National Brockway Truck Show

Dates: August 6 to 9, 2026

Location: Homer and Cortland, New York

The National Brockway Truck Show honors the history of Brockway trucks in the community where the manufacturer was founded. Restored Brockway models, museum exhibits, vendor displays, and the annual parade bring owners and enthusiasts together from across the United States and Canada.

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Badger State Truck’N Show

Dates: August 7 and 8, 2026

Location: Baraboo, Wisconsin

Hosted at the Badger Steam and Gas Grounds, the Badger State Truck’N Show features working trucks, antiques, vendors, and family-friendly activities. The event has become a familiar summer gathering for drivers and trucking enthusiasts throughout the Upper Midwest.

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Carlisle Truck Nationals

Dates: August 7 to 9, 2026

Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Carlisle Truck Nationals fills the fairgrounds with antique pickups, lifted trucks, custom builds, heavy equipment, and working semis. Vendors, live demonstrations, and entertainment keep the event busy throughout the weekend.

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Truck N For A Cause

Dates: August 8 and 9, 2026

Location: Wenona, Illinois

Truck N For A Cause combines polished trucks with a charitable mission, raising funds for the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans. Along with the truck displays, attendees can enjoy food vendors, exhibitors, and community activities while supporting a worthwhile cause.

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806 Big Rig Roundup

Dates: August 14 and 15, 2026

Location: Dalhart, Texas

The 806 Big Rig Roundup brings custom trucks and working rigs to the Texas Panhandle for two days of displays, live music, and food vendors. One of the event’s signature attractions is the evening truck light competition.

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The Midwest Classic

Dates: August 14 and 15, 2026

Location: Oakland, Nebraska

Held at the Burt County Fairgrounds, The Midwest Classic welcomes show trucks, vendors, and live entertainment throughout the weekend. A fireworks display helps wrap up one of the Midwest’s well-known late summer trucking events.

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NHRDA Big Sky Truck Fest

Dates: August 14 and 15, 2026

Location: Acton, Montana

NHRDA Big Sky Truck Fest offers more than a traditional truck show, with diesel drag racing, dyno competitions, and burnout contests sharing the schedule with truck displays. The event attracts both competitors and spectators looking for a different kind of trucking weekend.

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Brooks Truck Show

Dates: August 21 and 22, 2026

Location: Brooks, Oregon

Hosted by the Pacific Northwest Truck Museum, the Brooks Truck Show highlights restored commercial vehicles that helped shape the Northwest’s logging, agriculture, and construction industries. Visitors can also tour the museum’s historic truck collection during the event.

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Keystone LargeCarMag Nationals

Dates: August 28 and 29, 2026

Location: Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Keystone LargeCarMag Nationals is known for its custom large cars, working trucks, and Friday evening Parade of Lights. The weekend also includes vendors, truck and tractor pulls, and entertainment.

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No Coast Large Cars Truck Show

Dates: Labor Day Weekend

Location: Boone, Iowa

The No Coast Large Cars Truck Show draws owner-operators, custom truck builders, and trucking enthusiasts from across the Midwest. Long hood conventionals, working trucks, and detailed show trucks fill the grounds throughout Labor Day weekend.

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Big Iron Classic

Dates: September 11 and 12, 2026

Location: Kasson, Minnesota

Big Iron Classic showcases working semis, restored classics and custom builds while bringing together owner operators, fleets and trucking enthusiasts from around the Upper Midwest.

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Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show

Dates: September 17 to 19, 2026

Location: St. Ignace, Michigan

The Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show closes the summer season with truck displays throughout downtown St. Ignace, vendor exhibits and the annual Parade of Lights across the Mackinac Bridge. The waterfront setting and strong turnout continue to make it one of the most recognized truck shows on the calendar.

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Truck show season offers something for every type of enthusiast, whether your interest is historic equipment, working trucks, custom builds or diesel competition. Before making travel plans, check each event’s official website for registration information, schedules, and any updates that may affect the weekend.

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Both events are free and open to the public.

Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show returns to Peoria

The Mid-West Truck & Trailer Show is set for February 6 and 7 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois.

The show is held alongside the 61st annual convention of the Mid-West Truckers Association and brings together exhibitors from across the trucking industry. Attendees can expect displays featuring tractors, trailers, engines, parts, accessories, tires, lubricants, communication systems, computer equipment, and a wide range of trucking services.

State and federal agencies connected to the trucking industry will also be on site, along with product demonstrations, door prizes, and special pricing on merchandise available during the show.

Trucker’s Pride Truck Beauty Contest

A major attraction of the Peoria event is the Trucker’s Pride Truck Beauty Contest, which includes categories for Show Trucks, Work Trucks, and Antique Trucks, along with a People’s Choice Award selected by attendees.

The contest offers cash prizes, trophies, and recognition for winners.

Show details

• Dates: Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7
• Hours:
  • Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Location: Peoria Civic Center, 201 S.W. Jefferson Street, Peoria, Illinois
• Tickets: Available from Midwest trucking suppliers, local publications, or online at http://www.MidwestTruckShow.com

The Florida Trucking Show follows later in February.

Later in the month, the Florida Trucking Show will take place February 21 and 22 at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale.

Now in its fourth year, the Florida Trucking Show will feature more than 200 exhibitors and will provide drivers with the opportunity to showcase their trucks while exploring new products and services.

Free tickets are available online.

Show details

• Dates: Saturday, Feb. 21 and Sunday, Feb. 22
• Hours:
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Location: Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Early season opportunities for drivers and carriers

With events scheduled in both the Midwest and the Southeast, the February shows offer drivers and fleet operators a chance to start the year by networking, seeing new equipment, and engaging with industry partners.

Source: Truckers News

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