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Check our our Model Trains and Diecast Car Collection! These new additions to the show are growing every year with 4 complete Model Railroad Layouts and an entire room filled with diecasts. New this year, indoor swap spaces for those model railroaders and diecast sellers. Stop by the Payton Hobby Room at the Iola Car Show! Located inside our Convention Center, the Payton Hobby Room houses 4 full model railroad layouts and an entire room of diecast cars. These wildly popular hobbies have been a great addition to the Iola Car Show and are growing each year! This area is a must-see just to marvel at the amount of time and dedication these hobbyists have with their passion. It takes skilled craftsman to do what they do and we are excited to have them! join our email list To stay up to date on all the show details!

Get to know the incredible team behind the Iola Car Show! Meet Our Team! Executive Director Joe has been involved with the car show since he was just a little guy. He remembers joining his classmates helping on the grounds during the summer as a school activity. Joe was promoted to Executive Director after the 2019 show and is so excited to continue the great tradition of directors before him! You can reach out to Joe for sponsorship and partner opportunities at joe@iolaoldcarshow.com . Director of swap Matt is the newest addition to the team, climbing on board Sept. 2022! Matt is an avid gearhead himself and has been attending the show for the past 13 years as a vendor himself! Matt has a beautiful '56 Chevy he restored with his wife and two boys. You can reach Matt at matt@iolaoldcarshow.com to chat swap! Contracts & event Manager Julie has been with the car show for over 10 years. She began her employment with us as part-time office help and soon after transitioned into a full time position. Julie's primary focus is the development of the sponsorship program and she enjoys building relationships with both new and existing sponsors . Contact Julie at julie@iolaoldcarshow.com to discuss sponsor opportunities. Managing Director If you follow social media, you'll recognize this face! Ali volunteered in 2019 and became part of the staff in 2020. She works with Facebook, the website and our email blasts! You'll also find her at other car shows promoting us! Contact Ali at ali @iolaoldcarshow.com for all things marketing. Liz is one of the newer additions to the Iola Car Show family! An involved local, Liz works for multiple business to assist with their bookkeeping. We are so excited to have her as part of the team! Contact Liz at elizabeth@iolaoldcarshow.com for accounting questions. accounting volunteer coordinator Alan is our new volunteer coordinator! A retired teacher, Alan wanted a fun-filled, part-time job and boy did he get everything he asked for and more! Alan has jumped into handling all things with our volunteers with grace. If you are interested in volunteering, reach out to Alan at alan@iolaoldcarshow.com . Gearkids program Coordinator Hayden is our college help who is an amazing team player (and an incredible baker)! You might see him prepping the grounds for the show, or travelling with Ali to other events, and now you'll see him heading up the youth outreach program. Contact Hayden at hayden @iolaoldcarshow.com for any youth-related event ideas! PIT Crew Earl, Paul and Shawn make up our revered Pit Crew. These gentleman are the heart and soul of the show. During the show you can find them "putting out fires" (in the figurative sense, hopefully) and in the off-season they are remodeling, repairing and improving all that is needed to keep the buildings and grounds in tip-top shape! We also employ seasonal help in preparation for the show - both retired adults and high school students!

The Central Wisconsin Economy, the premier regional economic development organization in central Wisconsin, calculated a total economic impact of up to $30 million for Waupaca County and the 6 contiguous Wisconsin counties resulting from the Iola Car Show event each year. Economic Impact Along with charitable giving, the Iola Car Show has an incredible economic impact for central Wisconsin. That isn’t something we take lightly. Together with key volunteers, our small staff of office and grounds personnel work year-round planning, developing and maintaining the annual event and related support infrastructure. A recent economic impact study concluded the annual event is responsible for as much as $25-$30 million for Waupaca County and the six connected counties. This is the equivalent of approximately 250 full-time jobs right here in the center of Wisconsin. Read the Economic Impact Study Here . Because of the notoriety and natural association between “Iola” the national known event, and “Iola” the community, it is our mission to continue to develop and maintain the annual event and our surrounding communities to ensure sustained viability now and into the future. We are a community resource for support through funding, concept development and so much more.

Venues available to rent at the Iola Car show for weddings, graduation parties, family reunions and all other celebrations! Iola Car Show Venue Rentals Outside of the car show, and a few weeks before and after, we rent out our facilities. If you are planning an event from May to October, take a look at our venues to see if they fit your need. Special Exhibit Room This newly renovated space can accommodate up to 660+ guests. Boasting a sleek, modern aesthetic with epoxy flooring and a black-gray color scheme, it’s the ideal venue for weddings, graduations, and other special occasions. Otto's Bar This classic bar features multiple cocktail tables, a biergarten and is right next to the Special Exhibit Room. Host a party in this room for 40+ people or include it with your celebration in the Special Exhibit Room1 Activity Center Hall As our largest venue, this is a great space for your big wedding or gathering! 745 people can fit in this space and it is available for day or weekend rentals. Activity Center Meeting Room This intimate venue can hold 100+ people and is perfect for those baby showers, group meetings or family cookouts. Barn The Iola Car Show Barn is the perfect setting for that rustic event. This 200+ venue allows for beautiful weddings and is great for that family gathering. There is plenty of camping at this venue, so grab the family and get together at the Barn. Review Our Contract Take a look at our contract to see if any of the Iola Car Show venues are right for your event! We also have a list of items available for your celebration. Venue Rental Contract This contract shows pricing and capacity for all venue rentals. Click on the contract to view. Itemized Rental List Beyond the venue, we carry many items for rental to enhance your event! Special Event Venue Rental Do you want to host an event at the Iola Car Show grounds? We can provide the space for your music festival, community event, or a family reunion camping weekend. We have the space, and you have the ideas. Check out our contract to get started! Pricing is determined on a case-by-case basis depending on your event's specific needs. Click here for the Special Event Contract! First Name Last Name Email Let us know the desired venue, date of the proposed event, and any details! Send Thanks for submitting! We will be in touch within a few days. Want to Learn More? Iola Car Show Office 350 Chrome Place Iola, WI 54945 715-445-4000 ali@iolaoldcarshow.com

Check out the Iola Car Show grounds, car corral, swap meet and campground maps here. Maps/Rules Maps and Rules of the Iola Car Show CLICK ON A MAP TO ENLARGE! *Maps are subject to change without notice Iola Car Show Rules List Campground Rules Car Corral Rules Vendor Rules Show Car Rules Super Saturday Giveaway Rules 50/50 Raffle Rules

With more than 4000+ swap spaces, a flea market and indoor coin-op spaces, we are one of the nationals largest and most inclusive venues! VENDORS Swap, Commercial, & Flea Market! With 4,000 swap spaces, including flea market and an indoor convention center, Iola features one of the biggest swap meets anywhere! The Iola Car Show Swap Meet is located at between Highway 161 and Highway J in Iola, WI 54945. We are migrating to a new online system! Hold tight and we will send out emails and post on our social accounts when we have that system up and running. Your patience is appreciated! Deadline to renew last year's spaces will still be March 1st. Pre-Registration is open for Returning Participants. Participant Login *Returning participants will need to initiate their account through the registration email. If you did not receive this email, fill out the form below. New to Iola? Fill out this contact form and we will get you registered in our new system! Once completed, we will send you a link from the Iola Car Show Online System powered by ExpoCad within 3 days. First name Last name Email Submit *New participants will have access to the map (pick their spaces) mid-March. Deadlines and Fees Deadline to renew last year's spaces will still be March 1st Online/Pre-registration ends on June 1st. Non-Electric Space: Before May 1st - $95.00 Non-Electric Space: After May 1st - $125.00 Electric Space: Before May 1st -$140.00 Electric Space: After May 1st - $170.00 Outside Commercial Vendor: Before May 1st - $500.00 Outside Commercial Vendor: After May 1st - $530.00 Swap Meet 4,000 spaces dedicated to discovering, bargaining and buying used auto goods. We support downright good deals, and you’re sure to find some. Whether you’ve been looking for a vintage steering wheel or a weather-seasoned fender to polish up for a hobby car, there’s plenty of treasure to explore at the Iola Car Show Swap Meet. You might just find that nostalgic piece you need. Space sizes are 10′ X 30′. Non-electric are $95 and Electric are $140. Two admission tickets come with the first purchased space, one admission ticket is give with each additional space purchased. We require our swap to be 80% auto-related. The swap meet area is open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday beginning at 7:00 a.m. Vendor set-up day is Wednesday starting at 10 am, with staging starting at 7 am. Commercial Vendors Just North of the Tower, these spaces offer great location and electricity! We have a few prime spots just North of the Tower. These spaces are 10'x30', outdoors and have electricity available for $500. Two admission tickets come with the first purchased space, one admission ticket is give with each additional space purchased. Flea Market Iola Car Show has added space for non-auto items! If you are one of the many entrepreneurs, small business owners and sales representatives who are selling their antiques, household crafts, glassware, pottery, artwork, clothing and jewelry, join us at the Iola Car Show where over 120,000 spectators attend. These spaces are 10' by 30' for $95. Two admission tickets come with the first purchased space, one admission ticket is give with each additional space purchased. These spaces are blended in with swap in rows A thru H . Have questions? Call Us Vendors - Things to Know Before You Go! All vendors/sellers must submit the last four of their SSN and either the Seller's Permit Number or an appropriate exemption code when registerting for a vendor space. Wisconsin Seller’s Permit Information The Wisconsin Department of Revenue is applying laws for vendor reporting by event operators at Temporary Events like Iola Car Show and Swap Meet. We will be subject to fines up to $500.00 per offense for failing to provide accurate and complete information of all our vendors/sellers. Because of this, every vendor/seller is required to supply a seller’s permit number starting with 456-xxxxxxxxxx-xx. No other number prefix is a valid seller’s permit and should not be used. All vendors/sellers must submit the last four of their SSN and either the Seller's Permit Number or an appropriate exemption code. If an FEIN has been assigned, provide the last four of that as well. Please note, there have been no changes in the statutes regarding who is required to have a seller’s permit, only changes in the required reporting by Temporary Events. Because of the fines that will be imposed, we cannot accept vendors who fail to provide all of the required information. If you have questions about whether or not you require a seller’s permit, or fit an exemption code, please visit: https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/HTML/tempsell.aspx Exemption Codes If a vendor/seller doesn’t have/need a seller’s permit number, they should choose an appropriate exemption. 1 – Exempt sales only or display only 3 – Nonprofit occasional sales exemption 2 – Multi-level marketing company pays sales tax 4 – Exempt occasional sales Iola Car Show cannot answer any questions about your tax requirements. Setup Day: Wednesday after 10:00 a.m. only vendors are allowed in to their spaces to set up. Tent Rental Tents must be rented through Charnecke Tents. Submit orders by June 1st. Call today to reserve yours; (800)242-6833 Porta John Rental Our preferred porta john supplier is Packerland Portable and can be reached at (920)362-4275 . Other service providers allowed. join our email list To stay up to date on all the show details! Swap Meet Map Vendor Rules SWAP MEET!

Check out Iola Car Show swag today! Get your nostalgia on with all past and present car show items. Iola Car Show Merch Store The post- Iola Car Show 2025 sale is LIVE ! All items will ship out in mid-August. There is no in-store shopping. If you are local and want to pick-up, just leave a note in the checkout and we will coordinate pick-up for the same days as shipping in mid-August!

Education and supporting the youth at the Iola Car Show Education Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire. Iola Old Car Show, Inc. is dedicated to preserving the history of the automobile and related historical culture. The event serves in educating participants and the public about the past, present and future innovation of all things “car culture.” The Iola Car Show and Swap Meet provides a bridge between all generations of people, creating a live platform for the talking/teaching/touching/experiencing of all things auto/culture related past and present. It also provides a point of commerce between buys/seller/builders/collectors or parts and complete examples on the vehicles and associated parts, tools, equipment, advertising, memorabilia and pop-culture over those periods. The process of planning and executing the event is also the catalyst for an unbelievable educational experience through volunteerism. For more than 50 years, “Iola” the event has instilled and fostered a sense of community service in tens of thousands of individuals from central Wisconsin communities, representing several generations. For many in the region, volunteering for Iola beginning in their youth helped them develop an understanding of hard work, team work, and community pride. Outside of the annual event, Iola Old Car Show, Inc. is involved in educational experiences with local school programs including trade training/experiences, DECA and more. GearKids is a youth/educational segment of the operation aimed at attracting and educating young people during the event.

The Iola Car Show is looking to partner with Faulks Brothers Construction on a non-metallic mine to flatten a parking lot.