The mission of The Medford Cruise is to support the car culture of Southern Oregon to the benefit of kids.
A Southern Oregon standard since 1985, the Cruise has drawn show cars from all over the United States and Canada. All Medford Cruise events are free to attend, and the proceeds benefit local youth organizations. The Medford Cruise is a culmination of the hard work and dedication of countless supporters, sponsors, and volunteers.
The Medford Cruise Association, a volunteer committee, would like to thank the City of Medford, including the Public Safety, Public Works and Parks & Recreation staff.
It is one of Southern Oregon’s can’t-miss events, and this year we are celebrating our 40th Car show & cruise.
Cruise History
In 1985, local car enthusiasts had what they thought was a simple idea: Get all the car clubs together and cruise downtown Medford. Well, it turns out, it was not so simple. Permits were required; a detailed cruise plan had to be formed, and streets had to be blocked with rented signs. Street cleanup was needed, and many more details had to be addressed.
Luckily, the wheels kept turning. The Cruise happened, and it was quite an event with an impressive community response. The Medford Cruise quickly grew into such a large event that the Medford Cruise Association (MCA) was formed to manage it. The MCA board is comprised of local citizens & businesspeople who are dedicated to putting on a stellar community event.
