WELCOME TO RETROFEST™ 2026

Friday, May 22nd and Saturday, May 23rd, 2026

WELCOME TO RETROFEST 2026

RetroFest™ 2026 is just around the corner! We’re excited to share the full schedule so you can start planning your weekend of classic cars, live music, delicious eats, and unforgettable fun.

WELCOME TO RETROFEST™ 2026

Each year, thousands of visitors from across Southwestern Ontario come together the last weekend in May for one of Chatham-Kent’s most anticipated festivals. Downtown Chatham’s RetroFest™ is a high-energy celebration of classic cars, live music, and a vibrant, throwback street party. We’re excited to share the full schedule so you can start planning your weekend of classic cars, live music, delicious eats, and unforgettable fun.

check out ongoing details before you head out ..

MAP:

RetroFest™ 2026 Map/Bathrooms/Road Closures.pdf

SPONSORS:

Retrofest simply wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors. We’re proud to recognize and celebrate the amazing organizations who help bring Retrofest to our community.

Chatham Honda,  Chatham Kent Health Alliance Foundation,  Together CK Grant

Absolute Comfort, Engie, Fortis Group, LSI Supply, Impact Graphics, JMHI Insurance, Lally Auto Group, NFP, OG Pizza, OLG, Optimist Club of Chatham, RM Sotherby’s, Son’s of Kent, Southpoint Equipment, TD, Tim Hortons

Where Should I Park?

Downtown Chatham offers many convenient parking options for visitors; however with RetroFest™ there is no street parking within the downtown core on the Saturday. We encourage visitors who are driving downtown to park at one of the multiple municipal parking lots within a few minutes walk from the action.

For the most up to date RetroFest™ information can be found under special events or on our socials.

For additional questions, please email info@downtownchathambia.com

Location: Downtown Chatham, Kent Street, Tecumseh Park

Website: https://downtownchatham.com/retrofest/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Retrofest/

Downtown Chatham BIA Website: https://www.downtownchatham.com