

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sterling Main Street Car Show 2026!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🚗❤️ The Sterling Main Street Car Show returns to the Sterling Marketplace for 2026—and it’s ready to Steel Your Heart. ⚙️

What started in 2014 has grown into a beloved downtown tradition, bringing together car enthusiasts, families, and the community for more than a decade of chrome, classics, and connection. Year after year, this show has continued to grow.

Join us in the heart of downtown for a day filled with classic cars, custom rides, local flavor, and small-town pride. From meticulously restored favorites to unique builds you won’t see anywhere else, this event celebrates craftsmanship, history, and the passion that keeps our community rolling strong.

Whether you’re a longtime car show fan or just looking for a great way to spend the day downtown, you’ll find plenty to love—from cool cars and friendly faces to nearby shops, restaurants, and local fun.

Advanced registration NOW OPEN ($12)
On-site registration begins at 8 AM ($15)
Judging begins at Noon
Awards begin at 2:30 PM (or sooner)
50/50 drawing immediately following awards

Dash plates to first 100 entries
Awards - Top 40, JR Sharp Memorial Award, Mayor's Choice, Best of Show

Master of Ceremonies - 3D Sound

Click TICKETS Link for both ONLINE and Printable Mail In Registration forms. 

FREE Spectator Admission all day, onsite food &amp; beverage vendors, 50/50 Drawing with same day payout. 

Forged by history. Fueled by community.
Downtown Sterling will Steel Your Heart in 2026. ❤️⚙️
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sterling/sterling-main-street-car-show-2026/200029618148204
- **Event Categories**: car-shows, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 967

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://sterlingmainstreet.org/events/car-show/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=sterling-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Sterling
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 111 W 2nd St, Sterling, IL 61081, United States
- **lat**: 41.7873
- **long**: -89.69822
- **full address**: 111 W 2nd St, Sterling, IL 61081, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Sterling Main Street (https://allevents.in/org/sterling-main-street/1623894)

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/e0cd416ef416d64736d4a662dedb49f6c5819f272e28a6d19263e3a31dce9b26-rimg-w300-h300-dcbdac8f-gmir?v=1774089793

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 111 W 2nd St, Sterling, IL 61081, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Sterling Main Street
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** car-shows, art, fine-arts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Sterling Main Street Car Show 2026! ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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