Annual Old Settlers Car Show Returns On Aug. 2

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The Old Settlers Association is hosting its annual Car Show on Sunday, August 2nd, in downtown Hillsboro. The event will feature a car show with various classes, a cornhole tournament, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, music, and food. Registration for the car show runs from 9am to noon, with the show and shine running from noon to 3:30pm. Trophy presentation will begin at 4pm. Pre-registration by July 15th enters participants into a $100 cash drawing.

Why it matters

The Old Settlers Car Show is a long-standing tradition in Hillsboro, drawing car enthusiasts from across the region to celebrate classic and custom vehicles. The event helps support the local community and provides an opportunity for residents and visitors to come together around a shared passion for automobiles.

The details

The car show will feature a variety of classes, including stock vehicles from the 1950s through the present day, street rods, street machines, Mopars, Camaros/Firebirds, Mustangs, Corvettes, Jeeps, trucks, motorcycles, and import/tuner cars. Prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place in each class, as well as a $100 cash prize for Best of Show. In addition to the car show, the event will also include a cornhole tournament, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, music, and food.

• The Old Settlers Car Show will take place on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
• Registration for the car show will run from 9am to 12pm on the day of the event.
• The Show and Shine portion of the event will run from 12pm to 3:30pm.
• Trophy presentation will begin at 4pm.
• The cornhole tournament will start at 10am.

What’s next

Those interested in participating in the car show can pre-register by July 15th to be entered into a $100 cash drawing. Pre-registration forms and payment can be mailed to the Old Settlers Car Show at 11153 North Rd. Hillsboro, IL, 62049.