The Sounds & Sights Festival, including the Classic Cruisers Car Show will return on July 30th, 2027

Don't miss the 2026 Chelsea Classic Cruisers car show featuring contests and over 300 classic cars from across the Midwest.  The car show is held on E. Middle St., East St. and Harrison St. near downtown Chelsea from 3 - 8 p.m. All vehicles will come to the entrance of Middle St off Madison St and will be directed from there.  Oversize and Special Interest vehicles will be directed 1 block south to Harrison St. for parking. See the Trophy Winners from the 2025 Show below.

Live Music

Live Music by TO BE ANNOUNCED on E. Middle St & East St. from 4-7 pm.

After the Car Show, be sure to stay and enjoy live entertainment in the Social Tent (7-11pm) featuring Magic Bus and The Square Pegz!

Participation

Registration takes place from 2 til 5 p.m. Oversize and Special Interest vehicles must arrive by 4:00 p.m. Dash plaques will be awarded to the first 200 registered. No pre-registration is required.  $10 entry fee collected at the gate.  Additional donations will be accepted and greatly appreciated at the Registration Desk. Net profits will be given to local charities including Shop with a Cop, Warm the Children, H.A.R.T, and Faith In Action.

If you would like to park together with another entrant, you must arrive together. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Awards will be presented beginning at 8 p.m.

2026 Awards with Trophies for:

• City Choice - 87 buick Grand National, Darren Schmidt, Ann Arbor
• Chief of Police Choice - 59 Cadillac Deville, Russ & Diane Weid, Chelsea
• Merchant's Choice - 76 Chevy Silverado Pickup, Mike and logan queen, Howell
• DPW's Choice - 71 Chevrolet C-20 Jim Clark, Stockbridge
• CCC Ladies' Choice  - 59 Pontiac Bonneville, Dave and Bobbie Sullivan, Brighton
• CCC Men's Choice  - 32 Willys 2dr Coupe, Jerry Bridges, Chelsea
• Chamber Choice - 66 VW Beetle, Jim & Kathy Ross, Ann Arbor

Our 2026 Classic Car Show Sponsors:

For a complete list of 2025 Winners and to see other summer events by the Chelsea Classic Cruisers open the Car Show Flyer below or click HERE to download a pdf.

See the Winners of the 2025 Sounds & Sights Festival Car Show below.