filled with more than just dreamy cars but also LIVE entertainment. Alternative rock-band, Spin Doctors performed giving car lovers music to browse to. The New York City '90s band is known for their mega tracks, "Two Princes" and "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong." Other performers also played making the weekend a tune to remember.

Our amazing and fun middays host, Wendy Rush, stopped by to see what all the talk was about. The yellow 442 Oldsmobile muscle car was one of her favorites. She even saw an old truck that looked like Mater from the movie Cars except the truck was just a normal truck not a tow truck.

Our personal favorite were the T Bucket Models that we saw. We also saw some old-school Monte Carlos that were crafted with the uttermost care

Saturday was an excellent day as the award show took place ranking the vintage cars for the their best features. Congratulations to each of the car owners who walked away with an award for their time and dedication into their vehicles. It was beautiful to see the line of cars dot Water Street, showcasing our community's talent and passion for hot rods, low riders, muscle cars and so much.

If you haven't been to the Henderson Hot Rod Days we definitely recommend bringing the car admirer in your life next year!

Larry Martino is the long-time afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of Larry Martino and not necessarily those of Beasley Media Group, LLC.

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