Vroom vroom! Joe Mama’s Car Show returns to Jerome this weekend with hundreds of classic cars
Idaho’s Jerome This weekend, Jerome will host one of Idaho’s biggest car shows, complete with hundreds of vintage cars and exclusive activities for auto aficionados.
The two-day Joe Mama’s auto Show has expanded over the last 27 years to become one of the state’s biggest auto exhibitions. With more than 350 automobile owners taking part last year, there was something for every kind of automotive enthusiast.
Watch how people at Con Paulos’ Show and Shine prepare for the procession.
According to Ray Alberti, Joe Skaug, a longtime resident of Jerome, inspired the show’s name.
“He was a teacher when I was at Jerome High School, and he had a Pontiac GTO that he raced,” recalled Alberti. “It’s kind of like tradition carrying on.”
The show and judging begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday. At noon, the loudest exhaust competition will take place for fans of strong engines.
At 2:30 p.m., the winner’s parade will take place after the winners are revealed at 2:00 p.m.
The schedule for 2025 is available on Joe Mama’s Car Show’s Facebook page.
August 15, Friday
- 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Show ‘n’ Shine at Con Paulos Chevrolet
- 5 p.m. – Cruise to ICCU park
- 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. – Beer Garden is open
- 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Live music by Carson Hasher
- 6 p.m. – Taco Eating Contest
- 6:30 p.m. – Burnout Contest
Following the Burnout Contest, Carson Hasher will perform live. Signing up for the burnout and taco eating contests is still possible, and you can do so on the evening of the event.
August 16th, Saturday
- 6AM – Registration opens
- 9AM – Show officially starts, as does judging
- 10AM – Beer Garden opens
- Noon – Master AutoTech Jerome loudest exhaust contest, see their booth at the show to sign up
- 1PM – Kids ice cream eating contest, we’ll announce it for registration at the show
- 2PM – Winners start lining up
- 2:30PM – Winner’s parade
