Engines roared to life as the event that kicks off the summer in Wisconsin Dells got underway for its first day Saturday. By noon, around 1,000 classic cars were parked in the parking lot of Mt.

Automotion may be a classic car show, but the mid-May weekend in the Wisconsin Dells area is always characterized by activities outside the show, and 2025 was hectic for area law enforcement.

The spring car display that unofficially kicks off summer in Wisconsin Dells was back for its 39th year over the weekend.