The 29th Annual Heart of the City Cruise-In takes place Saturday, August 29, 2026, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Richland County Fairgrounds in Mansfield, Ohio. The event features 75 awards presented at 5:30 p.m. and 400 dash plaques for participants.
Live entertainment includes The Ohio Express, The Heartbreak Band, The Fabulous Four, and The Rockin’ Revue, along with DJ music throughout the day. Eight food trucks will offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. An upscale flea market and craft show will also be on-site.
Registration is $15 at the show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or $15 for pre-registration by August 19, which includes a pre-event T-shirt. Pre-register at www.heartofthecitymansfield.com, email [email protected], or mail the registration form to Richland Area Chamber of Commerce, 55 North Mulberry Street, Mansfield, Ohio 44902. All vehicles must be registered at the show and display a dash card. No overnight parking is permitted.
Door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and T-shirts will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Pat Kracker Breast Cancer Fund and Friendly House. Enter the fairgrounds from either Home Road or Lantz Road off Longview Avenue.
