Break out the polish and elbow grease to prepare for the 2025 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta Car Show.  This year's Car Show will be on Kanawha Blvd

If you would rather complete a paper registration, you can download the registration here: 2025 Car Show Application.pdf

Please mail the completed registration and your $15 payment to: 

Charleston Regatta, Inc.

PO Box 11386

Charleston, WV  25339

Advance Registration $15 (includes sales tax)

Day of Registration: $15.62 (discounted to $15 if paying with cash or check)

AWARD CATEGORIES

Mayor's Choice: Awarded to a vehicle that embodies community spirit, representing the best in automotive passion and local culture. 

Best of Show: Awarded to the vehicle that exemplifies outstanding craftsmanship, attention to detail, and overall presentation. This award recognizes the vehicle that stands out across all categories -- whether it’s a fully restored classic, one-of-a-kind creation, or custom resto-mod, this award honors the car that pushes the boundaries of design and automotive artistry. 

Queen's Choice: Awarded to a vehicle that captures the spirit of the Regatta, and the eye of the Regatta Queens. 

Young Gun (16-21): Highlighting the future of the automotive scene, this class showcases the talent, energy, and fresh perspective of young drivers and builders who are making an impact with their vehicles, from mods to restorations. 

Woman-Owned: Recognizing the passion and drive of female car enthusiasts and entrepreneurs, this class celebrates vehicles owned or built by women and showcases the creativity and skill of women who are making their mark in the automotive world.

Import: Highlighting the vibrant world of Japanese and Korean performance and tuning culture, from modified street racers to classic JDM cars (Honda, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan...)

Domestic: Celebrating the power, innovation and heritage of American-made vehicles ranging from muscle cars and trucks to luxury sedans and modern performance vehicles (Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, Cadillac...)

European: Showcasing European engineering, from classic vintage roadsters to modern luxury and performance (MG, Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz...)

4x4: Celebrating off-road capability and rugged design, this class features vehicles that can conquer any terrain -- from powerful trucks and SUV's to modified off-road machines. 

Classic: Featuring timeless vehicles that have stood the test of time, this class celebrates vehicles from the 1950s to the 1980s, showcasing their enduring style, performance, and influence on the car culture of today.

Antique: Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of automotive history, this class celebrates early 20th-century classics to pre-WWII masterpieces. 

Special Interest: Elevating the creativity and individuality of vehicles that don't fit into traditional categories, this class highlights drag cars, drift cars, lowriders, and other one-of-a-kind builds. 

Best-Repped Club: Awarded to the car club that demonstrates the greatest participation, enthusiasm, and unity--showcasing the camaraderie and commitment of its members.

Pit Crew Pick: Chosen by the event volunteers, the Pit Crew Pick reflects the appreciation and admiration of the volunteers who work behind the scenes to make the event a success.