2026 Burn the Point Classic Car Weekend
Did you know? The Burn the Point Classic Car Weekend isn’t just about chrome, horsepower, and fun—it also fuels our mission at the Chase Hawks Memorial Association.
For the past 22 years, your support has helped us keep our Community Crisis Fund strong.
Every car show entry, gate fee, t-shirt, and sponsorship adds up to real impact—providing grants to local families facing unexpected crises.
When you take part in Burn the Point, you’re not just celebrating classic cars—you’re helping your neighbors in need.
Thank you for keeping this tradition alive and making a difference in our community!
ONLINE Parade and Car Show Registration is CLOSED
In person registration will be available the days of the parade and show
Hot August Nights Qualifier Registration CLOSED
Food vendors- We are full for 2026, please call 406-248-9295 for more information on our 2027 event!
Parade & Show Rules and Information HERE
We could not have done this event without the support of our generous sponsors and partners in the Billings Community! Please make sure to patronize these great businesses who are supporting our cause in 2026.
Allegra Industrial Coating Supply Stockman Bank
Blue Body & Paint Kando Welding *People’s Choice Sponsor Vemco
Browns Auto Service Local 532 IBEW Visit Billings *Best of Show Overall Sponsor
Crystal Lounge LR Bell Inc Watkins Distributing
Daisey Dukes MOJO 92.5 Weave Industry
Denny Menholt Chevrolet Montana Brewing Co Western Sugar
First Interstate Bank *Best of Show Truck & Exhibitor Choice Sponsor Musselshell Valley Equipment Wilcoxon’s Ice Cream
Frank Costello Farmers Insurance Pacific Recycling Yellowstone Bank
Galles Filter & Exhaust Pepsi Yellowstone Valley Electric Co-op
GM Service Peter Yegen Jr, Inc *Best of Show Car Sponsor
Gusicks Silent Knight Custom Exhaust
TownPlace Suites
To our Trophy Sponsors-Thank you for making our awards ceremony extra special!
Allied Investments Bobcat of Big Sky J&S Transport ProTech Automotive & Diesel
American Classic Pizza Browns Auto Service Inc Kramer Distributing Rolling Hills Trucking
Automatic Doors of Montana Cellular Plus Magic City Casino Si & Barby Ryan
Automotive Performance Center Chris & Kim Ackerman Mandeville Agency Sign Products Inc
Auto Works 360 Customs 6 Construction & Design MarZee’s Autobody & Paint Speedometer & Auto Electric
Barnett Opticians Econo Glass Midas The Roaring 20s Car Club
Batteries Plus Edwards Jet Center Midwest Heating & Cooling Tiny’s Tavern
Big Sky Pet Resort Fuddruckers Mrachek, Popp & Associates TireRama
Big Sky Transmission Repair Gregg & Vicky Glueckert NAI Valet Today Yellowstone
Billings Cars & Coffee Gusicks Northside Pawn Vogel Feeders
Bob Smith Motors Hands On Cleaning & Maintenance LLC Performance Engineering Willard’s Garage
Yellowstone Valley Mustang & Special Interest Ford Club
Make plans to join us again next year for the 22nd Annual Burn the Point Classic Car Weekend September 4-5, 2026!
Friday, September 4th – Downtown Billings
Rev up your engines and take a trip back in time! In the ’50s and ’60s, the block between 2nd & 3rd Avenues North and N 29th Street to Broadway was the place to be—cars cruised, music played, and the air buzzed with youthful energy. This legendary tradition, known as Burn the Point, is still going strong, and every Labor Day weekend, downtown Billings transforms into a rolling tribute to classic American car culture.
Since 2003, the Chase Hawks Memorial Association—powered by local car enthusiasts and led by Sylvia Gusick—has been keeping the tradition alive and growing stronger every year.
The excitement kicks off Friday at 6:00 PM, when over 500 vintage rides roar down 3rd Ave N in the iconic parade. Once the last engine has passed, the night doesn’t end—join us on Broadway where the whole street becomes a dance floor to the tunes of Exit 53. Trust us: this is not a weekend to skip town!
Saturday, September 5 – Henry’s Garage, Billings
Gear up for a full day of automotive awe! Starting at 10:00 AM, head over to Henry’s Garage (12 Garden Ave) where over 300 jaw-dropping classic cars and trucks will be on display for just $5. Yep—five bucks for a full day of chrome, curves, and custom builds.
Wander through a sea of vintage metal, enjoy delicious eats and cold drinks from a variety of food vendors, and soak in the sunshine and the music. Over 100 trophies will be handed out—judged by the sponsors themselves, so you know it’s fair and full of heart. YOU can be a judge as well! Make sure to scan the QR code, available throughout the show to select your favorite ride for the People’s Choice award! It’s free, easy and NO APP required!
Plus, don’t miss the Swap Meet, Craft Show and Car Corral—great places to find rare parts, cool memorabilia, or even your next project car.
We are also an official 2027 HOT AUGUST NIGHTS Qualifying Show! Check out the absolute best of the best in classic cars. One will be selected to compete in Reno, NV in August 2027!!!
For more info:
Food Vendors, HAN, Parade & Car Show: (406) 248-9295
Swap Meet/Craft Show: (406) 855-0800
