EPHRATA · CENTRAL WASHINGTON

A street fair with numerous vintage and classic cars displayed on both sides of the street, under large green trees with a clear blue sky overhead, with people walking and viewing the cars.

BUILT AROUND THE COMMUNITY.

MORE THAN A CAR SHOW

Basin Summer Showdown brings together car enthusiasts, local businesses, vendors and families for a day centered around the automotive community in Ephrata, Washington.

From unique builds and local vendors to raffles, awards and community support, the show continues to grow while keeping the focus on bringing people together and supporting organizations in our community.

THE NEXT SHOW

BASIN SUMMER SHOWDOWN 2027

LAST WEEKEND OF JULY · EPHRATA, WA

Historic Grant County Courthouse

VEHICLE REGISTRATION — COMING SOON

VENDOR APPLICATIONS — COMING SOON

The next Basin Summer Showdown is coming July 2027. Official date, registration, vendor information and event details will be announced as we get closer to the show.

WHAT TO EXPECT

SHOW DAY

THE CARS
Custom builds, classics, imports, trucks and unique vehicles from throughout Central Washington and beyond.

LOCAL VENDORS
Shop local businesses, makers, automotive vendors and food vendors throughout the show.

AWARDS & RAFFLES
Car show awards, raffle prizes and opportunities to support organizations in our local community.

GIVING BACK

CARS. COMMUNITY. A GOOD CAUSE.

Basin Summer Showdown was built around bringing the automotive community together while finding ways to give back to the community that supports the show.

Through vendor participation, merchandise, raffles and community support, the show helps raise funds for local organizations and causes.

Group of people, including children, adults, and police officers, standing together inside a building with a large sheriff's badge on the wall behind them. Some people hold a large check, and two dogs are present, one sitting and one standing with a police officer. The setting suggests a community or awards event at a sheriff's office.

PAST SHOWS

THE SHOWDOWN IN PHOTOS.

A gray classic Chevrolet muscle car with an open hood and a small car model on top of the engine, parked in a parking lot near a building with trees in the background.

A teal semi truck is parked on a street with yellow lines, surrounded by cars and trees in the background, with a large industrial building and a water tower in the distance under a clear blue sky.

A white Nissan GTR parked outdoors under a partly cloudy sky during a car show, with people gathered around.

Close-up of a black car with a view of the front wheel, suspension, and part of the body, parked on a trailer, with a courthouse building and flags in the background against a clear blue sky.

A white convertible car with its hood open, parked in an outdoor lot. There is a motorcycle nearby and various signs, including a UPS package box and a power line sign in the background.

A black classic car with large chrome rims is displayed on a stand at an outdoor car show, with other cars and trees in the background under a cloudy sky.

A human skull decorated with a Mexican sombrero hat, mounted on a wooden chair backrest, with a vintage Volkswagen Beetle car partially visible in the background.

A vibrant lime green car decorated with floral designs and a dragon decal, with its hood open exposing the engine, parked among other cars at a car show. There are people walking and sitting nearby, and a building with a yellow arrow sign above.

A blue and black race car with yellow and white accents and a large rear wing, parked outdoors with people walking nearby under a clear sky.

A blue sports car with an open hood at an outdoor car exhibition. The car has 'PERRIN' written on the front grille, and there are informational materials visible inside. A man with tattoos is walking nearby, and people are sitting on chairs in the ba

White modified car with purple floral decals, hood open in an outdoor area, cloudy sky overhead, people in the background.

A man wearing a wide-brimmed hat and casual clothes is sitting on top of an old, rusted SUV with a custom bumper and grinning while giving a thumbs-up gesture. The vehicle is outdoors on a grassy area with a partly cloudy sky in the background.

Bright green sports car with an open hood showing the engine, parked next to a silver vehicle, in a parking lot with trees and a brick building in the background. There are people near the cars, and signage indicating traffic and parking rules.

A yellow sports car with the label 'Twisted Tea' on the side is parked among other vehicles at an outdoor car meet. The background shows tents, people, a large beige building, trees, and a mountain in the distance.

A purple bicycle decorated with gold chains and purple flowers, placed on a purple and white striped mat outdoors, with a black car, a brick building, and a USPS mailbox in the background.

Close-up of a rusted vintage car's front, featuring a rusty grill, a rusty hood, chains attached, and a glowing green skull ornament hanging from the chain. The background is dark.

A pink Ford Fiesta parked on grass at an outdoor event with other vehicles and people in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

A lineup of vintage cars parked outdoors, with one turquoise muscle car in the foreground and others behind it. The background includes a gate, a pedestrian crossing sign, and umbrellas shading an area. The scene appears to be at a car show or gather

WANT TO BE PART OF THE NEXT SHOW?

SEE YOU AT THE SHOWDOWN.

Vehicle registration, vendor opportunities and event details for the next Basin Summer Showdown will be announced as we get closer to the last weekend of July.

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