Every Spring for the past 37 years, something very special happens in Redding, an active city in Northern California, that punches way above its weight, with a population of less than 100,000. It’s called Kool April Nites, a 10-day, epic event when classic cars fill the busy streets, where 10,000+ classic car enthusiasts congregate on Redding’s sidewalks—and rooftops—to watch hundreds of classic cars, pickups, specialty vehicles, and hot rods cruise Redding’s main thoroughf

Redding, California, is about to become the ultimate destination for classic car enthusiasts. From April 17–26, 2026, Kool April Nites returns for its annual week-long celebration — the biggest all-volunteer car show on the West Coast. This isn’t just an event; it’s a high-octane, family-friendly festival that transforms the North State into a chrome-filled playground packed with thousands of classic cars, live entertainment, and community spirit. Whether you’re a die-hard ge

Hey, everybody—especially you classic car enthusiasts from throughout the western USA—now is the time to set your calendars for Kool April Nites' 10-day celebration, April 17–26, 2026, that Redding, California, is famous for... and rightly so! A few Anderson Chamber Greeters If you were fortunate enough to be at the Gaia Hotel in Anderson, California, on Wednesday morning, February 4, 2026, you were front and center to hear Kool April Nites president Ryan Dorosz address doze