If you find yourself looking for a place to go where you can check out some of the most incredible trucks on the road, keep reading. There are Truck shows all around the country happening most months of the year, so check out the schedule below and make plans to hit up the ones that call to you most.
Truck enthusiasts have plenty of opportunities to show off their prized rigs with many events offering a variety of experiences. From competitive shows to no-pressure exhibitions, these spectacular semis and vintage vehicles can be admired in fairgrounds or on city streets alike! Smaller truck gatherings provide more intimate settings for owners and admirers who are looking for a different kind of atmosphere than the larger conventions.
Truck shows offer a plethora of activities for attendees to enjoy. From light displays, trophies and cash awards, games, food vendors and swap meets – truckers are sure to find something that appeals to them at these events. For the more daring types, there are heart-pumping activities such as drag racing, and for more low-key fun, patrons can enjoy auctions (silent or live), parades with hundreds of trucks adorned in their finest lights, VIP dinners, fireworks all on display, and more. Many of these shows also donate a portion or all of the proceeds to different charities.
No matter what type of truck show you’re looking for, you should find something to tickle your fancy from the list below.
FEBRUARY
Midwest Truck & Trailer Show
Feb. 2-4
Peoria Civic Center
Peoria, IL 217-525-0310
Antique Truck Club of America (ATCA) Vintage Trucks of Florida 10th Anniversary Winter National Truck Show
Feb. 17-18
Sumter County Fairgrounds
7620 State Rte. 471, Bushnell, FL 352-457-1557
Annual Masonic Motorama
Feb. 18-19
Nazareth, PA 484-239-5294
MARCH
34th Annual Run to the Sun Car & Truck Show
March 16-18
Cars and Trucks 1989 and Older
Old Myrtle Square, Myrtle Beach, SC
Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)
March 30-April 1
Kentucky Expo Center
Louisville, KY 502-702-200
APRIL
Swamp East Missouri Truck Show & Convoy
April 14-15
Sikeston Complex Park
Sikeston, MO 573-233-5768
75 Chrome Shop Big Rig Truck Show
April 28-30
Wildwood, FL 352-748-0330
Annual Truckin for Kids
April 29-30
Irwindale Speedway
Irwindale, CA 949-553-0363
MAY
Midwest Pride In Your Ride Truck & Tractor Show
May 5-6
Tri-State Raceway
Earlville, IA 563-580-8200
Red Dirt Showdown
May 5-6
Woodward County Fairgrounds
Woodward, OK 580-273-8174
11th Annual Kenly 95 Petro East Coast Truckers Jamboree
May 11-13
923 Johnston Parkway
Kenly, NC 919-284-5121
Semi-Crazy Truck Show
May 12-13
Haywood County Fairgrounds
Waynesville, NC 828-400-4136
Annual Make a Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy
May 14
South of Manheim, PA 717-283-4868
Shine in the Pines Truck and Car Show
May 15-20
Dublin, GA 478-277-5060
JUNE
19th Annual Wheel Jam Truck Show
June 1-4
Huron State Fairgrounds
Huron, SD 605-354-1809
ATHS National Convention and Trucks Show
June 8-10
Grand Sierra Resort
Reno, NV 816-891-9900
Great Lakes Pride & Shine
June 9-10
Hudsonville Fairgrounds
Hudsonville, MI 616-292-7484
Annual Greater Cincinnati Chapter of ATHS
June 24-25
Ashland County Fairgrounds
Ashland, OH 419-332-8352
Texas Trucking Show
June 24-25
NRG Center
Houston, TX 281-671-0440
JULY
Walcott Truckers Jamboree
July 13-15
Iowa 80 Truck Stop
Walcott, IA 563-284-6961
Dirty Business Truck Show
July 21-22
HD Equipment
Ground Mound, IA 563-847-1895
Expedite Expo Trucking Show
July 21-22
Allen County War Museum Coliseum
Fort Wayne, IN 859-746-2046
Gulf Coast Big Rig Show
July 21-22
Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Biloxi, MS 985-630-9171
6th Annual Gear Jammers Magazine Truck Show
July 21-22
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Greenfield, MA 508-212-9998
3rd Annual SWVA Big Rig Showdown
July 28
Russel County Government Center
Lebanon, VA 276-701-2865
AUGUST
The Midwest Classic
Aug. 4-5
Burt County Fairgrounds
Oakland, NE 402-630-8103
Carlisle Truck Nationals
Aug. 4-6
Carlisle Fairgrounds
Carlisle, PA 717-243-7855
34th Annual Waupun Truck-N-Show
Aug. 11-12
Spring Street
Waupun, WI 920/324-9985
Brooks Truck Show
Aug. 25-26
Pacific Northwest Truck Museum
Brooks, OR 503-463-8701
SEPTEMBER
No Coast Large Cars Truck Show
Sept. 2-3
Heritage Park
Forest City, IA 641-565-3566
The Big Iron Classic
Sept. 8-9
Dodge County Fairgrounds
Kasson, MN 507-208-0222
27th Annual Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show
Sept. 14-17
St. Ignace, MI 800-338-6660
Busted Knuckle Truck Show
Sept. 15-16
Wilkins Oklahoma Truck Supply
Tonkawa, OK 800-299-5308
Old Town Rig Down
Sept. 15-16
Downtown Nacogdoches, TX 936-615-0580
Joplin 44 Truckers Jamboree
Sept. 21-23
I-44 Exit 43
Joplin, MO 417-624-3400
Truckers for Hope Truck Show
Sept. 22-24
Clinton County Fairgrounds
Mill Hall, PA 570-660-7281
OCTOBER
Hot & Cold Big Rig Truck Show
Oct. 7
Highway 54, Pratt, KS
Draggin and Pullin in the Pines
Oct. 20-21
Pine Valley Raceway
Lufkin, TX 936-552-6719
November & December have no event information available.
After being postponed due to the pandemic, many of America’s truck shows are now back on track and ready for fans from all around the country. Although some have yet to resume this year, 2023 dates have already been announced for the events listed. Be sure to check online if your local shows will be taking place soon.
Source: Women In Trucking
