2026 Downtown Arlington

Classic Car Show

Saturday, June 6th, 2026 – Save the Date

Experience the thrill of timeless automobiles at the 2026 Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show. Explore a curated collection of classic cars, enjoy live music, and taste offerings from local food vendors.

Join car enthusiasts as they compete for top awards, and take in a day of nostalgia, craftsmanship, and community celebration.

The car show takes place on June 6th starting at 9:00 a.m. and continues through 3:00 p.m. in the Vandergriff Town Center at 200 N. Mesquite Street. Car owner participants must pre-register and are encouraged to arrive early for load-in beginning at 7:00 a.m. For more information and to enter your car into the show, [click here to visit the Downtown Arlington Eventbrite]

Awards will be handed out at 2:00 p.m. for the Top 10 vehicles and specialized categories. Proceeds from registration fees will benefit the Arlington Police Foundation.

Things to Do

Accompanying these classic cars will be plenty of activities for the whole family! Right next to the show, the Downtown Arlington Farmer’s Market will be open and running, offering a variety of local goods. You can grab lunch from featured food trucks at the Farmer’s Market or head over to Knapp Heritage Park to enjoy live music under the shade of the trees. We will also have a dedicated kids area featuring activities designed to keep the youngest car enthusiasts entertained throughout the day. Enjoy live music from our car show DJ’s as you explore Downtown Arlington.

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. When the show wraps up, 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 for the perfect Saturday out, mark your calendars for June 6th and head on down to the Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show!

Register Now

Eligibility: Open to all vehicles built in 1980 or earlier.

Pre-Registration Only: All participants must register by Thursday, June 4th at 12PM. No walk-ups will be accepted on the day of the show.

First Responders, Veterans, and Seniors are invited to register for FREE. Contact damc@downtownarlington.org or call 817-303-2800 for your promo code.