2nd Annual Cars & Camaraderie - Car Show and Community Festival

Saturday, November 7, 2026 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM 550 E 2nd Ave, Belton, TX 76513 The 2nd Annual Cars & Camaraderie is coming to Belton, and this year we're building something bigger than just a car show. We're bringing together 100+ show vehicles, food trucks, retail vendors, local businesses, veteran organizations, family activities, custom awards, event merchandise and the Central Texas automotive community for a full day dedicated to cars, camaraderie and supporting our veterans. A portion of all event proceeds will be donated to various veteran organizations that support those who have served. 2026 SPOTLIGHT CAR CLUB We're proud to welcome Texas Motor Syndicate as the official 2026 Spotlight Car Club! Texas Motor Syndicate will have a dedicated club display and will personally select the recipient of the Texas Motor Syndicate Spotlight Car Club Choice Award. OVER 35 AWARDS UP FOR GRABS We're not handing out a handful of cookie-cutter trophies. Cars & Camaraderie will feature 25 standard awards, our major show awards, and 10 custom military-themed specialty awards created specifically for this event. Major Awards BEST IN SHOW — The top vehicle of Cars & Camaraderie. VETERANS' CHOICE — Selected by veterans participating in the event. SERVICE LEGACY — VETERAN OWNED — Recognizing an outstanding vehicle owned by someone who served. PEOPLE'S CHOICE — Selected by the attending public. TEXAS MOTOR SYNDICATE SPOTLIGHT CLUB CHOICE — Personally selected by our Spotlight Car Club. Standard Judged Classes Your $25 Base registration includes entry into standard class judging. Standard classes cover the major segments of the show, including Domestic, Import, Truck/SUV and Motorcycle with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards in applicable classes. Our trophies aren't generic plaques either — our class winners receive custom military-inspired trophies. 10 SPECIALTY AWARDS Want to compete for something beyond your standard class? For $5 per specialty category, eligible vehicles can compete for one of our custom military-themed specialty trophies: SOUND ARTILLERY — Best Sound System SHOCK & AWE — Best Aggressive Build UNDER THE RADAR — Best Lowered / Stance HIGH GROUND — Best Lifted / Off-Road AWAITING ORDERS — Best Under-Construction Vehicle MAD SCIENTIST — Most Innovative Build TRENCH BUILT — Best Owner-Built Vehicle OLD GUARD — Best Preserved / Original Vehicle UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE — Most Unique / Wild Card HEAVY ARTILLERY — Best Engine / Engine Bay These are unique trophies designed specifically for Cars & Camaraderie. VEHICLE REGISTRATION BASE — $25 Vehicle entry Standard class judging Dash plaque Goodie bag Major award eligibility LEGACY — $65 Everything in Base Official performance moisture-wicking event shirt 2 Bourbon Night raffle tickets VIP — $80 Everything in Legacy Limited-edition 2026 Challenge Coin 3 Bourbon Night raffle tickets VIP parking Specialty categories may be added for $5 each. COME HUNGRY You don't have to enter a vehicle to come enjoy Cars & Camaraderie. We're bringing in food trucks and food vendors throughout the event so spectators, participants and families can grab something to eat while enjoying the show. Food vendors will be announced as they are confirmed. VENDOR MARKETPLACE We're also building a dedicated vendor area featuring local businesses, automotive companies, makers, apparel, accessories, detailing products, collectibles, veteran-owned businesses, community organizations and more. Come walk the vendor area, meet Central Texas businesses and support the people supporting this event. Interested in becoming a vendor? Retail Vendor — $150 Includes a designated 10'×10' space. Vendors provide their own canopy, tables and chairs. Fresh food and beverage sales are not permitted under Retail Vendor registration. Food Vendor — $250 Limited availability. Food vendors are responsible for obtaining and maintaining all applicable permits, licenses and insurance required for their operation. Veteran / Nonprofit / Community Organizations Space available by approval. OFFICIAL EVENT MERCH Performance Moisture-Wicking Event Shirt — $30 Limited-Edition 2026 Cars & Camaraderie Challenge Coin — $15 Only 100 coins are being produced. Bourbon Night Raffle Tickets — $10 each SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE Businesses and individuals interested in supporting Cars & Camaraderie can participate through sponsorship opportunities ranging from $250 to $2,500, including our exclusive Legacy Title Sponsorship. Sponsor benefits can include event-shirt logo placement, premium display space, vehicle registrations, Bourbon Night raffle tickets, social-media promotion, event-day recognition and award presentation opportunities. Sponsors may also donate merchandise, gift certificates, promotional products and other approved items for door prizes and participant goodie bags. THE CAMARADERIE CONTINUES Cars & Camaraderie concludes at 5:00 PM. Our associated Bourbon Night begins at 5:00 PM at a separate location following the car show. Bourbon Night information will be announced separately. YOU DON'T NEED A SHOW CAR TO BE PART OF THIS EVENT. Bring your car. Bring your club. Bring the family. Come check out the builds. Grab some food. Shop the vendors. Meet local businesses. Support our sponsors. Vote for People's Choice. And spend the day with the Central Texas automotive and veteran communities. NOVEMBER 7, 2026 11 AM – 5 PM 550 E 2nd Ave, Belton, TX 76513 Vehicle Registration • Vendor Applications • Sponsorship Opportunities Available LEAVE A LEGACY. BUILD CAMARADERIE.