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: HazelwoodTexas Car Show Calendar, East Texas Events, and Red Barn Videos
Duane is already in the rows.
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.
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.
September–December 2026
Upcoming East Texas and North Texas car shows
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: HazelwoodOctober 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: GoodguysOctober 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: HazelwoodOctober 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 siteOctober 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 CantonVerified against organizer and local-tourism sources on September 4, 2026. Schedules can change; open the linked source before leaving.
Red Barn Shorts
Watch what catches Red Barn's eye at the shows
C10s, Chevys, hot rods, Apaches, Camaros, Chevelles, paint, stance, trim, and body lines. If those are the details you notice on your own car, send photos before the next show date gets close.
Truck stance, paint, and old-school Chevrolet crowd pull.
Watch on YouTube1957 Chevy walkaround for people who know body lines and trim matter.
Watch on YouTubeA hot rod walkaround with chopped, custom, and show-row details.
Watch on YouTubeClassic truck language for the C10, Apache, and old farm-truck crowd.
Watch on YouTubeMuscle-car paint, stance, trim, and body details owners inspect.
Watch on YouTubeGM muscle-car paint, stance, trim, and show-row taste.
Watch on YouTubeCar-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.

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.
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.
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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