# Best Cars and Coffee Events in Minnesota 2026

Minnesota might not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of car culture, but the Land of 10,000 Lakes has a thriving Cars and Coffee scene - nine verified events spread from the Twin Cities metro to Rochester, Mankato, and St. Cloud. The catch is the same one that shapes everything in Minnesota: winter. Most events run April through October, so when the season is on, enthusiasts make the most of it. The result is a concentrated burst of incredible car gatherings every weekend from spring through fall.

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

Twin Cities Metro

1. MN Cars & Coffee (Minneapolis)

Location: Various venues in Twin Cities

When: Monthly (select dates, May - October)

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

This is the big one. MN Cars & Coffee bills itself as one of the largest monthly car shows in the country, and it delivers. Free to attend with pre-registration available, the event rotates between venues across the Twin Cities metro area. Partners with Kannonball Rally and supports Spots Last Stop Canine Rescue, so the community aspect goes beyond just looking at cars. When people talk about Cars and Coffee in Minnesota, this is usually what they mean. Check their website for 2026 venue announcements and dates - they sell out pre-registration spots quickly.

2. Minneapolis Cars & Coffee (Roseville)

Location: Rosedale Center (Parking Lot near Nordstrom), 1221 Rosedale Center, Roseville, MN 55113

When: Every Saturday, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (April - October)

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

The only weekly Cars and Coffee in Minnesota, and that consistency is exactly what makes it special. Every Saturday morning from April through October, the Rosedale Center parking lot fills up with everything from JDM imports to American muscle to European exotics. No pre-registration, no entry fee - just show up. The weekly format builds a regular community while still attracting new faces and new cars every week. If you want a no-planning-required car meet, this is your spot.

3. InterMarque Cars/Coffee (St. Paul)

Location: Associated Dental lot, 1371 7th St W, St. Paul, MN 55102

When: Bi-weekly Sundays (every 2 weeks, April - November)

Website: [intermarque.org](https://intermarque.org/index.php/cars-and-coffee-st-paul/)

InterMarque brings an import-focused twist to the Twin Cities scene. Import cars, scooters, motorcycles, and trucks are all welcome at this bi-weekly Sunday morning meet. Admission is free with a cash or non-perishable food donation supporting the Friends In Need Food Shelf. The event runs every other Sunday from April through November - one of the longer seasons in Minnesota. Note: cancelled if raining at 8 AM. The St. Paul location gives east-metro folks their own home base.

Southwest Metro

4. Cars and Caves (Chanhassen)

Location: Chanhassen AutoPlex

When: Monthly (last Saturday, April - September), 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Website: [chanhassenautoplex.com/cars-and-caves](https://chanhassenautoplex.com/cars-and-caves/)

Named Best Car Show Experience Minnesota by Lake Minnetonka Lifestyle Magazine, Cars and Caves at Chanhassen AutoPlex is a premium experience. The AutoPlex features exotic, classic, custom, and collector cars stored in private garages - think of it as a country club for car enthusiasts. Monthly themes spotlight different makes, so each event has a distinct flavor. Dandy Lion Coffee and Dog Park Gourmet are on site for food and drinks. The four-hour window (9 AM to 1 PM) is generous, and the venue itself is worth the visit even if you are not showing a car.

Greater Minnesota

5. Rochester Cars & Coffee

Location: Apache Mall (Parking Lot near JCPenney), 125 Apache Mall, Rochester, MN 55902

When: Monthly (first Saturday, May - October), 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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

Rochester is the third-largest city in Minnesota, and its Cars and Coffee scene matches that energy. The first Saturday of each month from May through October, the Apache Mall parking lot becomes the gathering point for Southeast Minnesota car enthusiasts. Mayo Clinic brings people from all over the world to Rochester, and some of them bring interesting cars. The two-hour morning format keeps things tight and focused.

6. St. Cloud Cars & Coffee

Location: Crossroads Center (Parking Lot near Macy's), 4101 W Division St, St. Cloud, MN 56301

When: Monthly (fourth Saturday, May - October), 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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

Central Minnesota gets its own monthly Cars and Coffee at Crossroads Center in St. Cloud. The fourth Saturday of each month keeps it from conflicting with Rochester's first-Saturday schedule, which means dedicated enthusiasts can hit both. St. Cloud sits at the crossroads of I-94 and US-10, drawing car people from a wide radius. Same proven mall-parking-lot format that works well across the state.

7. Mankato Cars & Coffee

Location: River Hills Mall (Parking Lot near JCPenney), 1850 Adams St, Mankato, MN 56001

When: Monthly (third Saturday, May - October), 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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

Southern Minnesota's entry in the Cars and Coffee lineup. Mankato sits about 80 miles southwest of the Twin Cities, serving the Minnesota River Valley car community. Third Saturday of each month from May through October. Like Rochester and St. Cloud, the mall parking lot format provides plenty of space and easy access. The staggered scheduling across Minnesota's regional events means you could theoretically hit a different city every weekend.

8. Shining At The River (Cold Spring)

Location: River Of Life Church, 22881 178th Ave, Cold Spring, MN 56320

When: Annual (July)

Website: N/A

This annual car and motorcycle show is part of River Of Life Church's Mid-Summer Celebration. No entry fees - completely free for participants and spectators. Open to all collector or special interest cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Participant voting for top 28 cars/trucks and top 3 motorcycles, plus Best Of Show and People's Choice awards. Dash plaques to the first 50 entries, lunch provided for all participants, and inflatables for the kids. A classic small-town Minnesota car show experience.

9. Cars By The Creek (Cold Spring)

Location: School Field, 5th Ave North, Cold Spring, MN 56320

When: Annual (July)

Website: N/A

Cold Spring's second annual car show takes place on a grass field with shade trees - about as Minnesota as it gets. Dash plaques to the first 250 participants tells you this is a well-attended event. Door prizes include tool chests and power washers (prizes that car people actually want). Over 33 awards in 11 classes, plus a "Laid-Back" class with no awards for people who just want to park and enjoy. The 2025 edition featured a Jeep class with cash awards. An all-day affair running 8 AM to 2:30 PM.

Planning Your Minnesota Car Meet Season

Minnesota's staggered scheduling works in your favor:

- **Weekly:** Roseville runs every Saturday - your reliable fallback.

- **First Saturday:** Rochester

- **Bi-weekly Sundays:** InterMarque (St. Paul)

- **Third Saturday:** Mankato

- **Fourth Saturday:** St. Cloud

- **Last Saturday:** Cars and Caves (Chanhassen)

- **Monthly rotating:** MN Cars & Coffee (various Twin Cities venues)

- **Annual:** Cold Spring shows in July

Tips for Minnesota Events

- **The season is short - use it.** April through October is roughly 28 weekends. With nine events, you could attend a different one almost every week.

- **Roseville is your weekly constant.** No date checking, no planning. Every Saturday, April through October.

- **Cars and Caves is the premium experience.** If you only go to one event outside the weekly, make it Chanhassen.

- **MN Cars & Coffee is the spectacle.** Massive turnout, rotating venues. Check their site early for 2026 dates.

- **Cold Spring is worth the drive.** Two annual shows in a small town with real community feel. July is the month.

- **Weather changes fast.** Minnesota mornings can be cool even in summer. Bring a jacket. And check cancellation policies - InterMarque cancels for rain.

Find Every Minnesota Event

Browse all Minnesota 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.