CTI is a music and truck festival hosted at SeatGeek Stadium. It's a one-day event with multiple musical performances, a truck show, and a burnout competition.

Chicago Truck Invasion is a once-a-year event, taking place for the first time on August 22nd, 2026.

Gates open at 12:00 PM and the event ends at 11:00 PM.

Los Farmerz headlines, with Herencia de Patrones, Los Austeros de Durango, Tito Torbellino Jr., Los Nuevos Escoltas, Los Pilares de Culiacán, Banda Peñasco de Zacatecas, Equipo Distinto, and Grupo 312. See the lineup.

Music start time varies, but generally starts around 2:00 PM and goes till 11:00 PM.

The burnout pit will be live from 1:00–3:00 PM.

The music schedule will be released the week of the event.

Chicago Truck Invasion is an all-ages event for the whole family!

General admission is available here.

For walking access to the truck show and concert, purchase a General Admission ticket. If you'd like to register a show vehicle, purchase a Truck Registration.

There is GA VIP (standing VIP) and VIP Tables available.

VIP Tables are for 6 people. General Admission tickets are sold separately.

GA to GA VIP upgrades will be available on event day only.

Children 10 and under get in free to GA areas. A VIP ticket is required for GA VIP access regardless of age. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Children 10 and under are allowed in the VIP Table area but must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Yes, General Admission tickets will be sold in person the day of the event.

Kids 10 and under enter free.

Truck registrations are available here.

Cars are allowed at Chicago Truck Invasion — you would need a Solo Truck Registration ticket.

Truck Registration includes the General Admission ticket for the driver. Only passengers need to purchase a General Admission.

Yes, but you'll need your General Admission ticket ready to scan. We will not be selling GA tickets in the truck registration line.

No — truck registrations will not be sold at the gate.

Trailer parking will be available; however, it is limited and appointed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Food vendors will be on site serving a wide range of food.

Licensed and insured food vendors can fill out our vendor form to be considered.

Spots are sold first-come, first-served and are limited. Vendor registration closes one week before the event. We recommend reserving as soon as possible before they sell out.

Your package includes your spot inside the vendor area and general access to the event on the day of Chicago Truck Invasion. Vendor packages also include access on Friday, August 21st (mandatory setup day), and you are allowed one vendor vehicle to park inside the event grounds on show day.

No, this is a space-only rental. You are responsible for your own setup, including a generator or other power source if needed.

No. Vendor spaces are non-transferable and may not be shared or sublet.

You are responsible for your own liability insurance and must comply with all event rules, staff instructions, and applicable health and fire safety codes — including proper weighting of any tents or canopies for outdoor wind conditions.

For general vendors: buying your package secures your spot. Before the event, we will reach out with setup details and your spot assignment. For food and beverage vendors: filling out the application is not the final reservation — we first review your license and insurance, and once approved we will contact you with next steps.

Yes. Food and beverage vendors must have a valid license and insurance to be considered.

Each space includes a set number of staff tickets based on your vendor tier. If you need more, you can purchase General Admission bracelets for additional staff — they will be allowed to enter through the vendor entrance for early access.

Yes, general vendors who purchase their package and submit their logo two weeks before the event will get a welcome post on Instagram.

Yes, all vendors who have purchased and submitted their logo two weeks before the event will have their logo on the CTI 26 official show tee.

You can find a general map here. Layout is still subject to change.

General Admission parking is located outside the event grounds.

Unfortunately motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, and bicycles are not allowed.

SeatGeek Stadium has a no re-entry event policy.

Per venue rules, coolers are not allowed into the event.

Pets are not allowed.

Drones will not be permitted into the venue.

Yes, cameras are permitted into the event.

No, foldable chairs are not allowed for General Admission. They are allowed for Truck Registration but not permitted in the concert area.

Clear bags that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″ only. Only non-clear bags smaller than 4.5″ x 6.5″ will be permitted into the venue.

We recommend bringing cash, although most vendors accept credit/debit and tap to pay.