Run to the Pines
AUG 30, 2025 | PINE MOUNTAIN CLUB, CA
Show off your sweet ride at the Auto Show, shop at the vendor bazaar, and enjoy live music all while taking in beautiful mountain views.
What’s this rumble in the mountains?
The Run to the Pines Auto Show (RTTP) is part of the PMCCPOA’s Annual Festival Series in Pine Mountain Club, California (PMC). A picturesque mountain town located in Los Padres National Forest’s Mt. Pinos District, PMC has a variety of shops and eateries among stellar views of steep mountains and pine tree forests. Our show allows the entry of not only classic cars and trucks, but motorcycles and unique vehicles as well. Whether you’re looking to show off your ride or take a gander, there is a little something for everyone. So, come take a ride up to PMC, and enjoy the cars, shopping, live music, tasty fare, and the view.
Start your engines... it's our 25th Anniversary!
Start your engines... it's our 25th Anniversary!
2025 Information
Registration at the gate begins Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 7:00am. If you preregistered please bring your completed application, proof of payment and valid ID. If you plan to sign up at the gate the day of the show the fee will be $50.
The Award Ceremony will begin at roughly 2:00pm. There will be awards in each class as well as one for “Kid’s Choice,” “People’s Choice” and “Best in Show”.
Enter the Auto Show
To register your ride for the show online, click here OR you can download the entry form here and mail it in.
Sponsor Our Festival
To become a RTTP Sponsor, click here OR you can download the form here and mail it in.
Become a Vendor
To become a vendor at the bazaar, click here OR you can download the form here and mail it in.
2024 Auto Show Winners
BEST OF SHOW
Kris Straidle, 1970 Chevy El Camino
KIDS CHOICE
Mike Burnett, 1932 Ford Roadster
PEOPLES CHOICE
Hayko Talasya, 1965 Shelby Cobra
CLUB AWARD
Golden State Mustangs
BEST FOREIGN / EUROPEAN
1st Place - Tom Carlislee, 1972 Volvo 1800E
2nd Place - Bill Martin, 1978 Datsun 280Z
BEST TRUCK
1st Place - Elaine Byrd, 1947 Studebaker M5
2nd Place - Joel Bauer, 1966 Chevy K10
BEST MOTORCYCLE
1st Place - Dave McGachan, 2022 Ural Sidecar
2nd Place - Tom Parker, 2008 Harley Davidson Softtail
BEST MUSCLE
1st Place - Chuck Perdue, 1967 Camaro
2nd Place - Ted Saraf, 1968 Dodge Police Pursuit
BEST MODERN MUSCLE
1st Place - Mitch Townsend, 2024 Corvette Z06
2nd Place - Don Strash, 2020 C8 Corvette
BEST OFF ROAD
1st Place - Tim Ryan, Sand Rail High Performance
2nd Place - David Coleman, 1956 Chevy 3600 4x4 Truck
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
1st Place - Wendell & Debbie Widhalm, 1965 Chevy El Camino
PRE 1940
1st Place - Clint VanHooser, 1923 T-Bucket
2nd Place - Brandy Young, 1934 Ford Victoria
1940 - 1949
1st Place - Melinda Jessen, 1949 Studebaker
2nd Place - John Dermody, 1940 Ford Coupe
1950 - 1959
1st Place - KJ Miller, 1957 Ford Fairlane
2nd Place - Ray & Nikki Dayton, 1956 Oldsmobile
1960 - 1969
1st Place - Carol Newkirk, 1969 Plymouth GTX
2nd Place - David Carlson, 1963 Ford Fairlane
1970 - 1979
1st Place - Geoff Burnaugh, 1972 Ford Lincoln Mark 4
2nd Place - Connie Voliva, 1970 Chevy El Camino
2024 Auto Show Gallery
Thank You 2024 Sponsors!
Many make Run to the Pines (RTTP) possible, and we especially could not do it without the support of our fine Sponsors. Please check them out, frequent them and say “thank you” when you see them.
Where’s PMC?
RTTP Festival Location
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
More Info
PMC is located in the eastern Los Padres National Forest at about 5,500ft in elevation, nestled in a steep valley near the intersection of Kern, Ventura, and Los Angeles Counties. A short road trip from Bakersfield, Santa Clarita, Ventura, Santa Barbara, LA, and SLO, PMC makes for a great getaway whether stopping by for the day or an extended vacation.
Directions
Links for directions to PMC from various nearby cities are available here.
Start planning your trip.
Check out the PMC Village Directory for nearby lodging and local eateries and shops.
Find out more information about activities located in the area and PMC’s beautiful backyard, Los Padres National Forest.
