Japfest Goodwood: Awards

As always, the club displays are the biggest part of our events. We welcome all Japanese car clubs to display at Japfest Goodwood; from Skylines to Celicas to Subarus, you can guarantee that we will have a variety of classic Japanese cars provided by our dedicated club displays, which, combined, put on some truly epic displays. And to celebrate those displays, we’ll be giving out a number of awards at Japfest Goodwood 2026.

As before, we are offering the following awards to those clubs that really stand out. All awards will be announced throughout the day and your club will be contacted if you’re the lucky winners!

• • • Best Overall Club
    • Best Regional Club
    • Best Modern Club
    • Best Retro Club
    • Best Presented
    • Best Small Club
    • Best Big Club
    • Best Single Make Club

Announcements and prize-giving will take place at the show.

More awards

Separate from our dedicated Classic Japfest club awards we’re also looking to celebrate the very best cars at the show, full stop. As a result, we’ll be looking to award the following:

• • Best Wheels
  • Best Interior
  • Best Engine Bay
  • Judge’s Choice

The Car Awards are special in their own right, handmade from start to finish and designed to reflect the spirit of its individual prize category. These aren’t mass-produced trophies, every piece is crafted with the same care, creativity, and attention to detail that defines the builds they’re awarded to.

Car Catwalk Competition

Redefined for 2026, the Car Catwalk brings a fresh twist to the traditional show-and-shine competition, turning it into a live spectator event. Sixteen of the show’s finest builds will take to the catwalk and go head-to-head in a knockout tournament, with the audience deciding who progresses at every stage. From the Top 16 to the quarter-finals, semi-finals and grand final, only one car can be crowned champion. Expect incredible craftsmanship, stunning paintwork, immaculate engine bays and plenty of friendly rivalry as owners battle for the votes of the crowd. With every vote counting and bragging rights on the line, the Car Catwalk promises to be one of the most exciting attractions of the show. Think your car has what it takes? Entry applications will be opening soon, so keep an eye out for the official entry form.