Car Shows and Cruise Nights

100 S. U.S.12 Culver's Benefit Car Show 9am - 2pm. Great music, cool cars and 50/50 raffles. Top cars will be awarded trophies. Show car registration starts at 8am: $20 benefiting animal welfare organizations.

503 N. Jackson Ave. 47th Annual Spring Jefferson Swap Meet and Car Show.  This two-day event is one of southern Wisconsin's premier auto events held at Jefferson County Fair Park. No preregistration required for the Car Show. All makes and models welcome. Adult Spectator admission: $15. Friday, April 26 hours: 9am - 4pm. Saturday, April 27 hours: 6am - 4pm. Both day events held rain or shine. Free parking. For more information or to register for the car corral, visit: www.madisonclassics.com

2000 5th Ave. Triton College's Annual Car Show from 10am - 2pm at the West Campus in conjunction with the Community Block Party. Enjoy family-fun games, food and activities. Voting for car show competition begins at 10am with winners announced at 12:30 pm. Free admission and parking.  Preregistration closes April 26 at Noon. Rain date: Sunday, May 5. For more information, visit: www: triton.edu/carshow

6800 W. 83rd St. Cruisers, Coffee & Bingo from 9am - 11am at Darla's Deli and Cafe.  Complimentary coffee and sweet treats for participating car owners.

231 E. North Ave. 18th Annual Greatest Show of Glass Vettester Corvette Show 2024 9:30am - 2pm at Strat's Drive-In.  All Corvettes C1-C8 stock/modified/restored. Trophies for all years. Entertainment by 101.5-FM Cruisin Music. Entry fee: donate what you can.  Spectators: free. For more information, call (224) 587-6803.

437 Addison Rd. ModsOverWealth Season Opener Car Meet 5pm - 9pm weather permitting at a new location this year, Muggs-N-Manor in Addison.

9301 63rd St. Annual Wild Horses Car Show and Kentucky Derby Party starting at 11am at a new location this year, Salerno's Restaurant and Sports Bar. Ladies, ware you best hats and guys, your best derbys. Mint juleps and Kentucky Whiskey & Bourbon available. Paved show parking lot for 500 vehicles. Trophies awarded at 4:15pm.  Vehicle entry fee:$15, Spectators free. A 50/50 raffle supports the Breast Cancer Foundation. Entertainment by Cruisin' Music Radio. For show information, call (224) 587-6803.

7000 S. Harlem Ave. BMW's nationwide "Ultimate Driving Experience" tour stops in Chicago's southern suburbs from Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5 at SeatGeek Stadium's East Lot in Bridgeview.   This experiential event allows participants to experience time with select 5-Series products through autocross courses, interactive displays and street tours. Space is limited.  Interested participants are encouraged to call: 1-844-793-3898 or to sign up directly,  visit: 2024udechicago.eventsbmw.com

11 Galligan Rd. AY-CAR-AMBA Car, Truck and Cycle show celebrating Cinco de Mayo 9am - 3pm at Crusin' & Pub 72. Authentic Mexican food all day plus Cerveza and Tequila specials. Hosted by Crusing Music Radio. Registration 9am - Noon. Spectators admitted free. Trophies and raffle prizes awarded at 3pm. Entry fee: $20 benefiting Autism research. For more information, visit:www.cruisingilberts.com

401 N. Larkin Ave.  Inaugural Car Show and Food Truck Rally presented by the Joliet West Band Boosters rain or shine 4pm - 7pm at Joliet West High School.All makes and models welcome. Live music, food truck vendors, 50/50 raffle. Lawn chairs encouraged. Free admission to the general public. Suggested donation for each car entry: $5.

5333 Prairie Stone Parkway.  BMW's nationwide "Ultimate Driving Experience" tour stops in Chicago's Northwest suburbs from Friday, May 10 through Sunday, May 12 at NOW Arena's West and East Lots in Hoffman Estates.   This experiential event allows participants to experience time with select 5-Series products through autocross courses, interactive displays and street tours. Space is limited.  Interested participants are encouraged to call: 1-844-793-3898 or to sign up directly,  visit: 2024udechicago.eventsbmw.com

100 S. U.S.12 Culver's Benefit Car Show 9am - 2pm. Great music, cool cars and 50/50 raffles. Top cars will be awarded trophies. Show car registration starts at 8am: $20 benefiting animal welfare organizations.

15056 Archer Ave. Spring Car Show presented by the Midwest Gear Grinders Club and sponsored in part by Turtle Wax 9am - 3pm. Food and Beverage sales provided by the American Legion. First and second place trophies in 14 judged categories. Car Care goodie bags for first 100 participants and a 50/50 raffle.  Registration from 9am - Noon trophies awarded at 3pm. Entry fee:$20 at the gate.

333 S. Milwaukee Ave. Cruisin' Tigers GTO & All Pontiac Club meet starting at 4pm at Superdawg in Wheeling. For more information, visit: www.superdawg.com/car-club-schedule

150 W. Grand Ave. 38th Annual Car Show sponsored by the Northern Illinois Region of the Walter P. Chrysler Car Club  8am - 2pm at the Larry Roesch Auto Body complex. Food on site. Awards for both stock and modified 2005 and older models. For more information, call: 630-721-0662 or visit: https://www.nirwpc.com

974 Railroad Ave. Third Charity Exotic Car Show 11am - 2pm benefiting the 100 Club of Illinois. Free admission to all spectators. Check in time between 10am - 11am. Trophy presentation at 1:15pm. The 100 Club of Illinois provides resources to both the families of first responders killed in the line of duty and active duty first responders throughout the State of Illinois. For more information or to register, visit: www.glicarshow.com

Gurnee Mills Mall Parking Lot E. Rods for Remembrance Car Show Noon - 5pm. in conjunction with Lake County First Responders Expo 25th Anniversary and Gurnee Mills.  The Tunnels to Towers Never Forget mobile exhibit will be on display as part of the Expo.  This event is in support of first responders, their families and veterans.  Eighteen judged classes with trophies awarded at 4:30 pm. Food vendors on site and a 50/50 raffle. Registration fee: $15 day of show. All proceeds benefit Tunnels to Towers. Registration: 10am. - Noon.

2001 W. Jefferson St. 44th Annual Indoor Corvette Show 8am - 2 pm, at Hawk Chevrolet benefiting local Will County  charities.  Entry donation: $5.  Food available. Show cars contact Mike 815-263-5135; Swap space, contact Frank 815-922-1196.  For more information, visit: http://www.corvettesunlimited.net 

334 Georgetown Square. The 2024 Big Kahuna Car, Truck and Cycle Show 10am - 3pm.  For more information, call (630) 422-1491.

10826 State Route-71. Spring Fling Auto Show and Vendor Market 9am - 2pm  at the Kendall County Fair Grounds.Food, prizes, beverages, music and activities. Auto show exhibitors: $10 registration on site. For more information, visit: www.kendallcountyfairgrounds.org

29W310 North Ave. Rev Up For A Cause Car Show 6pm - 9pm at Sonny Acres Farm benefiting the Jose and Pepe recovery fund. Food and snacks available for purchase. The evening includes a silent auction with raffle tickets purchased with cash or through Zelle benefiting an area family facing a life-altering car accident. Registration begins at 5pm ($20 per show vehicle cash only).  For more information, visit www.sonnyacres.com

720 Rural St. St. George Church Car Show 9am - 3pm. Food, beverages and raffle.  Awards at 2:30pm. Registration from 9am - Noon; $10. Music provided by Carousel Sound Company.

1300 Lawrence Ave. Paul's Restaurant 2024 Car Show beginning at 10am limited to1955-2005 Thunderbirds and American vehicles built 1990 or prior.   Trophies awarded.  No registration fee. To reserve a spot, call/text coordinator Dennis (847) 946-8725 with the following information: name, year of car, contact phone number. Rain date: June 1.

100 Ski Hill Rd. 6th Annual Freemasons Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show 10am  -3pm at the historic Fox River Grove ski jump.  A 50/50 raffle is available with DJ Rudy K providing the musical background.

1401 Suydam Rd. 52nd Annual Auto Show at the Sandwich Fairgrounds 6am - 3pm. Antique, classic and special interest cars & trucks along with a parts swap and flea market. Breakfast and lunch on the grounds. Show cars: $15, car corral: $20, swap spaces: $25, cars for sale in the show area: $30. No pre-registration. Spectator donation: $5, children under 12, free.  No pets allowed.  For more information, call Al at:(815) 414-1239.

Main St. Downtown Manteno. Heroes, Hogs & Hot Rods car, truck bike and golf cart show.  All makes and models welcome. Registration: 9am- 1pm; awards at 4pm. Live music, bean bag tournament, food trucks, craft vendors, BBQ competition and air force simulators. All proceeds benefit Project Headspace and Timing. Entry fee: $20.  For more information, contact Guido at: (815) 295-1870.

7590 E. Route 6, quarter mile west of Ridge Rd. 5th Annual Clennon Car Show Noon until ????. All cars and motorcycles welcome. Trophies, food truck, DJ. Entry fee: $15, spectator admission:  free. Rain date:  Sunday, June 2.

333 S. Milwaukee Ave. SomosUno Car Club meets starting at 5pm at Superdawg in Wheeling. For more information, visit: www.superdawg,com/car-club-schedule

48W508 Hinckley Rd. 14th Annual Car, Truck, Tractor and Motorcycle Show at Plowman's Park 8am - 4pm. This years special feature: orphan vehicles. Registration 8am - 11am, trophies awarded at 3:30pm. Vehicles must be 25 years or older. Free admission, parking and registration. Proceeds benefit the Big Rock HIstorical Society. For more information, call Barb at (630) 768-3251 or visit:www.bigrockcarshow.org.

75th and Lemont Rd.Classic and Modern Mopar Car Show and Swap Meet 9am - 3pm rain or shine at Cozzi Corner Hot Dog and Beef. This event is sponsored by the Chicagoland Mopar Connection  Free admission for spectators with music provided. Swap space: $25, $15 display class, $20 award class.  For more information, visit: www.chicagolandmopar.com

5589 Northridge Dr. Annual Buick Charity Car Show 9am - 2pm hosted by the Chiwaukee Border Chapter and Woody Buick-GMC of Gurnee, Open to all antique and classic car owners in a non-Buick Class.  Entry fee: $10. Rain date: June 9.

100 S. U.S.12 Culver's Benefit Car Show 9am - 2pm. Great music, cool cars and 50/50 raffles. Top cars will be awarded trophies. Show car registration starts at 8am: $20 benefiting animal welfare organizations.

1600 N. State Route 50.  Bradley 315 Music Fest and Car Show 9am - 3pm at Northfield Square Mall. Cars, trucks and rat rods welcome. Enjoy food, drinks and a 50/50 raffle. Registration from 9am - 11:30 am ($15 per vehicle). Awards presented at 3pm and top 50 receive trophies.

710 S. West St. 52nd Annual Peotone Swap Meet, Car Corral and Show Car Display 7am - 3pm rain or shine at the Will County Fairgrounds sponsored by Phillips Chevrolet. All makes and models welcome. Show car and driver: $15 ($5 for each additional passenger). Please enter the west gate and  arrive together to park together. Spectator admission: $5 (Under 15 admitted free). Free public parking for spectators in showgrounds. For more information including Car Corral pricing, visit: www.peotoneswapmeet.com

333 S. Milwaukee Ave. The Autoholics meet starting at 3pm at Superdawg in Wheeling.  For more information, visit: www.superdawg.com/car-club-schedule

102 N. Eastern Ave. North Avenue Car Show 9am - 4pm.  All cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. All proceeds benefit Ignite the Courage, a charity organization created and run by the Bartlett Fire Department.  Registration 8am - Noon. Entry Fee: $20 per vehicle. Rain Date June 16. For more information, visit:https://ignitethecourage.org/northave

7262 W. Peterson Ave. Resurrection Village 2024 Charity Classic Car Show 10am - 3pm. Dash plaques, food trucks, awards. Entry fee: $20.  Free for spectators.

205 N. Jefferson Ave.  Polo Car Show sponsored by the Gateway to the Pines Car Club. 7am - 2pm shine or rain at the Crossroads Community Church. All cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome with door prizes and giveaways. First and second place trophies for all classes awarded at 2pm. Special prize (a gas card) for the farthest traveled exhibitor at the show.  Registration the day of show ($15) ends at 11am.  Music provided by 3D Sound Company. For more information, visit: www.gatewaytothepines.org

333 S. Milwaukee Ave. Stallions Gate Mustang & Ford Club meet at Superdawg in Wheeling. For more information, visit: www.superdawg.com/car/club/schedule

313 W. Main St. Cruisin' Genoa's 4th Annual Father's Day Car Show 9am - 3pm. Cars, trucks and cycles welcome. Also, a 50/50 raffle benefiting Autism Speaks. MC entertainment by Cruising Music Radio with a band at Noon. Top 40 trophies. Entry fee: $20; spectators admitted free.  For more information or group club parking, call (224)-587-6803.

4200 Lawndale Ave.Father's Day Car Show sponsored by the Village of Lyons.  All cars, trucks and bikes welcome. Music, kids activities, food and beer tent. Registration begins at 9am and continues until Noon. One hundred and thirty awards in 40 classes. Day of show registration fee: $25.  For more information, visit: www.showcaseclassics.com

240 S. Route 59. Hanover Township Freedom Car Show 5pm - 9pm.  Trophies, food and 50/50 raffle. Free to the public. Proceeds benefit Hanover Township Veteran Services.  For more information, visit: www.hanover-township.org

2554 Edgewater Dr. Creekside Cruisers Car Show 10am - 2pm. Live music, food trucks and door prizes. Admission is free. Rain date: June 29. For more information, call: 847-712-4539

124 Stone City Dr. Stone City VFW Car Show benefiting Honor Club Chicago.Registration starts at 9am, $10 per vehicle. Dash plaques to the first 150 compliments of Top Fuel Saloon. Cold beer and great food available for purchase. Raffle baskets, 50/50 drawing. Sponsored by Stone City VFW, Rusty Mutz Car Club and The Coachmen Car Club.

24741 S. Renwick Rd. Classic Car Show sponsored by the American Legion Post 13. Fifteen awarded classes, great food, full-service bar, 50/50 raffle and door prizes.  Gates open at 7am., Registration 7:30 am - 11:30 am. Judging starts at 12:30pm, trophies awarded at 2pm.  Car entry fee: $20. Spectators admitted free. Rain date:  Sunday, June 23.  For more show information, contact Brent at (815) 295-2251.

306 Washington St. Mopars at the Park Car Show 9am - 4pm at Veterans Park. Old and new Mopars are welcome. Free spectator admission. Preregistration appreciated. For more information, contact Bruce at: cmc.frc.events@gmail.com

333 S. Milwaukee Ave. Chicagoland Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America meet from 1pm - 4pm at Superdawg in Wheeling. For more information, visit: www.superdawg.com/car-club-schedule

333 S. Milwaukee Ave. City Wide Classics meets starting at 5pm at Superdawgs in Wheeling. For more information, visit: www.superdawgs.com/car-club-schedule

1613 Central Ave. 55th Anniversary Celebration and Classic Car Show 10am - 4pm at Mustard's Last Stand. Lot opens at 9am. Silent auction, hot dog eating contest and DJ Rudy K. Tophies awarded at 3pm. Rain date: Sunday, July 7. Spectators admitted free.

Roberts Rd. between 91st and 95 Streets. Third Annual City of Hickory Hills Car Show 11am - 3pm. All proceeds benefit Kruse Krews. Entry Fee:  $20 after June 15, 2024; $15 prior to June 15. Applications available at City of Hickory Hills, 8652 95th St. Check-in time: 10am - 11am. Trophies awarded at 4pm. Space is limited, no refunds or rain dates.  For more information, visit: www.hickoryhillsil.org

400 N. Wolf Rd. Northlake Days Car & Bike Show.  Registration 9am - Noon: $25. Breakfast available from 8am - Noon for $5. Carnival atmosphere with 120 awards in 40 classes including three motorcycle classes. Music by DJ Mike. For more information, visit: www.showcaseclassics.com

100 S. U.S.12 Culver's Benefit Car Show 9am - 2pm. Great music, cool cars and 50/50 raffles. Top cars will be awarded trophies. Show car registration starts at 8am: $20 benefiting animal welfare organizations.

10901 75th St. All Chevy Car Show featuring C1-C8 Corvettes 9am - 2pm.  Hosted by the North Shore Corvette Club and Lynch Chevrolet in Kenosha. Food vendors, DJ Rudy K and 50/50 raffles. Charity donations collected for the Lake County Il. Sheriff's K9 team.  Registration: $20. Awards in 17 classes. For more information, call, 224-623-1297 or visit: www.northshorecorvetteclub.org

6422 Main St. Vintage Car Show at the McHenry County Historical Museum 9am - 3pm.

12300 S. Harlem Ave. 21st Annual Palos Heights Annual Classic Car Event 5pm - 9pm.  Live music, local food, 50/50 split the pot. Donation to park:$10.

12100 Cicero Ave. Taillights and Tails Summer Classic Car Show 9am - 2pm benefiting Half-Way Home Animal Rescue. Food vendor, music, trophies, raffles and rescue dogs. Car entry fee: $10. Rain date:  Sunday, July 21.

2855 Hart Rd.  Second Annual Abbey Farms Classic Car Show 10am - 2pm. Retail store open 9am - 3pm serving food and drinks.  Music by DJ Tony. Awards start at 1:30pm. Car registration: $20, day of registration starts at 8am and includes coffee and donuts. Rain date:  August 3.  For more information, visit: www.abbeyfarms.org

273 W. Third St. Summerfest Car Show sponsored by the Braindwood Lions Club and coordinated by the RC Gridiron Club 10am - 2pm at Braidwood City Park.  All makes, models and years welcome. Enjoy music, food vendors, flea market and carnival. Registration:$20 day of event opening at 9am and continuing until 10:30am. Trophies (1st-3rd place) awarded at 1pm.  All proceeds benefit the RC Gridiron Club activities and mission. For more information, visit: www.braidwoodlionsclub.org

240 S. Route 59. Freedom Car Show 5pm - 9pm  sponsored by Hanover Township Veterans Services. There will be trophies, raffles, food, a DJ and much more. Those interested in registering for a chance to win a trophy should call 630-540-9085. For more information, call 630-540-9085 or visit: kcorona@hanover-township.org

14245 W. Rockland Rd. 12th Annual Lambs Farm Car Show 10am - 3pm. All makes and models of cars and trucks welcome. Preregistration: $20 (closes July 12), day of show registration: $25. For more information, visit: www.lambsfarm.org/event/lambs-farm-car-show

333 S. Milwaukee Ave. Porsche Club of America meets beginning at 3pm at Superdawgs.  For more information, visit: www.superdawg.com/car-club-schedule

Kostner and Lincoln Ave. 22nd Annual Lincolnwood Fest Car Show 10am - 2:30pm at Henry Proesel Park. Best of Show and Peoples Choice awards. Festival bands, rides, food and drink. No Preregisters. Entry fee day of show: $10 per vehicle. For more information, call (224) 587-6803

333 S. Milwaukee Ave.  Chicagoland MG Club meets beginning at 1pm at Superdawgs in Wheeling.  For more information, visit: www.superdawg.com/car-club-schedule

100 S. U.S.12 Culver's Benefit Car Show 9am - 2pm. Great music, cool cars and 50/50 raffles. Top cars will be awarded trophies. Show car registration starts at 8am: $20 benefiting animal welfare organizations.

201 Colorado Ave. Car Show Fundraiser 9am - 2pm at Lincoln Way East High School. Fun for the whole family. Five People's Choice Awards. Custom designed trophies, $1 split the pot raffle with food vendors on site. For more information,visit: www.kiwanisfrankfort@kiwaniscluboffrankfortillinois.org

459 N. Kennedy Dr. 33rd Annual Mustang and Ford Car Show at Perry Farm Park presented by Northern Mustang Corral.  Car Registration: 8am - 11am rain or shine, participant judging: 11am - 1pm, trophies awarded at 2:30pm. Day of show registration: $20. Food, music and door prizes.  For show information, email: stang225@comcast.net

1050 Romeo Rd. Car and Bike Show at Romeofest begins at 9am. Enjoy Bobs shotgun bingo, deal no deal, music and DJ Mike. Forty classes and more than 120 awards. Day of show registration is from 9am - Noon :$25; preregistration $20. For more information, visit: www.showcaseclassics.com

7000 Olson Rd.  33rd Annual Vintage Transport Extravaganza 9am - 5pm at the Illinois Railway Museum. This vintage car show is open to antique and classic vehicles. More than 500 cars anticipated.  Please use the link below  to preregister for the event: https://www.irm.org/event/vintage-transport-extravaganza

333 S, Milwaukee Ave.  The Chicago Gearheads Car Club meets beginning at 6pm at Superdawgs in Wheeling.  For more information, visit: www.superdawg.com/car-show-calendar

333 S. Milwaukee Ave. The Austin Healey Car Club meets beginning at 5pm at Superdawgs in Wheeling.  For more information, visit:www.superdawg.com/car-show-schedule

25050 W. Eames St. Three Rivers Festival Car Show presented by Hot Rods & Superheros 10am - 3pm in the grass lot behind Resurrection Lutheran Church. Hot rods, muscle cars, classic cars & trucks, tractors and snowmobiles all welcome. Food trucks, DJ, 50/50 raffle.  Proceeds from raffle donated to a local family in need. Registration begins at 8am; $10 per car.

4374 Old Grand Ave.  Gurnee Days Car, Truck and Bike Show 8am - 3pm at Viking Park. There will be a 50/50 raffle of multiple items, door prizes, trophies and good ol' rock and roll music. On the other side of the park, Gurnee Days will have multiple food options. For more information, visit: www.gurneeparkdistrict.com/gurnee-days-car-show

Route 31 and Mooseheart Rd. Third Annual Mooseheat Car Show 9am - 2:30 pm.  Entertainment provided by Cruisein Music Radio. This is a vocational automotive shop fundraiser. Entry fee per vehicle:  $20. Spectators donate whatever possible.   For more information, call: (224) 587-6803.

8422 Jensen Parkway. Tichigan Lake Lions 19th Annual Charity Car Show 8am - 4pm. Largest one day car show.  Enjoy food, live music, raffles and games. Trophies to the top three finishers in each class. For more information, call: 262-895-6268 or visit: https://www.lionscharitycarshow.com

100 S. U.S.12 Culver's Benefit Car Show 9am - 2pm. Great music, cool cars and 50/50 raffles. Top cars will be awarded trophies. Show car registration starts at 8am: $20 benefiting animal welfare organizations.

37W130 Crane Rd. Third Annual Riverside Riders All Wheels Car Show 11am - 3pm.  Top quality trophies for six classes. Live band, food, kids games and petting zoo. No entry fee. To register, call Tom W. at (630)-443-7442

100 S. U.S.12 Culver's Benefit Year-End Halloween Car Show 9am - 2pm. Great music, cool cars and 50/50 raffles. Top cars will be awarded trophies. Show car registration starts at 8am: $20 benefiting animal welfare organizations.