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Texas Car Show Calendar, East Texas Events, and Red Barn Videos

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Use this as the East Texas car-show calendar and Red Barn field-notes hub: real dates, Shorts from the shows, cars Duane notices, and a path to get your own vehicle ready.

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Before the next show

You know the spots everyone will notice: the rust bubble, the dull clear, the trim that does not sit right, the panel gap that catches your eye every time. Send photos before the show date gets close and get a straight read on what is worth fixing now.

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September–December 2026

Upcoming East Texas and North Texas car shows

September 19

Mineola Iron Horse Festival Car Show204 N Johnson Street, Mineola8 AM to 2 PM in downtown Mineola, alongside the Iron Horse Festival.Organizer details: Hazelwood

September 26

Drag N Destroy Car ShowThe OC, 680 Innovation Boulevard, Forney9 AM to 5 PM. A full-day show produced with Hazelwood Car Show Productions.Organizer details: Hazelwood

October 2–3

33rd Summit Racing Lone Star NationalsTexas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth8 AM to 5 PM Friday and Saturday. Goodguys lists rods, customs, classics, muscle cars, imports, and trucks through 1999.Official event: Goodguys

October 10

Lewis Auto Swap Meet Car ShowNorth Gate, Lewis Auto Swap Meet, Canton8 AM to 2 PM. Hazelwood's final 2026 build-off show runs during the Thursday-to-Sunday swap meet.Organizer details: Hazelwood

October 17

Texas Veterans Military Show & Classic Car Show655 S Doctor M Roper Parkway, BullardClassic-car and military-vehicle parade leaves Tyler at 9 AM; the Bullard show grounds run through 4 PM.Official event site

October 31

Trunk or Treat Auto Show & Costume ContestFreddy's, TylerR.G.C.S. lists this Halloween auto show in Tyler. Check the latest organizer flyer for time and registration.Organizer schedule: R.G.C.S.

November 7

21st Annual Heritage Festival Car ShowSulphur SpringsR.G.C.S. lists the annual Heritage Festival stop. Confirm the current flyer before driving or entering a vehicle.Organizer schedule: R.G.C.S.

November 21

17th Annual Lindale Fire Department Toys for KidsLindaleR.G.C.S. lists the annual Toys for Kids auto show in Lindale. Check the organizer's latest flyer for time and entry details.Organizer schedule: R.G.C.S.

December 12

Hazelwood Hotrods at Lewis Auto Swap MeetLewis Auto Swap Meet, CantonVisit Canton lists the year-end Hazelwood car show during the Lewis Auto Swap Meet.Local event listing: Visit Canton

Verified against organizer and local-tourism sources on September 4, 2026. Schedules can change; open the linked source before leaving.

Car-show proof

A calendar, a camera, and an eye for what owners notice

Check the dates, watch the Red Barn Shorts, and use the same eye on your own car: paint, body lines, rust bubbles, trim, and the things people notice when the hood is up.

Upcoming shows Source-checked events in Canton distance, East Texas, DFW, and bigger Texas shows worth tracking. Red Barn Shorts Duane's fast show-field proof: trucks, hot rods, muscle cars, wagons, paint, stance, and owner taste. Project stories The vehicles behind the videos: what came in, what Red Barn fixed, and what looks right outside. Show-prep help Send photos, your deadline, and the vehicle goal. The shop can tell you what matters before the show.
Red Barn people at a car event

Clubs, organizers, and owners keep this page alive. Send the flyer or source link for the calendar; send the car if it belongs in a Red Barn walkaround.

Got a show, a car, or a clip Duane needs to see?

Use this page to track the shows, then look at what caught Red Barn's attention: paint, stance, body lines, trim, and the details that make a car feel ready.

Got a project with a story? Send the vehicle, photos, and what was done. Strong stories can connect to show recaps and the proof gallery.

  • EventsName, town, date, organizer, and a flyer or source link. Verified entries get listed; the rest go on the watchlist.
  • PhotosShow photos and project photos, with permission to post. No plates or personal details published.
  • ClubsEast Texas clubs and recurring cruise-ins get standing entries once their schedule source is confirmed.
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FAQ

Questions people ask before they call

Can Red Barn get my vehicle ready before a show?

Yes. Send photos, the event date, and what bothers you most — paint, dents, rust bubbles, or body lines. The Barn routes it to paint and body, custom paint, or restoration and tells you what's realistic before the date.

What photos do I send before a show-prep estimate?

Wide shots of the whole vehicle plus close-ups of the trouble spots, in daylight. Add the year, make, model, and the event timing. Start at contact.

Can clubs or organizers send events to Red Barn?

Yes. Send the event name, town, date, organizer, and a flyer or source link. Verified events get listed on the calendar; everything else goes on the watchlist until the details check out.

Bring the car people stop for

Show up with paint, trim, stance, and body lines you are proud to park

If the next show has you noticing rust bubbles, dull paint, panel gaps, or a project that needs a cleaner finish, start with photos. Red Barn can help sort what matters before the date gets close.

Before the showSend photos of the whole vehicle, the close-up trouble spots, and the event date so the next step is grounded in the car in front of you.
Paint and body detailsRust bubbles, faded clear, trim fit, dents, scratches, and panel gaps are easier to talk through before the car is under show-field light.
Classic project helpA driver-quality refresh, rust repair, custom paint, or a longer restoration needs a straight scope before money disappears under primer.
Watch the workThe Shorts show the kind of cars, trucks, paint, stance, and finish details Red Barn pays attention to every week.

Next step

Bring the photos. Bring the goal. Bring the date.

Whether the show is in Canton or across the state, the prep starts the same way: photos, the truth about the vehicle, and the deadline. Or call 903-880-3821.

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