2025 Registration Information

Boss Nationals 2025 logo East Moline IL July 17-19 2025

 $10 general public admission for all events.  Children under 12 free. Activities include car show with featured cars and multiple judged car classes; swap meet; lots of food; and more! Bring the family and enjoy the show! Registration is in the Bend Expo building.  NOTE: There is no charge for family members of those with registered Car Show display cars or registered Swap Meet space.

There is NO OUTSIDE DISPLAY.  All cars, judged and non-judged, are displayed indoors. 

Online registration is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED for all judged and non-judged cars as on-site registration of cars on the setup day, Thursday, is only available on a space-available basis with first-come, first-served.

Please use THIS LINK to Register ALL Cars (judged and non-judged), Order Swap Meet Space, and/or to order souvenir T-Shirts.

Online registration and payment must be completed by June 30, 2025. 

See details below.

PAYMENT INFORMATION:  

         + PAYMENT BY CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD: Use the link above for registration and payment through PayPal using a debit or credit card.  Note: a PayPal account is not necessary.  Bring a copy of your registration confirmation to the event.

   + PAYMENT BY CHECK OR MONEY ORDER. You can pay by mailing a check or money order. If paying via check or money order, you must register/order (see link above) and your payment must be received no later than June 30th or your registration/order will be canceled.

  • IMPORTANT: include a copy of your registration confirmation with your payment.  Also bring a copy to the event.  Make payment to Boss Nationals and mail, along with a copy of your registration confirmation, asap so it will be received by June 30, 2015.  Mail to:
    Boss Nationals
    C/O Rick Ybarra
    PO Box 2064
    Davenport, IA 52809
  • + There are no refundsAll payments for car registration, swap meet, and T-shirts are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • + We are not responsible for acts of God, natural disasters, fire, explosions, civil disorder, acts or threats of terrorism.

SETUP INFORMATION:  

  • +All swap meet spaces, both Indoors and Outdoors must be setup by 9pm, Thursday, July 17th. NO EXCEPTIONS
  • +All Indoor cars, judged and non-judged, should be setup by 9pm Thursday, July 17th.  NO EXCEPTIONS

    On-site registration of cars on the setup day, Thursday, is only available on a space-available basis with first-come, first-served.  Therefore online registration is strongly recommended for all judged and non-judged cars.

  • +All Indoor cars CAN NOT BE MOVED FOR 3 DAYS UNLESS AN EMERGENCY AND MUST:
  • 1) have the battery disconnected in show mode
  • 2) have a minimum of one fully functional fire extinguisher with the car
  • 3) have a maximum of 1/8th of a tank of fuel per City of Eeast Moline Fire Code

REGISTRATION FEES

Online registraion is strongly recommended for all judged and non-judged cars as on-site registration of cars on the setup day, Thursday, is only available on a space-available basis with first-come, first-served.

Judged cars: Registration fees for Judged cars are as follows and include Indoor display space.   REMINDER: Cars MUST be setup by 9pm Thursday, July 17th. NO EXCEPTIONSOn-site registration of cars on the setup day, Thursday, is only available on a space-available basis with first-come, first-served.  

For additional judging information including classes/categories, schedule, and awards granted, use the following link to the Judging page

  • + Trailered Concours Boss 302, 351 & 429 cars: $275 per car
  • + Driven Concours Boss 302, 351 & 429 cars: $275 per car
  • + Super Stallion Class: $675 per car
  • + Special Recognition Cars: $125 per car

Non-judged, INDOOR car display space: $125.00 per car (140 car limit).   REMINDER: Cars MUST be setup by 9pm Thursday, July 17th.  NO EXCEPTIONS. On-site registration of cars on the setup day, Thursday, is only available on a space-available basis with first-come, first-served. 

Indoor swap meet space (20 spaces available): $125 per 8ft x 20ft space.  Limit 2 spaces per vendor.  REMINDER: Your space(s) must be setup by 9pm Thursday, July 17thNO EXCEPTIONS.

Outdoor swap meet space: $100.00 per 8ft x 20ft space. REMINDER:Your space(s) must be setup by 9pm Thursday, July 17th.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

REMINDER: use THIS LINK to Register ALL Cars (judged and non-judged), Order Swap Meet Space, and/or to order souvenir T-Shirts.

T-SHIRT SOUVENIRS

are ordered on the Registration/Ordering page using the link shown just above. Pickup them up at the event.

+ T-Shirts: $40.00 each

  • REGISTRATION PACKETS

Beginning February 1, 2025, registration packets will be mailed within 2 weeks of registration.

Boss Nationals 2025 is organized and hosted by a small group of Boss owners and enthusiasts who are excited to recognize unique Ford and Mercury automotive history. This is not a MCA sanctioned event.