Cruisers Car Show Still On - For Now
October 2, 2026 - With differing weather reports for Saturday, October 3rd and with a little optimism, the Shelby County Cruisers Car & Motorcycle Show is still on—for now.
Here’s the plan:
- Weather monitoring will begin around 5am. If it is not raining, we will review the forecast and if it looks favorable for a few hours, the show is still on.
- If it is raining, has been raining recently, or the forecast calls for a high percentage of rain before noon, we will POSTPONE the show until October 24.
In any case, the safety of participants, preservation of these beautiful vehicles, and the comfort of spectators will be key factors in delaying the event.
IF the show is rescheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, the location, operational hours, and event schedule will remain exactly the same for the new date:
Event Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Vehicle Arrivals beginning: 8:00 AM
Official Show Hours: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: HOPE Community Medicine parking lot at 304 Logansport Street in Center, behind Boles Feed.
For more information, updates, or questions regarding the postponement, please contact Leon Aldridge at 936-590-2950 or email at shelbycountycruisers@yahoo.com
September 7, 2026 — Drive it, ride it, or haul it. If it has wheels and a motor, get it to the Shelby County Cruisers Car and Cycle “Show and Shine” in Center on Saturday, October 3.
The tradition of hosting a car show during the East Texas Poultry Festival began in 1983. Missing only a few festivals over the last four decades, that tradition continues this year with a celebration of classic road iron and retro rollers.
Registration opens at 8am in the HOPE Community Medicine parking lot at 304 Logansport Street. The awards ceremony begins at 1pm, where 35 trophies and an array of prizes will be handed out. There is no entry fee to show a vehicle or to attend as a spectator.
The show will feature expanded classes for cars and trucks with vehicles divided into four categories by model year, one class for motorcycles, and first- through third-place trophies awarded in all divisions. A brand-new category this year will highlight non-street-legal race cars.
Another new feature will the “Sponsor’s Choice” trophies, allowing event sponsors to select and award their favorite entries. Spectators and participants will together vote for the "People’s Choice" awards, while winners in all other classes will be decided strictly by participant voting.
The growing list of event sponsors includes HOPE Community Medicine, Auto Zone, Automotive Collision Specialists, Blake Furniture, Boles Feed Company, Center Auto Repair, Center Motor Company, Center Tire Company, Chap’s BBQ, Covington Lumber Company, David's Auto & Diesel Repair, Despino’s Tire Service, East Texas Collision Center, Ivan Smith Furniture, NAPA Toledo Automotive Supply, Ray Jones Chevrolet, Roughrider Oil Change, Straightlines Body Works, Ultra Shade Plus, Wright Motor Company, and Zack's Tint Shop.
For more information, please contact Leon Aldridge at leonaldridge@gmail.com or call/text 936-590-2950.
Make plans now to attend the Shelby County Cruisers Car and Cycle “Show and Shine” on Saturday, October 3. And while you’re there, don’t miss the 50th annual East Texas Poultry Festival on the downtown Historic Courthouse Square.
