Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – Hope, Arkansas – Car enthusiasts from across the region are invited to showcase their rides at the Hope Civitan Car Show, taking place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Hope Fair Park during the 50th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival – Golden Jubilee Celebration.

Participants may register on-site from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Entry is $25 for the first vehicle and $20 for each additional vehicle. Pre-registration forms and entry fees should be mailed by July 27, 2026, to:

Hope Civitan Club
P.O. Box 2340
Hope, AR 71802

The show features official judges using a 100-point judging system, with awards presented around 2:00 p.m. Trophies will be awarded to the Top 3 vehicles in each class, along with special awards for Best Paint, Best Engine, Best of Show Car, and Best of Show Truck.

Additional awards include:

• Most Club Participation

• Most Miles Traveled

The first 50 registrants will receive commemorative dash plaques and goody bags. Door prizes will begin at 10:00 a.m., and participants can also take part in the popular 50/50 pot.

Classes include:

• Pre-1950 Car/Truck

• 1950-1960 Car & Truck

• 1961-1972 Car & Truck

• 1973-1990 Car & Truck

• 1991-2010 Car & Truck

• 2011-Present Car & Truck

• Mustang 1964-1993

• Mustang 1994-Present

• Corvette 1953-1983

• Corvette 1984-Present

• Rat Rod

• Import

All proceeds from the Hope Civitan Car Show benefit the Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce and the Hope Civitan Club.

For more information, contact Amber Mackey at (870) 397-3809 or email [email protected]. Additional information is available at www.hopemelonfest.com.

Don't miss this celebration of automotive style and craftsmanship during the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Hope Watermelon Festival, August 6-8, 2026.