The 27th annual Lake Mirror Classic will bring hundreds of classic, exotic, and specialty vehicles to downtown Lakeland Friday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 18.

The three-day event will feature Friday evening’s Hot Rod Rendezvous, Saturday’s Concours d’Elegance and Downtown Classic Car Show, and a Sunday morning road tour through Central Florida. Admission is free for spectators at all events.

The Hot Rod Rendezvous will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday along the Lake Mirror Promenade, featuring hot rods, race cars, and custom vehicles. On Saturday, the Concours d’Elegance and Downtown Classic Car Show will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., showcasing rare collector cars and other vehicles throughout downtown.

The weekend will conclude with a road tour from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. The tour is not a race, and vehicles of all types are welcome.

The event’s 2026 grand marshal is Bobby Rahal, a three-time CART champion and winner of the 1986 Indianapolis 500 who co-owns Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.

For event details and parking information, visit lakemirrorclassic.com.

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