The Show™ Schedule

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Level up your wash with tools, insights, and connections that light the way. You'll experience all that at The Car Wash Show in Nashville in 2026.

Events will be held at the Music City Center - 201 Rep. John Lewis Way S, Nashville, TN 37203.

Interested in presenting the latest trends and tech? View the call for speakers.

Registration opens in January! Badge pickup and other on-site support will be available at the registration desk on Level 2 during these times:

  • Sunday, May 10 | 9:00AM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday, May 11 | 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday, May 12 | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday, May 13 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The schedule of events will be continually updated and are subject to change.

Sunday, May 10

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Car Wash Tours - Express

[Separate registration required - more information coming soon!] Get an insider's look at one of the industry’s most efficient and successful express car wash operations. From cutting-edge technology to streamlined processes and customer engagement strategies, you'll walk away with actionable insights and inspiration to take your business to the next level.

5/10/2026

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

TBD

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Car Wash Tours - Self-Serve / IBA

[Separate registration required - more information coming soon!] Join us as we focus exclusively on self-serve and in-bay automatic car washes. This isn't just another event — it's a dynamic opportunity to dive into the world of self-serve innovation, operational insights, and top-tier customer engagement strategies.

5/10/2026

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

TBD

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The Preview Party - New Company Pavilion + New Product Showcase

Before the doors officially open for the 2026 edition of The Car Wash Show, access the latest industry innovations with an exclusive preview of our hottest areas on the trade show floor. Open to all registered attendees, connect with people making waves in the New Company Pavilion and New Product Showcase.

5/10/2026

4:00 - 6:00 PM

Music City Center

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TalkCarWash After Dark

[Separate registration required - more information coming soon!] Deepen your connections at our official TalkCarWash networking event.

5/10/2026

6:30 - 8:30 PM

TBD

Monday, May 11

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Education Sessions

Best-in-class education offerings keep you out in front of the competition.

5/11/2026

8:30 - 11:00 AM

Music City Center

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Trade Show

The world's largest selection of car wash products and services — plus catch the latest products and services in the Solutions Theater.

5/11/2026

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Music City Center

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The Big Bash

Connect with friends old and new at The Big Bash™ — the car wash industry's party of the year. You’ll get two hours of open bar and food plus live entertainment and games.

5/11/2026

5:00 - 7:00 PM

Music City Center

Tuesday, May 12

Car Wash Education

Education Sessions

Best-in-class education offerings keep you out in front of the competition.

5/12/2026

8:30 - 11:00 AM

Music City Center

Car Wash Trade Show

Trade Show

The world's largest selection of car wash products and services — plus catch the latest products and services in the Solutions Theater.

5/12/2026

11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Music City Center

Car Wash Booth Crawl

Exhibitor Booth Crawl

Grab a drink and visit your favorite booths on the show floor. List of participating sponsors to follow.

5/12/2026

3:30 - 5:00 PM

Music City Center

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TalkCarWash After Dark

[Separate registration required - more information coming soon!] Deepen your connections at our official TalkCarWash networking event.

5/12/2026

8:30 - 10:30 PM

TBD

Wednesday, May 13

Car Wash Trade Show

Trade Show

The world's largest selection of car wash products and services.

5/13/2026

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Music City Center