Automotion 2025 is scheduled for the weekend of May 17–18, 2025, in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, as the Automotion Classic Car Show at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park.

Core details

  • Dates: May 17–18, 2025.
  • Location: Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park, Wisconsin Dells, WI (official Automotion Classic Car Show site).
  • Type of event: Large classic car show with around 1,200 classic vehicles expected, plus music, food, swap meet, car corral, and awards.

Daily schedule snapshot

  • Saturday, May 17, 2025
    • Gates open around 7 a.m. for show cars at Mt. Olympus; spectators can view cars until about 5 p.m.
* “Hollywood at Elm Street Plaza” special display in downtown Wisconsin Dells from roughly 2–9 p.m., with replica movie/TV cars like the Mystery Machine, Batmobile, and more.
  • Sunday, May 18, 2025
    • Gates open again at 7 a.m.; spectator viewing typically until about 3 p.m.
* Awards presentation in multiple categories in the early afternoon (around 2 p.m.).

Quick forum-style scoop

“If you’re planning for Automotion 2025, lock in May 17–18 in Wisconsin Dells. Mt. Olympus is the official show grounds, spectators are free, and downtown gets packed with cruising and movie-car displays.”

  • Expect: big crowds, heavy traffic, and packed hotels over the whole weekend.
  • Spectators: No admission fee for viewing the show at Mt. Olympus; registration fees only apply if you’re showing a vehicle or using the car corral/swap meet.

Extra planning notes

  • Lodging: Wisconsin Dells fills up for Automotion weekend, so booking early around Mt. Olympus or downtown is recommended.
  • Car eligibility: Official show is generally open to cars and trucks 1989 and older, with online pre-registration available and a slightly higher fee if registering on the weekend.

TL;DR: When is Automotion 2025?
→ May 17–18, 2025, at Mt. Olympus Water & Theme Park in Wisconsin Dells, WI, with free spectator entry and a full classic-car weekend of shows, cruise vibes, and special displays.

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