Cars & Coffee in the Ozarks
A laid-back morning of good coffee, good cars and good company. Everybody’s welcome, and every build counts.
What Is Cars & Coffee?
I grew up going to car shows with my dad, from the one on the square in town to the VW show a few towns over. Cars & Coffee is our way of keeping that going. Bring whatever you drive, park it, grab a cup and talk shop. There’s no entry fee, no judging and no trophies, just good people, good machines and a couple of hours of conversation before the day gets busy.
The coffee on site is the same coffee we sell online. Come for the cars, stay for a second cup.
Next Meet
Dates and places change, so we announce every meet by text, email and on Instagram and Facebook. Join the list below so you don’t miss one.
Announced Soon
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Free
Text, Email & Social
What to Expect
All Makes Welcome
Classic, import, diesel, lifted, lowered, stock, project car with primer spots. If you care about it, bring it.
Coffee on Site
Sheppard’s Coffee brewed fresh at the meet, plus bags to take home if you want to keep the morning going.
Family Friendly
Bring the kids. We keep things clean and calm so everyone from grandpa to the toddler can enjoy it.
Bring a Chair
A folding chair makes a big difference. Set up by your ride and let people come to you.
Meet Etiquette
Meets only keep happening when the property owner and neighbors are glad to have us. One bad exit can end a spot for everyone. These rules are simple and we mean them:
No Burnouts or Donuts
Not in the lot, not on the way out, not down the road. Leave like you’re driving past a school.
No Loud Revving
Everyone knows your exhaust sounds good. Start it, idle it, drive it. No bouncing off the limiter for a crowd.
Respect the Property
Stay out of fire lanes and off landscaping, keep clear of business entrances, and follow any directions from our volunteers.
Park Straight, One Spot
Pull in clean and take one space so more cars fit. Leave room for doors to open and people to walk between rows.
Clean Up After Yourself
Cups, cans, and wrappers go in the trash. No fluid dumps. We leave the lot cleaner than we found it.
Ask Before You Touch
Look all you want, but ask the owner before opening a door, sitting inside, or leaning on a fender.
Showing Your Car
You don’t need to register. Roll in any time during the meet, follow the volunteers and park in the show area. Show cars fill from the front rows back, so arriving early gets you the better spots. Bringing a club or a trailer? Send us a message ahead of time and we’ll point you to the right spot. Pop the hood, set out a spec sheet if you like, and be ready for questions.
For Spectators
You don’t need a car to come to Cars and Coffee. Walk the rows, grab a cup, and talk to owners; most are happy to tell you every story behind the build. Park in the spectator area so show spots stay open. Keep kids close near moving cars when people arrive and leave, and bring cash or card for coffee and bags. Leashed, friendly dogs are welcome as long as the owner cleans up.
Photos and Sharing
Photographers and phone shooters are welcome. Please give owners space, don’t stand in front of a car someone else is framing, and ask before shooting interiors or plates up close. Tag us on Instagram or Facebook so we can share the best shots from each meet.
Sponsor or Vend
Local shops, detailers, parts stores, and food vendors help keep the meet going. If you want a table, a banner, or to sponsor a morning, reach out through our contact page with your business name and what you’d like to bring. We keep vendor space limited so the focus stays on the cars and the community. Want our coffee at your own show? See coffee catering for events.
Get Meet Reminders
Dates can shift with weather and venues. Join the list and we’ll let you know before each meet, plus the occasional coffee note. No spam.
Cars & Coffee FAQ
No. Hanging out is free. Coffee and bags of coffee are for sale at our station.
We send weather calls by text, email and on Instagram and Facebook. A light drizzle usually doesn’t stop the regulars.
Absolutely. Projects in progress get some of the best conversations at Cars and Coffee.
Yes. Same rules apply: no revving and a quiet exit.
Check our locations page for the farmers market and pop-ups, or shop online. Free shipping on orders $35+.
