Featuring Classic Cars and Trucks
Enjoy beautiful classic cars and trucks on display, as well as tasty food, beverages, music and lots of fun. Vote for your favorite vehicle in the People's Choice Award.
Do you own a classic vehicle and would like to show it off? Come display your classic car or truck for a chance to take home a trophy. Trophies will be awarded in various categories - see categories below.
Classic Car and Truck Show Vehicle Registration
Registration to showcase your classic vehicle can be done prior to the event, which is suggested, but we will also take registrations on the day of the event. Registration per vehicle is $20. The show is limited to 225 entries.
Printable version of the Registration Form - Click Here
Click here for a printable version of the Event Map
Day of Event Information:
Registration Time: Begin registration and parking of vehicles at 7am and until 10am. (Enter Registration Area at the corner of Division and First Street.) Staff will check you in and direct you to your parking spot. The Show is open to the public from 9am—3pm. Judging will begin at 11am. Vehicles who have not registered by 10am can still register and be a part of the show, but will not be judged. The Awards Ceremony will take place at 2:30pm at the corner of Wall and First Street.
Weather Policy: This event will take place rain or shine. Due to unforeseen circumstances and unfavorable weather conditions, the Eagle River Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to cancel this event at any time. We will do our best to notify participants as early as possible. Refunds will not be given due to the weather or cancellation of this event.
Vehicle Classes: Category to be judged in: (Please choose only 1 category letter per vehicle)
- Pre-1950
- 50’s
- 60's Original
- 60’s Modified
- 70’S Original
- 70’S Modified
- 80’S
- 90's
- 2000 - 2012
- 2013 to Present
- Custom Hot Rod
- Truck Original
- Truck Modified
- Vintage Unrestored Pre 1990
** Note : All will be eligible for Best of Show and People’s Choice Awards
Awards: Awards will be given to the best presenting vehicles (1st and 2nd Place) in each category. Also awarded will be the Best of Show and the People’s Choice Award. All vehicle classes and the Best of Show will be decided by our judges. People’s Choice Award will be decided by the total number of votes received for each vehicle from the voting public. Most votes will win the People’s Choice Award. Awards will be presented at 2:30pm at the corner of Wall and First Street.
2025 - 45th Annual Car Show Results
People’s Choice Award = Art Hollis - 1960 Pontiac Ventura
Best in Show Award = Dan Hartwig - 1965 Chevy Corvette
First Place Second Place
Pre-1950's: Gary & Maria Gardipee - 1937 Supercharged Phaeton Tom Suriano - 1930 Model A
50's: Jim Hofbauer - 1955 Crown Victoria Dan Schley - 1957 BelAir
60's Original: Jim Ruzzicone - 1961 Chevy Corvette Ken & Kathleen Bunter - 1967 Fairlane 500 XL
60's Modified: Art Hollis - 1960 Ventura Paul Novack - 1967 Coronet
70's Original: Brian Siekierzynski - 1971 Cuda Patricia Ahlswede - 1972 Riviera
70's Modified: Bill Hurley - 1970 El Camino Pat Stemper - 1970 Cuda
80"s: Jim Olexa - 1985 Cutlass Gal & Al Johnson - 1980 Z-28 Camaro
90's: Daniel & Debra Hensley - 1992 Chevy Corvette Mike & Maryjo Gengalo - 1993 Allante
2000-2012: Anne & John Wiedmaier - 2007 Mustang David Seedoff - 2011 Mustang
2013-Present: Rick Welsh - 2016 Chevy Corvette 206 Justin Zirngible - 2022 Mustang GT Convertible
Custom Hot Rod: John Melchiori - 1932 5 Window Don & Sue Fischer - 1955 Cameo
Truck Original: Kris Hughes - 1997 Ford F-350 Jason Stritesky - 1978 Chevy Blazer
Truck Modified: Bob Dehnel - 1967 K10 Curt Blankenhagen - 1955 Cameo
Vintage Unrestored Pre-1990: Ray Novotny - Norma Jurgens - 1978 Country 1976 Chevy Corvette Squire LTD
Event Sponsors
TRophy Sponsors
46th Eagle River Car and Truck Show
August 29 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Downtown Eagle River
201 E Wall St Eagle River WI
Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center
715-479-6400
