The Main Event - February 21, 2026
You could not ask for a more beautiful day for a car show or a more impressive collection of fantastic rides.
The Mountain Bridge Classic Car Show, one of Mesa, Arizona’s longest-running shows, was the place to be, where owners showed off their incredible rides in the grassy-green Owners’ Club Park.
Driver check-in began at 9 a.m., and the show started at 10 a.m., which ran until 1 p.m. I got there just after 9 and stayed the entire time, even catching a few great shots of cars rolling out after a great day of sunshine and car camaraderie.
There were 100 places to park incredible cars in the grassy area and paved lot, with several cars extending beyond the designated spaces. While I didn’t do a physical car count, it was announced that there were twice as many cars as last year’s show.
Like many car shows, today’s event was in support of a great local charity. Corbin’s Legacy volunteers coordinated this year’s 50/50 raffle. The mission of Corbin’s Legacy is to improve the outcomes of underrepresented elementary school children by eliminating food and medical insecurity. Donations support children in the Phoenix Valley.
Corbin’s Legacy was established in 2015 in honor and memory of Corbin Leafman a Title 1 Kindergarten teacher who died at the age of 30 from cancer. She asked that she be remembered for how she lived, not how she died. Corbin’s claim to fame was, among other things, that she walked through the school lunch line holding up a $20 bill to make sure that the lunch ladies knew that every child was to get a hot lunch – no matter what.
Great food options were available, along with a coffee truck. Griddle Me This and the Chinoz Grill truck were on-site throughout the event. Griddle Me serves smash burgers, while Chinoz Grill specializes in Asian Fusion, blending flavors from China and Hawaii.
In addition to Best of Show, second place, and third place, other judging categories include modern, hot rod, domestic, import, truck, People’s Choice, and Best of Mountain Bridge. Everyone in attendance was able to vote for the People’s Choice award.
There were so many amazing cars that voting for a favorite was a formidable challenge. Scroll through my miles of pics below to find your favorite.
Unless otherwise indicated, all photos by A.D. Cook © 2026. All rights reserved.
Mountain Bridge Annual Classic Car Show Graphic © 2026 Mountain Bridge Annual Classic Car Show. Used for editorial.
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A.D. is an artist who started drawing at a young age. Throughout his life, he has worked with different creative tools in traditional and digital art and design. His art and writings are showcased in various publications such as Airbrush Action Magazine, Airbrush Magazine, American Art Collector, America’s Sports Car magazine, Art & Beyond, Easyriders, Las Vegas City Life, Las Vegas Weekly, L’Vegue, ModelsMania, Quick Throttle, The Ultimate Airbrush Handbook, America’s Sports Car, The New York Times, and The National Corvette Museum 2024 Annual Report.
