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Ready to plan
your weekend at the
Iola car show?
Take a look at some helpful hints to make sure you see EVERYTHING Iola has to offer!
Parking & Buses
We offer free spectator parking! Follow the highway signs to get to the Iola Car Show Spectator lot, Gate #19. These will locate you near Gate #1, our main spectator entrance. Please note a number of paid private lots surround the show grounds.
The bus shuttle runs through the parking lots to the Gate #1 entrance. There is also an internal bus route that takes you from Gate #1 to the show car area. There is a shuttle in the campground to Gate #16 in the car corral area.
*Golf carts are allowed around the perimeter of the grounds. See the golf cart path (pink line) on the show grounds map for the path. If you need help up and down the aisles, we allow 1-person mobility scooters.
Where do I go to see...
Special Guests
Head to Gates 3 and 4. Special guests will be located on the main drag.
Show Cars
Head to Gates #4 and #5. Blue Ribbon cars are along Hwy. 161 and it's a great place to start the show off at! Survivor, Original Owners, Modified and Trucks are near here as well.
Show Cars
Head to Gate #3. Your Post-war cars, Old Cars Young Drivers, Pre-war, Women with Wheels and and Late Model vehicle category are located inside this gate!
Swap Meet
Head to Gates #1, #15, #2 & #6. As you can see, you can't really go wrong when viewing the swap meet no matter what gate you enter! Located on the East side of the grounds, Gate 1 is the most popular swap meet entrance due to the proximity to free spectator parking.
Car Corral
Head to Gate #15. A show of its own, check out all the cars for sale in this lot. This area is fun to walk thru for the shear variation in cars for sale.
iola gearkiDS
Head to Gate #3. This is our 4th year offering the Iola GearKids - a fun activity-filled area for kids to enjoy the show! The kids can get their hands dirty with Waupaca Foundry's "Foundry in a Box," they can pickup a scavenger hunt card, or get their face painted, plus so much more!
Vintage Mobil Gas Station
Inside Gate #4. This beautiful replica station was finished in 2021 and has been the catalyst for additional buildings on the grounds. It's been the perfect backdrop to many of our features like the American Graffiti display and Henry Winkler!
G&B Motor Company
Convention Center North. The incredible vintage Chrysler, Dodge, Desoto dealership is a must-see at the show! Filled with late 50s, early 60s fin cars, this time capsule transports you to a different era.
The OASis
Straight East of the Tower. This is a park-like addition to the show created in 2024! There are food, drinks, shade, and lots of seating! Make sure to take a rest stop at the Oasis!
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