Caliber Collision Hosts Fourth Annual Car Show

The free community event features hot rods, low riders, imports, and exotics to support local causes.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 10:48pm

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An abstract, colorful image created with motion blur, depicting a variety of custom cars in motion at the Caliber Collision car show, conveying the energy and diversity of the event.The Caliber Collision car show brings together a vibrant array of custom vehicles, from hot rods to exotic imports, in a celebration of automotive passion and community spirit.Bakersfield Today

Caliber Collision is hosting its fourth annual car show this weekend in Bakersfield, California. The family-friendly event will feature a variety of gorgeous vehicles, including hot rods, low riders, imports, and exotics. Organizers say the show is designed to bring the community together and support local causes, such as providing meals for children who depend on free school lunches during the summer.

Why it matters

The Caliber Collision car show has become a popular annual tradition in Bakersfield, providing a fun and engaging event for car enthusiasts and families alike. By featuring a diverse lineup of vehicles and supporting community initiatives, the show helps foster a sense of local pride and togetherness.

The details

The car show is scheduled for 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Caliber Collision location. In addition to the impressive vehicle lineup, the event will also include food, jumpers, and music. Organizers are supporting a 'recycled rides' effort and plan to give away a Jeep to a veteran. The show first began during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to bring the community back together, and the organizers say they don't profit from the event, which is entirely volunteer-run.

  • The fourth annual Caliber Collision car show is scheduled for tomorrow, April 11, 2026.
  • The event will run from 11 a.m. to an unspecified end time.

The players

Josh Sontoya

One of the organizers of the Caliber Collision car show, who said the event is designed as a family-friendly way to give back to the community.

Juan Torres

An individual who helps put on the Caliber Collision car show each year, and says the lineup will include a variety of vehicle types.

Caliber Collision

The automotive repair company hosting the fourth annual car show in Bakersfield, California.

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What they’re saying

“It's a good cost for kids that depend on the free meals during the school year that can't get it over the summer.”

— Josh Sontoya, Organizer

“We really wanted to get the community back out. We're not profiting off for everybody that comes out. It's all volunteer. We don't take any money away from it.”

— Josh Sontoya, Organizer

“The lineup will include 'all sorts of type of cars,' including 'hot rods, low riders, imports, exotic'.”

— Juan Torres, Event Organizer

What’s next

The recipient of the Jeep giveaway will be announced at the event.

The takeaway

The Caliber Collision car show has become a beloved annual tradition in Bakersfield, bringing the community together through a celebration of automotive passion and a commitment to supporting local causes and families in need.