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30th PACIFIC COAST DREAM MACHINES SHOW, THE REVIVAL!
Half Moon Bay's Festival of Magnificent Machines
"The Coolest Show On Earth"
Sunday, April 30, 2023 – 10am to 4pm – Half Moon Bay Airport
WHAT: |
Get ready for a world of wonder at the Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show, a uniquely spectacular showcase of motorized mechanical marvels from throughout the 20th and 21st centuries with a Big Revival Show on Sunday, April 30 from 10am to 4pm at Half Moon Bay Airport. “The Coolest Show On Earth” celebrates its 30th year anniversary with a mesmerizing array of more than 2,000 ultra cool antique, vintage, classic, custom and exotic machines of all kinds on display for public viewing. Automobiles ranging from hot rods, dragsters, customs, low riders, imports, street machines and muscle cars to fanciful touring, luxury, and sports cars; also exceptional vintage warbirds,stylish classics from the 40’s and 50’s, sport, ultralight and homebuilt aircraft, tricked out trucks and custom motorcycles, military and SWAT vehicles, a special display of vintage police cars, world-record streamliners, model-T fire engines, antique engines and tractors from Roots of Motive Power and Early Days Gas Engine & Tractor Society, thrilling helicopter and bi-plane rides, custom bicycles, kinetic art, rolling sculptures, extreme toys, mega-modified machines, advanced “green” technology vehicles, a special display of nostalgia dragsters to honor the former Half Moon Bay Drag Strip, jaw-dropping flyovers by historic military aircraft, monster truck rides, wild and crazy uni-motorcycle drag races, and Bob Senz’ Big Cacklefest – a mass synchronized firing-up of the engines (10am, 12pm, 2pm). Plans for this year's show include a special new "Machines of Tomorrow" showcase with fascinating displays of all things to come in the next-generation of transportation – concept cars, flying cars, robotics, autonomous vehicles, EVs and more. Plus super-thrilling bungee jumping, waterballerz, a 24’ climbing wall and tons of kid’s amusements in the Super Duper Funzone, fabulous food and drink with craft beer, premium wine and custom cocktails, and stellar live music all day –– to benefit the Coastside Adult Day Health Center. Headline attractions scheduled to appear include:
The world’s coolest cars and motoring vehicles. It's one of the west coast's biggest, baddest gatherings of the world's coolest cars. Spectators will get a rare up-close look at antique horseless carriages and Ford Model T's, fanciful touring and luxury cars, powerful sports cars, custom cars and street rods, muscle cars, vintage and modern era high-performance race cars, quirky art and pedal cars, modified street machines with cutting edge styles, exotic high-performance cars, stylish European cars, ultra cool low-riders, sporty compacts, modified imports with flashy graphics, fashionable hip-hop urban show cars, homebuilt kit cars, super-charged turbo cars and trucks, “green” technology/alternative fuel vehicles, streamliners, dragsters, funny cars, gassers, and jet cars. A stunning array of fantastic flying machines will be on display — exceptional vintage warbirds, stylish classics from the 40’s and 50’s, sport, ultralight and homebuilt aircraft. Inspiring flyovers by some of our nation’s most storied military aircraft promise to be a fan favorite — all flown in memory of the late Eddie Andreini Sr., world-renown aerobatics pilot, founding Dream Machines contributor and pillar in the Half Moon Bay community. Ultra thrilling helicopter and vintage biplane rides will also be offered. Super Duper Kidz Funzone with an ultra-thrilling bungee jump, rock climbing wall, wild and wacky waterballerz, plus super cool face painting, body art and glitter tattoos. Fabulous food with some of the Bay’s best food trucks and food vendors serving up delicious street fare. Delicious coastal-infused drink with custom cocktails, wine and beer just for the show – Classic Motorhead IPA and Kolsch from Half Moon Bay Brewing Company, outstanding varietals from Half Moon Bay Winery and go-to cocktail classics like Irish Coffees, Moscow Mules, Jack and Cokes, and fresh fruit Margaritas from Longboard Bar. Plus PathWater, 100% responsibly and locally sourced water in an aluminum reusable bottle. NEW EVENT LAYOUT AND POINTS OF ACCESS: This year’s show will feature a new, improved event layout bringing all the attractions closer together and making it a more walkable, unified show. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW POINTS OF ACCESS TO THE EVENT: THERE ARE SEPARATE ENTRANCES FOR SPECTATOR PARKING (ACCESS FROM CAPISTRANO ROAD AT THE SOUTH END OF THE AIRPORT) VS. DISPLAY VEHICLES, VENDORS, SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS (ACCESS FROM THE AIRPORT MAIN ENTRANCE ON HIGHWAY 1). |
NO PETS, PLEASE: |
Please be considerate. For the safety, comfort, and courtesy of your pets and festival-goers, please leave your pets at home (with the exception of service animals). Large crowds and noise make it a very stressful and dangerous environment for pets. |
WHEN: |
WHEN:The show is open to the public on Sunday, April 30 from 10 am to 4 pm. Gates open at 6:30 am for those that have registered their machine or plan to register the day of show. |
WHERE: |
WHERE:Half Moon Bay Airport, 9850 N. Cabrillo Highway, Half Moon Bay CA 94019 – located on Highway 1, about 20 miles south of San Francisco and 5 miles north of Highway 92. Get directions. |
REGISTER YOUR MACHINE: |
REGISTER YOUR MACHINE:To show a car, truck, motorcycle, aircraft or other machine, the registration fee is $40 ($50 for entries postmarked after April 15) and includes a custom dash plaque and admission for the registrant plus one passenger (must be together in the registered vehicle). |
SPECTATOR ADMISSION: |
SPECTATOR ADMISSION:Spectator admission is $25 in advance ($30 at the gate) for adults (age 18-64), $15 in advance ($20 at the gate) for ages 11-17 and 65+, Free for kids age 10 and under (with paying adult). |
PARKING: |
PARKING:Parking at the event is included in the admission price. There is a designated area for bicycle parking at the south end of the airport at the Mezza Luna walk-in gate. Click here for the event map. |
ACCESSIBLE PARKING: |
ACCESSIBLE PARKING:There will be specially marked accessible parking on the airport grounds. Attendants will be on-site to direct you. Click here for the event map. |
FIRST AID / LOST & FOUND: |
FIRST AID / LOST & FOUND:First aid and lost and found is located at the Information Booth – please refer to the event site map. Click here for the event map. |
PERSONAL CONVEYANCES: |
No personal golf carts or motorized conveyances are permitted at the event. Exceptions will be made for disabled participants with single-person conveyances only. The use of motorized carts, mini-bikes, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and roller/inline skates is not permitted within the gates of the event. |
NOT ALLOWED AT THE EVENT: |
For the safety and comfort of all of our customers, weapons of any type, booming sound systems, pets (with the exception of service animals), cans and glass bottles are NOT PERMITTED within the gates of the event. No outside BBQ's allowed within the gates of the event. No outside alcohol allowed within the gates of the event. |
EVENT BENEFICIARY: |
EVENT BENEFICIARY:The show benefits the Coastside Adult Day Health Center. Thanks in part to fund-raising support from Dream Machines, the modernized, beautiful Coastside Adult Community Center opened in 2014. Drop by their beautiful facility at 925 Main Street in Half Moon Bay. |
WEB / SOCIAL MEDIA: |
WEB / SOCIAL MEDIA:For more event information, "like" our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and visit our Eventbrite page for tickets and registration. |
SPONSOR/EXHIBIT: |
SPONSOR/EXHIBIT:For media, sponsorship and commercial exhibitor inquiries, contact Tim Beeman of Miramar Events at 415-999-2428 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
