Wisconsin Dells Festivals & Events

05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Automotion Classic Car Show. You all helped make this weekend special, from the awesome attendees, enthusiastic volunteers, and of course, the car owners who shared their treasures!

We have some great news to share: registration for the 2027 Automotion Classic Car Show has already begun! Head to wisdells.com/automotion and register now.

05/17/2026

🚨 Important Announcement 🚨
The second day of the 2026 Automotion Classic Car Show has been canceled due to poor weather. Thank you to everyone who attended the event and for making it a great Saturday!

05/17/2026

Don't miss out on all the fun - Automotion Classic Car Show has only just begun. We're back for day two with so much to do. What's your favorite car you've seen so far?

05/16/2026

Today is the day - happy Automotion Classic Car Show weekend! Check out the vintage vehicles, meet your fellow car enthusiasts, and experience the nostalgic vibes. See today's schedule of events here: wisdells.com/automotion

05/15/2026

Plan ahead with this helpful map for the Automotion Classic Car Show at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park (1881 Wisconsin Dells Parkway)!

Note the new location for Hollywood at Automotion, by the visitor information area. All the fun is in one place now!

05/15/2026

Get excited! The 2026 Automotion Classic Car Show starts tomorrow when the gates at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park open at 7am!

05/13/2026

Dive deeper into the 40th annual Automotion Classic Car Show by reading our blog:

One of the oldest and largest car shows in Wisconsin, the Automotion Classic Car Show brings more than 1,000 vintage cars to Wisconsin Dells.

05/11/2026

Today is the last day to register for the Automotion Classic Car Show and receive the early bird pricing and benefits!

As a reminder, early-bird registrants will receive entries into the ticket package and gift drawings, a 2026 Automotion Classic Car Show Fun Card (valid for two admissions to area attractions), and more!

Don't miss out on these great benefits and register now at: wisdells.com/automotion

05/09/2026

This is your reminder that Early Bird registration for the 40th Annual Automotion Classic Car Show ends on Monday, May 11. You don't want to miss out on the pricing and benefits that come with registering early! Learn more at wisdells.com/automotion

05/08/2026

The Automotion Classic Car Show is almost here, and it's nearly time to ride into the best weekend of the year. To help you gear up, we've gathered answers to all your frequently asked questions.

Weekend Schedule:
The official 2026 Automotion Classic Car Show is held at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park (1881 Wisconsin Dells Parkway) from 7am – 5pm on Saturday, May 16 and 7am – 3pm on Sunday, May 17.

Parking:
Spectator admission and parking are free. Limited parking will be available on-site at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park.

Activities:
Kid-friendly activities such as face painting, balloon artistry, and pedal pulls will take place throughout the weekend.

General Info:
Carry-in food items are not allowed, but there will be plenty of food and drink options available for purchase. Leashed dogs are welcome, and we ask that you please clean up after them.

Registration:
Those looking to register their show car or participate in the car corral can sign up at wisdells.com/automotion. Early bird registration for show cars ends on May 11, so don't wait! If you're showing a car, please have receipt of purchase with QR code on your phone or print out your registration and bring it to the event.