Come Out and Join Us
for the 14th Annual
Monterey Rock & Rod Festival
June 18 & 19, 2021

FEATURING HUNDREDS of 1975 and older classic and custom hot rods, street rods, muscle cars, and trucks along with a lineup of great live entertainment, fabulous old-fashioned Sock Hop, plus food and merchandise vendors. All proceeds go to Gateway Center of Monterey County, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation providing life skills to adults with intellectual disabilities.

Brian Hyland

Featuring

Brian Hyland

HITS INCLUDE:
Sealed With A Kiss; I’m Afraid to Go Home; Poor Little Fool; The Joker Went Wild; Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini; Gypsy Woman; Save Your Heart For Me

The 2021 Event is limited to 150 registered cars and is open to 1975 and older American cars, trucks, European classics, and National Car Club Vehicles ONLY. Registered participants must be 18 years or older. Proof of insurance and DMV Registration on the registered car(s) will be required at Event check-in.

Entry fee is $60.00 for first car ($70.00 after June 11, 2021)
(Additional cars are $25)

Friday

4:45–10:00PM

General Stilwell Community Center
Seaside, CA

The event starts with a larger venue, Friday night Sock Hop at the General Stilwell Ballroom in Seaside with live music, food, live and silent auctions, along with best dance and costume contests.

Great Fun!
Only $25

Click here for Directions to the General Stilwell Community Center

Saturday

10:00AM–5:00PM

Custom House Plaza
Monterey State Historic Park

On Saturday, the event moves to Custom House Plaza-Monterey State Historic Park in beautiful downtown Monterey for the fabulous car show featuring over 150 pre-1975 custom & classic cars and trucks along with food, souvenirs, awards and live music all day.

Free Public Admission!

Car Participants $60 per Car
Includes 2 passes to the Sock Hop
($70.00 after June 11, 2021)

Book your reservations now at our host hotels

350 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 649-4234

Book Online Now

If you wish to book a room at the Marriott by phone call Reservations at (800) 228-9290 or (831) 649-4234 on or before Friday, May 21, 2021 (the “Cutoff Date”). Identify yourself as part of the Gateway Center of Monterey group staying at the Monterey Marriott. All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card. The hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by credit card. After the Cutoff Date, the hotel will release any unreserved rooms for general sale.

Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940
(888) 222-5851

U.S. Green Building Council LEED®

Book Online Now

If you wish to book a room at the Portola Hotel & Spa by phone call Reservations at (888) 222-5851 on or before Friday, May 21, 2021 (the “Cutoff Date”). Identify yourself as part of the Monterey Rock & Rod Festival group staying at the Hotel. All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card. The hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by credit card. After the Cutoff Date, the hotel will release any unreserved rooms for general sale.

Advertise with Us!

If you'd like to advertise in the 2021 Event Program, click here to download the 2021 Advertising Rate and Spec Sheet or for more information you can call Terry Wecker at 831-809-6252.