BUCKTOBERFEST CAR MEET – 2026

BUCKTOBERFEST CAR SHOW

PRESENTED BY JEFF BELZER’S CHEVROLET

Saturday, October 3rd | 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. | Buck Hill

Summer’s out. Fall’s in. And your garage door is about to open.

Remember Weekly Wheels Car + Bike Meets? That electric feeling when the hood pops, the crowd gathers, and someone’s Skyline makes a grown adult weep openly? Good. Now imagine that energy, but bigger — with a $500 check on the line and a chairlift running in the background like it’s already dreaming of snow.

Welcome to the inaugural Bucktoberfest Car Show, the automotive centerpiece of Bucktoberfest, Buck Hill’s fall festival celebrating the last golden weekend of summer, the crisp start of sweater weather, and yes, the not-so-distant sound of edges carving fresh corduroy. (Ski season, we see you lurking in the wings. Patience.)

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WHY BE HERE

This isn’t a parking-lot show-and-shine where somebody’s daily sedan with a spoiler sneaks onto the lineup. We’re building something for people who care about what’s under the hood; the Weekly Wheels crowd, the JDM diehards, the muscle car purists, the tastefully-widebody-and-proud-of-it builders. Think classics, hot rods, sports cars, modified builds, lifted overlanders, sleepers, and everything in between. 

The hooks, because we know you skimmed straight here:

🏆 $20 entry gets your vehicle in the show
💰 $500 cash for the #1 People’s Choice winner
🥇 Top 10 vehicles take home trophies
👀 Free for spectators — bring the whole crew
🗳️ Every spectator votes for their top five favorites
🚗 Buck Hill Best in Show and Jeff Belzer’s Best in Show, hand-picked by the pros

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MORE FUN STUFF

While the show floor fills with the best metal the south metro has to offer, Bucktoberfest is unfolding around it, think chairlift rides, a fall festival atmosphere, a beer dabbler for the 21+ crowd, live music, and family-friendly activities for the kids who’d rather chase pumpkins than admire a paint job. (More details dropping soon — we promise it’ll be worth the wait.)

Whether you’re rolling in to enter your build, cast your votes, sip a seasonal brew, or just enjoy a Saturday outside with the family before Minnesota does its Minnesota thing, Bucktoberfest has a lane for you.

THE DETAILS

Date: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Time: 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Show Vehicle Entry: $20
Spectators: Free
Location: Buck Hill Ski and Snowboard Area | 15400 Buck Hill Rd Burnsville, MN 55306

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VEHICLE GUIDELINES

We love your car. Truly. But so we can keep this event feeling like an actual enthusiast show and not a Walmart parking lot on a Friday night, make sure you register a show quality car.

We’re rolling out the red carpet for:

– Classic & Antique – Pre-1985 cars and trucks in excellent condition, restored, or well-maintained survivors
– Muscle Cars & Hot Rods – American classics from all eras, including modern muscle like Chargers, Mustangs, and Camaros
– Sports Cars & Supercars – Porsches, Corvettes, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Supras — the vehicles that make phones come out
– Modified Vehicles – Tastefully built stance, track, widebody, and similar setups that show real craftsmanship
– JDM & Euro Builds – Skylines, NSXs, BMW M-Series, Audi RS, VW GTI, and the rest of the enthusiast import scene
– Trucks & Off-Road Builds – Lifted trucks, off-roaders, Baja-style rigs, and overland builds ready for anything
– Performance Sedans & Exotics – M Badge, AMGs, Tesla Plaids, RS models — the sleeper hitters and the show-offs alike
– Unique & Specialty Vehicles – One-off builds, retro-mods, specialty vehicles, and electric conversions that make people ask “wait, what IS that?”

And what we’re kindly asking to sit this one out:

– Stock economy cars, commuter vehicles, and everyday daily drivers
– Unfinished projects still rocking primer, mismatched panels, or an “it’s a work in progress” story
– Vehicles with excessive rust, major body damage, or general rough shape
– Anything that hasn’t seen a wash bucket in a while
– Minivans, stock SUVs, and other vehicles that, no offense, just aren’t what this show is about

To be clear: we’re not trying to be gatekeepers for gatekeeping’s sake. We just want every vehicle on that show floor to earn a second look, so the show stays as sharp as the cars in it.

Let’s make the first Bucktoberfest Car Show presented by Jeff Belzer’s Chevrolet one for the books, before the lifts start spinning for an entirely different kind of ride.
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PARTICIPANT INFORMATION & TERMS

Instructions: Please arrive with your registered vehicle clean and show-ready. Follow Buck Hill staff directions for check-in and parking. Drive slowly and use caution throughout the event area. Additional arrival and event details may be sent prior to October 3rd.

Disclaimer: Participation is at your own risk. Buck Hill Entertainment, Inc. and event partners are not responsible for theft, loss, or damage to vehicles or personal property, except as required by law. Participants are responsible for proper licensing and insurance. Photos and video taken at the event may be used for promotional purposes.

Terms and Conditions: By registering, you agree that your vehicle meets the published event guidelines. Buck Hill reserves the right to refuse entry or remove vehicles that do not meet event standards or create a safety concern. Burnouts, racing, reckless driving, and excessive revving are prohibited. Award and voting decisions are final.

ABOUT JEFF BELZER’S CHEVROLET

Jeff Belzer’s Chevrolet has proudly served Lakeville and the greater Twin Cities area since 1980 as a family-owned and operated dealership. Rooted in community, value, and trust, we’re honored to be recognized as Minnesota’s #1 Volume Chevrolet Dealer since 2013 and a Chevrolet Dealer of the Year since 2016. Whether you’re purchasing your first vehicle, upgrading to your next, or expanding your business fleet – our team is committed to delivering an exceptional experience across sales, service, and collision repair. Visit us in-store at 21111 Cedar Avenue in Lakeville or online at JeffBelzersChevy.com and discover why so many choose Jeff Belzer’s for their vehicle needs!