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American Spirit 2026 Participation and Registration Rules
General Provisions
- The event is open to vehicles and motorcycles from traditional American manufacturers only.
- Participation is possible only after making a financial contribution to the organizational fund.
- The organizers reserve the right to refuse registration without providing additional explanations.
- Each participant is personally responsible for the safety of their vehicle or motorcycle during the event.
When a Candidate Is Considered an “American Spirit” Participant
A candidate is considered an official participant only when all of the following conditions are met:
- The registration form is completed on time;
- 2 photos of the vehicle / motorcycle are submitted;
- The organizational fund contribution is paid on time;
- The participant is included in the official participant list.
- A participant is added to the list only after the contribution has been received.
Organizational Fund
“American Spirit” is a non-commercial, non-advertising event created as a gathering of like‑minded people. The event is financed exclusively through participant contributions paid into the organizational fund.
Registration period:
- from June 1, 2026
- until July 24, 2026
Special registration:
- December 31, 2025, from 12:00 to 24:00
Participant Package Includes:
- A metal participant plate (for the first 200 vehicles, 1 per vehicle);
- 3 parties;
- Official event merchandise.
- Arriving without prior registration may result in refusal of entry or not receiving event merchandise.
Participation Fees
New Year Special Registration (2025‑12‑31)
During the New Year special registration, participants may:
- Choose a preferred participant number (if available);
- Specify a name or nickname to be printed on the participant number (US‑style aluminum license plate);
- Order custom T‑shirts with the participant number and vehicle image.
- T‑shirt price: €15 per unit
- These additional options are available only during the New Year special registration.
- Vehicle registration (vehicle + driver): €60
- Additional passengers aged 12+: €40 per person
- Children under 12: free of charge
Registration 2026-06-01 - 2026‑06‑14:
- Vehicle registration (vehicle + driver): €60
- Additional passengers aged 12+: €40 per person
- Children under 12: free of charge
Registration 2026-06-5 - 2026‑07‑24:
- Vehicle registration (vehicle + driver): €70
- Additional passengers aged 12+: €50 per person
- Children under 12: free of charge
On the Event Day:
- Vehicle registration: €80
- Additional passengers: €50 per person
Participation Cancellation Policy
Participation cancellations must be reported by email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Refund policy:
- 90–50 days before the event – 70% refund;
- 49–11 days before the event – 50% refund;
- 10 days or less before the event – 30% refund;
- No‑show without cancellation – no refund.
Additional Support
The specified contribution amount is the minimum required. Participants who wish to further support the quality and development of the event may contribute a higher amount.
Participant Obligations
An “American Spirit” participant agrees to:
- Follow all instructions provided by the organizers;
- Move within expo and event areas only accompanied by an organizer‑assigned traffic marshal;
- Park the vehicle only in designated areas;
- Follow information published in the American Spirit information bulletin (www.americanspirit.lt);
- Burnouts are strictly prohibited during the parade;
- Comply with Lithuanian traffic laws and regulations.
Participant Recommendations
When possible, participants are encouraged to:
- Decorate vehicles with flags;
- Wear American car culture themed clothing.
Vehicle Access Permits
Access to the event area is permitted only with special stickers:
- PARTICIPANT STICKER – issued to all approved participants (with or without a number);
- SUPPORT STICKER – issued to organizers, vendors, special and support vehicles, and pre‑approved guest vehicles.
For Support stickers, contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Advertising and Branding
Participation of vehicles displaying brand logos or conducting promotional activities during the event is allowed only with prior organizer approval.
The organizers reserve the right to deny entry to vehicles with advertising elements that have not been pre‑approved.
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Druskininkai Airfield
Mizarų g. 59, 66102 Druskininkai, Lithuania
Google Map https://goo.gl/maps/wXQia7PbXPcJ39BU7

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Thursday, July 30, 2026
14:00–19:00 Participant registration
14:00 Light aviation: exhibition and flights over Druskininkai. Flights may be cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions
16:00–18:00 “Beer Run” to the Dzūkų Alus restaurant in Alytus: tour and tasting
16:00–18:00 “Best of Show by Signeda”
18:00 Burnout practice
19:00 Last Engine Songs
20:00 Car Horn Battle with US Van Lietuva
20:30 Club competition “Club Battle” – Stage I
22:00 Disco. Club competition “Club Battle” – "DJ Challange" Stage
Friday, July 31, 2026
10:00–19:00 Participant registration
11:00–14:00 “Best of Show by Signeda”
12:00–18:00 BBQ Alley: 4th Lithuanian BBQ and Grill Championship “Fire Speaks, Smoke Whispers 2026” — participant registration
12:00 Light aviation: exhibition and flights over Druskininkai. Flights may be cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions
12:00–13:00 Club competition “Club Battle” – Stage II
12:00–19:00 Monster Truck rides
12:00–17:00 Outdoor table football
13:00 Vehicle suspension articulation challenge with “Jeep Spirit”
14:00–15:00 Club competition “Club Battle” – Stage III
15:00–17:00 Exhibition in Druskininkai, along a section of Turistų Street and at the Druskonis Lake Amphitheatre.
15:00-17:00 Cruise through the streets of Druskininkai.
17:00–18:00 Burnout: for Bideris.lt prizes
18:00 Parade of Teddy Bears and self-propelled armchairs, “Teddy Bear 2026” contest
19:00 Women’s cruise through the streets of Druskininkai
19:30 “Barber Battle” with “Cascada Professional”: Elizaro Artelė VS “Modish Barbers”
20:00 “Stars and Stripes” potluck party for participants. Dress code: Stars and Stripes. The organizers’ hospitality bar will be open
21:00 “dB Battle”
21:30 Concert: Jimidelic. Jimi Hendrix tribute-band
22:30 Frozen T-Shirt Challenge
23:00 Concert: AC/DC tribute band “GoZone”
24:00 “Pool Dance”
00:00–02:00 DJ Sparky
Saturday, August 1, 2026
10:00–15:00 Participant registration
10:00–18:00 4rd Lithuanian BBQ and Grill Championship “Fire Speaks, Smoke Whispers 2026”
11:00–13:00 “Best of Show by Signeda”
12:00–15:30 Outdoor table football
12:00 Small aircraft performance
12:00–19:00 Monster Truck rides
13:00–14:00 “Me and My Car” with DetailTech STUDIO
14:00 Light aviation: exhibition and flights over Druskininkai. Flights may be cancelled due to unfavorable weather conditions
14:00–15:00 Burnout: for Bideris.lt prizes
15:15–16:00 Club competition “Club Battle” – Stage IV
16:00 Grand Parade – cruise through the streets of Druskininkai
17:30 “Miss Pin-Up” and “Miss Pin-Up Junior American Spirit 2026” contest with Cascada Proffesional
18:30 Awards ceremony of the 4rd Lithuanian BBQ and Grill Championship
19:30 Win a trip to America with Bideris.lt!
19:30 Auction. Lottery
20:00 “American Spirit 2026” awards
21:00 Evening programme for participants. The organizers’ hospitality bar will be open
21:30 Concert: Edilija
22:30 Auction
23:00 Concert: Tomas Legend. A surprise gift from Druskininkai Municipality
24:00 “Pool Dance”
24:00–02:00 DJ Sparky
Sunday, August 2, 2026
12:00 Closing of the event area
The organizers reserve the right to change programme times, add new programme elements or cancel individual programme items.
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