Troy Traffic Jam 2026: America's 250th
When: Aug. 2, 2026, 9 a.m.
Where: Columbia Center 201 W. Big Beaver Rd, Troy MI
Troy Traffic Jam 2026: America's 250th
Sunday August 2, 9am-3pm
Admission is FREE for the public with a suggested $5 parking donation that enters you to win a cash prize drawing. All proceeds support the educational programs at Troy Historic Village.
This year's theme is America's 250th, celebrating 250 years of American innovation, industry, and automotive heritage. The car show, the programming, and the community all come together around that idea.
Want to register your own car to bring to the show? Sign your child up for the Pedal Car Race? Looking for volunteer opportunities? Scroll down to find out more information!
Troy Traffic Jam take place at the Columbia Center located at 201 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, MI 48084.
Returning favorites:
- Tech Talks with automotive industry leaders
- Kids Pedal Power 200 - Pedal Car Race
- FIRST Robotics demonstrations from Troy school teams
- Automotive art displays
- Troy Police and Fire Department community booths
- Kids' activities, face painting, scavenger hunt
- Full spectrum open car show (Model T's to modern exotics and everything in between)
New for 2026:
- To be announced!
Contact: TroyTrafficJam@thvmail.org
Official Website: www.TroyTrafficJam.com
Social Media: Facebook & Instagram - Follow us @TroyTrafficJam
Join the Kids Pedal Power 200 Pedal Car Race!
This exciting event is open to all racers aged 3-8 years old with a pedal-powered car! Each little Pedal Car Racer will receive a sweet treat, participation medal, and Pedal Car t-shirt! Winner of each heat wins a 1st place trophy. The race will take place at 1:30pm during the Traffic Jam!
Enter your car in the show!
Pre-registration is $30/Car and is open now. Swag bags guaranteed for the first 300 cars! Click the button below to register online or click here to download and print your registration form. Please make checks payable to TROY HISTORICAL SOCIETY and mail to 60 W. Wattles Road, Troy MI 48098.
You can also grab a 2026 Troy Traffic Jam T-shirt for $25 with your pre-registration.
Day-of registration is $35/car, but we cannot guarantee there will spots available the day of the show!
Sign Up to Volunteer for the Troy Traffic Jam!
We need lots of volunteer help to put on this awesome car show each year! Can you donate your time?
- Short & sweet 2.5 - 3 hour shifts. Unless you want to spend more time with us!
- Free lunch if you volunteer for two shifts.
- You can volunteer by yourself and meet some new folks or grab some friends and we can keep you in a group!
- Detailed explanation and instructions on your position with a dedicated THV staff
- You'll get to be up close and personal with 300+ fantastic cars rolling in and will get to experience the show before or after your shift.
