The Chamber board meetings happen the second Wednesday of each month and are open to the public. The agenda will be posted at City Hall 24 hours prior to any meeting. more info...
The Chamber board meetings happen the second Wednesday of each month and are open to the public. The agenda will be posted at City Hall 24 hours prior to any meeting. more info...
The 50th Anniversary Miss Frontier Days Pageant will be held on September 20th, 2026, as part of this year’s historic Frontier Days celebration. Contestants will compete in the categories of Tiny, Tot, Little, Junior, and Miss, with all categories crowned on pageant day except for the Miss division. The 2026 Miss Frontier Days will be crowned on September 26th, 2026, right before the Frontier Days Parade kicks off, and will receive a $500 scholarship.
Early registration opens May 25th and closes August 29th. Late registration begins August 3rd, with all registration fees increasing by $5 at that time.
Registration Fees
Tiny (0-3) & Tot (pre-K-2nd): $25 early registration Little (3rd-5th grade): $30 early registration Junior (6th-8th grade) & Miss (Freshman-Senior): $35 early registration
Important Dates
Practice Days: August 30th, September 8th, September 13th Optional Practice Day: September 17th Full Dress Rehearsal: September 19th Pageant: September 20th Miss Frontier Days Crowning: September 26th before the parade
This year, we are excited to offer professional headshots for contestants. Headshots will be free for Miss Frontier Days contestants and available for $15 per contestant in all other categories.
Please note that all Miss contestants are expected to be present on September 26th for the crowning of the 2026 Miss Frontier Days before the parade. This milestone year is a special opportunity to honor our past, celebrate our future, and crown the next young lady who will represent the heart and pride of Frontier Days.
We are excited to welcome vehicles of all ages, styles, and builds to the 2026 Frontier Days Car Show as part of our 50th Anniversary Frontier Days Celebration!
This year’s celebration will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, and we are looking forward to a great day filled with classic cars, custom builds, community fun, and hometown pride.
A special thank you to KIRC 105.9 FM Real Country, our 2026 Frontier Days Car Show Sponsor, for helping make this year’s Car Show possible.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Location: Empty lot east of 4th Street between E. Main Street and E. Washington Street Registration Fee: $25 per vehicle Check-In: 8:00 AM Awards Ceremony: 1:00 PM
Each registered vehicle must select one category for judging.
Vehicle Categories
A trophy will be awarded in each category.
Classic & Modified Cars by Era
Pre-1960s – Stock
Pre-1960s – Modified
1960s – Stock
1960s – Modified
1970s – Stock
1970s – Modified
1980s – Stock
1980s – Modified
1990s – Stock
1990s – Modified
2000s to Present – Stock
2000s to Present – Modified
Specialty Categories
Trucks – Classic, Pre-1980
Trucks – Modern, 1980 & Up
4x4 & Off-Road Builds
Rat Rods / Hot Rods
Import / Tuner Cars
Motorcycles – Classic & Custom
Trophy Awards
In addition to category trophies, special awards will be presented for:
Best of Show — $250 Cash Prize Judge’s Choice People’s Choice Driver’s Choice — Participant Voting Most Unique / Outrageous Ride
Early Registration Incentive
Be one of the first 25 vehicles to register and receive a FREE swag bag packed with car-friendly goodies and local surprises.
Swag bags will include a collectible 2026 Frontier Days Car Show dash plaque.
Important Notes
Registration is $25 per vehicle.
Each vehicle may be entered into one judging category.
Participants should plan to arrive for check-in beginning at 8:00 AM.
Awards will be presented at 1:00 PM.
This event is part of the full Frontier Days celebration, which will include the parade, food trucks, vendors, live music, kid zone, pet show, and more.
Join us for a milestone year as we celebrate 50 years of Frontier Days and 135 years of Tecumseh. We cannot wait to see the cars, trucks, motorcycles, and custom builds that roll into this year’s show!
