50th Annual Father’s Day Rod Run

The 50th Annual Father’s Day Rod Run will take place in Ord, Nebraska, hosted by the Valley Rods Unlimited Car Club. The event begins on Friday, June 19, 2026, with early bird registration and a Friday night party starting at 5 PM.

Activities continue on Saturday, June 20, with registration from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Valley Rods Clubhouse. From 1 to 5 PM, games and burnouts are scheduled at Valley Thunder Rods & Restoration. Street dances will be held in downtown Ord from 6 to 9 PM at Scratchtown Brewing Company and from 9 PM to midnight at Carl’s Tavern.

On Sunday, June 21, registration runs from 9 to 11 AM at the Clubhouse. The Show’n’Shine takes place from 9 AM to 12 PM in downtown Ord, followed by a pinup contest at 11:30 AM and a parade at 12:30 PM. A barbecue for participants begins at 1 PM at Trotter Event Center, with awards presented at 2 PM.