See you on Father's Day 2026!
Save the Date!
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Mark your Calendar!
Registrations will open for the 2026 show on March 1
Planning to Register? Here's What's New in 2026:
New! Premium Parking for Show Vehicles
Want
guaranteed parking right in front of the Capitol Building? Now, the 27
parking spaces on the North side of Jefferson will be sold as premium
parking for $50 each on a first-come-first serve basis when
registrations open on March 1. In addition to your parking space and
show t-shirt, premium parking registrants will receive a
professional photograph of their vehicle in front of the Capitol
Building, taken by our event photographer on show day. Please allow two
weeks for your photograph to be emailed to you.
Please note: vehicles may be ineligible for premium parking if they are physically too large to fit in the space.
How it Works: Register
your vehicle as normal when registrations open on March 1. Registration
applications will be processed in the order they are submitted. If your
vehicle is approved, you will be sent an email with a link to pay for
your registration. If you'd like priority parking, select the Priority
Parking Registration option ($50 each) rather than the General
Registration option ($25 each). If you don't see a Priority Parking
option, it means the spots are already sold out. Be sure to register
early and keep an eye on your email inbox!
After you pay, a
confirmation email will be sent to you showing that you have purchased
the Premium Parking option. A staff member will reach out to you around 2
weeks before show day to let you know your space number and arrival
time.
New! Wave Assignment
This year, rather than being randomly assigned, vehicle load-in waves will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis starting with Wave 1. On show day, we do our absolute best to load in the most high-demand spots first, so be sure to register early to lock in a great spot! When your vehicle is accepted into the show, you will receive a confirmation email listing your load-in wave. If you'd like to park nearby another vehicle, do your best to register at the same time so that you are assigned the same load-in wave.
Changes to voting!
This year, each vehicle can only receive one vote per vehicle, per person, per category! Additionally, each vehicle will only be rewarded in their highest voted category and vehicles will not be eligible to win in more than one category.
New Payment Platform!
This year, we are using a new payment platform for show participants to pay their registration fees. You will still receive a link via email to pay online when your vehicle is accepted into the show, but the interface of the payment site will look a little different this year. Payment via mailed checks will still be accepted.
Check out some of our favorite pics from the 2025 show!
The 2025 Father's Day Car Show was made possible thanks to these Sponsors:
Supporting Sponsors:
Booth Sponsors:
Father's Day Car Show is operated by Downtown Boise Association a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization.
ACCESSIBILITY
Father's Day Car Show strives to be accessible and accommodating to all downtown visitors and event attendees. This event provides accessible bathrooms, wheelchair access and most furniture are movable. Please find the event manager on site during the event to answer questions or assist with accessibility needs. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations. Accessible parking stalls can be found throughout downtown and in the nearby public parking garages. For individual questions about our event accessibility or for advanced accommodation requests related to a disability, please email info@downtownboise.org.