Hot Rods Vintage Torquefest 2025

May 2-3 Who's all going? Best show in the upper midwest.

 

In Dubuque Iowa

 

ME.....and I'm bustin' tail to get an early 70's Taiwanese mini bike finished to take along.

Wait.....May 2 through 5? Thought it was just Friday and Saturday.

Roger

 

Count me in. Busted ass all winter to get my truck done in time for it but I don't think I'll quite get it done (ish enough).

 

It is just Friday and Saturday….Sunday a lot of people around the Dubuque area and torque fest travelers head to the Monticello , Iowa’s Swap meet. It is getting bigger than ever and only $5 to get in and not much more to sell. Check it out !

 

Yes May 2-3. Brain fart.

 

Ummmm, if I may offer a bit of a life hack? Those are supposed to come out the other end.

Roger

 

I’m going I have only missed one to try another show that was new, I learned from that mistake….

 

Two questions:
Are they still real picky about what vehicles are allowed into the show?
The first year I went they hassled me because they could see the white letters on the tires that were turned inward.

How much does it cost to get in the joint?
I only have Friday I can do it, but no place can I find the entry fee. I understand its a charity event, but it would be nice to bring enough money to be able to have a good day.

 

They’re not as picky as they used to be. Don’t quote me but the entry fee car with driver I think is like 20 or 25 bucks additional passengers I think are the same as the driver.

 

Entry fee is $20 for one day of $35 for the weekend

 

Thanks, I might run over Friday.

 

What’s the spectator cost. No vehicle just walk in. I must be blind but I couldn’t find it

 

Me and the little woman will be there.
Attend every year with our friends.
It’s my favorite show of the year.

 

Anybody up for a meet and greet?

 

That’s not a good sign!

 

I couldn't find the price, that was why I asked those that posted here.
Their web site closes down when the preregistration close, a month before the event.
Back in the early days, the cost to have a car in the show was the same (or nearly the same) as a spectator walk in.

It is a benefit show, all the proceeds go to the sponsored family (with a child with heart issues), and there is a ton of stuff going on all weekend. Fri noon to 11PM, Sat 8am to 7pm (I believe).
One on one drags on the track Fri & Sat afternoons, Dirt track racing with vintage dirt track cars (mostly 50 - 70s cars) on Friday night, followed by a demo derby. There is the outdoor car show (64 & older traditional cars, and rat rods), an indoor car show (vintage customs, show cars, & drag cars), bands playing all day, both days, an art auction, a car swap meet, the pinup contest, and vendors selling stuff. If your bored, its not their fault. But its not a cheap experience.

 

Same as with a car.