Where is the Blast from the Past car show in Helena?

The Saturday car show is at the Broadwater Grounds on Highway 12 West. The Sunday drag races are at the Rocky Mountain Fire Training Center near Helena Regional Airport.

Who puts on Blast from the Past?

The Helena Valley Timing Association, a nonprofit car club that uses the proceeds to fund automotive-trades scholarships.

Is Blast from the Past just a car show?

No. It is a three-day weekend with a Friday kickoff party, Saturday car show, and Sunday drag races.

Annual · Last full weekend in June

Blast from the Past Car Show and Drag Races

The Helena Valley Timing Association's Blast from the Past has raised more than $120,000 in automotive-trades scholarships since it began in 2006.

When

Friday, June 26, 2026 – Sunday, June 28, 2026

Finished for 2026. Next year's dates are not announced yet; it usually falls last full weekend in June.

Where

Broadwater Grounds (car show); Rocky Mountain Fire Training Center near Helena Regional Airport (drag races)

1016 Williams St, Helena, MT 59601

Cost

Car display entry $20. Spectator admission price was not confirmed for 2026.

By Helena Valley Timing Association

About Blast from the Past Car Show and Drag Races

Blast from the Past is a three-day car show and drag racing weekend organized by the Helena Valley Timing Association, a nonprofit car club. It started in 2006 and had reached its 19th annual running by 2024. The event brings in more than 400 cars from around the country. All proceeds fund scholarships for students pursuing automotive trades education; the club says it has raised over $120,000 for scholarships across the event's history.

The weekend splits across two sites. The car show, a judged 'Show 'n Shine' display, runs Saturday at the Broadwater Grounds on Highway 12 West. The drag races run Sunday at the Rocky Mountain Fire Training Center near Helena Regional Airport, with sheriff's-office and fire-crew support. Friday night kicks the weekend off with a party featuring live music and a flame-thrower contest. Car display entry runs $20; spectator admission is set separately by the club each year.

What happens

More than 400 cars on display, drawn from across the country
Sunday drag races run at the Rocky Mountain Fire Training Center near Helena Regional Airport
Friday night kickoff party includes a flame-thrower contest
All proceeds fund automotive-trades scholarships, over $120,000 raised since 2006

Tips

The car show and drag races are at two different sites across town; check the schedule for which day is at which venue.
The Broadwater Grounds show draws large weekend crowds; arrive early for parking and shade.
Car owners who want to display should register and pay the $20 entry ahead of time.

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Blast from the Past Car Show and Drag Races FAQ

Where is the Blast from the Past car show in Helena?: The Saturday car show is at the Broadwater Grounds on Highway 12 West. The Sunday drag races are at the Rocky Mountain Fire Training Center near Helena Regional Airport.
How much does it cost to enter a car in Blast from the Past?: Car display entry is $20.
Who puts on Blast from the Past?: The Helena Valley Timing Association, a nonprofit car club that uses the proceeds to fund automotive-trades scholarships.
How long has Blast from the Past been running?: It started in 2006 and had reached its 19th annual running by 2024.
Is Blast from the Past just a car show?: No. It is a three-day weekend with a Friday kickoff party, Saturday car show, and Sunday drag races.

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