Cars on 5th announces move to Naples’ Bayshore Drive for 2027

NAPLES, Fla. — Cars on 5th will relocate to Bayshore Drive in 2027, beginning a new chapter for one of Naples’ most prominent automotive and lifestyle events.

The move will provide additional space for Cars on 5th to expand its programming, hospitality offerings and community partnerships while preserving the curated atmosphere that has helped define the event.

“This move represents the natural evolution of Cars on 5th,” said Tom O’Riordan, CEO of Naples Automotive Experience. “Naples Bayshore Drive gives us the canvas to build something truly special.”

O’Riordan said organizers plan to honor the event’s automotive heritage while introducing new opportunities for collectors, sponsors, guests and members of the Naples community.

The relocation represents more than a venue change. Organizers envision Cars on 5th as a broader destination experience combining automotive culture with fashion, hospitality and community engagement.

Naples Automotive Experience is working with Collier County officials to prepare for the transition. The Bayshore Drive location will provide room for future growth while allowing organizers to maintain the intimate and carefully planned experience for which the event is known.

The 2027 festivities will begin Friday, Feb. 5, with the Jetport Reception and a fashion event. The main Cars on 5th Naples Bayshore celebration will take place Saturday, Feb. 6.

Ticket information and vehicle registration are expected to become available in late August. Organizers said wristband sales will be limited to improve the experience for automotive enthusiasts attending the event.

The move places Cars on 5th within the continuing evolution of the Bayshore Arts District, an area increasingly recognized for its arts, dining, entertainment and community-centered development.

Additional details about programming, participating vehicles, sponsors and guest experiences are expected to be announced ahead of the 2027 event.

For Cars on 5th, the new location signals an ambitious step forward: a larger canvas, an expanded experience and the same passion for automotive excellence that has made the celebration a Naples tradition.