Trucks parked between palm trees and tiki huts under an orange sunset sky

5th AnnualFeb 4-7, 2027

Four days. Orlando to the Keys.

Every day tells part of the story. Join for all of it, or just the part your trip allows.

When: February 4-7, 2027Thursday to Sunday
Starts: OrlandoThursday kickoff with SEMA
The show: Gilbert's, Key LargoSaturday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Spectators: FreeShow vehicles $40, preregistered

Thursday
Feb 4
The people meet
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Road to the Keys Kickoff
In partnership with SEMA
Embassy Suites, International Drive, Orlando
As the SEMA MPMC Media Trade Conference wraps up, road-trippers, manufacturers, media, creators, and local enthusiasts meet in the host hotel's parking lot. About 40 selected cars and trucks, one evening, and the night before we head south.
Free. RSVP required.
1. 4:00 PM
  Gathering opens
  About 40 selected cars and trucks in a dedicated section of the hotel lot.
2. 4:00 - 8:00 PM
  Hang out and network
  Bonanza road-trippers meet the manufacturers, media, and creators finishing their week at MPMC.
3. 8:00 PM
  Rest up
  Fuel up tonight. Staging is at 5:00 AM.
Everything about Thursday
Friday
Feb 5
The adventure begins · The beach party
5:30 AM departure
The Road to the Keys
Orlando to Marathon to Key Largo
We wake up before sunrise and head south together: through interior Florida, down Krome Avenue, onto US-1 and across the water to lunch at Sunset Grille in Marathon. Then back north to Gilbert's at your own pace.
Free to join. Sign up so we know you are coming.
1. 5:00 AM
  Staging
  Embassy Suites lot. Fueled, checked over, and ready to drive.
2. 5:15 AM
  Driver meeting
  Route, stops, caravan etiquette, and what to do if you get separated.
3. 5:30 AM
  Wheels rolling
  Sharp. We head south.
4. About 1:00 - 3:00 PM
  Lunch at Sunset GrillePlanned
  Marathon, at the foot of the Seven Mile Bridge. Everyone orders individually.
5. Afternoon
  North to Gilbert's
  About 62 miles back up US-1 to Key Largo, at your own pace.
6. 4:00 PM
  Hotel check-in
  Gilbert's rooms open at 4:00 PM.
Everything about Friday
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Beach Party
Presented by F100 Squad
Gilbert's Resort, Key Largo
Cars and trucks in the sand, a DJ and live music, a bonfire and s'mores, merch, giveaways, cold drinks, and no alarm clock until Saturday morning.
Free and open to everyone.
1. 6:00 PM
  Party opens
  Vehicles on the beach, music on.
2. After dark
  Bonfire and s'mores
3. 11:00 PM
  Lights down
  Rest up. Roll-in starts at 7:00 AM.
Everything about Friday night
Saturday
Feb 6
The Bonanza
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The 5th Annual Solos Beach Bonanza
Gilbert's Resort, Key Largo
The big day. 250+ classic cars and trucks expected, live music, food, bars, vendors, kids activities, and an entire resort full of automotive people. No judges. No trophies.
Spectators free. Show vehicles preregister ($40).
1. 7:00 AM
  Show vehicle roll-in
  Registered, approved vehicles only.
2. 8:00 AM
  Gates open
  Spectators free all day.
3. All day
  Live music, food, vendors, beach
4. 6:00 PM
  Show closes
Everything about Saturday
Sunday
Feb 7
One more memory
Relaxed morning, cruise after
Everglades Cruise
Key Largo to the Everglades
No 5:00 AM alarm. Sleep in, get coffee, talk about Saturday. Then those not headed home yet fire the trucks back up for one more cruise, toward the Everglades and, if it all comes together, a group airboat ride.
Optional. Details coming.
1. Morning
  Sleep in, coffee, breakfast
2. To be announced
  Everglades cruise departs
3. To be announced
  Group airboat experience
  Planned, not booked yet.
Everything about Sunday