Kruisin' Kittitas Car Show and Burnouts
Get ready to rev your engines! Kittitas County is gearing up for the 22nd Annual Kruisin’ Kittitas Car Show & Burnouts on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Main Street in downtown Kittitas, WA will be lined with stunning classic cars, thrilling burnout competitions, and plenty of fun for all ages.
This exciting community tradition is proudly hosted by the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce.
What is Kruisin' Kittitas?
Join us for the 22nd Annual Kruisin' Kittitas on Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rev up your engines and mark your calendars, as we invite all car enthusiasts to Downtown Kittitas for an adrenaline-pumping extravaganza. Whether you're into classic cars, sleek sports cars or roaring hot rods, we've got something for everyone!
Car Show and Activities: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Food / Vendors: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Car Show Awards Ceremony: 2:00 p.m.
Entertainment Performance: 2:30 p.m. - Tacoma Scots Pipe Band
Burnouts Competition: 3:00 p.m.
Burnouts Awards Ceremony: Following the conclusion of Burnouts
Registration
Kruisin' Kittitas has two separate 18+ registration applications and waivers to complete if you wish to participate in these events. If you are registering for both the car show and burnouts, please fill out each form. Please note Early Bird Registration is $25 per vehicle and Day-of Registration is $30 per vehicle.
CAR SHOW CATEGORIES
- Antique (Pre-1930's)
- Car 1950 & Older (1930-1950)
- Car 1951 & Newer (1951-2009)
- Truck 1969 & Older (1930-1969)
- Truck 1970 & Newer (1970-2009)
- Modern Vehicle 2010 & Newer (2010-2026)
- Car or Truck Under Construction (All years)
- Muscle Car (All years)
- Rat Rod (All years)
- Low Rider (All years)
- 4x4 (All years)
- 2 Ton & Over (All years)
BURNOUTS CATEGORIES
- Amateur - Drivers who are newer to burnouts and have minimal experience (2yrs or less of participation)
- Pro - Drivers who are experienced with Burnouts (3+ years experience at Kruisin' Kittitas)
- Truck
Sponsorship
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COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS
Interested in sponsorship? Let us know how you want to be involved with our annual event by contacting our Director of Events and Programs, Darby Grimes at darby@kittitascountychamber.com or by calling the Chamber office at (509) 925-2002.
Entertainment
Formed in 1971 by Pipe Major William (Bill) Micenko, the Tacoma Scots bring the thrilling sound of the Great Highland Bagpipe and the rich cultural heritage of Scotland together. Today, the Tacoma Scots’ members carry the music, dance, and history of their Scottish ancestors, both real and adopted, into the community through their high-quality performances in a wide variety of venues. In honor of their founding Pipe Major, the band wears the Sinclair tartan. The pipers wear the Ancient Sinclair, while the drummers wear the Hunting Sinclair.
Come see them perform at 2:30 p.m. on Main Street!
Vendors
We invite you to apply to become a participating vendor at our annual event. Please complete the application below to be considered.
At this time, we are accepting applications for non-concessionaire vendors only. Concessionaire vendors are welcome to email us to be placed on our waitlist should space become available.
For inquiries or to discuss how you or your organization can be involved, contact us at events@kittitascountychamber.com or by calling the Chamber office at (509) 925-2002.
Volunteer Signup
We would not be able to put on this event without our amazing volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering for Kruisin' Kittitas, please complete this online form below and we will get back to you with more information.
2025 Car Show Award Winners
- Categories:
- Car 1950 & Older: 1931 Ford Coupe | Larry Stotler
- Car 1951 & Newer: 1957 Chevrolet 210 | Mark Strohl
- Truck 1969 & Older: 1956 Chevrolet 3100 | Greg Ogian
- Truck 1970 & Newer: 1977 Ford 250 | Brian Stickney
- Car or Truck Under Construction: 1960 Ford T-Bird | Andy Morst
- Rat Rod: 1927 Hudson 4 Door | Jerry Hellyer
- Modern Vehicle 2010 & Newer: 2016 Hyundai VolosterB Turbo | Eric Meilke
- Muscle Car: 1973 Plymouth Duster | Blaine Sherfinski
- Antique: 1927 Model T Ford | Wendell Sarville
- Low Rider: 1990 GMC Sierra | Jeff Mckee
- 4x4 | Sponsored by Rusch Rustics: 1985 Chevrolet Silverado | Kelsey Morse
- 2 Ton and Over: No Entry
- Additional Awards:
- Best Original Stock: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | Phyllis Maybee
- Best Interior: 1973 Plymouth Duster | Blaine Sherfinski
- Best Paint: 1972 Chevy Nova | Steve Haney
- Sponsor's Choice: 1956 GMC Truck | Grant Allison
- People's Choice: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V | Junior Hernandez
2025 Burnouts Award Winners
- Pro: 2017 Dodge Challenger | Cory McGuire
- Truck: 2003 GMC Duramax 2500 | Brad Bird
- Amateur: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette | James Martinez
- Powder Puff: No Entry
Photos from Kruisin' Kittitas Car Show & Burnouts in 2025, and taken by Whiteaker Photography