Critical Shifts:
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Massive Regional Vehicle Showcase: Features over 1,000 pre-1996 specialty vehicles—including street rods, customs, and muscle cars—at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center on September 25–26, 2026.
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Significant Participant Giveaways: Offers registered attendees access to over $61,000 in merchandise prizes and three separate $2,000 cash drawings throughout the two-day event.
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Full Schedule of Attractions & Industry Exhibits: Combines dynamic displays—such as Spotlight Builder Star Customs GR, a swap meet, and the "Circle of Winners"—with a commercial exhibit hall housing dozens of automotive manufacturers and dealers.
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The National Street Rod Association (NSRA) is presenting the 46th Annual Street Rod Nationals North, the premier automotive celebration in the region, on Friday and Saturday, September 25 and 26, 2026, at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center in Kalamazoo, Mich
Automotive enthusiasts from across the north central United States and Canada will converge in Kalamazoo for this spectacular two-day event featuring over 1,000 pre-1996 specialty vehicles. Attendees can expect an impressive display of street rods, cool customs, pick-ups, muscle cars, pro-touring builds, and a wide variety of other unique vehicles that highlight the enduring popularity of the specialty vehicle hobby.
This event offers guests an up-close look at some of the finest examples of automotive craftsmanship. In addition to the spectacular car show, the weekend will feature a full schedule of family-friendly activities and attractions, including:
- Women’s World/Arts & Crafts Show
- Slot Car Drag Racing Demonstration
- MHRA Rod Repair Shop
- Kids’ Games & Coloring Contest
- Vintage Automotive Parts Swap Meet
- Nick Donovan’s Rockin’ Road Show
- Live band performance preceding the Awards Program
Registered participants will have the chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes through NSRA’s Super Prize Program, which will award more than $61,000 in merchandise throughout the weekend. Three separate $2,000 cash drawings are held during the event. One on Friday for the participants that pre-registered for the event and two more on Saturday for all participants.
Our Spotlight Builder will be Star Customs GR, will showcase vehicles both days of the event.
On Saturday, the popular “Streets of Rods” will take place, followed by the “Circle of Winners” display featuring all award-winning vehicles. The Awards Ceremony is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Dozens of manufacturers and dealers will fill the exhibit hall with the latest specialty automotive equipment, parts, accessories, and supplies.
For more information and participant registration, visit the National Street Rod Association.
