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Kars on King

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Friday, August 22
3:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Downtown Oshawa, King St., Simcoe St. including Memorial Park

Kars on King, an event affectionately named after the hundreds of invited classic cars and trucks showcased throughout downtown Oshawa Streets – including the aptly named King Street for a one-day, car enthusiast event. Kars on King, hosted by the City of Oshawa (the largest municipality within Durham Region) is an outdoor festival celebrating all things classic vehicles, bringing together generations of vehicle enthusiasts, vintage car clubs, and car lovers from young to young at heart into the heart of downtown Oshawa. This event offers the community and tourists alike a free, safe, accessible, family-friendly community event pairing vintage vehicles with live entertainment and community activations.

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Main Stage Entertainment

Located at King St. and Celina St. intersection

Live Music at 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Opening Ceremonies at 5 p.m.

Silver Elvis
Family Entertainment

Presented by OMVIC at Memorial Park

From 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., activities include:

Zoo to You

Inflatables and Games

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Touch a Truck

Tribute Communities Centre is excited to welcome back its annual Touch a Truck event, presented by Oshawa Power, that takes place outside the venue from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. during Kars on King. This free, hands-on event allows children of all ages to get up close and personal with more than 40 vehicles of all shapes and sizes.

Check it out!

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Displayer and Sponsor Application Form

The City of Oshawa invites sponsors and non-profit community organizations to apply to attend Kars on King. The application deadline is August 5.

Apply today!

2025 Kars on King Vehicle Registration Form 

Kars on King Terms and Conditions

Owners are required to register their vehicles with their information as a registration package is mailed to each participant.

  • Car owners will be issued an information package and a parking access pass which must be displayed on the dash to enter the road closure.
  • The pass cannot be duplicated and sent to other car owners as it is specific to your vehicle.
  • Cars without a pass may not have access and could be turned away even if they are registered.
  • Cars are to be in place by 3:15 p.m. and may not exit the event until the end of the event  or 9 p.m. without the assistance of a staff member however, we do ask that you stay until 9 p.m. for the enjoyment of the guests. 
  • The City of Oshawa is not responsible for any theft or damage to any participating vehicle.
  • Parking spots are 'first come, first served' and may not be reserved. Owners are not permitted to save spots for others.
  • All participants must adhere to the City of Oshawa Code of Conduct.
  • No idling or revving of engines while parking, stationary or leaving the venue.
  • Vehicle ignitions must be off while parked.
  • No burn-outs allowed when entering or leaving the venue.
  • Radio and/or stereos are to not be used in an extreme loud or offensive manner, the City of Oshawa reserves the right to ask the participant to turn off any such music.
  • Vehicles are not permitted to leave or move in the venue during the event without the assistance of an event staff member.
  • Vehicles may depart once staff have been given approval by the Police and when it is safe to do so.
  • As a displayer at this event, I understand that the City will be taking photos and videos during the event for future promotional purposes and that my likeness and/or vehicle may be used for this purpose.
 2025 Kars on King Vehicle Registration Form 

Hotel Packages

Planning a visit from out of town? Book the Auto Lovers Family Getaway experience, available from August 19 to 23, for the ultimate automotive adventure. This limited-time package includes a stay at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, admission to the Canadian Automotive Museum and Canadian Tank Museum, and the chance to enjoy Kars on King. For more details, visit oshawatourism.com/Stay

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Ontario Power Generation
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