By Ivonne Alfaro · Founder, Publisher & Editor · Updated September 1, 2026
Southern California car culture does not live only at major convention-center shows. It also lives in community halls, parking lots, swap meets, drag strips, local clubs and the conversations that happen beside cars people have spent years building.
LA Calendar Girls follows the shows and gatherings where hot rods, customs, classics, trucks, builders, vendors, photographers, collectors, racers and enthusiasts come together. This is a selective editorial guide, not an exhaustive event scraper.
The 10th Annual Hynes D.E.S. Hot Rod & Bike Show is scheduled for September 19 at 7812 Alondra Boulevard in Paramount. The organizer listing says the event welcomes all makes and models and runs from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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The next Pomona Swap Meet & Classic Car Show is scheduled for October 11 at Fairplex in Pomona. The official event page lists show hours from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pomona has been a Southern California gathering point for classic cars, parts, vendors, collectors and builders for decades.
Why the Pomona Swap Meet still matters to Southern California car culture →
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Reporting note: event details were checked against organizer and community-calendar sources on August 26, 2026. Always confirm current information with the organizer before traveling.