Welcome to the Austin County Cruisers website.

We're a small group of die-hard car guys in and around Bellville, Texas that share a passion for the mixture of the mechanics and art that creates an automobile, both old and new.

M I S S I O N    S T A T E M E N T
We seek to share our passion for the history and preservation
of our classic vehicles by participation in car shows, parades, and cruises.
Through our monthly meetings and car events,
we build camaraderie and respect among our members.
Our focus is to enjoy and promote the old car hobby.

Our own Classic Car Stampede

Our annual car show, the Classic Car Stampede,
is held the second Saturday of March each year
with recently revised, Designated Parking for 1985 & Older vehicles only.

22nd Ever
Classic Car Stampede
Saturday, March 14, 2026

Historic Downtown Bellville
Rain or Shine

Designated parking for 1985 & older vehicles only.
Open for cars, trucks & motorcycles.
Vehicles newer than 1985 are welcome to park alongside spectators outside of the reserved show areas, but can’t be registered and will not be judged. Click on our detailed map of downtown below.

Free Registration starts at 8am.
Judging concludes at noon.
Top Twenty Awards presented at 1pm.
Only Registered Vehicles will be judged for trophies. Must be present to win.

We will have our popular 50/50 Raffle, Free Door Prizes, and show Tshirts for sale.

Admission is free for participants as well as the public. 

Pre-registration is closed....deadline was March 6.

For those of you who trailer their cars to Bellville, please park your trailers at Clark Park, just north of the show on FM 1456, or at the Austin County Fairgrounds east of the show on SH 159.

Our historic downtown square is surrounded by unique shops that are sure to satisfy any shopper’s curiosity with even more scattered around town, including many historic buildings & homes. Come visit for an all-day outing.

Each year the majority of the proceeds from the show goes toward local charities.

Click on this map to view enlarged....

If you need more information about the Classic Car Stampede or if you're interested in becoming a member, email us at: AustinCountyCruisers@gmail.com

Local resident explains some of the intricacies of his 1910 Stanley Steamer to a showgoer. Jay says it takes 45 minutes to get the car warmed up to be able to drive away, and that's if he's in a hurry.

Stampede photos for 2025 courtesy of Anna Lunsford.

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