Mark Your Calendars for 2026!

We’re excited to announce the 2026 festival theme: Cars and ’Que – Celebrating 41 Years of Fun!
The second weekend of April will look a little different.

Friday Night Fun

• The BPQ Competition moves from the Shodeo Grounds Arena to downtown Merchant Street (between 4th and 5th).
• BBQ competitors will set up along the street with picnic tables in the middle.
• Returning favorites: Glow Run, Talent Show, and Street Dance.
• New this year: a Community Cornhole Tournament!
• The return of the Beer Tent!
• Food truck favorites will be back to keep everyone well-fed.

Saturday Highlights

• Annual Car Show on Merchant Street, now including motorcycle classes and extending closer to 5th.
• Auto Swap Meet on 5th Street (east of Merchant).
• Classic cars will “cruise out” after the awards ceremony.
• The Parade is on and marching with a new time and route.
• BPQ Competition People’s Choice serving at noon.
• What goes good with BPQ? That's right, the Beer Tent will be back!
• 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament returns to Saturday morning.
• KidsFest for our youngest festival-goers.
• Ride For Honor motorcycle event rolls in after noon to benefit local veterans.
• NEW: A Softball Tournament at Morley Field on Saturday and Sunday.
• All your favorite festival foods and beverages will be served throughout the day.

Sunday Highlights

• The Softball Tournament continues.

If your organization or group wants to host a concurrent activity during the festival, we’d love to add it to the Chamber schedule. Just let us know what you’re planning. Email us at [email protected].