The Starbird-Devlin car show – now renamed Cars for Charities Rod & Custom Car Show- will be held this January in Wichita, 2026, at Century II.
Kids 11 and younger get in free, and they have a big free Kids zone with inflatables, cartoon characters, and more.
The Cars for Charities Rod & Custom Car Show is one of the longest-running indoor car shows in the country. It first began in 1957, founded by legendary car builder Darryl Starbird.
In 2011, the show was purchased by Cars for Charities Co., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and officially transformed into a charity-focused event. From 2012 through 2017, it operated under the name “Starbird-Devlin Rod & Customs Charities Car Show.”
Today, it’s known as The Cars for Charities Rod & Custom Car Show, a name that better reflects the mission, goals, and charitable impact set by its board. It features award-winning show cars, hot rods, custom cars, motorcycles, restorations, and more.
Cars for Charities Wichita
Saturday, January 17:
- Kid’s Zone is open 10 am to 7 pm
Sunday, January 18:
- Kid’s Zone is open from 12 pm to 3:30 pm.
- The awards ceremony will be at 4 p.m. on Sunday in the Exhibition Hall.
Car Show Tickets & Deal
- Adults: $18
- Military & Seniors: $17
- Juniors (12 -17): $10
- Children (11 and Younger): FREE
Pro Tip: You can pick up your discounted tickets in advance at your Wichita-area QuikTrips
Ticket proceeds benefit two local Wichita charities: Ability Point and Starkey.
Free Kids Zone at Cars for Charities
The FREE Kids Zone is located in the Exhibition Hall Balcony with:
- Coloring Station
- Face Painting by Funtastic Faces & Friends
- Models provided by Devlin Rod & Customs & Chris Moore
- Jewelry Making Station
- Inflatables
- Special Appearances by your Favorite Cartoon Characters
- Balloon Animals and Clowns
- Have your Picture Taken with our Car Cut Outs
- Conhole, Skee Ball, air hockey & more.
The Awards Ceremony will be on Sunday at 4 pm
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Cars for Charities Recap
Dates: January 17 -18, 2026
Times:
- Saturday 10 am – 9 pm
- Sunday from 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Century II Convention Center, 225 W. Douglas in Wichita, KS
Cost:
- Adults $18
- Senior & Military: $17
- Junior (12-17) $10
- Kids (11 and younger) FREE
- Pro Tip: Discounted tickets are available at Quik Trip. Ticket proceeds benefit local Wichita charities.
