KOOL APRIL NITES 2023
Get ready for Kool April Nites in Redding, California!
Kool April Nites is a week-long celebration of classic cars and all things automotive. Expect to find show and shines, trophies, food, music, and more. You won’t want to miss this annual highlight of the spring season!
Kool April Nites 2023 Event Details
As the people at Kool April Nites like to say, “Prepare to have more fun than two teenagers in a rumble seat at the drive-in!”
RELATED INFO: Plan Your Stay in Redding
Friday Nite Cruise
The Friday Nite Cruise in Redding is an iconic event that brings together car enthusiasts from all over Northern California.
The cruise takes place on the final Friday of the week-long event and features a parade of classic cars cruising the streets of downtown Redding.
The streets are lined with spectators who come to admire the beautifully restored vehicles and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
For official rules and details, visit KoolAprilNites.com.
Kool April Nites Car Show
2023 Kool April Nites Schedule:
FRIDAY, APRIL 21
6th Annual Spring Fest Car Show
3:00 pm – 9:00 pm | 1504 Market St, Redding
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
Lithia Chevrolet Show & Shine
10:00 am – 1:30 pm | 200 East Cypress Ave, Redding
Anderson River Park Show & Shine
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | 2800 Rupert Rd, Anderson
Big League Dreams Show & Shine
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm | 20155 Viking Way, Redding
SUNDAY, APRIL 23
Kent’s Meat Show & Shine
10:00 am – 2:00 pm | 8080 Airport Rd, Redding
Win River Casino Show & Shine
11:00 am – 2:00 pm | 2100 Redding Rancheria Rd, Redding
Locust Street Auto Show & Shine
10:00 am – 2:00 pm |905 Locust St, Redding. Colt 45’s
Show & Shine
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm | 1000 W. Cypress Ave, Redding.
MONDAY, APRIL 24
Willow Springs Memory Care Show & Shine
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | 191 Churn Creek Rd, Redding
Subarama Sandwich Shop Show & Shine
11:00 am – 2:00 pm | 2658 Hilltop Dr, Redding
Red Lion Hotels Show & Shine
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | 1830 Hilltop Dr, Redding
Enterprise High School Starship Fundraiser
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | 700 Auditorium Dr, Redding
TUESDAY, APRIL 25
WCP Solutions Show and Shine
10:00 am – 1:00 pm | 4041 Eastside Rd, Redding
Kuebler’s Furniture/Shasta Center Show & Shine
11:00 am – 3:00 pm | 1894 Churn Creek Rd, Redding
Riverview Golf & Country Club Show & Shine
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm | 4200 Bechelli Lane, Redding
Simpson University Show & Shine
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | 2211 College View Dr, Redding
Parsons Junior High School Fundraiser
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | 700 Auditorium Dr, Redding
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26
Kool April Nites Big Show & Cruise Registration
9:00 am – 6:00 pm | 700 Auditorium Dr, Redding
Paint Mart & Interstate Batteries Show & Shine
11:00 am – 2:00 pm | 2330 Larkspur Lane, Redding
Hen House Show & Shine
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm | 2621 Hartnell Ave, Redding
Redding Motorsports Park Show & Shine
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | 6750 Old Oregon Trail, Redding
Players Pizza Show & Shine
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm | 2305 Balls Ferry Rd, Anderson
Foothill High School Fundraiser
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm | 700 Auditorium Dr, Redding
CR Gibbs’ Drive-In Movie Night: “Grease”
8:00 pm – 11:00 pm | 700 Auditorium Dr, Redding
Thursday 27 April Kool April Nites Big Show & Cruise Registration
9:00 am – 6:00 pm | 700 Auditorium Dr, Redding
R & R Auto & Truck Repair Show & Shine
10:00 am – 1:00 pm | 3165 Twin View Blvd, Redding Pop’s 50’s
Show & Shine
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | 3443 S. Market St, Redding
Crown Motors & Redding Chamber Mixer
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | 555 Cypress Ave, Redding
Kool April Nites Corn Hole Tournament
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm | 700 Auditorium Dr, Redding
FRIDAY, APRIL 28
Kool April Nites Big Show & Cruise Registration
9:00 am – 5:00 pm | 700 Auditorium Dr, Redding
Enterprise High School Show & Shine
10:30 am – 1:00 pm | 3411 Churn Creek Rd, Redding
O’Reilly’s Auto Parts/SF Deli Show & Shine
10:00 am – 1:00 pm | 2395 Athens Ave, Redding
Marquis Shasta Show & Shine
11:00 am – 1:00 pm | 3550 Churn Creek Rd, Redding
Mechanics Bank Show & Shine
11:00 am – 3:00 pm |185 Hartnell Ave, Redding
Kool April Nites Cruise
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Hilltop Dr /Churn Creek Rd, Area, Redding
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
Kool April Nites Big Show
7:00 am – 4:00 pm | 700 Auditorium Dr, Redding
National Anthem Performed by Sara Cooper
9:45 AM
Asphalt Cowboys Pancake Breakfast
7:00 am – 10:30 am | $5.00 per person
Raffle City, Inside Civic Auditorium
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
DJ Jake Easy Spinning the Classics
8:00 am – 4:00 pm Shasta Classics Poker Walk
8:00 am – 4:00 pm, $5 per hand. Best hand takes all. $500 grand prize.
Hill Street Band Performance
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
Kool April Nites Winning Cars on Display
8:00 am – 1:00 pm | 700 Auditorium Dr, Redding
Asphalt Cowboys Pancake Breakfast
8:00 am – 10:30 am, $5.00 per person
Car Corral
8:00 am – 1:00 pm | $25 to enter your vehicle in the Corral
Shasta Classics Poker Walk $500 Winning Hand Announcement
11:45 am – 11:50 pm
Lithia Chevrolet Engine Ticket Drawing
11:50 am – 11:55 am Circle of Champions Awards Presentation | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Looking for the Kool April Nites Cruise Route?
Get ready to enjoy miles of classic cars cruising around Redding from 6:30 PM – 8:00 pm. Street closures begin at 5:30, so stake out your spot early and don’t forget to bring the snacks!
Kool April Nites Cost
There is no charge to attend the Kool April Nites Car Show, Friday Nite Cruise, or Show and Shine events.
To register as a participant in the events, registration is $50 until April 1st. After this date, the fee is $60 and includes your passes for the Friday Nite Cruise and Saturday Car Show at the Redding Civic Auditorium.