Eddie Cochran Festival - Pro Street & Car Show 2027

The 2027 Eddie Cochran Festival in Albert Lea runs from June 9 to 13 and centres on Pro Street and car show events.

Wednesday includes a Pro Street and muscle car cruise-in from 11am to 3pm at Main Street Auto, 2114 East Main Street, Albert Lea, and a car cruise around the lake.

Thursday brings a Pro Street Showdown car show and lifted truck showdown at the fairgrounds from 9am to 10pm, plus a Eddie Sales Event with car dealership sales and an auction, and a downtown cruise-in from 5pm to 10pm.

Friday features a Pro Street and muscle car showdown from 10am to 3pm, a police escort parade to downtown for the evening cruise-in, and a VIP dinner with Pro Street guys.

Saturday is the downtown car show from 9am to 3pm, with registration from 8:30am to 11am, the Eddie Cochran Statue unveiling at noon, a Pin Up Contest, an awards ceremony at 3pm and an annual car show parade around the lake at 4pm.

Sunday, June 13, has airport drags and radar runs at the Albert Lea City Airport from 11am to 3pm, with food trucks and a beer tent at the airport.

Expect food trucks, DJ service, rockabilly music at the lake gazebo and main stage, and headliner bands in the beer garden building at the fairgrounds.

The Thursday headliner band show is listed with a cover charge.