The 2026 Minnesota car show season kicks off with the 68^thannual GSTA Rod & Custom Spectacular Car Show presented by BrainerdInternational Raceway, April 11 & 12, 2026 at the Canterbury Park ExpoCenter.

See the area’s finest array of invite-only Hot Rods, Customs, StreetMachines, and Motorcycles on display at Minnesota’s oldest indoor motorized event.

Bring the whole family, kids can take part in a scavenger hunt, sit in areal race car, and pick up a FREE Hot Wheels car from Sgt. Hot Wheels (whilesupplies last).

Kids and adults can also take part in the Model Car Spectacular,featuring homebuilt miniature rods, customs, street machines, and drag cars.

Car owners compete in a number of judged categories, including:  Best in Class, Best of Show, and more, with morethan $7,500 in prize money and awards up for grabs.

A portion of the show proceeds will benefit charitable organizationsincluding the Newgate School “Wheels for Women” program, and the MinnesotaStreet Rod Association Scholarship Fund.

WHERE:                           

Canterbury Park Expo Center

1100 Canterbury Road, Shakopee

HOURS:                            

Saturday, April 11                         9a.m. – 8 p.m.

Sunday, April 12                            9a.m. – 6 p.m.

TICKETS:                         

$18 for Adults ($20 at the door)

$6 for Juniors (Age 6 – 15)

Free for Kids under 6

LINK to Tickets

Free parking!

WEBSITE:

www.gstarod-custom.com