Frequently asked questions
The Iola Car Show & Swap Meet will be held July 9th-11th, 2026!
Admission for 1-day is $20 and 3-day is $30. All children 12 and under are free! Parking provided by the Iola Car show is free and a complimentary bus service is included. Follow the signs to Gate #19 for free parking. We do offer discounts starting in January so join our email list or follow us on socials to know when those are happening!
Hours during the car show;
Gates open at 7 AM for spectators and close after the concerts.
Office hours for the car show during the off-season are 8 am until 4 pm, Monday thru Friday.
No, pets are not allowed. The Iola Car Show is not a safe environment for animals due to the heat, sounds, and crowds. Only ADA compliant service animals are allowed on the grounds.
DEFINITION OF A SERVICE ANIMAL
Q1. What is a service animal?
A. Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person's disability.
Q2. Are emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals considered service animals under the ADA?
A. No. These terms are used to describe animals that provide comfort just by being with a person. Because they have not been trained to perform a specific job or task, they do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.
Located near Gate #1, scooters can be rented through Vista Mobility. Click here to reserve yours today! Or give them a call at 262-677-2696. Rentals start at $70/day.
Our golf cart rentals are managed through Jim's Golf Cars. Registration and rentals are right inside Gate #1.
https://rent.jimsgolfcars.com/reedsville-wi/july-9th-11th-iola-car-show-4-passenger-gas
New for this year - You MUST pre-register your golf cart for Iola 2026. There will be no day-of registration for private golf carts. UTVs/ATVs are not allowed in the show grounds until after 6 pm.
Registration for a personal/private golf cart is $50. Registration must be done online prior to July 1st.
If you participate in the show, you can register your golf cart through our online system - https://iola.expocad.com/Account/Login.
If you are a spectator wanting to bring a golf cart, this needs to be done through our ticketing website - https://www.scan2scan.com/show/iola-car-show-swap-meet-2026#!/
If you're into camping, we offer 20'x30' and 20'x50' spaces available! See our webpage for more info; https://www.iolaoldcarshow.com/camping
If you'd like a hotel, check out this area accommodations file below! The Iola Car Show does not have a block of rooms or discounts for using area hotels.
AirBnB & VBRO are always great options to look at for a home away from home!
2026 - July 9-11
2027 - July 8-10
2028 - July 6-8
2029 - July 12-14
2030 - July 11-13