Iola Old Car Show

(from the Iola Old Car Show newsletter): We’re excited to introduce ExpoCAD, our new online registration and space management system for the Iola Car Show! This system will make registering, managing spaces, and accessing event information easier and more efficient than ever.

Please note — important changes have been made to registration timelines and fee structures for Swap Vendors, Show Car Registrants, Campgrounds, and Car Corral participants. Review the details below carefully to ensure you don’t miss key deadlines or incur higher fees.

We know fee changes can raise questions, and we want to be upfront about why they’re needed. The cost of hosting a large-scale event has increased in nearly every area — from fuel and insurance to supplies and technology. As a nonprofit, every dollar from the Iola Car Show goes right back into the event, local programs, and community improvements.

These modest adjustments help us maintain the quality, safety, and small-town charm you love, while continuing to support the many charities and initiatives the show benefits each year.

SHOW CARS 

Pre-show registration is encouraged and the new fee structure is for ALL classifications, including categories that were previously "no fee", except for THEME. Each registered show car will still include two weekend wristbands ($60 value).

Timeline & Fees (Per Vehicle):

• Through May 1: $20.00
• May 2 – June 1: $30.00
• Drive-up Registration (Day of Show): $40.00

Drive-up registration is only available for Pre-War, Post-War, Modified, and Women with Wheels classes. All other classifications must register online by June 1!

SWAP MEET 

Your current spaces will remain reserved until March 1, 2026. After that, unpaid spaces will be released. Note: Rates increase on May 1, 2026. The last day to register online is June 1, 2026.

Registration & Fees (per 10’ x 30’ space):

Category Now until May 1st After May 1st Non-Electric $95.00 $125.00 Electric $140.00 $170.00 Outside Commercial Vendor $500.00 $530.00

CAMPGROUND 

Your current spaces will be held in your name until March 1, 2026. Unpaid spaces after this date will be released. Online registration closes June 1, 2026.

CAR CORRAL 

Spaces are reserved in your name until March 1, 2026. Unpaid spaces will be made available to others after this date. Online registration closes June 1, 2026.

Here's what's next!

If you’ve participated in the past few years, you’ll receive an email from our ExpoCad system tomorrow, November 13th. This message is to confirm that your email address is correctly on file.

The email will come from "noreply@expocad.com" — please check your spam or junk folder if it doesn’t appear in your inbox. We plan to send it out in the morning, so if you haven’t received it by the afternoon and have participated within the last three years (by purchasing a swap, camping, or car corral space, or registering a show car), please contact julie@iolaoldcarshow.com to verify or update your email address.

Next, we will be posting How-To videos for the new system on Thursday & Friday! Take a peak at these if you'd like to understand the process a little more thoroughly. We promise this is much easier and way more user-friendly than our last system!

Finally, we will open up registration to returning participants (swap, camping, car corral, & show car) on Monday, November 17th around lunchtime. This will start with an email prompting you to sign-in and initiate your account with your email address. From there, you can view the dashboard (picture at the top of the email), select and pay for your spaces, register a show car, and finally check out our participant resources. If you are "new" - did not have a space or register a car last year - we'll send out another email on how to sign-up as a new exhibitor in the upcoming months. We are going to focus on the returning participants at this time and appreciate your patience with this!