August 24th-26th, 2023 | The Bend XPO Center, East Moline, IL
Boss Nationals 2023
Organized by Rick Ybarra and Finley Ledbetter
Mark your calendar to attend the national gathering of Ford’s best high-performance true Boss Mustang and Cougar cars – stock, modified and Cougar cars – past and present. Taking place at The Bend XPO Center, East Moline, IL from August 24th through August 26th, 2023. Showcasing 1969, 1970, 1971, 2012 & 2013 Boss Mustangs and Cougars. Also spot lighting 427 SOHC Cammer powered Ford and Mercurys.
Schedule Overview
Wednesday, August 24
9am – 4pm: Registration, setup swap meet spaces, and park arriving cars. If you’re going to be late for registration please text us at 940-736-0941.
- Registration: will be at the Pepsi Building, 606 Broadway
- Show Parking: the Marysville Car Club will be handling the event show parking. Look for one of them or text Rick at 563-349-3754
- Swap Meet Parking: Rick will be handling this. Look for him or text him at 563-349-3754.
7pm – 10pm: Thursday evening band is “Rewind”
Thursday, August 25
8:30-ish – 4:30-ish: Juding for those cars entered for judging. Everyone mingling and having a great time!!
7pm – 10pm: Friday evening band is “Live Circuit”
Friday, August 26
8am-ish – 4pm: Wrap up judging
6pm: Awards
7pm – 11pm-ish: Saturday evening band “Landrush” wraps up the evening
Saturday Morning Everone Heads Home
Location
The Bend Expo Center:
922 Mississippi Parkway | East Moline, IL 61244
Click for Map
Event
Free for all spectators. Activities include car show with featured cars and multiple judged car classes including a limited number of MCA judging slots; swap meet; live music; beer garden; lots of food; and more! See JUDGING page for more details on MCA judging.
Registration
Spectators are FREE for all events! Bring the family and enjoy the show!
No registration necessary… just show up!
Showing a car(s)? Save time and money with Advanced Registration!
$50 per car through DATE TO BE ADVISED.
DATE TO BE ADVISED and later registration is $75 per car.
Swap Meet: $35.00 per 8ft x 20ft space
Start Planning
Car Show
Featured cars and multiple judged car classes such as stock, modified, restored, survivor, and MCA. See JUDGING page for more details on MCA judging.
Live Music & Beer Garden
Time to meet friends, both old and new. Entertainment includes a beer garden, live music, lots of food, and more!
Swap Meet
Ready to buy, sell, and trade? Reserve your space at the swap meet.
Save the date
August 24-26, 2023
Downtown
Heritage Inn Express
785-562-5588
Marysville Surf Hotel
785-562-2354
Oak Tree Inn
785-562-1234
Thunderbird Motel
785-562-2373
RV Hookups
Blue Rapids – 10 miles south of Marysville
Camping
Marysville City Park – free camping with water & electricity
RV Hookups
Waterville – 15 miles southwest of Marysville
DON’T MISS THE NATIONAL GATHERING OF FORD’S BEST HIGH-PERFORMANCE TRUE BOSS MUSTANG AND COUGAR CARS – STOCK, MODIFIED, RESTORED – PAST AND PRESENT.
Get In Touch
(940) 779-3441
Address
2023 Boss Nationals
C/O Finley Ledbetter
P.O. Box 321
Graford, TX 76449
Info@BossNationals.com