Calling all Central Coast car enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27, as the 18th Annual Goleta Fall Classic Car Show presented by Ruth Ann Bowe – Village Properties races back into The Goleta Lemon Festival. This year’s event will be a real showstopper, featuring a stunning lineup of classic cars, trucks, pickups, and more.
Start your engines and get ready for a showcase of true automotive artistry. From gleaming chrome to timeless curves, this year’s Goleta Fall Classic is a citrus-charged automotive celebration of the craftsmanship and spirit that make these vehicles unforgettable. Stroll the rows, meet passionate owners, and hear the unique stories that keep these classics on the road. This year’s show is so bright you’ll want to cruise by twice.
The event culminates with the awards ceremony for the following categories – no lemons here:
- 1930–1939 All Makes & Models
- 1940–1949 All Makes & Models
- Stock (All Models)
- Modified (All Models)
- Trucks (All Models)
- Muscle
Special recognitions will also be awarded for Bitchin’ Paint, Best Interior, and—new this year—Fan Favorite.
If you have a classic you would like to enter, registration is now open. Visit LemonFestival.com/goleta-fall-classic. Early registration rate is $50 and includes a Goleta Fall Classic t-shirt. Register by September 19 to receive the discounted rate.
The festival couldn’t run smoothly without the pit crew of volunteers, ages 14 and up, who spend time planning the event and lending a helping hand over the weekend. Applications for volunteers are still being accepted; visit LemonFestival.com to find out how you can shift into action and be part of the team.
The Goleta Lemon Festival is from 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28, 2025. For more information, visit LemonFestival.com.
The Goleta Lemon Festival is organized by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce from Goleta to Carpinteria.
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor: Rusty’s Pizza
Main Squeeze Sponsors: Community West Bank, Cox Communications, ExxonMobil, Ice in Paradise, MarBorg Industries, News Channel 3 KEYT, Rincon Broadcasting, Royal Property Services, Ruth Ann Bowe – Village Properties, Santa Barbara Airport, Signature Aviation, Spectrum Reach, The Point Market, UCLA Health, Visit Santa Barbara.
Lemon Slice Sponsors: American Riviera Bank, Blue Star Parking, Courtyard by Marriott, Goleta West Sanitary District, Residence Inn by Marriott, The Berry Man.
Lemon Zest Sponsors: American Medical Response, Atlantic Aviation, Chevron, edhat.com, Goleta Sanitary District, Goleta Water District, Good Land Wine Shop & Bar, Limoneira, Majestic Asset Management, NNSS-Special Technologies Lab, Noozhawk, Pacific Surfliner, Santa Barbara Independent, Santa Barbara Zoo, Southern California Edison, Tammy Dobrotin State Farm Agency, TEAM Solutions Group, The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, UC Santa Barbara, Village Properties.
Event Supporters: 92.9 KJEE, Anna’s Bakery, Branches Mobile Gallery, Bright Event Rentals, Camino Real Marketplace, Cumulus Radio Station, Foundation for Girsh Park, Granite Construction, JANO Printing & Mailworks, KEYT, KRAZY Country, M.Special Brewing Co., Por La Mar Nursery, Santa Barbara Cider Co., Santa Barbara MTD, Tri-Valley Trophies & Specialties, Univision, WE R FILMS
About Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria, is a regional business organization with the mission to help South Coast businesses, residents, and visitors thrive. Through leadership and collaboration, the Chamber is the principal economic development entity advocating for the business community. We engage with businesses, elected officials, and regional partners in proactive business initiatives that foster the South Coast’s unique business environment and create opportunities for our communities. The Chamber is proud to represent local business members who create 75,000 jobs on the South Coast! To learn more, visit sbscchamber.com.
Hey! Those are my cars in the photo! 1967 Impala SS, 1964 Ford Country Squire wagon, 1961 Chevrolet Corvair Loadside truck. We will be there again this year along with a lot of other nice cars. Stop by and check out all the classics!
So sad the state just made it almost impossible to continue the enjoyment of classic autos
So clueless, or desperate to spread false malaise.
These RWers are evil.
Lying trash. The legislature *refrained* from passing a bill.