September 12th & 13th 2025
EVENT INFORMATION
FRIDAY
"ART CAR ALLEY & COMMUNITY ART CAR"
SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • 6 PM – 9 PM
PATTERSON-APPLETON ARTS CENTER
Kickoff Reception, check out cool Art Cars, participate in our Community Art Car project where you can help decorate a car, while listening to live music and more!
SATURDAY
ARTS & AUTOS
SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • 9 AM – 3 PM
DOWNTOWN DENTON SQUARE
Cars, trucks, and motorcycles representing a wide array of makes and models on display.
Free to attend.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Sponsors are featured throughout the event and there are several levels of support to choose from.
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WAYS TO ENJOY ARTS & AUTOS
Established in 1999, Arts & Autos is a celebration of classic cars & trucks, the arts, and community in the heart of Downtown Denton. Car collectors and enthusiasts are welcome to enter their vehicle for a chance to be awarded a custom trophy as voted on by event judges and community members. Families will enjoy the festive atmosphere, car displays, and art activities.
EXPLORE CARS & TRUCKS
Arts & Autos showcases hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, trucks, and even motorcycles. Attendees can admire these feats of engineering, chat with car owners, and see award-winning vehicles.
LISTEN TO LIVE BANDS
Arts & Autos features live music, adding a festive atmosphere to the event. Enjoy listening to some tunes while exploring booths offering unique crafts, art, and other goods.
BROWSE LOCAL ART VENDORS
Beyond the cars, explore local art vendors and savor delicious food from our craft food trucks.
Electric Avenue
Beyond the stunning classic cars and creative art cars, Arts & Autos invites you to explore the future of transportation at Electric Avenue. Discover the latest in electrified transportation, from sleek electric cars to innovative bikes, and get hands-on experience by signing up for a free ride and drive of an electric vehicle.
Are you a company or organization that opperates in the Electrified Transportation Industry and are interested in participating? Simply apply to be a vendor on our form below.
APPLY TO BE A VENDORInterested in registering your vehicle in the car show to compete for the new Electrified Ride trophy? Simply click below to register your car for the show!
Art Car Alley
At Arts & Autos, we're not just celebrating classic cars; we're also showcasing automotive artistry at its finest. Get ready to roll into Art Car Alley, a new section dedicated to the fantastical world of art cars. Here, you'll be able to admire some of the most imaginative and wildly decorated vehicles around. It's where creativity hits the road, and every car tells a unique, visual story.
ART CAR REGISTRATION
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PLATINUM SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSORS
FEATURED SPONSORS
Bath Fitters • BCI Mechanical • Bonded Lightning Protection • d20 Tavern • Reed Cycleworks • Tinker Federal Credit Union
COMMERCIAL SPONSORS
