07/16/2026
Certainly a disappointment. The ambiance, vibe of 5th Avenue South, and long-standing tradition will certainly be missed.
After 21 years on 5th Ave, the Naples City Council denied our annual permit for Cars on 5th.
Cars on 5th is the cornerstone of the Naples Automotive Experience and is recognized as one of the premier automotive events in the United States. Last year alone, the event welcomed attendees from 47 states and 12 countries. Over the past eight years, we have raised nearly $10 million for charitable organizations.
The City staff views Cars on 5th as simply a car show. Calling Cars on 5th "just a car show" is like calling The Masters just another golf tournament.
The City staff presented us with a plan they believed was acceptable. It would have reduced the show by 70%, eliminated vendors and dealers, provided no suitable solution for our VIP area, increased operating costs, and limited attendance within the event to 3,500 guests confined to a designated area of 5th Ave, while allowing the other 24,000 attendees, as reported by City staff, unrestricted access to the remainder of 5" Ave during the show.
We will have a show in 2027. However, at this juncture, it will not be held within the City of Naples.
