Calling all hot rods! Whether it’s muscle cars, supercars, imports, or domestics, if your idea of a good time is checking out a bunch of sweet rides, then this is the guide for you. Car shows offer up cheap…or free…entertainment for the whole family. The best part is, you can find a car show in McHenry County, nearly every day of the week throughout the summer and even into the fall.
Our guide features car shows and cruise nights held across McHenry County and we have them broken out below by city or village. Some of these shows are standalone events while others are part of larger events or festivals. Likewise, some of these shows are held on a single date, while others are recurring, so be sure to note the dates and times. Also, note that not all recurring shows happen weekly, so be sure to check the specific show details.
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Crystal Lake
Struttin’ Ur Stuff Car Show
Date & Time: Sunday, 9/18/22, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Brought to you by the Sunburst Corvette Club.
Address: 5220 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone:
Information: Details
Huntley
Dog Days of Summer – Big Kahuna Car Show
Date & Time: Sunday, 6/26/22, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Fundraiser benefit for Forever Husky.
Address: 10520 IL-47, Huntley, IL 60142
Phone:
Information: Details
Huntley
Huntley 1st Friday Nights
Date & Time: Friday, 8/5/22 & 9/2/22
As part of the Huntley 1st Friday Nights, these two evenings will feature car shows around the village square.
Address: 11700 Main St, Huntley, IL 60142
Phone: 847-515-5200
Information: Details
Island Lake
Cars, Bikes, Trucks & Coffee
Date & Time: Sunday, 5/1/22-9/25/22, 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Car show held at Sideouts Sports Tavern.
Address: 4018 Roberts Rd, Island Lake, IL 60042
Phone:
Information: Details
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McHenry
Green Street Cruise Night
Date & Time: Monday, 6/6/22-10/10/22 (ex 7/4/22, 9/5/22), 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Located just off of Green Street in McHenry.
Address: 1209 N Green St, McHenry, IL 60050
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Information: Details
McHenry
McHenry Fiesta Days Car Show
Date & Time: Sunday, 7/10/22, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
Held at Petersen Park as part of McHenry Fiesta Days.
Address: 4300 Petersen Park Rd, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone:
Information: Details
Port Barrington
Car + Bike Show Tuesday Nights
Date & Time: Tuesday (season final on Saturday), 5/24/22 – 10/1/22, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Brought to you by and held at the Broken Oar.
Address: 614 Rawson Bridge Rd, Port Barrington, IL
Phone: 847-639-9468
Information: Details
Spring Grove
Winn Road Car Show
Date & Time: Sunday, 7/31/22, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Brought to you by the Chain O’Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce.
Address: 7777 Winn Rd, Spring Grove, IL 60081
Phone:
Information: Details
Union
Heritage Fair & Car Show
Date & Time: Sunday, 7/10/22, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Held as part of the McHenry County Historical Society’s annual Heritage Fair.
Address: 5422 Main St, Union, IL 60180
Phone: 815-923-2267
Information: Details
Woodstock
Parkin’ at Porkies
Date & Time: Sunday, select days between 5/22/22 & 10/30/22 (see details for exact dates), 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Put on by and held at Porkies Pig Roast.
Address: 2245 Eastwood Dr, Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: 815-337-6465
Information: Details
Woodstock On The Square Benefit Car Show
Date & Time: Saturday, 8/20/22, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Put on by Schwartz Performance, Inc. to benefit Turning Point of Woodstock.
Address: 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone:
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