26th Annual Cruise to the Carousel Car Show

Join us for the 26th Annual Cruise to the Carousel! 🌟

Presented by Rollin' Relics DSM
📅 Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
🕘 Time: 9 AM – 3 PM, Rain or Shine!
📍 Location: Union Park — 1801 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316

Spectators: FREE!
Car Registration: $20
To register, bring your car to the Carousel starting with your $20 entry fee on the morning of the event. A downloadable entry form will be available soon!

🎉 Enjoy a day filled with classic cars, prizes, food, a 50/50 drawing, auction, and dash plaques for the first 150 registrants! Plus, enjoy FREE Carousel Rides! 🎠

🕘 Schedule:

• 9 AM to Noon — Vehicle Registration ($20)
• Noon to 1:30 PM — Voting
• 2:30 PM — Awards Ceremony

Come and enjoy the festivities all day, whether you're showing a car or just coming to spectate! 🌟

🏅 Top 20 cars will be acknowledged in each class – Stock & Modified, along with 10 Special Awards. Note: Rollin Relics car club members are not part of the competition.

This fantastic event is sponsored annually by Rollin Relics DSM, with all proceeds supporting The Heritage Carousel.

🔗 Event Details on Facebook