Turkey Creek Car and Motorcycle Show

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Rev up your Saturday at Merriam's 26th Annual Turkey Creek Car & Motorcycle Show! Browse classic cars, hot rods, street rods, antique cars, trucks, and custom motorcycles of every class. Plus, DJ Rick Frederick will play tunes all day, and you can grab a bite from local food vendors.

Since 2001, this annual event, held rain or shine, draws thousands of spectators to talk admire the classics and talk shop. Held high above Turkey Creek in beautiful downtown Merriam at the Merriam Marketplace.

Have a classic car? Registration is open!

You’ve built it, restored it, and perfected it – now bring your classic out for everyone to admire!

$30 / car preregistration (guaranteed swag bag)
$40 / car day-of registration (if space is available)

More than 60 awards!

The Turkey Creek Car and Motorcycle Show celebrates automotive passion with a unique awards format—no vehicle classes, just great rides, great stories, and great recognition. With over 60 awards presented, every participant has a chance to shine.

Grand Prize drawing: $4,000 gift certificate
Young Gun Award: $500 gift certificate (Participants under 25 years old are eligible for this special honor)
Top 20 Awards: Recognizing twenty outstanding vehicles for craftsmanship, creativity, and overall appeal.
Choice Awards: Sponsors and community leaders each choose a vehicle that captures their attention, resulting in a wide variety of special recognition awards.
Theme Awards: Presented to vehicles that best embody the year’s event theme.
Motoring Memory: Have your story featured in the Car Show Calendar! See below for details.

Motoring Memories

Have a meaningful automotive story? Submit your 500‑word story with your entry by August 31. The winning story will be featured in next year's Car Show Calendar and used in event promotions.

Submit Story

Food Vendors

Fuel up while you check out the cars and motorcycles! With an all-day lineup of food trucks, you can grab a bite, cool treat, or something delicious to keep you going as you enjoy the show.

Polar Oasis
M and D's
KC Que
The Juan and Only

Spectator Parking

Spectators are encouraged to park in the following locations:

57th & Merriam Drive: Lot north of Merriam Marketplace

5701 Merriam Drive (The former Irene B. French Community Center)
Access parking from Kessler Lane

5717 Kessler Lane

Merriam Christian Church, 9401 Johnson Drive

Waterfall Park, 5191 Merriam Drive
Follow the Turkey Creek Streamway Trail to the Car Show.

Accessible parking is available at 58th Terrace and Hocker Drive.

If you arrive on bicycle, please dismount before entering the show. Designated bike parking is available by the bridge over Turkey Creek.

Spectator Parking Map(PDF, 361KB)

Sponsorship Opportunities

Gold Level – $500

GOLD LEVEL EXCLUSIVE - Eligible for winner of $4,000 Grand Door Prize and/or $500 Young Gun Award winner to spend gift certificate in full or part at sponsoring business
Logo included in all print promotional material, t-shirts, social media, event announcements and signage
Booth space day of event under Merriam Marketplace Pavilion
Two current year Car and Motorcycle Show Calendar with logo prominently displayed on calendar jacket (2)
Two Car and Motorcycle Show T-shirts

Silver Level Sponsor – $250

Business listed in all print promotional material, t-shirts, event announcements and signage
Current year Car Show Calendar with logo displayed on 6 months
Car Show T-shirt