Surf City Soundoff 2026: Classic Cars, Muscle Cars, and Sound Competition
The Surf City Classics and Soundoff event brings custom car builders, automotive enthusiasts, and mobile audio competitors together for a high-octane weekend on the Oregon coast, featuring classic cars, rat rods, low riders, and American muscle.
Event Schedule and Competition Formats at Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Hosting the multi-day gathering, Chinook Winds Casino Resort outlines a structured schedule for vehicle exhibition and audio judging. According to event details published by Chinook Winds Casino Resort, the weekend splits its primary competitive focus between vehicle aesthetics and high-decibel audio performance.
Participants arriving for the mobile audio competitions undergo distinct judging phases over two days. Sound Quality check-in and judging begins on Saturday, August 22, starting at 9 a.m. and running until completion. Following the sound quality evaluations, SPL (Sound Pressure Level) judging across all formats kicks off on Sunday, August 23, at 8 a.m. and continues through the completion of the event.
Registration Protocols and Participant Incentives
Vehicle owners and audio competitors looking to enter the showcase have multiple registration pathways. According to Chinook Winds Casino Resort, same-day registration is permitted for anyone wanting to show off their stereo system or custom build. Competitors can register directly at the registration tent on the day of the event.
Paying the $20 registration fee secures several entitlements for participants. Registrants receive entry into one competition format, an official Surf City SoundOff 2026 T-shirt, a lanyard, a commemorative dash plaque, and a voucher for five $andDollars. Additionally, organizers offer a hotel rate discount specifically for participants who complete online pre-registration ahead of the event.