Reliving Rad - The OG Celebration of '80s and '90s Cars and Culture is Back! RADwood NorCal Returns on October 24th
RADwood NorCal 2026 adds a free evening format with a new driving exhibition and expanded vehicle classes for enthusiasts in the Bay Area.
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Hagerty (HGTY) announces the return of RADwood NorCal to the San Francisco Bay Area on Saturday, October 24, 2026, as a free-to-attend evening car festival celebrating 1980s and 1990s vehicles and culture.
The event, driven by Hagerty and presented by Goodyear, will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Gold Bar Hangar in Alameda, CA, and requires advance ticket registration despite free admission. Highlights include the new Wheels in Motion full-throttle driving exhibition, hundreds of period-correct cars, trucks and motorcycles, a new Y2K-era “Millenia” class, the Raddest Dressed contest, Bay Area food trucks, and early entry at 3 p.m. for Hagerty Drivers Club members.
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Key Figures
- Event date
- October 24, 2026
- RADwood NorCal
- Event hours
- 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- RADwood NorCal
- Attendance
- Free
- Registration required; stated $25 value
- Featured vehicles
- Hundreds
- Period-correct cars, trucks and motorcycles
- Millenia class range
- 2000–2010
- New vehicle class
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All the details car enthusiasts need to get totally rad:
- What: New free-to-attend RADwood format featuring Wheels in Motion, a full-throttle demonstration set against the backdrop of the
San Francisco skyline - When: Saturday, October 24, 2026; 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Where: Gold Bar Hangar,
Alameda, CA - Tickets: Free attendance with registration – a
$25
"RADwood exists because driving enthusiasts crave real experiences and community," said Hagerty CMO Marc Burns. "For 2026, we cranked it up! We added iconic cars running at full-throttle, a new evening format and then made it free to attend. It's everything you love about the '80s and '90s, minus the dial-up."
Presented by Goodyear, the show will feature hundreds of period-correct cars, trucks and motorcycles onsite at Gold Bar Hangar at historic Alameda Point. Wheels in Motion, a driving exhibition including the era's most significant rides performing flybys at full-throttle, will present a rare opportunity to see and hear some of the greatest cars at redline. Pioneer will provide period tunes as official sound partner of RADwood NorCal.
Featured vehicle classes include Kei Cars, Tuners, Movie Cars and Mustang vs. Camaro. Additionally, for the first time, RADwood expands into
Celebrity guest appearances and enthusiast-focused content are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
The show runs from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., with early entry for Hagerty Drivers Club members at 3:00 p.m. Admission is free, with all attendees asked to reserve a ticket in advance. Show car owners and entrants are invited to register their vehicle on the RADwood website.
About RADwood
RADwood is the OG celebration of '80s and '90s cars and culture, blending period correct dress with automotive awesomeness. Originally a nationwide event for cars, trucks and bikes from 1980-1999, RADwood now welcomes cars from the
About Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY)
Hagerty is a company built by drivers for drivers, protecting 3 million vehicles in the United States, Canada and the UK. We make it easier and more enjoyable for car enthusiasts to drive and celebrate the machines they love through innovative vehicle insurance products, live and digital auctions, engaging media and events and the Hagerty Drivers Club, the world's largest membership community of car lovers. For more information, please visit www.hagerty.com or www.newsroom.hagerty.com. Never Stop Driving®.
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FAQ
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How much does RADwood NorCal admission cost and do attendees need tickets?
Admission to RADwood NorCal on October 24, 2026 is free, described as a $25 value, but all attendees are asked to reserve a ticket in advance for entry.
Where and when will RADwood NorCal 2026 take place?
The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Gold Bar Hangar at historic Alameda Point in Alameda, California.
What special access is available for Hagerty Drivers Club members?
Hagerty Drivers Club members receive early entry at 3:00 p.m., one hour before regular show hours begin at 4:00 p.m.
What are the main attractions and vehicle classes at RADwood NorCal?
RADwood NorCal will feature Wheels in Motion, a full-throttle driving exhibition with significant era cars performing flybys, hundreds of period-correct cars, trucks and motorcycles, featured classes such as Kei Cars, Tuners, Movie Cars and Mustang vs. Camaro, and a new “Millenia” class for cars from 2000–2010.
What additional entertainment and partners are involved in the event?
The show is presented by Goodyear, with Pioneer as official sound partner providing period music. Entertainment includes Bay Area food trucks and RADwood’s Raddest Dressed contest, with celebrity guest appearances and enthusiast-focused content expected to be announced later.
How can owners register their vehicles for RADwood NorCal?
Show car owners and entrants are invited to register their vehicles on the RADwood website for participation in the event.