The Langley Good Times Cruise-In is the largest car show in Metro Vancouver. Over 1000 classic cars usually participate at the event in downtown Aldergrove.

In 2024 the event happens on Saturday, September 7th. That’s the same date as Port Coquitlam Car Free Day and the Everything Electric Canada electric vehicle event at the Vancouver Convention Centre. There are also circus shows with Circo Osorio in Abbotsford, a Carnavalito Latin festival in Langley and other events elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

To learn about these and more events happening around the same time, see our September Calendar of Events. To learn about the car show in Aldergrove, continue reading.

Langley Cruise-In Car Show

The Langley Good Times Cruise-In Car Show is a massive outdoor car show in Aldergrove. In fact, it’s one of the biggest mixed car shows in the country! Thousands of vehicles line the streets and people from all across the Lower Mainland come and admire them. The first ever Cruise-In took place in 1997 and it’s been happening most years since then. It’s an impressive show that’s perfect for car enthusiasts and their families.

The annual event features all kinds of custom and classic vehicles. There’s also a Swap Meet with vendors selling car parts. The Cruise-In offers live entertainment on multiple stages, along with an awards ceremony with prizes for some of the best vehicles. Plus, the Cruise-In is one of the only places in Canada with an In-N-Out food truck.

The Cruise-In is run only by volunteers. It’s open to the public and completely free to attend. Registering a vehicle for the show costs $30. All proceeds each year are donated to charities. In 2024, funds raised benefit Hope After Stroke, Rotary Starfish Programs, and the Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association.

Cruise-In Date and Location

The 25th edition of the Langley Cruise-In takes place on Saturday, September 7th in 2024. The event begins at 8:00 am and runs until 4:00 pm.

As usual, the festivities are held along Fraser Highway in Aldergrove. The action takes place between 264th Street and 272nd Street in the community’s downtown area.

Aldergrove is located within the Township of Langley. It’s east of Surrey and the City of Langley, but still west of Abbotsford.

Swap Meet & Car Corral

In addition to checking out all of the cars on display, there’s also a Swap Meet to attend. It takes place outdoors and features all sorts of car-related vendors. If you need specific auto parts, it’s a great place to be. You’ll also find various collectibles and other interesting items for sale. There are lots of knowledgeable people to learn from as well.

The Swap Meet runs throughout the show in 2024, so also from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm on September 7th. It takes place outside the Aldergrove Community Centre, located at 27032 Fraser Highway. This year’s Swap Meet happens in the large parking lot beside KFC.

2024 Event Schedule

This year, Fraser Highway is completely closed to traffic between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm on the day of the event.

As previously mentioned, both the Cruise-In and Swap Meet run from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The In-N-Out truck opens at 8:00 am and remains on site until everything sells out. The event’s marketplace and souvenir sales, meanwhile, are open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The awards ceremony starts at about 3:00 pm, so close to the end of the day.

Live Entertainment Schedule

Live music and entertainment takes place on various stages throughout the morning and afternoon. The 2024 schedule of performances is listed below.

9:30 am – Six Gun Romeo (264th Street) and The Sound Machine (272nd Street)
10:30 am – Elvis Elite (270th Street)
11:00 am – Six Gun Romeo (264th Street)
11:30 am – Zed City (264th Street), Hawaiian Retro Dancers (270th Street), and The Sound Machine (272nd Street)
12:30 pm – Elvis Elite (270th Street)
1:00 pm – Zed City (264th Street)
1:30 pm – Hawaiian Retro Dancers (270th Street), The Sound Machine (272nd Street), and The Bombers (264th Street)
2:30 pm – Elvis Elite (270th Street)
3:00 pm – The Bombers (264th Street)

Cruise-In 360-Degree Photo

For an idea of what to expect at the next Langley Cruise-In event, check out the 360-degree photo below. It’s interactive, so you can pan from side to side or zoom in and out.