3000 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50317
USA
Goodguys Rod & Custom Association, hosts of America’s favorite car shows, is returning to Des Moines for one of the biggest shows this season, the 31st Annual Speedway Motors Heartland Nationals presented by BASF.
This mid-summer classic event will feature over 4,000 custom hot rods, muscle cars, restored classics and trucks up to 1997 from all over the country competing for industry-leading show prizes, a Saturday night fireworks extravaganza and twilight cruise, plus additional activities for the whole family.
WHEN:
Friday, July 5, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 6, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 7, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Iowa State Fairgrounds, 3000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317
FEATURED ATTRACTIONS:
- Over 4,000 Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars, Imports and Trucks thru ’99
- Goodguys AutoCross Series – Featuring the Autocross series Optima Batteries “Duel in Des Moines” Shootout
- Saturday Night Twilight Cruising and Live Music Entertainment
- Saturday Night Fireworks Extravaganza starting at approximately 9:00pm
- Nitro Thunderfest Dragster Exhibition
- Swap Meet & Cars 4 Sale Corral
- Saturday Apple Pie Baking Contest & Watermelon Eating Contest At LMC Truck Riley Stage starting at 1pm – Participation Details
- Goodgals Gallery
- Valve Cover Races & RC Car Exhibition
- Kids Zone – Free Arts and crafts, games, prizes & more!
- Auto World Kids Make And Take in the Kids Zone Saturday 1pm / Sunday 11am
- Complimentary Shopper Shuttle Saturday 10am to 4pm to Opry Mills and Downtown Broadway on Saturday 10am – 4pm
- Burn Out Competitions
- All American Sunday welcoming American made or powered vehicles of all years