Cars on 5th 2027: A Visitor's Guide to Naples Bayshore
If you're planning to attend Cars on 5th in 2027, start with the biggest change: the main show has moved from Fifth Avenue South to Naples Bayshore Drive. It's scheduled for Saturday, February 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The new site, parking setup, and multi-day program shape how you'll plan your visit. Here's what's known about the event, plus practical ways to make the day easier.
Key Takeaways
- The 2027 main show is on Naples Bayshore Drive, not Fifth Avenue South.
- Cars on 5th Concours runs February 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- The Naples Automotive Experience has events scheduled February 4–7.
- The organizer lists free parking and shuttles at several nearby locations.
- Naples airport rides and festival transportation are separate plans.
Where Cars on 5th Is in 2027
The event moved from Fifth Avenue South
The name reflects Cars on 5th's former downtown location, but the 2027 show is planned for Naples Bayshore Drive in unincorporated Collier County. The northbound lanes are scheduled to close for the event, with the show footprint running from Weeks Avenue to Thomasson Drive. Local coverage reported the move after Naples denied a permit for the former site. Read about the event's move to Bayshore Drive.
Illustrative downtown street scene evoking the event's former setting. The 2027 show is on Bayshore Drive.
Keep the former venue separate from the new one
Fifth Avenue South remains a popular downtown destination for shopping, dining, and evening entertainment. It's a separate outing, not the 2027 show site. If you're extending your stay, our guide to things to do on Fifth Avenue South can help you plan another stop in Naples.
2027 Naples Automotive Experience Schedule
Cars on 5th is the main car show within a larger, four-day event. The official 2027 schedule lists these activities:
| Date | Event | Time and location |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, February 4 | Jay Leno Charity Comedy Night | 6 p.m., Hertz Arena |
| Friday, February 5 | The Jetport Reception | 5–10 p.m., Northern Jet Hangar |
| Saturday, February 6 | Cars on 5th Concours | 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Naples Bayshore Drive |
| Saturday, February 6 | After-party | 6–11 p.m. |
| Sunday, February 7 | Rally for Heroes | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. |
The schedule gives visitors options beyond the main show, though each event has a different setting. If you're attending more than one, plan transportation for each rather than assuming they're walkable from Bayshore Drive.
What to Expect at Cars on 5th Concours
The organizer describes a display of more than 750 rare, exotic, and classic cars. Among the specific groups mentioned are 15 De Tomaso Panteras and 32 Ford GTs and GTDs. That range makes the show appealing whether you follow particular models or simply enjoy seeing unusual cars up close.
The event takes place along a public road rather than inside a convention hall. Expect to walk between displays, so comfortable shoes, sun protection, and water can make several hours outdoors more pleasant. A flexible schedule also leaves time to linger at cars that catch your eye.
The 2027 event information names Patty Baker Humane Society of Naples, while the event homepage names Habitat for Humanity of Collier County. Both organizations appear in the event's published materials.
Tickets and Costs to Plan For
Naples Daily News reported general admission at $50 and VIP admission at $300 for the Saturday show. Its coverage described VIP features that include access to rarer cars, an all-day bar, wine tasting, and catering by Vincenzo Betulia. The same reporting listed the Jetport Reception at $500 . See the 2027 lineup and reported ticket prices.
Treat those figures as reported prices for the listed events, not as a combined weekend pass. The show, reception, comedy night, and after-party are distinct parts of the program, so the cost depends on which ones you choose. Keep room in your budget for food, transportation, and any additional ticketed events.
Parking and Getting to the Show
Use the listed parking and shuttle locations
The organizer lists free parking and shuttles at four locations: the Collier County Government Complex garages near Airport Road and U.S. 41, the National Pickleball Center on Thomasson Drive, Sugden Regional Park, and AC Hotel. The government complex and pickleball center are each listed about half a mile from the show; Sugden Regional Park is listed about 1,300 feet away.
The official Cars on 5th site provides the event's parking information. Choose a listed lot before you set out, then follow event-day directions and posted signs as you approach the Bayshore Drive closure.
Allow time for the road closure
Because the display occupies the northbound lanes between Weeks Avenue and Thomasson Drive, the immediate area will have event traffic and pedestrian activity. Don't plan to drive through the show footprint to reach a curbside drop-off. Give yourself extra time to park and walk or use the listed shuttle service.
If you're meeting friends, set a clear meeting point away from the busiest part of the display. That makes it easier to regroup if your party arrives separately or spends different amounts of time browsing.
Plan Airport and Local Transportation Separately
Naples Municipal Airport is the closest airport to downtown Naples. Many visitors also fly through Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, which offers a wider range of flights. Neither airport is the event site, and the event information doesn't list a dedicated airport shuttle. Arrange your airport transfer separately from your trip to Bayshore Drive.
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Fifth Avenue South makes a separate downtown stop, but it isn't the 2027 Cars on 5th venue.
If you want a broader look at Naples before filling your itinerary, our first-timer's guide to Naples trolley tours covers a way to get oriented around the city. Keep that sightseeing trip separate from your event-day transportation plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Cars on 5th in 2027?
The main show, Cars on 5th Concours, is Saturday, February 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The wider Naples Automotive Experience runs from February 4 through February 7.
Where is the 2027 car show?
It's planned for Naples Bayshore Drive, along the northbound lanes between Weeks Avenue and Thomasson Drive. It is no longer on Fifth Avenue South.
Is there free parking?
The organizer lists free parking and shuttle service at the Collier County Government Complex garages, National Pickleball Center, Sugden Regional Park, and AC Hotel. These are event parking locations, not airport transfer points.
Can I attend events beyond the Saturday car show?
Yes. The listed schedule includes a Thursday comedy night, Friday reception, Saturday after-party, and Sunday Rally for Heroes. Each has its own time and location, so plan transportation around the event you're attending.
Make the Location Your First Planning Detail
Cars on 5th still carries the name of its former Fifth Avenue South home, but the 2027 show is on Naples Bayshore Drive. Build your plan around the new venue, the February 6 schedule, and the organizer's listed parking options.
With transportation and errands sorted separately, you can spend the day looking at cars instead of solving logistics.
