Model T’s to Olar Festival

The Model T’s to Olar Festival car show takes place Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, at Hartzog Park, 315-301 NW Dana St. in Olar, SC, with activities starting at 9 a.m. and car-show trophies presented at 3 p.m. The surrounding festival runs Nov. 13–14. The two-day gathering celebrates the town’s history and community alongside a classic car show, carnival rides, food and craft vendors, and entertainment.

Friday’s festivities begin at 5 p.m. with carnival rides running until 10 p.m., karaoke with Slim Jim & Beef Jerky, and DJ Slingbloy playing music until midnight.

Saturday activities start at 9 a.m. The parade steps off at 11:30 a.m., with a magician performing after the parade. Carnival rides run from noon to 10 p.m., and a petting zoo is part of the day’s lineup. The car show welcomes classic cars and hands out People’s Choice trophies at 3 p.m. The Collective Band plays rhythm and blues, soul, pop, country, funk and reggae from 7 to 10 p.m., and DJ Slingbloy continues the music until 11 p.m.