The Troy Traffic Jam Returns — August 2, 2026
Celebrating America's 250th
Troy's biggest car show and community fundraiser is back. From Model T's to modern exotics, 300+ show cars, live Tech Talks with automotive industry leaders, the Pedal Power 200, robotics demos, automotive art, and a full day of family-friendly fun. All in support of the educational programs at Troy Historic Village.
Mark your calendar for August 2, 2026! Keep scrolling to learn more!
360+ Show Cars | 7,500+ Attendees | 48 Sponsors | Featured on Fox 2, Detroit Free Press, WDIV
Troy Traffic Jam 2026: America's 250th
When: August 2, 2026 | 9am-3pm
Where: Columbia Center, 201 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, Michigan
How: Admission is FREE for the public with a suggested $5 parking donation that enters you to win a cash prize drawing.
Why: All proceeds support the educational programs at Troy Historic Village.
Car Registration: Pre-registration is $30/Car and is open now. Swag bags guaranteed for the first 300 cars! Click the button below to register online or click here to download and print your registration form. Please make checks payable to TROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY and mail to 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy MI 48098.
You can also grab a 2026 Troy Traffic Jam T-shirt for $25 with your pre-registration.
Day-of registration is $35/car, but we cannot guarantee there will spots available the day of the show!
Click here to register your car today!
What's New in 2026
This year's theme is America's 250th, celebrating 250 years of American innovation, industry, and automotive heritage. The car show, the programming, and the community all come together around that idea.
Returning favorites:
- Tech Talks with automotive industry leaders
- Pedal Power 200 races
- FIRST Robotics demonstrations from Troy school teams
- Automotive art displays
- Troy Police and Fire Department community booths
- Kids' activities, face painting, scavenger hunt
- Full spectrum open car show (Model T's to modern exotics and everything in between)
New for 2026:
- To be announced!
Presented by KIRCO
The 2026 Troy Traffic Jam is proudly presented by KIRCO.
Questions? Contact: TroyTrafficJam@thvmail.org
