Illinois Region AACA

54th Annual Show & Swap Meet
2026-05-24 06:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Sandwich Fairgrounds, J9W7+7J3, Sandwich, IL, 60548, United States
Join the Silver Springs chapter in what we believe to be the largest club sponsored show remaining in northern Illinois.
Club members are encouraged to participate. Workers are always welcome.

May Waukegan/North Shore chapter meeting
2026-05-08 19:30 - 22:00 | State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Dr, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States

April Waukegan/North Shore chapter meeting
2026-04-10 19:30 - 22:00 | State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Dr, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
At state bank of the lakes

St Patricks Party
2026-03-22 16:30 - 20:00 | Hackneys on Lake, 1514 E Lake Ave, Glenview, IL, 60025, United States
Join the Waukegan / North Shore chapter for the annual St Pats party!
Same location – Hackneys on the Lake – flyer pending

March Waukegan/North Shore chapter meeting
2026-03-13 19:30 - 22:00 | State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Dr, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Meeting at 7:30 at State Bank of the Lakes

Ladies Lunch Feb 26
2026-02-20 11:30 - 14:30 | Granite City Food and Brewery, 801 N. Plaza Dr, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
ladies lunch feb26

Buick Club Swap Meet
2026-02-15 07:00 - 15:00 | Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S Randall Rd, St Charles, IL, 60174, United States
At Kane County Fairgrounds.
Click below for more details.
Chicagoland Chapter BCA – Chicagoland Chapter BCA

February Waukegan /North Shore chapter meeting
2026-02-13 19:30 - 22:00 | State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Dr, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
7:30 PM State Bank of the Lakes – off of Center St Grayslake, IL

Fox Valley 2025 Christmas Party
2026-01-31 13:00 - 16:30 | Sawas Old Warsaw Restaurant, 9200 W Cermak Rd., Broadview, IL, 60155, United States
New Time – 1:00 PM with Dinner starting at 2

sawas invite

January 2026 Region Board Meeting
2026-01-17 10:30 - 14:00 | Carpentersville Public Works, 1075 Tamarac Drive, Carpentersville, IL, 60110, United States
This is a double meeting. The first starts at 10:30 with the current board. After lunch, the 2nd meeting swears in the new board for 2026.
A key topic at this meeting will be voting on whether the region will run a National Meet in August 2027.

Waukegan/North Shore Christmas Party
2025-12-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Parkway Banquets, 25212 W Lake Shore Dr, Ingleside, IL, 60041, United States
Join the chapter for the annual Christmas party and election of officers.
Click here to open in a separate window for printing
W-NS 2025Christmas Pty

Same great location!

Run To Brighton
2025-11-02 10:00 - 17:00 | IL
Join the Waukegan-North Shore chapter for this annual event – details tbd

September Region Board Meeting
2025-09-13 10:00 - 13:00 | State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Dr, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Location likely state bank of the lakes – but TBD

Grand Dominion show
2025-08-10 10:00 - 15:30 | IL
We originally started attending this show because of Dick Murray who lived in Grand Dominion.
Free Show – why not go!!!!
details TBD

Tour to Sycamore Steam Show
2025-08-09 08:00 - 17:00 | IL
Sponsor Chris Schurrer
Tour to the steam show with your club!
This is a very interesting event that everyone should attend at least once.

Tour to Union RR Museum Transportation Extravaganza
2025-08-03 08:00 - 17:00 | IL
Details TBD – All registrations on line or at show for 2025

2025 Region Car Show
2025-07-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Carpenters Park, 275 Maple Ave, Carpentersville, IL, 60110, United States
Join us at the 74th Annual Illinois Region AACA Car Show, July 20th in Carpenters Park.
We had a great turnout last year and plan to have the same or better this year.
Click here to open the flyer in a new tab – best for printing.
Note – registration form is on the 2nd page!
ALSO:
For this year’s Illinois Region Car Show we are pleased to offer a limited-edition model of the feature car, Nash Rambler. Only 25 of these models will be created. It is 3D printed and available assembled or as a Paintable Kit. The model has LED headlights and taillights. It’s also featured on the Dash Plaque for this year’s show.
The models will be available at the Annual Region Car show on July 20th at Carpenters Park. Kits will be available for $20 and assembled models for $25.
Reserve yours by letting us know what you want by emailing aacaillinoisregionwebmaster@gmail.com and letting us know if you want a kit or assembled model.
If you are not attending the car show, you will need to pre-pay and can pick it up at the September Region meeting or ask your chapter president to pick it up for you.

Non-Members FLYER NEW

June Region Board Meeting
2025-06-14 10:00 - 13:00 | IL
location TBD

Silver Springs Car Show and Swap Meet
2025-05-25 08:00 - 17:00 | IL
Same place – Sandwich fairgrounds – details pending

Region Swap Meet
2025-04-06 08:00 - 13:00 | Bill Kay Corvettes, 2100 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, United States
Join us for the 46th annual swap meet at a new venue – Bill Kay Corvettes & Classics !
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2025 swap meet flyer - FINAL pdf

Pizza and Model Cars
2025-03-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Paisans Pizzeria, 2901 Ogden Ave, Lisle, IL, 60532, United States
The region invites all members to attend this new event.
Bring your best model car and compete.

2025 Waukegan - North Shore St Patrick's Day Party
2025-03-23 12:00 - 17:00 | IL
March 23 at Hackneys on the Lake – details TBD

Ladies Lunch
2025-03-21 11:30 - 16:00 | Granite City Food and Brewery, 801 N. Plaza Dr, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
Join the other women of the Illinois Region AACA for a casual lunch at Granite City Food and Brewery in Woodfield Plaza.
Very positive feedback on this event.
March Ladies Lunch

Fox Valley Christmas Party
2025-01-25 16:30 - 20:30 | Sawas Old Warsaw Restaurant, 9200 W Cermak Rd., Broadview, IL, 60155, United States
CHRISTMAS PARTY INVITE

Waukegan North Shore Christmas Party
2024-12-08 12:00 - 15:00 | IL
The Waukegan / North Shore chapter invites members to attend the annual Christmas Party.
The event will again be held at Parkway on the Lake as in recent years.
Get your reservations in now!
Click here to open the flyer

November 2024 Board Meeting
2024-11-09 10:30 - 14:00 | IL
November 9th – sponsored by Des Plaines Valley Chapter. Location TBD

Region Board Meeting
2024-11-09 10:30 - 12:00 | IL
Des Plaines Valley Sponsor.

Waukegan North Shore November Meeting
2024-11-08 19:30 - 21:30 | IL
State Bank of the Lakes, Grayslake, IL

Silver Springs Meeting
2024-10-16 08:00 - 17:00 | IL
Details TBD

Waukegan - North Shore Monthly Meeting
2024-10-11 19:30 - 21:30 | IL
State Bank of the Lakes, Grayslake IL
Presentation TBD
