IOLA, WI – One of the nation’s premier automotive events will return to central Wisconsin next summer with a patriotic theme as the Iola Car Show and Swap Meet celebrates America’s 250th Birthday.
The annual event is scheduled for July 9-11, 2026, at the Iola Car Show grounds and is expected to draw thousands of automotive enthusiasts from across the country.
Organizers say the three-day event will feature thousands of collector vehicles, one of the largest swap meets in the nation, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and special patriotic programming throughout the weekend in honor of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration.
Among the featured guests will be popular automotive personalities from Vice Grip Garage, along with actor Sung Kang, best known for his role as Han in the Fast & Furious film franchise. Visitors will also have opportunities to meet additional celebrity guests, attend autograph sessions, and explore special automotive exhibits.
The event’s patriotic theme will be highlighted throughout the weekend with special displays and activities celebrating American history and automotive culture. One of the marquee attractions will be a patriotic drone show scheduled for Thursday night, featuring illuminated displays in the sky commemorating America’s 250th Birthday.
In addition to the vehicles and entertainment, attendees can browse thousands of vendor spaces offering automotive parts, collectibles, memorabilia, tools, and hard-to-find items that have made the Iola Swap Meet a destination for enthusiasts for decades.
Held on more than 300 acres, the Iola Car Show has grown into one of the largest automotive gatherings in the Midwest and continues to attract visitors from throughout Wisconsin and across North America.
Organizers say the 2026 event will combine the tradition of the Iola Car Show with a unique patriotic celebration, making next year’s gathering one of the most anticipated in the event’s history.
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