M3 Events

08/16/2025

Due to lighting and rain, we sadly have to cancel the show itself. Our DJ cannot play with the water on the band stand. There are still amazing cars on the Square. Feel free to come in. Walk around and see them, be careful streets are open to traffic.

08/16/2025

🚗 Hot August Night is here! 🚗

Show vehicles – see you at 3 PM at the corner of Throop & West Jackson for entry. Look for the big Flag!
👉 $20 CASH ONLY per vehicle – all proceeds go to a great cause!

We’re keeping an eye on the weather 🌤️ (no rain date, so fingers crossed 🤞) but the fun kicks off at 4 PM on the Square.

🎶 Music • 🎯 Games • 🍔 Food from local spots • 🚘 Incredible rides
Spectators are always FREE – come stroll the Square and enjoy the evening!

08/16/2025

Huge thanks to the City of Woodstock IL- City Hall and City of Woodstock, IL - Public Works for helping us make this benefit event happen year after year!

🏁 Heads up, Woodstock! 🏁
This Saturday, the Downtown Square will be closed to all vehicle traffic after 1:00 PM for the Woodstock Annual Car Show.

No parking after 1:00 PM. All spaces will be used to showcase amazing classic and custom cars! Come stroll the Square, enjoy the sights, and celebrate this favorite community tradition.
Find more exciting events at realwoodstock.com/events/

08/15/2025

🚗✨ ONE MORE WAKE UP! ✨🏍️
The 28th Annual Hot August Night Benefit Car Show is tomorrow! Here’s what you need to know:

🎁 First 150 show vehicles get a FREE giveaway item!

📍 Vehicle Entry: All cars, trucks, motorcycles (and anything in between!) must enter at Throop & West Jackson starting at 3 PM.
💵 $20 CASH ONLY per show vehicle at the entrance. (Fundraiser!)

🕓 Show Time: 4–8 PM — no early departures for safety.
👀 Spectators: Always FREE!

🎯 Fun for All:
🎮 Games in the park
🎵 DJ Danny Vintage in the bandstand
🏆 Awards announced at 7:30 PM
🎟️ 50/50 raffle by our benefactor, Riddick’s Ride — winner pulled at 7:30 (must be present to win!)

💙 This event is 100% volunteer-run and has been bringing our community together for 28 years. Come enjoy the sights, sounds & fun — and support a great cause!

🚦 Can’t wait to see everyone there!

08/12/2025

🚗✨ This Saturday! ✨🚗
Join us in Downtown Woodstock for the Hot August Night Benefit Car Show – now in its 28th year!

📍 Vehicle Entry: Throop & W. Jackson
💵 $20 CASH per vehicle – all proceeds benefit Riddick’s Ride ❤️
🎶 Music from a local DJ
🎯 Games & fun on the Square
🍽 Grab dinner or treats from local spots
🚘 See some of the best rides in Northern Illinois

Come for the cars, stay for the community – and help us support a truly great cause!

08/08/2025

Thanks for the shout out Real Woodstock. Excited to add some family friendly games and hula hoops to the Park in the Square. Don’t miss local DJ Danny Vintage spinning in the bandstand too!

07/18/2025

The love for this Woodstock tradition continues! Thank you to the Tracie Muehler Team-Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Starck Real Estate for coming in to sponsor the Hot August Night Benefit Car Show. Be sure to stop into their office on Cass Street if you need to beat the heat on August 16th and if you are looking for a house with a great garage to house your show car, reach out to Tracie and Kirsten!

07/17/2025

Excited to welcome Woodstock Chevrolet as the 2025 Presenting Sponsor! Thank you for your support of this Woodstock tradition and especially on behalf of Riddick's Ride and the work they do. See everyone August 16th!

07/11/2025

Did you know there's a whole day for us gearheads and car lovers? Today is Collector Car Appreciation Day!
We're a little more than a month away from Woodstock's best car show and we're excited for you to bring your cars or appreciate other cars on August 16th.

Sponsorships still available so we can give a record amount back to Riddick's Ride

07/01/2025

Are you interested in sponsoring one of Woodstock's longest standing community events? Reach out today.

08/22/2024

SAVE THE DATE!
HOT AUGUST NIGHT BENEFIT CAR SHOW
SATURDAY AUGUST 16, 2025
ON THE HISTORIC WOODSTOCK SQUARE!
BIGGER. LOUDER. AND BETTER THAN EVER!

THANK YOU TO OUR CONTINUED SPONSORS AT Woodstock Chevrolet AND Outcast Industries

ARE YOU A LOCAL OR COMMUNITY MINDED BUSINESS LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE? WE ARE LOOKING FOR SPONSORS FOR NEXT YEARS' SHOW!