FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Galen Muller (319) 465-5119
February 5, 2026 galenmuller@rodandcustomcarshow.com
Winter season comes to life when the O’Reilly Auto Parts Rod & Custom Car Show returns to Monticello, Iowa Feb. 21-22
Family fun is on the winter menu when a variety of vintage street rods, custom cars, street machines, hot pickups, race cars and custom motorcycles return to Monticello, Iowa Feb. 21-22. It’s time for KCRG TV9 to present the 57th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Rod & Custom Car Show and there’ll be no shortage of fun, displays, contests and music.
This year actor-singer “Luke Duke” Tom Wopat who starred in the popular CBS TV show “The Dukes of Hazzard” will make a guest appearance. In recent years Wopat has performed most often on the stage in musicals and in supporting television and movie roles. His 11 albums span both country and rock styles.
Once again this affordable family event will be held at the Monticello Berndes Center, 766 North Maple Street in Monticello, only 35 miles from Cedar Rapids or Dubuque on U.S. Highway 151.
The classic vehicles will come from exhibitors throughout the Midwest and many will be shown at this show for the first time. Among the cars will be a classic 1932 Ford three-window coupe with 1960s hot rod styling. McAllister Electrical Services and Citizens State Bank will present awards to the winning exhibitors at the close of the event Sunday. More than 60 trophies and 30 cash prizes were awarded last year in all classes.
Hosting this popular winter event once more are Galen and Tom Muller (Muller Brothers LLC).
Added attractions:
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- 3-D Sound Company DJ Dave Palmer will provide music and commentary and serve as awards MC Sunday.
- Popular caricature artist David Fliss of Flissart Entertainment, will provide free caricatures for attendees.
- “Papa Balloon” artist Mark Garvey again will entertain with free balloon creations.
- Drive a sprint car on the Knoxville Raceway simulator.
Show hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Saturday night also is “Date Night” with ladies admitted free between 6-10 p.m. Awards presentation is set for 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is $15 (which includes tax) for adults, $5 for children. Children 12 and under are admitted free with a paid adult. Get $1 off by bringing a can of food to benefit Monticello Food Pantry. Parking is free.
For more information visit www.rodandcustomcarshow.com or phone (319) 465-5119. Show weekend phone is (319) 465-6640.
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