The GBF Foundation provides funds for Camp Sunshine - Kids with Cancer, Gilbert Browns All-Pro Football Camp, Free Milwaukee Skills Camp Offered for Kids Ages 8-17, the Make a Wish Foundation, Mark Tauscher's Tri-Fecta Foundation, and the High School Scholarship Program.
During the show, there any many different fun events to choose from: Meet & Greet With Former Packer Player Gilbert Brown, a Food & Beverage Tent, Raffle Items & 50/50 Raffle, take a picture with Packer Player and Your Car, plus Fundraising Games With former Green Bay Packers!
Additional Information
LOCATION:
Wilderness Campground
N1499 State Road 22
Montello, WI 53949
Only 7 Miles South of Montello and 13 Miles North of Pardeeville on HWY 22.
Just turn down Wilderness Campground Rd.
Directions:
- FROM MADISON: Take I-90/94 to Exit 132 (Hwy 51). Follow Hwy 51 North to Hwy 22 North. Entrance is 12 Miles north of Pardeeville on Hwy 22.
- FROM THE EAST: Enter Montello on State Road 23. At stoplight turn left onto Hwy 22 South. Entrance is 7 Miles south of Montello on Hwy 22.
- FROM THE WEST: Enter Montello on State Road 23. At stoplight turn right onto Hwy 22. Entrance is 7 Miles south of Montello on Hwy 22.
Montello’s own award winning competition BBQ Team will have a food stand open At the Car Show. All profits will be donated to the Gilbert Brown Foundation. Come on out & try some delicious BBQ!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 11:00 a.m. We will not accept any registrations for judging after 11:00 a.m.
$20.00 Donation to Register Custom or Classic Car
Call (608) 297-2002 for registration information.
- Pay Day of Show
- Judges T.B.A.
Click For A Printable Car Show Registration Form
For Pre-Registrations Please Mail Registration form to the following address:(Stop at Registration Table to Get Your Dash Plaque)
Address: N1499 St. Rd 22 | Montello, WI 53949
Checks Can Be Made Payable To: The Gilbert Brown Foundation
Must make reservations in advance as campsites do fill up quickly. Call (608) 297-2002 to make reservations. Must be 21 or older to reserve campsite.
Car Class List:
Click To View The Car Class List and DescriptionsAntique thru 1949 Except Street Rods
A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformity with manufacturer specifications and appearance.
Street Rod 1920-1948
A motor vehicle, or a reproduction thereof, with a model year of 1948 or older which has been materially altered or modified by the removal, addition or substitution of essential parts and with a gross weight or registered gross weight of not more than 9,000 pounds.
Stock 50’s & 60’s
A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformity with manufacturer specifications and appearance. Changes allowed to Rims, Air Filter, an Exhaust.
Stock 70’s
A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformity with manufacturer specifications and appearance. Changes allowed to Rims, Air Filter, an Exhaust.
Stock 80’s
A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformity with manufacturer specifications and appearance. Changes allowed to Rims, Air Filter, an Exhaust.
Stock 90’s
A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformity with manufacturer specifications and appearance. Changes allowed to Rims, Air Filter, an Exhaust.
Stock 2000’s
A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformity with manufacturer specifications and appearance. Changes allowed to Rims, Air Filter, an Exhaust.
Custom/Modified 1950-1979
A factory-built vehicle that has been modified either to improve its performance, often by altering or replacing the engine and transmission, or it may be a personal design by the builder, making the car look unique and unlike any car that might have been factory built.
Custom/Modified 1980’s
A factory-built vehicle that has been modified either to improve its performance, often by altering or replacing the engine and transmission, or it may be a personal design by the builder, making the car look unique and unlike any car that might have been factory built.
Custom/Modified 1990’s
A factory-built vehicle that has been modified either to improve its performance, often by altering or replacing the engine and transmission, or it may be a personal design by the builder, making the car look unique and unlike any car that might have been factory built.
Custom/Modified 2000’s
A factory-built vehicle that has been modified either to improve its performance, often by altering or replacing the engine and transmission, or it may be a personal design by the builder, making the car look unique and unlike any car that might have been factory built.
Trucks Stock
A motor vehicle, but not a reproduction thereof, which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformity with manufacturer specifications and appearance.
Trucks Custom
A factory-built vehicle that has been modified either to improve its performance, often by altering or replacing the engine and transmission, or it may be a personal design by the builder, making the car look unique and unlike any car that might have been factory built.
Motorcycle Custom
A factory-built motorcycle that has been modified either to improve its performance, often by altering or replacing the engine and transmission, or it may be a personal design by the builder, making the car look unique and unlike any motorcycle that might have been factory built.
Motorcycle Stock
A motorcycle, but not a reproduction thereof, which has been maintained in or restored to a condition which is substantially in conformity with manufacturer specifications and appearance.
Rat Rods
A style of hot rod or custom car that imitates te early hot rods of the 40’s, 50’s or 60’s – appear unfinished with the bare essentials needed to be driven. It is a thowback to the early day of hot rodding – when the car was built more for the purpose of driving rather than appearance.
Tuners/Imports
All Imports – Custom or Stock
Special Interest
A vehicle uniquely distinguishable from the usual, and/or designed for a particular purpose, such as a race car, military vehicle or bus, or built to a specific and unusual theme, either of which would generate interest because of its uniqueness or specialty function.
2024 Car Show Award Winners
Click to View Photos of the 2024 Car Show and Winners
Class 1 – Antique thru 1949
1st Place – Bryan Hahn, (Sun Prairie, WI) 1934 Ford 3 Window 2nd Place – Timothy Ashley, (Cambria, WI) 1935 Convertible Oldsmobile
Class 2 – Street Rod 1920 -1948
1st Place – Dale Knuth, (Baraboo, WI) 1931 Ford Model A 2nd Place – Russ Rainey , (Montello, WI) 1923 Ford T Bucket
Class 3 – Stock 50’s & 60’s
1st Place – Bob Christian, (Beaver Dam, WI) 1960 Chevy Convertible 2nd Place – Jon Kiermas, (Pardeeville, WI) 1969 Chevrolet Camaro
Class 4 – Stock 70’s
1st Place – Rick Pattee, (Waupun, WI) 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner 2nd Place – Ed Poehlman, (Horicon, WI) 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
Class 5 – Stock 80’s
1st Place – Keith Poole, (Green Lake, WI) 1989 Ford Mustang GT 2nd Place – Robert Thill, (Sheboygan, WI) 1987 Cutlass Salon
Class 6 – Stock 90’s
1st Place – Gene Sauer, (Waunakee, WI) 1994 Chevrolet Corvette 2nd Place – Jeff Scott, (Rio, WI) 1996 SL600 Mercedes Benz
Class 7 – Stock 2000’s
1st Place -Kay Schoep, (Green Lake, WI) 2018 Ford Mustang 2nd Place – Scott Hohn, (Pardeeville, WI) 2014 Ford Mustang Roush Stage 3
Class 8 – Custom/Modified 50s-70s
1st Place – Rick Sass, (Reedsburg, WI) 1974 Chevrolet Nova 2nd Place – Tim Mace, (Columbus, WI) 1957 Chevrolet BelAir 2dr HT
Class 9 – Custom/Modified 80s
1st Place – Jennifer Heimann, (Pardeeville, WI) 1986 Chevrolet Camaro 2nd Place – Eric Moll, (Pardeeville, WI) 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Class 10 – Custom/Modified 90s
1st Place – Jacob Zimbauer, (Mauston, WI) 1999 Ford Mustang 2nd Place – Dalton Harris, (Portage, WI) 1996 Pontiac TransAm
Class 11 – Custom/Modified 2000s
1st Place – Steve Statz, (Poynette, WI) 2015 Ford Mustang 2nd Place – Steve Woodliff, (Baraboo, WI) 2021 Dodge Challenger
Class 12 – Trucks Stock
1st Place – Jon Hoppe, (Watertown, WI) 1975 International D150 2nd Place – David Marx, (Wisconsin Rapids, WI) 2004 Chevrolet SSR
Class 13 – Trucks Custom
1st Place –Ted & Michelle MacHugo, (Kingston, WI) 1954 Chevrolet 3100 2nd Place – Sandy Osgood, (Sauk City, WI) 1941 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton pickup
Class 14 – Motorcycles Stock
1st Place – Susie & Ricky Stearns, (Princeton, WI) 1969 Harley Davidson Shovelhead
Class 15 – Motorcycles Custom
1st Place – Bradley Taylor, (Ripon, WI) 2019 Harley Davidson Heritage Classic
Class 16 – Rat Rods
1st Place -Scott and Jean Hanko, (Wis. Dells, WI) 1941 Dodge Truck 2nd Place – Josh Dodge, (Portage, WI) 1964 Chevrolet Impala
Class 17 – Tuner/Import
1st Place – Jeff Spruill, (Madison, WI) 1985 Subaru Brat 2nd Place – Noah Burkhardt, (Pardeeville, WI) 1989 Mazda RX7
Class 18 – Special Interest
1st Place – John Novotny, (Montello, WI) 1956 Ford Fairlane Gasser (Gasser Tribute Car #18). 2nd Place – Garret Poole, (Green Bay, WI) 1985 Pontiac Fiero SE 2M6
Camper’s Choice Award
Jayden Zimbauer, (New Lisbon, WI) 1985 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z
2024 Best In Show
Bob Christian, (Beaver Dam, WI) 1960 Chevy Convertible
2023 Car Show Award Winners
Click to View Pictures of the 2023 Car Show and Winners
Class 1 – Antique thru 1949
1st Place – Paul Blacek, (Westfield, WI) 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe 2nd Place – Mike Polacek, (St. Francis, WI) 1926 Ford Model T
Class 2 – Street Rod 1920 -1948
1st Place – John Zifco,(Wild Rose, WI) 1935 Oldsmobile F-35 2nd Place – Ken Murkley, (Berlin, WI) 1947 Mercury Coupe
Class 3 – Stock 50’s & 60’s
1st Place -Josh Morris, (Stoughton, WI) 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle 2nd Place – Michael Berge, (Deerfield, WI) 1965 Ford Galaxie 500
Class 4 – Stock 70’s
1st Place – Rick Pattee, (Waupun, WI) 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner 2nd Place – Paul Brandenburg, (Lodi, WI) 1971 Ford Mustang
Class 5 – Stock 80’s
1st Place – Keith Poole, (Green Lake, WI) 1989 Ford Mustang GT 2nd Place – Glenn Poole, (Manawa, WI) 1986 Chevrolet Camaro
Class 6 – Stock 90’s
1st Place – Gene Sauer, (Waunakee, WI) 1994 Chevrolet Corvette 2nd Place – Jeff Scott, (Rio, WI) 1996 SL600 Mercedes Benz
Class 7 – Stock 2000’s
1st Place -Norm Raddatz, (Baraboo, WI) 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 2nd Place – Michael Shaul, (Cottage Grove, WI) 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand SPort
Class 8 – Custom/Modified 50s-70s
1st Place – Jerry McGill, (Lodi, WI) 1951 Mercury Coupe 2nd Place – Gary Hanson, (Oregon, WI) 1966 Chevrolet Nova
Class 9 – Custom/Modified 80s
1st Place – Jennifer Heimann, (Pardeeville, WI) 1986 Chevrolet Camaro 2nd Place – Ryan Zimbauer, (New Lisbon, WI) 19867 Pontiac TransAm GTO
Class 10 – Custom/Modified 90s
1st Place – Joe Spritka, (Redgranite, WI) 1994 Chevrolet Corvette 2nd Place – Jacob Zimbauer, (Mauston, WI) 1999 Ford Mustang
Class 11 – Custom/Modified 2000s
1st Place – Douglas Roeader, (Cambria, WI) 2nd Place – Gary Macklin, (Green Bay, WI) 2021 Dodge Challenger
Class 12 – Trucks Stock
1st Place – Jim & Vietta Kampen , (Portage, WI) 1955. Chevrolet 3100 2nd Series 2nd Place – Bill Martens, (Fort Myers Beach, FL) 1963 Ford F100
Class 13 – Trucks Custom
1st Place – Sandy Osgood, (Sauk City, WI) 1941 Chevrolet 1/2 Ton pickup 2nd Place – Ted & Michelle MacHugo, (Kingston, WI) 1954 Chevrolet 3100
Class 14 – Motorcycles Stock
1st Place – Dawn Nicklas, (Green Bay, WI) 2001 Harley Davidson Softail Heritage 2nd Place -Kristen Duchateau, (Suamico, WI) 2004 Harley Davidson Soft Tail Duce
Class 15 – Motorcycles Custom
1st Place – Brandon Mantych, (Beaver Dam, WI) 2019 Harley Davidson Road Glide
Class 16 – Rat Rods
1st Place -Scott and Jean Hanko, (Wis. Dells, WI) 1941 Dodge Truck 2nd Place – Susan&Rick Stearns., (Princeton, WI) 1949 Chevrolet Gasser Goupe
Class 17 – Tuner/Import
1st Place – Frank Cirino Jr., (Green Lake, WI) 1953 Mg TD 2nd Place –
Class 18 – Special Interest
1st Place – Garret Poole, (Green Bay, WI) 1985 Pontiac Fiero SE 2M6
Camper’s Choice Award
George Cairns, (Montello, WI) 1957 Chevrolet Belair Sedan
2023 Best In Show
Keith Poole, (Green Lake, WI) 1989 Ford Mustang GT
Click to view and print your picture with Gilbert and your car(2022)
Gilbert Brown Foundation Custom & Classic Car Show & Benefit Candid Photo Gallery(2022)
2022 Car Show Award Winners
Class 1 – Antique thru 1949
1st Place – Sue & Rick Stearns, Montello, WI with a 1941 Chevy (TNT) Sport Coupe 2nd Place –
Class 2 – Street Rod 1920 -1948
1st Place – Ken & Linda Murkley, Berlin, WI with a 1947 Mercury Coupe 2nd Place – Bill Frey, Prairie Du Sac, WI with a 1931 Ford A-Roadster
Class 3 – Stock 50’s & 60’s
1st Place – Joel Drees, Fond du Lac, WI with a 1953 Champion Studebaker 2nd Place – Joel Haseleu, Watertown, WI with a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro
Class 4 – Stock 70’s
1st Place – Rick Pattee, Waupun, WI with a 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner 2nd Place – Russell Kranz, BEaver Dam, WI with a 1977 Ford Mustang II
Class 5 – Stock 80’s
1st Place -Robert Thill, Sheboygan, WI with a 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Salon 2nd Place – S. Stevens. Green Bay, WI with a 1989 Chevrolet Caprice Classic
Class 6 – Stock 90’s
1st Place – Gene Sauer, Waunakee, WI 1994 Chevrolet Corvette 2nd Place – Jeff Scott, Rio, WI with a 1996 Mercedes Benz SL 600
Class 7 – Stock 2000’s
1st Place – Kay Schoep, Green Lake, WI with a 2018 Ford Mustang 2nd Place – Jim Spennetta, Middleton, WI. 53562 with a 2021 Ford GT
Class 8 – Custom/Modified 50s-70s
1st Place – Tim Mace/Sandi Gosnell, Columbus, WI. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2nd Place – Bob Ripp, Pardeeville, WI with a 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner
Class 9 – Custom/Modified 80s
1st Place – Jim Economy, Wis. Dells, WI with a 1983 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2nd Place – Ryan Zimbauer, New Lisbon, WI with a 1987 Pontiac Trans Am GTA
Class 10 – Custom/Modified 90s
1st Place – Dustin Krueger, Pardeeville, WI with a 1991 Ford Mustang LX 2nd Place –
Class 10 – Custom/Modified 90s
1st Place – Thomas Martinson, Lodi, WI. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon 2nd Place – Left before Judging
Class 11 – Custom/Modified 2000s
1st Place – Claude Woelfel, St Cloud, WI. with a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2nd Place – John Immel / Lisa Haack, Fond du Lac, WI with a 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Class 12 – Motorcycle Custom
1st Place – Gordy Rutkowski, 1996 Harley Davidson Ultra Classic 2nd Place – Sue & Rick Stearns,
Class 13 – Motorcycle Stock
1st Place Kriss Boeck, Sun Prairie, WI with a 2010 Harley Road King. 2nd Place – Steven Polega, Pardeeville, WI with a 1978 Harley FLH Anniversary Edition
Class 14 – Trucks Stock
1st Place – Brian Dudek, Green Lake, WI with a 1950 Chevrolet 6400 2 Ton 2nd Place – John Reuter, Columbus, WI. 1992 GMC Sierra
Class 15 – Trucks Custom
1st Place – Tony Klatt, Beaver Dam, WI with a 1951 Chevrolet 4400 2nd Place – Mike Cieliesz, Dalton, WI with a 1974 Ford Bronco
Class 16 – Rat Rods
1st Place – Mike Bowe, Mt. Calvary, WI. with a 1928 Ford A 2nd Place – Jeff Marg, Appleton, WI with a 1939 Dodge
Class 17 – Tuner/Import
1st Place – Frank Cirino Jr. Green Lake, WI with a 1953 MG TD 2nd Place – Scott & Jean Hanko, Wis. Dells, WI with a 2017 Jaguar F-Type
Class 18 – Special Interest
1st Place – Dan & Becky Waite, Wautoma, WI with a 1969 AMC AMX 2nd Place – Marus & Heidi Hammitt, Plover, WI with a 2019 Mercedes Sprinter
Camper’s Choice Award
Tony Klatt, Beaver Dam, WI with a 1951 Chevrolet 4400
2022 Best In Show
Mike Bowe, Mt. Calvary, WI. with a 1928 Ford A
2021 Car Show Award Winner Pictures
Class 1 – Antique thru 1949
1st Place – Paul Polacek, Wis. Dells, WI, 1941 Chevrolet Deluxe 2nd Place – Ted Chesney, Portage, WI 1949 Willy’s Overland Jeepster
Class 2 – Street Rod 1920 -1948
1st Place – Ken & Linda Murkley, Berlin, WI, 1947 Mercury Coupe 2nd Place – Todd Peterson, Madison, WI, 1923 Ford T Roadster
Class 3 – Stock 50’s & 60’s
1st Place – Hugh & Norma Stedham, Wis. Dells, WI, 1962 Chevrolet Impala 2nd Place – Harry & Cindee Lenius, Watertown, WI, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door HT
Class 4 – Stock 70’s
1st Place – Rick & Patti Stoltz, Nekoosa, WI 1970 Plymouth Superbird 2nd Place – Russ Kranz, Beaver Dam, WI, 1977 Ford Mustang II
Class 5 – Stock 80’s
1st Place – Jeff Spruill, Madison, WI, 1985 Subaru Brat 2nd Place – Keith Poole, Green Lake, WI, 1989 Ford Mustang GT
Class 6 – Stock 90’s
1st Place – Larry Lane, DeForest, WI, 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra 2nd Place – Gene Sauer, Waunakee, WI 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
Class 7 – Stock 2000’s
1st Place – Don Budwitis, Fall River, WI, 2007 Dodge Charger 2nd Place – Norm Lee, LaCrosse, WI, 2014 Chevrolet Camaro R/S
Class 8 – Custom/Modified 50s-70s
1st Place – Tim Mace/Sandi Gosnell, Columbus, WI. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 2nd Place – Bill & Kathy Klassen, Greenville, WI, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Class 9 – Custom/Modified 80s
1st Place – Jennifer Heimann, Pardeeville, WI. 1986 Chevrolet Camaro 2nd Place – Ryan Zimbauer, New Lisbon, WI. 1987 Pontiac TransAm GTA
Class 10 – Custom/Modified 90s
1st Place – Thomas Martinson, Lodi, WI. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice Wagon 2nd Place – Left before Judging
Class 11 – Custom/Modified 2000s
1st Place – Butch Stellmacher, Rudolph, WI, 2013 Ford Shelby GT 500 2nd Place – Rick & Patti Stoltz, Nekoosa, WI 2010 Dodg Challenger Bird
Class 12 – Motorcycle Custom
1st Place – Wendy Crook, Beaver Dam, WI 2011 Kisskustom Chopper 2nd Place – Blake White, Steven Point, WI 2009 Harley Davidson Softail Rocker
Class 13 – Motorcycle Stock
No entries
Class 14 – Trucks Stock
1st Place – Kyle Bingen, Watertown, WI 1978 Dodge Lil Red Express 2nd Place – Vietta & Jim Kampen, Portage, WI. 1962 GMC Suburban
Class 15 – Trucks Custom
1st Place -Ted & Michelle MacHugo, Kingston, WI 1954 Chevy 3100 2nd Place – Brian Hankins, DeForest, WI 1952 Ford F1 Truck
Class 16 – Rat Rods
1st Place – Mike & Zack Blaede, Omro, WI. 1928 Ford A Rat Rod 2nd Place – No Entry
Class 17 – Tuner/Import
1st Place – Frank Cirino Jr., Green Lake, WI. 1953 Mg TD 2nd Place – Andrew Shaw, Fond Du Lac, WI 1990 Nissan Skyline GTR
Camper’s Choice Award
Darcy Otto, Princeton, WI. 1972 Chevrolet Nova
2021 Best In Show
Rick & Patti Stoltz, Nekoosa, WI. 1970 Plymouth Superbird
2020 Car Show Award Winner Pictures!
2019 Car Show Award Winners Pictures!
