Car Show

The Sounds & Sights Festival, including the Classic Cruisers Car Show will return on July 24th, 2026

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 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.

2025 Awards with Trophies for:

City Choice - 1967 Ford Mustang, Lauren Thompson of Chelsea
Chief of Police Choice - 1940 Ford Coupe, Tim Johnson of Chelsea
Merchant's Choice - 1969 Ford GT, Pete Rosol of Chelsea
DPW's Choice - 1967 Chevrolet C-10 pick up, Dan Phillips of Chelsea
CCC Ladies' Choice - 1960 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88, Debbie Honbaum Bourdon of Dexter
CCC Men's Choice - 1961 Chevrolet Biscayne, Bill Bowling of Dexter
Chamber Choice - 1963 Porsche 356B, Jess Spike of Chelsea

Our 2025 Classic Car Show Sponsors:

For a complete list of 2024 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.