Motorfest Schedule
Mark your calendars! Marshall Motorfest is returning with a revved-up lineup of classic car excitement! Prepare to witness up to 300 stunning vehicles cruise through downtown before taking their place of honor along Michigan Avenue. This family-friendly extravaganza boasts live music, fun games, tasty food trucks, FREE Ford test drives, Rockabilly Costume Contests for all ages, and a thrilling car show. Get ready for a fantastic day celebrating automotive history and community spirit at Marshall Motorfest!
CLASSICS & COCKTAILS + Registration/Packet Pick-Up
Friday, July 31 from 6-8pm at Venue 19Zero9, $25/pp, 112 N. Eagle St. Tickets not needed to register or pick up your packets. Several classic cars will be parked in front of the building, and a Social District cash bar and retro-style appetizers will be available inside. Tickets are $25/pp and can be purchased at SchulersRestaurant.com/product/classicsandcocktails/
MOVIES AT THE AIRPORT - “CARS 2”
Friday, July 31 from 9:30pm-11:30pm at Brooks Airfield, Free Entry, 1243 S. Kalamazoo Ave. Bring your lawn chair or blanket to the airfield to see a movie projected onto the hanger door. Refreshments will be available for purchase from the Airport Board: hot dogs, chips, popcorn, candy, soda, water.
KIDS SCAVENGER HUNT
Monday, July 20 – Saturday, August 1 at participating Downtown Marshall businesses, Free. Locate posters in the windows of participating businesses and find the pictured Hot Wheels® car inside the store. Get a stamp for each car you find on your racetrack and turn in your score card for a fun prize at the Motorfest Merch Tent.
DAVID CHAPPLE ARTWORK AND MUSCLE CAR FACTS
Saturday, August 1 on kiosks in Downtown Marshall, Free.
CARS & COFFEE + Registration/Packet Pick-Up
Saturday, August 1 from 9-11am at DeNooyer Chevrolet, Free, 1201 W. Michigan Ave.
ROCKABILLY CONTESTS
Saturday, August 1 from 2:30pm-3:30pm at Center Stage in Downtown Marshall, Free. A Rockabilly costume contest with categories for both kids and adults. Come see who will win Miss Motorfest 2026!
KID ZONE
Saturday, August 1 from noon-5pm at North Jefferson Street in Downtown Marshall. Food and games.
FORD TEST DRIVES
Saturday, August 1 from noon-5pm at South Jefferson Street in Downtown Marshall, Free. Test drive a Ford Mustang® Dark Horse® or an all electric Ford Mustang Mach-E®.
DARK HORSE AFTER PARTY
Saturday, August 1 from 6-11pm at Dark Horse Brewery, Free Entry, 511 S. Kalamazoo Ave. Continue the party at Dark Horse with live music, Motorfest pizzas and specials on root beer.
MOVIES AT THE AIRPORT - “CANNONBALL RUN”
Saturday, August 1 from 9:30-11:30pm at Brooks Airfield, Free Entry, 1243 S Kalamazoo Ave. Bring your lawn chair or blanket to the airfield to see a movie projected onto the hanger door. Refreshments will be available for purchase from the Airport Board: hot dogs, chips, popcorn, candy, soda, water.
