Spirit of Wilkes 2026

Food Vendor Opportunity – Spirit of Wilkesboro

Be part of something special at the Spirit of Wilkesboro, a brand-new antique, automotive and collector experience taking over the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway. This unique event combines a massive car show, vibrant vendor markets, and a celebration of heritage and horsepower—drawing enthusiasts from across the region.

We’re looking for top-tier food trucks and concessionaires to serve our hungry crowd of collectors, families, and fans. Whether you specialize in barbecue, tacos, comfort food, sweets, or something totally unique, this is your chance to set up in a legendary venue with high foot traffic and great visibility.

What You Need to Know:

• Premium food vendor spaces are available inside the speedway near the main pedestrian areas and car show attractions

• Expect a crowd of passionate, hungry guests spending the day on-site

Come serve your best infield-goodies, where history and horsepower meet.

Car Show Registration – Spirit of Wilkesboro

Park your car on the infield of the legendary North Wilkesboro Speedway and be a part of something special. Open to all years, makes, and models—classics, customs, muscle, modern, and more. Whether it’s restored, original, or wildly modified, if you’re proud of it, bring it.

The car show will span both Friday and Saturday, with judging taking place throughout both days. Winners will be announced, and trophies will be awarded on Saturday.

Judging will be held across multiple categories, and here’s the big one: Winners from each class will be lifted to the famous North Wilkesboro winners circle—atop the media building—for trophy presentations and professional photos. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to stand where generations of racing legends have celebrated victory.

Each registration includes infield display parking, and 2 admission tickets for the Spirit of Wilkesboro.