Mesa, AZ • 2/28/26
It was a fantastic day for a car show. Classic muscle cars gleamed under the sun, showcasing both vintage appeal and modern upgrades.
The weather was perfect, as sports cars, muscle cars, and amazing pickups filled the parking lot at the Heritage Academy at 32 S Center St, Mesa, AZ, United States, 85210.
Today I enjoyed the 5th Annual Heritage Academy Car Show & Concert. Along with Trophies, Food Trucks, Vendors, and Raffles, they featured three hours of live entertainment presented by their amazingly talented music students. Vehicle and vendor registration supports music education at Heritage Academy in Mesa.
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If you visited any of my previous car show posts, you may recognize a few of today’s cars, which pop up from time to time at local car shows. Among them, you might spot Jeff’s iconic ’57 black Cadillac or Mike’s tan ’57 Chevy Stepside, both crowd favorites. A few of today’s cars were even included in my 15th Annual Mountain Bridge Classic Car Show post last week. You can also click here for more local car show posts and pics.
As attendees wandered, the sounds of music and admiration filled the air, creating a vibrant atmosphere. I’m already looking forward to next year’s show.
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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.
