West Palm Beach 2026

The INVASION of West Palm Beach PRESENTED BY IND features a judged car show, over 150,000 square feet of exhibition space, easter egg hunt, motorsport activities, and other forms of entertainment.

There will be 3 separate exhibit halls with different themes:

1. The ULTIMATE Hall (VIP Show Cars, Taste the Rainbow Exhibit, 30 Years of M3 Exhibit)

2. F8x VS G8x Arena (F8x and G8x cars only)

3. Vintage Vault (Vehicles produced in 2001 or earlier)

All indoor display vehicles will need to be submitted for approval. 

ALL VIP SHOW CARS WILL BE ON DISPLAY IN THE ULTIMATE HALL (INCLUDING TASTE THE RAINBOW EXHIBIT). ONLY VIP SHOW CARS WILL RECEIVE A GOODIE BAG AND CAR CULTURE T-SHIRT WITH THEIR ENTRY TICKET (EXCLUDING TASTE THE RAINBOW). 

Indoor display vehicles in the F8x VS G8x Arena  and Vintage Vault do not include a goodie bag or event t-shirt. 

Vendor booth cars are also eligible to receive awards.

We are looking for unique and tastefully done builds to showcase inside the ULTIMATE HALL at South Florida Fairgrounds. VIP show cars will be more spread out, optimizing the opportunity for media coverage. All vehicles are eligible for awards.

All VIP vehicles must be approved and spots are LIMITED. VIP applications will be accepted starting Friday May 16th at 12:00 PM PST. The last day to apply is Friday August 1st at 12:00 PM PST. Anyone who applies after August 2nd will be put on a waitlist, but please note that we will be considering vehicles that applied on-time before considering late submissions.

• VIP participants will also receive:

• VIP Badge & Lanyard

• Exclusive VIP T-Shirt

• Exclusive VIP Goodie Bag

• Does not include VIP Spectator Experience

The F8x and G8x Arena will be a dedicated exhibit hall to F8x and G8x vehicles only. Vehicles will be facing each other to signify a “battle.” One side will be F8x, and the other will be G8x (Must be M2, M3, M4). There will also be vendors on display inside this exhibit hall. All vehicles are eligible for awards.

All F8x VS G8x Arena vehicles must be approved and spots are LIMITED. Applications will be accepted starting Friday December 26th. The last day to apply is Friday March 6th at 11:59 PM EST. Anyone who applies after March 6th will be put on a waitlist, but please note that we will be considering vehicles that applied on-time before considering late submissions.

The exhibit will be dedicated for INDIVIDUAL COLORS ONLY inside the ULTIMATE HALL. There will only be 1 vehicle approved for each color. We are looking for a variety of vehicles to represent the “rainbow” (Non-rainbow colors could be accepted, example: Nardo Grey).

All Taste the Rainbow vehicles must be approved and spots are LIMITED. Applications will be accepted starting Friday December 26th. The last day to apply is Friday March 6th at 11:59 PM EST. Anyone who applies after March 6th will be put on a waitlist, but please note that we will be considering vehicles that applied on-time before considering late submissions.

The Vintage Vault Presented by PSI and E30 Mob will be a dedicated exhibit hall for vintage and classic BMWs. Any vehicle that was produced in 2001 or earlier, can park in this section. All vehicles must apply to make sure it complies to our requirements. Vehicles who’s production years start at 2000, are eligible as well. For example, the BMW E46 M3 started production in 2000. Since vehicle production started in 2000, your 2003 BMW M3 is eligible. All vehicles are eligible for awards.

Bimmer Invasion will be offering a VIP spectator experience. VIPs will have a dedicated hospitality building for them to hangout & network with like minded individuals. This building will be air-conditioned and also has an observation deck that gives you a view of the entire show. Food & Drink will be included along with the following:

• INVASION of WPB ’26 Event Shirt

• INVASION Car Culture T-Shirt

• VIP Goodie Bag

• Early Access to event

• Dedicated VIP Spectator Parking

• Fully catered lunch

• Complimentary Soft Drinks

• Open Bar (Guest must be 21+)

• Assorted Snacks

• VIP Discount of 20% at INVASION Merchandise Tent(s)

• Limited Availability

• VIP Spectator Ticket DOES NOT include Show Car Entry

This is BMWs to participate in the judged car show (outside). All vehicles are eligible to receive awards. Each ticket covers the driver. All passengers in your vehicle must purchase a spectator ticket. A sticker will be placed on all judged cars to notify judges that vehicle must be assessed. You must also submit your judging sheet to us digitally. All vehicles must stay until the end of the show.

This is BMWs to park in the show area, but they will not be judged. This gives you the opportunity to be a part of the show instead of parking in the general spectator lot. Each ticket covers the driver. All passengers in your vehicle must purchase a spectator ticket. All vehicles must stay until the end of the show.