THW

Texas Heat Wave

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July 20th – 21st, 2023

Location: Travis County Expo Center

  • 7311 Decker Ln,
  • Austin, Texas 78724

Spectator Hours

SATURDAY: 9am-6pm

SUNDAY: 9am-5pm

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

(All events and times are subject to be cancelled or changed without notice)

Friday:

10:00am SETUP for vendors & registration ONLY

8:00pm Vendor check in and registration ends for the day.

Saturday:

8:00am Gates open for vendors and vehicle registration ONLY

9:00am Gates open for SPECTATORS

Car Show Judging begins

Helicopter Rides begin

Drifting Starts (All Day Ride Alongs)

10:00am Audio Competition begins

2:30pm BURN OUT contest (event area)

3:00pm Live Entertainment (outside stage)

3:30pm Bikini Contest

4:30pm Live entertainment

6:00pm SHOW ENDS FOR THE DAY

Sunday:

9:00am Gates open for Vendors and vehicle registration ONLY

9:00am Gates open for SPECTATORS

Helicopter Rides Begin

1:00pm BMX Freestyle Stunt Team (inside arena)

2:00pm BURN OUT CONTEST (event area)

2:30pm Live Entertainment (inside stage)

3:30pm Hydraulic Contest (burnout area)

3:30pm BMX Freestyle Stunt Team (inside arena)

4:00pm Tattoo Contest (Inside stage)

5:00pm Awards Ceremony (inside stage)

6:00pm SHOW ENDS All Good things must come to an END…drive safe!!

REGISTRATION

INSIDE Vehicle Check-In Hours

  • Friday: 10am-7pm
  • Roll out after awards 5pm

Sponsor/Vendor Check-In Hours

  • Thursday: Noon -7pm
  • Friday: 9am-7pm
  • Move out begins after awards 5pm

Show Info & Guidelines

  • The deadline for discounted show vehicle registration is July 21st, 2024 at 11:59pm
  • The deadline for discounted online spectator tickets is July 21st, 2024
  • Show vehicle registration includes (2) weekend wristbands any additional passengers will have to purchase a weekend wristband.
  • All sales are final No Refunds. Show is rain or shine.
  • No outside Food or beverages through the Spectator entrances.
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  • All BBQ pits must have fire extinguishers.
  • Tents bigger than 20’x20′ must have a city permit and have a fire-retardant tag. Deadline two weeks before the show dates.
  • Trailers are not allowed inside show grounds, they must be in designated trailer area.
  • No glass bottles
  • No burnouts or unsafe driving!! There is a designated burnout event you can sign up for at the HW official T-Shirt booth.
  • Stock vehicles are not allowed in show area this will be strictly enforced at All Shows.

Get Registration & Tickets Now!

Awards

Awards presentation at 5:00pm Sunday

BEST OF SHOW OVERALL AWARDS

  • BEST OF SHOW OVERALL
  • BEST TRUCK OVERALL
  • BEST MINI TRUCK OVERALL
  • BEST CAR OVERALL
  • BEST LOWRIDER OVERALL
  • BEST BICYCLE OVERALL
  • BEST MOTORCYCLE

BEST IN CLASS

  • Best Full-size Truck
  • Best Mini Truck
  • Best Car
  • Best Import Car
  • Best Lowrider Truck
  • Best Lowrider Car
  • Best Lowrider Bike
  • Best Motorcycle
  • Best 4×4 Truck
  • Best SUV
  • Best Muscle
  • Best C10

SPECIALTY AWARDS

  • Best Paint
  • Best Interior
  • Best Graphics
  • Best Engineered
  • Best Engine
  • Bust Mural
  • Best Flake Paint
  • Best Suspension
  • Best Display
  • Best Engraving
  • Best Audio Visual
  • Best Special Interest
  • Judges Choice
  • Most Club Entries
  • Longest Distance Driven
  • Best Female Ride
  • Best Lowrider Bike Display
  • Best Lowrider Bike Paint
  • Best Lowrider Bike Mural
  • Best Lowrider Bike Engraving

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