From Staff Reports
COCHRAN, Ga. — Classic cars, shiny chrome and a little friendly competition will take center stage Saturday, October 17, as the Pumpkin Classic Car Show returns to downtown Cochran as part of the 2026 Great Pumpkin Festival.
Hosted in conjunction with the Cochran-Bleckley County Chamber of Commerce’s annual festival, the car show will bring automobile enthusiasts and families together for a day of vintage vehicles, community spirit and fall fun.
The show will be held on Second Street in downtown Cochran, with vehicle load-in scheduled from 10 a.m. until noon. Judging will begin at 1 p.m.
Participants will compete in a variety of classes, giving owners of everything from early 20th-century automobiles to modern vehicles an opportunity to show off their rides.
Stock car classes include:
1900–1949
1950–1959
1960–1979
1980–2000
2001–2026
Modified car classes, for vehicles with three or more modifications, include:
1900–1948
1949–1959
1960–1979
1980–2000
2001–2026
Specialty categories will include Rat Rod, Stock Truck, Modified Truck, Stock Jeep, Modified Jeep, Foreign Cars and Motorcycles.
Awards will also recognize Best of Show Car, Best of Show Truck and the People’s Choice Award.
While the automobiles will be a major attraction, the Pumpkin Classic Car Show is just one part of a full day of activities planned for the Great Pumpkin Festival.
Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, food trucks, vendors, shopping, children’s activities and more throughout downtown Cochran.
Whether you’re a longtime classic car enthusiast, someone who appreciates the craftsmanship of a beautifully restored automobile or simply looking for something fun to do with the family, the Pumpkin Classic Car Show promises a little something for everyone.
And for those entering a vehicle, there’s an added incentive: the chance to take home a trophy.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17, and head downtown for a day of classic cars, community fellowship and pumpkin festival fun.
Image courtesy of the Cochran-Bleckley County Chamber of Commerce.
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