What Every La Mesa Village Back to the ’50s Car Show
Participant Should Know
La Mesa Village Merchants Association welcomes you as our very special guest. We want you to have the best time ever. We are glad you are here. Of course, whenever large amounts of people gather there must be guidelines.

1) Car Show Participants shall start to assemble no earlier than 4pm. This brings the most complaints from participants and merchants. The business day continues into the evening. Please honor the merchant’s wishes regarding arrival time.

2) Parking meters must be paid up to 5pm. There is one free hour of parking from 5pm to 6pm for Car Show nights only. Please note that if you visit the Village any other day the meters must be paid until 6pm, except for Sundays.

3) Qualifying Car Show vehicles are pre-1973. The only exception is our sponsor dealerships who may display new cars.

4) For Sale signs on cars modestly displayed. No banners or excessive signage that will detract from the event please.

5) Cruising is encouraged! Please no chirping of tires, no burn-outs and no motorcycle wheelies. Exhibitionist driving will result in a citation. Please keep all our guests including yourself, safe and ticket free.

Six trophies are awarded each night: four to cars, one to a motorcycle, and the La Mesa Police Department’s Police Officer’s Choice Award. When you are given a Winner Placard, proceed at 7:30pm to the DJ’s station, located on the North West corner of La Mesa Boulevard and Palm Avenue. The best approach is heading south on Palm and turn right on La Mesa Boulevard. There you will have your car announced over the PA, receive a trophy and have a picture taken. Make sure to leave contact information as all Car Show winners will be invited back on the last day of Car Show, August 30 for a
“Best of the Best” Award Ceremony. Click here to see the Trophy winners.

If you have any questions or comments please call our office at 619 303-5811.

We look forward to building a partnership with you.