48th Anniversary Appleton Old Car Show and Swap Meet is scheduled for Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Pierce Park in Appleton.
The Appleton Old Car Show and Swap Meet is considered one of the largest car shows in the Midwest that annually draws over 10,000 people and has nearly 1,100 cars on display. Collector cars/trucks entered in the show must be 1995 or older.
Registration is only $5.00 at the park entrance to show your car in Pierce Park. Patron admission to the show and all activities on the grounds are FREE to old car enthusiasts and spectators, including youth activities.
Event hours are 8:00am – 4:00pm. Cars may register no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and will not be allowed into show after 2:00 p.m.
The Appleton Old Car Show has invited a select group of Classics and Old Cars to participate in The GREAT MOTORING MEMORIES display. This tented and roped-off area, east of the pavilion, presents some of the area’s classic automobiles and outstanding examples of unique and one-of-a-kind vehicles that have achieved prominence in automobile history. Preference is given to brass-era antique and classic cars. In past years, many of the cars featured have received the prestigious honor of having been judged national winners in con-cours competition. The public is invited to view these selected old cars. When enjoying any of the hundreds of cars on display please respect the value of these cars to their owners.
The car show will once again provide a food truck rally format where attendees can enjoy a variety of foods and treats. Invited food trucks include:
- ABC Pig Roast
- Any Street Grill
- Boy Scout Popcorn Stand
- Churned Up, LLC
- Diablos Taco Truck
- Doughlicious
- Fox Valley Kettle Corn
- Flip's Mini Donuts
- Geno's Bakeshoppe
- Kiwanis Pizza Stand
- Kiwanis Coffee/Donut Stand
- Kiwanis Beverage Stands
- Kona Ice Fox Cities North
- Legendary Gyros
- Lue Vue's Funnel Cakes/Egg Rolls
- On The Fritz Concessions
- Sonder Coffee
- The Dog House
- Travelin Nuts LLC
- Uni Uni Appleton
Beverages include coffee, soda, beer, lemonade, shaved ice, Thai Iced Tea, Thai Iced Coffee and water. All items are priced with the family in mind and something for everyone.
Event Activities and Schedule
The Old Car Show, Special vintage car collections, Vendor Sales, Swap Meet, Judging/Voting and Awards, Food and Beverage Concessions.
Show Schedule
6:00 a.m. Vendor Set-up, Concessions Set-up and Preparation
8:00 a.m. Show Car Registration Opens
1:00 p.m. Show Car Voting Closes
2:00 p.m. Vehicle Entry Closes
3:45 p.m. Show Car Award Presentations
4:00 p.m. Show Closes
The Appleton Old Car Show & Swap Meet is a cooperative effort with over 100 volunteers helping from The Appleton Old Car Club, Inc., Northeast Wisconsin Corvair Club, Fox Valley Street Rod Association, Packerland Region Vintage Chevrolet Club of America, and the Appleton-Fox Cities Kiwanis Club.
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