2026 Upcoming Events

Big Rock Classic Car Show
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Registration: 8am-11am.
Show: 8am-4pm
2026 Feature
America Turns 250
Patriotic Themed Vehicles
In honor of the United States 250th Anniversary, or Sesquicentennial, being celebrated on July 4, 2026, to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Big Rock Classic Car, Truck, Tractor and Motorcycle Show, will celebrate everything Red, White and Blue, with unique vehicles on display for this special event.
THE MAIN EVENT
2026 BIG ROCK CLASSIC CAR, TRUCK, TRACTOR, AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW
All vehicles must be 25 years or older
Registration 8am-11am. Show 8am-4pm
The best car show in Big Rock! 2025 we had 420 registered vehicles!
Free registration, free admission, and free parking. Trophies awarded at 3:30
5 B's Pork Chop and Chicken Lunch served from 11:30 to 1:30.
Concession Stand, 50/50 , Raffles, 3D Sound DJ, Trivia, Ice Cream from Hill's Country Store
Prairie State Railroad Club will be providing free train rides on their small gauge railroad from 12:00pm-3:00pm.
Free face painting from 12:00pm-3:00pm
Custom graphic event T-Shirts available.
All proceeds and donations benefit the Big Rock Historical Society.
Come out and enjoy the day with us. Rain or shine, we’ll have a good time!

Sycamore Steam Show
August 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2026
Train Rides Available Daily
10:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Closed During The Parade
2:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Big Rock Plowing Match & Festival
September 18th - 20th, 2026
Train Rides Available Daily
Friday Evening: 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Saturday: 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Closed During Church Service
Sunday: 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Pumpkin Train Festival
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Train Rides Available
1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
&
5:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Closed for Volunteer Break
4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
