3-DAY SEPTEMBER 2026 SCHEDULE
18th
19th
20th
MEET & BEAT
SHOWDOWN
BREAKDOWN
Box Office Opens: 9:00 AM
Vendor Load In: 10:00 AM
General Load In: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Doors Open: 4:00 PM
Events: 5:00 PM-1:00 AM
Box Office Opens: 8:00 AM
Vendor Load In: 8:00 AM
General Load In: 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Doors Open: 9:00 AM
Events: 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Carolina Blackout After Party 9:00 PM
Final Teardowns & Departure:
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The energy fades, but the culture remains. A clean exit for builders and a vibrant finish for the participants.
LOCATION:ROCKY MOUNT EVENT CENTER • ROCKY MOUNT, NC
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LOCATION
Rocky Mount Event Center
285 NE Main St
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
southern sound showdown FAQ:
HOW DO I GET TICKETS?
Click on the "GET TICKETS" link/button anywhere on this website to be redirected to Eventbrite where tickets are sold. Skip the higher door price and grab your EARLY BIRD tickets now. Secure your spot early to guarantee entry to the boldest custom bike, car, truck and slingshot show and audio competition in the Carolinas.
WHAT ARE THE ENTRY RULES?
Vehicles should arrive:
Clean
Detailed
Professionally presented
Built to be Seen
Engineered to be Heard
IS PARKING AVAILABLE?
Yes. Free parking is provided for all event attendees at the Rocky Mount Event Center. If competing, we recommend arriving early to secure a premier staging spot for your show vehicle.
HOW DO I BECOME A VENDOR or sponsor?
Submit your inquiry through the vendor/sponsor form on our contact page. RMJ Promotions is looking for high-energy vendors that sell audio equipment, sports clothing and jewelry, custom motorsport parts, and lifestyle brands that move the culture.