State of the Scene – August 2025

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Bagged white Volkswagen Golf owned by @brokewookie, parked at a PNW car meet during sunset. Featured in State of the Scene August 2025 article on Woodburn Cars and Coffee.

A monthly look at the pulse of the PNW car community

July came in hot—figuratively and literally—but as the month drew to a close, things eased off slightly, giving everyone a chance to catch their breath before the August rush. That said, the summer heat didn’t slow down the heart of the scene, with some long-awaited comebacks, crossover events, and steady grassroots momentum building toward the end of the season.

🔥 The Return of Streetstars

One of the biggest talking points this month was the comeback of Streetstars—a crew that hasn’t been in the regular rotation for a few years, but whose events have always been remembered for their energy and vibe. Their July 11th meet brought a massive turnout, proving that the demand for their return has never faded.

Streetstars didn’t do it alone, either. The meet was a collaboration with 7-Eleven, Royal Fitment, Immortalz, StreetPhantoms, FiveStar, and Unknown—a multi-crew link-up that showed what happens when major names in the local scene unite for the culture.

🌿 High Horsepower & Higher Vibes

Also on July 11th, Vstyle hosted a successful meet in tandem with 7-Eleven, showing there was more than one hot spot that night. They’ve been busy this season, also pulling off another strong event with Cars and Cannabis in collaboration with The Canna Shop and Cuellar Farms, featuring none other than a V12 Lamborghini Aventador. Low-key vibes with high-end hardware—right here in Oregon.

🧨 Looking Ahead: Wasted Week Returns

Originally planned for the week of the 22nd, Wasted Week has been pushed to the last week of August and into the first week of September—giving crews even more time to prepare.

Wasted Space has been generating quiet hype all summer, and past years have proven this series to be one of the most well-attended and community-strengthening events in the region.

🚨 Respect the lot. Respect the organizers. Respect the community. 🚨
If we want this series to continue, every attendee plays a role in making sure it stays clean, safe, and positive.

🗓️ August Highlights You Shouldn’t Miss

📍 August 8–9 – Coastal Cruise + Track Day
Organized by Papa Midnight, Unknown OR, Oregon Connected Tuners, and Douglas County Pop Up Meets, this two-day cruise heads to the coast and includes a track and dyno day at Coos Bay Raceway.

  • 🕙 Meet at 10:00 AM, leave by 10:30 on August 8th
  • Scenic stops, driving sessions, and plenty of crew collabs along the way.

📍 August 9

  • Tanner.PDX Birthday Meet – Celebrate one of the scene’s most recognizable names with a birthday cruise and community turnout.
  • PNW Projectz x Underrated Society Collab Meet – 6 PM to 9 PM in Vancouver. Expect variety, new builds, and solid energy.

📍 August 16 – VC Meet – 10 Year Anniversary
📍 Vancouver | 4 PM – 8 PM
Ten years deep in the scene, VC is throwing down a milestone meet worthy of their legacy.
📍AuraCon, hosted by Mint Cars and Culture, featuring a barber battle, car show, and various vendors
📍Oregon Convention Center| 1 PM – 6 PM

📍 August 17 – Woodburn Cars and Coffee: Pink Wheels
Our tribute to women in automotive and car culture. From engineers and inventors to modern builders and drivers, this theme day is about legacy, visibility, and respect.

📍 August 23 – Woodburn Cars and Coffee: Night Meet
7 PM – 9 PM | Chill vibes, golden hour lighting, and a later-than-usual chance to hang and shoot. Always a favorite.

📍 August 23 – Automobile Passions Meet
📍 Salem | 7 PM – 9 PM
Another great evening option for those looking to stay close to the city.

📍 August 31 – Woodburn Cars and Coffee: Minis & Kei Cars
Small but mighty—this theme day puts the spotlight on compact engineering, quirky style, and crowd-favorite builds that punch well above their weight.

👀 Coming Soon

Keep your eyes peeled for Tuner Coalition’s end-of-summer Subaru meet, still in the planning stages. For fans of AWD culture, boxer engines, and all things Subie, this one’s going to be worth the wait.

As always, expect there to be more throughout the month as well, from organizers mentioned previously, as well as others, throughout the month of August. Not sure where to learn about pop up events? Facebook groups like PNW Car Scene and 503 Meets are always great resources not just for grassroots meets like those mentioned, but for established Car Shows, local track Race Days, and more.

🧭 Final Gears

As we move toward the back stretch of summer, the scene is still going strong. Whether you’re wrenching, cruising, detailing, or documenting—there’s still time to make the most of the season.

Support the crews putting in work. Respect the lots. Show up, show love, and stay connected.

We’ll see you out there.

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