Dream Wheels car festival returns to Eglinton Avenue West this Saturday, July 25
Hundreds of vintage cars will transform the street into an open-air celebration with live performances, vendor booths and awards from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eglinton will close to traffic.
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Dream Wheels on Eglinton 2026 will transform Eglinton Avenue West into a giant open-air celebration of vintage vehicles this Saturday, July 25, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The annual event, in its fourth edition, will stretch along Eglinton Avenue West between Avenue Road and Castlewood Road, bringing together hundreds of classic and vintage cars alongside live performances, local food vendors, shopping, and interactive attractions.
Car fanatics can vote for their favourites in the event's "Best In" show awards, with standout vehicles competing for top honours during an afternoon awards presentation. The festival will feature an antique fire truck on display, a family-photo favourite returning for 2026.
Live entertainment will come from Toronto bands taking over the main stage: retro rock'n'roll cover band The Serotones, surf band Fuzz Vultures, "manic rockabilly" group Shook Boys, and cover band Dudes of York will perform throughout the day.
The event also brings back the festival's signature Glamour Pin-Up Contest, where one contestant will earn the title of Miss Dream Wheels.
This stretch of Eglinton Avenue West will be closed to vehicular traffic, transforming it into a pedestrian-only zone. More information on closure timing will be available in the coming days. The festival offers an ideal excuse to explore the midtown neighbourhood known for its specialty boutiques and abundant food options.
Before you go
When and where is Dream Wheels happening?
Dream Wheels on Eglinton 2026 takes place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Eglinton Avenue West between Avenue Road and Castlewood Road in Toronto.
What can I see and do at the festival?
The festival features hundreds of classic and vintage cars, live performances from Toronto bands including The Serotones, Fuzz Vultures, Shook Boys, and Dudes of York, local food vendors, shopping, a 'Best In' show awards competition, an antique fire truck display, and a Glamour Pin-Up Contest.
Will I be able to drive on Eglinton Avenue that day?
No. The stretch of Eglinton Avenue West between Avenue Road and Castlewood Road will be closed to vehicular traffic and become a pedestrian-only zone for the festival.
