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A note regarding COVID-19

Due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus, some events have been postponed or canceled. Please make sure to check the event website, social media, or call ahead to confirm an event is still taking place if you are interested in attending.

Bandera

Thunder in the Hill Country

March 21-24

Mansfield Park, 2886 SH 16 North

Come celebrate the 22nd annual Thunder in the Hill Country, an event held at Bandera’s Mansfield Park that consists of tent camping, a poker run, vendors, food, field events, music Friday and Saturday at the 11th Street Cowboy Bar, a bike show, tattoo contest, and other activities.

bikerralliesoftexas.com

Palestine

Piney Woods Vintage Train Rides

March 22-May 31

Texas State Railroad Palestine Depot, 789 Park Road 70

Enjoy a four-hour, round-trip train adventure from the seat of a vintage 1920s car. The train, pulled by a vintage diesel or steam locomotive, departs from Palestine, has an hour layover at the Rusk depot, and takes passengers on a journey through the impressive Piney Woods and 135 years of history. All seats have views along the Piney Woods route, and narration and music add highlights to the trip.

texasstaterailroad.net

Jefferson

Miata Madness

March 22-24

Downtown , 100 E. Austin St.

This annual event is open to Mazda Miata owners and held at the 100 block of East Austin Street. On Saturday, the Show ‘n’ Shine kicks off in the morning. The car show, featuring all makes and models, is open to spectators at no charge.

visitjeffersontexas.com

Corpus Christi

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party

March 23-24

American Bank Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Blvd.

For the first time ever in Corpus Christi, fans of all ages can experience the thrill of watching their favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks in the dark. The lights might be off, but trucks, drivers, motorcycles, and the pit are all lit up with glowing lights.

hotwheelsmonstertruckslive.com

Fredericksburg

Hill Country Indian Artifact Show

March 23

Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, 432 Lady Bird Drive

Featuring a wide variety of some of the finest Native American artifacts from Texas and the United States, the show items include arrowheads, pottery, beads, cases, and books. Plus, there are door prizes and food is available for purchase.

hillcountryindianartifacts.com

Kerrville

Easterfest, Cookoff, and Open Car Show

March 30

Flat Rock Lake Park, 3840 Riverside Drive

At this fun-filled event, enjoy a barbecue and chili cookoff, food, games, rides for all ages, vendors, live music, and Easter egg hunt, an open car and bike show, and a visit from the Easter Bunny.

kerrvilletexascvb.com

Salado

Texas Packard Meet

April 4-7

Holiday Inn Express, 1991 N. Stagecoach Road

The 45th annual Texas Packard Meet features a display of vintage Packard cars on Friday night on the banks of Salado Creek next to the Barrow Brewery, and another display on Saturday morning at the Holiday Inn Express. Packards were a luxury American automobile popular during the 1920s.

texaspackardmeet.org

Boerne

Spring Antique Tractor Pull

April 6

The Agricultural Museum and Arts Center, 102 City Park Road

The Boerne AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center hosts its annual antique tractor pull event. Come out and watch antique tractors from around Texas as they compete to pull the heaviest weight the furthest distance.

theagricultural.org

Houston

Art Car Parade and Festival

April 11-14

Various locations

The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art hosts the annual Art Car Parade and Festival, which showcases personal artistic creativity and provides a forum for a unique type of expression. Festivities include the annual ball, a sneak peek of 100-plus art cars at Discovery Green, the 37th annual Art Car Parade, and an awards ceremony.

thehoustonartcarparade.com

Jefferson

Outlaw Nationals Car Show

April 12-13

Various locations, Downtown

If it runs, bring it to the Outlaw Nationals Car Show, Jefferson’s most popular and longest-running car show. The event includes an antique rod show, open car show, and a variety of entertainment (karaoke, a live auction, and live music) for all attendees.

outlawnationals.com

Fredericksburg

Texas Fandango

April 12-14

Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 530 Fair Drive

Known as the “best little vintage bike event in Texas,” the Texas Fandango is a vintage swap meet and motorcycle bike show with vintage races all rolled into one fun-packed weekend.

thetexasfandango.com

Temple

Texas State Button Society Spring Button Show and Sale

April 13-14

Hilton Garden Inn, 1749 Scott Blvd.

Buttons, buttons, buttons—who has buttons? The Texas State Button Society holds its annual spring show, themed “Springtime in Paris.” The public is invited to come and learn a new hobby. Find vendor tables full of buttons from knowledgeable button collectors. Better yet, show us your grandmother’s button tin. Big D Button Club hosts this year’s event.

texasstatebuttonsociety.com

Sweetwater

Sweetwater Jaycees Roosters Motorcycle Rally Cookoff and Swap Meet

April 19-21

Lake Sweetwater, County Road 264

The 23rd annual rally and cookoff includes a bike show, bike games, raffles, vendors, a swap meet, poker run, and a cookoff for brisket, pork ribs, beans, chicken, and chili.

rattlesnakeroundup.net/spring-rally.html

Boerne

Texas Corvette Association Open Car Show

April 20

Hill Country Mile, 100 N. Main St.

Hundreds of colorful Corvettes line the historic Hill Country Mile and Main Plaza, attracting car enthusiasts and guests. Enjoy all that downtown Boerne has to offer while admiring beautiful vehicles.

texas-corvette-association.com

Kerrville

Texas Gun and Knife Show

April 27-28

Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27

The Texas Gun and Knife Association hosts this annual show. Vendors sell new and used guns, knives, ammunition, coins, jewelry, camping gear, accessories, and other hunting and outdoors items.

texasgunandknifeshows.com

Jefferson

Battle for Jefferson: Civil War Reenactments

May 3-5

Various locations

More than 700 Civil War period reenactors descend on Jefferson to reenact the Battle of Big Cypress Bayou at Total Farm. Infantry, cavalry, and artillery all play a part in the scenario battle. Coupled with the Jessie Allen Wise Garden Club’s annual Pilgrimage, the “battle” portion of the weekend has succeeded in turning Jefferson’s downtown historic district and surrounding neighborhoods into a three-day living-history encampment that includes a parade and downtown skirmish on Saturday morning.

battleforjefferson.com

El Campo

Crawfish Cookoff and Car Show

May 3-5

El Campo Lost Lagoon, 665 County Road 451

Rev up your engine and appetite and enjoy the best of both worlds at the Crawfish Cookoff and Car Show, featuring delicious crawfish dishes, classic cars, and live music by Whiskey Bent and Trey Cruz.

eclostlagoon.com

Rockport

Nautical Flea Market

May 4-5

Rockport Yatch Club, 722 Navigation Circle

Hosted by the Rockport Yatch Club, this flea market offers various items for fishing, sailing, power boating, windsurfing, surfing, and scuba diving. Find new and used parts, tools, motors, rods, reels, sails, nautical art, new and used boats, dinghies, and kayaks to buy, sell or trade.

rockportyachtclub.org

Plano

Texas Mineral and Fossil Show

May 17-19

Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway

RMGM Promotions presents this show featuring quality shopping from world-class mineral, gem, and fossil dealers. Bring your family and friends and support your favorite dealers and small businesses. Rocks, minerals, fossils, polished stones, gemstone jewelry, and other offerings are available.

planoeventcenter.org

Jacksboro

Main Street Classic Car Show

May 25

Jacksboro Square, 100 N. Main St.

Join the Jacksboro Chamber of Commerce at the annual Main Street Classic Car Show. There’s a farmers market and craft vendors, music, and car show participants from across Texas and southern Oklahoma.

jacksborochamber.com

Fredericksburg

Car Fest

June 1

Marktplatz , 114 W. Main St.

Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Rotary Club, Car Fest is a Hill Country tradition now in its 19th year. The event offers food trucks and vendors and attracts car enthusiasts, families, and weekend shoppers to downtown Fredericksburg and the historic Marktplatz on Main Street.

fredericksburgmorningrotary.org/sitepage/car-fest

Waxahachie

Pancake Breakfast Fly-In

June 1

Mid-Way Regional Airport, 131 Airport Drive

Spend the day taking in classic airplanes and fighters, fly-overs, helicopter rides, Midlothian Classic Wheels Car Club, live music, and children’s activities.

mid-wayregional.com/events

Jefferson

Big Cypress Corvette Weekend 

June 1

Downtown

Bring your special Corvette or just come and gaze at the lineup of cars. Fun events take place on Friday, followed by the Show and Shine on Saturday, and then awards are given out.

facebook.com/bigcypresscorvetteshow

Amarillo

Texas Route 66 Festival

June 6-15

Various locations

Route 66, the road that helped shape America, turns 100 years old in 2026. Starting in 2023, the annual Texas Route 66 Festival kicked off years of celebrations leading up to the historic route’s centennial. This festival features 10 days packed with events along the Texas route including classic car shows, bus tours, cattle drives, parades, music festivals, and a grand finale festival in Amarillo’s Route 66 Historic District.

visitamarillo.com/events/route-66

Bandera

FatBoyz Cruise-In Car Show

June 7

Mansfield Park, 2886 SH 16 North

Held on the first Friday of the month, this car show features custom autos, rods, classics, muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles, special interest, and vintage vehicles of all kinds.

banderacowboycapital.com

Galveston

Galveston Island Revue Weekend

June 7-9

Various locations

Galveston’s official kickoff to summer is a throwback to the “good ol’ days” of the city’s summertime history. Watch contestants in retro and vintage-inspired swimwear compete in the Bathing Beauties Revue at the seawall; plus, enjoy a classic car show, vendors, live entertainment, and other old-timey fun.

galvestonbeachrevue.com

Amarillo

East Texas Route 66 Bus Tour

June 12

Discover Route 66’s rich history on this journey that takes riders from Amarillo to Shamrock, stopping at all the iconic landmarks and hotspots that have shaped the history and culture of this legendary road. Buses depart from the Bivins House.

visitamarillo.com/events/route-66

West Texas Route 66 Bus Tour

June 13

Discover Route 66’s rich history on this journey that takes riders from Amarillo to Glenrio, New Mexico, stopping at famous hotspots such as the historic Midpoint Cafe, Dot’s Mini Museum, and the renowned Cadillac Ranch. Buses depart from the Bivins House.

visitamarillo.com/events/route-66

Texas Route 66 Festival Finale

June 15

Amarillo Route 66 Historic District

Experience the grand finale of the 10-day Texas Route 66 Festival. Enjoy live music, a car show, a pin-up pageant, vendors, kids’ activities, and other festivities. Immerse yourself in iconic Route 66 vibes and celebrate the rich history and culture of this legendary highway.

visitamarillo.com/events/route-66

Grand Prairie

Father’s Day Car Show and Concert

June 15-16

Traders Village, 2603 Mayfield Road

Celebrate Father’s Day weekend at Traders Village and enjoy a car show and concert. Bring Dad and the whole family for live music and classic cars.

tradersvillage.com/grand-prairie

Freeport

Fort Velasco Day

June 22

Freeport Historical Museum, 311 E. Park Ave.

Fort Velasco Day commemorates the 191st anniversary of the Battle of Fort Velasco. This living history event attracts reenactors from across the state who give visitors a glimpse of what life and conflict was like at the mouth of the Brazos River in 1830s Texas.

facebook.com/freeportmuseum

Rockdale

Sesquicentennial Celebration

July 4-15

Various locations

It’s Rockdale’s 150th Birthday and everyone is invited to enjoy 12 days of festivities that celebrate the city’s past and future. Events kick off with a July Fourth Drone Light Show at Fair Park. Other highlights include a community parade, car show, quilt exhibition, community art exhibition, a heritage celebration at The 1895, historic walking tours, live music, family activities, historical presentations, and vendors. The festival wraps up with a costumed Sesquicentennial Gala Dinner and Dance featuring Kenny Orts.

rockdale150.com

Bandera

FatBoyz Cruise-In Car Show

July 5

Mansfield Park, 2886 SH 16 North

Held on the first Friday of the month, this car show features custom autos, rods, classics, muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles, special interest, and vintage vehicles of all kinds.

banderacowboycapital.com

Boerne

Black Rifle Block Party

July 6

Black Rifle Coffee Company, E. San Antonio Ave.

Black Rifle Coffee Company and its neighbors host this old-fashioned block party. Enjoy live music, food and drink, and a car show.

blackriflecoffee.com/retail/boerne-texas

Kerrville

Texas Gun and Knife Show

July 13-14

Kerr County Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27

Vendors sell new and used guns, knives, ammunition, coins, jewelry, camping gear, accessories, and other items for hunters, outdoors people, and collectors.

texasgunandknifeshows.com

Plano

Retro Expo

July 13-14

Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway

Shop for hard-to-find vintage and collectible toys, comic books, records, video games, apparel, props, exclusives, and other items.

visitplano.com/event/retro-expo-2024/2024-07-13

Rockport

Rockin’ Rockport Regatta

July 27-28

Rockport Yacht Club, 722 Navigation Circle

The Rockport Yacht Club hosts this annual Texas Sailing Association-sanctioned youth sailing event, where participants must be under 20 to compete. Potentially 90 boats may be entered in this event that brings families to the Rockport area for a summer weekend.

rockportyachtclub.org

Bandera

FatBoyz Cruise-In Car Show

Aug. 2

Mansfield Park, 2886 SH 16 North

Held on the first Friday of the month, this car show features custom autos, rods, classics, muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles, special interest, and vintage vehicles of all kinds.

banderacowboycapital.com

Jefferson

Civil War Symposium

Aug. 3

Jefferson Convention and Visitor Center, 305 E. Austin St.

Calling all history buffs! Enjoy a whole day of presentations, speakers, exhibits, and vendors at this conference that focuses on the part that Jefferson and the surrounding area played in the Civil War.

visitjeffersontexas.com/jefferson-texas-events

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