MOONEYES Christmas Party Show & Drag
Attendees can watch classic 1972-and-older drag cars compete on the drag strip and explore a large gathering of vintage show cars. The event features live musical performances on stage alongside a pinup girl contest and pinstriping demonstrations. Guests can also browse a variety of vendor booths throughout the grounds.
What to Expect
Features vintage drag racing, show cars, live bands, and a pinup contest.
Event Details
Ages
Children 12 and under are free
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
MOONEYES
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Vintage car and drag-racing enthusiasts
Vibe
Lively and nostalgic
Energy Level
High
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: General admission: $35 per adult; children 12 and under free. General parking: $21 per vehicle. Show-car registration: $60 per vehicle, including car and driver; everyone else needs a general-admission ticket, and extra people over 12 need a $35 general-admission ticket. Race entry: $150, including race car and driver. Crew vehicle parking pass: $60, including vehicle and driver; pit crew other than the car and driver must buy a $35 general-admission ticket. Vendor booth space: $200 for 10′ × 20′ (1 vehicle pass), $360 for 20′ × 20′ (2 vehicle passes), and $510 for 30′ × 20′ (3 vehicle passes). – Get tickets
- Hours: Gates open at 5:00 AM; event showtime 8 AM–3 PM; stage: 9:00 AM Craic Haus, 10:00 AM Hot Rod Trio, 11:00 AM Johnny and the Doowop Deathboys, noon The Ideas, 1:00 PM Outlaw Daddies, 2:00 PM Pin Up Contest, 3:30 PM Drag Race Award presentation; drag strip 9:30 AM–3:00 PM. Vendor setup is Friday noon–6 PM and Saturday 5–8 AM.
- Parking: General parking is $21 per vehicle. Vendors enter through Gate 15 and receive a vehicle pass; vehicles without a pass enter through the main gate and pay the parking fee. Race crew vehicles enter through Gate 15; support vehicles must park in the vendor parking area. The page also lists a $60 crew-vehicle parking pass.
- Accessibility: No mobility scooter rentals are available, but guests may bring their own mobility scooter; expect extensive walking across a large venue.
Tips & Advice
- Pre-order your event T-shirt, poster or metal sign with your ticket on The FOAT to skip the long merch line, and bring proof of purchase for pickup.
- Show car and race entries are pre-registration only on The FOAT, so sign up before the November 22 deadline because nothing is taken at the gate.
- Wear comfortable shoes, because the Fairplex grounds cover a large area with a lot of walking and there are no mobility scooter rentals.
- Leave club colors, outside alcohol and BBQ gear at home, since all three are banned at the show.
- The show goes ahead rain or shine, so pack a jacket or rain layer for a December day outdoors at the Pomona dragstrip.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: pre-order event T-shirts, posters and metal signs when you buy your ticket, then pick them up at the show (no shipping).
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see and do?
There's a car show of 1972-and-older cars and an eighth-mile drag race. There's also a pinup girl contest, a pinstriping demo, vendors and live bands on stage. This year's bands are Johnny and the Doowop Deathboys, Hot Rod Trio, Outlaw Daddies, The Ideas and Craic Haus.
Can I enter my car in the show or the race?
Show cars must be 1972 or older, and motorcycles aren't allowed. Race cars must also be 1972 or older, meet NHRA safety rules and pass an on-site inspection. Register for both on The FOAT by the Saturday, November 22 deadline. There's no show-car registration at the gate.
What can't I bring?
Club colors, outside alcohol and BBQs are not allowed.
Is there a lot of walking?
Yes. The venue covers a large area and there are no mobility scooter rentals. You're welcome to bring your own mobility scooter.
How do I become a vendor?
Print the vendor PDF form, fill it out and send it straight to MOONEYES. Vendors need liability insurance that lists Pomona Fairplex and NHRA as additional insured. Every worker needs a general admission ticket bought in advance on The FOAT. Vendors are chosen carefully, and registration may close early if space runs out.
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