🚗 Ultimate Farewell Car Show: Last ROAR 2026

Date: October 4, 2026
Time: 08:15 - 14:00
Location: Taylor Company Property
750 N Blackhawk Blvd, Rockton, IL 61072

🎉 Fire up your engines for the LAST ROAR of the season! Join us for the Last ROAR Car Show 2026—the perfect farewell before the Midwest car show season hibernates. Hosted by the Rockton Lions Club, this energetic fall show features classics, muscle cars, modern rides, trucks, and bikes, showcasing a vibrant day filled with chrome, community spirit, and horsepower.

💥 Last year showcased over 160 vehicles with more than 1,400 votes cast, and 2026 promises to be even bigger!

Event Highlights:

• Spectator Admission: FREE
• Vehicle Registration:
  • $10 Pre-Registration (online)
  • $15 Day-Of (cash preferred; credit cards accepted with a processing fee)
• Dash plaques for the first 100 registered vehicles!

Awards to be Presented:

• 1st & 2nd Place in Every Class
• Best of Show
• Runner Up
• Additional specialty awards may follow!

Vehicle Classes:

• Pre-1949
• 1950’s
• 1960’s
• 1970’s
• 1980’s
• 1990’s
• 2000’s
• 2010’s
• Trucks
• Bikes

🚗 Vehicles will be parked by class for easy viewing, and every registered vehicle will be professionally photographed at entry and shared online for FREE after the event.

Schedule of Events:

• Check-In: 09:00 AM
• Gates Open: 08:15 AM
• Public Voting: 11:00 AM
• Judged Voting: 12:00 PM
• Voting Closes: 01:00 PM
• Awards Presentation: Around 02:00 PM

🎶 Enjoy music and emceeing by Hits DJ, delicious food trucks, exciting raffle baskets, and a 50/50 drawing throughout the event! This family-friendly atmosphere promises fun for all, with a focus on great vehicles and community togetherness. No alcohol or drugs permitted.

Why You Should Attend:

This event supports the Rockton Lions Club, funding local programs, community initiatives, and charitable efforts. Attend and make a difference while enjoying the ultimate car show experience!

Make it the Last ROAR of your engine before winter and close out the show season with us! 🚗🔥