Texas shows for 2012

Here is an update to some events that passed and some that are coming up:

I heard Day of the Drags was awesome and that a fun time was had by all.
http://www.dayofthedrags.com/

My wife and I went to the Iron Invasion in Chicago. It was a fantastic turn out for a first year show. They had 700 cars and we had a blast. We also made a mini vacation out of it and went to Sun Studio and Graceland on the way!
http://ironinvasion.com/


COMING UP -


Oct 12 - This weekend a few of us are heading to Boerne for their rod run (I know its not exactly a traditional hot rod show, but at least it is pre 49)
http://www.prideoftexasstreetrods.org/WELCOME.html

Oct 19 - The Rev is playing in San Antonio at Sam's

Then skip a weekend

Nov 3 - Hot Rod Revolution - cant wait!
http://www.hotrodrevolution.com/

Nov 10 - Pistons and Paint - I know a few of us are heading up there for this...
http://www.pistonsandpaint.com/

Nov 10 - Dang, Burnout Houston is the same weekend as P&P
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=718071&highlight=houston

Nov 17 - Dia De Los Strugglers - dam busy month leading up to some Turkey and Dressing!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Strugglers-CC/342455754148

Again, these are the type of events I'm talking about. Not the local car show at the Auto Zone down the street from your house!

 

Is the October 12, in Boerne their local cruise nite at that burger place?

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Oops never mind! Just checked out the website! Been to this one before. Very cool turnout but had to park outside the rainbow(bright colored classics) for some reason? Oh well. I'll be in Boerne Saturday too for a wedding!

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Here's a new one.

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October 27th is rumble in the park in Victoria Texas. Should be a pretty big show and most of the rides will be pre-63 from what i hear. plus live music, swap meet, and MIDGET WRESTLING! Here is a link to the website http://rumbleinthepark.net/Home_Page.html

 

So what's next coming up? Anything in December or January?

 

I will have a flyer up in a couple days for a new show in the DFW area. Hot Rods at Point View. It's on Jan 26 2013 in Combine. There will be a 5 car cacklefest with the Gizzlehopper, both Scorpion cars, Rat Patrol and the Pony top fuel cars. There will also be all different kinds of race cars, from dragsters to Baja trucks and buggies, and of coarse hot rods and anything else that's cool that wants to come. More info soon!

 

Not a car show but The Octanes will be playing in San Antonio on December 14th at Taco Haven located at 1032 South Presa. They usually reserve the lot across the street for hot rod parking, the food and drinks are awesome and The Octanes put on a great show.

 

Bexar Bones & friends are doing a christmas tree run to help a few families have a decorated tree and some gifts.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/342534459178634/

 

I started to populate the calendar for this year. If I couldn't find any information on an event from last year to confirm the new date I put NOT CONFIRMED on the title. As people start posting and picking dates, i will try to keep the calendar edited and up to date.

Any help or events you can add would be appreciated.

https://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=gc3klt06b01au5uuhjcaesp1d8%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago

 

Thanks for posting the calendar.
Some year I'd like to be able to schedule a 'working' vacation in the Great State of Texas.

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First event of the year in our area coming up...

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=766752&highlight=hatters

 

http://www.carshownews.com/national/TX.htm

 

This is a nice rundown. I'm very new to TX, specifically Houston, and had been feeling like the only car culture here were new F-150's, diesels, and 300's with bad rims and paint jobs.

I'm hoping that a lot of the shows I saw in the 2012 section that I either wasn't in the area for or didn't know about will be repeated for 2013

 

yes....most of those repeat every year. After Feb. there is something going on all the time around this area. What part of Houston are you in? If I know then I can give you some things to look out for.

 

That is a good list of general car shows for Texas, thanks for adding that link to this thread. However, most all of those shows on that list are "open" car shows which means you will see all kinds of vehicles at these shows including F-150's, diesels, and 300's with bad rims and paint jobs, along with new camaros, mustangs, corvettes, etc. If you are interested in traditional hot rods and period customs, there will be VERY VERY FEW of them at most of the shows on that list. Before you take the time and effort travel to the shows on that list, I encourage you to check out the show's website and look at the types of vehicles they allow. Really, it just depends on what you are interested in, but you won't see many HAMBers taking their cars to those shows, or even attending those shows.

 

Thats true.....but there are some others not on that list where you can see them.....its also not just for shows....but swap meets are included.

 

For the Houston hockey loving crowd, the Houston Aeros will be having a pre-game car show they have titled, "Aeros and Autos" on Feb 23. They have a ticket package listed for show participants.

 

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=766752&highlight=hatters

Anyone planning to head out for this pre-65 show?

 

visit www.bastropareacruisers.com for info and entry form April 27th, Vendors wanted ! New class for "BIG RIGS" ( about 30 entrys so far! ) This is our 13th car show/ 2nd in the RiverBend Park, Smithville Tx about 45 min. East on Hwy 71 Under the oaks ! Come early for best parking spots or clup parking. Camping at the back of the park with about 30 spaces w/hookups. Car show in Rockdale coming up and Conroe swapmeet....conact the Chamber of Commerce for more info. flop

 

Contact Lone Star Street Rod Assotiation LSSRA for annual car show in Fredricksburg...72 and older cars and trucks Mid Feb. They also have a very good calender of events in the back of the news letter.

 

Anyone else planning on going to this BBQ cruise?

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8613736&highlight=meatheads#post8613736

 

If thats the one that they do with the swap meet its in Mid July usually....unless they have changed it recently or its a different event.

 

There is one in Spring, just north of Houston every year. Not sure of the dates.

 

Are you talking about this one in Spring? If so it's already on the calendar..

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=769420&highlight=cats

 

Go to hotrodsoftexas.com for the Conroe dates for the year. Jim puts on a REALLY GREAT MEET. Lots of vendors both parts and food.

 

The Legends drad race is April 12 &13 at Sealy

 

Conroe is on the calendar.

https://www.google.com/calendar/emb...group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/Chicago

 

I dig that calendar! Very helpful.

SN

 

Usually two events in Freds... car show in Feb, swap in July