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The Custom and American Show is set to return to Beaulieu on Father’s Day, Sunday 21 June 2026, bringing with it a packed line-up of American vehicles, custom builds, live entertainment and family attractions. Hosted in association with the Solent Renegades club, the event is one of the best-known dates on the summer calendar for fans of US machinery and individual automotive style.
Visitors to this year’s Custom and American Show at Beaulieu can expect hundreds of vehicles on display, from classic Camaros to modern Mustangs, alongside hot rods, customs, bikes and trikes. A film and TV display is also planned, with vehicles listed so far including Scooby Doo’s Mystery Machine, KITT from Knight Rider, a DeLorean Time Machine from Back to the Future, Herbie, an Austin Powers tribute car and the Dodge Monaco 350 from The Blues Brothers.
Custom car builder and show ambassador Andy Saunders is due to return with several of his creations, including Metropolis, Daroo 1/3, Tetanus and Maxime’s Sundancer. Live entertainment will include Dorset-based band Route 66, Craig Jefferson’s Elvis tribute act and Carrie-Anne performing her Dolly Parton tribute show, while Resolution Dance Company will again provide American-style cheerleading performances.
There will be plenty for families too, with fairground rides, free face painting and glitter tattoos, plus extra attractions around the grounds. Prize-giving will take place at 3.30pm in the Arena, with awards including The People’s Best in Show, The Solent Renegades Choice, the Brian Ackland Memorial Award and the Andy Saunders Award. Entry also includes access to Beaulieu attractions such as the National Motor Museum, Little Beaulieu, Palace House and Beaulieu Abbey.
For anyone planning a visit, advance visitor tickets are available through the official Beaulieu event page, with booking information also available for participants. Beaulieu advises visitors to pre-book online in advance.
Fancy taking part? Book your participant tickets here.
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