F-100 Western Nationals 2025

SoCal's Coolest Gathering Under the Trees

- Words and photos by SOLOMON LUNGER

EACH YEAR, CLASSIC FORD TRUCK enthusiasts from across the West flock to Canyon RV Park in Anaheim Hills, California, for one of the most cherished events in the community: the F-100 Western Nationals. Hosted by the legendary Pickups Limited truck club of Orange County, this show has become a staple in the scene, and 2025 marked the biggest turnout we've seen since I began attending.

With towering trees offering welcoming shade, a breeze drifting in off the Santa Ana River, and rows upon rows of beautiful Ford trucks, it was the kind of day that reminds you why we love these rigs in the first place.

Nature Meets Nostalgia

There's something special about the venue itself. Nestled inside Canyon RV Park, this show blends the feel of a peaceful campground retreat with the buzz of a full-blown truck show. Unlike asphalt parking lot events that can leave you cooking in the sun, the tall sycamores and oaks in Anaheim Hills kept the vibes cool—literally and figuratively.