A new year is here, which means another year full of truck shows with opportunities to learn about new products, receive educational training, engage with others in the industry, and of course, check out cool trucks. 

Below are the 2026 truck shows we have on our radar:

Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) 
March 26-28, 2026 
Louisville, Kentucky 
Highlights:

• The largest trucking show in North America 
• 850+ exhibitors 
• 40+ featured events 
• Hands-on demonstrations 
• MATS Pro Talks 
• PKY Truck Beauty Championship 
• Live entertainment at the MATS concert 

 

Midwest Truck Fest 
June 19-20, 2026 
Indianapolis, Indiana 
Highlights: 

• First year of event 
• Proceeds benefit Patrol Base Abbate Foundation for Veterans 
• Judged truck show 
• Semi-truck drag racing 
• Friday night light show with fireworks 
• Huey helicopter rides 
• Chainsaw wood carvers 
• Live auction 
• Live music 

 

Rotella SuperRigs 2026 
June 25-27, 2026 
Bristol, Tennessee 
Highlights: 

• Truck Beauty Contest for over $25,000 in cash and prizes 
• Chance to be one of 12 trucks featured in the Shell Rotella SuperRigs calendar 
• Family-friendly activities 
• Interactive exhibits  

 

Walcott Truckers Jamboree 
July 9-11, 2026 
Walcott, Iowa 
Highlights: 

• Hosted at the World’s Largest Truckstop, Iowa 80 
• Antique truck display 
• Super Trucks Beauty Contest 
• Over 175 exhibits 
• Iowa pork chop cookout 
• Live county music 
• Trucker Olympics 
• Fireworks 
• Free admission & parking 

 

​Class 8 on the Lake Truck Show 
July 11, 2026 
Geneva on the Lake, Ohio 
Highlights: 

Specific information on this year’s event has not been released. Past years included a parade of lights and donated proceeds to the Feed Our Vets food pantry and VFW Riders of Post 6846.

 

Gear Jammer Magazine Truck Show 
July 17 & 18, 2026 
Epping, New Hampshire 
Highlights:

• Show proceeds benefit the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation For Children with Autism 
• Diesel truck drag racing 
• “Lights for Autism” light show 
• Live music 
• Truck wash 
• Vendor midway 

 

Big Rig Showdown 
July 31 & August 1, 2026 
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 
Highlights: 

• Big rigs 
• Truck parade 
• Light show 
• Food & music 
• Proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations 

 

Carlisle Truck Show 
August 7-9, 2026
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 
Highlights: 

• Big Rig Show and Shine 
• Americana-themed truck display 
• Big Rig Glow Show 
• American Truck Historical Society showing 
• Rolling Burnout Contest & Frame Dragging Contest 
• Automotive flea market 

 

13th Annual Keystone LargeCarMag Nationals
August 28-29, 2026
Lebanon, PA
Highlights:

• Benefits Help the Fight, supporting individuals diagnosed with breast cancer
• Lighted truck convoy
• Truck/tractor pulls
• Vendors and family-friendly activities

 

Keystone Trucking Nationals 
September 19, 2026 
Mohnton, Pennsylvania 
Highlights: 

• ¼ mile diesel racing 
• Truck show & skid pad 

 

American Truckers Jubilee
Searcy, Arkansas
October 24-25, 2026
Highlights:

• Charity benefit
• Live music
• Show 'n Shine
• Parade/convoy

 

Stars Stripes & White Lines Truck Show 
November 6 & 7, 2026 
Hampton, Georgia 
Highlights: 

• National Truck Show Championship judging custom-built trucks 
• $10,000 Golf Ball Drop to benefit Wreaths Across America 
• Country music performance 

 

Other note-worthy trucking events 

Although not truck shows, these events are trucking-focused and are great ways to connect with others and support meaningful causes. 

Mother’s Day Truck Convoy Make-A-Wish 
May 9, 2026 
Manheim, PA 
https://wish.org/philadesv/37th-annual-mothers-day-truck-convoy 
Highlights: 

• Raises money to grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses
• Large convoy featuring hundreds of trucks!
• Family-friendly festival with food trucks, games, and activities  

 

Large Cars and Guitars 
May 8-9, 2026 
Bristol, Tennessee 
Highlights: 

• Raises money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation in the fight against breast cancer and Speedway Children’s Charities, helping children in Tennessee and Virginia
• Big Rig Light Show 
• Concert 

 

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