Best Cars and Coffee Events in Maryland 2026 | Complete Guide

# Best Cars and Coffee Events in Maryland 2026

Maryland punches well above its weight in the Cars and Coffee scene. Wedged between the Beltway bustle of the D.C. suburbs and the laid-back beaches of the Eastern Shore, the Old Line State offers something for every kind of car enthusiast - weekly Saturday morning staples, year-round Sunday gatherings, and seasonal monthly meets spread across the state.

Here is your complete guide to every Cars and Coffee event in Maryland for 2026.

Central Maryland

1. Hunt Valley Horsepower (Hunt Valley)

Location: Hunt Valley Towne Centre, between Iron Rooster and Marshalls - 50 Shawan Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21030

When: Every Saturday, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (Year-Round)

Website: [horsepowering.com](https://www.horsepowering.com/)

Hunt Valley Horsepower is arguably the flagship Cars and Coffee event in Maryland. Running every single Saturday - rain, shine, or snow - this weekly meet draws everything from daily drivers to six-figure exotics. The Hunt Valley Towne Centre lot fills up fast with Porsches, Corvettes, vintage muscle, and the occasional hypercar. The nearby Iron Rooster restaurant makes grabbing breakfast before or after a breeze. If you only attend one Maryland car meet, make it this one.

2. Burtonsville Cars & Coffee - "Church of the Holy Doughnut" (Burtonsville)

Location: Burtonsville Shopping Center, Greene Turtle Parking Lot - 15650 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866

When: Every Sunday, 7:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Year-Round, Weather Permitting)

Website: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ChurchOfTheHolyDonut/)

Affectionately known as the Church of the Holy Doughnut, this Montgomery County institution has earned a cult following among D.C.-area car enthusiasts. The vibe is welcoming and unpretentious - you will see everything from modified JDM imports and classic American trucks to European sports cars and the occasional rat rod. The Sunday morning timing makes it an easy pairing with Hunt Valley on Saturday if you want a full car-culture weekend.

Greater Baltimore Area

3. Cars & Coffee - Bel Air

Location: The Festival at Bel Air, near Kohl's

When: Every Sunday, 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM (Year-Round)

Website: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BelAirCarsandCoffee/)

Bel Air's Sunday morning meet is a favorite in Harford County. The early 7 AM start rewards early risers with a relaxed atmosphere and good variety of vehicles before the parking lot gets busy with shoppers. Year-round scheduling means there is always a reason to set your alarm, though the summer months naturally draw the biggest turnouts with convertibles and classics coming out of hibernation.

D.C. Suburbs (Montgomery County)

4. Cars & Coffee - Gaithersburg

Location: Rio Lakefront, Gaithersburg

When: Second Sunday of the Month, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (April - October)

Website: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/GaithersburgCarsandCoffee/)

Gaithersburg's monthly meet at the Rio Lakefront development benefits from a scenic setting and a strong Montgomery County car community. The seasonal schedule (April through October) means every gathering feels like an event rather than routine. Expect a solid mix of European luxury, Japanese tuners, and American muscle. The surrounding shops and restaurants at Rio make it easy to turn the morning into a full outing.

Southern Maryland

5. Cars & Coffee - Waldorf

Location: St. Charles Towne Center, near Macy's

When: Third Sunday of the Month, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (April - October)

Website: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WaldorfCarsandCoffee/)

Waldorf's monthly meet serves the Southern Maryland and Charles County car community. The St. Charles Towne Center lot provides plenty of space for a growing group of regulars who bring everything from classic Mustangs and Camaros to modern sports cars. The third-Sunday cadence and seasonal schedule keep it manageable and well-attended.

Eastern Shore

6. Cars & Coffee - Ocean City

Location: The Coffee Beanery, Ocean City

When: Every Sunday, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Year-Round)

Website: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/OceanCityCarsandCoffee/)

Beach town meets car culture. Ocean City's year-round Sunday meet is a pleasant surprise for enthusiasts visiting the shore or living on the Eastern Shore full-time. The Coffee Beanery provides the caffeine while the parking lot fills with a colorful mix of weekend cruisers, trucks, and the occasional show car. Summer brings tourists and bigger turnouts; winter mornings are more intimate affairs with the local regulars.

Annual Events

7. Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show (Rockville)

Location: Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park - 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20851

When: Annual, October (Saturday, 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM)

Website: [rockvillemd.gov](https://rockvillemd.gov/667/Rockville-Antique-and-Classic-Car-Show)

While not a traditional Cars and Coffee format, this city-sponsored annual show at the beautiful Glenview Mansion grounds is worth marking on your calendar. Held every October, the show features antique and classic vehicles judged in multiple categories, with the Mayor and Council Award as the top honor. Food vendors and the picturesque Civic Center Park setting make it a great fall afternoon for the whole family.

Planning Your Maryland Car Meet Weekend

Maryland's geography makes it possible to hit multiple events in a single weekend:

- **Saturday morning:** Hunt Valley Horsepower (8 - 10 AM)

- **Sunday morning:** Burtonsville (7:30 - 11 AM), Bel Air (7 - 9 AM), or Ocean City (9 - 11 AM)

- **Monthly specials:** Gaithersburg (2nd Sunday) or Waldorf (3rd Sunday)

Tips for Maryland Events

- **Arrive early.** Hunt Valley and Bel Air both fill up quickly, especially in summer.

- **Check the weather.** Year-round events still run in winter, but turnout drops significantly in cold or wet weather.

- **Respect the lots.** These events happen in shared commercial parking lots - no burnouts, no revving, no blocking businesses.

- **Bring cash.** Some nearby food spots are cash-preferred.

Find Every Maryland Event

Browse all Maryland Cars and Coffee events on the [Cars and Coffee Directory](https://www.carsandcoffeedirectory.com) to get locations, schedules, and links for every meet in the state.