Wisconsin AutoFest 2026

June 13, 2026

The first ever Wisconsin Auto Fest 2026 will be held June 13, 2026 in Hartford, Wisconsin, on the grounds of the wonderful Wisconsin Automotive Museum. See dozens and dozens of rare Wisconsin-made pre-war cars and trucks, including FWD, Nash, Kissel, Case cars, and Mitchell. A once in a lifetime lineup of nearly a dozen rare Kissel Gold Bug Speedsters will also be featured. If you have a Wisconsin-made prewar car, come participate and enjoy!

Calling All Wisconsin Cars !

On June 13, 2026, in Hartford, Wisconsin, a never-before seen gathering of Wisconsin-made Pre-war vehicles will be showcased to the public for the first time ever! Starting at 9 AM, dozens of Nash, Mitchell, Kissel, FWD, and other exotic, locally manufactured marques will be assembled on the grounds of the Wisconsin Automotive Museum. Don’t miss these stunning cars and trucks!

A line-up of nearly a dozen extremely rare Kissel Gold Bug Speedsters, which were made in Wisconsin from 1919 until 1927, will also be present! This may be the largest ever assembly of these rare and rakish vehicles

Formal presentations by Speakers on the History of Wisconsin made vehicles, the history of Wisconsin-made Trucks, and the Nash and Kissel Marques will also be available to the public on Friday, June 12, 2026

This once-in-a-lifetime event is being sponsored by the Wisconsin Automotive Museum, The Wisconsin Classic Car Club of America, the Kissel Kar Club, and the Wisconsin section of the Nash Car Club.

There is no charge for attending this exhibition. Donations to the Wisconsin Automotive Museum are however appreciated!

Activities for car owners and their guests will occur all week, Wednesday June 10, 2026 thru Sunday June 14, 2026.

If you are interested in having your Pre-war Wisconsin-made vehicle to be a part of this historic event, please contact Dawn Bondus at the Wisconsin Automotive Museum (262-673-7999) or Ron Hausmann with the Kissel Kar Club (313-510-8463)