The Classic Car Cruise Nights take place the first Wednesday of each month, featuring great food and beverages, along with music by Joe Locke, 'The Jock That Rocks'. The first event is scheduled for May 6, 2026.
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The Classic Car Cruise Nights take place the first Wednesday of each month, featuring great food and beverages, along with music by Joe Locke, 'The Jock That Rocks'. The first event is scheduled for May 6, 2026. 
The Pit Stop will take place every Wednesday from April to October. The event starts at 6:00 PM and ends at 9:00 PM. It is located at 240 Conference Center Drive. 
The Pit Stop hosts a weekly car cruise every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., April through October. The event takes place at 240 Conference Center Drive in East Peoria. |
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The SassyMac Thursday Cruise Night Extravaganza will take place on June 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at 10253 N. 2nd in Machesney Park, Illinois. The event is the official destination for the Wolfman 2026 Summer Tour. Attendees can compete for a $100 cash prize, enjoy food specials, and participate in giveaways. |
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The TRGC Hot Summer Nights Cruise-In will take place on September 4, 2026, at Timber Ridge Golf Club. The event is scheduled to start at 4:00 PM and will end at 8:00 PM. In observance of the cruise-in, the golf course will be closed at 4:00 PM. |
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ChromeGypsy Compound hosts its Free Hog Days Car N Bike Show on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon at 600 N Lexington Ave in Kewanee, Illinois. The first 100 cars receive dash plaques. Trophies will be awarded for best car, best truck, best bike, and best rat rod. The event also features […] 
Our shows are free to spectate and participate! 502 Seventh St, Rockford, IL, RPS Administration Lots & Seventh St Parking 9AM to 12PM Free registration on site and free to spectate All makes and models welcome as well as any vehicle - DJ Joe Locke! - Coffee & Donuts from Katie’s Cup! - Katie’s Cup […]
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Dream Machines Car Show is a car show taking place on September 5, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in downtown Streator, Illinois. 
Bid's Bar & Grill in Keithsburg hosts a car cruise on Sept. 5, 2026. Participants meet between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Bid's Bar & Grill, located at 501 Main St. in Keithsburg, IL. The cruise departs at 4 p.m. and heads to New Boston, IL, before returning to Bid's. Live music and food […]
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Dream Machines Cruise Night is a cruise event taking place on September 5, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM in downtown Streator, Illinois. |
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Bradford Labor Day Car Show is a car show taking place on September 6, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Main Street Tap, 124 Main Street in Bradford, Illinois.
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Orion Fall Fest Car Show is a car show taking place on September 6, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in downtown Orion, Illinois.
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The Naplate Volunteer Fire Department will host the first-ever Naplate Fire Fest on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at Vittone Park in Naplate, Ill. The community event combines the department's annual car show, annual Safety Day and a new motorcycle show into a single gathering.Vehicle registration is $10 per entry. The first 50 entries receive dash […]
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Lyfe dispensary hosts Cars & Cannabis on Sept. 6 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Rockford location. The event takes place at 6774 Troy Dr. 
Rusty Rockers at the Bunker returns to Sunnyland Bunker in Washington, Illinois, on the first Sunday of each month from May through September 2026, with the August edition set for Aug. 2. The monthly cruise-in welcomes all vehicles - classic or modern, four wheels or two. Owners are invited to display their rides, and spectators […] |
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Poopy's hosts a Labor Day Car & Motorcycle Show on Monday, September 7th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 1030 Viaduct Rd in Savanna, Illinois. The show welcomes classic, custom, muscle cars, trucks, hot rods, and motorcycles. Awards will be presented at 1:30 PM in categories including Top 40, Best in Show, Poopy's Choice, […] |
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Mark's Pizza Cruise Nights are back at Great Mark's Pizza in Rockton on the 2nd Tuesday each month, May 12th, June 9th, July 14th, August 11th, and September 8th, from 5-8 PM. Enjoy Mark's Pizza and specialties, including sandwiches and wraps, calzones, Italian beef, sausage, outdoor seating, music with Joe Locke "The Jock That Rocks," […] 
Shane Huber State Farm presents Cruise Night, welcoming all vehicles. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at 221 IL-38 in Rochelle. The 2026 schedule includes dates on July 14 and 28, August 11 and 25, and September 8 and 22. |
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The Historic Attractions Museum will host a Cruise Night event starting on May 13, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM. The event will offer $8 off general admission to the museum. <p.Local vendors will be present, and the public can enjoy music, food, and beverages. This event is free to the public. 
Historic Auto Attractions Museum hosts a free cruise night series on select Wednesday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m. The events take place May through September at the museum located at 13825 Metric Road in Roscoe. Attendees can enjoy music, food and beverages. Local vendors will be on site. Participants receive $8 off general admission […]
The Pit Stop will take place every Wednesday from April to October. The event starts at 6:00 PM and ends at 9:00 PM. It is located at 240 Conference Center Drive.
The Pit Stop hosts a weekly car cruise every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., April through October. The event takes place at 240 Conference Center Drive in East Peoria. |
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Roscoe Village Center is hosting the Cruise Night, featuring great music with Joe Locke, parking for over 200 vehicles, food from Zae's Classic Hot and Polish food trailer, and Roscoe DQ. There will be door prizes, including three $100 cash door prizes and a 50/50 for VetsRoll. The event will take place on May 14th, […] |
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The 4th annual RATSTOCK event will return to the Psycho Silo Saloon in Langley, Illinois, in 2026 as a two-day event. The event will begin Friday afternoon, September 11, with the RATSTOCK Dirty Drags, featuring rat rods and home-built hot rods running on a 200-foot dirt drag strip. Saturday, September 12, RATSTOCK 4 continues with […]
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The 4th annual RATSTOCK will take place on September 11-12, 2026, at the Psycho Silo Saloon in Langley, Illinois. The event will begin Friday afternoon with the RATSTOCK Dirty Drags, featuring rat rods and home-built hot rods racing on a 200-foot dirt drag strip with elimination runs and grudge races. On Saturday, RATSTOCK 4 will […] |
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The Friends Forever Humane Society & Bruce Nielsen Memorial Car Show and Open House will take place on September 12, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Friends Forever Humane Society in Freeport, Illinois. The event features music, food, raffles, door prizes, and free admission for spectators. Attendees can view vehicles competing for Top […]
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The Erie Car Show will take place on September 12, 2026, in Erie, Illinois. The event is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Attendees can expect vendors, raffles, and awards in various categories. The show welcomes families and car enthusiasts to see the vehicles on display and enjoy the day's activities.
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Roar-In Car Show is a car show taking place on September 12, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 70 S. Llanos Street in Cortland, Illinois.
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The Lighthouse Buick GMC & Everest Lifted Trucks Car Cruise-In takes place Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 1500 W. Jefferson St., Morton, IL. The event features classic, custom, and lifted vehicles. Food trucks will be available for purchase. Free activities include bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, snow cones, and […] |
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Rock Valley Mustang Club Car Show is a car show taking place on September 13, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Machesney Park Elementary School, 8615 North Second Street in Machesney Park, Illinois. 
A recurring car show hosted by Midwest Classic Cars featuring hot rods and classic cars. The event occurs on the second Saturday of May, June, July, August, and September. Show time runs from noon to 3:00 p.m. with 300-500 cars displayed across 7 city blocks. The event includes food vendors, a DJ, and cool car […]
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The Scott Schillings Sr. Memorial Car Show takes place Sunday, Sept. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1615 W. Norris Dr. in Ottawa. Registration is $10. The event features dash plaques, children's activities, and 50/50 raffles. Wallace Fire will be cooking. Sponsor judging will be held. 
The Loud and Legal-ish Weekend Rollout Car Meet Series takes place every Sunday of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Sunnyland Plaza in Washington, IL. The recurring event welcomes muscle cars, trucks, street builds, and other vehicles in a relaxed atmosphere. Organizers emphasize respect for the location, prohibiting burnouts in the lot, […] |
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Pig Minds Brewing Co hosts a Monday cruise night featuring cars, trucks, and bikes. The Gentlemen Car Club organizes the event, which includes live music by Joe Locke. The brewery is located at 4080 Steele Drive in Machesney Park, Illinois. Upcoming dates include July 6, August 25, and September 14. |
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With record-breaking entries and unforgettable action, last year’s Drag Week redefined excellence. This year, the schedule celebrates Route 66’s centennial, kicking off and wrapping up at the historic Route 66 Raceway in Joliet, Illinois, from September 13-18, visiting fan-favorite stops along the legendary Route 66. The world’s toughest competition to find the ultimate street-legal drag […] |
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HOT ROD is proud to announce the return of Drag Week for 2026. It all happens September 13–18, 2026, visiting some familiar locations and touching parts of Route 66.
The Pit Stop will take place every Wednesday from April to October. The event starts at 6:00 PM and ends at 9:00 PM. It is located at 240 Conference Center Drive.
The Pit Stop hosts a weekly car cruise every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., April through October. The event takes place at 240 Conference Center Drive in East Peoria. |
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Meadow Mart Shopping Center will host Cruise Nights starting on May 22, 2026, from 5 PM to 8 PM. The event will feature VetsRoll and a 50/50 raffle. Attendees can enter for door prizes, including a $100 grand door prize. |
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Coffee and Cars @ Coffee Can Cruise In is a monthly gathering of classic cars, sports cars, trucks, and bikes held on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at The Coffee Can, 224 N. Second St., Hanna City, IL 61536. Scheduled dates run from May through October, with events […] 
A recurring Cars & Coffee event held on the fourth Friday of select months. The event starts at 8 a.m. and features coffee and donuts at Miss Betsy Donuts while supplies last, as well as a sit-down breakfast at Café Grace. Dates include April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 15, September 19, […]
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Jeeptoberfest 2026 takes place Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Boone County Fairgrounds in Belvidere. General admission is $5; kids 10 and under get in free.The Midwest's ultimate off-road festival features Jeeps, Broncos, trucks and off-road adventures. Activities include a Show & Shine competition, off-road obstacle course, food trucks and […] 
The 2026 Connell Car Show is scheduled for September 19, 2026. The event will take place in McConnell, Illinois, and will begin at 12:00 PM. Visitors are encouraged to take a cruise to Connell and save the date for this car show. 
The 20th Annual August Cruise Night will take place in Mount Carroll, Illinois, on August 15, 2026. The event runs from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Music will be provided by 3D Sound, sponsored by the City of Mount Carroll. This event is part of a recurring summer series held in June, July, August, and […] |
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The Cruise-In & Customs Car Show will showcase classic, muscle, exotic, and tuner vehicles. The event is set to take place at Morton VFW. It will occur on multiple dates throughout the year, with the first show scheduled for April 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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The Rusty Rockers Performance Car Club Fall Run No. 43 takes place on September 20, 2026, in Eureka, Illinois, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual cruise welcomes chopped classic hot rods, tuners, bikes and antique farm rigs. Entries will compete in era-based classes from 1949 and older through 2000 and up. The top […]
The Loud and Legal-ish Weekend Rollout Car Meet Series takes place every Sunday of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Sunnyland Plaza in Washington, IL. The recurring event welcomes muscle cars, trucks, street builds, and other vehicles in a relaxed atmosphere. Organizers emphasize respect for the location, prohibiting burnouts in the lot, […] |
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Mary's Market in Roscoe will host Cruise Nights featuring classic cars. The event will include cruiser specials and a live DJ. Attendees can vote for the People's Choice Best in Show, with a chance to win a $50 gift card or free coffee for a month. The event is free and open to the public. […]
Shane Huber State Farm presents Cruise Night, welcoming all vehicles. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at 221 IL-38 in Rochelle. The 2026 schedule includes dates on July 14 and 28, August 11 and 25, and September 8 and 22. |
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The Pit Stop will take place every Wednesday from April to October. The event starts at 6:00 PM and ends at 9:00 PM. It is located at 240 Conference Center Drive.
The Pit Stop hosts a weekly car cruise every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., April through October. The event takes place at 240 Conference Center Drive in East Peoria. |
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Rockford Machine Shed Cruise Nights! is back again for another year with the Rockford Machine Shed. The event features outdoor food stands or indoor dining, a free slice of the Machine Shed's famous pies with food purchase, and door prizes. Attendees can enjoy rock 'n' roll tunes with Joe Locke, 'The Jock That Rocks', while […] |
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Stillman Valley Car Show is a car show taking place on September 26, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Grade School in Stillman Valley, Illinois.
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The Bare Bones Car Club will host its annual Bare Bones Invasion 2026 Hot Rod and Kustoms Show in Malta, Illinois. The event takes place on September 26 and will begin at noon. Attendees can enjoy hot rods, kustoms, live bands, and food. Bands are scheduled to start performing around 3 p.m., with specific acts […] |
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Hot Roddin for Scholars Car Show is a car show taking place on September 27, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Black Hawk College in Moline, Illinois.
The Loud and Legal-ish Weekend Rollout Car Meet Series takes place every Sunday of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Sunnyland Plaza in Washington, IL. The recurring event welcomes muscle cars, trucks, street builds, and other vehicles in a relaxed atmosphere. Organizers emphasize respect for the location, prohibiting burnouts in the lot, […] |
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The Pit Stop will take place every Wednesday from April to October. The event starts at 6:00 PM and ends at 9:00 PM. It is located at 240 Conference Center Drive.
The Pit Stop hosts a weekly car cruise every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., April through October. The event takes place at 240 Conference Center Drive in East Peoria. |
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Focus House Car Show is a car show taking place on October 3, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Park East in Oregon, Illinois.
Our shows are free to spectate and participate! 502 Seventh St, Rockford, IL, RPS Administration Lots & Seventh St Parking 9AM to 12PM Free registration on site and free to spectate All makes and models welcome as well as any vehicle - DJ Joe Locke! - Coffee & Donuts from Katie’s Cup! - Katie’s Cup […]
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Unique Wheels Timeless Appeal Car Show is a car show taking place on October 3, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 1500 South Forest Road in Freeport, Illinois. |
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The Last ROAR Car Show returns to Rockton, Illinois, on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Hosted by the Rockton Lions Club, the event takes place at the Taylor Company property, 750 N Blackhawk Blvd. Gates open at 8:15 a.m. and check-in begins at 9:00 a.m. Spectator admission and parking are free. The show features vehicles from […] |