Join Us at HotRods N’ Heroes! March 29th!

HotRods N’ Heroes is a two-day oceanfront automotive and community event in Huntington Beach presented through a partnership between the 42 Foundation and QruisinPCH. The event brings together Southern California car culture — from hot rods and classics to customs, muscle cars, and exotics — while honoring and supporting law enforcement, first responders, military, and the broader community. Proceeds and awareness generated through the event benefit the 42 Foundation’s work, which includes financial assistance, youth engagement, outreach, and support for officers, their families, and others facing hardship.

The weekend begins with a Pre-Party on Saturday, March 28, 2026, featuring gate opening, opening ceremonies, live music, a main concert, and a DJ after party. The main event takes place Sunday, March 29, 2026, with early car show and vendor load-in, live music throughout the day, a national anthem and city welcome, a trophy ceremony, and a 4:00 PM event wrap-up. The event is free to the public and staged along Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, creating a high-energy backdrop that blends coastal California atmosphere with a large-scale car show experience.

Beyond the vehicles, the event is positioned as a celebration of service, community, and connection. Organizers describe it as more than a car show — it is a platform to strengthen trust and unity between the public and those who serve. Attendees can expect live entertainment, food vendors, sponsor activations, and a dedicated event layout that includes areas such as Heroes Village, vendor zones, and designated event check-in and traffic-flow staging. Sponsors are invited to participate for premium exposure in front of a large, automotive-focused audience in Orange County.

The event also includes a firm code of conduct designed to keep the experience safe and family-friendly, including no drones, outside alcohol, illegal drugs, burnouts, revving, street racing, or unauthorized pop-up tents, with law enforcement on site and all show vehicles required to remain until the posted release time. Altogether, HotRods N’ Heroes is framed as a one-of-a-kind event that merges horsepower with purpose — celebrating car culture while raising support for real community impact.