2026 Truck Show Calendar: Major Truck Shows Across the U.S.

Truck show season is one of the highlights of the trucking community. From coast to coast, drivers gather to show off their rigs, reconnect with friends from the road, and celebrate the pride that comes with keeping a truck looking its best.

Whether it’s a massive industry event like the Mid-America Trucking Show or a hometown show and shine, the 2026 truck show calendar is packed with events from March through November.

Below are some of the most well-known truck shows of the year, followed by a complete truck show calendar for 2026 so drivers can plan their routes ahead of time.

Featured Truck Shows in 2026

Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)

Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Date: March 26–28, 2026

One of the largest trucking events in North America, bringing together thousands of drivers, show trucks, and vendors every year.

75 Chrome Shop Truck Show

Location: Wildwood, Florida
Date: April 24–26, 2026

A classic truck show known for some of the cleanest and most detailed rigs in the country.

Kenly 95 Truckers Jamboree

Location: Kenly, North Carolina
Date: May 7–9, 2026

A popular East Coast trucking event featuring show trucks, vendors, and driver gatherings.

Walcott Truckers Jamboree

Location: Walcott, Iowa
Date: July 9–11, 2026

Hosted at the Iowa 80 Truckstop, this event brings together drivers from across the country.

Carlisle Truck Nationals

Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Date: August 7–9, 2026

One of the most well-known truck shows in the country with hundreds of trucks and thousands of visitors.

Shell Rotella SuperRigs

Location: Bristol, Tennessee
Date: June 25–27, 2026

One of the most prestigious truck beauty contests featuring some of the best-looking rigs on the road.

Large Car Takeover on the Tarmac

Location: Rantoul, Illinois
Date: July 24–26, 2026

A massive gathering of large cars and custom show trucks.

Smoky Mountain Big Rig Showdown

Location: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Date: July 31 – Aug 1, 2026

One of the fastest-growing truck shows with impressive custom builds and lighting displays.

2026 Truck Show Calendar Preview

Below is a visual preview of truck shows happening across the country throughout the year.

Full 2026 Truck Show Calendar

March

• Vegas Largecar Invitational
  March 12–15 | Las Vegas, NV
• Mid America Trucking Show
  March 26–28 | Louisville, KY

April

• 2026 Diesel Expo & Truck Show
  April 17–18 | Thomasville, GA
• Swamp East Missouri Truck Show & Convoy
  April 17–18 | Sikeston, MO
• Big Rigs Show N Shine (Bobtail Only)
  April 18 | Chestertown, MD
• Buckwild Truck & Tractor Classic
  April 24–25 | Westminster, MD
• 75 Chrome Shop 25th Annual Truck Show
  April 24–26 | Wildwood, FL

May

• Midwest Pride in Your Ride
  May 1–2 | Earlville, IA
• Equipment Express 6th Annual Truck Show & Gathering
  May 1–2 | Caldwell, TX
• Crossroads Truck Meet
  May 2 | California, MO
• Truckin’ for Kids Charity Show & Drags
  May 2–3 | Bakersfield, CA
• Kenly 95 Truckers Jamboree
  May 7–9 | Kenly, NC
• LargeCars & Guitars II Truck Show
  May 8–9 | Bristol, TN
• Island Dragway Spring Truck Fest
  May 9 | Great Meadows, NJ
• Truck Mania
  May 9 | Budds Creek, MD
• 31st Annual Buckeye Truck Show
  May 9–10 | Croton, OH
• Make a Wish Mother’s Day Truck Convoy
  May 10 | Manheim, PA
• Relaxin in the Park
  May 15–16 | Festus, MO
• SWVA Big Rig Show
  May 16 | Lebanon, VA
• Semi-Crazy Cornfield Round Up (ATHS)
  May 16 | Audubon, IA
• 7th Annual Springbrook Truck Show
  May 16 | Foxboro, MA
• Great Lake Big Rig Challenge
  May 22–24 | Onaway, MI
• Nor Cal Spring Fling
  May 29–31 | Red Bluff, CA

June

• ATHS National Convention & Truck Show
  June 4–6 | Springfield, MO
• Wheel Jam Truck Show
  June 4–7 | Huron, SD
• Sunflower Classic Benefit Show
  June 5–7 | Garden City, KS
• Paul Riggle & Sons Show & Shine Truck Show
  June 6 | Apollo, PA
• Diesel Fest
  June 12–14 | Mirabel, QC, Canada
• West Michigan Truck Show
  June 12–13 | Hudsonville, MI
• Throttle For Life Truck Show
  June 13–14 | Columbus, NE
• Harbor Beach Truck Convoy Show Parade
  June 13 | Harbor Beach, MI
• Maynard Truck Show
  June 13 | Greencastle, PA
• ATCA 46th Annual National Meet Macungie
  June 19–20 | Macungie, PA
• Majestic Truck Show 2nd Annual
  June 19–20 | Sterling, CO
• Life Rolls On
  June 19–20 | Sioux City, IA
• Midwest Truck Fest by DCT
  June 19–20 | Indianapolis, IN
• Jane Harting Cancer Benefit Truck Show Picnic
  June 20 | Denver, PA
• Big Rig Showcase
  June 20 | Albia, IA
• Texas Trucking Show
  June 25–26 | Houston, TX
• Truckers for Hope
  June 25–27 | Mill Hall, PA
• Trucking to the 37th Annual Red Power Round Up
  June 25–27 | Huron, SD
• Shell Rotella Super Rigs 2026
  June 25–27 | Bristol, TN
• Chrome N Smoke
  June 26–27 | Osmond, NE
• Annual Ohio Vintage Truck Reunion
  June 26–27 | Ashland, OH

Late June / July

• Mid Ohio Truck Show
  June 26–27 | Marysville, OH
• Annual Southern Idaho
  June 26–27 | Twin Falls, ID
• Bikes and Big Rigz
  June 26–27 | Medford, WI
• Wounded Veterans Truck Show & Convoy
  June 26–27 | Arcadia, WI
• Kuhnl Brothers Semi Stampede
  June 26–28 | Thompson, OH
• The Blessing of the Trucks
  June 27 | Goshen, IN
• Wicked Big Truck Show
  June 27–28 | Loudon, NH
• 2nd Annual No Limits Truck Show
  June 27–28 | Oskaloosa, IA

July

• Clifford Truck Show
  July 3–4 | Clifford, Ontario, Canada
• Panguitch Chicken Lights & Chrome
  July 3–4 | Panguitch, UT
• Walcott Truckers Jamboree
  July 9–11 | Walcott, IA
• J & S Etling Chrome Shop
  July 11 | Somerset, PA
• The Class 8 on the Lake Truck Show
  July 11 | Geneva, OH
• Spencers Chrome Shop Show
  July 12 | Watsontown, PA
• Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show
  July 17–18 | Biloxi, MS
• STS Annual Truck Show
  July 17–18 | Brigham City, UT
• Dirty Business Truck Show
  July 17–18 | Ground Mound, IA
• Gear Jammers Truck Show
  July 17–18 | Epping, NH
• Northern Outlaw Truck Show
  July 17–18 | Oklee, MN
• Bill Harter Memorial
  July 18 | Fulks Run, VA
• Rt 66 Rigs at the Run
  July 24–25 | Miami, OK
• World of Large Cars
  July 24–25 | Carlinville, IL
• Large Car Takeover on the Tarmac
  July 24–26 | Rantoul, IL
• Texas Trucking Show
  July 25–26 | Houston, TX
• Smoky Mountain Big Rig Showdown
  July 31–Aug 1 | Pigeon Forge, TN

August

• 40th Annual Antique Truck Show
  Aug 1–2 | Alexander, NY
• 2026 Carlisle Truck Nationals
  Aug 7–9 | Carlisle, PA
• Badgerstate Truck N Show
  Aug 7–8 | Baraboo, WI
• Great Salt Lake Truck Show
  Aug 14–15 | Lehi, UT
• The Midwest Classic
  Aug 14–15 | Oakland, NE
• Franklin County Truck Convoy & Show/Make a Wish
  Aug 15 | Chambersburg, PA
• Laid Back on I-55 Truck Show
  TBD | Perryville, MO
• Athens Truck Show
  Aug 21–22 | Athens, Canada
• Annual Brooks Truck Show
  Aug 21–22 | Salem, OR
• Semi Casual Truck Show
  TBD | Crossville, TN
• Trucker’s Day for Children’s Miracle Network
  Aug 22–23 | Quarryville, PA
• Woodstock Truck N Food Show
  Aug 28–29 | Woodstock, IL
• Keystone LargeCarMag Nationals
  Aug 28–29 | Lebanon, PA
• Show and Shine for Kids
  Aug 29 | Liberty, KY

September

• No Coast Large Cars Truck Show
  Sept 5–6 | Forest City, IA
• Big Iron Classic
  Sept 11–12 | Kasson, MN
• Old Town Rig Down
  Sept 11–12 | Nacogdoches, TX
• CTI Coordinators Cable Truck Show
  Sept 12 | Saltsburg, PA
• Lanita Specialized 10th Annual Truck Show
  Sept 12 | Mount Aetna, PA
• Busted Knuckle Truck Show
  Sept 17–19 | Tonkawa, OK

Late September

• Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show
  Sept 18–19 | St. Ignace, MI
• Chicken Lights & Chrome
  Sept 18–19 | White Pine, TN
• Annual DMF-OH Cancer Benefit
  Sept 18–19 | Randolph, OH
• Keystone Truckin Nationals at the Grove
  Sept 19 | Mohnton, PA
• East Coast Marmon Truck Meet
  Sept 19 | Denver, PA
• Tom “Uncle Bear” Safford Sr Memorial
  TBD | Norwich, NY
• Soza Memorial Truck Show
  Sept 25–27 | Turlock, CA
• Unc’s Fall Brawl (Truck Drags & Show)
  Sept 25–27 | Thompson, OH

October

• Mayberry Truck Show
  Oct 2–3 | Mt. Airy, NC
• Mack Days 2026 Central PA ATCA
  Oct 2–4 | Lititz, PA
• Big Rigs for Babies
  Oct 3 | Clanton, AL
• Muller Family Antique Equipment Truck & Car Show
  Oct 3 | Fredrick, MD
• Southern Classic Truck Show
  Oct 16–17 | Raphine, VA
• Bobtail Apparel Truck Show
  Oct 16–17 | Dixon, CA

November

• Stars, Stripes & White Lines National Championship
  Nov 6–7 | Hampton, GA
• 10-4 Trucker Rodeo & Show
  Nov 6–8 | Bakersfield, CA
• Shore Good Truck Show & Pull
  Nov 7 | Easton, MD
• The Outsiders Truck Show
  Nov 14 | Philadelphia, MS

Stop in Barstow Before Your Next Truck Show

Truck shows are about pride, presentation, and keeping your rig looking its best. Many drivers spend hours polishing chrome and cleaning their trucks before entering a show.

If you're traveling through California on your way to a truck show, make sure your rig is ready for the spotlight.

The New Vernon Truck Wash
2351 W Main St
Barstow, CA

A clean truck turns heads on the highway and stands out at every truck show.