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April 18, 2026
April 18, 2026
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Back to ListingsNM Motorfest 2026 Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66
Location:
Expo New Mexico
300 San Pedro Dr. NE
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
87108
NM Motorfest 2026
On Saturday, April 18, 2026, NM Motorfest returns for itssecond year as New Mexico’s flagship all-styles motor show, honoring the 100thAnniversary of Route 66, the Mother Road.
This year’s event is hosted in the center infield of theExpo NM Racetrack, creating a rare, immersive setting designed specifically fora large-scale vehicle showcase and festival experience. This is a first for thefairgrounds!
NM Motorfest brings together custom-built vehicles of allstyles, including national-level and SEMA builds, serious home-built customs,lifted trucks, imports, tuners, street builds, drift builds, hot rods, Euros,classics, restomods, stance builds, off-road builds, desert and competitiontrack machines, motorcycles, rat rods, drag cars, UTVs, lowriders, showwinners, club battle entries, and all vehicle styles.
This is a curated, static display event. Vehicles arestaged, engines off, and presented in a controlled environment that keeps thefocus on craftsmanship, design, and community.
The experience is supported by a full entertainment andlifestyle program, including:
• Live music by The Rudy Boy Experiment
• DJ performances by DJ Spunjy Hicks and DJ Hump
• A licensed Beer Garden & Cocktail Lounge
• Food trucks and curated vendors
• Awards with structured class judging
• Family-friendly atmosphere with professional operations
NM Motorfest 2026 is produced by New Mexico Motor Events,the state’s leading independent automotive event producer, with communitysupport benefiting Outlaw Desert Racing, a New Mexico-based 501(c)(3) focusedon veteran outreach.
Online vehicle registration opens soon!
Vendor and sponsor inquiries can be done at www.newmexicomotorevents.com
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This is a celebration of automotive culture, history, andthe people who build it.
One day. One place. All styles.
Bigger. Louder. Stronger. #WeDoEvents #WeOutHere #NMTrue #AllRides #AllStyles #Community #100Years #Route66 #ExpoNM
Admission: 25.00
Registration Fee: 65
Event Website: Event Website
Contact Info:
Phone:
(505) - 317 - 4835
Email:
gonzalesracing@gmail.com
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| April 18, 2026 | 12:00pm | 5:00pm |
Car Show
Antiques
Classics
Competition Cars
Customs
Exotics and Sport Cars
Hot Rods & Street Rods
Imports
Mini/Micro Cars
Muscle Cars
Trucks
Tuner Cars
All Vehicles
Monster Truck
NASCAR/ARCA
Oval
Road Course
SCCA
Short Track
Stadium & Off-Road
ATV
Auto
Boat
European
Motorcycles
Race Cars
RV
Service Vehicles
Tractors
Trucks