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Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show

June 1, 2024, Starting at 9:00 a.m.

Fuel up your time machines and join us on this journey through time as we showcase and show off classic and antique cars from across the decades! With over 150 cars from the early 20s to the late 70s, the Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show will represent half a century of restored, maintained, and beloved vehicles from the past and bring out car owners from all over to connect with the community through a shared admiration of classic automobiles.

The Classic Car Show

The car show takes place on June 1st starting at 9:00 a.m. and continues through 3:00 p.m. in the Vandergriff Town Center at 200 N. Mesquite Street, but car owner participants are encouraged to arrive as early as possible beginning at 7:30 a.m. In accordance with local law enforcement, NO ENTRIES will be allowed past 9:00 a.m., regardless of prior registration. No exceptions can be made at this time.

For more information and to enter your car into the show, click here or visit the Downtown Arlington Eventbrite. Awards will be handed out towards the end of the show for the Top 10 vehicles along with the People's Choice and Mayor's Choice Awards. Awardee for #1 Classic Car of the Top 10 awards will win two free tickets to a Texas Rangers home game in addition to a one night stay at the brand-new Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center! Dates subject to availability. Proceeds from entry registration will be donated to the Arlington Police Foundation. Visitors will also have the opportunity to make personal donations during the event.

Accompanying these classic cars will be live music and a variety of food vendors from lemonade stands to some of your favorite local downtown restaurants. The event is free to attend and open to the public! Bring your friends and families out for a great day of checking out cool classics and ageless antiques, and when the event is over, be sure to stick around and hop between Downtown's best bars, breweries, and restaurants. If you're a fan of cars or just looking to get out the house for a day, mark your calendars for June 1st and head on down to the Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show!