A note regarding COVID-19
Austin
City-Wide Vintage Sale
Jan. 18-19
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road
Since 1977, Austin’s largest indoor vintage event has offered shoppers a chance to browse vintage goods, antiques, and collectibles from 80 to 100 vendors from Texas and beyond.
Plano
Dallas Area Train Show
Jan. 18-19
Plano Event Center, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway
The North Texas Council of Railroad Clubs organizes two train shows each year in Plano, giving model train enthusiasts the opportunity to see a variety of home layouts, shop from vendors, learn through clinics, and ask expert builder questions. The Dallas area train show features full days of clinics and several home layouts.
Fredericksburg
Cars and Coffee
Feb. 1
Street Dreams, 7914 SH 16 South
If you think you have a cool car, come out and enjoy fellowship with other car enthusiasts. Coffee is provided.
Rockport
Clay Expo and Bountiful Bowl Pottery Fair
Feb. 1
First Presbyterian Church, 301 SH 35 North
This annual event consists of a pottery fair with over 20 potters and clay demonstrations. There’s also gallery art walks, solo exhibits, a reception, and potters from around Texas displaying their works, which are for sale to the public.
Austin
Austin RV Expo
Feb. 13-16
Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez St.
This family-friendly event is a chance to explore over 250,000 square feet of RVs, outdoor living essentials, and accessories. Compare top brands and dealers like Crestview RV Buda, Crestview RV Georgetown, RV Land, Princess Craft RV, Ron Hoover RV and Marine Centers, Airstream of Austin, and Blue Compass RV—all offering their best deals of the year. The Austin RV Expo isn’t just about shopping—it’s about embracing the RV lifestyle. Join engaging seminars led by experts from Texas State Parks and industry professionals, offering practical tips and inspiration for both seasoned RV enthusiasts and first-timers. Live music performances by talented artists add to the fun, creating a vibrant atmosphere perfect for families.
Pasadena
Greater Houston Train Show
Feb. 15
Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway
The Greater Houston Train Show attracts rail fans from across Texas and Louisiana. See operating layouts, take classes on railroads and modeling subjects, participate in National Model Railroad Association contests, and shop from an array of vendors from across the Southwest.
South Padre Island
Spring Break Jam
Feb. 28-March 2
South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd.
Enjoy a car, truck, and motorcycle show with a tattoo expo featuring some of the finest tattoo artists in Texas.
Sweetwater
Sweetwater Lions Club Car Show
March 7-8
Downtown , Oak Street
The Lions Club holds an annual car show in downtown Sweetwater with cash prizes, custom trophies, door prizes, raffles, vendors, and food trucks.
Grapeland
Nitty Gritty Chopper City
March 20-22
Salmon Lake Park, 247 Salmon Lake Road
Enjoy a chopper show, live music, bike games, a swap meet, food trucks, chopper drags, and tattoos.
Kerrville
Summit in the Hills
March 20-23
Rev your engines for the ultimate sportbike rally of the Hill Country, hosted by Texas Sportbike Moto Rallies. Join fellow enthusiasts for adrenaline-pumping group rides through scenic routes, stunt shows, live music, camping, and raffles. Registration takes place at Kerr County Youth Event Center.
Jefferson
Miata Madness
March 21-23
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 is open to spectators at no charge.
facebook.com/events/jefferson-bigfoot-capital-of-texas/march-miata-madness-2025/296376426628852
Bandera
Thunder In the Hill Country
March 27-30
Mansfield Park, 2886 SH 16 North
Come celebrate the 23rd annual event consisting of tent camping, a poker run, vendors, food, field events, music all day Friday and Saturday, a bike show, a tattoo contest, and and other festivities.
Austin
MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix
March 28-30
Circuit of The Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd.
The fastest show on two wheels revs up Austin for three days of bar-banging motorcycle racing action with the greatest riders in the world. The only North American stop of the world’s premier motorcycle racing series, the MotoGP Red Bull Grand Prix comes to Austin this March.
Salado
Texas Packard Meet
April 3-6
Holiday Inn Express Salado-Belton , 1991 N. Stagecoach Road
Sponsored annually by the 4 Texas Packard Clubs, the Meet features a welcoming party, tour, parade, car show, Packard swap meet, seminars, and awards dinner.
Fredericksburg
Texas Vintage Motorcycle Fandango
April 4-6
Gillespie Fair Grounds, 530 Fair Drive
The Fandango is a vintage swap meet, vintage bike show, chopper show, and vintage races all rolled into one fun-packed weekend.
Temple
Touch-A-Truck
April 5
Temple Railroad and Heritage Musuem , 315 W. Avenue B
The Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum has partnered with Bell County Public Health to bring “Touch-a-Truck.” Bring the family to explore a world on wheels, participate in fun activities, and the best part, touch your favorite kind of vehicle.
templeparks.com/facilities___rentals/temple_railroad___heritage_museum/index.php
Boerne
Italian Motor Gathering
April 5-6
Main Plaza, 100 N. Main St.
The premier exhibition of the finest Italian motors in the Texas Hill Country is open to all Italian marques and is free for spectators.
Amarillo
World Championship Blacksmith Competition
April 9-12
Amarillo National Center, 3301 SE 10th Ave.
The competition brings skilled blacksmiths from around the globe to compete in forging, shaping, and crafting metalwork masterpieces. This intense competition highlights artistry and craftsmanship, celebrating the tradition and skill of blacksmithing at its finest.
Comanche
Texas Motorcycle Roadriders Association Rally
April 11-13
Comanche City Park, 1200 Comanche Trail Road
Motorcycle enthusiasts from across the region come together to showcase their bikes, enjoy scenic group rides, and participate in exciting bike-related activities and competitions. The event also features food vendors, live music, and plenty of entertainment for the kids including games and activities.
Jefferson
Outlaw Nationals Car Show
April 18-19
Downtown
Jefferson’s most popular and longest-running car show is open to all—if it runs, bring it. Activities include karaoke on Friday night, live entertainment and a live auction on Saturday night, and awards to be given out before the auction.
Fort Stockton
Big Bend Open Road Race
April 23-26
Fort Stockton Convention Center, 2181 I-10 Service Road
The most challenging open-road race in the country for more than 20 years, the Big Bend Open Road Race is a 118-mile loop from Fort Stockton to Sanderson and back that’s open to everyone older than 18. Festivities include a car show, a party at Rooney Park, and a parade through town showcasing all the cars and hot rods primed for the competition.
Sweetwater
20th Anniversary of the National WASP WWII Museum and WASP Homecoming
April 25-26
National WASP WWII Museum, 210 Avenger Field Road
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the National WASP WWII Museum with a wide range of aircraft, flyovers, drop zone demonstrations, authors and speakers, and flying model airplanes.
Temple
Texas State Button Society Show and Sale
April 26-27
Hilton Garden Inn , 1749 Scott Blvd.
The Texas State Button Society presents its annual spring show and sale, where attendees can find buttons, buttons, and more buttons. Hosted by the Austin Button Club, the event this year is themed “Once Upon a Time...on a Button.” The public is invited to come and learn a new hobby, browse vendor tables full of buttons, and visit with knowledgeable button collectors.
Alvin
Alvin Rotary Club Car and Bike Show
April 26
National Oak Park, 118 S. Magnolia St.
If you have an interesting car, truck, motorcycle, hot rod, or street rod bring it out. Food and drink booths are set up in the car show area. Over 125 trophies and plaques are given out for categories such as Marshal’s Choice, Mayor’s Choice, Best Bike, Best Truck, Best Car of Show, and Interact Choice.
Kerrville
Texas Gun and Knife Show
April 26-27
Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 SH 27
Vendors sell new and used guns, knives, ammo, coins, jewelry, camping gear, accessories, and outdoor gear.
Boerne
Texas Corvette Association Open Car Show
April 26
Hill Country Mile, 100 N. Main St.
More than 450 colorful Corvettes and other classic vehicles line the historic Hill Country Mile and Main Plaza, attracting car enthusiasts and guests.
Jefferson
Historic Jefferson Pilgrimage
May 1-4
Downtown
This weekend allows visitors the opportunity to “step back in time” and experience historic home tours, the “Diamond Bessie” murder trial play, twilight garden tours, a plant sale, craft fair sale, quilt exhibit, tours of Jay Gould’s private rail car, a parade, and other festivities unique to this event.
Temple
Central Texas AirFest
May 16-17
Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport, 7720 Airport Road
Experience a day full of supersonic-speed jets, gravity-defying aerobatics, parachutists, and exciting ground displays. On Friday, there is an evening air show, live music, and a drone show.
Gainesville
Depot Day
Oct. 11
Farmers Market, 201 N. Chestnut St.
This annual event is held at the Gainesville Farmers Market and includes local entertainment, food, vendors, and a kid zone. Car enthusiasts can also find entertainment with a stroll through the car show.
