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!

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!

Questions? Contact: TroyTrafficJam@thvmail.org

THANK YOU to our 2026 Troy Traffic Jam Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor:

KIRCO is an award-winning commercial real estate development, construction (KIRCO MANIX) and property management organization. KIRCO has planned and developed over 30 million square feet of build-to suit, own, and lease properties.

Proud Host Venue:

The Columbia Center is Metro Detroit’s premier office location, offering its tenants the best in onsite services.

Presenting the Gallagher Tech Talks Series:

Gallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management & consulting services helping clients face challenges and providing effective solutions.

Entertainment Sponsor:

Horizon has always been about people first. Listening to you, learning about you, and building relationships has been at the core of who we are and how we approach banking since 1873.

Pedal Car Sponsor:

C & N Reproductions / PedalCar.com whether you are looking for parts to restore an old pedal car, or to buy a shiny new car, or to build one yourself, C & N Reproductions / PedalCar.com are here to help.

Media Sponsor:

Hour Detroit Magazine brings you stories of regional interest along with the best restaurants, clubs, events and useful resources.

Gold Sponsors:

• APTIV
• Butzel
• CQ Marketing / Pavement Pounder Events
• Roush Performance

Silver Sponsors:

• Bowman and Brooke
• Henry Ford Health
• Lincoln of Troy
• Secure Door
• State Farm Insurance - Ann Percy

Friends of TTJ:

• B & B Collision
• Dean Sellers Ford
• GR Auto Gallery
• OHM Advisors
• Yeo & Yeo

Special Thanks To:

• Detroit Auto Dealers Association
• National Parts Depot (NPD)
• Nowicki Autosport
• Sedona Taphouse