Woodward Dream Cruise Parking & Events

06/02/2026

M1 Concourse in Pontiac announces major expansion plans to add a 1/8 Mile drag strip, off-road course, electric kart track, immersive racing, golf and shooting simulators, two custom slot car tracks, and a full-service restaurant. Check out all the info at the following link:

M1 Concourse announced a major expansion, with many different areas expected to open this summer.

More information at the link in the comments.

05/29/2026

Joe Hildebrand is BACK with his NEW retail store!
JOE'S Mancave Garage Accessories & More
Located at Canterbury Village
2346 Joslyn Ct.
Lake Orion, MI
(248)762-1393
[email protected]
Are you looking for neon clocks, neon signs, street signs, novelty signs, racing and automotive decor, t-shirts, college & pro sports signs, gifts & memorabilia, or anything else you might like to spruce up your garage, shop, man cave, office, den, or restaurant? Joe has what you are looking for. And he has done so much to promote so many of our automotive events locally, including the Woodward Dream Cruise. You must check out his new storefront! Check out some of the stuff he has in the pics below, plus so much more:
(by the way, Joe will have NEW 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise street signs available in a few weeks, so stay tuned)

05/29/2026

Shanbom Eye Specialist is renting their parking lot to a third party (corporate, car club, vendors, etc) the weekend of the Woodward Dream Cruise, Friday August 14th and Saturday August 15th 2026. See photos below.
Address:
28747 Woodward (west side of Woodward, south of 12 Mile Rd)
Berkley 48072
The parking lot includes:
-40+ parking spots
-Covered area / awning attached to the building
-Direct access and large frontage on Woodward (high visibility)
-$2,500 / day + application fee from the City of Berkley.
Contact Jenna at (248) 546-2133 or (586) 747-2185 for more information.

05/26/2026

The Bronco Nation's Ford Bronco Corral registration is now OPEN for Ford Bronco and Bronco Sport owners as part of the 2026 Ferndale Dream Cruise & Woodward Dream Cruise!
Saturday, August 15 is the date. West 9 Mile Road, east of Woodward in Ferndale is the location for this Bronco Nation cornerstone event where several blocks are cordoned off and dedicated to all things Ford Bronco, Bronco merch, and where you can share with other fans and friends of the Bronco!
Click here for the Ford Bronco Corral information:
https://thebronconation.com/news/save-the-date-the-2026-ford-bronco-corral-at-the-woodward-dream-cruise-t.23892/
Click here to join The Bronco Nation (free or premium membership) and to register for the Bronco Corral:
https://tinyurl.com/2026-Bronco-Corral

Sign-ups for the 2026 Bronco Corral begin on Friday. Premium members get a head start.

05/26/2026

As part of the 2026 Woodward Dream Cruise, make your annual stop to the 2026 Birmingham Cruise Event, right in Downtown Birmingham!
https://downtownbirmingham.com/events/birmingham-cruise-event
Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Featuring nearly 200 classic cars of all makes and models, sponsor exhibits from Chevrolet and others, food vendors and more.
The event is located along South Old Woodward Avenue, from Maple Rd. to Lincoln Street. South Old Woodward Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic from Maple Rd. to Lincoln Street in preparation for, and during the event.
Attention Car Clubs: Now is the time to register your car club for the Birmingham Cruise Event. Club applications received by June 19, 2026, will be entered into our lottery. Applications received after that will be accepted based on space availability. Your club will be notified regarding acceptance. REGISTER YOUR CLUB HERE, where you can find rules and requirements.
https://64melinda.wufoo.com/forms/wutnirz1xqjzte/

Birmingham Cruise Event | Events | Downtown Birmingham

05/26/2026

Hey Mopar owners and fans!
6 MORE DAYS!
Tickets for HEMI'NSANITY go on sale Monday, June 1!
Woodward Dream Cruise weekend is getting closer… and so are tickets for 2026 Modern Street HEMI Shootout HEMI’nsanity.
Two days of Dodge & Mopar culture:
• Drag racing at Milan Dragway
• Woodward Avenue cruising
• Sold out parking lot, 5 years straight
This is the summer destination for the Dodge and Mopar community.
Hesitation will not be rewarded.
Tickets will be available at https://hemirace.com/races/heminsanity/
LX & Beyond Nationals
Modern Street HEMI Shootout Dodge Ram Trucks Mopar

02/18/2026

Visit the Bloomfield Township Public Library on Sunday, February 22 at 3:00 p.m., and help celebrate GM's Pontiac brand's 100th Birthday, where Tim Dye of the Pontiac Transportation Museum will discuss the history of the beloved, iconic Pontiac brand, which was created in 1926.
He'll also introduce us to some of the company's leaders, a "who's who" of Detroit automotive history, including Bloomfield residents Bunkie Knudsen and John Delorean. An avid collector of all things "Pontiac," Dye will weave facts and images into a fascinating story of the company and its leadership.
Presented by the Bloomfield Historical Society and Bloomfield Township Public Library.
The library is located at:
1099 Lone Pine Rd.(just east of Telegraph)
Bloomfield Township, MI 48302

On Sunday, February 22 at 3:00 p.m., join Tim Dye of the Pontiac Transportation Museum who will discuss the history of the beloved, iconic Pontiac brand, which was created in 1926.

He'll also introduce us to some of the company's leaders, a "who's who" of Detroit automotive history, including Bloomfield residents Bunkie Knudsen and John Delorean. An avid collector of all things "Pontiac," Dye will weave facts and images into a fascinating story of the company and its leadership.

Presented by the Bloomfield Historical Society and Bloomfield Township Public Library.

02/13/2026

Mopar fans and owners! Your Woodward Dream Cruise visit won't be complete until you check out HiEMI'nsanity! Join LX & Beyond Nationals and Modern Street HEMI Shootout for this annual event that sells out every year, right on Woodward! Tickets available soon!

August 14–15, HEMI’nsanity is where the Dodge and Mopar world concentrates during Dream Cruise Weekend — and LX & Beyond Nationals is co-hosting the Saturday experience.

HEMI’nsanity parking lot has sold out EVERY Saturday for the last 5 years. Hesitation won’t be rewarded. Tickets are coming.

Free lunch for registered attendees.
Special guests. Brand executives.
LXBN car show judging.

And let’s be real… when HEMI’nsanity shows up on Woodward, Dodge usually isn’t far behind.