(Update) Free Youth Car Show in Hilo Rescheduled for October

The Hawaii Police Department’s Hilo Community Policing Section announces that the Hawaiʻi Police Activities League’s (HI-PAL) free Youth Car Show originally planned for August 15, 2026, has been rescheduled to Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at the Hilo Drag Strip, due to the incoming storm.

Youth ages 17 and younger can still sign up to enter a vehicle in the show. Whether it’s a restoration project completed with family members, a first project vehicle, or a vehicle they are especially proud of, participants are encouraged to register and share their accomplishments with the community.

The family-friendly event, the first of its kind in Hilo, is designed to bring the community together while showcasing the passion, creativity, and hard work of Hawaiʻi Island’s young automotive enthusiasts.

Awards will be presented in the following categories:

• Imports
• Classics
• Trucks
• Other

The Youth Car Show provides young people with an opportunity to display their vehicles, meet others who share an interest in automobiles, and compete for awards in a positive environment.

Admission is free, and community members are encouraged to attend and support Hawaiʻi Island’s young automotive enthusiasts. The event will feature a variety of vehicles and provide opportunities for families to connect with police officers and community partners while enjoying a day of fun.

“We’re excited to host the first-ever HI-PAL car show in Hilo,” said Lieutenant Ryan Pagan of the Hilo Community Policing Section. “We encourage boys and girls who are car enthusiasts to sign up for this fun event.”

Vehicle registration remains open. To enter the car show or for more information, please contact Lieutenant Ryan Pagan by phone at (808) 961-2350 or by email at  Ryan.Pagan@hawaiipolice.gov.