Japanese Showcase Exhibition

The Japanese Showcase celebrates one of the most influential and passionate automotive communities in the world. Bringing together vehicles from manufacturers including Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Subaru, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Lexus and more, this area showcases the innovation, styling and enthusiast culture that have made Japanese vehicles legendary amongst car enthusiasts.

From clean OEM+ examples and period-correct builds to highly modified projects and modern show cars, the Japanese Showcase highlights the diversity of the Japanese scene while maintaining a strong standard of presentation and quality throughout. Whether inspired by street, circuit, drift or show culture, this display area provides a dedicated home for Japan's most loved enthusiast vehicles.

The eligibility vehicle list for the Japanese Showcase outlines the specific makes and models that qualify for inclusion within this dedicated display area. It has been carefully curated to ensure a consistent standard of Japanese pedigree, engineering credibility and overall vehicle presence. The purpose of the list is to maintain a strong, cohesive showcase that reflects the identity and positioning of the area, while providing owners with a clear and transparent framework for application.

Click to view our pre-approved vehicle list

If your vehicle does not appear on the list, you can still apply for this showcase here. We'll review your vehicle based on its specification, modifications, rarity, presentation and suitability for the area. Applications are individually reviewed and acceptance is not guaranteed.

Purpose

Offset Show welcomes thousands of visitors, exhibitors and vehicles to the event each year. The safety of all attendees remains our highest priority.

Due to the high volume of pedestrian traffic throughout the venue during public opening hours, vehicle movements within exhibition and display areas present a significant safety risk. This Vehicle Movement Policy has therefore been implemented to minimise the risk of vehicle and pedestrian interaction and to ensure the safe operation of the event.

This policy applies to all exhibited vehicles, including club display vehicles, showcase vehicles, performance display vehicles, invited vehicles, trade exhibitors and partner displays.

Vehicle Movement Restrictions

Once a vehicle has been positioned within an exhibition or display area and the event has opened to the public, vehicle movements are prohibited unless authorised by Event Control.

This restriction applies to all exhibition areas, display zones, paddocks, club exhibition zones, showcase areas and trade display areas.

Vehicle movements are restricted due to the large number of pedestrians present throughout the venue and the associated health and safety risks.

Standard Departure Time

Exhibited vehicles are expected to remain on display until the official event closing time.

Unless otherwise advised, vehicle departures may commence from 4:00pm onwards, subject to instructions from Event Control and event marshals.

Drivers should plan their attendance accordingly and only book exhibition spaces if they are able to remain on site for the duration of the event.

Early Departure Requests

Offset Show recognises that unforeseen circumstances may occasionally require a vehicle to leave the venue before the official event closing time.

Drivers requiring an early departure must report to the designated Marshal Control Point or Event Control office.

Vehicles must not leave their display area without prior authorisation.

Upon receiving a request, Event Control will assess:

• Pedestrian density within the surrounding area.
• Available vehicle exit routes.
• Current operational conditions.
• Any additional safety considerations.

Event Control reserves the right to delay vehicle movement until a safe departure route and time can be established.

Marshal Escort Procedure

Where an early departure is approved, the vehicle may be required to be escorted by an authorised event marshal.

Drivers must follow all instructions issued by marshals, security personnel and Event Control staff.

Where instructed:

• Hazard warning lights must be activated.
• Vehicles must travel at walking pace.
• Vehicles must stop immediately upon instruction.
• Alternative exit routes may be used.

Failure to comply with marshal instructions may result in the vehicle being stopped and further action being taken.

Emergency Departures

In the event of a genuine emergency requiring immediate departure, drivers should notify Event Control or the nearest event marshal as soon as possible.

Event staff will assist in facilitating a safe departure wherever reasonably practicable.

Emergency departures remain subject to safe vehicle movement procedures.

Prohibited Behaviour

The following actions are strictly prohibited:

• Moving a vehicle without authorisation during public opening hours.
• Driving through pedestrian areas without marshal approval.
• Ignoring instructions from event staff.
• Excessive speed, aggressive driving or unnecessary revving.
• Removing barriers, fencing or safety equipment.
• Attempting to create an unauthorised exit route.

Any behaviour deemed unsafe by Event Control may result in immediate removal from the event.

Future Event Participation

Unauthorised vehicle movements are treated as a serious breach of event safety procedures.

Offset Show reserves the right to:

• Refuse future exhibition applications.
• Remove exhibition privileges.
• Revoke invitations to showcase areas.
• Restrict future participation in club exhibition zones and vehicle displays.

These measures exist solely to protect the safety of attendees, exhibitors, staff and contractors.

Acceptance of Policy

By booking an exhibition space, display vehicle pass, club exhibition space or any other exhibited vehicle entry, participants acknowledge and agree to comply with this Vehicle Movement Policy.

Failure to comply may result in action being taken by Event Control in the interests of public safety.

• VEHICLE SHOWCASE ZONES: Your entry passes will arrive by courier from 1st April 2027. Please inform us if your delivery address changes. Replacements will not be offered if we are not contacted.

• THE OWNER'S CIRCLE: Your entry passes will arrive by courier from 1st April 2027. Please inform us if your delivery address changes. Replacements will not be offered if we are not contacted.

• GENERAL PUBLIC: All general public or show vehicle passenger tickets are available via digital download upon purchase. Enter your email address correctly!

• CLUB STANDS: Club Stand driver tickets will be sent to the club admin that we have on file, from 1st April 2026. We cannot send you your driver ticket. Please contact your club admin!

• CAMPSITE ACCESS: Camping tickets will arrive by courier from 1st April 2027. Please inform us if your delivery address changes. Replacements will not be offered if we are not contacted.

• ALL SHOWCASE BOOKINGS ARE PER VEHICLE AND INCLUDE ENTRY FOR THE DRIVER & VEHICLE ONLY.
• Children Aged 14 & Under Go Free Do Not Require A Ticket.
• Event Date: Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th April 2027.
• Event Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm on both days.
• Venue: Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 7JE.
• Cornwall's Largest Automotive Event.
• Over 10,000+ Attendees Expected Across The Weekend.
• Thousands of Display Vehicles Across Multiple Curated Showcase Areas.
• Dedicated Performance, European, Japanese and American & Global Showcases.
• Vehicle Applications Subject To Approval.
• Premium Indoor Displays, Feature Areas & Special Exhibits.
• Live Demonstrations & Entertainment Throughout The Weekend.
• Trade Village Featuring Leading Automotive Brands.
• Food Court Featuring A Wide Variety Of Food & Drink Vendors.
• Family Friendly Event Suitable For All Ages.
• On-Site Fairground Attractions.
• Professional Event Photography & Videography Throughout The Weekend.
• Public Liability Insurance In Place Across The Event.
• Free Parking Available For Visitors.
• Additional Passenger Tickets Must Be Purchased Separately.
• Club Displays Available For Vehicles Not Eligible For Showcase Areas.
• Vehicle Entry Information Will Be Sent Prior To The Event.
• Venue Equipped With Purpose-Built Disabled Access Facilities.
• Baby Changing Facilities Available On Site.
• Dogs Permitted On Site Provided They Remain On A Lead At All Times And Not Within Indoor Areas.
• Camping Available with Camping Tickets Purchased Seperately
• Ticket Terms & Conditions Apply.
• Vehicle Movement Policy Applies To All Vehicle Based Tickets.
• Attractions, Features & Displays Subject To Change Without Notice.

Timings are the same for both show days.
• Car Clubs: 7:00am - 9:00pm
• Showcase Areas: 7:00am - 9:00pm
• General Public: 10am - 3:00pm
• Public Car Park: Opens 8:30am
• Passengers can enter within cars on show from 7:00am