ALTON - Alton’s 29th annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show will be held on Sunday, June 7th from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The event typically attracts over 250 classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles, which the public is welcome to browse on 3rd, 4th, State and Belle Streets. There is no charge for admission.

Alton Main Street organizes this tradition with support from the Dynamic Duo Car Club. Come out for the automobiles and stay for the music, vendor displays, and lunch downtown!

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This year’s entertainment is the HouseShakers; from 1:00-3:00 p.m. the band will perform great soul and rock & roll from the ‘50s ‘60s & ‘70s. We will also be featuring a pin-up contest at 3:00 p.m. with the Kittenz of the Kulture Social Klub to celebrate the glamour, sophistication and class of the 1950’s.

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Registration for automobiles is open from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., and trophies will be given at 4:00pm. A map can be found at www.DowntownAlton.com/Events, along with details on the 36 classes and 6 specialty awards. The fee is $20 to enter the judging, or just $10 to display your wheels. Dash plaques & goodie bags are given to the first 150 registrants. For car show related questions, please contact Leslie Tepen at
618-946-0159.

In case of inclement weather, the rain date will be Sunday, July 19th.

Notice of cancellation would occur on June 7th at 6:00 a.m. on the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/4176795022631817

The event organizers would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support: The City of Alton, Simmons Hanly Conroy, AltonWorks, Midwest Members Credit Union, Chiro One Wellness Centers, Citizens Equity First Credit Union, Ardent Mills, Altonized Community Federal Credit Union, Roberts Motors, Fred's Towing, Jacob Sunrooms Exteriors and Baths, Gorilla Express Auto Wash, Inc., Jack Schmitt Chevrolet, Maher's Auto & Truck Service, The Telegraph, Big Z Media, and Riverbender.com.

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