Iron County cruise leads into Father’s Day car and tractor show
A cruise through Crystal Falls, Alpha, Gaastra and Caspian will roll into Genesee Street, where the 48th annual show backs scholarships for Iron County seniors.
Genesee Street will again become Iron River’s summer gathering place as the 48th annual Father’s Day Car and Tractor Show brings classic cars, antique tractors and family activity downtown. The weekend will start with an Iron County Cruise that turns the show into a rolling procession through Crystal Falls, Alpha, Gaastra and Caspian before the vehicles reach Iron River.
The two-day event is set for Saturday and Sunday, June 20 and 21, with the show centered at 50 East Genesee Street in downtown Iron River. Organizers will line up participating vehicles at Runkle Lake Park in Crystal Falls at 4 p.m. Saturday, then send them out at 4:30 sharp for the cruise into town.
Along the route, children in each community will receive Hot Wheels cars, a small detail that helps connect the afternoon to younger families as well as longtime hobbyists. Once the cruise reaches Iron River, Father Daniel of St. Agnes Catholic Church will lead the blessing of the cars, keeping a local tradition that ties the show to both faith and family.
The Saturday lineup will also include Jessica Holroyd singing the National Anthem and Voice of the North Adam Stender providing 1950s and 1960s music. A costume prize is planned for the best period outfit, adding another layer of Main Street character to an event that already reaches beyond a simple show-and-shine.
On Sunday, the car and tractor show will run from noon to 3 p.m. Registration will cost $10 starting at 10 a.m., and entries will be accepted for cars, tractors, trucks and motorcycles. Admission will be free, and the day will include balloons for children, a 50/50 raffle, food vendors, family fun and Buttons the Clown.
The event is non-profit, and proceeds will help sponsor scholarships for Iron County High School seniors. That gives the weekend a direct link to local education and the next generation, while also helping explain why the show still matters after 48 years: it is part of how Iron River gathers, celebrates and invests in its own future.
The Classic Farm Machinery Club of Iron County will host the show, with sponsorship from WIKB/99.1 FM. Last year’s 47th annual event drew more than 150 vehicles, a reminder of the scale the tradition has reached. Fred Hauser is the contact for donations and more information at 262-914-2316.
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