Eddie Cochran Rod & Custom Festival
June 9-13, 2027
Albert Lea, Minnesota
The Best 5 Days of Spring
Presented by Sick Racing Customs
2027 Registration & Show Updates
2027 Pre-Registration Opens January 1
The Eddie Cochran Rod & Custom Festival returns in 2027 with more music, more Pro Street cars, more awards, more food vendors, more cruises, and a bigger Pro Street Showdown.
Pre-registration for the 2027 Eddie Cochran Rod & Custom Festival opens January 1, 2027 at 12:01 AM.
The 2027 show will be limited to 614 registered vehicles. Pre-registration helps guarantee show parking and allows participants to be included in the updated parking format being introduced for the 2027 event.
The first 150 entries received will be entered into a drawing for two sponsor-donated Harbor Freight toolbox giveaways. Winners will be drawn during the awards ceremony on June 12, 2027 at 3:00 PM.
What's Coming in 2027
The updated 2027 schedule is coming soon.
This is not just a park-and-sit car show. The Eddie Cochran Rod & Custom Festival is a full multi-day event built around cars, music, cruising, competition, community, and downtown Albert Lea energy.
Featured 2027 Events
Downtown Car Show
The Downtown Car Show brings classic vehicles, custom builds, motorcycles, hot rods, and show-quality rides into the heart of Albert Lea.
Walk the rows, meet the owners, check out the craftsmanship, and enjoy a car show atmosphere built for both participants and spectators.
Car Parade & Cruises
The festival keeps the cars moving with cruises, parade activity, and downtown energy throughout the event.
Classic and custom vehicles will be part of the full festival experience, giving visitors more to see and participants more ways to enjoy the weekend.
Pro Street Showdown
The Pro Street Showdown is one of the signature attractions of the Eddie Cochran Rod & Custom Festival.
Expect serious builds, bold styling, high-performance cars, community voting, and a bigger Pro Street experience for 2027.
About the Festival
Celebrating Cars, Music and Community
The Eddie Cochran Rod & Custom Festival brings classic vehicles, custom builds, live music, cruising, food vendors, awards, and rock 'n' roll history together in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Inspired by the legacy of Eddie Cochran, the festival celebrates automotive craftsmanship, local history, downtown energy, and the people who make this community special.
From Pro Street cars and custom builds to music, cruises, awards, and family-friendly festival activity, this event is designed to give participants and spectators a full experience from start to finish.
2026 Festival Recap
Thank You for a Great 2026 Festival
Thank you to everyone who participated, attended, volunteered, sponsored, and supported the 2026 Eddie Cochran Rod & Custom Festival.
View the 2026 award winners and photo gallery below, and watch for more 2027 announcements as they become available.
Stay Connected
Watch for 2027 Announcements
Future schedule details, registration links, award information, sponsor updates, vendor details, and event announcements will be posted here as they become available.
Follow the Eddie Cochran Rod & Custom Festival on Facebook for the latest updates, photos, and announcements, or contact us with questions about registration, sponsorship, volunteering, or general event information.
Contact Us
Have a question about the 2027 Eddie Cochran Rod & Custom Festival?
Use the contact form below for sponsorship, volunteering, registration, vendor, or general event questions.
Festival Info
- Locations: Downtown Albert Lea, Hammer Field Complex, Fountain Lake Gazebo, Moose Lodge
- Host: John Schipper, Owner of Sick Racing Customs LLC (SRC)
- Follow: @EddieCochranRodCustomFestival
- Contact: info@eddiecochranfestival.com
- 507-402-4304
Event Hosts
Presented by Sick Racing Customs
The Eddie Cochran Rod & Custom Festival is presented by Sick Racing Customs and supported by local sponsors, volunteers, businesses, participants, and community partners.
SRC founders: Danielle Schipper / CFO, Paityn Schipper / shop tech, John Schipper / Owner.
Founder John Schipper of SRC has been involved in many projects and attended several high-profile events in show car culture, including Chicago World of Wheels, Street Machine Nationals, Pro Street Mayhem, GoodGuys Nationals, Kool Deadwood Nites, OBX Rod & Custom Festival, and now serves as Director of the Eddie Cochran Festival.
John is a true pioneer and entrepreneur dedicated to building excitement for future generations. Danielle oversees accounting and financial services, while Paityn has been involved in daily activities within the company. Paityn has also become the youngest member involved in painting and bodywork at SRC. At just 15 years old, she earned a 1st place award at the 2025 Chicago World of Wheels in Best of Class.