# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Elgin Car Show & Cruise : 2026 the 52nd Annual Elgin Road Race
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: FREE for spectators and kids activities

$5 for show cars
Open to all vehicles pre-1980

Elgin's Model T Ford Club hosts the 52st Annual Car Show and Cruise, located on Larkin Ave., The Pearl of the Fox River Valley (formerly Avantara) parking lot.

11:00am Car Show open
11:00am Kids Activities open
11:30am History Presentations begin:
12:00pm --- Elgin Area Racing History
12:30pm --- All about Model T Fords
1:00pm --- All about Model A Fords
1:30pm --- Made in Elgin
2:00pm 50/50 raffle drawing
3:00pm Trophies/Awards
3:30pm Cruise on the original Road Race Course Route

50/50 raffle - Food on site - Kids activities

Event dash plaques and T-shirts available on show day.

Public and show cars are welcome!

--- NO PRE-REGISTRATION SCAMS ---
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/elgin/elgin-car-show-and-cruise-2026-the-52nd-annual-elgin-road-race/200030048096543
- **Event Categories**: car-shows, kids, sports, workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 113

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Elgin
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Pearl of Fox River Valley
- **lat**: 42.03366
- **long**: -88.32473
- **full address**: The Pearl of Fox River Valley, 1950 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123-5843, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Elgin Car Show & Cruise : 2026 the 52nd Annual Elgin Road Race being held?
  - **A:** Elgin Car Show & Cruise : 2026 the 52nd Annual Elgin Road Race takes place on Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at The Pearl of Fox River Valley, 1950 Larkin Ave, Elgin, IL 60123-5843, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Elgin Car Show & Cruise : 2026 the 52nd Annual Elgin Road Race?
  - **A:** Elgin Car Show & Cruise : 2026 the 52nd Annual Elgin Road Race is organized by Fox Valley Chapter Model T Ford Club.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Elgin Car Show & Cruise : 2026 the 52nd Annual Elgin Road Race is ideal for car enthusiasts, auto fans, and anyone passionate about classic, exotic, or custom vehicles. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Elgin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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