Thunderfest Cruise In Car Show

Thunderfest is a cruise-in car show that is FREE for car owners to register their vehicles and visitors to attend.

We welcome all vehicles - dragsters, classic vehicles, motorcycles, trucks, boats, rat rods, exotics - if it has a motor & you can ride it, bring it! Cackle fest every hour on the hour - EAR PLUGS RECOMMENDED.

Prizes galore! Unique prizes for vehicles registered at the event. Trophy to the Car Club that has the most members register vehicles. 50/50 Raffle.

This year the Canal Days Parade will start right after Thunderfest at 5pm! Festival to follow! Vendors will be at Swallens Lot the entire day!

Display vehicles enter at the intersection of Central Avenue & Broad Street.
Display area: Central Avenue between Main and Verity Broad St. between Central Ave. & Manchester Ave.
Spectators park in the bus depot at Reynolds Ave. & Broad St. Downtown Middletown, Ohio 45042

Gates open at 10:00 am for vehicles to get parked - Event is 11:00-4:00

Vehicle Awards presented throughout the day.​

You may also like the following events from Downtown Middletown, Inc.:

• This month, 26th July, 05:00 pm, Canal Days Parade & Festival in Middletown
• This September, 12th September, 05:00 pm, SAVE the DATE- Dog Day Downtown 2025 in Middletown

Also check out other Festivals in Middletown.