A weekend of classics at the lake, river, park, mountains and historic downtown...all in one!
Enjoy a weekend with family and friends alongside the beautiful Kern River in historic Kernville! Bring your classic car, hot Rod, truck or motorcycle for 2 days of family-friendly activities at the Kernville Rod Run '26. Now celebrating our 51st year, October 9-10, 2026.
Bring the whole family and join enthusiasts from across the region, showcasing a wide range of vintage & classic rides, vendor displays, kids activities, music, food, raffles, awards, and even cruises to local must-see spots!
Cruise to the Sequoias!
Cruise with us on Friday morning for a leisurely drive through the mountains up to the amazing Sequoia National Forest and Trail of 100 Giants!
Meet at Riverside Park, Kernville at 9:45a
Take a drive around Lake Isabella
Join us for a scenic Cruise around Lake Isabella Saturday after the show, or anytime!
Swap 'til you Drop!
Come out and shop for treasures, collectibles, parts, etc., make your best deal and take them home!
Vendors selling toys, garage art, hard to find parts, vintage collectibles, and more!
Family Downtown Poker Walk
To begin, ask for your FREE Rod Run Poker Walk card at the Registration tent
Visit all of the locations on the list & check out their shops. Please support these local businesses, and make sure to get your card stamped at each one to make your best hand!
Bring back your completed card to Registration with your name and phone # written - prizes will be awarded for best hands!
Car Pre-registration
$55.00
Register by October 7 for Early-Bird pricing. Your eintry includes a full-size Participant Plaque, dash plaque, access to cruises, Poker Walk game card & entry into contention for sponsor awards.
Rod Run and Vintage Iron Swag
Bring back more memories with our event T-Shirts, Stickers & Other Event Collectibles
Awards, Raffles, Kids Games, Music & more!
Trophies for sponsor-picked vehicle awards presented by 2pm on Saturday!
Raffles for a wide range of great prizes picked throughout the day.
Activities for the kids with prizes!
A huge thanks to our sponsors and vendors - please show your support to our businesses!
- Archie's Hardware
- Sierra Gateway Market
- SoCal SK8 & Surf
- Rivernook Campgrounds
- McNally's Outpost - Burgers, Fries & Shakes
- Rods West
- Iron Redemption
- One Spade Youth Packers
- Rapid Auto Registration
- The Mother Lode
- McNally's Fairview Lodge
- Whiskey Flat Antiques
- Schartel's Pinstriping
- Kern River Hotrodders
- Vintage Iron
- And more being added...
