car meets in charleston, sc

Every verified car meet, Cars & Coffee, and car show in the Lowcountry, with dates, times, and locations.

Charleston's car scene runs every weekend of the month, and this page tracks the meets that actually happen. Charleston Cars & Coffee meets every Saturday at Towne Centre in Mount Pleasant, Ale & Octane takes over Daniel Island every fourth Sunday, and every date, start time, and location below is checked against the organizer's latest schedule.

Most meets in the Lowcountry are free and open to all makes and models. Regulars on the calendar include Hops & Horsepower at Tideland Brewing on the second Sunday, Gears & Beers in Goose Creek on the third Sunday, John's Island Cars & Coffee on the first Sunday, Cane Bay Cars and Coffee in Summerville, and Sea Islands Cars and Coffee out toward Kiawah. Every listing below links to a detail page with the exact address, time, and a map.

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Charleston Cars & Coffee

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026
Mt. Pleasant, SC
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST
The original Charleston Cars & Coffee meet at Towne Centre in Mount Pleasant. Open to all makes and models with a strong local crowd.

Cane Bay Cars and Coffee

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
Summerville, SC
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Cane Bay Cars and Coffee - Carnes Crossroads: Where: Cuppa Manna at 2007 2nd Ave Suite C, Summerville. Time: 8-10am When: 2nd Sunday of every month.

Whips & Wings Hooters Car Show

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
Charleston, SC
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST
2 nd Sunday, Whips & Wings Hooters Car Show from 3-7pm in North Charleston

Hops & Horsepower at Tideland Brewing

Sunday, September 13, 2026
North Charleston, SC
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST
Hops & Horsepower at Tideland Brewing mixes craft beer and car culture with an evening meet right off Dorchester Road.

Sea Islands Cars and Coffee

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
Kiawah Island, SC
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST
3 rd Saturday of each month, Sea Islands Cars and Coffee from 9-11 am at Freshfields Village at Kiawah

LMC Cruise-In at Sonic in Goose Creek - 3rd Saturday

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
Goose Creek, SC
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST
LMC Cruise-In at Sonic, Goose Creek Location: 660 College Park Road All Cars & Trucks Welcome! Time: 5 PM, 7 PM When: 3rd Saturday of Every Month Join us for a great evening of cars, trucks, and community fun!

Gears & Beers

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
Goose Creek, SC
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST
It's getting hot outside, so we'll be moving our meets to the third Saturday of each month from 6 PM to 9 PM! Get ready for an evening filled with nice cars, delicious food, and refreshing beer! Every month, we host a vibrant cruise-in that not only brings the car community together but also serves as a fantastic opportunity for community outreach. We are committed to reaching out to the public and fostering connections within the South Carolina car scene, and we can't wait to see everyone come together. It all takes place at Stones Throw Brewing Company, where we have a designated VIP lot for car groups to showcase their vehicles, along with an exclusive indoor VIP area for one standout car.

Ale And Octane

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2026
Charleston, SC
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST
A gathering of car enthusiasts at CHS. Enjoy craft ales and great cars with a laid-back crowd on Daniel Island.

LMC Cruise-In at Sonic in Goose Creek

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
Goose Creek, SC
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST
LMC Cruise-In at Sonic, Goose Creek Location: 660 College Park Road All Cars & Trucks Welcome! Time: 5 PM, 7 PM When: 1st Saturday of Every Month Join us for a great evening of cars, trucks, and community fun!

John's Island Cars & Coffee

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026
Johns Island, SC
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
John's Island Cars & Coffee 3157 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island, SC 29455 1st Sunday of every month 8am-10am

Frequently asked questions

When is Cars & Coffee in Charleston?

Charleston Cars & Coffee meets every Saturday morning at Towne Centre in Mount Pleasant, 8:00 to 11:00 AM. Check its event page below for this week’s status.

When is Ale & Octane Charleston?

Ale & Octane is held on the 4th Sunday of every month at 880 Island Park Dr on Daniel Island, starting at 12:00 PM.

Are Charleston car meets free?

The regular Lowcountry meets like Cars & Coffee, Ale & Octane, and Hops & Horsepower are free and open to all makes and models. Ticketed shows like Slammedenuff are the exception, and each event page notes tickets when they’re required.

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