48th Gallipolis Car Show & Retro River Fest - Eventeny

48th Gallipolis Car Show & Retro River Fest

Starts on Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Gallipolis, Ohio, United States
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48th Annual Gallipolis Car Show & Retro River Fest Saturday, August 8, 9am-6pm Rain or Shine Join us for the 48th Annual Gallipolis Car Show & Retro River Fest, one of Ohio's longest-running and most beloved automotive events! Set against the scenic backdrop of Gallipolis City Park and the Ohio River, this show welcomes classic and modern cars, trucks, motorcycles, and Jeeps for a full day of fun, awards, and community. Pre-register you vehicle on : Registration Pre-Registration: $15 Day of Show Registration (9:00 AM-Noon): $20 The first 200 pre-registered vehicles are guaranteed a commemorative collector dash plaque and $5 discount on official event t-shirt. Awards Compete for 30+ awards, including: Best of Show People's Choice Specialty Awards Class Awards Event Highlights Includes a full day of entertainment featuring: Live music throughout the day Food trucks and beer garden Best Retro Look Contest Retro vendors and automotive memorabilia Raffles and games Beautiful shaded park setting overlooking the Ohio River Be sure to bring your vintage style! Our popular Best Pin-Up, Retro & Rockabilly Look Contest returns this year. Dress to impress in your favorite retro attire and compete for bragging rights and prizes. Whether you're channeling the 1950s, hot rod culture, classic Americana, or another vintage era, we'd love to see your style complement your ride. Whether you're bringing a meticulously restored classic, a custom build, a muscle car, Jeep, motorcycle, or a modern favorite, you'll be part of one of the region's premier automotive traditions. We look forward to welcoming you to Historic Downtown Gallipolis on Saturday, August 8 for another unforgettable year of cars, friends, and fun!
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Dates
Aug 08, 2026 · 8:00 AM - Aug 08, 2026 · 6:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Parking instructions
Free street parking for spectators. Car Show participants enter on 1st Ave at the center of the park. Vendors & Sponsors may unload inside the park then move vehicle to 2nd Ave. Food trucks will park on Court Street.
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Health & safety
- Rain or Shine Event as long as weather conditions are safe - Secure all tents and items incase of windy conditions - Leave adequate room on sidewalks for two way foot traffic, wheelchairs and strollers - Please drink responsibly and within designated areas
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Event highlights
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FREE Pancake Breakfast & Sing Along Karaoke in The Beer Garden
Join us early for free pancakes and bacon. AM cocktails for purchase and sing along to the hits that are sure to wake you up and get you dancing bright and early.
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Best Retro Look Contest
Get ready to strut your stuff at the 48th Gallipolis Car Show and Retro River Fest! We're calling all guys & gals to sign up for the ultimate retro/rockabilly/pinup look contest. This is your personal look or costume. No car necessary. Show off your best vintage style for a chance to win the Ginchy Dreamboat Bombshell Award and exciting prizes. Whether you rock a classic pinup look or a slick rockabilly vibe, this is your moment to shine! AWARD: In addition to the Ginchy Dreamboat Bombshell trophy and sash, the winner will be the promo image and tshirt design for next years car show. Not interested in competing? No problem! Come dressed in your favorite retro costume just for fun and sing along to bangers. You might even win some surprise prizes too! Details - Location: Gallipolis City Park, Ohio - Date: Saturday, August 8th - Best Retro Style Contest Sign-In: 11am-Noon, in the Beer Garden - Contestants on the Central Supply Stage: Noon Preregister by filling out this application Can't wait to see all you cool cats and kittens there!
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Live Music by 10 Mile Creek
Live Music by 10 Mile Creek on the main stage in the beer garden on Court St. 12:30pm
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Live Music by Sophie Rocchi
Live Music by Sophie Rocchi, in the middle of the city park, from the bed of a 1951 Chevy Truck. 12pm
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Live Music by Max Haynes
Live Music by Max Haynes. City Stage on State St. 12pm
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Exhibition Car - 1932 Original Henry Ford Steel Body Car
An absolutely gorgeous 1932 Original Henry Ford Steel Body Car that everyone should see. It’s not only a beautiful car, it’s one of the original drag race cars at the Winfield Kanawha Valley Drag Strip in 1958. The owner at that time was Ronnie Montcastle, who was very well known by all the Drag Racers and the Drag Racing fans in the Tri-State.
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Holzer Senior Trivia
Take a trip down memory lane with retro and car culture trivia courtesy of Holzer Senior Care.
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All fees are considered a non-profit donation to the Downtown Revitalization Project and are non-refundable.
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Gallipolis, Ohio, United States
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