2026 Tupelo Blue Suede Cruise, Schedule of Events:Thursday, April 30th, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Packet pickup & on-site registration (Cadence Arena – East Side)
12:00PM-5:00PM - 2027 Early Bird Registration Open
12:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Cruise site open for cruisers & visitors (Cadence Arena – West Parking Lot)
All Day – Classic hits from DJ Cherokee Charlie & indoor entertainment by Groovy’s Garage (DJ/MC Show)
12:00PM - 7:00PM - Indoor VIP Car Show
After Dark - Bevins Garage flame show
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM – Movie Night Under the Stars — enjoy a feature film on a giant 40-foot outdoor screen at the Cadence Arena west parking lot (movie titles TBA)
Friday, May 1, 2026
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Packet pickup & registration (Cadence Arena – East Side)
12:00PM-5:00PM - 2027 Early Bird Registration Open
8:00 AM – 9:00 PM – Cruise site open (Cadence Arena – West Parking Lot)
All Day – Nonstop classic music from DJ Cherokee Charlie, plus interactive fun inside with Groovy’s Garage DJ/MC
12:00PM - 7:00PM - Indoor VIP Car Show
4pm-6pm - Poker Walk to draw for the winning hand $250
6:30PM – Friday 50/50 drawing (at the DJ trailer)
Evening Entertainment – Live music at The Depot, 208 N. Front Street, Tupelo
After Dark - Bevins Garage flame show
Saturday, May 2, 2026
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Packet pickup & registration (Cadence Arena – East Side)
12:00PM-5:00PM - 2027 Early Bird Registration Open
8:00 AM – 9:00 PM – Cruise site open (Cadence Arena – West Parking Lot)
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Cruise to 5 card-stamping sites around town to qualify for the cash drawings
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Poker Walk to draw the winning hand
12:00PM - 7:00PM - Indoor VIP Car Show
5:00 PM- Awards for indoor show
All Day – Classic hits with DJ Cherokee Charlie & Indoor - Groovy’s Garage DJ/MC Show
7:00 PM – Cash & Awards Ceremony & Presentation of special awards
After Dark - Bevins Garage flame showEvent Guidelines
No bicycles, skateboards, golf carts, or unauthorized motorized vehicles
One-person handicapped scooters permitted when necessary
No pets allowed — thank you for understanding!
Event Venue
Cadence Bank Arena and Conference Center, 375 E Main St, Tupelo, MS 38804-4025, United States
Tickets
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.
