🏁 Get Your Motors Running: Registration Now Open for the 2026 Berwyn Route 66 Car Show

paul3819
Mar 16
2 min read

Updated: Mar 17

Start your engines, Berwyn one of the biggest and most exciting events of the summer is back!

Registration is officially open for the 33rd Annual Berwyn Route 66 Car Show. Returning to historic Route 66 along Ogden Avenue on Saturday August 29, 2026 from 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Every year this legendary event draws hundreds of classic, custom, and modern vehicles along the Mother Road and attracts tens of thousands of visitors from across Chicagoland and the Midwest.

From vintage Chevys and muscle cars to lowriders and unique builds, the Berwyn Route 66 Car Show is one of the largest car shows along the entire Route 66 corridor.

📍 Event Details Berwyn Route 66 Car Show 2026

Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026

Time: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Ogden Avenue (Route 66)Between Oak Park Ave and Ridgeland Ave, Berwyn

Spectators

Admission is FREE for the public.

Expect:

Hundreds of classic and custom vehicles
Live entertainment
Food vendors and local restaurants
Family-friendly activities
Raffles and awards

🚗 Car Registration Information

If you want your ride on the historic Mother Road, registration is now open.

Spots are first-come, first-served and the show often sells out.

Registration Pricing

$25 – World of Wheels weekend registration
$35 – Registration through May 31
$45 – Registration through August 11
$55 – Registration through August 23 (pre-registration closes)
$66 – Day-of registration if space remains (not guaranteed)

Registered participants receive:

✔ Official event T-shirt✔ Dash plaque✔ Goodie bag✔ Entry into the judged car show

🏁 Day-Of Event Schedule

7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Vehicle entry and staging

10:00 AM Show officially opens and judging begins

10:00 AM Military Color Guard and National Anthem kickoff

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Rick Saucedo performing as Elvis

2:00 PM Live music by Lake Effect

3:00 PM Split-the-Pot raffle winners announced

3:00 – 4:00 PM Awards ceremony

⭐ Why This Event Is Special

The Berwyn Route 66 Car Show has become a signature event along the historic Mother Road celebrating automotive history and the community spirit of Berwyn.

It’s also one of the largest Route 66 car shows in Illinois bringing together car enthusiasts, families, and local businesses for a full day of classic Americana.

If you’ve never experienced it before, this is the year to check it out.