Join us this summer for Evanston Cars & Coffee, a series of free community events featuring vintage classics, muscle cars, rare exotics, limited-production modern performance cars, and unique daily drivers. Mark your calendar for these three Sundays from 9:30AM-Noon: July 19, August 16, and September 20. All cars will be showcased on Sherman Avenue between Church and Clark streets in Downtown Evanston. 

At each event, participating cars will be voted on for a "Best in Show" award, and the owner of the car with the most votes will win a $100 Evanston E-Gift Card, courtesy of Downtown Evanston. Car owners and community attendees may purchase votes during each event, and all proceeds will benefit the Evanston Public Library. Coffee and iced-coffee will also be available for purchase from Outside Coffee while you enjoy the cars and the community spirit. If you'd like to showcase a qualifying car at one or more of the Evanston Cars & Coffee events, please USE THIS LINK TO RECEIVE AN EMAIL NOTIFICATION WHEN REGISTRATION OPENS. Registration is free, but space is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis. More registration details will be provided as the first event date gets closer. 

Check-In for Registered Cars
All registered cars will enter the event area from the north at Clark Street and Sherman Avenue (see Site Plan). Please form a line and pull your vehicle forward to the registration tent, where you will be met by volunteers who will direct you to a parking spot. Once your car has been parked, we ask that it remain in place for the duration of the event.

Etiquette for Guests

(1) Please do not touch or get into the cars without the car owner’s permission.

(2) Be careful not to brush up against cars when taking selfies.

(3) Please dismount and walk your bike, electric scooter, or motorized board.
(4) Keep strollers and pets 5 feet away from cars to avoid accidental damage to cars.
(5) If you take photos during the event to share on social media, please tag Downtown Evanston on Instagram and/or Facebook and use hashtags #downtownevanston and #evanstoncarsandcoffee so that we may share your photos.  

Parking for Guests
If you're driving into downtown Evanston to enjoy the car show, we recommend parking in the 1800 Maple Avenue Self Park or Sherman Plaza Self Park--both are just a couple blocks from the event location. The garages and metered street parking are both free on Sundays. More information about parking. Downtown Evanston is also easily accessible by bike, bus or train! For questions, please email info@DowntownEvanston.org.


THANKS TO OUR 2026 SPONSORS:
Autobarn Mazda of Evanston
American Vintage Home
Double Clutch Brewing Co.
Evanston Community Bank & Trust
Floor Coverings International