Classic cars and tractors roll into Shenandoah

A Memorial Festival highlight featuring cars, trucks, and tractors in downtown Shenandoah, followed by a cavalcade through town before the evening parade.

Start date

23 May, 2026 10:00 AM

End date

23 May, 2026 3:00 PM

Event details

At the gateway to Shenandoah National Park, the Town of Shenandoah Memorial Festival Car, Truck & Tractor Show pairs small-town pride with serious mechanical heritage. Held Saturday at KVK Precision Specialties along Quincy Avenue, you can walk the rows in the late morning, talk shop with owners, and study the restoration details up close before the day shifts into motion.

Expect an easygoing, hands-on layout: classic American muscle, restored farm tractors, and heavy-duty trucks parked for public viewing, all tied to the working history of the Valley. The signature moment arrives at 3:30 PM when the Cavalcade of Cars lines up and rolls through town, setting the tone for an afternoon that continues into the festival schedule.

Plan to arrive by 10:00 AM to catch the full lineup before the heat and the cavalcade staging. Bring sun protection and comfortable walking shoes since the display area is open and you will cover ground between rows. Parking is typically on side streets, and foot traffic builds as the 4:00 PM festival parade approaches; if you are with kids, check nearby Shenandoah Landing and River Park, which often adds a petting zoo and face painting during the same weekend.

Good to know: the car show wraps by mid-afternoon, but staying for the 4:00 PM town parade rounds out the day with veterans and community floats, and you can cap it with an evening drive toward Skyline Drive. Light rain usually does not stop the show, though heavy weather may prompt early departures to protect vehicles. Pets are generally welcome in outdoor festival areas if leashed, and if you plan to enter a vehicle, confirm Saturday requirements with organizers such as Andy Comer. For overnight plans, stay in Shenandoah or nearby Elkton, and consider Lake.com for rentals with mountain views or river access.