41st Annual Medford Cruise Rolls into Town This Weekend

Published on June 17, 2026

Hundreds of vehicles of all kinds will roll through the City this weekend for the 41st annual Medford Cruise, a longtime tradition that draws car enthusiasts from across the region.

The free event kicks off with a new Show ‘N Shine Dinner and Music Party on Friday, June 19, at Fichtner-Mainwaring Park, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Dinner will be available for purchase, with dancing and 1950s period attire encouraged.

On Saturday, June 20, the Show ‘N Shine events for 1979 and older and 1980 and newer vehicles run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park, followed by the cruise from 5 to 8 p.m. through downtown Medford.

Traffic restrictions will be in place, with partial road closures likely throughout the day and full closures during the cruise. The following streets are expected to be fully impacted from approximately 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.:

• Central Avenue (from Jackson Street to West Main Street)
• 2nd Street (between Front Street and Central Avenue)
• 6th Street (from Ivy Street to Central Avenue)
• West Main Street (from Central Avenue to Ivy Street)
• Front Street (from Jackson Street to West Main Street)

No parking will be allowed along the route on Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m. Vehicles left on the route during this time will be towed to the nearest open side street. Drivers can call the Medford Police Department to find out where their vehicle was relocated.

This year’s judging will spotlight vehicles from several categories: Chevy/GM, Ford, MOPAR, 1980 & Newer, and All Other Makes and Models. Judges will also award a Best in Show title and several additional trophies.

Launched in 1985, the Medford Cruise was created to bring car enthusiasts together while raising money for local youth organizations. Over the past 40 years, the event has contributed more than $620,000 to programs in the area.

For more information, visit medfordcruise.org.

Photo and map credit: Medford Cruise