After a late night from the epic night run, we were up hella early for vendor roll-in at the San Jose Flea Market, ready for the main event. Despite the lack of sleep, the excitement was real as we prepped for our pop-up activation, setting up right next to the DJ. The energy was high from the start, with a crazy lineup of cars in front of our booth and nothing but love from the locals.

It was amazing to see familiar faces, many of whom shared stories about ILLEST and Fatlace, reminding us of the deep connections we’ve built over the years. Reconnecting with the Bay Area community felt like coming home, and the support we received was overwhelming. Every conversation, every handshake—it all reinforced why we do what we do.

This event was a true collaboration between ILLEST, Rad Haus, Gifted Lifestyles, Undeadstock Events, and Bay Area Euros. But it wouldn’t have been the same without all the local vendors who pulled up and brought the vibes. Shoutout to Sago Studios, Veggies World, and Upper Empire for making the event even more special. And props to all the car clubs who showed out in force, adding to the atmosphere and making the day unforgettable.

A huge congrats to our friend Marcus Fry for taking home Best of Show! We couldn’t have pulled this off without our incredible partners and the amazing community that showed up. We’re already looking forward to the next time we can come back and do it all over again. Thank you, San Jose, for the unforgettable memories and the relentless support. We can’t wait to see you again!

PHOTOS BY: IAN PHAM