Car Shows Around the Area
6/16 – Burger King Classic Car Show, Thursdays, 5:30p-8:30p, Lake Hallie, Chippewa Falls
6/17 – Merrillan Drive in Movie – The War with Grandpa, Friday, 6p, Gile Park, Merrillan WI. Not a formal car show, but many old cars cruise in. Movie starts at dusk (8:30pm). All cars & spectators free, Vendors $10. Contact Bill (715) 896-3340 or Jacksoncarshows@gmail.com
6/17-19 – Back to the 50s, Minnesota State Fairground, Saint Paul MN.
6/16-19 Wizards of Rods Fun Run, NEW LOCATION: Warrens Lions Log Cabin 601 Pine St Warrens WI, Info: Tom @ 608-985-8040 or Loren @ 608-378-4555
Thursday, June 16-4:30p-cruise to Rudy’s in Sparta for early arrivals.
Friday, June 17-4:30-Fish Fry Cruise to Tomah American Legion-7-11p Shady Glen Band on outdoor stage!
Saturday, June 18-Dress Vintage! DJ music by Belair Beats. Games start 10a, Pinup contest-12 noon, Poker Run 3:30, potluck-6p, Hurricane Express Band-7-11p on outdoor stage!
Sunday-June 19-Show & Shine, Registration 9-12n. Pedal Car competition, NSRA inspectors, 50/50, DJ music by Belair Beats, Food & Drinks
6/18 – Chippewa Falls Saturday Cruise in, 4p-8p, Bridge Street, (enter from spring street), Free, Hosted by Chippewa Valley Street Machines.
6/18 – North Bend Days Car Show, Saturday, 11a-2p, North Bend WI, Contact: (608) 792-2940.
6/18 – Dorchester Days Car Show, Saturday, 8:30a-12:30, rain date 6/19, by the Carnival, Dorchester WI, Contact Larry Olsen (715) 613-0854
6/18 – Steam Boat Days Show Your Ride, Saturday, 8a-4p, Historic 3rd St., Downton Winona MN, $10,
6/18 – Lake Martha Days, Saturday, 10a-1p, Downtown Osseo, $5,
6/19 – Soldiers Grove Fun Days Car Show, Sunday, 8a-3p, Soldiers Grove WI, Sponsored by the Soldiers Grove Fire Department and the Big Buck Rod-N-Gun Club, Contact Paul Nicholson,
6/21 – Rudy’s Drive-in Cruise Night, Tuesday, 6p-8p, 1004 La Crosse St, La Crosse, (608) 782-2200
6/23 – Burger King Classic Car Show, Thursdays, 5:30p-8:30p, South Hastings Way, Eau Claire.
6/24 – The Great Race lunch stop in Chippewa Falls, Friday, 12p-2p, Bridge Street. Spectators are free to interact with view the event. This is not an open Cruise in, only vehicles participating in the race may park in the show area.
6/25 – Joshua’s Camp Cruise in Car Show, Saturday, All Day, Rock Falls Raceway, part of the C-Tech Badger Classics race, $20 includes driver admission, (715) 875-4233.
6/25 – The Ridgetop Gathering Place Car Show, Saturday, 10:30a-4p, 27828 Neptune Rd Cashton WI 54619, $5 pre-registered, $7 day of event. Info: (608) 693-0016
6/26 – Alma Center Strawberry Festival Car Show, 9q-4p 9a-3p, $10, Contact Mike Forsting (715) 533-2680.
7/1 – Miedema’s Cruise-in Party, Friday, 5p, Potluck dinner at 6p, W5845 County Rd W, (three miles east of Holmen), bring a dish to pass.
7/2 – FOB Car Show, Saturday, 12p-4p, Registration 10a., E. Hogg St., Melrose WI, Contact (608) 396-3020.
7/3 – Millston 150th Year Celebration, Saturday, 11a-6p, the event organizer’s are seeking classic cars to display at this event. Contact Craig Zahrte (608) 343-5867.
7/4 – Galesville Lions Club Car Show, Sunday, 8a Registration, Trophies Noon, Historic Square Downtown Galesville, $10, Contact Duane (608) 780-3069.
7/6 – Big Boar BBQ Cruise in, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 5p-8p, Big Boar BBQ, 510 Commerce, West Salem, 54669, Contact: (608) 612-0387
7/6 – Cruise night at Lakeview Drive Inn, The first Wednesday in June, July and August Wednesday, 6p-8p, 610 E Sarnia St, Winona, Contact: (507) 454-3723, lakeviewdriveinn@hotmail.com
7/7-9 – IOLA
7/9 – WA DU SHUDA Days 15th Annual Car Show, Saturday, Reg starts 8a, New Lisbon Community Center (former American Legion Hall), $10.00, Contact (608) 547-0285, wadushuda@gmail.com.
7/9 – Catfish Days, Saturday, 8:30a-1”30p, Trempealeau Central Park. $10.00, Contact: Lenny Berg, 608-386-2140
7/15 – Merrillan Drive in Movie, Friday, 6p, Gile Park, Merrillan WI. Not a formal car show, but many old cars cruise in. Movie starts at dusk (8:30pm). All cars & spectators free, Vendors $10. Contact Bill (715) 896-3340 or Jacksoncarshows@gmail.com
7/15-17 – Street Machine Nationals, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul MN
7/16 – Motorhead Mafia Car Show, Saturday, 9a-3p, West St., Downtown Neillsville, $10, Contact Randy, (715) 797-3793
7/16 – Colby Cheese Days, Saturday, 10a-3:30p, Corner of 1st & Clark St, Colby, $10, Contact: Chamber Office (715) 225-8509.
7/17 – 15th Annual Hot Rod Sunday, LeFarge Free Methodist Church 8a-2p, worship service at 10am, Free will Methodist Church, 214 S. Cherry St., La Farge, WI 54639, 11:00am Free will offering meal [Proceeds raised will benefit the Ronald McDonald House] Noon Music By the Paul Family Bluegrass Band, Contact Rev Mark for any questions 608-625-4197 or aljames@mwt.net.
7/19 – Rudy’s Drive-in Cruise Night, Tuesday, 6p-8p, 1004 La Crosse St, La Crosse, (608) 782-2200
7/20 – Big Boar BBQ Cruise in, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 5p-8p, Big Boar BBQ, 510 Commerce, West Salem, 54669, Contact: (608) 612-0387
7/23 – Chippewa Falls Saturday Cruise in, 4p-8p, Bridge Street, (enter from spring street), Free, Hosted by Chippewa Valley Street Machines.
7/23 – Black River Heritage Festival, Saturday, Main Street Downtown Black River Falls, 5k Race, Car Show (200+ dash plaques, 30+ trophies), Vendors, Live Music, Kids, parade, pontoon boat rides on Black River. Contact Bill (715) 896-3340 or Jacksoncarshows@gmail.com
7/23 – Drop Zone Veteran’s Memorial Car Show, Saturday, 9a-2p, 605 Summit Ave, Ladysmith, $5 or non-perishable food item, Contact (715) 532-6772.
7/24 – Fall Creek Lions Fun Fest Car Show, Sunday, 9a-3:30p, Keller Park, Fall Creek, Contact Joe Dolphin (608) 732-1452
7/28 – Burger King Classic Car Show, Thursdays, 5:30p-8:30p, North Clairemont, Eau Claire.
7/29 – Rodfest Friday Night Cruise, depart from the Viking at 6 p.m., Strum.
7/29-31 – Rumblefest, Friday Drive in Movie, Saturday Cruise, Sunday Car Show, 853 North 8th St., Medford, $5, Contact: barelylegalcustoms@gmail.com or (715) 600-2520.
7/30 – Rodfest, Saturday, 9a-2p, Viking Skyline Recreation area, Strum, $5, Contact Ed (715) 533-0238.
7/30 – Sweet Rides & Sweet Pies, Saturday, 10a-3p, Westby Historical Society, Free, Contact westbywihistory@gmail.com.
7/30 – Hub City Days, Saturday, 9a-3p, South Central Ave, Marshfield, Contact Rodney (715) 305-9993 or feltzauto@msn.com.
7/30 – Sweet Rides & Sweet Pies, Westby Historical Area, 111 Bekkedal Avenue; Westby, WI 54667, Contact Mega Parts (608) 452-2045, www.westbywihistory@gmail.com
8/2 – National Neighbors Night Out, Tuesday, 5p-8p, Quincy Street Community Park, Hosted by Onalaska Police Department, 515 Quincy St.
8/3 – Big Boar BBQ Cruise in, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 5p-8p, Big Boar BBQ, 510 Commerce, West Salem, 54669, Contact: (608) 612-0387
8/3 – Cruise night at Lakeview Drive Inn, The first Wednesday in June, July and August Wednesday, 6p-8p, 610 E Sarnia St, Winona, Contact: (507) 454-3723, lakeviewdriveinn@hotmail.com
8/4 – Burger King Classic Car Show, Thursdays, 5:30p-8:30p, River Street, Chippewa Falls.
8/6 – Jackson County Fair Car Show, Saturday, 8a-6p, Riverside Auto Sales, Black River Falls, $10, Info: (715) 284-4525
8/6 – Crawford County Car Show, Saturday, 9:30a-4p, Wauzeka Boat Landing, E. Front St., no trophies, no judging, no fees, (rain date 8/7)
8/7 – Indianhead Car Show, Sunday, Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, Chippewa Falls, WI, Info: (715) 832-0552, carshowinfo@yahoo.com
TBD (8/7?) – Stockman’s Farm Supply Classic Car Show,
8/11 – Burger King Classic Car Show, Thursdays, 5:30p-8:30p, Golf Road, Eau Claire.
8/13 – Chippewa Falls Saturday Cruise in, 2p-4p, Bridge Street, (enter from spring street), Free, Hosted by Chippewa Valley Street Machines.
8/13 – Classics on Main Cruise in, Saturday, 5p-8p, Main Street Downtown Black River Falls, (enter from south 3rd St.), Hosted by the Black River Falls Downtown Association and Karma New and Used, Free, Contact Bill (715) 896-3340 or jacksoncarshows@gmail.com.
8/14 – Abbotsford First City Days Car Show, Sunday, Contact Dean Wiese 715-721-6881
8/15 – Bangor 19th Annual Car Show, Sunday, 8:30a-3p, Village Park, Bangor,
8/16 – Rudy’s Drive-in Cruise Night, Tuesday, 6p-8p, 1004 La Crosse St, La Crosse, (608) 782-2200
8/17 – Big Boar BBQ Cruise in, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 5p-8p, Big Boar BBQ, 510 Commerce, West Salem, 54669, Contact: (608) 612-0387
8/18 – Burger King Classic Car Show, Thursdays, 5:30p-8:30p, North Clairemont, Eau Claire.
8/21 – Goodview Days Car Show, Saturday, 10a-2p, Goodview MN (part of Winona), $10,
8/21 – Kornfest, Sunday, 9a-2:30p, Holmen Middle School, 520 N. Main St., Holmen, $10 (2 for $15), Contact: Lonnie (608) 317-6160.
8/26 – Merrillan Drive in Movie, Friday, 6p, Gile Park, Merrillan WI. Not a formal car show, but many old cars cruise in. Movie starts at dusk (8:30pm). All cars & spectators free, Vendors $10. Contact Bill (715) 896-3340 or Jacksoncarshows@gmail.com
8/26-27 – Merrillan Lions Cars Show, Crafts, Flea Market, Drive-in Movie, Gile Memorial Park, Merrillan WI, 300+ dash plaques, 30+ trophies, Kiddie Carnival and Kiddie Tractor Pull, Horse Shoe Pitching Contest, Live music, Classic Drive in Movies Friday & Saturday nights, Contact Bill (715) 896-3340 or Jacksoncarshows@gmail.com
8/27 – Merrillan Drive in Movie, Saturday, 6p, Gile Park, Merrillan WI. Not a formal car show, but many old cars cruise in. Movie starts at dusk (8:30pm). All cars & spectators free, Vendors $10. Contact Bill (715) 896-3340 or Jacksoncarshows@gmail.com
8/27 – Oldend Days Car Show & Summer Fest, Saturday, 11a-3p, W5606 Shrine Rd, Necedah, $10, Contact Jennifer@bsofttech.com, (608) 853-0739
8/28 – Cadott Car Show, Sunday, 10a-4p, Mariner Drive, Cadot, $10,
8/28 – Ram Rods Car Club 25th Classic Car Show, Sunday, 9a-3p, Ettrick Ball Park, Ettrick WI, $10, Info: Les (608) 525-0026 or Duane (608) 780-3069
8/30 – Rudy’s Drive-in Cruise Night, Tuesday, 6p-8p, 1004 La Crosse St, La Crosse, (608) 782-2200, hosted by the 608 Piston Pounders Club.
9/4 – Piston Pounders 3rd Annual Car Show, Saturday, 8a-3p, LaCrosse Interstate Fairgrounds, Show Cars $10, Swap meet $5, Contact Blaine Lee (608) 461-1382
TBD – Hixton Fire Department Car Show & Flee Market, Sunday. Free will donation, Contact Dave McCullough (715) 896-0156
9/7 – Big Boar BBQ Cruise in, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 5p-8p, Big Boar BBQ, 510 Commerce, West Salem, 54669, Contact: (608) 612-0387
9/10 – Chippewa Falls Saturday Cruise in, 4p-8p, Bridge Street, (enter from spring street), Free, Hosted by Chippewa Valley Street Machines.
9/9-10 – Mississippi Mayhem, Friday 12p-12a, Saturday 9a-12a, LaCrosse Fairgrounds, N4985 County Road M, West Salem, Contact (608) 612-0129, MayhemMaker@mississippimayhem.com
9/11 – Black River Falls Fire Department Car Show, Sunday, 8a-3p, Riverside Auto Sales, Black River Falls, Contact (715) 284-4525, brffdcarshow@gmail.com
9/13 – Rudy’s Drive-in Cruise Night, Tuesday, 6p-8p, 1004 La Crosse St, La Crosse, (608) 782-2200
9/16 – Merrillan Drive in Movie, Friday, 6p, Gile Park, Merrillan WI. Not a formal car show, but many old cars cruise in. Movie starts at dusk (8:30pm). All cars & spectators free, Vendors $10. Contact Bill (715) 896-3340 or Jacksoncarshows@gmail.com
9/16&17 – The Fall Out #7, Friday & Saturday (Sunday rain date), Rock Falls Raceway, N1790 1000th St, Eau Claire, WI 54701. Open to all 1966 & earlier vintage drag racing vehicles, and will feature a car show, swap meet, side entertainment, and RACING! Gates open at 9 a.m. Run times: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. (approx.) Spectators: $15 Adults (13+) / $13 Seniors/Military / $10 Students (8-12) / Free Kids (7-under)
9/17 – Blair Cheese Fest Car Show, Saturday, 10a-3p, $5, Contact Phineas (715) 299-1006
9/18 – 12 Year Bash Car Show, Sunday, 12p-4p, 101 W. Rock St., Rockland, Classic Cars and pork chop sandwiches @ NOON! Classic Car Show 1pm-3pm! Free to enter. 50/50. Trophy to favorite. Car goodies to runner up. Random draw prize winners. PLUS, a wine tasting by The WineSitters from 1pm-3pm!
TBD – Fall Minnesconsin Cruise, Saturday, info & preregister at https://eraticatecancercruise.com/
9/21 – Big Boar BBQ Cruise in, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 5p-8p, Big Boar BBQ, 510 Commerce, West Salem, 54669, Contact: (608) 612-0387
9/23-25 – Fall Jefferson: Fri-Sun, Auto swap meet, car show, and cars for sale corral. Jefferson County Fair Park, 503 N. Jackson St., Jefferson WI, 53549, Contact Madison Classics, (608) 244-8416.
9/25 – Merrillan Movie Night , Saturday, gates open 5p, Gile Park, Merrillan WI. Bring your classic car and enjoy a free movie. Movie starts at dusk. Cars & spectators free, Vendors $10. Contact Bill (715) 896-3340 or Jacksoncarshows@gmail.com
10/5 – Big Boar BBQ Cruise in, 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 5p-8p, Big Boar BBQ, 510 Commerce, West Salem, 54669, Contact: (608) 612-0387
10/6 – Chippewa Falls Saturday Cruise in, 4p-7p, Bridge Street, (enter from spring street), Free, Hosted by Chippewa Valley Street Machines.
10/8 – Colors of Kendall 10th Annual Car Show at Dave’s Hot Rod Garage, 30155 Norway Ave, Kendall WI, Contact: Dave @ 608 -343-7365 or dpwoodworth@hotmail.com
10/15 – Mondovi Oktoberfest Car Show, Saturday, 11a, South Franklin St., Mondovi, $10, Contact: Missy Thornton (715) 495-2470.