Wild Bill’s Riverside Nationals Car Show
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Rubidoux High School Football Stadium Parking Lot | Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
EVENT PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE RUBIDOUX HIGH SCHOOL ROUTE 66 CAR CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND
End of an Era: Come Support Our Last Car Show at Rubidoux High School
Shout Out to Our 2026 Event Sponsors
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025
10 AM - 2 PM
Rubidoux High School
Ed Hawkins Football Stadium Parking Lot
AWARDS
11:30 AM Judging Starts • 12:50 PM Awards Ceremony
HALL OF FAME CEREMONY
The car show will feature a Hall of Fame ceremony to recognize outstanding achievement for members of the community. RHS Route 66 Car Club’s Hall of Fame will induct the following members:
Craig “Kiwi” Hopkins, Upholster, 2026
Bill Hines, King of Lead, 2026
Mike Hines, Fabricator, 2026
Victoria Tafoya, Entertainer, 2026
Car Show Registration
Riverside Nationals Car Show registration open to all years, makes and models. Proceeds benefit the Rubidoux High School Route 66 Car Club Scholarship Fund.
Register early to lock in your event space. Discount codes accepted online only.
Online Registration:
$40 April 3 - May 8 at noon
Online registration ends: May 8 at noon
Register online to guarantee your spot
No refunds for event registration. Rollover registration is available for the next car show. Use the contact page to request a rollover. Online registration is recommended for quick check-in at the show.
Onsite Event Registration
$50 May 9 - Cash only at the show
Onsite registration at the gate: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Late registration accepted until 10:30 a.m.
Spaces not guaranteed for onsite registration. No discounts for onsite registration.
Football Field Gate Entrance at cross streets: 42nd Street and Pacific Avenue.
Please do not enter Rubidoux High School at the Opal Street entrance.
Car Show Tickets
$5 Tickets AT THE GATE
Online ticket sale ends: May 8 at noon
Tickets available online and an additional opportunity at the event for $5 cash only.
There are no refunds for ticket sales. Event proceeds to benefit the Rubidoux High School Route 66 Car Club Scholarship Fund.
Free admission for: children age 14 and under, military, teachers, and students with ID from any school.
Please NO smoking/vaping, alcohol, dogs or animals at the event.
Licensed service animals only allowed on school campus.
Event Vendors
$35 April 3 - April 24
$40 April 25 - May 7
Online registration ends: May 8 at Noon
Register online early to guarantee your spot
Car show open to all businesses, food trucks, organizations, and student clubs. Food vendors are required to have a current Riverside County Food License. The car show is a school district approved event and all vendors must be family-friendly with no animals, tobacco, vaping, alcohol, weapons or inappropriate items for sale or display.
Location
Rubidoux High School - Ed Hawkins Football Stadium Parking Lot
Nearest cross streets: Pacific Avenue and 42nd Street.
Enter at back entrance of Rubidoux High School at the Football Stadium parking lot.
No entry at Opal Street front entrance of Rubidoux High School.
History of the Car Show
Wild Bill pinstriping flames at the 2016 Riverside Nationals Car Show, Rubidoux High School.
Wild Bill's Riverside Nationals Car Show is dedicated to the memory of local legendary pinstripe artist, Wild Bill Wisslead. He was known for his keen attention to detail when striping a car and his fine letter skills that were mimicked by many.
Wild Bill passed in January 2017, and was a highly regarded pinstriper among the custom car community. A native of Orange County and a local Riverside resident, Wild Bill garnered 40 years painting in Southern California, was a featured artist in numerous magazine publications, TLC’s Overhaulin’ and a variety of car shows including Crusin’ Nationals, Grand National Roadster Show, LA Roadster Car Show, Viva Las Vegas, and West Coast Kustoms Santa Maria Show.
The car show honors this true craftsman, friend and mentor, whose legacy lives on with his family, friends and work.
Why is it called Riverside Nationals if the car show is in Jurupa Valley?
The car show and Rubidoux High School are located within the city of Jurupa Valley. Prior to the city of Jurupa Valley’s founding in July 2011, Rubidoux High School was in an unincorporated area of Riverside, and within the community of Rubidoux. Many longtime residents and alumni refer to the area as Riverside or Rubidoux, and that is the reason behind the car show name.