New Town Chamber 2026 Car And Motorcycle Show Returns For Eighth Year On June 19 and 20
The New Town Chamber welcomes you to a two-day family fun event. The New Town Chamber Car and Motorcycle Show is going strong in its 8th year.
2-Day vehicle registration is $50.00, which includes 1 (one) River Willow Boat ride ticket and 1 (one) Thrill and Chill Zone Gift Card (Valid through June 18-29).
Friday vehicle registration is $30.00, which includes access to participate in the car show and the MECA Sound Off Competition.
Saturday registration is $30.00, which includes access to participate in the car show, the MECA Sound Off Competition, and the burnout contest.
Car Show Schedule -
Friday, June 19th
2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Car Show Registration
3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Car Show
3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Voting Time
3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Kids Corner with STEAM stations and Bounce Houses
3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. MECA Sound-Off Competition at 4 Bears Casino Waterpark, parking lot - 2x pts
3:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Food Trucks and Vendors
7:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Announcement of the Day Winners
Winner Prizes:
Best of the Show, Vehicles 1949 and prior - $350.00
Best of Show, Vehicles 1950-1989 - $350.00
Best of Show, Vehicles 1990 and newer - $350.00
Best of Show Motorcycle - $200.00
Kids’ Best in Show by United Quality Co-op - $100.00 and trophy
Sound System Off SQP first place winner - $300.00
Sound System Off SQL first place winner - $300.00
Sound System Off MECA Awards for 2nd and 3rd place winner.
Car Show Schedule -
Saturday, June 20th
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Benefit breakfast located at “The Venue” (235 Main Street, New Town). Breakfast will be free and the proceeds will be donated to an organization yet to be determined.
10:30 a.m. Parade starts at the Civic Center on Main Street, over the Four Bears Bridge and it will end at the Four Bears Casino parking Lot.
12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Car Show located at 4 Bears Casino Waterpark Pk Lot, 202 Frontage Rd
12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. MECA Sound-Off Competition at 4 Bears Casino Waterpark Pk Lot - 2x pts
12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Kids Corner with Go-Karts and 4 Bears Waterpark
4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Burnout Contest at Four Bears Casino Parking Lot (on Marina Dr.)
6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Announcement of the Day Winners
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. “ROAR” Playoff Basketball Game at 4 Bears Casino Event Center
Car Show Winner Prizes:
Antiques and Classic Cars - $350.00
Hot Rods, Rat Rods, Street Rod - $350.00
Luxury and Supercars - $350.00
Motorcycle - $200.00
Burnout Contest winner - $500.00
Sound System Off SQP 1st place winner - $300.00
Sound System Off SQL 1st place winner - $300.00
Sound System Off MECA Awards for 2nd and 3rd place winner.
Scavenger Hunt Experience
Take your scavenger hunt card, collect stickers at each stop, and share photos on social media.
Go around the New Town Businesses for a scavenger hunt experience that includes a car wash, a landscape photo, shopping (him and her) and eating.
Completed scavenger hunt cards will be collected on Saturday until 5 p.m. at the 4 Bears Casino Gift Shop.
*Scavenger Hunt: The participating business will operate in their own business hours.
Sound-Off Competition
MECA Sound Quality League Car Audio Competition: The sound system competition, also known as sound-off or SPL - Sound Pressure League, is part of the event for car audio enthusiasts to compete against each other to see who can produce the highest sound pressure levels in their vehicles right here at the heart of Lake Sakakawea.
The objective is to generate the loudest and most powerful sound possible with clarity and minimum distortion. Originality, custom work and design will also be taken into consideration.
Sound System Competition Winner Prize: Cash prizes and trophies.
Burnout Contest
June 20th, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Four Bears Casino Parking Lot (on Marina Dr.). The Burnout Contest is your chance to perform and show how well you can keep the vehicle stationary and spinning its wheels on the asphalt by “The Point”. 30 seconds to heat up some smoke.
Burnout Contest Winner Prize: $500.00 cash
Go-Karts
June 20th, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 4 Bears Casino Waterpark parking Lot.
Pictured are scenes from last year’s car show.