The River City Mustang Stampede is one of four annual Mustang Club of America (MCA) National Shows and runs March 27-29, 2026 at the J-Tech Institute in Jacksonville Florida. MCA National Shows that draw the best of the best Mustangs in the country.
Every year, MCA-Certified judges judge each Mustang on its own merit, not in comparison to other cars, in one of 10 major Classes. These Classes are:
- Concours
- Thoroughbred
- Unrestored
- Modified
- President’s Choice
- Occasional Driven
- Daily Driven
- Specialty
- Conservator
- Display Only
Class Summaries
Concours, Thoroughbred and Unrestored Classes: Mustangs are judged on authenticity, condition, workmanship and cleanliness.
Modified Class: Mustangs have serious modifications to all areas of the car. Judges add points (up to a maximum) for modifications on each area of the car and then overall judge condition, workmanship and cleanliness.
President’s Choice Class: Open to only one- and two-year old Mustangs (Model Years 2025 and 2026 for this Show).
Occasional Driven, Daily Driven, Specialty, and Conservator Classes: Mustangs are judged on condition, workmanship and cleanliness.
Display Only Class: Mustangs are on display and not judged.
Show Rules
MCA-Certified Judges will judge based on MCA National Show Rules (UPDATED 04-24-2025). MCA members can review the most up-to-date Show Rules and detailed Class definitions, at this link: MCA JUDGING RULES
Show Procedures
- Registration is online only and will close February 27, 2026, one month prior to the Show.
- We expect this Show will sell out at 350 Show car entries.
- All Class cars must be in place on the Show field by 10AM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Friday is an optional Show date.
- Once on the Show field each day, a car cannot leave until 5PM unless authorized by the National Head Judge.
- Judging will start on Saturday but owners can request judging starting on Friday.
- Cars can remain on the Show field overnight for the duration of the Show. The Show field site is fenced and will have security on site 24 hours a day.
- Concours & Thoroughbred Class cars will show inside the J-Tech Institute building and cannot leave until after the awards ceremony on March 29.
Registration
Register here to show your Mustang.