Classic cars, free barbecue and officers from two different states' highway patrols filled the lot at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center on Saturday for the 2026 Veterans Appreciation Car Show and BBQ, a free event open to veterans, their families and the general public from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The gathering took place at 6900 North Pecos Road in North Las Vegas, according to the Nevada State Police
, which reported on X that both the Nevada Highway Patrol and California Highway Patrol were in attendance at this year's event. The post, shared under the hashtag #CarShow, confirmed the event's 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. window and its North Pecos Road address.
On-site car show registration opened earlier in the day, beginning at 8 a.m. and handled by the Las Vegas Cruisin' Association, Inc., according to a Vegas Valley Mustangs event listing. That same listing described the show as free for both participants and spectators and open to the public.
A Milestone Year for VA Health Care
The event flyer from VA Southern Nevada Health Care framed this year's show as part of a broader milestone, describing it as celebrating 80 years of VA health care. The flyer also laid out the ground rules for attendees: no weapons, no alcohol and no smoking were allowed on the grounds.
The gathering has become something of a tradition at the medical center. A prior VA news release recalled an earlier Veterans Day car show at which an estimated 300 classic cars were on display, a partnership the VA credited to the Las Vegas Cruisin' Association. A separate VA announcement about the 2025 edition of the event described a similarly free, public car show sponsored by the same association, with food provided that year by Mason Services of North America.
What the Day Offered Attendees
Beyond the rows of vehicles, the flyer promised music, entertainment and free food for everyone who came through. Vendor registration for the show was also offered at no cost through VA CDCE/Voluntary Service, with a deadline set for on or before October 1.
For veterans and their families in North Las Vegas, the mix of law enforcement presence, classic cars and a free meal made for a low-key community turnout at a facility that otherwise spends most of its days focused on clinical care rather than cruise nights.
