About the Event

Music. Cars. Hermiston.

CarTunes Music Festival brings two days of live music and premier car culture to the heart of Eastern Oregon. Held at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center, June 12 and 13, 2026 — the region’s only event that puts world-class live performances and an incredible car show under one big summer sky. Festival grounds are free to the public.
Celebrity Guest • Car Show • Saturday June 13

Erik Estrada

Chips star & cultural icon Erik Estrada will be on-site Saturday for the car show. Don’t miss your chance to meet him.

Community First

More Than a Festival.

We Give Back.

CarTunes is rooted in the Hermiston community. A portion of
every ticket sold will be donated to local charities.
Event Schedule

Two Days of
Live Music

Friday, June 12, 2026

2:30 PM

Gates Open

Car Show & 6-7 Zone Open Grounds Free

4:30 PM

Brass Fire

Chicago Style Horn Band

7:00 PM

Her Way to Hell

Female AC/DC Cover Band

Saturday, June 13, 2026

12:00 PM

Gates Open

Car Show & 6-7 Zone Open • Erik Estrada on-site

2:00 PM

Her Way to Hell

Female AC/DC Cover Band

4:30 PM

Two Wolf

Southern Hard Rock

7:00 PM

Los Lonely Boys

Texican Rock & Roll

Event Experiences

More to Explore

Hosted by Eastern Oregon Cruisers

The Car Show

Two days of classic cars, hot rods, and custom builds hosted by the Eastern Oregon Cruisers. Celebrity guest Erik Estrada will be on-site Saturday June 13. Whether you are showing your ride or just walking the lot, this is an event unto itself.
Car Show Hours: Friday June 12 — 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM  |  Saturday June 13 — 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
One 2-day GA concert ticket will be included in your welcome packet when you register your vehicle on Friday. Tickets are distributed Friday upon arrival only.
Family Zone

6-7 Zone

Kids Zone

CarTunes is a family event open to all ages. The 6-7 Zone is a dedicated area for the little ones — open both days as part of the free festival grounds.

Get Your Concert Tickets

Secure your spot for two nights of live music at CarTunes 2026.
 Festival grounds, car show, 6–7 Zone and vendors are free to the public.

Free entry: Festival grounds • Car show • 6-7 Zone • Vendors  |  Parking $10/day

Where We Are

The Venue

Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center

1705 E Airport Rd

Hermiston, OR 97838

Approximately 45 minutes from the Tri-Cities, WA area. Easily accessible from I-84.

Want to Stay Close? → RV Site Info

Parking
$10 / Day

Paid on arrival

RV Sites
Available

Via EOTEC • 541.289.9800

Friday
festival Opens

1:00 PM

saturday
festival Opens

10:00 AM

THANK YOU

2026 Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring CarTunes 2026?

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently
Asked Questions

The festival grounds are free and open to the public both days — including the car show, 6-7 Zone, and vendor area. Concert tickets are required to watch the live music performances on the main stage. Tickets are available at CartunesFest.org.

Friday June 12: Festival Grounds (including Car Show and 6-7 Kids Zone) open 1:00 PM, close at 9:00 PM. Concert gates open at 2:30 PM, gates close ~11 PM. Saturday June 13: Festival Grounds open at 10:00 AM, close at 9:00 PM. Concert gates open at 2:00 PM, gates close ~11 PM.

Yes, parking is available on-site at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center for $10 per vehicle upon entry.

Yes, RV sites are available on-site. For inquiries and reservations contact Al Davis at EOTEC — adavis@hermiston.gov or (541) 289-9800.
Absolutely. CarTunes is a family event open to all ages. The 6-7 Zone is a dedicated kids area available both days as part of the free festival grounds.
The car show is hosted by Eastern Oregon Cruisers. Visit the car show registration link on this page to enter your vehicle. Vehicles registered on Friday will receive one 2-day GA concert ticket in their welcome packet. Tickets are distributed Friday upon arrival only.

If you are accepted as a volunteer, you will receive one free 2-Day GA ticket. To inquire, send an email to cartunesmusicfestival@gmail.com with your name, contact and what skills you can volunteer for the festival.

One free 2-day GA pass for volunteers. Send an email to cartunesmusicfestival@gmail.com with your name, contact and what skills you can volunteer for the festival.