South Jersey Automotive Spectacular Returns with 21st Glassboro Car Show and Food Truck Festival
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South Jersey Automotive Spectacular Returns with 21st Glassboro Car Show and Food Truck Festival
The free, family-friendly event of Labor Day weekend returns to Downtown Glassboro.
Glassboro, NJ—The Borough of Glassboro is proud to present the beloved automotive spectacular of Labor Day Weekend, the 2026 Glassboro Car Show & Food Truck Festival. This free, family-friendly event kicks off on Friday, September 4, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Gearheads across South Jersey and the Delaware Valley will be able to enjoy 250+ show cars, which will be judged across 16 categories. Explore muscle cars, amazing imports, vintage classics, and more throughout the Downtown festivities. Attendees are encouraged to vote for their favorite entry in the People’s Choice Award.
“The Car Show and Food Truck Festival is a true community event that brings thousands of people from across South Jersey and the Delaware Valley together in Downtown Glassboro for celebration,” said Councilman George Cossabone Sr. “Whether you are competing in the Car Show, sampling our Food Truck lineup, or enjoying our musical setlist, we welcome you to the Glassboro family with open arms.”
The 2026 Food Truck lineup is unrivaled throughout South Jersey. Sample international flavors from the 20+ food trucks lining Victoria St. In addition to the food offerings, attendees can enjoy local beer, wine, and spirits at two beer gardens, sponsored by Landmark Americana. All are invited throughout the region to wine and dine throughout Downtown.
“We’re proud to continue our support of the Borough of Glassboro and events like the Car Show & Food Truck Festival that bring residents, businesses, and visitors together. At Nexus Properties, we believe being part of a community means more than simply investing in buildings—we want to invest in the people, businesses, and experiences that make Glassboro a great place to live, work, and visit. We’re pleased to support this annual tradition and look forward to another great evening celebrating the Glassboro community,” said the Vice President of Leasing/Marketing of Nexus Properties, Ronda Abbruzzese.
The Glassboro Rotary Club will also be hosting a 50/50 raffle during the event to raise funds for the Paul Blackstock Memorial Scholarship, which benefits students of Glassboro High School. Every raffle ticket purchased will support the Rotary’s mission in investing in the students of the Glassboro community and making a difference in the lives of future leaders.
The musical lineup of the Car Show & Food Truck Festival will kick off on the main stage at 5:30 p.m. with the East Coast Funk Band. Enjoy high-energy dance music from this powerhouse ensemble. Then, at 7 p.m., jive to classic surf tunes with the Surf Jerkz. Following the musical lineup at 8:45 p.m. is the Car Show awards ceremony and 50/50 Raffle Drawing.
The Glassboro Car Show & Food Truck Festival is presented by Nexus Properties and Rowan University. Additional sponsorship is provided by the Law Office of Timothy D. Scaffidi, Xfinity, ABO Plasma, Altius Dispensary, Brothers Auto Center, Chick-Fil-A Mantua Square & Glassboro, Fulton Bank, the Jersey Joint Dispensary, K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel, Renewal by Anderson, ERCO Ceilings & Interiors, Monarch Diner, Tim Skabo – State Farm, and Young Realty.
The 2026 Glassboro Car Show & Food Truck Festival will be held on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Downtown Glassboro. GPS Address: 1 High Street W., Glassboro, NJ 08028. For event information and updates, follow the Borough of Glassboro on social media or visit the Borough's website.