California Show-Offs Car Show 2026

Airbrushed panels and candy paint read completely differently under show lighting than they do in a parking lot at noon - the detail work that outdoor shows wash out finally gets seen the way the builder intended. That's the whole argument for taking a custom car show indoors, and it's the argument California Show-Offs makes.

Held in The Derby Room at the Pomona Fairplex - a venue that has hosted Pomona culture for decades - this show puts custom cars, trucks, motorcycles, and lowriders in a fully indoor, climate-controlled room with professional lighting designed for show vehicles. The intimate setting lets you get up close to the builds, talk to owners, and actually appreciate the custom interior work and engine-bay detail. The show draws builders from across the SoCal scene, so expect everything from fully traditional lowriders to slammed Euro-style customs to lifted trucks.

Admission is free, making it one of the most accessible custom car events in the Inland Empire. The Fairplex sits centrally between Los Angeles and the Inland Empire, with ample free parking across the fairground lots. There's no corporate sponsorship and no national touring brand here - just local builders showing their work in front of people who understand what went into it. If you're anywhere near Pomona on a Saturday in July and you care about custom car culture, this is worth the stop.