Truck shows have long been a highlight of the trucking calendar, bringing together the people who take pride in their rigs and the industry they represent. They’re also a chance to catch up with familiar faces, admire the work that goes into custom builds, and enjoy some time away from the usual routine.
With the final shows of 2026 approaching and next year’s schedule taking shape, now is a good time to start making plans. We’ve gathered the announced truck shows and events for the remainder of 2026 and throughout 2027, including dates, locations, and official event information.
November 2026
Stars, Stripes and White Lines Truck Show
Dates: November 6–7, 2026
Location: EchoPark Speedway, Hampton, Georgia
Official website: Stars, Stripes and White Lines
Stars, Stripes and White Lines returns to Georgia for a national championship celebrating custom-built semis and the craftsmanship behind them.
Organized by the Bennett Family of Companies in collaboration with country music artist and trucker Tony Justice, the show brings participating rigs to EchoPark Speedway for judging based on their appearance, design, and overall presentation.
The weekend also includes a Friday evening concert featuring Creed Fisher and Mark Ware. Beyond the competition, the event supports Wreaths Across America, which honors military veterans through wreath-laying ceremonies.
General admission is free, and truck owners interested in participating can find registration details through the organizer.
10-4 Magazine Trucker Rodeo & Show
Dates: November 6–8, 2026
Location: Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway, Bakersfield, California
Official website: 10-4 Magazine Trucker Rodeo
The 10-4 Magazine Trucker Rodeo & Show puts professional driving skills in the spotlight with competitions that give participants a chance to demonstrate their abilities outside their regular work.
The 2025 gathering attracted 275 trucks and featured 12 competition classes, with custom belt buckles awarded to the winners. The weekend also included a Show and Shine competition, truck lighting displays, vendors, and entertainment.
The event returns to Kern Raceway in November 2026. Drivers interested in competing or displaying their trucks can find registration information through 10-4 Magazine.
January 2027
Vintage Trucks of Florida Winter Nationals
Dates: January 22–23, 2027
Location: Sumter County Fairgrounds, Bushnell, Florida
Official website: Vintage Trucks of Florida
Vintage Trucks of Florida will hold its annual Winter Nationals in Bushnell, bringing historic commercial vehicles and their owners together for the first major truck gathering on this calendar in 2027.
The show is associated with the Antique Truck Club of America, but participation isn’t limited to restored classics. Working trucks, modified vehicles, and four-wheel-drive trucks are also welcome.
According to the organization, its 2026 gathering attracted 127 trucks and more than 900 attendees.
Advance registration for 2027 costs $20 per vehicle, increasing to $25 for on-site registration. Pre-registered entries include admission for the driver and one passenger on both days. The organizer asks participants to register by January 1 to have their information packets prepared in advance.
Proceeds support charitable organizations, including Tunnel to Towers.
February 2027
Mid-West Truck and Trailer Show
Dates: February 5–6, 2027
Location: Peoria Civic Center, Peoria, Illinois
Official website: Mid-West Truck and Trailer Show
The Mid-West Truck and Trailer Show has been held since 1962, giving trucking professionals an opportunity to meet equipment suppliers and learn about developments affecting the industry.
The Trucker’s Pride Truck Beauty Contest is a particular attraction for drivers who maintain or customize their working rigs. Trucks of different makes, models, and years are welcome, with People’s Choice and Driver’s Choice awards recognizing participating vehicles.
The Mid-West Truckers Association also holds its annual convention alongside the exhibition. Its educational sessions address industry regulations and business developments, with separate convention registration available.
Admission to the truck show is free. The exhibition runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Road to Wishes Truck Show
Dates: February 5–6, 2027
Location: Raney’s Headquarters and Chrome Shop, Ocala, Florida
Official website: Road to Wishes Truck Show
Road to Wishes returns to Ocala for its third annual charity truck show supporting Make-A-Wish.
The event welcomes working semis, bobtails, wreckers, and vintage trucks. Friday’s program runs from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., with live music and a truck light show. Saturday’s activities continue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., including truck displays, vendors, food, and an awards ceremony.
Competition categories include Best Theme, Kids’ Choice, Lights Out, and Old School Cool. Winners receive cash prizes and commemorative trophies.
General admission and public parking are free. Truck registration costs $100 for a bobtail or $150 for a truck-and-trailer combination. Registered participants also receive access to a private lounge, refreshments, a meal, and event merchandise.
The organizer has set a $100,000 fundraising goal for the 2027 show.
Florida Trucking Show
Dates: February 20–21, 2027
Location: Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, Florida
Official website: Florida Trucking Show
The Florida Trucking Show brings commercial vehicle suppliers and trucking businesses together for a two-day exhibition in West Palm Beach.
More than 200 companies are advertised for the event, representing products and services such as auxiliary power units, lighting, tires, suspension components, electronic logging devices, and sleeper cab accessories.
For owner-operators considering equipment upgrades, the exhibition provides an opportunity to examine products in person and speak directly with suppliers.
Admission registration is free, and show hours are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.
March 2027
Mid-America Trucking Show
Dates: March 18–20, 2027
Location: Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky
Official website: Mid-America Trucking Show
The Mid-America Trucking Show, commonly known as MATS, returns to Louisville for its 55th anniversary in 2027.
The exhibition brings truck manufacturers, equipment suppliers, aftermarket companies, and professional drivers together for three days of product displays and industry programming. More than one million square feet of exhibit space will feature commercial trucking equipment and technology.
The PKY Truck Beauty Championship is another major attraction, with customized rigs competing for recognition.
MATS has also confirmed the return of the Big Rig Build-Off. Three builders will compete for a $15,000 prize, with their finished trucks displayed in PKY Lot N during the show.
Attendee registration opens December 1, 2026, and remains free through February 18, 2027. General show hours begin at 1 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. Saturday.
Drivers planning to arrive in commercial vehicles can review truck parking and shuttle information through the event website.
May 2027
East Coast Truckers Jamboree
Dates: May 6–8, 2027
Location: Kenly 95 Truckstop, Kenly, North Carolina
Official website: East Coast Truckers Jamboree
Kenly 95 will host its 15th annual East Coast Truckers Jamboree in May, bringing participating semis and professional drivers together at the North Carolina truck stop.
The event includes a truck show competition for full-size semis. Its registration program accommodates different truck configurations, giving owners an opportunity to display their equipment and participate in judging.
Kenly 95 has confirmed May 6–8 for the 2027 gathering. The organizer plans to update truck registration information in spring 2027.
Owners interested in participating should check those updated instructions before arriving, particularly for check-in times and vehicle eligibility.
June 2027
Wheel Jam Truck Show
Dates: June 3–6, 2027
Location: South Dakota State Fairgrounds, Huron, South Dakota
Official website: Wheel Jam
Wheel Jam returns to Huron for four days of vehicle displays and entertainment at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds.
The semi-truck show is one of the event’s three main vehicle gatherings, alongside car and motorcycle shows. Wheel Jam has also featured a dynamic engine brake competition, racing, concerts, and other activities.
General admission is free, although certain entertainment events require separate tickets.
Camping is available at the fairgrounds, with nearly 1,000 sites offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Drivers and visitors planning to stay for several days can review camping arrangements through the organizer.
The June 3–6 dates are confirmed. Detailed activity times should be checked closer to the event, as portions of the organizer’s schedule still contain information from the previous year.
Texas Trucking Show
Dates: June 5–6, 2027
Location: NRG Center, Houston, Texas
Official website: Texas Trucking Show
The Texas Trucking Show returns to Houston with a commercial trucking exhibition focused on heavy-duty aftermarket products and services.
The organizer advertises more than 300 participating companies, with exhibits covering truck parts, accessories, maintenance equipment, technology, and other products used throughout the industry.
Working trucks and show trucks can also be submitted for display through the event’s truck registration program, which accepts bobtail entries.
Admission is free for attendees in the trucking industry. The exhibition runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.
Drivers arriving in their trucks should review parking costs before attending. The organizer currently lists bobtail parking at $60 in Lot 2, while passenger vehicle parking is listed at $25 in the Holly Hall lot.
ATHS National Convention and Truck Show
Convention dates: June 8–12, 2027
Truck show dates: June 10–12, 2027
Location: Oregon State Fair & Expo Center, Salem, Oregon
Official website: American Truck Historical Society
The American Truck Historical Society’s National Convention and Truck Show brings historic commercial vehicles together for one of the country’s major gatherings dedicated to preserving trucking history.
Hundreds of trucks are expected in Salem, representing different manufacturers and generations of commercial transportation. The convention also includes educational sessions for collectors and enthusiasts.
ATHS lists June 8–12 for the full convention, while its public truck show dates are advertised as June 10–12.
Registration opens November 1, 2026. Visitors interested specifically in the truck displays should review the organization’s registration options and daily schedule before attending.
July 2027
Walcott Truckers Jamboree
Dates: July 8–10, 2027
Location: Iowa 80 Truckstop, Walcott, Iowa
Official website: Walcott Truckers Jamboree
The Walcott Truckers Jamboree has celebrated America’s professional drivers since 1979 and returns to Iowa 80 Truckstop for another three-day gathering.
The Super Trucks Beauty Contest is a major attraction, with customized rigs competing for recognition. Antique truck displays offer another opportunity to see equipment representing earlier generations of the industry.
The Jamboree also features more than 175 exhibits, live country music, the Iowa pork chop cookout, Trucker Olympics, and fireworks.
Admission and general parking are free. Iowa 80 has confirmed July 8–10 for 2027, with the complete activity schedule expected in spring.
August 2027
National Truck Driving Championships
Dates: August 10–13, 2027
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
Official website: American Trucking Associations
The National Truck Driving Championships recognize professional drivers who qualify through state-level competitions.
Participants demonstrate their skills through written examinations, pre-trip inspections, and precision driving courses. The championships include multiple commercial vehicle classes, with awards recognizing individual performances and an overall Grand Champion.
Unlike an open truck show, participation requires meeting the competition’s eligibility standards and qualifying through a state championship.
The American Trucking Associations has confirmed August 10–13, 2027, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
National Trucking Show
Dates: August 14–15, 2027
Location: Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, Texas
Official website: National Trucking Show
The National Trucking Show is scheduled to make its debut in Dallas in August 2027.
The inaugural exhibition will bring commercial trucking businesses and equipment suppliers together for two days. Organizers are promoting product demonstrations, technology displays, and opportunities for trucking professionals to meet exhibitors.
Because this is the show’s first edition, its complete exhibitor lineup and activity schedule are still being developed.
The organizer has confirmed August 14–15 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
More Truck Shows to Watch for in 2027
Several established regional truck shows have not yet published confirmed dates for 2027.
The Big Iron Classic in Minnesota and Great Salt Lake Truck Show in Utah are among the gatherings followed by custom truck owners and enthusiasts. Their next schedules should be confirmed through the organizers before making travel plans.
Additional regional events may announce dates in the coming months. Those shows can be added to the calendar as their organizers release confirmed information.
Planning to Attend a Truck Show
Truck show admission and registration requirements vary considerably. Some events offer free public entry, while others require advance registration or tickets. Owners planning to enter a truck in competition may need to complete a separate application and pay an entry fee.
Vehicle eligibility also differs. Certain competitions welcome working trucks, while others divide entries into categories based on age, configuration, or customization.
Parking arrangements deserve attention, particularly for drivers arriving in a tractor-trailer. Truck stops hosting shows may designate spaces for registered participants, while convention centers and fairgrounds can have separate access requirements for commercial vehicles.
Official event websites provide the latest information about registration deadlines, parking, judging schedules, and any changes announced before the show.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which major truck shows are scheduled for 2027?
Major events with announced dates include the Mid-America Trucking Show in March, the ATHS National Convention and Truck Show in June, and the Walcott Truckers Jamboree in July. Regional truck shows and commercial equipment exhibitions are also scheduled throughout the year.
Which upcoming truck shows offer free admission?
Stars, Stripes and White Lines, the Mid-West Truck and Trailer Show, Road to Wishes, Wheel Jam, and the Walcott Truckers Jamboree advertise free general admission. The Florida and Texas Trucking Shows also offer free attendee registration. Separate charges may apply for competitions, parking, or certain activities.
Can working trucks enter truck show competitions?
Yes. Events such as the Vintage Trucks of Florida Winter Nationals, the Mid-West Truck and Trailer Show, and Road to Wishes welcome eligible working trucks. Entry requirements, vehicle classes, and registration fees vary by organizer.
How can drivers qualify for the National Truck Driving Championships?
Drivers must qualify through state-level competitions and meet the eligibility requirements established by the American Trucking Associations. State trucking associations provide information about qualifying events and participation requirements.
Will additional truck shows be announced for 2027?
Additional regional events may confirm their dates in the coming months. Official organizer websites are the best source for newly announced schedules and participation details.
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Last Updated: November 3 , 2026
