Car owners to show pride in their ride at annual event
Car owners who take pride in their ride are invited to showcase their favorite four-wheeled transport in a popular automotive event.
The 2026 annual Cars & Coffee show will be held from 8-11 a.m., April 12 in the parking lot at the VCA Front Range Animal Hospital at 487 CO 105 in Monument. This morning meetup enables automotive enthusiasts to showcase their vehicles ranging from supercars to classics to import while socializing over a cup of hot coffee.
Cars & Coffee is part of the Tri-Lakes Cruisers, a Monument-based, nonprofit car club dedicated to promoting, restoring and enjoying vehicles ranging from classics and modern cars to barn find’s, bombs and sloppy jalopies. The coffee, often procured from nearby cafes or vendors, is a central element as it helps fuel and jump-start enthusiasts.
Antique, classic, exotic, hot rod, import, muscle car, sports car and truck owners will be in attendance. For many enthusiasts, sipping a cup of coffee while chatting with fellow vehicle buffs is the ultimate automotive experience.
The event is free, and there will be no judging or trophies awarded. Visitors are encouraged to respect car owners, property and the venue. Guests are expected to obey “no revving” or “arrive/leave quietly” rules to respect the venue. Also, visitors are encouraged to refrain from touching cars without the owners’ permission and driving recklessly to/from the event.
In a June 25, 2025 Facebook post, George Harley Roush wrote, “Bring your friends and come join us for a great morning in the shadow of Pikes Peak.”
Cars & Coffee originated in Crystal Cove, near Newport Beach in Southern California. In some ways it smacked of the Donut Derelicts event in nearby Huntington Beach. However, those gatherings are hot rod and muscle car specific.
The early 2000s saw the start of gatherings which has evolved into a popular, worldwide phenomenon. The show is all about camaraderie and talking about cars, from exotics to classics.
The Tri-Lakes Cruisers is a car club with roots in the area that began in August of 2001. The club includes members from Black Forest, Colorado Springs, Gleneagle and surrounding communities.
To learn more visit trilakescruisers99@gmail.com.
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