75 Chrome Shop's 28th Annual Big Rig Truck Show Returns to Wildwood This April
This is a events & entertainment news article published on 2026-02-18 covering local Marion County, Florida news. The I-75 region's biggest trucking spectacle is back April 24–26, 2026 at the 75 Chrome Shop in Wildwood — and spectators get in free.
One of the most unique annual events in Central Florida returns this April. The 75 Chrome Shop's 28th Annual Big Rig Truck Show brings over 150 of the most spectacular semi-trucks in America to Wildwood, Florida — just 30 minutes from Ocala — for a three-day celebration of trucking culture, engineering artistry, and American road tradition. Best of all, spectators get in free.
Event Details
- Dates: April 24–26, 2026 (Thursday April 23: contestant parking/check-in day)
- Location: 75 Chrome Shop, 419 East State Road 44, Wildwood, FL 34785 (I-75 Exit 329)
- Admission: FREE for spectators
- Thursday April 23: Contestant parking and check-in, 9 AM–5 PM
- Friday April 24: Pre-show check-in, DJ, Friday Night Light Show — open to the public
- Saturday April 25 & Sunday April 26: Full show open to public — food trucks, entertainment, Light Show nightly
What to Expect
This isn't just a truck parking lot — it's an art show on 18 wheels. Competitors from across the country spend months and in some cases years customizing their rigs with chrome, lights, custom paint, and mechanical modifications that transform commercial trucks into rolling works of art. The competitive categories are extensive, and the quality of the builds draws serious enthusiasts from throughout the Southeast.
The Friday and Saturday night Light Shows are a highlight — when hundreds of trucks illuminate their LED and neon displays simultaneously after dark, the effect is genuinely stunning. Families with kids, truck enthusiasts, and casual visitors all find something to enjoy.
Food trucks and on-site vendors round out the experience, making this a full-day outing for Ocala-area families and visitors.
About 75 Chrome Shop
The 75 Chrome Shop has been an I-75 landmark since 1990, combining a full-service truck stop with an extensive chrome and accessories shop, service bays, showers, laundry facilities, and a game room. Located at Exit 329 between Ocala and The Villages, it's one of the most well-known truck stops in Florida — and the annual Big Rig Show has cemented its place as a regional institution.
For more information, visit 75chromeshop.com/truck-show. Check our events calendar for more upcoming events in the Ocala region.