Henderson Hot Rod Days Free Car Show Back For 2024

Fall is just around the corner, and that means it's almost time for Vegas's favorite car show. The 2024 Henderson Hot Rot Days is coming back to Water Street in October. In partnership with Boulder City Cruisin' Association, the free car show will transform downtown Henderson into a mecca for car enthusiasts. This will be the fourth year for the event that has quickly become a staple for the Las Vegas Valley community.

The Hot Rod Days car show will take over Henderson's Water Street on Friday, October 4 from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, October 5 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be over 600 classic cars, custom and muscle cars on display. Along with plenty of trucks and motorcycles to see. The car show will also include and awards presentation for various categories.

In addition to the car show, Henderson Hot Rod Days will include both DJs and live entertainment all weekend long to keep the energy pumping. The two-day line-up includes Laurie Cook & The Heat, The Wildflowers Tom Petty tribute and more on Friday. Additionally, Thrillbilly Deluxe, Justin Mather, High Blue Cactus and more will perform on Saturday.

The 2024 car show has plenty to see and do for the whole family. There will be food trucks and over 30 vendors and businesses providing plenty of shopping opportunities. Water Street will be closed to traffic for the event so guests can wander up and down the area enjoying all that Henderson Hot Rod Days has to offer. Admission is free for all for the entire event. The list of the Hot Rod Days vendors and map of Water Street can be found on the City of Henderson website.

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The "Electric Blue Bomb." That was what I named my first car.

The Electric Blue Bomb. It was a used 1972 electric blue Mustang 2 Hatchback, with manual transmission. No AC, but it did have an 8-track player. I had to keep a matchbook in it for it to work, of course, but it was great. Very high tech!

I taught dozens of people how to drive a "stick" in my Electric Blue Bomb. To this day those old high school pals remind of this whenever we get together. It's a fun memory that I will truly cherish forever. And yes - I can still drive a manual transmission, and still teach anyone.

I would also pile people in the hatchback to go to lunch, the drive-in - a party at Julie's house - wherever we needed to be.

Does your car not have a name? Why? It's apparently a sign of love.  A poll literally found that people who love their car are more likely to name it

49% of people who have a car they love have given it a name.  That's compared to 20% of people who just kind of "like" their car, and 14% who really don't like their car.

The poll found the #1 thing we consider when naming our car is its "personality." Make and model is next, followed by how it performs.

1.  Personality: What is the feel of your car, and the essence of that ride.

2.  Make and model: Someone named their Kia Forte "Will"- after Will Forte.

3.  How it performs. Is it fast? Perhaps Zippy," or "Bolt," or "Jet."

Need some ideas on what to name your car? Men and women have different favorites, but there's definitely a name for every car- just like kids.

Here are some of the most popular, and fun car names for 2024. Although, all of them could probably also work for baby names.

If you have a black, or charcoal car, this seems to be a popular name.  

Yes, the complete opposite of "Shadow." I have a white car. I love "Snowball," but I went with "Betty White."

Do you have a red car? "Ruby" is a perfect name. I had a friend back in college who named her red car "rhubarb." Cute and catchy for a little red VW bug.

Still driving that old, reliable station wagon from back in the day? Or maybe that Land Cruiser is still getting you around town. "Betsy" is a great name for that old, reliable vehicle. Rusty and Trusty also work.

Is your car filled with high tech? Self-driving? Self-parking? Then "Gizmo" might be the name for your car. Although I think I would go with "Jetson" or "Rosie." Cartoon kids get it.

"TANK!" The name pretty much says it all. Durable, indestructible, and can withstand a whole lot.

Just a fun name. And if your car is a fun car, you have to go with a fun name.

This one might be taken wrong. however, it's another fun name for a fun car.

Do you have a gas guzzler - or an SUV? Then this might be the car name for you! If so, I'm sorry...

The Roman goddess of dawn. A beautiful name for a car that’s a joy to get into, and drive, each and everyday! Or - just "Joy."

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