The 17th annual Pagosa Springs Area Car Show wrapped up on June 13, leaving behind the rumble of engines, the warmth of community and memories that will carry Pagosa Springs through to next summer.
Hosted at Yamaguchi Park, the two-day event drew hundreds of attendees and showcased 117 registered vehicles against the stunning backdrop of the San Juan Mountains.
Admission remained free to the public, keeping the event true to its roots as a celebration for the entire community. Families, car enthusiasts and curious visitors alike spread across the park grounds, taking in an impressive variety of vehicles that ranged from polished classics to custom builds.
The Show ‘n’ Shine judged competition drew serious competitors and admiring crowds in equal measure, while People’s Choice voting gave every attendee a voice in honoring their favorite rides.
This year’s event also featured some welcome additions to the festivities. The cornhole tournament brought a lively competitive spirit to the grounds of Yamaguchi Park with the winners being:
• First place: Al and Janelle Bryant.
• Second place: Evie and Rex Bryant.
• Third place: Toby Young and Gene Flaherty.
• Fourth place: Mike and Max Bradley.
The 1/25 scale Model Car show offered a charming counterpoint to the full-sized machines on display, drawing particular interest from all our visitors. Check out our Facebook page for winners.
Live music from the Brooks-i Band kept the atmosphere festive Friday night, and DJ JP kept the music going throughout Saturday, and a strong lineup of food and drink vendors ensured no one left hungry.
The Pagosa Pinup Contest, a beloved tradition of the show, crowned Danae Canela as the 2026 Pin-Up Queen — a well-deserved recognition that drew enthusiastic applause from the crowd.
None of it would have been possible without the generosity of the event’s sponsors.
Equally deserving of recognition are the volunteers who gave their time and energy to keep the event running smoothly from setup to teardown. A heartfelt thank-you goes to Arlene and Don Jones, Elsa White, Jessie Burk, John Steinert, Jules Johnson, Kelly Spence, Brandon Carlisle, Ken Rogers, Monte McAllister, Robin Williams, Shayla McClure, Mallory McKinney, Mark Douthey, Sierra Montoya and Theresa Suchanek. Their dedication behind the scenes —managing registration, helping to sell cold beverages and lending a hand wherever needed — was the backbone of this event.
2026 Special Awards
• Best in Show: 1972 Chevy Nova owned by Randy Webster, Pagosa Springs.
• People’s Choice: 1941 Chevrolet Panel Delivery, Mitch Thompson, Pagosa Springs.
• Chamber Choice: 1955 Ford Thunderbird, Keith Corrigan, Pagosa Springs.
2026 Show ‘n’ Shine
Winners
Muscle Cars — Pre-1985
• First place: 1967 Chevy Nova, Chad Chavez, Alamosa.
• Second place: 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle, Cody and Dawn Ross, Pagosa Springs.
Muscle Cars — 1986-Present
• First place: 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, Bianca Hinojos, Pagosa Springs.
• Second place: 2023 Dodge Challenger, Don Jones, Pagosa Springs.
Original Car
• First place: 1969 Lincoln Continental, Jerold Baca, Espanola, N.M.
• Second place: 1982 Chevrolet Cavalier Wagon, Glenn Sterkel, Pagosa Springs.
Ford
• First place: 1967 Ford Fairlane, Keith Pepper, Monte Vista.
• Second place: 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback, Jerry Smith, Pagosa Springs.
Chevrolet
• First place: 1967 Chevy Camaro Coupe, Bill Powers, Durango.
• Second place: 1967 Chevy Camaro, Kevin Portnell, Pagosa Springs.
MOPAR
• First place: 1964 Plymouth Valiant, Brandon Tanner, Pagosa Springs.
Import
• First place: 1956 Porsche Speedster C, Melinda Lutz, Pagosa Springs.
• Second place: 1960 VW Beetle, Laura Pinkney, Durango.
Convertible
• First place: 1957 Ford Thunderbird, Bobby Phillips, Pagosa Springs.
• Second place: 1955 Ford Thunderbird, Keith Corrigan, Pagosa Springs.
Rat Rod
• First place: 1936 Plymouth P1, Liz Sands, Los Ojos, N.M.
• Second place: 1931 Ford Coupe, Keith Tice, Pagosa Springs.
Truck
• First place: 1959 Chevrolet Apache Series 3100, Dave Robb, Pagosa Springs.
• Second place: 1957 Chevrolet 3300, RC Caveness, Arboles.
4x4
• First place: 1979 Ford Bronco, John Dee Sledge, Pagosa Springs.
• Second place: 1977 Toyota Land Cruiser, Jeff Heitz, Pagosa Springs.
Commercial
• First place: 1987 Dodge Diplomat, Mike Sindelar, Ignacio.
• Second place: 1956 International Fire Truck, Pagosa Springs Fire Department, Pagosa Springs.
Custom Vehicle
• First place: 1972 Chevy Nova, Randy Webster, Pagosa Springs.
• Second place: 1990 Jeep YJ, Stephan Runge, Pagosa Springs.
Under Construction
• First place: 1979 GMC C15 Heavy Half, James Jennings, Pagosa Springs.
Special Interest
• First place: 1941 Chevrolet Panel Delivery, Mitch Thompson, Pagosa Springs.
• Second place: 1991 Ford F-350, Glenn Sterkel, Pagosa Springs.
Pre-1945 — All Models
• First place: 1929 Ford Model A Roadster, Bob McCoy, Bayfield.
• Second place: 1930 Ford Model A, William Wittwer, Pagosa Springs.
Motorcycle
• First place: 2012 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, Craig Norton, Pagosa Springs.
• Second place: 2013 Honda Fury, Marshall Currier, Pagosa Springs.
The Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce looks forward to building on this year’s momentum and welcoming the community back for the 18th annual Pagosa Springs Area Car Show June 11-12, 2027, at Yamaguchi Park.
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