Chrome & Ice™ 2026

Classic blue vintage car featured in a winter-themed car show poster.

CHROME & ICE™ Winter Indoor Car Show

February 13th, 14th & 15th, 2026
Dort Financial Center
3501 Lapeer Road, Flint, MI 48503

Brought to you by:

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The 11th Annual Chrome & Ice™ will be a three-day Winter Indoor Car event, February 13th – 15th, 2026. 
This year’s theme is one EVERYONE WILL LOVE… fitting for the Holiday Weekend. The lobby will have an impressive display of home-built rides. There will be a featured display on the ICE, and more to come. 
We will feature classic and custom vehicles, sports cars, muscle cars, hot rods, and trucks in the two arenas, the hallways, and around the mezzanine. With more than 50 sponsors and automotive-related vendor displays, demonstrations, concessions, live entertainment, and a chance to attend our VIP Experience is going to be an ALL-NEW experience, and more details will be coming! 
Save the DATE and don’t miss this FIRST event of the year, the 11th Annual Chrome & Ice Winter™ Indoor Car Show, sponsored by General Motors and Brought to you by Dort Financial Credit Union.

Hours and Ticket Information

  • Chrome & Ice™ 2026 will be open to the public on Friday, February 13th, from 12 PM to 8 PM. 
  • VIP Experience Thursday, Feb 12th.
  • Saturday, February 14th, from 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Sunday, February 15th from 10 AM to 3 PM. 
  • Awards ceremony at 2:30 pm on Sunday

GENERAL ADMISSION tickets are $15 for adults, and $12 for youth, ages 13-17. Children 12 and under are free.

Parking at the arena is $10 at the gates.

*All Dort Members receive discounts on tickets and the box office!

Chrome & Ice™ is an excellent way to ESCAPE THE WINTER BLAHS at a fun, safe, family-friendly event!

VIP Experience Thursday, February 12th

Proceeds from Chrome & Ice™ and the VIP Experience will support the Back to the Bricks® Youth Scholarship Fund.

PARTICIPANTS

Registration will OPEN SOON!!!

You have choices for the level of registration.

High Octane: $90 a $206 Value

This package includes everything and is ideal for a couple or group of friends. 

  • Parking for the weekend
  • 2 Wristbands – Entry for the weekend
  • 2 Collector Long Sleeve T-shirts
  • 2 Saturday Driver Catered Lunches
  • Car Placard, included.
  • Coffee/Snacks each morning included. 

Premium: $80 a $181 Value
This package is perfect for two, but it only includes one shirt. 

  • Parking for the weekend
  • 2  Wristbands  – Entry for the weekend
  • 1 Collector Long Sleeve T-shirt
  • 2 Saturday Driver Catered Lunches
  • Car Placard, included.
  • Coffee/Snacks each morning included. 

Unleaded: $70 a $133 Value
This package is recommended for a single participant for the entire weekend.  

  • Parking for the weekend
  • 1  Wristband  – Entry for the weekend
  • 1 Collector Long Sleeve T-shirt
  • 1 Saturday Driver Catered Lunches
  • Car Placard, included.
  • Coffee/Snacks each morning included. 

You will be able to purchase separately extra items, like an extra Collector Shirt, Lanyard, or even a Catered Driver Lunch on Saturday. 

Vendors

Vender space will OPEN SOON for Registration!!!

We are EXCITED to open vendor registration for the 11th Annual Chrome & Ice™ event. This 3-day Indoor Show is LIMITED in participation due to space, so DON’T miss your chance to enter. We will be selecting vendors to attend and will notify those selected via email.

Please note: You will need to keep your booth open until the event concludes at 3pm (Or until after judging) on Sunday, February 15th. 

Miss Chrome & Ice 2026 Pageant

Submissions for the Miss Chrome & Ice™ 2026 Pageant open in the Fall
 
A select number of contestants will be chosen to compete for gorgeous crowns, custom sashes, goodie bags, as well as the title and honor of being crowned Miss Chrome & Ice™!! The BONUS will be cash prizes for the top 3 contestants!!!
 
This pageant is open to adult ladies of all ages. We will be having our adult pageant as well as a Little Miss and Mister portion!
 
Proceeds from this event goes to support the Back to the Bricks Scholarship Fund.
 
Group of people holding awards at an outdoor event stage.

Hotel Accommodations

Modern Hyatt Place hotel building with a clear blue sky.

The Hyatt Place Flint / Grand Blanc is our featured Hotel for this years’ 9th Annual Chrome & Ice Winter Indoor car Show. Just a mere 12 mins away from the arena, this location is an easy on and off to the show! 

Make yourself at home in a 353-square-foot room with a king bed and a Cozy Corner with sofa-sleeper or settle into a space spanning 406 square feet, featuring two queen beds and a Cozy Corner with sofa-sleeper.

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A coffee station with dispensers, cups, and condiments arranged neatly.

24/7 Dining

Wake up to free breakfast served every day at The Breakfast Bar where you’ll find a wide array of choices from fresh fruit, yogurt, and granola, to eggs, hash browns, waffles, and more.

Conveniently located in their free-flowing lobby, The Placery offers a thoughtfully sourced, cleverly curated menu. Try their Signature Burger, Chicken Caesar Salad, Turkey Pesto Sandwich, or sharable Parmesan Fries, which can be paired with one of their premium alcoholic beverages. Cheers!

Looking to grab something To-Go? The Market has a selection of bottled drinks, and fresh conveniently packaged items from snacks to salads, while their bakery case is filled with an array of tempting pastries and sweets.

Hours:   – 

Easy directions to the event center

5481 Hill 23 Dr Flint, MI 48507

  • Get on US-23 N from W Hill Rd
    • 2 min (0.5 mi)
  • Take I-75 N and I-69 E to S Center Rd in Flint. Take exit 139 from I-69 E
    • 7 min (8.1 mi)
  • Continue on S Center Rd to your destination.
    • 2 min (0.6 mi)

3501 Lapeer Rd.  Flint, MI 48503

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