Press Release: Heartland Carwash Association Announces 2026 Carwash Roadshow in Minnesota
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 17, 2026
“Land of 10,000 Washes” brings carwash owners and operators together for exclusive facility and plant tours, networking, and industry education
DES MOINES, IOWA — August 17, 2026 — The Heartland Carwash Association (HCA) is taking its members on the road this fall with the 2026 HCA Carwash Roadshow: Land of 10,000 Washes , scheduled for October 14, 2026, in Minnesota .
Designed to bring carwash owners, operators, and industry professionals together outside of the traditional conference setting, the Roadshow will offer attendees an immersive, behind-the-scenes look at carwash operations and manufacturing facilities throughout the Minneapolis-area market.
The one-day experience will begin and end at Mystic Lake Hotel & Casino , with attendees traveling together aboard a luxury tour bus throughout the day.
“We wanted to create something different—an event where our members can get out of the office, see how other operations work, go behind the scenes with manufacturers, and have meaningful conversations with their peers,” said Kristen Corbisiero, Executive Director & Publisher of the Heartland Carwash Association . “The Roadshow is about learning, networking, and experiencing the industry together.”
Behind-the-Scenes Access
A highlight of the 2026 Roadshow will be exclusive tours of industry manufacturing facilities, including Autowash Systems, Inc. (ASI) and Ver-Tech .
Attendees will have the opportunity to see the people, equipment, technology, and processes behind the products and systems they rely on every day.
The Roadshow will also feature tours of operating and developing carwash facilities, giving attendees the opportunity to compare different approaches to design, construction, equipment, and operations.
More Than a Tour
The Roadshow is designed as a full-day experience, with:
- Luxury tour bus transportation
- Exclusive plant and manufacturing tours
- Carwash facility tours
- Breakfast and lunch
- Happy hour and networking
- Opportunities to connect with fellow carwash owners and operators
- Special hotel rates at Mystic Lake Hotel & Casino
By bringing attendees together in a smaller, mobile environment, HCA hopes to create the kind of peer-to-peer interaction that can be difficult to achieve at larger industry events.
“Some of the best ideas in our industry come from simply talking with another operator who has already faced the same challenge,” said Kristen. “We want the Roadshow to create those conversations.”
Event Details
HCA Carwash Roadshow: Land of 10,000 Washes
Date:
October 14, 2026
Location:
Minneapolis area, Minnesota
Home Base:
Mystic Lake Hotel & Casino
Registration:
https://www.heartlandcarwash.org/carwash-road-show
For additional information about the HCA Carwash Roadshow, sponsorship opportunities, or registration, visit the HCA website or contact the Heartland Carwash Association.
About the Heartland Carwash Association
The Heartland Carwash Association (HCA) is a regional trade association serving carwash owners, operators, suppliers, and industry professionals. HCA provides education, networking, advocacy, industry resources, and events designed to help its members operate stronger, more successful businesses while building connections throughout the carwash industry.
Media Contact:
Kristen Corbisiero
Executive Director & Publisher
Heartland Carwash Association
Phone: 800-HRT-LAND
info@heartlandcarwash.org
https://www.heartlandcarwash.org/
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