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EVENT INFORMATION

FRIDAY

"YOU CAN'T SPELL RAT WITHOUT ART"

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • 6 PM – 9 PM
PATTERSON-APPLETON ARTS CENTER

Kickoff Reception and Expert Panel Discussion of hot rods, rat rods, and all things automotive. 

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SATURDAY

ARTS & AUTOS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • 9 AM – 3 PM
DOWNTOWN DENTON CIVIC CENTER

Cars, trucks, and motorcycles representing a wide array of makes and models on display.
Free to attend.

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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.

PARTICIPATE IN CHALK FEST

Witness talented artists create vibrant chalk murals on the streets. This is a fun way for kids to explore their creative side. You might even be inspired to participate yourself!

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FEATURED SPONSORS

97 Land Co. • American National Bank • Americana Tattoo • Axis Realty Group • Chef Gabriela Assemblage • The Chestnut Tree Tea House & Bistro • Denton Chamber of Commerce • First People's Jeweler • First State Bank • Hannah's Off the Square • Palm Tree Boutique • Phoenix Rising Counseling, PLLC • Ready Rosie • Ryan Everet Insurance • Salted Sanctuary Soap • Sticker Station • Wild Cactus Cantina & Grill

PREVIOUS winnerS (2023)

Category: Best in Show - Motorcycle
Winner: Chuck Smith
2016 Indian Chief

Category: Best in Show - Car
Winner: Harold Peck
1956 Chevy Nomad

Category: Best in Show - Truck
Winner: Austin Baker
1972 Ford F250

Category: Best in Show - Paint
Winner: Jean Wilbert
Chevy Nomad

Category: Best in Show - Engine
Winner: Martin Warner
1932 Ford Roadster

Category: Best in Show - Interior
Winner: Chris Osborne
1964 Chevy Impala

Category: President's Choice
Winner: Woody Mallet
1966 Chevy El Camino

Category: Participants' Choice - Car
Winner: Oliver Brazier
1986 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z28

Category: Participants' Choice - Truck
Winner: Chris Campbell
1947 Chevy Thriftmaster

Category: Participants' Choice - Specialty
Winner: Joe Price
1946 International Ratrod

Category: Participants' Choice - Motorcycle
Winner: Chuck Smith
2016 Indian Chief Vintage

Category: Best "Family Truckster"
Winner: Rodney Blagg
1948 Chevy 3100

Category: Best "Mid-Life Crisis Car"
Winner: Oliver Brazier
1986 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z28

Category: Best "Drive-in Movie Car"
Winner: Kelly Graff
1955 Mercury Montclair

Category: Best "Diamond in the Rough"
Winner: Reynaldo Zamorano
1973 Chevy C10

Category: "This Car Never Looked So Good When New"
Winner: Ben Locke
1953 Mercury Monterey

Category: Domestic Cruiser/Touring Motorcycle
Winner: Chuck Smith
2016 Indian Chief Vintage

Category: Pre-1930s Original Car
Winner: Steven Harlos
1928 Ford Model A

Category: 1930s Original Car
Winner: Don Little
1931 Ford Model A Roadster

Category: 1930s Modified Car
Winner: Dean Hargesheimer
1933 Plymouth 4-door Sedan

Category: 1940s Original Car
Winner: George Bolton
1947 Lincoln Sedan

Category: 1940s Modified Car
Winner: Jim Pippin
1948 Ford Anglia

Category: 1950s Original Car
Winner: Ray Erwin
1958 Chevy Impala

Category: 1950s Modified Car
Winner: Harold Peck
1956 Chevy Nomad

Category: 1960s Original Car
Winner: Bryan Alexander
1969 Ford Mustang

Category: 1960s Modified Car
Winner: Bob Wilhoit
1967 Chevy Impala SS

Category: 1970s Original Car
Winner: Brad Lyon
1970 ½ Pontiac Trans Am Firebird

Category: 1970s Modified Car
Winner: Jeff Snider
1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Category: 1980s & 1990s Original Car
Winner: Dominic Zanella
1988 Ford Thunderbird Turbo Coupe

Category: 1980s & 1990s Modified Car
Winner: James Bingham, Jr.
1987 Ford Mustang

Category: 2000 & Newer Original Car
Winner: Ernie Brogdon
2020 Ford GT500

Category: 2000 & Newer Modified Car
Winner: Heather Bingham
2015 Ford Mustang

Category: Classic Corvette ('82 & Older) Original
Winner: Charles Holmans
1963 Chevy Corvette

Category: Corvette ('84 & Newer) Original
Winner: Mike Riley
2023 Corvette Z06 Z07

Category: Corvette ('84 & Newer) Modified
Winner: Paul Weigenant
2015 Chevy Corvette Z06

Category: Camaro (‘73 & Older) Original
Winner: William Harden
1969 Chevy Camaro

Category: Camaro ('73 & Older) Modified
Winner: Les Olson
1968 Chevy Camaro RS

Category: Corvette ('74 & Newer) Modified
Winner: Corey Rockefeller
1980 Chevy Camaro Z28

Category: Mustang (‘73 & Older) Original
Winner: Servando Solis
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Category: Mustang ('73 & Older) Modified
Winner: Lesia Hold
1964 ½ Mustang

Category: Mustang ('74 & Newer) Original
Winner: Alan Trietsch
2007 Ford Mustang GT/CS

Category: Mustang (‘74 & Newer) Original
Winner: Todd Woodruff
2012 Ford Mustang

Category: Muscle Car ('73 & Older) Original
Winner: Chris Diaz
1969 Pontiac GTO Judge

Category: Muscle Car ('73 & Older) Modified
Winner: Kyle Austin
1967 Chevy Nova

Category: Muscle Car (‘74 & Newer) Modified
Winner: Christopher A. Dodson
1993 Ford Mustang LX

Category: Import Original
Winner: Christ Hart
1996 Subaru Sambar Dias

Category: Import Modified
Winner: Blake Beavers
1990 Honda ACTY

Category: Mopar Original
Winner: Rodney Boydston
1995 Dodge Viper

Category: Mopar Modified
Winner: Paul Ferraris
2018 Dodge Challenger

Category: Street Rod
Winner: Ric McKay
1933 Ford 3 Window Coupe

Category: Rat Rod
Winner: Joe Price
1946 International Rat Rod

Category: Specialty
Winner: Scott Light
1985 Dodge Van B250

Category: Pre-1950s Truck Modified
Winner: Jack Bourn
1940 Chevy Pickup

Category: 1950s Truck Original
Winner: Tobby Silver
1957 Chevy Pickup

Category: 1950s Truck Modified
Winner: Danne Pearn
1955 Ford F150

Category: 1960s Truck Original
Winner: Atlkalli Ortiz
1965 Ford F100

Category: 1960s Truck Modified
Winner: Ricky Ellis
1967 Chevy C10

Category: 1970s & 1980s Truck Original
Winner: Jeff Tanner
1982 Chevy C10

Category: 1970s & 1980s Truck Modified
Winner: Ronald Ernest
1970 Chevy C10

Category: 1990s & Newer Truck Original
Winner: Sean Herp
1996 GMC C1500

Category: 1990s & Newer Truck Original
Winner: Jeff George
2010 Jeep Wrangler

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