The 2026 Southern Tradition Car & Truck Show brings High Octane Fun to Etowah River Park!

Mar 26, 2026

The Southern Tradition Car and Truck Show is firing up its engines once again for its 9th annual event, cruising into Etowah River Park on March 28 & 29, 2026.

Keeping the Southern Tradition Alive

Born in 2018 from a deep love of classic and custom rides, Southern Tradition stepped up to carry the torch after Georgia’s biggest car event hung up its keys. What began as a heartfelt tribute has quickly accelerated into one of the most anticipated gatherings in the Southeast. Year after year it grows bigger, drawing an incredible mix of vehicles that range from slammed mini-trucks and lifted beasts to timeless classics, hot rods, bikes, Jeeps, side-by-sides, and everything in between.

Tucked along the scenic Etowah River with wide-open grassy fields, Etowah River Park provides the perfect stage for this rolling community reunion. This is not your average car show - it’s a true Southern celebration where enthusiasts share stories, admire craftsmanship, and soak in that unmistakable small-town community charm Canton is known for.

Revved & Ready

You're in for two full days of pure automotive adrenaline at Southern Tradition. For the second year in a row, the show trades in its summer dates for the spring. The cooler weather means you truly get to enjoy the sights and sounds without the summer sweat.

The highlight, of course, is the rides. Here, you'll find everything and anything on wheels: trucks, cars, bikes, SxS, Jeeps, mini-trucks, lifted rigs, classics, restomods, hot rods... If it rolls, it belongs here!

As you wander through Etowah River Park, you'll have the chance to walk right up to each display vehicle to admire the custom paint, chrome, engines, and craftsmanship up close. There's hundreds to see! Snap photos with your favorites, and chat with the proud owners who love sharing the stories behind their builds.

At Southern Tradition, the rides are fire, so the soundtrack has to match. DJMazeRadio will be dropping beats that keep the hype tachometer revving high all weekend long. Sunday afternoon brings the grand finale: an awards ceremony honoring the standouts and crowd favorites, with Best of Show awards and more.

Mark your calendars for March 28 & 29 and roll into Etowah River Park for the 9th annual Southern Tradition Car and Truck Show.

📍Etowah River Park: 600 Brown Industrial Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114 (free parking on-site)

🎟️ Admission is $10 for a single day or $15 for the whole weekend (pay upon entry)

🕑 Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5.p.m, Sunday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

🏆 Awards Ceremony begins at 12 p.m. on Sunday, March 29


Cruising in from out of town for the weekend? Canton has a selection of hotels near Etowah River Park to suit every budget and traveler (and yes, they have free parking!)

Make Southern Tradition your Tradition

Whether you’re bringing your own show-stopper or just coming to admire them, this is one tradition you want to be a part of. Join us on March 28 & 29 and see for yourself why enthusiasts travel far and wide for this celebration of everything and anything on wheels!

For the most up-to-date event information, be sure to follow Southern Tradition on Facebook and visit their website.

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Michael Loizou

Digital Content Specialist; City of Canton, GA

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