12th Annual Sterling Car Show May 4

Sterling Main Street’s Annual Car Show, now in its 12th year, returns to the Sterling
Marketplace, 111 W. Second Street in Downtown Sterling, IL, Sunday, May 4, 2025.  The venue is adjacent to the Twin City Farmers Market.

“Moving our Car Show to the Marketplace last year was a huge success, with a record
number of vehicles attending.  We look forward to growing the show in this new
location,” said Robin Duncan, Main Street Board President and Car Show Committee Chair.

Early registration is now available online at https://sterlingmainstreet.org/events/car-show.  Or stop at the Sterling Main Street Office during business hours.  Registration will open at 8:00 a.m., onsite, the day of the event.  This is a judged show; all makes, models, and years are welcome.

Awards will be presented to the Top 40; Mayor’s Choice; Best of Show.  Judging begins at noon, and the show closes after awards are presented, around 2:30 p.m.

A 50/50 raffle will be held, with the drawing at 2:00, before the awards ceremony begins.  The registration fee for vehicles entering the show is $12 in advance or $15 on show day.  Spectator admission is free!

3-D Sound will be the Master of Ceremonies.  Purchase Breakfast on site from the Twin City Farmers Market.  Additional food vendors, including the Sterling Optimists and Main Squeeze, will be available as well.

Sterling Main Street would like to thank the businesses whose sponsorship make this event possible:  Sterling Chevrolet; Sterling Commercial Roofing; Sauk Valley Bank; Jake Gerdes State Farm; Hawg House Saloon; Sterling Motors; Showplace Antiques & Treasures.