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Classic car shows, auctions, swap meets, and cruise nights in Illinois for 2026.
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Oct
4
33rd Annual Elburn Lions Club All Wheels Show
Oct 4, 2026 · 8 AM – 3:30 PM · Elburn, IL
Annual fall car show at Lions Park, 500 South Fillmore Street, Elburn. Pre-registration $15 ($20 at the gate); free spectator admission. Top 50 vehicles voted on; all proceeds go to Elburn Lions Charities.
Upcoming Events
Jan
3
Mokena Cars & Coffee
Jan 3, 2027 · Mokena, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Mokena, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Jan
6
Grubsteakers Restaurant Classic Car Cruise Nights
Jan 6, 2027 · Rockford, IL
Car show in Rockford, IL, featuring classic, custom, and collector vehicles on display.
Jan
7
Sassymac Thursday Cruise Night Extravaganza
Jan 7, 2027 · Machesney Park, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Machesney Park, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Jan
7
Elwood Steelcats Car Show Summer Series
Jan 7, 2027 · Elwood, IL
Car show in Elwood, IL, featuring classic, custom, and collector vehicles on display.
Jan
8
Dukes Restaurant Cruise Nights
Jan 8, 2027 · Mokena, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Mokena, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Jan
8
Sounds Of Summer & Cruise Nights Wood Dale
Jan 8, 2027 · Wood Dale, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Wood Dale, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Jan
9
Rigs & Coffee Rockford
Jan 9, 2027 · Rockford, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Rockford, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Jan
9
Car Show BUONA Darien & Rainbow Cone
Jan 9, 2027 · Darien, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Darien, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Jan
9
Rantoul Cars and Coffee @kinoscoffee
Jan 9, 2027 · Rantoul, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Rantoul, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Jan
9
2026 Culver’s Summer Car Show Series
Jan 9, 2027 · Fox Lake, IL
Car show in Fox Lake, IL, featuring classic, custom, and collector vehicles on display.
Jan
9
Downtown Oswego Cruise Nights
Jan 9, 2027 · Oswego, IL
Car show in Oswego, IL, featuring classic, custom, and collector vehicles on display.
Jan
10
The Quarry Ballroom Sunday Cruise
Jan 10, 2027 · Thornton, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Thornton, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Jan
10
Daisy’s Ice Cream Sundae Social “Cruise Night”
Jan 10, 2027 · Palatine, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Palatine, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Jan
10
University Park Mayor’s Office of Special Events Presents Big Stu’s Motown Music Sundays
Jan 10, 2027 · University Park, IL
Car show in University Park, IL, featuring classic, custom, and collector vehicles on display.
Jan
11
Unity Low Worldwide Car Meet
Jan 11, 2027 · Franklin Park, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Franklin Park, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Jan
11
Motor Monday Cruise Night
Jan 11, 2027 · East Dundee, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in East Dundee, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Jan
12
Hillside Summer Nights
Jan 12, 2027 · Hillside, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Hillside, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Jan
13
Natter'n Noggin - South - March 13th
Jan 13, 2027 · LaGrange Highlands, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in LaGrange Highlands, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Jan
13
2026 Cruise Night At The Museum
Jan 13, 2027 · Roscoe, IL
Regular cars and coffee / cruise-in gathering in Roscoe, IL, drawing classic cars, hot rods, and collector vehicles.
Jan
13
Babe’s Home Cookin’ Cruise Nights!
Jan 13, 2027 · Joliet, IL
Car show in Joliet, IL, featuring classic, custom, and collector vehicles on display.
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