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.

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Admission: 25.00

Registration Fee: 65

Event Website: Event Website

Contact Info: Phone: (505) - 317 - 4835
Email: gonzalesracing@gmail.com