License to Cruise 2026

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.