Cruisin' Grand Escondido

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Cruisin' Grand Escondido Largest Weekly Car Cruise west of the Mississippi We call it Hot Rod Heaven! Cruisin' Grand is honored to be called one of the best cruises in the country.

We try to keep it simple, and focus only on what works with our community history, i.e. 1973 and earlier American-made Classics, Customs, Vintage, Muscle, and Hot Rods cruising Grand Ave, just like they did 50-60- years ago, on a Friday night, hopefully shoulder-to-shoulder with a date! We invite those same cars to park on Grand Avenue and side streets and enjoy the early 50's setting of downtown Escondido. Events & Information

- Parking for event-era cars is on Grand Avenue and side streets, from Escondido to Ivy Street.
- "Reserved" parking area for local/regional 73 and earlier American made Car Clubs who pre-reserve a night. Contact Steve at (760) 746-8461
- Awards weekly for five selected cars. No pre-registration. No fees. Just fun!
- Restaurants cafes, pubs, specialty retail stores open late.
- Family-friendly features Hula Hoops, Name That Tune contests, and more.
- Information booth at event at Grand & Broadway
- Official event t-shirts at Grand & Broadway by Top End T's and Driving Styles

09/29/2026
September 25th at Cruisin Grand was epic !!Thanks to all of our sponsors making this iconic event huge.Harrahs resort, O...
09/29/2026

September 25th at Cruisin Grand was epic !!
Thanks to all of our sponsors making this iconic event huge.
Harrahs resort, O’REILLY auto parts,
Heatshield Products, Best of Show Coachworks, Filippi’s pizza grotto Walker Communications and
Lynda Lockhard !
All of our trophy sponsors!
Please continue to support them.
Winners
Bill Brown 1964 Ford Falcon
Bob Munda 1962 Plymouth Belvedere
Paul Hendrickson 1955 Chevy Gasser
Hal Engstrom 1950 Chevy Sedan
Also special recognition award
Tom Wright “ Bumber Cars”
Thank you to Alex Taylor for hanging out with us!!

YES! Bring your hot rods, muscle cars to Cruisin’ Grand tonight for the final event of the season! Grand Ave will be c...
09/25/2026

YES! Bring your hot rods, muscle cars to Cruisin’ Grand tonight for the final event of the season! Grand Ave will be closed off to exclusively park pre ‘74 hot rods. Let’s fill the street for the grand finale! Top fuel cars will be on south Broadway! Special quest
Alex Taylor of hot rod garage.

This Friday on Cruisin Grand September 25th it’s Nitro Night!! South Broadway will have quarter mile chaos nostalgic fro...
09/23/2026

This Friday on Cruisin Grand September 25th it’s Nitro Night!! South Broadway will have quarter mile chaos nostalgic front engine dragsters and pro-stock door slammers! North Broadway will have some vintage race cars.
Special guest Alex Taylor from Hot Rod Garage! Also a live podcast.
Grand Ave will be closed only cars/trucks pre-1974 will be allowed in!!!
Special thanks to Harrahs resort and O’REILLY auto parts.
Trophy sponsor is Heatshield products and Correct Carpet.
Fuel sponsor Heatshield, Mesa Machine and Escondido Auto Tech .
Live music; Rudy T Maple plaza,
Backwater Blues Band Kalmia corner
Wh***ey Heat Juniper gazebo!
Please continue to support all of our sponsors! These businesses make Cruisin Grand happen. Thanks to the volunteers who helped me, Doug Dill
, Pete Hale, Jeff Armosino , Tim Sullivan,
Bruce Schneider 🇺🇸
Last week’s winners
Keith Biddlecumbe 1932 Ford Roadster
Mike Guthrie 1957 Chevy p/u
John Mercurio 1964 Jaguar
Ed Roe 1969 Jeep M725@

Friday September 18th on south Broadway we have the Heartbeat classic car club! Thanks to Burger Bench and Best of Show ...
09/15/2026

Friday September 18th on south Broadway we have the Heartbeat classic car club! Thanks to Burger Bench and Best of Show !
Special thanks to Harrahs Resort and O’REILLY auto parts. Please save all parking along Grand Avenue for vintage cars and trucks. Live music Rapsody Maple plaza, The Ideas Kalmia corner,
Smokin’ Guns at Juniper gazebo and Heyday DJ on Broadway!
Also on Nitro Night Alex Taylor from Hot Rod Garage will be one of our special guest! ( September 25th)
Last weeks winners-
Branko Lukich 1971 Chevy Chevelle
Bob & Pat Stall 1929 Ford Model A P/U
David Toth 1965 Corvette
Frank & Maggie Henderson 1968 Mustang
April & Al Scibilia 1966 Pontiac GTO

This Friday on South Broadway is first responders! Yes , vintage fire truck rides Thanks to Harrahs resorts plus O’REILL...
09/09/2026

This Friday on South Broadway is first responders! Yes , vintage fire truck rides
Thanks to Harrahs resorts plus O’REILLY auto parts! Are trophy sponsor is Dr Boocharts on Grand Ave and Heatshield race tested products.
Please save all parking for pre-1974 cars and trucks! Live music; Night Shifts on Juniper gazebo, Gino and the Lone Gunmen Kalmia corner, DJ Deno on Maple Street, plus HeyDay on Broadway. Look at last week’s winners,
Guy McDannald 1945 Ferguson 70
1895 Russell Steam Engine tractor
1957 Farmall 300 tractor
Scott Fraser 1938 ford truck

Friday September 4th on south Broadway! It’s tractor night.Special thanks to Harrahs resort andO’REILLY auto parts. Our ...
09/02/2026

Friday September 4th on south Broadway! It’s tractor night.
Special thanks to Harrahs resort and
O’REILLY auto parts. Our trophy sponsors are Lynda Lockhart and
Banner Bank .
Please save all parking along Grand Avenue for pre-1974 cars and trucks!
Live music; Footloose-Maple plaza,
Groove Cats-Kalmia corner,
Rogue Yogis-Juniper gazebo
World famous DJ Heyday on Broadway!
Check out our winners from last week.
Ron McCowan 1957 Chevy Bel-Air
Mike Tarin 1966 Chevy C/10
Terry Decker 1966 Ford Mustang
John McNutt 1955 Chevy P/U

Friday August 28th on south Broadway The Shafters a mix of hot rods and muscle cars! Harrahs resort, O’REILLY auto parts...
08/26/2026

Friday August 28th on south Broadway
The Shafters a mix of hot rods and muscle cars! Harrahs resort, O’REILLY auto parts and American mini storage
sponsoring this evening.
Grand Ave is always open for pre-1974
cars and trucks! Live music; Maple plaza Blackwater Blues Band, Flathead
six on Kalmia corner, Rusty Trinkets at
Juniper gazebo.
Last week’s winners! Billy Hickie 1957 Chevy 210
Albert Arnal 1949 Mercury
Joe Fazio 1967 Corvette
Tim & Marie 1959 Chevy Biscayne

Friday August 21 we have the Drifters on south Broadway!Special thanks to Harrahs resort and O’REILLY auto parts! Jack L...
08/21/2026

Friday August 21 we have the Drifters on south Broadway!
Special thanks to Harrahs resort and O’REILLY auto parts! Jack Lemier lath & plastering trophy sponsor.
Live music! Summit Drive - Maple plaza,
Gino and the Lone Gunmen- Kalmia corner, Night Owls- Juniper gazebo
HeyDay DJ on Broadway!

Please save parking on Grand Avenue for pre-1974 vehicles!
Quick look at last week’s winners!
1965 Mustang Tony Depalma
1929 ford Woodie
Robert Burt
1956 Ford F-100 Brandon Hammer
1969 Bronco Tommy & Luke Romero

Friday August 14th on South Broadway Broncos and F-series Fords !pre-1974!Thanks to Harrahs resorts and O’REILLY auto pa...
08/13/2026

Friday August 14th on South Broadway Broncos and F-series Fords !pre-1974!
Thanks to Harrahs resorts and O’REILLY auto parts, and our trophy sponsor is
Tony’s pepperoni pizza.
Please save all parking on Grand Ave for pre-1974 . It all starts around 4pm.
Live music : Wh**ky Heat - Juniper gazebo, West of West -Kalmia corner
Dino the DJ on Maple Street!
Please patronize our sponsors!
A quick look at last week’s winners
Nancy C***s 1964 Corvette
Dustin Carey 1967 Nova
Don Wallace 1934 Ford p/I
Steve Zimmerman 1968 RS Camaro
Come on out and have a great time!

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Escondido, CA

Opening Hours

5pm - 9pm

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+17607037958

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