RADWOOD NORCAL 2025

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RADWOOD NORCAL 2025 〰️

RADwood NorCal

Sat, July 26th, 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM PST

PayPal Park (google map)

All Ages - Kids 12 and under are free

RADwood is the premier lifestyle event celebrating automotive culture of the ’80s and ’90s. The car show that blends period correct attire with killer music of the most radical era.

This is a festival for cars, trucks, and motorcycles from 1980-1999…and awesome people of all ages. PayPal Park will be set with bars, food, DJ and more. Awards will be presented for nearly a dozen categories, including the coveted Raddest Dressed Award.

This will be our first RADwood in the South Bay and San Jose. We can’t wait to see what killer rides and outfits come out!

Get your tickets today! 

This page will include updated RADWOOD NORCAL event information as it becomes available!


It’s almost time for RADwood NorCal 2025! Here are load-in details for this Saturday, July 26th at PayPal Park.  

SPECTATORS - GENERAL ADMISSION please arrive no earlier than 11:00 AM. RADwood opens to the public at 11 AM. 

The spectator lot is in the Ford Tailgate Lot, parking is $10 all day.  Trailers, please aim for Tailgate lot before unloading and driving your show car in to the show. No trailers allowed into the stadium or display areas.

SPECTATOR LOT - GOOGLE MAP LINK

After parking, proceed on foot to the box office entrance and present your ticket, either printed or on your mobile device, for entry. Kids 12 and under are free but do require a complimentary ticket. And bring a friend! Additional spectator tickets will be available at the box office.

  SHOW CAR LOAD-IN INSTRUCTIONS

Arrival times for show vehicles on Saturday morning are as follows:

  • 8:30 AM: 1980's Royalty show vehicles ($120 ticket) begin arriving at 8:30am

  • 9:00 AM: 1990's Royalty show vehicles ($120 ticket) begin arriving at 9:00am 

  • 9:30 AM: Royalty gate is closed

  • 9:00 AM: 1980's Standard show vehicles ($45 ticket) begin arriving at 9:00am

  • 10:00 AM: 1990's Standard show vehicles ($45 ticket) begin arriving at 10:00am

  • 10:55 AM: Show vehicle gates are closed

  • 11:00 AM: RADwood begins and gates are open to spectators

    Please be patient as we are parking hundreds of show cars in only a few hours and Royalty cars in particular take more time to get into place. For the safety of all on site and per strict fire code regulations, all show vehicles must stay in place until the awards presentation has been completed at 3:30pm.

ROYALTY SHOW VEHICLES 

Royalty show vehicles (and all motorcycles) will first check-in near the main box office area on Earthquakes Way to receive your windshield decal. Then, proceed to the Newhall Gate.

Please have your ticket ready to receive your decal. Show car tickets include one driver and one passenger.

  • 8:30 AM: 1980's Royalty show vehicles ($120 ticket) begin arriving at 8:30am

  • 9:00 AM: 1990's Royalty show vehicles ($120 ticket) begin arriving at 9:00am 

  • 9:30 AM: Royalty gate is closed

ROYALTY CHECK-IN LOCATION - GOOGLE MAP LINK 

Attention ROYALTY Show Cars: We are offering Friday load-in with overnight secure parking. This is optional but encouraged. Royalty show vehicles only, please. If you are able to stage your car this Friday, between 10am-4pm, please email radwood@hagerty.com to coordinate.

ROYALTY (pink) LOAD-IN MAP:

STANDARD SHOW VEHICLES

There is no off site check-in for standard show vehicles. From Coleman Ave, proceed south on Newhall Drive to the Audi Lot entrance. Please have tickets ready- either printed or on your mobile device. See map below with blue arrows.

  • 9:00 AM: 1980's Standard show vehicles ($45 ticket) begin arriving at 9:00am

  • 10:00 AM: 1990's Standard show vehicles ($45 ticket) begin arriving at 10:00am

  • 10:55 AM: Show vehicle gates are closed

STANDARD SHOW CAR ENTRANCE - GOOGLE MAP LINK

If you would like to park together with specific cars, please arrive together, although we cannot guarantee complete group parking. No pop-up tents allowed; there will be ample areas of shade. No outside alcohol. Per strict fire department guidelines, all show vehicles must stay parked and in place until the show ends at 3:30 PM!

STANDARD (BLUE) LOAD-IN MAP:

RADWOOD YOUTH JUDGING

Kids 12 and under are admitted free of charge, and this year, RADWOOD is happy to offer YOUTH JUDGING!

Our Youth Judging Program brings the world of RADWOOD to a kid friendly level. Our young judges will view awesome vehicles up close and interact directly with their owners. This is an opportunity for your child to have fun while learning about automotive history. Our Youth Judging group is targeted at kids ages 5-12. The NorCal youth judging will begin at 1:00pm.

Judging swag will be provided on-site for your child to wear during the program. Looking to sign up? CLICK HERE

More info:

  • The main spectator parking area will be in the Tailgate Lot. Parking fee is $10, cashless payments only please.

  • No outside alcohol will be permitted. There will be bars serving at the show.

  • No pets allowed.

  • Breakfast and coffee will be available for show car entrants starting at 8:30.

  • Lunch service to run from 11am to 3pm.

  • No pop-up tents, please. There is ample shade in the concourse and outside show car area.

  • RADwood runs rain or shine.

  • Remember- all show vehicles must stay in place until the end of the show at approximately 3:30pm per strict fire and venue guidelines. Thank you for respecting this important rule.

Keep checking back here for more details and we’ll see you at PayPal Park. Let’s get RAD!