2026 Thunder on the Mountain

May 28–31, 2026 | Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Join the largest All-Ford and Mustang event in Arkansas! This rain-or-shine event is open to all Ford-powered or Ford-bodied vehicles. No refunds after May 4, 2026.

Registration

• Pre-register: $20 per car (save $5)
  • Closes May 4, 2026 for food events and T-shirt orders
  • Closes May 18, 2026 for car show and driving events
• Day of show: $25 per car at the gate

Sunday Breakfast require registration for headcount.

• Sunday Breakfast: $10 donation per person (charity)

Driving Events 

• Fuel Mileage Run: $10 per car
• Trivia Circle the Lake: $10 per car
• Team Shelby Road Rally Poker Run: $20 per poker hand (limit 2)

Payments accepted: cash, Venmo, or PayPal.

Click here to register for the show.

Meet & Greet

The Midwest Blue Oval Club will host the Meet & Greet at Basecamp Restaurant and Venue. Enjoy a barbecue sandwich buffet featuring buns, pulled pork and chicken, slaw, salad, roasted potatoes, barbecue beans, and assorted brownies and cookies. A self-serve station with tea, lemonade, and water is included; additional drinks will be available for purchase at the bar.

Date: Friday, May 29
Time: 4–8 PM
Location: Basecamp, 150 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs

Directions: From the Best Western hotel

• Turn right going out the parking lot onto US-62 E/Van Buren St.
• Go 3.1 miles and turn left onto Passion Play RD. (there will be a Phillips 66 gas station on the corner)
• Go 0.3 miles and Basecamp will be on the right.

Price: $15 per person

Car Show

May 30, 2026 | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Pine Mountain Village
2075 E. Van Buren, Eureka Springs, AR

• Gates open at 8:00 AM (workers/vendors only before 8:00)
• Groups must arrive together to park together—no saving spots

Schedule Highlights

• Thursday: Fuel Mileage Run & Trivia Circle the Lake
• Friday: Team Shelby Poker Run (9am-4pm; Leaves from Pine Mountain Village), Meet & Greet (4–8 PM, location TBD)
• Saturday: Car show & parade staging at Pine Mountain Village
• Sunday: Breakfast (8–10 AM) at Grassy Knob Community Center & Point West Resort

Host Hotel

Best Western Inn of the Ozarks
207 W. Van Buren St.
Call 479-253-9768 and ask for the Mustang Group Rate

Registration & Payment

• Registration Thursday & Friday; Saturday at Room 104, Pine Mountain
• Online payment via PayPal, Venmo, debit, or credit card
• To pay by check, exit payment screen to receive a mail-in link
• Checks payable to: MBOC
  • Mail to: MBOC, Attn: Fran Rutherford
    10906 S. Perdue Rd, Grain Valley, MO 64029

Payment must be received by May 4 to guarantee T-shirt size. All other payments are due by May 18.

Additional Info

• Spectators are free
• Proceeds benefit local charities
• Hosted by Midwest Blue Oval Club (501(c)(3))
• Canopies are not allowed on the show field
• This is a rain or shine event

If your company or business would like to help sponsor this event or the club, please leave us a message and our event coordinator will get back with you.

Please support our National Sponsors

• O’Reilly Auto Parts
• National Parts Depot
• Kelsey Tires, Inc
• Yellowstone Mustang Ranch
• CTEK

Questions:
Call Fran at 816-522-4858 or email mbocregfran70@gmail.com

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Thunder on the Mountain Schedule

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