Calling all car enthusiasts! Dust off your sunglasses, polish up your chrome, and get ready for another year filled with vibrant car shows across McHenry County. Our guide is your one-stop shop for cruising the local scene, featuring a diverse range of events from standalone shows to festival activities, from classic car gatherings to show-stopping displays of modern marvels.
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Our guide features car shows and cruise nights held across McHenry County and we have them broken out below by city or village. Some 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. We’ve also included links to the specific event pages, so be sure to check those before finalizing any plans.
Whether you’re a die-hard collector, a casual admirer, or simply looking for a fun family outing, McHenry County’s car shows offer something for everyone. Of course, we’ll continue to update this guide throughout the year, so be sure to bookmark it for more car show action! Fire up the engine and let’s embark on a road trip through some of the hottest car events this season!
If one of these car shows is yours, be sure to claim your event listing if you haven’t already. It won’t cost you anything and doing so gives you the ability to update the information any time you choose, add links to your social media accounts, and more.
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All information is subject to change and we always recommend contacting the specific locations to verify conditions and availability, especially those that are weather-dependent.
Yet-to-be-confirmed shows will be grayed out like this.
Algonquin
Algonquin Founders’ Day Main Street Car Show
Date & Time: Friday, 7/25/24, 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Algonquin Founders’ Day will not be held in 2025.
Address: 100 S Main St, Algonquin, IL 60102
Phone:
Information: Details
Cary
Cary Cruise Nights
Date & Time: Wednesdays, 6/4 – 8/27/2025, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Brought to you by the Cary-Grove Area Chamber of Commerce.
Address: 127 W Main St, Cary, IL 60013
Phone: 847-639-2800
Illinois Motors Cars & Coffee
Date & Time: Sunday, 4/21/2024, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Brought to you by Illinois Motors.
Address: 711 Industrial Dr, Cary, IL 60013
Phone: 888-801-4011
Information: Details
Cary United Methodist Church Car Show
Date & Time: Saturday, 7/27/2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Family-friendly car show held at the Cary United Methodist Church.
Address: 500 North 1st St, Cary, IL 60013
Phone: 847-525-5348
Information: Details
Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake Cars & Caffeine
Date & Time: Saturdays, Spring – Fall 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Held in the parking lot near Starbucks.
Address: 5850 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone:
Information: Article
Cars & Coffee at BMW of Crystal Lake
Date & Time: Saturday, May 24, 2025, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Brought to you by BMW of Crystal Lake.
Address: 360 N IL Rte31, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone: 815-455-4330
Information: Details
Struttin’ Ur Stuff Car Show
Date & Time: Sunday, 9/14/2025, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Brought to you by the Sunburst Corvette Club & Martin Chevrolet.
Address: 5220 Northwest Hwy, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone:
Information: Details
Crystal Lake Cars and Caffeine Charity Car Show
Date & Time: Sunday, 9/1/2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Special charity car show held in historic downtown Crystal Lake.
Address: Williams St & Brink St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Phone:
Information: Details
Fox Lake
Celebrate Fox Lake Car Show
Date & Time: Saturday, 6/28/2025, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Classic car show as part of the annual Celebrate Fox Lake event. Brought to you by the Village of Fox Lake.
Address: 23 Rollins Rd, Fox Lake, IL 60020
Phone: 224-225-1404
Information: Details
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Island Lake
CACW Cars & Coffee at Sideouts Sports Tavern
Date & Time: 4/27, 5/25, 6/29, 7/27, 8/31, 9/28, 10/26/25, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Chicago Auto Club West car show held at Sideouts Sports Tavern.
Address: 4018 Roberts Rd, Island Lake, IL 60042
Phone: 732-804-2152
Information: Details
Lake in the Hills
Summer Sunset Fest Classic & Custom Car Show
Date & Time: Friday, 8/29/2025, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Classic and custom car show as part of the annual Summer Sunset Festival. Brought to you by the Village of Lake in the Hills.
Address: 5200 Miller Rd, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
Phone: 847-960-7400
Information: Details
Marengo
Day in the Park – Car Show
Date & Time: Saturday, 7/13/2024, TBD
Held at Indian Oaks Park as part of the Day in the Park event. Brought to you by the City of Marengo Park District.
Address: 825 Indian Oaks Trail, Marengo, IL 60152
Phone: 815-568-5126
Information: Details
Settlers’ Days Annual Car Show
Date & Time: Saturday, 10/12/2024, 10:00 am
Hosted by Settlers’ Days, Inc.
Address: 300 N Taylor St, Marengo, IL 60152
Phone:
Information: Details
McHenry
McHenry Fiesta Days Car Show
Date & Time: Sunday, 7/13/2025, 8:00 am – 2:30 pm
Held at Petersen Park as part of McHenry Fiesta Days. Brought to you by the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce.
Address: 4300 Petersen Park Rd, McHenry, IL 60050
Phone:
Information: Details
Port Barrington
Car + Bike Show Tuesday Nights
Date & Time: Tuesdays, 5/20 – 9/30/2025, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Season final: Saturday, October 4, 12:00 pm – 4:00 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
Richmond
Car Show & Coffee
Date & Time: CANCELED > Saturday, 6/29/2024, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm?
Brought to you by the Village of Richmond Illinois.
Address: 5621-5601 Broadway Rd, Richmond, IL 60071
Phone:
Information: Details
Union
Heritage Fair & Car Show
Date & Time: Sunday, 8/14/2024, 10:00 am – 2:00 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
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Annual Vintage Transport Extravaganza
Date & Time: Sunday, 8/3/2025, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hosted by the Illinois Railway Museum.
Address: 7000 Olson Rd, Union, IL 60180
Phone: 815-923-4391
Information: Details
Wonder Lake
Car Show at Wonder Lake Fall-O-Ween Fest
Date & Time: Saturday, October 19, 2024, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Car show hosted by Infinity Repair and Performance.
Address: 7431 Hancock Dr, Wonder Lake, IL 60097
Phone:
Information: Details
Woodstock
Glory Bound Annual Car Show
Date & Time: Sunday, 8/3/2025, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Hosted at Kishwaukee Brewing Co. with the Glory Bound Rescue Ranch.
Address: 1900 Dillard Ct, Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: 815-388-2594
Information: Details
Woodstock On The Square Benefit Car Show
Date & Time: Saturday, 8/17/2024, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Annual benefit car show.
Address: 121 W Van Buren St, Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone:
Information: Details
Over the Border
Since car show lovers often love spending a little time behind the wheel themselves, here are some other car show honorable mentions outside McHenry County that may warrant a visit!
Geneva
Geneva Concours d’Elegance
Date & Time: Sunday, 8/24/2025, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Host: Geneva Concours d’Elegance
Address: Campbell St & S 3rd St, Geneva, IL 600134
Phone: 630-584-3107
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