North Dakota is full of festivities, carnivals and fairs throughout the year.

These great shows offer an exciting time for the whole family and with many shows held throughout the year, you can choose to visit one or all of them. For classic car lovers, builders and those interested, the car shows can allow you to meet like-minded individuals with the same love for cars.

Oakes Irrigation Days

This fun-filled all weekend event welcomes one and all. Presented by the Oakes Chamber of Commerce, you can enjoy a car show, tractor pull, craft vendors, food, live music and more. Happening June 8 to 11 on Main Ave., you can take part in the fun that they offer. Thursday – 6PM – 9PM, Friday – 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Saturday – 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Sunday – 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. For more information, you can contact the Oakes Chamber of Commerce at (701) 742-3508.

White Cloud Festival

Have an exciting weekend when you stop out for the White Cloud Festival. Happening July 8 and 9, you can stop in to see a local craft fair, performers, live music, food and a classic car show. Pancake breakfasts will be served in the morning hours. For more information on this exciting event taking place on 500 17th St. SE in Jamestown, contact (701) 252-8648.

Jamestown is also home to many other car shows and clubs, including The James Valley Street Machines. The JVSM hosts several shows year round including their Black Top Tour and Don Wilhelm Car Show during the Stockyard Stampeded. You can contact Steve (Skovy) Jaskoviak for more information at 701-202-7067.

Rally in the Valley Car Show

The 19th annual Rally in the Valley car show is set to take place on June 17 on Main Street W in Valley City. With a parade, food vendors, rummage sale and more, you can make this a day full of excitement and fun for the whole family. Car related games, as well as other activities for kids will be provided. From 7:00 AM until well into the evening, the event will be ongoing. For more information about the Rally in the Valley car show, contact the Bridge City Cruisers at bridgecitycruisers@hotmail.com or give them a call for more information at (701) 845-5458.

25th Annual Devil’s Run Car Show

The largest in North Dakota’s history of car shows, the Devil’s Run provides a weekend full of classic cars and events. Happening on June 2, 3 and 4 this year at Roosevelt Park, you can come out to watch some of the coolest cars out there as they drive, show and receive awards. Cars will even be auctioned off during the event, so don’t forget to bring your checkbook to purchase one of the beauties. Many vendors both car and non-car will be visiting the event. For more information on the Devil’s Run Car Show, contact Devil’s Lake Parks at (701) 662-4903.

Many of the car shows in the area offer all-day events with plenty of live music, foods, beverages and lots of fun. Planning to bring a car to one of the shows? Be sure to schedule safe auto transport to ensure your beauty arrives in perfect condition for show. Make the most of the car shows that are going on now and enjoy spending time catching glimpses and up close details of some of the most amazing cars you will ever see.

Jason is a car show enthusiast and works with A1 Auto Transport