Iola Car Show

09/04/2026

Stop by the grounds and grab at pic at the Vintage Mobil Station!

09/03/2026

Thanks for the share Waupaca County Post! It's shaping up to be a beautiful weekend for our Return to Iola Day | THIS SATURDAY!

Car enthusiasts will gather in Iola Sept. 5 for “Return to Iola Day,” a community demonstration aimed at driving local business activity and economic support.
Check out our website for more information:
https://waupacanow.com/news/

09/03/2026

𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗼𝗹𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 #𝟯: Rustic Grill at Glacier Wood!

If you’re looking for the perfect way to wrap up Return to Iola Day | THIS SATURDAY!, this is it.

Rustic Grill has great food, delicious drinks and a fun crew that always makes it a good time. 🎉🎊

And for Saturday night, they’ll be serving:
Prime Rib Dinner – $29 🥩
Roasted NY Strip Dinner – $21🔪

After a full day of cruising around Iola, that sounds like a pretty solid way to end the night.

And while you’re there, don’t forget about Glacier Wood Golf Club right next door. One lucky Stay & Play winner will also receive 18 rounds of golf as part of the prize package. ⛳🏌️‍♀️

Just scan the Return to Iola QR code at any participating location on Saturday to enter.

𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐉𝐨𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦… 𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐮𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐚 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭. 😉🥃😂

Come hungry, grab a drink, and end Return to Iola Day with us at Rustic Grill!

09/02/2026

We’re showing off one of the biggest prizes you can win during Return to Iola Day! 👏

One lucky winner will receive a two-night stay at our Oasis Retreat House, right next to the Iola Car Show grounds, plus gift cards to a few of our favorite local stops around Iola. 🏠☕🥗⛳

The best part? Entering is easy. 📱

Just scan the Return to Iola QR code at any participating location on Saturday and you’ll be entered for your chance to win the Stay & Play Package. 🏆

Take a look inside the Oasis in the video, then come spend the day with us in !



You can also check out the Oasis Retreat House on Airbnb here: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1745776089290808333

09/01/2026

🍕 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗡 𝗧𝗢 𝗜𝗢𝗟𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗣 #𝟮: Iola Mills! 🍨

For our second featured stop, we’re heading to Iola Mills for lunch! 🥰

Iola Mills has become such a fun part of downtown Iola, with great food, a beautiful historic setting and something new happening all summer long. Their menu includes pizza, paninis, salads, espresso and more, plus their delicious house-made gelato with flavors that change regularly. 🥗

But there’s a lot more happening at the Mill than just food. Throughout the summer, they bring in 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, creating a place where you can grab a meal, hang out and enjoy something different each time you stop in.

We also love seeing the continued investment they’re making in this historic property. Iola Mills has a long history in our community, and its current owners have spent years restoring and finding new life for the property.

So on Return to Iola Day | THIS SATURDAY!, make Iola Mills one of your stops! Grab some lunch, save room for gelato and don’t forget to scan the Return to Iola QR code while you’re there for your chance to win our Stay & Play Package and other prizes!

📍 Iola Mills | 300 N. Main Street, Iola

08/31/2026

🚗 Return to Iola Day is THIS Saturday! We hope to see you there!

- https://mailchi.mp/b5326b468554/return-to-iola-day-is-this-saturday-we-hope-to-see-you-there

08/31/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 - 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀! 🎉🙌❤

Keep an eye out for our Return to Iola Day | THIS SATURDAY! QR codes at participating locations. Scan the code while you’re there and enter for a chance to win our 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 & 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞, which includes:

🏡 A 2-night stay at the Oasis Retreat House
☕ $25 to Iola Coffee Co.
🍽️ $50 to Iola Mills
🍔 $50 to Rustic Grill at Glacier Wood
⛳ 18 holes at Glacier Wood Golf Club

Bring your collector car, hot rod, muscle car, truck or daily driver and come spend this Saturday in Iola. We’re bringing the car community back into town for a relaxed day of cars, local food, shopping and supporting our community. The goal is simple: cruise in, explore Iola and enjoy the day!

There’s no purchase necessary to enter. Just stop in, scan the QR code and get your entry in on Saturday!

08/30/2026

🚨 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘! 👕

Missed your chance to grab Iola Car Show gear at the show? Or maybe you got home and realized you definitely needed one more shirt. 😉

𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑷𝒐𝒔𝒕-𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝑴𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑺𝒂𝒍𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝑳𝑰𝑽𝑬!

🛒 Shop the sale here:
https://www.brandsbytraders.com/collections/iola-car-show-gear

Thanks for another incredible year in Iola! ❤️🤍💙 Whether you were here all three days or just want a little piece of the show, now’s a great time to stock up!

Most of our merch sold out at the show, so these items are being made to order by our supplier and will begin shipping in a few weeks ❤️ There is currently no closing date for the online store. Please note: All orders must be placed online and will be shipped directly to you. In-store pickup is not available.

Shop official Iola Car Show merchandise and gear. From event apparel to hats and accessories, grab your Iola favorites and represent one of America’s biggest automotive traditions.

08/28/2026

First stop (but truly any stop) for the Return to Iola Day | Saturday, September 5 is Iola Coffee Co.!!! ☕

They have the cutest, coziest space, an incredible mural from the early 1900s, and delicious drinks and food. They'll be staffed and ready for you - stop by before 2 pm and check out this gem.