Shows & Markets

Cherokee National Holiday Car Show

About the Event

Check out old-school and new-school whips and rides at the Car Show, presented by Cherokee Casino Tahlequah.

Categories & Awards

Awarded Categories

First-place trophies are awarded in each category.

  • Classic Car (Pre-1960)
  • Vintage Car (1960-1979)
  • Modern Classic (1980-1999)
  • Modern Car (2000-Present)
  • Classic Truck (Pre-1980)
  • Modern Truck (1980-Present)
  • Muscle Car (All Years)
  • Street Rod / Hot Rod
  • Rat Rod / Custom Build
  • 4×4 / Off-Road

Other Vehicles & Specialty:

  • Best Motorcycle
  • Best Engine Bay
  • Best SUV or Crossover

Special Awards:

  • Best of Show
  • Chief’s Choice
  • Deputy Chief’s Choice
  • Speaker’s Choice
  • Best Paint
  • Best Interior
Divisions
Eligibility & Rules
Participant Information

Cars – Original:

  • 1942 & Older
  • 1946 – 1954
  • 1955 – 1964
  • 1965 – 1972
  • 1973 – 1987
  • 1988 – 1998
  • 1999 – 2009
  • 2010 – Present

Cars – Modified:

  • 1954 & Older
  • 1955 – 1972
  • 1973 – 1987
  • 1988 – 1998
  • 1999 – 2009
  • 2010 – Present

Muscle Cars – Corvettes:

  • 1953 – 1969
  • 1970 – 1983
  • 1984 – 1996
  • 1997 – 2007
  • 2008 – Present

Muscle Cars – Chevelles:

  • 1964  -1972

Muscle Cars – Cameros:

  • 1964 – 1972
  • 1973 – 1983
  • 1984 – 1990
  • 1991 – 2001
  • 2010-  Present

Mustangs

  • 1964 – 1967
  • 1968 – 1978
  • 1979 – 1993
  • 1994 –  2004
  • 2005 – 2014
  • 2015 – Present

Trucks – Original:

  • 1958 & Older
  • 1959 – 1987
  • 1988 – 1998
  • 1999 – 2009
  • 2010 – Present

Trucks – Modified:

  • 1958 & Older
  • 1959 – 1987
  • 1988 – 1998
  • 1999 – 2009
  • 2010 – Present

Other:

  • Convertibles
  • Motorcycles
  • Rat Rods
  • Off-Road
  • Imports

Event Details

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Wado to everyone who came out to celebrate this year’s event. We’ll see you next year!

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