2025 Winter Rod and Speed Show
Returns to Linn County Expo in Albany
All roads lead to one of the best shows in the Northwest!
Located in Albany, Oregon at the Linn County Expo Center, the Winter Rod and Speeed Show returns January 17-18, 2025. Over 100 cars, including hot rods, muscle cars, bikes, low riders, custom trucks and race cars from all over the Northwest gather for an unusual car show like no other!
See cars from as far away as Seattle and Spokane!
We got'em from the best to even a couple of the absolute worst, the Winter Rod and Speed Show has something for everyone! Meet NHRA FUNNY CAR DRIVER and SHOW HOST BUDDY HULL!
FRIDAY NIGHT is KLOO FM Night! Rock to Back Again!!!
On Friday night, it's KLOO FM NIGHT. Rock out to the sounds of Back Again! Back Again has open for such bands as the Fabulous thunderbirds, Cheap Trick, Blue Oyster Cult and even 38 Special! They will be playing your favorite 70's and 80's hits live on the show floor. Bring a canned or non-perishable food item on Friday night and you will get in for 5.00! These items will be accepted on Saturday too but only counts as a 3.00 off coupon.
Swap Meet and Model Car Extravaganza!!!
On Saturday, there is a swap meet in the Santiam Building and in the front lobby there is a giant model car contest. Bring a completed model for the contest and get in the show for free!
Give Aways Each Day!!!
Free Hot Wheel cars for the first 50 kids each day! For the adults tickets to Woodburn Dragstrip and Willametter Speedway will randomly be given away! |
Car Entry and Vendor Applications
To download a printable car exhibitor application
DOWNLOAD CAR EXHIBITOR APPLICATION HERE
DOWNLOWD VENDOR EXHIBITOR APPLIATION HERE
Special Car Exhibitor and Vendor Confirmation information!
If you have entered the Winter Rod and Speed Show and have NOT recieved a confirmation then it may be in your spam filter! If we have cashed your check you are in the show. It's that simple. If you have not recieved a confirmation or any communication from us since mailing in your application then please call Rich Bailey at 503-370-9164 right away. Also, folks that did not include an email in the application will recieve a delayed response via US Mail.
Charitable Giving information
The Winter Rod and Speed Show is NOT officially recognized as a charity by the US or State Government. Each year a very generous portion of the proceeds are donated at will to a 501C3 charity after expense are met while an additional amount is held back and used for seed money for the following year to cover deposits, promotions, printing, advertising, and some travel expenses to get the show off the ground.
Air fare and lodging for featured guests may also be included while organizing this event. In addition, a Food Drive is held on the Friday Night of the event and annually collects over 1,000 lbs of nonperishable food is collected for FISH of Albany. Since 2022, FISH of Albany has been selected as the show's beneficiary. Your participation and understanding as a vendor, a car exhibitor or a spectator is very important to the success of this incredible charity.
To see photos from a prior Winter Rod and Speed Show CLICK HERE