Pistons for Patriots 2026

🚗🇺🇸 Pistons for Patriots Car Show 2026 🇺🇸🚗
Join us at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque for an unforgettable weekend of horsepower, entertainment, community, and giving back!
🗓️ Date: August 22–23, 2026
⏰ Time: Saturday 8:00 AM - Sunday 6:00 PM
Pistons for Patriots has become one of New Mexico’s premier automotive events, bringing together car enthusiasts, families, veterans, and local businesses for two action-packed days.

🏆 What You'll See:
• Classic cars and hot rods
• Custom builds and show vehicles
• Lifted trucks and diesel builds
• Specialty vehicles from across the Southwest
• Hundreds of incredible entries

🎸 Live Entertainment:
• Live music all weekend long
• DJs and special performances
• A fundraising comedy show featuring Steven Michael Quezada
• Live performance by L.A.'s Rock Revival featuring Gilby Clarke, former guitarist of Guns N' Roses

⭐ Special Celebrity Guest:
Meet the team from 1 Way Diesel Performance, featured on MotorTrend's Texas Metal: Loud & Lifted! Get up close with their incredible builds, take photos, and grab autographs throughout the weekend.

🍔 Fun for the Whole Family:
• Food and beer garden
• Raffles and giveaways
• Kids and family activities
• Indoor vendor fair
• Indoor Arts & Crafts Show
• Home Remodeling Expo taking place simultaneously for even more to explore

🐾 Supporting a Great Cause:
Pistons for Patriots is more than a car show—it's a mission. Proceeds from the event benefit Paws and Stripes, helping provide service dogs and support programs for veterans throughout New Mexico.
Whether you're showing off your ride, meeting automotive celebrities, enjoying great entertainment, or supporting our veterans, Pistons for Patriots 2026 has something for everyone. Mark your calendars and join us for a weekend where horsepower meets purpose!

📍 Location:
300 San Pedro Dr NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110