Appleton will host License to Cruise 2026 on September 25, kicking off Octoberfest weekend with one of the area’s largest classic car shows. The event will take place from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and is expected to feature around 400 classic cars, live music, and a variety of food options. The Fox Cities Exhibition Center will present an indoor display of rare-edition and low-production vehicles, as well as replica movie cars. License to Cruise is set to draw car enthusiasts from across the region to downtown Appleton, Wisconsin.