What to Expect at the 28th Street Metro Cruise
The 28th Street Metro Cruise is one of West Michigan’s biggest car events, where thousands of people of all ages gather every year to celebrate everything from classic cars to custom rides.
Miles of shiny vehicles will cruise down 28th Street over the August 20 – 22 weekend.
The event features car shows with all your favorite models, live music, food trucks, and activities to keep everyone entertained. Stretching 13 miles through five cities, 28th Street offers a variety of events at every stop.
If you’re looking for a fun weekend activity to round out your summer, this event is definitely worth checking out.
Visit a Pit Stop Location
This community hangout is packed with four smaller pit stops, where you’ll find competitions, live music, food trucks, and, of course, lots and lots of cool cars.
Note: The Pit Stop at Cascade Village is only open on Thursday for the Warm Up.
| 2026 Pit Stop Locations |
|---|
| Pit Stop at Friendship Park (in front of Cascade Library) 2870 Jacksmith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI |
| Pit Stop at Sheraton Grand Rapids 5700 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI |
| Pit Stop at Oakestown Mall/Borgman Ford 3000 28th St SW, Grandville |
| Pit Stop at Cascade Village 6796 Cascade Rd, Cascade, MI No events on Saturday |
| Miss Metro Cruise Finale Rogers Plaza Main Stage |
Most Stuff is at Rogers Plaza
The event’s main hub is Rogers Plaza in Wyoming, where all the big stuff happens—live bands, car displays, family-friendly activities, and more.
Don’t miss the Wienermobile on Friday, August 21 from 3 – 8 PM. They’ll be handing out stickers, posters, and the famous weenie whistles.
Kids activities include coloring, wooden building kits, sand art, and other crafts.
If you want something more laid-back, head to the smaller “Pit Stop” spots along 28th Street mentioned above.
28th Street Metro Cruise 2026 – SCHEDULE
| Date | Event | Key Attractions & Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Aug 20, 2026 4 – 8 PM | Cascade’s Metro Cruise Warm-Up 6797 Cascade Rd, Grand Rapids, MI | Live music, food vendors, Cascade Fire Truck, K9 unit demonstrations, kids’ games, face painting, official Metro-Merch, and collector cars. |
| Friday, Aug 21, 2026 2 – 8 PM | 28th Street Metro Cruise Main Event Rogers Plaza Wyoming, MI | Live music, car displays, food vendors, kids’ activities, giveaways, and more. Wienermobile 3 – 8 PM. |
| Saturday, Aug 22, 2026 11 AM – 7 PM | 28th Street Metro Cruise Main Event Rogers Plaza Wyoming, MI | Miss Metro Cruise Finale, live music, car displays, food vendors, kids’ entertainment tent, live music competition, giveaways, and more. |
| Saturday, Aug 22, 2026 10 AM – 2 PM | Pit Stop at Friendship Park 2870 Jacksmith Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI | Only Pit Stop with live music (12 – 2 PM), AutoMODIFIED Drift car display, giant inflatable, gelly ball foam pit, Cruise Corn Hole, lawn games, food vendors |
| Saturday, Aug 22, 2026 10 AM – 2 PM | Pit Stop at Sheraton Grand Rapids 5700 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI | 97 LAV on-site radio broadcast with giveaways (10 AM – 12 PM), Fresh Coast Auto Detail – Exotic & Luxury Car Display, fire trucks, inflatable, food vendors |
| Saturday, Aug 22, 2026 10 AM – 2 PM | Pit Stop at Oakestown-Borgman 3000 28th Street SW, Grandville, MI | West Michigan Mustang Club, MEGA Trucks, Jaws of Life demo (11 AM and 1 PM), All Horned Up 1974 Dodge Bighorn race truck, mega trucks, big wheel truck, Folsom prison bus & trucks, kids entertainment |
| Saturday, Aug 22, 2026 | Pit Stop at Cascade Village 6796 Cascade Rd, Cascade, MI | No events on Saturday – only open for the Warm-Up |
| Saturday, Aug 22, 2026 3 PM | Miss Metro Cruise Finale Rogers Plaza Main Stage | Finale competition with live voting and crowning of Miss Metro Cruise 2026 |
| Saturday, Aug 22, 2026 4 – 5 PM | Official Cruise Time 28th Street | Join the cruise! Take a ride in your collector car along 28th Street – no parade route or official start/end locations. |
| All Event Days | Vendor Stamps & Giveaways All Official Event Sites | Collect stamps from vendors at official event sites for a chance to win gift cards and a grand prize. |
| All Event Days | Live Music Multiple Locations | Enjoy bands performing at various sites, offering diverse genres of music. |
| All Event Days | Food Vendors Multiple Locations | Food vendors offering a wide variety of dishes, including chili dogs, BBQ, Mexican, polish sausages, and classic fair treats like elephant ears and ice cream. |
