Show Times
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Load in is 10:00AM to 12:00PM, Saturday Oct 24th.
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No late entries will be allowed.
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General visitor gates open at 2:00PM.
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Awards announced at 6:00PM
Categories
Polish that chrome and bring your best build! We’re awarding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies plus ultimate bragging rights across 5 distinct eras:
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1940s & Older
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1950s
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1960s
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1970s
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1980s
Judging Standards
Vehicles will be scored on an objective 0 to 9 point scale evaluating cleanliness, detail, and condition across:
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Paint & Body
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Interior & Trunk
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Wheels & Tires
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Engine Compartment
Between the live music sets and the BBQ cook-off, take a stroll through decades of vintage automotive history! Whether you’re grabbing a cold drink and admiring the builds or bringing your own ride out to compete, our first-ever Classic Car Show is bringing serious horsepower to the Galveston County Fairgrounds.
Show Times
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Load in is 10:00AM to 12:00PM, Saturday Oct 24th.
-
No late entries will be allowed.
-
General visitor gates open at 2:00PM.
-
Awards announced at 7:00PM
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No exit until midnight after the festival
Categories
Polish that chrome and bring your best build! We’re awarding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place trophies plus ultimate bragging rights across 5 distinct eras:
-
1940s & Older
-
1950s
-
1960s
-
1970s
-
1980s
Judging Standards
Vehicles will be scored on an objective 0 to 9 point scale evaluating cleanliness, detail, and condition across:
-
Paint & Body
-
Interior & Trunk
-
Wheels & Tires
-
Engine Compartment

Between the live music sets and the BBQ cook-off, take a stroll through decades of vintage automotive history! Whether you’re grabbing a cold drink and admiring the builds or bringing your own ride out to compete, our first-ever Classic Car Show is bringing serious horsepower to the Galveston County Fairgrounds.
Petting Zoo
The TexRed Music Festival & Cook-Off brings two Texas traditions together—live country music and championship BBQ—at the Galveston County Fairgrounds. Teams from across the region will fire up their pits for a state championship cook-off featuring chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket, plus daily Jackpot contests with cash prizes. Festival-goers can enjoy incredible food, family-friendly fun, and a full lineup of live performances. Whether you’re competing for bragging rights or just soaking in the music and flavors, this is a weekend you won’t want to miss.
$13,000 Prize Purse
The winner's of the cookoff will walk away with the $13,000 prize purse!
State Championship Cookoff
This CBA certified competition qualifies for the state championship cookoff! Prove yourself here for an opportunity to compete with Texas's best!
Daily Jackpots
Compete in our extra Jackpot contests for just $25 per entry, with an 80/20 payout to winners. Friday features Fajitas and Steaks, while Saturday kicks off with Pinto Beans—bring your best and take home the cash!
Pumpkin Patch
The TexRed Music Festival & Cook-Off brings two Texas traditions together—live country music and championship BBQ—at the Galveston County Fairgrounds. Teams from across the region will fire up their pits for a state championship cook-off featuring chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket, plus daily Jackpot contests with cash prizes. Festival-goers can enjoy incredible food, family-friendly fun, and a full lineup of live performances. Whether you’re competing for bragging rights or just soaking in the music and flavors, this is a weekend you won’t want to miss.
$13,000 Prize Purse
The winner's of the cookoff will walk away with the $13,000 prize purse!
State Championship Cookoff
This CBA certified competition qualifies for the state championship cookoff! Prove yourself here for an opportunity to compete with Texas's best!
Daily Jackpots
Compete in our extra Jackpot contests for just $25 per entry, with an 80/20 payout to winners. Friday features Fajitas and Steaks, while Saturday kicks off with Pinto Beans—bring your best and take home the cash!
Bounce Houses
The TexRed Music Festival & Cook-Off brings two Texas traditions together—live country music and championship BBQ—at the Galveston County Fairgrounds. Teams from across the region will fire up their pits for a state championship cook-off featuring chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket, plus daily Jackpot contests with cash prizes. Festival-goers can enjoy incredible food, family-friendly fun, and a full lineup of live performances. Whether you’re competing for bragging rights or just soaking in the music and flavors, this is a weekend you won’t want to miss.
$13,000 Prize Purse
The winner's of the cookoff will walk away with the $13,000 prize purse!
State Championship Cookoff
This CBA certified competition qualifies for the state championship cookoff! Prove yourself here for an opportunity to compete with Texas's best!
Daily Jackpots
Compete in our extra Jackpot contests for just $25 per entry, with an 80/20 payout to winners. Friday features Fajitas and Steaks, while Saturday kicks off with Pinto Beans—bring your best and take home the cash!

