Sunday, April 27, 2025 | 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Apply to display YOUR custom vehicle!
Join us for a Custom Car Show on the beautiful Peoria Riverfront! The Peoria Riverfront Museum is finishing off current exhibition BUILT: American Custom Car Culture with a car show on the riverfront, featuring only customized vehicles.
Apply to have your vehicle included in our Custom Car Show HERE
We will be parking some of the most amazing customized vehicles in Peoria on the waterfront. See the map below for placements.
FAQ
What is custom?
Any combination of custom paint jobs, rims, interior, engines, lights, etc. If you’d like to see some examples, visit the exhibition BUILT: American Custom Car Culture. This car show will showcase the creativity and engineering of our region.
What vehicles can enter?
We welcome vehicles from central Illinois, Chicago, St. Louis, and any other place near enough to drive to the Peoria riverfront. These vehicles include: cars, trucks, motorcycles, bikes, and trikes of all makes, models, and years.
How are vehicles selected?
Complete and submit the Google form by April 11, 2025, with as much information as possible. You must include photos of your vehicle for the selection committee to review. The selection committee is comprised of a group of community leaders and automotive enthusiasts. We know there are countless amazing builds in our community, but there are limited spots available and we want to demonstrate a variety of builds for guests to enjoy.
What if it rains?
This car show will take place rain or shine.
Is the museum open during the car show?
Yes! Please come inside to see BUILT: American Custom Car Culture as April 27, 2025 is the last day to view the exhibition. For this day only, enjoy half price admission.
Sponsored by SJ and Tammy Boyd, Visionary Society and Illinois Arts Council
