The National Street Rod Association’s Street Rod Nationals East is rolling into the York Expo Center June 5-7, 2026! This annual event is a premier gathering of classic and custom cars in the eastern United States. The event will feature hundreds of classic and custom cars from all over the country. There will be a variety of cars popular among car enthusiasts including street rods, muscle cars, hot rods, and classic cars and trucks, all over thirty years old.
This will be the 52nd time the NSRA Street Rod Nationals East has been held in York, and a high number of participants and spectators are expected this year. Almost all of the York Expo Center will be utilized for the event as well as many of the buildings, which will house a large number of manufacturer and dealer displays and other attractions.
Special Attractions and Activities Include:
- Commercial Exhibitors
- Swap Meet
- Women’s World
- Builders’ Showcase East
- Streets of Rods
- Games & Coloring Contest
- Live Entertainment
- Model & Pedal Car Display
- Nick Donovan’s Rockin' Road Show
- Pinstriping for Charity
- Pin-Up Girl Contest
- Quilt Display
- All-Denomination Church Service
- Sunday Circle of Winners & Awards Program
Street Rod Parade: Friday at 12:00 p.m.
One of the most anticipated highlights of the weekend is the annual cruise through downtown. The parade route is as follows:
- Cars will line up at the York Expo Center, West Market Street Entrance.
- Turn left onto West Market Street and continue through downtown York to North Broad Street.
- Cars will then turn left onto North Broad Street and left onto West Philadelphia Street, heading back toward the fairgrounds.
- Cars will continue on West Philadelphia Street until it merges into Carlisle Avenue.
- Cars will then turn right onto Carlisle Avenue and re-enter the fairgrounds at the Carlisle Avenue traffic light.
Spectator Gate Hours:
- Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Spectator Admission:
- $20.00 – 13 years and older
- $6.00 – Children ages 6 to 12
- FREE – Children 5 and under when accompanied by an adult
- $45.00 – Family Pass (Covers 2 adults & up to 3 children ages 12 and younger)
Discounts: A special discounted $18.00 admission is available for military personnel with proper military identification, NSRA members with their current membership card, or anyone 60 years of age and older. One discounted admission per person.
The host organization, NSRA, defines a street rod as a modernized vintage vehicle that is of pre-1949 manufacture. These vehicles are equipped with the latest options available on the newest model vehicles, including but not limited to disc brakes, air conditioning, cruise control, and tilt steering wheels. Most of those attending have updated the engine and drive train to enable the owner to cruise down the highway in comfort and safely maintain the speeds traveled by more modern vehicles. Included in this event are muscle cars—those factory-produced, high-horsepower machines from the 60s, 70s, and 80s—along with the classic cars of the 50s. This is a truly unique mix of old and new together at the York Expo Center and a national gathering of fine vintage automobiles of every description. The NSRA Street Rod Nationals East is the area’s largest automotive participation event, drawing spectators from all around the region.
The NSRA Street Rod Nationals East is an excellent event for spectators to attend. Those who take the time to visit will be treated to the sights and sounds of some of the most beautiful, best-constructed vintage vehicles ever assembled in one place. One of the special attractions for spectators is that they can walk right up to the vehicles and check each one out close up; they are not roped off or otherwise confined. All are out in the open and can be closely examined. It promises to be one of the biggest vintage car shows in the city’s recent history, and we hope you will be an exciting part of it.
