Slamology 2026: The World's Largest Car Stereo Event Rolls Into Cincinnati
If you live for booming subwoofers, slammed suspensions, and a sea of custom builds as far as the eye can see, mark your calendar now — the 22nd Annual Slamology is coming June 12–14, 2026, to Edgewater Sports Park in Cleves, Ohio, just outside Cincinnati. Billed as "The World's Largest Car Stereo Event," Slamology is a full-blown automotive and music festival where car culture, competition, and community collide for one unforgettable weekend.
One Show, Every Kind of Ride
Slamology brings out the best builds from across the country. Roll through the show field and you'll find sport trucks, hot rods, imports, lowriders, mini trucks, custom semis, street customs, 4x4s, and motorcycles — all competing across dozens of show classes and judging categories. Whether you're chasing hardware or just soaking in the scene, there's something here for every gearhead.
Turn It Up: Car Audio & SPL Competition
Sound is the heartbeat of Slamology. Nationally recognized car audio organizations descend on the event for serious SPL competition, head-to-head street battles, and audio judging that separates the loud from the legendary. If your system hits hard, this is the stage to prove it.
More Than a Car Show
The action goes way beyond the show field:
- Davis Bros Designs Big Rig Round Up — a jaw-dropping showcase of custom semi trucks
- Hydraulic demos — lowriders hopping and dancing all weekend long
- Live music festival — main stage performances keeping the energy up
- Specialty contests — tattoo competition, auto limbo, and the always-packed bikini contest
- Vendor midway & food — gear, merch, and eats throughout the grounds
Weekend Schedule at a Glance
Saturday, June 13: Car show and audio judging open at 9:00 AM, with spectator gates open 9:00 AM–6:00 PM.
Sunday, June 14: Judging runs 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, with car show awards at 3:00 PM and audio organization awards at 4:00 PM. The show wraps promptly at 5:00 PM.
(Vendor setup and early registration take place Friday, June 12.)
Don't Miss It
Two decades in, Slamology has earned its reputation as a must-attend event for the automotive and car audio community. Whether you're rolling in to compete, showing off your build, or coming to feel the bass in your chest, Slamology 2026 is where you want to be.
Edgewater Sports Park — 4819 E Miami River Rd, Cleves, OH 45002
June 12–14, 2026
Full details and registration at slamology.com
