Kool April Nites

Kool April Nites Kool April Nites is run by an all volunteer Board of Directors and have over 400 volunteers who help make the show happen each year.

Volunteer-powered and community-driven, Kool April Nites brings classic cars to life with the Friday Night Cruise, pancake breakfast, and Big Show & Shine—spotlighting local businesses and giving back to multiple youth charities.

05/05/2026

Shot from above, but hitting straight in the feels 🔥

This incredible drone footage was captured by Devin James, a Chico-based creator whose talent speaks way beyond his years. From the energy of the Cruise to the scale of the Big Show, he brought Kool April Nites to life from a whole new perspective.

We’ve got more clips dropping all week—trust us, you’re going to want to see every angle 👀

We couldn’t do it without YOU. ❤️Join us as we celebrate the incredible volunteers who made this year’s event possible!📍...
05/01/2026

We couldn’t do it without YOU. ❤️

Join us as we celebrate the incredible volunteers who made this year’s event possible!

📍 Goodtimes Pizza
📅 Sunday, May 3rd
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

This is our chance to say thank you for your time, energy, and heart—you’re the reason everything came together the way it did.

We’ll also be gathering everyone for a group photo, so don’t miss it!

Come hungry, come ready to laugh, and let us celebrate YOU. 🙌

04/28/2026

The rest of the Kool April Nites award winners! 🏆

If you’re on the list, drop a pic of your vehicle and tell us what award you took home. We want to see them all! 🚗🔥

Best of Show coming next!! 👀

2026 Inside Show
Bubba Hill
1929 Ford
Redding, CA

2026 Inside Show
Randy Johnson
1941 Willys Americar
Redding, CA

2026 Inside Show
KS Motorsports
1928 Ford Sedan
Santa Rosa, CA

Duane Tomei Legacy Award
Chuck Sherron
1970 Chevy El Camino
Redding, CA

Kool Choice Award - SMG Radio
Mark Oliver
1964 Cadillac Coupe Deville
Redding, CA

Kool Choice Award - Prime 42
Vince Perez
1960 Chevy Impala
Redding, CA

Wonderful Woodie
Gerry Dodge
1947 Ford Woodie
Redding, CA

Kool Choice Award - Inked Up Graphics
Roger Ranney
1973 Jeep CJ5
Brownsville, CA

Street Sweeper
Bob Narremoree
1966 Chevy Chevelle
Medford, OR

Kool Choice Award - Redding Rancheria
Richard Williams
1955 Chevy Bel Air
Kelysville, CA

2026 Inside Show
Rory Allan
1928 Custom
Santa Rosa, CA

Kool Choice Award - Action News Now
Sereno Mozzini
1962 Chevy C10 Pickup
Orland, CA

Kool Choice Award - Gaia Hotel & Spa
Ken & Jeanette McConnell
1979 Chevy Corvette
Anderson, CA

Kool Choice Award - Authentic Impact Marketing
Devin & Deborah Stierli
1932 Ford Coupe
Redding, CA

Kool 30’s
Bonnie Perry
1938 Plymouth Convertible
Redding, CA

2026 Inside Show
Bill & Debbie Bowen
1941 Willys Coupe
Napa, CA

Kool Beetle
Charley Tovey
1978 VW Super Beetle
Redding, CA

Awesome A
Chachi Macchietto
1930 Ford Model A
Rocklin, CA

Kool Choice Award - Win-River Casino
Todd Allen
1964 Cadillac Deville Convertible
Livermore, CA

2026 Inside Show
Dave & Charity C**n
1968 Ford Mustang
Redding, CA

Kool 70’s
Tom Ferrington
1970 Mach 1
Redding, CA

Low Lid
Don Sgheiza
1933 Ford 2 Door Sedan
Salinas, CA

2026 Inside Show
Jerry Cooper
1965 Chevy Pro Street Corvette
Redding, CA

Kool Deuce Coupe
Stuart Creps
1932 Fors Coupe
McKinleyville, CA

Crowd Stopper
Cody Lagan
1930 Plymouth U
Medford, OR

Kool Choice Award - Crown Motors
Hot August Nights Series Event Qualifier Winner
Lisa Thomas
1967 Pontiac Firebird
Redding, CA

Kool Mopar
Jake Olsen
1971 Dodge Challenger
Chico, CA

3rd Place 2026 Inside Show
Raymond Weidner
1969 Chevy Camaro
Redding, CA

2nd Place 2026 Inside Show
Danny Figueiredo
1942 Willys Coupe
Fort Bragg, CA

2026 Inside Show
Tim & Kelly Bellinghausen
1969 Chevy Chevelle
Santa Rosa, CA

2026 Inside Show
Bob Cochran
1963 GMC
Boise, ID

2026 Inside Show
David Armstrong
1954 Chevy 4X4 Panel Truck
Bella Vista, CA

2026 Inside Show
Tim Lorenzo
1965 Chevy C10
Eureka, CA

2026 Inside Show
Brian Thompson
1923 Model T F1 Dragqla
Redding, CA

2026 Inside Show
Kevin Pickering
1929 De Soto Coupe
Oroville, CA

Sensational 20’s
Paul Warner
1926 Ford Track T
Palo Cedro, CA

Super 50’s
Brent Dupont
1955 Chevy 210
Lincoln, CA

Sexy Sedan
Tom Trent
1934 Chevy Sedan
Santa Rosa, CA

Janet Lee Legacy Award
Stanley Gibson
1974 Plymouth Roadrunner (Original family Owners)
Walnut Creek, CA

Chrome Sweet Chrome
Frank Rivera
1967 Chevy Impala SS
Oroville, CA

Super 60’s
Andrew Waller
1963 Studebaker Avanti
Redding, CA

Kool Choice Award - Redding Promo
David Silva
1962 VW Beetle
Redding, CA

Hottest Fat Fender
Tim Beeman
1935 Ford Sedan
Los Molinos, CA

Crafty Chevy
Alex Arreguin
1940 Pickup
Winser, CA

Dare To Be Different
Craig Raudman
1975 IH Travelall 159
Cottonwood, CA

Slick 60’s
Alvic Manzano
1967 Mustang Convertible
Hayward, CA

Chick Magnet
Rudger Jenkens “Doc”
1969 Chevy Chevelle
Klamath Falls, OR

Righteous Roadster
Lisa Von Euw
1933 Ford Roadster
Redding, CA

Timeless
Jay Thomas
1949 Ford F1
Chico, CA

Most Bitchin
1973 Chevy Sedan
McKinleyville, CA

Kool Corvette
Dave & Mary Reed
1958 Corvette
Coto de Caza, CA

Kool Pro Street
Rich & Lori Johnston
1964 Chevy Nova SS
Medford, OR

Mighty Muscle
Tyler Souza
1971 Chevy Camaro
Valley Springs, CA

Super 70’s
David & Linnay Lowery
1974 Ford Bronco
Redmond, OR

Wild Card Ride
Scott Christianson
1932 Ford
Redmond, OR

Too Kool
Glenn & Katherine Ziemer
1951 Ford F1
Eureka, CA

Baddest Truck
Jeff & Jill Lancaster
1970 Dodge D100 Sweptline
Ridgefield, WA

Sensational 60’s
Jeff Western
1969 Mercury Cougar Eliminator
Phoenix, OR

Nifty 50’s
Sonny & Jill Rose
1958 Edsel Citation
Redding, CA

Pete Peasha Legacy Award
Erika Zepeda
1953 Chevy Bel Air
Sacramento, CA

Big Boy 4X4
Larry & Trish Strawn
1932 Jaguar “Frank-N-Car”
Redding, CA

Sooo Low
Tom Wiltsey
1963 Chevrolet Impala
Vacaville, CA

Buck Bucklen Legacy Award
Shayne Burton
1965 Chevy Impala
Bend, OR

Kool Choice Award - My Umbrella Marketing
Wayne Currin
1963 Chevy Corvette
Lake Port, CA

Kool Choice Award - Midas
James Skelly
1970 Chevy Nova
Pioneer, CA

Randy Harrison Legacy Award
James Hooten
1953 GMC 100 Truck
Redding, CA

Macho
Gary Hembree
1970 Chevy Chevelle
Carson City, NV

Super 40’s
Ken Castor
1941 Willys Coupe
Santa Rosa, CA

Kool 20’s
Robert & Leah Short
1929 Ford A
Dunsmir, CA

Slick & Smooth
Cliff & Terri Cortwright
1941 Graham Hollywood
Placerville, CA

Kool Choice Award - Disappearing Act
Jon & Kristy Hayes
1967 Chevy Camaro
Bend, OR

Kool Baja
Jeremiah Wheeler
1972 VW Baja
Cottonwood, CA

Kool Choice Award - Edward Jones - Ryan Dorosz
Al & Diane Watson
1955 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer
Palo Cedro, CA

Fat Cat
Steve Johnson
1956 Chevy Bel Air “Gasser”
Santa Rosa, CA

Board of Supervisors - Seal of Style
Karen & Ed Henderson (Father & Daughter)
1940 Chevy KA Special Deluxe
Redding, CA
“I am so grateful to experience cars and the classics with my dad! Live every moment & memory.”

Hot Haulin
Keith Williams
1977 Chevy C-10 Custom
Susanville, CA

One Fine Deuce
Shannon Chapman
1931 Ford Coupe
Oroville, CA

Kool 50’s
Jimmie & Lorie Moore
1953 Chevy Bel Air
Redding, CA

Kool Camaro
Rodd Kneeland
1969 Chevrolet RS
Sonoma, CA

Kool Choice Award - Twinview Towing
Mike & Michele Cheeseman
1968 Pontiac Firebird
Pahrump, NV

Bad To The Bone
Michael G. Ray
1959 Cadillac Hearse
West Linn, OR

Kool Choice Award - NAPA Auto Parts
Jeff Parma
1972 Datsun 510
Redding, Ca

Sensational 40’s
David Boisa
1940 Ford 4-Door
Rio Linda, CA

Viva Downtown - Main Street Cruiser Award
Theresa Bryan
1956 Chevy Corvette
Redding, CA

Tricked Out Truck
Tony Stoops
1966 Chevy C-10
Winters, CA

Double Slug Bug
Shawny Fredricks
1971 VW 23 Window Bus
“Pretty in Pink”
Coeur d’ Alene, ID

Visit Redding - Destination Kool Award
Federico Lazo
1967 Chevy C10
Millville, CA

RPD’s Badge of Kool
Donald Stumpf
1968 Chevy Camaro
Reno, NV

Kool Choice Award - Chick-Fil-A
Dennis Horst
1965 Ford F-150
Dayton, OR

2026 Inside Show
Bob Laprevotte
1951 Kaiser Henry J
Penngrove, CA

Kool Choice Award - Hampton Inn & Suites
Troy Treanor
1967 Ford Mach 1 Mustang
Hayfork, CA

2026 Inside Show
John Harkrader
1939 Ford Sedan
Lakehead, CA

2026 Inside Show
Rob Mantooth
1971 Chevy Chevelle SS
Santa Rosa, CA

Koolest Ride
George Cole
1949 Studebaker Pickup
Reno, NV

CHP Choice: Hero Ride
John Ingram
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle
Redding, CA

Kool Choice Award - Lidie Powersports
Rich & Lisa Pringle
1929 Ford Pickup
Shingletown, CA

Sensational 50’s
Keith Hansen
1959 Chevy 3100
Palo Cedro, CA

Across The Pond Perfection
Ryan Taylor
1933 Rolls Royce
Redding, CA

Old School Kool
Jimmy Nye
1952 Chevy Convertible
Citrus Heights, CA

Nostalgia
Bill Stalica
1956 Chevy Bel Air Nomad
Palo Cedro, CA

Kool Ghost Flames
Joe Barrios
1942 Ford Super Deluxe
Morgan Hill, CA

Super Tri-Year Chevy
Jim & Patty Smrt
1955 Chevy 210
Paradise, CA

Flamin Freeway
Dustyn Swift & Larry Mgarr
1958 Chevy Impala
Vacaville, CA

Too Kool To Be Domestic
Vernon Burditt
1974 Triumph TR6
Salinas, CA

Kool As Hell
Dino Pereira
1970 Ford Mustang Convertible 302
Redding, CA

Kool Challenger
Dave & Chris Lovely
1970 Dodge Challenger
Anderson, CA

Certified Kool Ride
Damian Dufault
1954 GMC Suburban
Cheshire, OR

Kool Foreign Finesse
Jeff Cowan
1967 VW Beetle
Redding, CA

Chamber of Commerce: Kool Pick
Rick & Rhonda Younger
1963 Chevy Grand Sport
Red Bluff, CA

Kool Choice Award - Results Radio
Sean Novell
1957 Chevy Pickup 3100
Janesville, CA

Kool 60’s
Bill & Jackie Freeser
1968 Chevrolet Camaro
Redding, CA

Kool April Nites Circle of Champions! 🏆 Post 2 of 2Despite the rain, these incredible award-winning cars showed up, shi...
04/27/2026

Kool April Nites Circle of Champions! 🏆
Post 2 of 2

Despite the rain, these incredible award-winning cars showed up, shined bright, and proved exactly what Kool April Nites is all about. The passion, the stories, the pride behind every build… it was all on full display.

To everyone who braved the weather to be part of something special, thank you. You made this moment unforgettable.

🌟 Best of Show and all the other award winners coming soon 👀

If you took home an award, let’s see it! Drop your pictures below and show off what you won! We want to celebrate you! 📸

Here’s to the cars, the people behind them, and the spirit that keeps this tradition alive. We appreciate you more than you know. 🙌

Kool April Nites Circle of Champions! 🏆 Post 1 of 2Despite the rain, these incredible award-winning cars showed up, shi...
04/27/2026

Kool April Nites Circle of Champions! 🏆
Post 1 of 2

Despite the rain, these incredible award-winning cars showed up, shined bright, and proved exactly what Kool April Nites is all about. The passion, the stories, the pride behind every build… it was all on full display.

To everyone who braved the weather to be part of something special, thank you. You made this moment unforgettable.

🌟 Best of Show and all the other award winners coming soon 👀

If you took home an award, let’s see it! Drop your pictures below and show off what you won! We want to celebrate you! 📸

Here’s to the cars, the people behind them, and the spirit that keeps this tradition alive. We appreciate you more than you know. 🙌

04/26/2026

SUNDAY at Kool April Nites… we’re going out with a bang 💥

If you thought the week was good, Sunday is where it all comes together at the Redding Civic Auditorium — cars, awards, food, music, and a whole lot of horsepower.

Here’s what’s going down:
🏆 Circle of Champions Show & Shine (8AM–12PM)
The best of the best.
Award-winning builds, fan favorites, and the rides everyone’s been talking about all week.

🥞 Asphalt Cowboys Pancake Breakfast (8AM–10:30AM)
Fuel up before the action — $7 gets you pancakes + your drink. No excuses.

🔥 Car Corral (8AM–1PM)
Buy it. Sell it. Dream about it. Classic car lovers, this is your playground.

🎶 Live Music by DJ Jake Easy (8AM–1PM)
Keeping the energy high all day long with classic hits.

🔧 Kool Nites Swap Meet (8AM–1PM)
Parts, goods, and hidden gems — you never know what you’ll find.

🃏 Poker Walk Results (11:45AM)
Who’s taking home the $500 hand? 👀

🏁 Engine Raffle Winner Announced (11:50AM)
One lucky winner… will it be you?

🏆 Circle of Champions Awards Ceremony (12PM–1PM)
The grand finale. Trophies, recognition, and celebrating the absolute best builds of 2026.
FREE for spectators. All happening at the Civic.

Come hungry, stay all day, and don’t miss the moments everyone will be talking about.

04/26/2026

From vintage emergency vehicles to candy-painted lowriders, the 2026 Kool April Nites “Big Show” offered a wide-ranging look at classic car culture...

04/26/2026

Ron Lim doing some pulls on the Dyno at the Big Show 💪💪524hp! Lidie Powersports

Ride RABA for free to the Big Show Saturday!
04/25/2026

Ride RABA for free to the Big Show Saturday!

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Redding, CA
96049

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