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Visit Galveston For An Amazing Weekend of Cars, Boats, and Planes!

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  August is the month to visit Galveston for an amazing weekend of cars, boats, and planes!  Daytime and evening performances will loop, roll and scream through the air with this unique air show that offers it all! A splashy and spectacular Boat Show will showcase a sensational array of boats that aficionados will appreciate. Perhaps you will find your dream boat at Moody Gardens! And, it’s a car lover’s dream at the Moody Gardens Convention Center as the hall is filled with rows of classic vehicles and the stories that accompany them.  For more information, visit https://www.moodygardens.com/air-car-boat-show/ For more Houston area Car Shows visit MOTOR Texas. MOTOR Texas / Houston

After 25 Years, Fairfield Texas is Still Rolling with a Show of Wheels

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Coming in September! Mark your calendar for the 25 annual Show of Wheels in Fairfield, Texas. Over 30 judged classes and numerous specialty awards. Food, Vendors, and plenty of local lodging. A great day trip from Waco or the DFW area! Fairfield is located just off Interstate 45. It is 88 miles south of Dallas and 62 miles east of Waco. There many interests to explore, such as Fairfield Lake State Park, Freestone County Raceway, Lions Club Park and Pet Friendly Walking Trail, Richland Chamber Lake, Trinity Star Arts Council Projects, SWB Youth Rodeo, Freestone County Fair & Rodeo and Coon Hunting Events, and the Fairfield Fest Monthly Market. Fairfield highly recommends that you stop by Sam’s. "Sam's Original Restaurant is our world famous landmark that will take you back to a time of your mom's good ole family Sunday dinner, but be sure you save some room for dessert. Their bread pudding and coconut cream pie are the best you will ever have." Another famous treat...

Add This Westlake Car Show to Your October FUN Calendar

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 Westlake Texas Classic Car Show If it's October, it's almost time for the Westlake Classic Car Show! The Westlake Classic Car Show is a fundraising event for Westlake’s Historical Preservation Society and is in keeping the mission to "discover, preserve, and perpetuate" history. Named America's Most Affluent Community by Forbe's in 2011, the Town of Westlake holds an annual classic car show dedicated to automotive history, featuring 1909 to 1969 originals or restored to near original automobiles and trucks - No hot rods, No customs, No modified muscle cars, just true classics! Each decade is well represented by sedans, convertibles and pickups in each class and included many very rare and unique automobiles. Entries have included: 1908 Sears K; 1927 Pierce Arrow; 1929 Packard; 1935 Graham;1926 Rolls Royce Ghost; and 1954 Kaiser Darrin. We start the show with an invocation, the National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance and play Roaring '20's, '30's...

Bastrop Coffee Cruise-in

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Drive in with and show off your favorite pile of vintage steel. No entry fees, no judging, just cool classics and lots of coffee to enjoy. Nothing wrong with a bit of patina or a running project either! Check out their facebook group at bastropcoffeecruisein to participate in the group and get the latest photos and event coverage. As of June 2023, the event is the Third Sunday of each month. 1:00PM - 4:00PM @ The Coffee Dog Roastery located at 49 TX-150 Loop W in Bastrop, Texas. Bastrop Coffee Cruise-In Event Info Editor's note: This is the same weekend as the Corvette Invasion in Bastrop!

Come and Visit Gonzales in October for Something Classic and Exotic!

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Mark your calendars for the 27th Annual Come & Take It Classic/Exotic Car Show on the square in Gonzales, Texas! The Come & Take It Classic/Exotic Car Show is free to spectators. There will be lots of Food, Music, Vendors and Shade. Car Show Registration Pre-Registration is $30 (includes T-shirt) $35 Day of event and does not guarantee a t-shirt Awards Best of Show awards for Classics and Exotics. Kids choice award. Awards for Classic & Resto Cars and Trucks, Jeeps, Exotics and motorcycles. Car Show More Information 27th Annual Come & Take It Classic/Exotic Car Show Sunday, October 8, 2023 (9am-3pm) Gonzales, Texas. (in the square) For More information, visit our website: www.gonzalesclassiccruisers.com Come & Take It Festival The car show is part of a three day "Come & Take It" festival in Gonzales, so you might want to think mini-vacation! The "Come & Take It Parade” is held on Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m.; with judging beginning promptl...

Corvettes Invade Bastrop

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  Corvettes Invade Bastrop SRE Promotions is proud to present the 10th Annual Corvette Invasion, July 14 - 16, 2023. This year we will INVADE Bastrop, Texas and First 300 get to attend Friday night's Meet and Greet with guest speaker and live music. You will also get prime parking at the Convention Center on Saturday morning during the Corvette Car Show. THIS WILL BE A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!! Open to the public! FRIDAY 1:00 pm-6:00 pm- Bastrop Convention Center will be open to the public. Come visit the vendors and see some unique and one of kind Corvettes. FRIDAY NIGHT 6:00 pm-9:00 pm Private "Meet and Greet" event, for those registered for the car show, with refreshments and Guest speaker and live music provided at the Bastrop Convention Center located at 1408 Chestnut St, Bastrop, TX 78602. Wristbands required. SATURDAY 9:00 am-1:00 pm-Corvette Car Show will be in the Convention Center parking lot. Awards will start at by 1:00 pm. Pre-registered credential pick-up will b...

New Corvette Show in Central Texas

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  Corvette Explosion Car Show June 10, 2023 Time: 8am-2pm Embassy Suites Hotel/RR Outlet Mall Parking Lot Round Rock, TX Corvette Explosion Car Show Event Details http://www.motortexas.com/events/detail.aspx?event-id=2622  About Elite Corvette Club The Elite Corvette Club (ECC) are a 501(c)7 nonprofit social organization established and incorporated in Austin, TX in January 2022. The five founders of the club were always hanging out together and with friends, sometimes meeting up to watch a sporting event or cruising around town or going to car shows and events. Towards the end of 2021, the founders came together and started talking about forming a club for Corvette and sport cars enthusiasts to have fun and enjoy their sweet rides. As a result, ECC was born. ECC is a diverse yet inclusive club of fast cars enthusiasts who are dedicated to creating a culture that promotes pride in our Corvettes, sports cars, comrades, and community. Our members have mostly Corvettes, but we al...

Exotic Car Shows in Texas

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MOTOR Texas has made it easier to find exotic car shows in Texas . As Texas experiences more economic growth, I believe exotic car culture will also continue to grow, says James Wilder of MOTOR Texas. When you look at the list of exotic car events , it is clear that Houston Texas dominates the exotic car culture scene in Texas. Exotic cars are always going to be rare even where the exotic car culture is strong. This rarity creates a big draw for all car enthusiasts and fans, especially spectators. I would hope that most exotic car events provide clear instructions on how any car fan can participate as enthusiastic observer. Bookmark the link below for exotic car shows in Texas and check it weekly for updates! Exotic car shows in Texas http://www.motortexas.com/events/tag/exotic

Houston Attractions for Auto Enthusiasts

Houston, Texas offers a variety of attractions that would appeal to car enthusiasts. Here are some interesting places and evens to put on your list.: Houston Auto Show This annual event showcases a wide range of new vehicles from various manufacturers. It's a great opportunity to see the latest models and experience interactive exhibits. http://www.houstonautoshow.com/ Lone Star Flight Museum While not solely focused on automobiles, this museum features a collection of vintage aircraft, including some from World War II. Aviation and automobile enthusiasts often share an appreciation for engineering and design. https://lonestarflight.org/ Space Center Houston Although primarily known for its connection to space exploration, Space Center Houston also houses the Astronaut Gallery, which displays the astronauts' personal spacecraft and offers a glimpse into their lives. Many astronauts have a background or interest in automobiles. https://spacecenter.org/ Art Car Museum This unique...

Promote Your Texas Car Show 2023

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  It's easy to get the word out on your family friendly Texas car show. Texas Car Shows Group Join the Texas Car Shows group (14,000+ members) on Facebook and post your flier. Note that you must join the group in order to post your flier. This is not a social group and no advertising or BS is allowed. Only post your car show flier and include a good description. *Please note* there are several groups with similar names so use the link below. www.facebook.com/groups/TexasCarShows   MOTOR Texas Submit your car show to MOTOR Texas. MOTOR Texas was founded in 2011 for the purpose of promoting and advancing a positive view of Texas car culture. www.motortexas.com/invite-texas   With these two resources you will reach thousands of car show enthusiasts. As noted, the Facebook group has 14,000+ members and MOTOR Texas has been promoting car shows since 2011.