Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
FuelFest Chicago July 18, 2026
FUELFEST ANNOUNCES 1ST ANNUAL CHICAGOLAND AREA SHOW
AT SEAT GEEK STADIUM IN BRIDGEVIEW, IL ON SATURDAY, JULY 18
Featuring over 600 cars & live action Drifting, fan ride alongs, live concert
Special Appearances by Tyrese Gibson & Cody Walker and more
CHICAGO, IL –– FuelFest is set to open gates for their 1st festival in the Chicagoland area at Seat Geek Stadium on Saturday, July 18, located at 7000 South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, IL. Gates for the event open from 1-8pm/CT. Admission tickets start at $40 per person and KIDS 12 and under are FREE. Visit www.FuelFest.com for ticket information.
Now in its eighth year of hosting events globally from Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Dallas, West Palm Beach, Tampa, New Jersey, Arizona, Tokyo and Qatar and the UK. FuelFest blends the enthusiast’s passion for the automotive world with appearances by Fast & Furious franchise stars, Tyrese Gibson and Cody Walker and live action drifting featuring professional drivers, a live concert with multiple sets on the 303 Car Care Festival Stage, a record-setting car show, automotive culture, dozens of custom exhibits, car reveals, motorcycle stunt riders and more.
FuelFest Chicago is the ultimate car show experience and features more than 600 top custom, exotic, rare and exclusive cars and trucks, plus drift ride alongs by pro drivers, Fast and Furious screen used movie cars, various interactive fan racing activities and attractions. The Fitment Industries drift pits are open access, allowing fans to get up close to their favorite race cars and see what these amazing machines are all about. FuelFest also features the popular showcase area: C4 Energy ‘Taste of Tokyo’, giving fans a Japanese underground car meet vibe with a variety of cars you’re likely to see lurking in the streets of Tokyo. Fans can register their car in the People’s Choice Paddock, a limited fan judged section where the best cars compete to be crowned People’s Choice on the Festival Stage.
For those looking to elevate the thrilling experience, FuelFest offers VIP access with a private lounge, premium benefits, early admission access, limited edition merchandise, free swag, auctions, and more.
Event sponsors and custom exhibits include Gazoo Racing, SPARQ, 303/Stabil, Meguiar’s, C4 Energy, Fitment Industries, Liqui Moly, XComp Tires, US MARINES, O’Reilly and more to be announced!
A portion of the event’s proceeds benefit Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW), the non-profit charity founded by Paul Walker and continued by his brother, Cody Walker. Founded in 2010, the organization was created by the late actor and producer after a massive earthquake devastated Haiti with the inspiration to organize a relief team that responded to the disaster. ROWW’s mission is to fill the gap between the availability of skilled resources in post-disaster situations. As of 2024, ROWW has raised over $1,000,000 through the partnership with FuelFest to benefit those in need and has deployed resources to several disaster areas including recently Asheville, NC & Englewood, FL following hurricanes Helene and MIlton, Los Angeles wildfires, Lahaina, Hawaii, Jamaica and more. Additionally, Cody and Felicia Walker collaborated with The Weather Channel in 2022 on a new series Fast: Home Rescue, to help rebuild homes across the United States that were impacted by natural disasters.
Keep on the lookout for more surprise locations internationally! Event information, car registration and tickets can be found now at www.FuelFest.com, as well as on social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok!
About FuelFest
Founded by Cody Walker in 2018, FuelFest is his vision of creating a unique world-class automotive celebration that incorporates live action motorsports and music, while honoring the legacy of his late brother Paul Walker. His vision brought to life through FuelFest and beyond has impacted enthusiasts of all ages, communities and the industry. FuelFest contributes a portion of the proceeds from every show to Paul’s charity, Reach Out WorldWide – garnering the generosity of the car community to help spread goodwill and make a true difference in lives that need it most. For further information visit www.FuelFest.com.
About Reach Out WorldWide
Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW) was founded in 2010 by the late actor/producer, Paul Walker. After a massive earthquake devastated Haiti, Paul spontaneously organized a relief team that responded to the disaster. On the trip, Paul saw a gap between the availability of skilled resources and the requirement for such personnel in post-disaster situations. Upon returning from Haiti, Paul established ROWW with the purpose of fulfilling this unmet need. Since Paul’s passing, ROWW continues to be a platform for like-minded individuals to make a difference in other people’s lives. It started as an idea and has transformed into a culture equally benefiting the volunteers as much as the people they are assisting. It’s turning the “I generation” into a “goodwill
generation.” It’s giving good people not just a voice but a chance to act. To this day ROWW remains very active and responsive to disasters all over the world. For further press information visit www.roww.org.
