Sweetwater Lions Club
2026 Sweetwater Lions Club Cruise & Car Show
March 27th - 28th, 2026
Welcome to our page and our 8th Annual Car Show. We just finished with our 7th one and it was a HUGE success and already have folks ready to come back so I am working on getting the site ready. We are so excited for the 2026 Show and working on a few behind the scene details to make it even bigger. In 2023 we had 291 vehicles on premises with 310 registered and in 2024, we had 227 on premise and 297 registered. In 2025 the weather wasn't on our side, but we are going to count our blessings with having 223 registered and 185 on premises. So it's safe to say we are one of the biggest in the Big Country. We can't wait to have you guys back and some new friends as well for the 2026 season. If you have any questions, please holler at me as always. We appreciate each and every one of you!
Crystal Rea (325) 242-3149
Come cruise and show off your beautiful vehicles in downtown Sweetwater, Texas Friday, March 27th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Awards will be given around 7:30pm at Sonic Drive-In. We are throwing together a Block Party/Meet and Greet as well by closing off an additional street to allow more room for you guys. It will be DJ'ed by Erasmo with some old school music. So bring your lawn chair out and hang out in the evening and enjoy getting to visit with friends or meet tons of new folks.
We have moved the Cruise & Car Show back a couple of weeks to see if that helps get away from the coldness in early March. So new dates for the 2026 year will be: March 27th & March 28th.
The cruise will be the prelude to The Show, Saturday, March 28th at the Nolan County Courthouse and Downtown Area!
Higginbotham Brothers
First Financial Bank
Sonic Drive-In
Sonic Drive-In
Cruise Night Sponsor
Thank you Richard Robinson at Sonic Drive-In, Sweetwater, Texas for the gracious support for our 2026 Sweetwater Lions Club Cruise Night. We appreciate you being on board and helping make this the prelude going into Saturday morning's car show!
The Day of the Car Show
March 28, 2026
Moving the 5th Annual Car Show is off the grass & the dirt, was a HUGE success. We are keeping the same great location at the Nolan County Courthouse, First Financial Bank, and the beautiful downtown area of Sweetwater, Texas. Registration will begin at 7:00am until 11am. Judging will begin at 8:30am. Awards will begin at 3:00pm. We have 41 classes that we are giving 1st & 2nd place plaques. We have BIG CASH prizes, custom trophies, DJ music, food trucks, vendors, raffles, pedal car races, hot wheels races, and more. We have some shade at the First Financial Bank Courtyard or some of the buildings project some shade. Make sure to bring umbrellas (secure them), chairs, and come be a part of the fun and help keep growing this show and be the best one yet!
We have plenty of trailer parking, shade, and security for the hotels in town. If you have any other questions or suggestions, please contact me!
Full Throttle
Hot Rod Magazine
Timm Lucher with Full Throttle Hot Rod Magazine will be coming to Sweetwater, Texas to cover our event with photos and a magazine coverage for the 7th Annual Sweetwater Lions Club Car Show
Erasmo Zamora
He's no stranger to the Car Show Industry. He has lived in Abilene or the Big Country most of his life. He has been DJ'ing for 25 years. He has a love for music and a car enthusiast as well. We are excited to have him on board with us for The Day of The Show!
Over 100 Door Prizes!!
Thank You!!
Not only do we have the kids class for pedal cars & ride on's for the ones that want to compete, but now we will have a Hot Wheels Races & Pedal Car Races.
Thank you so much to Snyder Wheels for loaning us your pedal cars for the races.
West Texas Child Advocacy Centers, thank you for helping take over the Hot Wheels Races this year. We appreciate you stepping up and helping!
We appreciate YOU guys!
Fun for the Kids!!
We are blessed to have B.A.C.A. (Biker's Against Child Abuse) helping us with the 2025 Sweetwater Lions Club Car Show. They are going to monitor the pedal car races and keep them safe throughout the event! Thank you guys for what you do and what you have to offer!
The WINNER from the Pedal Car Races (12 year old group) will get to pick their favorite car and present a "Kid's Choice Award".
Best in Show Car
$1000
NAPA Auto & Truck Parts
NAPA is on board with our Best in Show Car Award for Sweetwater Lions Club Car Show. How does $1000 sound to you guys?
Woo Hoo!! Thank you...Thank you...Thank you NAPA for your continued support and efforts to make this show better than ever. You guys are the BEST!
Best in Show Truck
$1000
O'Reilly is on board with our Best in Show Truck Award of $1000 for Sweetwater Lions Club Car Show.
We have GREAT sponsors and wanted to feed in a little more and split the cars & trucks in the
Best of Show to give a little more love!
Woo Hoo!! Thank you...Thank you...Thank you O'Reillys for your continued support and efforts to make this show better than ever. You guys are the BEST!
Platinum Sponsors
A HUGE shoutout to the Platinum Sponsors. This event would not be nearly as big without you guys!
Elite Sponsors
A HUGE shoutout to all the Elite Sponsors/Event Sponsors for helping make this event successful! We appreciate YOU!
Premier Sponsors
A HUGE shoutout to all the Premier Sponsors for our "Best" Classes!
Best Ford: 1st - Stanley Ford, Sweetwater, TX
Best Ford: 2nd - King Oilfield Services, LLC, Lovington, NM
Best Ford: 3rd - King Oilfield Services, LLC, Lovington, NM
Best Chevy: 1st - Hanner Supercenter, Baird, TX
Best Chevy: 2nd - Hanner Supercenter, Baird, TX
Best Chevy: 3rd - Hanner Supercenter, Baird, TX
Best GM: 1st - Precision Auto & Tire, Sweetwater, TX
Best GM: 2nd - Twisted Wrench, Sweetwater, TX
Best GM: 3rd - Kent Beck Motors, Abilene, TX
Best Mopar: 1st - Blake Fulenwider of Snyder, Snyder, TX
Best Mopar: 2nd - Blake Fulenwider of Snyder, Snyder, TX
Best Mopar: 3rd - Blake Fulenwider of Snyder, Snyder, TX
Best Paint: 1st - The Dent Company, Sweetwater, TX
Best Paint: 2nd - NAPA Auto & Truck Parts, Sweetwater, TX
Best Paint: 3rd - O'Reillys Auto Parts, Sweetwater, TX
Cash Prizes for ALL of the BEST catagories!!
$500 - 1st Place
$250 - 2nd Place
$100 - 3rd Place
Cash Prizes for
Motorcycles!
Premier Sponsor
King Oilfield Services, LLC
1st Place - $300
2nd Place - $150
3rd Place - $50
Best Interior
$250
TBarM Leather Works
We are pleased to have TBarM Leather Works as part of the show this year for Best Interior. Travis is extremely talented and does custom leather work in all kinds. If you haven't seen him or heard of him, check him out at:
https://www.facebook.com/TBarM-Leather-Works-101250148121662
Thank y'all for helping making this a HUGE success!
Best Engine
$250
Kent Beck Motors is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. I am blessed to have met him and we are blessed to have him as part of our show! Kent, we appreciat YOU!
Gold Sponsorships
A BIG shoutout to all of the Gold Sponsors. They make this event a little easier with their generousity! Thank you again!
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Hotels ** Book Early**
We have several hotels/motels to accommodate, but make sure you book early if want to stay the night Friday, March 7th to Saturday, March 8th. Make sure to mention that you are with the Car Show to get these discounted rates.
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham
(325) 235-2000
9416 I-20, Sweetwater, TX 79556
$75/night + tax
Welcome to our Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sweetwater hotel. We are close to the wind energy industry, area hospitals, and local universitites. Our convenient location places us near companies like RL Adkins Corportation, West Texas Pure Gold, Clear Fork, USG, Black Land Services, and GE Wind Energy.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham
(325) 933-6600
308 SE Georgia Ave, Sweetwater, TX 79556
$99/night + tax Standard Room
$109/night + tax
King Room
Enjoy a comforable stay at La Quinta by Wyndham Sweetwater East, located off I-20 at exit 244. Our pet-friendly hotel puts you just 40 miles west of Abilene and Dyess Air Force Base. If you're here for business, we are close to offices for USG, Black Land Services, and more. While you are here, explore downtown and learn about the Old West. Make the most of your stay with free daily breakfast, high-speed WiFi, and our business center.
Quality Inn
(325) 236-6887
500 NW Georgia Ave, Sweetwater, TX 79556
$75/night + tax
Enjoy your convenience of a stay that gets you the value you deserve when you book accommodations at our pet-friendly Quality Inn hotel in Sweetwater. Located in Nolan County in the heart of Texas, our hotel is close to shops and restaurants and offers meeting space when your're traveling for business. As our guest, you'll enjoy amenties that get you more bang for your budget like free WiFi throughout the hotel, including in the comfort of your room, plus free car, truck, and bus parking and a free full breakfast to get you energized at the start of your day.
Hotels **Book Early**
Hampton Inn
(325) 235-3337
302 SE Georgia Ave, Sweetwater, TX 79556
$89/night + tax
Staying with us gives you a real Texas experience. Catch some college-football, or if you’re traveling in early March, you might be just in time to glimpse the parades, pageants, and slithery cuisine of the world’s largest Rattlesnake Roundup. Breakfast is on us, fuel for a day at Lake Sweetwater or touring the National WASP WWII and Pioneer Museums. WiFi is free.
Mulberry Manor
Bed & Breakfast
(214) 244-1009
1400 Sam Houston, Sweetwater, TX 79556
$139/night + tax
Mulberry Manor is located in the Historic Trammell House in Sweetwater Texas (Texas Historical Marker 5551). The home was built by rancher and banker Thomas Trammell (1848-1919) between 1911 and 1913. Trammell is known as the "Father of Sweetwater" for his involvement in bringing the railroads to town. Trammell hired noted architect John Young (the father of actress Loretta Young) to design the home. He knew of Young for his design work with the Santa Fe Railway. The home reflects the Mission Revival-Prairie School style of architecture and features a unique atrium.
Shortly after Trammell's death the home was leased to the city and served as the only hospital in the area from 1923 to 1936. Later Trammell's daughter and her family occupied the home. In the years to follow it served as a private residence and apartments. In October 2018 Mark and Kim Reaves purchased the property and set about restoring it in their own unique style. The Manor is elegant, light and airy with the centerpiece being the atrium full of tropical plants and the reclaimed original flooring from 1913. Come Experience a Taste of Texas History!
