Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run

Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run Experience the Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run in picturesque Mena Arkansas, surrounded by the stunning Ouachita Mountains. Don't miss this iconic event!

Join us for a celebration of classic cars, hot rods, and the spirit of the open road.

We hope you all had an unforgettable weekend at the 51st Annual Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run! Thank you to all of our sponso...
08/30/2026

We hope you all had an unforgettable weekend at the 51st Annual Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run! Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, registrants, volunteers, spectators, and EVERYONE who makes Rod a run what it is. ❤️

We’d like to take a moment to congratulate our award winners 🏆

TOP 10
• Junior Turnbow with a green 1930 Ford A-Model
• Gary Carter with a green 1955 Ford F100
• Eddie Hughes with a white 1970 Pontiac GTO
• Mike Hooper with an orange & black 1969 Chevy Camaro
• Phillip Johnson with a black 1966 Chevy Chevelle SS
• Frank Stevens with a blue 1965 Volkswagen Hatchback
• Tim & Renee Smithson with a white 1974 GMC Jimmy
• David Ford with a red 1949 Ford F-1
• Jeremy Jones with a gray 1934 Ford Sedan
• Jackie Collins with a white 1953 Chevy Custom

BEST 4x4
• Skip Smith with a green 1973 Ford Bronco

BEST INTERIOR
• Frank Stevens with a blue 1965 Volkswagen Hatchback

BEST PAINT
• Terry & Wendy Talley with a turquoise 1956 Dodge A-100

BEST ENGINE
• David Ford with a red 1949 Ford F1

BEST RAT ROD
• Keri Jackson with a brown 1929 Ford A

BEST BIKE
• Tim & Renee Smithson with a black & green 2024 shop-made motorized bar stool

LONGEST DISTANCE DRIVEN
• Dave & Cheryl Sproul with a black 1936 Ford Tudor, traveling 670 miles from Illinois!

KIDS CHOICE AWARD
• Ron & Charlotte Hammers with a red 1967 Pontiac Firebird

PEOPLES CHOICE AWARD
• Buddy & Faye Dotson with a red & white 1956 Cadillac Coupe

MARK CAMPBELL AWARD
• Mark Whisenhunt with a red & white 1960 Chevy Corvette, pictured below

The show might be over, but the fun is just getting started 😎Take a break, cool off, then head back into Mena for tonigh...
08/29/2026

The show might be over, but the fun is just getting started 😎

Take a break, cool off, then head back into Mena for tonight’s Street Cruise!

Cruise around town to the locations listed on our flyer for even more food and fun! There will be no street closures, so park wherever you’d like.

Let us know in the comments which location you’re headed to first 👇🏼

🎉🏁 TOMORROW'S THE DAY! 🏁🎉After months of planning, the wait is finally over!Tomorrow, the 51st Annual Queen Wilhelmina R...
08/27/2026

🎉🏁 TOMORROW'S THE DAY! 🏁🎉

After months of planning, the wait is finally over!

Tomorrow, the 51st Annual Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run officially kicks off, and we can't wait to welcome classic car enthusiasts from across the country to Mena for an unforgettable weekend.

The cars are polished, the goody bags are packed, our businesses are ready, and our community is excited to show you the hospitality that has made Rod Run a tradition for more than five decades.

To everyone traveling our way—drive safely! To our volunteers, sponsors, businesses, and everyone who has helped make this event possible—thank you for being part of what makes Rod Run so special.

Let's fill Mena with classic cars, great memories, and plenty of horsepower. We'll see you tomorrow! 🚗❤️🏁

We’ll have an awesome lineup of vendors bringing plenty of shopping, food, and fun to both days of Rod Run!📍 Friday, Aug...
08/27/2026

We’ll have an awesome lineup of vendors bringing plenty of shopping, food, and fun to both days of Rod Run!

📍 Friday, August 28: Janssen Park in Mena
📍 Saturday, August 29: Queen Wilhelmina State Park

Come check out the vendors, support local businesses, grab something you love, and enjoy a full weekend of classic cars and mountain fun! 🏁⛰️

A big THANK YOU to WestArk Heat & Air for donating items to our 51st Annual Rod Run goody bags! 🏁🚗We’re so thankful for ...
08/26/2026

A big THANK YOU to WestArk Heat & Air for donating items to our 51st Annual Rod Run goody bags! 🏁🚗

We’re so thankful for the local businesses that continue to support Rod Run and help us make this annual event such a great experience for our participants. Your generosity is truly appreciated!

🔥🏁 ONLY 2 DAYS TO GO! 🏁🔥This is the moment we've been waiting for!Hotels are filling up. Trailers are being loaded. Cars...
08/26/2026

🔥🏁 ONLY 2 DAYS TO GO! 🏁🔥

This is the moment we've been waiting for!

Hotels are filling up. Trailers are being loaded. Cars are getting their final shine. Our local businesses are ready to welcome visitors, and our community can't wait to kick off an unforgettable weekend.

Whether you're making the drive across town or across state lines, thank you for being part of the 51st Annual Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run. Safe travels, and get ready for an incredible weekend in the Ouachita Mountains!

Who's already packed and ready to roll? 🚗💨

⏳🚗 3 DAYS UNTIL ROD RUN! 🚗⏳The finishing touches are happening, the excitement is building, and before we know it, downt...
08/25/2026

⏳🚗 3 DAYS UNTIL ROD RUN! 🚗⏳

The finishing touches are happening, the excitement is building, and before we know it, downtown Mena will be filled with chrome, classics, and familiar faces.

Whether you've been coming for decades or you're making your very first trip, we're counting down the hours until we get to welcome you to the 51st Annual Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run. We can't wait to see old friends, make new ones, and celebrate another incredible weekend together.

See you in just 3 days! 🏁

This Saturday night, we want to see all those amazing Rod Run cars cruising the streets of Mena and stopping in at our l...
08/25/2026

This Saturday night, we want to see all those amazing Rod Run cars cruising the streets of Mena and stopping in at our local businesses for live music, specials, discounts, open houses, food, activities, and more! 🚗💨

Think of it as a city-wide afterparty for the Queen Wilhelmina Rod Run! Locals are absolutely invited to join in on the fun! See the flyer for info on which businesses are participating.

There’s no cost, no road closures, and no pressure to follow a designated route. Just enjoy the cars, visit participating businesses, and keep the fun going in town after the Rod Run!

Don’t just head home when the Rod Run is over… come cruise the streets, support our local businesses, and see what Mena has going on! ❤️

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524 Sherwood Avenue
Mena, AR
71953

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+14793942912

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