By John Gunnell
The 114th edition of The Chicago Auto Show will open on February 11 and run through February 21 at McCormick Pl.
First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. It fills more than a million square feet of the McCormick Place complex. The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA)—America’s oldest and largest metropolitan dealer organization–has produced the Chicago Auto Show since 1935
Chicago Auto Show exhibits will include: multiple world and North American introductions; a complete range of domestic and imported passenger cars and trucks; sport utility vehicles; and experimental or concept cars. In total, nearly 1,000 different vehicles will be on display. Attendees will also be able to see numerous accessories and auto-related exhibits, competition vehicles and projects and exotic and collectible cars.
Special appearances and events will be scheduled every day. For information on hours, admission fees and special attractions visit: www.chicagoautoshow.com.
CAR SHOWS and EVENTS Spring 2022
Feb. 5, 2022. Luxemburg, WI. 7th Annual Luxemburg Racing Show. Kewanee County Fairgrounds. 9 am-3pm. Show, sell and swap racing cars and racing car parts. Call: Derek Moede at 1-920-4455 for information.
Feb. 11-21, 2022. Chicago, IL. Chicago Auto Show. McCormick Pl., 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago. Media Preview: Feb. 10-11; First Look for Charity: Feb. 11; Public Show: Feb. 12-21. The nation’s largest new-car show. Call: 1-630-495-2282. Visit: www.chicagoautoshow.com.
Feb. 19-22, 2022. Schaumburg, Il. Chicago RV and Camping Show. Chicago RV & Camping Show will feature products like RV parts and accessories, travel trailers, motorhomes and fifth wheels, camping products, accessories and many related products. Time to check out the latest equipment before heading to spring and summer old-car shows in your RV. Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 9302 Bryn-Mawr Ave., Rosemont, IL. Contact: Recreational Vehicles Expositions, PO Box 1025, Palantine, IL 60078. Ph: 847-934-8300 or visit www.chicagorvshow2.com.
Feb. 20, 2022. West Bend, Wis. Greater Milwaukee Indoor Winter Swap Meet. Car parts all makes, collectibles and other car-related items. Sponsored by Wisconsin Chapter Model A Ford Club of America. Washington County Fairgrounds, 3000 City. Hwy PV. Call Vicki: 1-262-337-0426 or visit www.WIChapterMAFCA.com.
Feb. 20, 2022. St. Charles, Ill. 30th Annual Buick-Olds-Pontiac-Cadillac Swap Meet & Car Corral. Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Rd indoors and outdoors. 8 am – 2 pm. Meet legendary drag racer Arnie “Farmer” Beswick and author Dean Fait. For information call Randy: 1-630-2383. Email: bopcswap@gmail.com. Website: www.bopcswap.com.
Feb. 25-27, 2022. Milwaukee, WI. Milwaukee World of Wheels. Wisconsin State Fair Park. Friday Feb. 25: 3 pm-9 pm; Saturday Feb 26: 10 am-9 pm; Sunday Feb. 27: 10 am-6 pm. Event details to be determined. Check the Website for updates: www.autorama.com. Championship Auto Shows, 1092 Centre Rd., Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Call: 1-248-373-1700. Fax: 1-248-373-7091.
Feb. 26-March 6, 2022, Greater Milwaukee International Car and Truck Auto Show. New cars, trucks and SUVs on display at the Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. For information contact: Motor Trend Auto Shows. LLC, 831 S. Douglas St., El Segundo, CA 90245. Call: 1-310-531-5984. Visit: www.autoshowmilwaukee.com or www.motortrendautoshows.com
Mar. 4-6, 2022. Detroit, MI. Detroit Autorama. Cobo/TCF Center, 1 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI. Friday Mar. 4: 10 am-10 pm; Saturday Mar 5: 9 am-10 pm; Sunday Mar. 6: 10 am-7 pm. Event details to be determined. Check the Website for updates: www.autorama.com. Championship Auto Shows, 1092 Centre Rd., Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Call: 1-248-373-1700. Fax: 1-248-373-7091.
Mar. 11-13, 2022. Chicago (Rosemont), IL. Chicago World of Wheels. Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 9302 Bryn-Mawr Ave., Rosemont, IL. Friday Mar. 11: 3 pm-9 pm; Saturday Mar. 12: 10 am-10 pm; Sunday Mar. 13: 10 am-6 pm. Event details to be determined. Check the Website for updates: www.autorama.com. Championship Auto Shows, 1092 Centre Rd., Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Call: 1-248-373-1700. Fax: 1-248-373-7091.
Mar. 20, 2022. Fond du Lac, WI. Fondy Vintage Auto Club Swap Meet. Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Expo Bldg. 601 Martin Ave. Contact: Steve Hamilton at 1-920-924-9000 or Tony Rochen at 1-920-922-4881.
March 27, 2022. Wheaton), IL. 25th annual Chicagoland MG Club All Sports Car Swap Meet and Auto Jumble. DuPage County Fairgrounds (indoor and heated).8 am-2 pm. Show date is listed as tentative. Check the Website for updates: www.chicagolandmgclub.com/swap meet/. Call Jim Evans at 630-858-8192 or Victor L’Heureux at 815-893-6535.
April 2, 2022. Medford, WI. Mods and Rods Supporting the Badge. Simek Recreation Center, 1037 W Broadway Ave. 9 am–5pm. Engine Company T.C. a non-profit organization is proud to present their 1st annual Mods & Rods Supporting the Badge indoor car show. The show is one day only with car show set up on April 1. Spectator fee of $5 goes to an emergency services grant. Entrants limited to 40 vehicles and 10 motorcycles. Email enginecotc@yahoo.com for an application. All applications must include 6 color photos, 4 exterior, 1 engine, 1 interior. Please include display size.
April 10, 2022. Waukesha, WI. Wisconsin Mopar Muscle Club Spring Swap Meet. Foxx View Lanes Entertainment Center. 2440 W. Sunset Dr. All Mopar swap meet. Get those final goodies you need for your Mopar car (Chrysler-Dodge-Plymouth-De Soto-Dodge Truck). $2.00 admission for spectators. $20 Swap spots, $5 Car Corral. Contact Jerry Hegler
April 23-24, 2022. 45th Annual Spring Jefferson Auto Swap Meet and Car Show. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 503 N. Jackson Sr. Friday: 10 am-6 pm; Saturday: 6 am-4 pm; Sunday: 6 am-3pm. Featuring ‘60s Muscle Cars. The Madison Classic’s Spring Jefferson Car Show and Auto Swap Meet is one of the largest car shows in the Midwest. It offers thousands of car parts and car accessories for sale. The Cars for Sale Corral is full of 100s of cars of all makes and models for sale. Call: 1-248-373-1700. Fax: 1-248-373-7091. Call: 1-608-244-8416. Fax: 1-608-221-8511. Visit: www.madisonclassics.com.
April 30, 2022. Baraboo, Wis. All in Against Cancer Car and Truck Show. Ho-Chunk Gaming Casino, S3214 Cty Hwy BD. 8 am to 3 pm. Ph: 1-608-356-6210 or 1-800-746-2486. Email: hchotel@ho-chunk.com. Visit: www.ho-chunkgaming.com.
May 19-20. Saukville, WI. WWII Event Pioneer Village -1942. This is a WW2 event hosted by 1st Allied Airborne and the Ozaukee County Historical Society. We can handle all types of tentage and vehicles. For site photos visit the Ozaukee County Historical Society Website: www.ochs.co.ozaukee.wi.us/PDF/PavillionBook.pdf. Registration will be through www.eventbrite.com only. Any problems registering, please contact Becky Miller at mbazmiller@gmail.com prior to the event date. Any inquiries about the event itself should be directed to Matt Miller at allied.airborne1@yahoo.com.
May 20, 2022. Clintonville, Wis. 20th Annual Spring Cruise Car Show. 30 S. Main St., Downtown Clintonville “On the Main Drag.” 5 pm-9 pm. First place and Runner-Up trophies in multiple classes. Plus Mayor’s Choice, Police Chief’s Choice and Chambers Choice. Contact Spring Cruise Car Show, 120 E. Green Tree Rd., Clintonville, WI 54929. Ph: 1-715-250-0205. Email: racecop53@gmail.com.
May 20-21, 2022. Wisconsin Dells. Edge-O-Dells Car Show. Edge-O-Dells Resort, N555 U.S. Highway 12 and 16. Calling all car enthusiast, this is a large event. This 2-day car show will be filled with exciting events, from our famous Burn Out Pit to car and stunt shows. Ph: 608-253-4275 or visit WWW.edgeodells.com.
May 21. Wisconsin Dells. Automotion Classic Car Show. 7 am to 5 pm. At the Mt. Olympus Employee Cabins, 300 Co. Road A. Muscle car, pony car, trailer queen, land yacht cars. Antique vs. vintage vs. Classic. Lead sled and drophead, too. Familiar with any of those terms? If you are, you’re ready to become a fan of Automotion Classic Car Show. Make plans to drive to the Dells the weekend of May 21-22, 2022 to learn the lingo from some of the most passionate car folks this side of the Mississippi, a passion that often runs in the family. Some 1,200 classic rides are expected at the 36th Annual Automotion Classic Car Show. There will be music and food, car corral, swap meet and awards presentation too. Ph: 1-800-223-3557. Visit: www.wisdells.com.
May 21, 2022. Wautoma, Wis. YoderSold Collector Car Auction. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 503 N. Jackson Sr. Featuring signs, gas pumps, bicycles, toys, petroliana, automobilia, agricultural memorabilia, collector cars, collector trucks and collectible motorcycles. W. Yoder LLC, Yoder Auction Campus, N2494 Yoder Lane. Call: 1-920-787-5549 or 1-295-2644. Email: info@wyoderauction.com. Website: www.yodersold.com.
July 7-9, 2022. Iola, Wis. 50th Anniversary Iola Car Show. Iola car Show Grounds 130 Jenson Drive 4,000 swap spaces – 2,500 show cars – 1,600 campground sites -1,000 car corral spaces – food – celebrity- live music -50/50 raffles. Ph: 1-715-445-4000. Website: www.Iolaoldcarshow.com