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HILL COUNTRY CAR SHOWS & SWAP MEETS
The Hill Country hosts a number of car shows throughout the year, in a variety of places. Here is our list, including those on the fringes or very nearby the Hill Country.
Be sure to check out the detailed profile page in this Portal site for each town to see their event calendar and more detail on fun things to do in the area.
Best to check the event's web site or call them to get the latest details.
Be sure to also look at our overall Hill Country Festival & Events page for detailed listings of events related to the Car Shows, at Calendar. Many festivals have a car show section.
We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation.
| CAR SHOW CALENDAR BY MONTH |
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JANUARY
Every 3rd Fri, CRUISE-IN TO JOHNSON CITY: Johnson City. Car Club Event, 6-9p. Classic, collector, antique, hot rod, cars and trucks. Door prizes for classic owners. Held across the street from the Blanco County Courthouse at Pecan Street Brewing. www.3fjc.com. Paul at 830-708-8865.
FEBRUARY
Every 3rd Fri, CRUISE-IN TO JOHNSON CITY: Johnson City. Car Club Event, 6-9p. Classic, collector, antique, hot rod, cars and trucks. Door prizes for classic owners. Held across the street from the Blanco County Courthouse at Pecan Street Brewing. www.3fjc.com. Paul at 830-708-8865.
MARCH
March - CLASSICS AT THE CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Lampasas; 512-556-5265 or 512-734-5173; Located at 1303 N Mclean St (off East FM 580 at Lampasas Building Components, large paved parking lot). Pre-1980 car & truck show "People's Choice" (rain date March 28). Dash plaques, T-Shirts, Games, Food Booth, & Lots of Fun!! More than 20 Class Awards. $20 entry fee or pre-register $15. Mail to Sharon Carrigan, POB 1144, Lampasas, TX 76550
Mid March - HILL COUNTRY CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Llano. 325-247-5354. www.llanochamber.org
Mid March - WILD HOG EXPLOSION: Bandera, at Mansfield Park, 2886 Hwy 16 N. www.wildhogexplosion.com
Mid to Late March - CONCOURS D'TEJAS: San Marcos. See www.dicksclassicgarage.com. Thomas Fortney, 512-878-2406
Every 3rd Fri, CRUISE-IN TO JOHNSON CITY: Johnson City. Car Club Event, 6-9p. Classic, collector, antique, hot rod, cars and trucks. Door prizes for classic owners. Held across the street from the Blanco County Courthouse at Pecan Street Brewing. www.3fjc.com. Paul at 830-708-8865.
Late March - MEDINA COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE CAR SHOW: Castroville. Ira Giddens, 830-741-3634
APRIL
Early April - OPEN CAR SHOW: Hico. See http://billythekidmuseum.com. Sue Land, 254-796-2523. Old Fashion Chuck Wagon Supper Friday night - 2 free tickets per pre-registration. Other tickets available for purchase at the Billy the Kid Museum. A Chocolate-making Demonstration, a Tour of the Blue Star Hico Pictorial Exhibit, a Hico Popcorn Kite Demonstration, a visit to the Texas Thang Bar. Live music by the Buttermilk Junction Band. Entertainment by Bob Sawyer and by Historic Granbury Gunslingers. Celebrate Billy the Kid Day with us. Enjoy the music, food, DJ, and entertainment throughout this eventful day!
1st Sat April - THE CLASSIC GATHERING: July through April, Lampasas. is the 1st Saturday of each month. Gather in the back parking lot of Storm's Drive-In. May-Oct at 7p, Nov-Apr, at 4p. This is not a club, we are just a group of classic lovers & our families that gather and invite anyone who wants to show off their classic. Free family event. Sharon Carrigan, 512-556-5265 or 512-734-5173. Gathering since March 2006.
Early April - AMERICAN CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Leander, at VFW #10427, 8760 RR 2243, at 8a. 512-394-2449. www.leandercc.org. Prizes will be awarded for Best in Show. Free admission for spectators.
Early April - BLUEBONNET FESTIVAL AND CAR SHOW: Burnet, By Lake Area Rods & Classics: Burnet. Bryan Craven, 830-385-4344. http://lakearearodsandclassics.com
April - SUNSET BOULEVARD MOTOR SHOW: San Angelo. Contact the Sunset Mall Office, 325-949-1947; Amber Smith, 325-949-1947; www.sunsetmall.com
April - JOHN WAYNE CAR SHOW: Hondo, at Municipal Airport
Mid April - TCA OPEN CAR SHOW: Boerne, Town Main Square, 147 N Main St; Jerry Hendley, 210-651-1634. www.texas-corvette-association.org. You will find beautiful cars set in a backdrop of the Texas Hill Country: Door Prizes; Entertainment; Raffle. By Texas Corvette Association
April - SUNSET BOULEVARD MOTOR SHOW: San Angelo, at Sunset Mall, 4001 Sunset Dr
April - TEXAS VW CLASSIC: Fredericksburg, Ladybird Johnson Municipal Park
3rd Week of April - NEW BRAUNFELS AREA CAR CLUB SWAPMEET AND CAR SHOW: New Braunfels, at Comal County Fairgrounds, 801 E Common St; Sherry Dawson, 830-305-4570. One of the oldest swapmeet and car show in the area. Starts on the 24th with the swapmeet and ending with the Car Show on the 26th. Open car show and entries are invited. Registration at 8 am. Free to the public. On-site parking is $5 per car and $10 for trucks with trailers. Profits used for educational scholarships. For more information please see our web-site: www.newbraunfelsswapmeet.org; Louise Calvert, 830-620-5950
Every 3rd Fri, CRUISE-IN TO JOHNSON CITY: Johnson City. Car Club Event, 6-9p. Classic, collector, antique, hot rod, cars and trucks. Door prizes for classic owners. Held across the street from the Blanco County Courthouse at Pecan Street Brewing. www.3fjc.com. Paul at 830-708-8865.
April - XTREME ACOUSTIKS CAR AUDIO COMPETITION: Copperas Cove, at Cove Rice parking Lot
Late April - CFPO-PAL YOUTH SPORTS CAR SHOW, SWAP MEET AND COOK-OFF: , San Marcos, at CFPO-PAL Youth Sports Complex. . This "sporty" annual event is an open car show and swap meet with food, music, arts and crafts, a sports closet and games for the kids. A great place to bring the whole family as there will be LOTS to do for everyone.
MAY
Early May - WHEELS AROUND THE SQUARE: Seguin. May 1st we kick off the show with a Poker Run starting at Seguin Chevrolet on interstate 10 at 6:30p ending at a cruise spot "Kirby's Korner with awards for the best 3 hands. Assemble downtown Seguin at the city square (or Central Park) We close the streets and cover the square with chairs or blankets under the pecans and enjoy cars and bikes. Registration starts at 8a and closed at 12p. Entrants voting, with special judging for separate categories: best paint, interior, engine, display, best of show, best bike and police pick "most like to chase". Trophies at 2p with time left to cruise in the beautiful country side. Sherry Dawson, 830-305-4570
May - RIVER CITY SWAP MEET: Spicewood, at 9900 E TX Hwy 71
May - BACKYARD MUSIC ROUND-UP CAR SHOW: Copperas Cove, at City Park, FM 1113
May - OPTIMIST CLUB CAR SHOW: Copperas Cove, at Ogletree Gap Park
May - FUN IN THE PARK CAR SHOW: Goldthwaithe.. See www.easttexassummerfest.com. Fellowship Cruisers Car Show from 8a-4p. Judging begins at noon, minimum 32 awards, Club members cars will not be judged. Unfinished class car or truck, 70% or less Pro Street Cars & trucks, best engine, best interior, best paint, best Ford, best GM, best Mopar, best Dodge. Special best of show trophy. Oldies music, 50/50 Ticket drawing, games etc. Richard House, 325-938-5331.
May - OPTIMIST CLUB OF GREATER COPPERAS COVE CAR SHOW: Copperas Cove, Ogletree Gap Preserve, Hwy 190 W
Every 3rd Fri, CRUISE-IN TO JOHNSON CITY: Johnson City. Car Club Event, 6-9p. Classic, collector, antique, hot rod, cars and trucks. Door prizes for classic owners. Held across the street from the Blanco County Courthouse at Pecan Street Brewing. www.3fjc.com. Paul at 830-708-8865.
3rd Weekend of May - LONE STAR STREET ROD ASSOCIATION STATE RUN: Fredericksburg, at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Hwy 16. www.lssra.com. Car show features pre-1949 cars.
3rd Sat in May - BLANCO CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Blanco, 42 Main St, along the banks of the Blanco River, in Blanco State Park. 8a-3p. Blanco Chamber of Commerce: 830-833-5101, www.blancochamber.com.
Late May - CAR-TRUCK-MOTORCYCLE SHOW: Liberty Hill, at Fellowship Baptist Church: 512-515-5579; 3600 RR 1869. James Moreno, 512-632-3766. www.fellowshiplh.org
May - BLUE BELL/BLUE GRASS FESTIVAL & CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Llano. 325-247-5156; Hosted by Promote Llano, a non-profit organization.
May - RABBIT FEST CAR SHOW: Copperas Cove, at City Park.
JUNE
1st Week of June - MASONIC OPEN CAR SHOW: Fredericksburg, at Marktplatz, 9a-4p. 830-634-2698. www.fredericksburgmasons.com. DJ, food, live and silent auctions. Free admission.
June - CRIMESTOPPERS CORVETTE SHOW: San Angelo. At All American Chevrolet on Bryant Blvd. Corvettes judged: 1953 thru 1962, 1963 thru 1967, 1968 thru 1982, 1984 thru 1996, and 1997 thru present. Only a first place category will be chosen for each category and the winner earns $100. We also have a best of show category for any General Motors vehicle (other than Corvette). That vehicle will also win $100. No entry fee. All proceeds of the show are basically contributions by All American Chevrolet and the proceeds from other events during the day. All proceeds are donated to the San Angelo Crimestoppers except the money awarded to the show winners. Come one come all. Stan Jones, 325-212-0293
Early June - ANNUAL SULPHUR CREEK CAR CRUISE: Lampasas. Staged at W.M. Brook Park. Owners of classic cars, street rods, exotic mini-trucks, and motorcycles line the park to show off their vehicles. Entertainment, poker run, parade, prizes and games available at this Chamber sponsored event. 512-556-5172. www.lampasaschamber.org
June - BLUEBRASS AND CLASSIC CARS: Dripping Springs, at Howard Ranch Community, 1145 Trebled Waters
Mid June - LUCKENBACH OPEN ROD, CUSTOM & CLASSIC CAR and MOTORCYCLE SHOW: Luckenbach. 830-997-3224. http://rockincarshow.com. Rods-Open, Customs-Open, Classics and Muscle Cars-Open, Motorcycles-Open, Corvettes-Open, Silent Auction, Door Prizes, Plaque, & Hat to First 100 Entrants, Benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Fredericksburg. Admission by donation.
Mid June - JUNETEENTH CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW: Bastrop, at Chestnut Square Entertainment 1600 Chestnut Street. Top 30 Show with Best of Classes in Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Kids Choice and Juneteenth committee pick. See Blue Flame Cruisers belwo. Contact: Jerome Jenkins, 512-577-0706
Mid June - FATHER'S DAY CAR SHOW: Dripping Springs, at United Methodist Church, 28900 RR 12; 512-894-7123. www.dsumc.org. Annual event, bring your classic car, cycle or truck. Awards.
Every 3rd Fri, CRUISE-IN TO JOHNSON CITY: Johnson City. Car Club Event, 6-9p. Classic, collector, antique, hot rod, cars and trucks. Door prizes for classic owners. Held across the street from the Blanco County Courthouse at Pecan Street Brewing. www.3fjc.com. Paul at 830-708-8865.
Late June - RIVERFEST CAR SHOW: Bandera, at City Park, 1102 Maple St; Stacy Lalanne, 830-796-4447. www.banderariverfest.com
JULY
1st Sat in July - KERRVILLE JULY OPEN CAR SHOW: At Kerr County Courthouse Square, Hwy 16 & Main St, Kerrville 78028. 9a-4p, rain or shine. Annual event.
July - ROCK'n'RIVERFEST CAR SHOW: Llano, Llano River Park
Every 3rd Fri, CRUISE-IN TO JOHNSON CITY: Johnson City. Car Club Event, 6-9p. Classic, collector, antique, hot rod, cars and trucks. Door prizes for classic owners. Held across the street from the Blanco County Courthouse at Pecan Street Brewing. www.3fjc.com. Paul at 830-708-8865.
AUGUST
Mid Aug - MARTIN MEMORIAL OPEN ANTIQUE CAR SHOW: Junction, at Kimble County Courthouse Square. 325-446-3190. www.junctiontexas.net
Every 3rd Fri, CRUISE-IN TO JOHNSON CITY: Johnson City. Car Club Event, 6-9p. Classic, collector, antique, hot rod, cars and trucks. Door prizes for classic owners. Held across the street from the Blanco County Courthouse at Pecan Street Brewing. www.3fjc.com. Paul at 830-708-8865.
SEPTEMBER
Sep - SEGUIN CLASSIC CAR SHOW: Seguin, at Downtown Central Park, behind the Court House
Mid-Sept - BOXTOBERFEST: Fredericksburg, at the Hanger Hotel. Porsche car enthusiast events. http://www.boxstoberfest.com
LAKE AREA RODS AND CLASSICS CAR SHOW: Burnet, at Hamilton Creek Park
Every 3rd Fri, CRUISE-IN TO JOHNSON CITY: Johnson City. Car Club Event, 6-9p. Classic, collector, antique, hot rod, cars and trucks. Door prizes for classic owners. Held across the street from the Blanco County Courthouse at Pecan Street Brewing. www.3fjc.com. Paul at 830-708-8865.
OCTOBER
Early Oct - CUSTOM AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW: San Marcos, at Calvary Baptist Church, 1906 IH 35 N; 512-353-8540. www.calvarysanmarcos.com. Annual event, register 10a, show noon-2p. Cars and trucks welcome. NO bicycles or motorcycles. Trophies in 7 classes. Also, trophies for Best of Show and Peoples Choice. Free.
Early Oct - COME TAKE IT CAR SHOW: Gonzales, Contact: Betty Martin 830-445-1176. Annual event
Mid Oct - CRUISING TO ROSANKY CAR SHOW: Rosanky. Web
3rd Week Oct - LONE STAR CAR CLUB CAR SHOW: Elgin. http://www.lonestarcarclub.com/#!car-show
3rd Week Oct - ROLLING SCULPTURE CAR SHOW:Austin. www.rollingsculpturecarshow.com
Oct - CITY OF EVANT FALL CHILL CAR SHOW: Evant, at Center Square
Oct - CAV & 4th ID MEMORIAL FUND CAR SHOW: Copperas Cove, at City Park
Oct - HILL COUNTRY ROLLING SCULPTURE CAR SHOW: Bee Cave, Hill Country Galleria, Hwy 71
Oct - GRACE OUTREACH CAR & BIKE SHOW: Spicewood, 20905 Hwy 71
Late Oct - GEARHEAD'S OPEN CAR SHOW: Buda, at Cabela's, 15570 IH-35. www.budagearheads.com
Every 3rd Fri, CRUISE-IN TO JOHNSON CITY: Johnson City. Car Club Event, 6-9p. Classic, collector, antique, hot rod, cars and trucks. Door prizes for classic owners. Held across the street from the Blanco County Courthouse at Pecan Street Brewing. www.3fjc.com. Paul at 830-708-8865.
NOVEMBER
Mid Nov - VETERANS DAY CAR SHOW & PARADE: Kerrville, at VA Hospital, 3600 Memorial Blvd. Annual open car show. Free to spectators. Parade, Music, Raffle, Food. Registration 8a to 11a Judging begins at 11a. Pre-registration fee: $25.00 per vehicle. Day of event registration: $30. Vendor Space: $50 (no food, soft drinks, bottled water, or tee shirt vendors). Sponsorship opportunities available. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place trophies in each category, plus Best of Show, Longest Distance, & Chief Medical Officers choice. 100% Of Proceeds To Benefit Our Veterans. For more information and registration contact Voluntary Service at 830-792-2580 or STXVOLSVC@va.gov or visit www.southtexas.va.gov/news/News_Info.asp
Mid Nov - DBA VETERANS WEEKEND AND CAR SHOW: Bastrop. www.bastropdba.org/vets
Every 3rd Fri, CRUISE-IN TO JOHNSON CITY: Johnson City. Car Club Event, 6-9p. Classic, collector, antique, hot rod, cars and trucks. Door prizes for classic owners. Held across the street from the Blanco County Courthouse at Pecan Street Brewing. www.3fjc.com. Paul at 830-708-8865.
DECEMBER
Every 3rd Fri, CRUISE-IN TO JOHNSON CITY: Johnson City. Car Club Event, 6-9p. Classic, collector, antique, hot rod, cars and trucks. Door prizes for classic owners. Held across the street from the Blanco County Courthouse at Pecan Street Brewing. www.3fjc.com. Paul at 830-708-8865.
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| CAR-RELATED RESOURCES IN THE HILL COUNTRY |
ALAMO CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM: 830-606-4311; 6401 IH 35S, New Braunfels, TX, 78132. Take a trip down memory lane among dozens of classic and vintage cars.
BLUE FLAME CRUISERS CAR AND MOTORCYCLE CLUB: Bastrop. http://blueflamecruisers.com
BUDA GEARHEADS: Buda. www.budagearheads.com
DONUT GANG: Austin. www.donutgang.com
HILL COUNTRY AUTOMOBILE CLUB: POB 293002, Kerrville, TX 78029. www.hillcountryautomobileclub.com
LAKE AREA RODS & CLASSICS: Burnet, TX. http://lakearearodsandclassics.com. Bryan Craven, 830-385-4344
NEW BRAUNFELS AREA CAR CLUB: www.newbraunfelsswapmeet.org
STREET DREAMS TEXAS: 830-997-1950; 156 FM 2093, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. www.streetdreamstexas.com. Classic cars
| OTHER CAR-RELATED RESOURCES |
DUSTY OLD CARS: http://dustyoldcars.com
LONE STAR CORVETTE CLUB: www.lonestarcorvetteclub.com
LONE STAR STREET ROD ASSOCIATION: www.lssra.com
NADA GUIDES: www2.nadaguides.com
TEXAS CLASSIC CAR SHOW: www.texasccs.com
TEXAS CORVETTE ASSOCIATION-SAN ANTONIO: www.texas-corvette-association.org
| PARTS FOR CLASSIC CARS IN THE HILL COUNTRY |
MUSTANG MANIA: 830-825-3020; 888-302-3703; 10889 US Hwy 281 N, Round Mountain, TX 78663. http://mustangmania.com. Reproduction & used parts for early model Mustangs
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