Late summer is one of the busiest times of year for truck shows, with events scheduled across the country throughout August and September. Whether you’re interested in restored classics, custom builds, working semis, or diesel performance, there are plenty of opportunities to spend a weekend around trucks and the people who enjoy them. If you’re planning to attend a show before the season winds down, these events are worth adding to your calendar.
National Brockway Truck Show
Dates: August 6 to 9, 2026
Location: Homer and Cortland, New York
The National Brockway Truck Show honors the history of Brockway trucks in the community where the manufacturer was founded. Restored Brockway models, museum exhibits, vendor displays, and the annual parade bring owners and enthusiasts together from across the United States and Canada.
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Badger State Truck’N Show
Dates: August 7 and 8, 2026
Location: Baraboo, Wisconsin
Hosted at the Badger Steam and Gas Grounds, the Badger State Truck’N Show features working trucks, antiques, vendors, and family-friendly activities. The event has become a familiar summer gathering for drivers and trucking enthusiasts throughout the Upper Midwest.
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Carlisle Truck Nationals
Dates: August 7 to 9, 2026
Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Carlisle Truck Nationals fills the fairgrounds with antique pickups, lifted trucks, custom builds, heavy equipment, and working semis. Vendors, live demonstrations, and entertainment keep the event busy throughout the weekend.
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Truck N For A Cause
Dates: August 8 and 9, 2026
Location: Wenona, Illinois
Truck N For A Cause combines polished trucks with a charitable mission, raising funds for the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans. Along with the truck displays, attendees can enjoy food vendors, exhibitors, and community activities while supporting a worthwhile cause.
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806 Big Rig Roundup
Dates: August 14 and 15, 2026
Location: Dalhart, Texas
The 806 Big Rig Roundup brings custom trucks and working rigs to the Texas Panhandle for two days of displays, live music, and food vendors. One of the event’s signature attractions is the evening truck light competition.
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The Midwest Classic
Dates: August 14 and 15, 2026
Location: Oakland, Nebraska
Held at the Burt County Fairgrounds, The Midwest Classic welcomes show trucks, vendors, and live entertainment throughout the weekend. A fireworks display helps wrap up one of the Midwest’s well-known late summer trucking events.
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NHRDA Big Sky Truck Fest
Dates: August 14 and 15, 2026
Location: Acton, Montana
NHRDA Big Sky Truck Fest offers more than a traditional truck show, with diesel drag racing, dyno competitions, and burnout contests sharing the schedule with truck displays. The event attracts both competitors and spectators looking for a different kind of trucking weekend.
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Brooks Truck Show
Dates: August 21 and 22, 2026
Location: Brooks, Oregon
Hosted by the Pacific Northwest Truck Museum, the Brooks Truck Show highlights restored commercial vehicles that helped shape the Northwest’s logging, agriculture, and construction industries. Visitors can also tour the museum’s historic truck collection during the event.
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Keystone LargeCarMag Nationals
Dates: August 28 and 29, 2026
Location: Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Keystone LargeCarMag Nationals is known for its custom large cars, working trucks, and Friday evening Parade of Lights. The weekend also includes vendors, truck and tractor pulls, and entertainment.
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No Coast Large Cars Truck Show
Dates: Labor Day Weekend
Location: Boone, Iowa
The No Coast Large Cars Truck Show draws owner-operators, custom truck builders, and trucking enthusiasts from across the Midwest. Long hood conventionals, working trucks, and detailed show trucks fill the grounds throughout Labor Day weekend.
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Big Iron Classic
Dates: September 11 and 12, 2026
Location: Kasson, Minnesota
Big Iron Classic showcases working semis, restored classics and custom builds while bringing together owner operators, fleets and trucking enthusiasts from around the Upper Midwest.
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Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show
Dates: September 17 to 19, 2026
Location: St. Ignace, Michigan
The Richard Crane Memorial Truck Show closes the summer season with truck displays throughout downtown St. Ignace, vendor exhibits and the annual Parade of Lights across the Mackinac Bridge. The waterfront setting and strong turnout continue to make it one of the most recognized truck shows on the calendar.
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Truck show season offers something for every type of enthusiast, whether your interest is historic equipment, working trucks, custom builds or diesel competition. Before making travel plans, check each event’s official website for registration information, schedules, and any updates that may affect the weekend.
