About This Festival

The MainStreet Rockville Cruise In and Car Show is a one-day event held on June 7, 2025, at the Historic Courthouse Square in Rockville, Parke County, Indiana. The event runs from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and features a showcase of antique and classic cars, trucks, bikes, and motorcycles. Participants can register their vehicles to compete for trophies. The event atmosphere combines a lively car show with street music, food trucks, and access to 17 unique store fronts around the courthouse square, including a variety store, antique shops, a winery, theater, and dining options, creating a festive and family-friendly vibe.

The surrounding area is the charming and historic Rockville Courthouse Square, known for its well-preserved courthouse and quaint local businesses, making it a pleasant place to browse older architecture and small shops while enjoying the event. The vibe is nostalgic and community-centered, appealing to car enthusiasts, families, and visitors seeking a relaxed yet engaging outing.

Activities at the event include:

  • Viewing and exhibiting classic and custom cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bikes
  • Vehicle registration and competition for trophies
  • Music played throughout the event by DJs or live performers
  • Shopping at about 17 unique local storefronts, including antique and gift shops
  • Enjoying food and drink from local vendors and food trucks on the square
  • Exploring local cultural attractions like the winery and theater nearby

A rough schedule is:

  • 10:00 AM: Event starts with vehicle arrivals and registration
  • 10:00 AM–2:00 PM: Car show viewing, music, shopping, food vendors open
  • 2:00 PM: Event concludes

The event is handicapped accessible and free to attend, although there is a registration fee for vehicle participants. It is sponsored by MainStreet Rockville and organized to promote local business and community spirit alongside a fun vehicle exhibition.

Historically, the event appears to be an annual tradition celebrating classic automobiles and local culture, fostering community engagement by bringing together car lovers and visitors to the historic downtown Rockville area. The integration of local shops and cultural venues helps maintain the small-town charm while offering a vibrant, social festival atmosphere.