Pre-registration for the 2026 Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show

PLEASE READ: If you are a First Responder , Senior (65+) or Veteran - Register for FREE using promo code at registration. To receive the promo code, contact damc@downtownarlington.org or call 817-303-2800.

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Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show Registration

Date: June 6, 2026 - 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Location: Vandergriff Town Center (200 N. Mesquite Street)

Beneficiary: Entry fees benefit the Arlington Police Foundation.

Registration Requirements:

Eligibility: All vehicles must be built on or before 1980. Vehicles that do not meet this requirement will be denied entry and refunded.
Pre-Registration Only: Due to public safety - no walk-ups allowed on the day of the show, all cars must be pre-registered
Deadline: Thursday, June 4th at 12:00 PM (Noon)
Multi-Car Entry: If entering more than one vehicle, you must complete a separate registration for each.

Schedule for Participants:

Load-in: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Hard Cut-off: No entries allowed past 8:45 AM per safety permit requirements, regardless of prior registration.
Public Show Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Awards Program: 2:00 PM

Registration Fees & Discounts:

First Responders , Seniors (65+) & Veterans: Register for FREE using promo code at registration
To receive the promo code, contact damc@downtownarlington.org or call 817-303-2800.

Judging & Awards

Vehicles are expected to be in "enthusiast" condition. Newer stock vehicles are not eligible. Preference is given to models that are unmodified or use period-correct parts; basic cosmetic changes (wheels, stereo, engine dress-up) are acceptable. No replica or kit cars will be included in the judging.

The Judging Process:

Registered cars are judged within their specific decade: '20s/'30s, '40s, '50s, '60s, and '70s.
Top 10: Judges select 1st and 2nd place from each decade to form the "Top 10."
Best of Show: The judging panel determines the overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners from the Top 10.
Specialty Awards: Mayor's Choice, People's Choice, Best Story, Best Club Participation, and Best Hometown Car.
Judges: a diverse 10-person panel of industry experts and local leaders, including a specialty judge from Arlington Today to be announced this May.

Awards & Prizes:

Trophies: Awarded for Best of Show, Mayor's Choice, and People's Choice.
Plates & Certificates: Top 10 winners receive a commemorative license plate; other category winners receive gift certificates.
Media Features: Winners of "Best Story" and "Best Hometown Car" will be featured in a future issue of Arlington Today Magazine.
Grand Prize: Announced at Show!