34th Parowan Fun Run Revs Back Into Town
June 14, 2025.
Parowan’s Main Street Park will once again sparkle with freshly polished chrome when the 34th annual Fun Run Car Show rumbles in Saturday, June 14, 2025. The city‑sanctioned bash teams up with longtime partners Desert Cruisers Car Club of Las Vegas, turning the shady park into a living museum of automotive artistry.
Gates open for on‑site registration at 8 AM, and—true to Fun Run tradition—anything on wheels is welcome: ground‑pounding hot rods, pristine antiques, daily drivers with personality, and the occasional engine‑swapped lawn tractor. Spectators stroll rows of vehicles while vendors sling kettle corn, crafts, and ice‑cold drinks along the perimeter. Judges spend the day obsessing over body lines, paint depth, and those tiny details that separate Best‑in‑Show from “almost.” Expect bragging rights, trophies, and raffle swag to cap the afternoon.
The event’s vibe is equal parts reunion and road trip. Many of the 100‑plus entries make the annual pilgrimage from Las Vegas for cooler mountain air and small‑town charm. “Parowan is the pit‑stop our club looks forward to all year,” a Desert Cruisers member told The Independent at a past show. Multi‑generation families now treat the Fun Run as a summer staple—grandparents swap stories while grandkids climb into tail‑finned time capsules for selfies.
Entry is just twenty bucks per vehicle, payable that morning or in advance at the Parowan Visitor Center (5 South Main). Admission for gawkers is gloriously free. For details or to reserve a prime spot on the grass, phone show coordinator Mike Hull at 702‑885‑3544. Vendor spaces are still available for $20. Interested parties can contact Jet Smith at 435-559-4504. Car show t-shirts will be available for purchase on the day of the show.
Wrap up: Whether you’re chasing parts‑swap inspiration or just a reason to escape the desert heat, Parowan’s Fun Run delivers a full day of horsepower and hometown hospitality. Mark that calendar, shine those wheels, and let the good times idle.
