# Car Shows in Des Moines 2026 | Auto Shows & Expos - **Subtitle**: Find car shows in Des Moines 2026 — auto expos, classic car meets and motor exhibitions. See dates, venues and ticket info for every show. - **Category**: Car Shows - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 210.2k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/157f55b0-9844-11f0-ad1b-55de7555dd35-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1c235240-66c6-11f0-aee9-7f38ce337ed4-rimg-w200-h200-dc161616-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3e311336e60547bea12013877073f7083ced77720683676c98e548bea2ccb8cf-rimg-w200-h200-dc020102-gmir?v=1755013804 ## About It’s time to gear up your engines and head on out to the best car shows 2026 happening in the [CITY] area! Visiting the hottest car shows will be the best way to end your weekend. Explore best of auto shows events in [CITY] ## Car Shows Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: 26th Annual Cruise to the Carousel Car Show - **Description**: Join us for the 26th Annual Cruise to the Carousel! Presented by Rollin' Relics DSM Sunday, August 30, 2026 9 am – 3 pm, Rain or Shine! Union Park — 1801 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316 Spectators are FREE or register your car for $20 To register - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 142 - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/26th-annual-cruise-to-the-carousel-car-show/200030132626213 - **Venue**: Heritage Carousel - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy85ZDVjNTg3ZWNjNDU3NmQ4MTE4NDc2YzJhZTg3NjY2YTgzOWMwZWI0NWY4MGM5MDM1M2JkNzQwNjkwYTAwMDBjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMC1kYzE1MTgxNi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDk2ODg1Ng.avif - **Categories**: workshops, art, fine-arts, nonprofit, contests - **Event Name**: Dead Moines Hearse Show - **Description**: ⚰️ DEAD MOINES HEARSE SHOW ⚰️ Graveyard Ghouls Hearse Club is bringing the HEARSE LIFE to Des Moines, Iowa for 2026 at Monsterama Pubcade. Showcasing all hearses & professional cars. Monsterama is a horror-themed restaurant, pub, and ‘80s arcade — - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 858 - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/dead-moines-hearse-show/200030177660508 - **Venue**: Monsterama Pubcade - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9lMjc3YTM4MDIwNWFjYThiMDkyNTQ0MzQ2M2RlZGFlMzM1Yzc4YjliMDA3ZTk5NTk1NzQ4MjhiOWQyMThjOTE1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEwMDYtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODYzNzg2OTc.avif - **Categories**: car-shows - **Event Name**: Hardcore Concepts Presents: Underground Auto Show - **Description**: Location: Central Campus 1800 Grand Ave Des Moines, IA 50309 United States South side parking lot / parking garage Time: 4 PM – 10 PM Pricing: $20 to enter the car show Free for spectators Award Categories- 1. Best Wheels 2. Best Paint 3. Best Domes - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 130 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/hardcore-concepts-presents-underground-auto-show/200030229892521 - **Venue**: 1800 grand ave Des Moines Iowa - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8yM2E2ZGZmOWU1ZDIwZWE3MzE5NzU2NjU2NzY2YmQ2ZjVhOGMzMGY1OWJlZGY0NmM4NmVkYTkxYjdiYTJmZDgyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGM3ODA4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODYwMjQ4ODI.avif - **Categories**: car-shows, contests, workshops, sports, tournaments - **Event Name**: Cancer Warrior Truck Fun Fest - **Description**: Car Show, Barbie Car Races, Kids Power Wheels Drag Races, Saddle Races, Bigfoot Races, Cornhole tournament by 515 Cornhole, Inflatables for the kids - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 23 - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/cancer-warrior-truck-fun-fest/200030231155645 - **Venue**: Bell Avenue Business Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9lMDEwN2ZhZjM1MmU2ZWMzYzU3ZmU2NGIwMTlhNDkzNjYyZDk4ZTBmZTY4MDhhMWUzYThmNWRjNTZmY2IwM2FhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmOGI4ZTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODU0MzYxNTc.avif - **Categories**: sports, festivals, kids, car-shows, tournaments - **Event Name**: Cool Cars for Cats: Car show and cat food drive - **Description**: We are teaming up with WesleyLife Meals on Wheels for the fifth annual Cool Cars for Cats! This event highlights our AniMeals program, ensuring both human and pet companion receive the proper nutrition they deserve! Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026 f - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 88 - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/cool-cars-for-cats-car-show-and-cat-food-drive/200030367922010 - **Venue**: Franklin Jr High Event Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hNmRkYTE0NTA3ZTZjMzFlNTAwZTUxMWZjYzc5MGI5NjQxZTJlOGU3OTQ2MTVhOTM0YTQ0ZTIxZmM5YzUxNjlmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNkOGU4ZTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODYyMTgxMDg.avif - **Categories**: car-shows, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Charity Car Show hosted by VFW Post 738 - **Description**: Join us at VFW Post 738 for a Charity Car Show. All funds raised support our programs at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Registration is from 9-11am and entry fee is free-will offering (both on the day of event). Awards will be at 2pm fo - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 69 - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/charity-car-show-hosted-by-vfw-post-738/200030275574139 - **Venue**: 2801 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317-7911, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9lMTk1N2NmMDgwNDk1ZmE3ZDhmNTE1ZmJlNDc1ZjAxODRhZDFhMDU5YTM3NzBhZWQyZTdkODJkMGQ0YTU0YTg3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgyOC1kYzk4MTgxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjM3ODczMg.avif - **Categories**: car-shows, nonprofit, charities, art, fine-arts - **Event Name**: Car & Bike Night at Blue Ribbon! Apr 24 | May 22 | Oct 9 - **Description**: Join us for dinner and drinks at our Car & Bike Nights for 2026! All are welcome - bring your grocery getter, daily driver, soccer mom-mobile and the fam! No cover charge & all ages are welcome. The menu will be slightly different so keep an eye o - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 76 - **Date**: Fri Oct 09 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Oct 09 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/car-and-bike-night-at-blue-ribbon-apr-24-may-22-oct-9/200030401990915 - **Venue**: 3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50317 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYzk2OGYyZjZlMGM4NmJhM2JlYmE4OTM2MDY2YmVkYTIyNjVkODcxNjljMTU3MDdlNmY3MzBlMzA2OGE1NzVlOS1yaW1nLXc4MjAtaDM2MC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjM3ODY5Mg.avif - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Back to School Auto Jam - **Description**: The summer is coming to an end and the youth are headed back to school! Let’s send them off the right way. Come and have some fun with us. Food, fun, Cars and face painting!!! Bring school supplies to donate for our youth. See you there😁 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 171 - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/back-to-school-auto-jam/200030079706751 - **Venue**: Union Park 125th Celebration - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy82OTJkY2U1YWJmNTUxMjQyODgzMjdmYzNjMzExZWM2N2JjNzVhYmRjODMwNWNhYjJlN2U0YWEzYTIzNWNmNGY4LXJpbWctdzEwNTQtaDE0OTItZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY0NzIyNTU.avif - **Categories**: back-to-school, art, fine-arts, nonprofit - **Event Name**: Summer Nights // August 12th - **Description**: Bring your ride and bring the family to experience all that Karl Kustoms has to offer. We'll have the front pad closed off with the Ice Cream truck, apparel and some of our latest projects. As always, a food truck will be on site, as well as Danger and L - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1446 - **Date**: Wed Aug 12 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed Aug 12 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-moines/summer-nights-august-12th/200029784715539 - **Venue**: Karl Kustoms - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9kMTZmMTBiNzUxMGQxZTMyNDhlNzk1Mjc2YzU2YTRmMWQwZjhjNWQ3MzJkMjIzNDk1Y2Q2ZTYwMWYxZmMxMGE4LXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDUyNC1kYzg4YzhkOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjQ0ODA4MA.avif - **Categories**: food-drinks ## Trending Events in Des Moines - **Event Name**: TLC Salt-N-Pepa & En Vogue - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a57d6e40-9488-11f1-bef4-8b326733b405-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc281808-gmir.jpg?v=1786345003 - **Event Name**: 2026 Iowa State Fair Admission Tickets at Iowa State Fair - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2e0901c0-8ed0-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc081848-gmir.jpg?v=1785716020 - **Event Name**: Rod Stewart at Iowa State Fair - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/201e6390-9554-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h747-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786432413 - **Event Name**: Lainey Wilson - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5ae3d720-dcc3-11f0-92d3-9dac2cea0017-rimg-w1200-h675-dc313145-gmir.jpg?v=1766139205 - **Event Name**: Lainey Wilson – Des Moines - **Description**: Lainey Wilson brings her award-winning country sound to the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on August 16, 2026, turning a summer night at the fairgrounds into a full-on #LaineyWilson celebration. Fans can expect a powerful mix of storytelling, twangy guitar - **Venue**: Des Moines, IA - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/a2b6f0425c2051d0dde421d7a3bc71fe28fb2c4ccb5418d50edbfc03113d9450-rimg-w1200-h629-dce8e8e8-gmir?v=1786214228 - **Event Name**: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Casey's Center 🏠 Address: 730 3rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 🌆 City: Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5927, -93.6211🎉 Welcome to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth - Des Moines, where the impos - **Venue**: Casey's Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/43d708c0-9534-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786418894 - **Event Name**: Tig Notaro at Hoyt Sherman Place - **Venue**: Hoyt Sherman Place - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/893960c0-4499-11f1-8625-6d4feba00823-rimg-w1200-h400-dc3230bf-gmir.jpg?v=1777556165 - **Event Name**: Staind & Hoobastank - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2e6603b0-9453-11f1-b9f1-838473689728-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1786322040 - **Event Name**: Hardy with McCoy Moore - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Iowa State Fair Grandstand 🏠 Address: 3000 East Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50317 🌆 City: Des Moines 📍 Location: 41.5952, -93.5509🎉 Welcome to Hardy with McCoy Moore, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! - **Venue**: Iowa State Fair Grandstand ## Browse Car Shows Events by Date - [Car Shows Events Today in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/car-shows--today) - [Car Shows Events This Weekend in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/car-shows--this-weekend) - [Car Shows Events in August in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/car-shows--august) - [Car Shows Events in September in Des Moines](https://allevents.in/des-moines/car-shows--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Car Shows events in Des Moines? - **A:** 26th Annual Cruise to the Carousel Car Show (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 09:00 am at Heritage Carousel), Dead Moines Hearse Show (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 04:00 pm at Monsterama Pubcade), Hardcore Concepts Presents: Underground Auto Show (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:00 pm at 1800 grand ave Des Moines Iowa), Cancer Warrior Truck Fun Fest (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am at Bell Avenue Business Center), Cool Cars for Cats: Car show and cat food drive (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 am at Franklin Jr High Event Center). - **Q**: What Car Shows events are happening in Des Moines today August 12, 2026? - **A:** Summer Nights // August 12th (Wed Aug 12 2026 at 05:00 pm at Karl Kustoms). - **Q**: What Car Shows events are happening in Des Moines in August 2026? - **A:** 26th Annual Cruise to the Carousel Car Show (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 09:00 am at Heritage Carousel), Dead Moines Hearse Show (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 04:00 pm at Monsterama Pubcade), Back to School Auto Jam (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 11:00 am at Union Park 125th Celebration), Summer Nights // August 12th (Wed Aug 12 2026 at 05:00 pm at Karl Kustoms). - **Q**: How can I find Car Shows events in Des Moines? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Car Shows events in Des Moines on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Car Shows events in Des Moines? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Car Shows events in Des Moines? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Car Shows events in Des Moines include Heritage Carousel, Monsterama Pubcade, 1800 grand ave Des Moines Iowa. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Car Shows events in Des Moines? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Car Shows events in Des Moines include Heritage Carousel, Graveyard Ghouls Hearse Club, Hardcore Concepts Des Moines. - **Q**: Are there any online Car Shows events available? - **A:** Yes, many Car Shows events are available online. 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