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Iola '10 - July 8th - 11th, 2010
7/20/2009 A Great Year at IOLA '09
  Thank you everyone for making Iola '09 a Great Show! We had about 120,000 people in attendance over the four-day show and great weather prevailed! The 2010 show theme is "Sensational Sixties" and will be held July 8-11.
4/24/2009 Public Enemies - Star Cars
  To celebrate the release of the Public Enemies movie in July - This crime drama used many cars from the early 1930’s and in recognizing these ‘STAR CARS’ if you participated in the filming with your car, you are invited to attend the Iola Old Car Show. The movie, Public Enemies focus is on the crime spree involving John Dillinger and the FBI. Many of the historic events took place in the Midwest states including Wisconsin. A special section for ‘STAR CARS’ will be set aside for the cars. Each ’STAR CAR’ will receive free admission for two people and information to gain entrance to the grounds. Please RSVP and we will return to you a confirmation mid-May to attend our event. As of today there is thirty-one of these cars reserved for Iola '09. To register, contact Mary at the Iola Old Car Show. Telephone — 715-445-4005 Email: mary@iolaoldcarshow.com
3/20/2009 Theme not disrepectful to 'Big Three'...
  The theme for IOLA '09 - "Independents & Imports - Alternatives to the Detroit Three" was decided almost two years ago, long before the current troubling economic times with the United States and automobile industry. This theme was put in place to focus on many of the manufacturers that once competed with the "big three" such as Kaiser, Packard, and Studebaker. The theme also gives us a look into import vehicles reminding ourselves of the roots that the automotive history founding has. Karl Benz, a German industrialist is generally acknowledged as the inventor of the modern automobile. Having stated the above, by no means is the theme for IOLA '09 out of disrespect to Chrysler, LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors. We sincerely hope for a better economy for our nation and a strong future for "The Big Three". - Iola Old Car Show, Inc. Staff
3/18/2009 VanDerBrink Auctions coming to IOLA '09!
  Iola Old Car Show, Inc. is pleased to announce that VanDerBrink Auctions will be hosting the classic car auction in conjunction with the 37th Annual Iola Old Car Show & Swap Meet. The auction will be held Saturday, July 11, beginning at 10 am. For more information select the Exhibits pull down menu and click attractions or visit www.vanderbrinkauctions.com.
2/26/2009 Vista Mobility Reservations...
  Contact Vista Mobility to reserve a mobility cart for IOLA '09. You may call them at toll free at 1-877-588-4782 or visit their website at www.vistamobility.net
1/16/2009 IOLA '09 Registrations Mailed Out!
  The IOLA '09 Registration forms have been mailed out. These forms allow you to pre-register for the Swap Meet, Car Corral, Campground and Show Car areas. Remember the April 1st deadline to reserve your previous spaces!
1/8/2009 Happy New Year
  The new year is upon us. Dates for Iola '09 is July 9, 10, 11, 12. The theme for this year's event will be Independents & Imports -- Alternatives to the Detroit Three. Members of the WSAH and Iola Old Car Show Staff have chosen poster cars for the 2009 poster. After many reviews the vehicles that have been selected is a 1953 Kaiser Dragon 4 door sedan (white with green top) owned by Lance and Lowell Johnson, Combined Locks, WI; the second is a 1954 red Jaguar XK120 owned by Ron and Carol Green of Lecanto, FL. Thank you.
12/31/2008 Teamed to Learn...
  Back for IOLA ’09 - will be our “Teamed To Learn” tent. We are again working to develop educational workshops for this tent for our patrons of the show.
12/10/2008 IOLA ’10 Theme selected
  Plans are underway for the 38th Annual Iola Old Car Show and Swap Meet, July 8-11, 2010. The Wisconsin Society of Auto Historians (WSAH) will soon announce the IOLA '10 theme. More information coming soon.
7/17/2008 A Great IOLA '08
  On behalf of the Iola Old Car Show Staff & Board of Directors, we thank all who attended IOLA '08. We know that with a bit of an uncertain economy (and gas at $4 per gallon) it was a challenge this year - yet we can boast an attendance of 100,000 people for the weekend. We are optimistic for the future and look forward to IOLA '09 and "Independents & Imports - Alternatives to the Detroit Three" theme. Check back soon for photos of IOLA '08. Again, WE THANK YOU!