Kirkland Cadets Benefit Car Show

Next date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM

8th Annual Kirkland Cadet Benefit Car Show

Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 

Free for spectators! 

Get ready for shiny chrome, classic rides, and community fun! Join us for this family-friendly event supporting the Kirkland Police Department's Cadet Program.

Show Your Car

Register to participate and receive a swag bag featuring this year's commemorative dash plate: 

• $25 if you register by September 1, 2026
• $30 after September 1 (including day-of drive-ins)

Upgrade your spot in 2026:

• Deluxe spots - $50 (only 10 available)
• Premium spots - $100 (only 3 available)

Upgraded spots are first come, first served. To reserve, email kpdadmin@kirklandwa.gov. 

Prefer to register by mail or in person at the Kirkland Justice Center? A flyer and paper registration form are coming soon.  

Awards

All registered participants will also be in the running for one of six unique trophies: 

• Participants' Choice
• Kirkland Cadets' Choice
• People's Choice
• Sponsors' Choice
• KPD Command Choice
• Cadets' "Most Likely to" Choice

Bring the family, meet the cadets, and cast your vote for your favorite car! 

All proceeds benefit the Kirkland Cadet Program, a volunteer youth program that provides leadership and law enforcement training for local youth.

Donations are welcome and can be made at the car show registration link. 

For more information or to learn how to join the Kirkland Cadets, visit the City website.

When

Location

Kirkland Justice Center - Police Department, 11750 Northeast 118th Street, 98034, View Map