The Charity Car Show celebrates its 20th anniversary on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Apollo Career Center in Lima, Ohio. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with no pre-registration required. Entry fee is $10. The show is open to all vehicles, trucks, jeeps, golf carts and motorcycles. The first 100 vehicles receive a dash plaque. Participants are encouraged to bring a jeep and receive a duck. Attendees can donate new and unopened items to the Allen County Child & Family Services Love Luggage Program in exchange for five raffle tickets. Accepted donations include reading books for ages 0-18 years, small toys that fit in a backpack such as Barbies, action figures, small cars and trucks and Matchbox cars, and toothbrush and toothpaste combos. Donation boxes are located at American Mall Auto Care, Westage Entertainment Center and American Tat-2-U during June. The event features DJ C-Rob on music and announcements, a 50/50 drawing, raffle prizes, face painting, bouncy houses, food trucks and a safety pup. Model car show and craft vendors are on site. All proceeds benefit local 501(c)(3) organizations. Rain or shine event.
