The 11th Annual Corpus Christi Car Show is back and better than ever! Come to the Corpus Christi Car Show at the Hilliard Center on March 28, 2026, from 12 (noon) to 6 pm to see a wide range of Custom Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles. Our event will allow you to show off your custom work and compete against other car enthusiasts. There will be over 20 award categories. All registration fees will directly benefit Bikes For Kids Corpus Christi.
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*ATTENTION: LOAD-IN DETAILS*
When is VEHICLE SET-UP
Required: Friday, March 27th from 1PM – 6 PM
Saturday (Day of Show) March 28th from 8 AM – 11 AM
Each Exhibitor will receive 1 wristband for the event.
Vendor & Car Show Participant Vehicles that will be displayed inside the Exhibit Hall will be subject to a search (prior to entrance) via the Hilliard Center Security Team, to ensure no prohibited items (NO Alcohol, or other outside Food/Drink) are brought into the venue as well as your car being at 1/4 tank of gas. Load-in will begin at the parking lot off of N. Chaparral St and Hughes St across the street from the Hilliard Center. Just look for the Hot Z95 tent!
ATTENTION CAR CLUBS:
Please be sure to show up at the required time (& together) to park as a group.
Note: You must go through the Load-In dock as a group.
VEHICLE DISPLAY: Please let us know if you will be using a carpet before you enter the exhibit hall as part of your display.
What time will AWARDS begin? 5 PM
ELECTRICITY: Electricity is not provided. Please plan, accordingly. If you need electricity, please Send an electricity request BEFORE you load in. You can submit your request here
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Date: Saturday, March 28, 2025
Time: Noon to 6 pm
Location: Hilliard Center Exhibit Hall, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Fee: Vehicle Registration
$40 from January 1, 2025 until Mach 26, 2025 at 12 Noon
$50 starting at 8 am on Friday, March 27 (May Sell Out).
On Thursday, March 26th online registration will close. If you still need to register after the 26th you can do so in person at the Hilliard Center on March 27th or March 28th.
100% of vehicle registration goes to the charity Bikes for Kids Corpus Christi
First 50 vehicles to register get a free "Corpus Christi Car Show" t-shirt. You must register by March 10, 2026 to receive your t-shirt. Any complimentary entries will not receive a T-shirt. Shirt sizes: Adult Small to Adult XXXLarge.
Adult XXLarge (2XL) and Adult XXXLarge (3XL) shirt sizes will be charged an additional $3-$5 registration fee.
Note: Car Show registration includes show vehicle entry into the event area and ONE event wristband. Wristbands will be provided when you check in at the event area. NO REFUNDS or Exchanges.
AWARD CATEGORIES (1ST, 2ND & 3RD PLACE AWARDED)
Modern Muscle Car
Classic Muscle Car
Modern Truck
Classic Truck
Classic Car
European Classic Car
SUV/SUT
Import
Muscle Motorcycle
Classic Motorcycle
Chopper Motorcycle
4X4
Street Rod
Low Rider Street
Low Rider Custom
Custom
Project
SPECIAL AWARD CATEGORIES (1ST PLACE AWARDED ONLY )
Special Award Categories (ONLY 1ST PLACE)
Best of Show
Best Paint
Best Interior
Peoples Choice
VERY LIMITED Registration on the day of the car show will be $50 ~ Register now and $ave!
For more information, visit our website at: http://www.corpuschristicarshow.com
