Tailgate Revival

08/13/2026

See you at the Hampton! We roll out at 10:00 AM.

08/12/2026

TWO DAYS.

Friday, trucks will be rolling into Fort Smith for the Hanging Judge Tailgate Revival.

No trophies to chase.
No entry fee.
No spectator fee.
Just old trucks, good people, a reliability cruise, live music, vendors, food and a full Saturday at Kay Rodgers Park.

Friday — Cruise + Cruise-In
Saturday — Show starts at 9 AM

If it’s got a tailgate, bring it.
Who’s already got theirs cleaned up, fueled up and ready to roll? 👇

08/12/2026

Alright boys, time to stir the pot a little…

Who’s actually gonna show up in force Saturday?

Chevy boys gonna pack the place?
Ford crowd gonna prove they can make it there?
Or are the Dodge guys gonna surprise everybody and bring more than two? 😂

Let’s hear it.

Ford, Chevy/GMC, or Dodge — who takes the field?

08/11/2026

Let’s see what y’all are bringing to Fort Smith this weekend.

Drop a picture of your ride in the comments and show us what’s making the trip to the Hanging Judge Tailgate Revival.

Shiny, rusty, finished or still a work in progress — if it’s got a tailgate, bring it.

August 14–15
Kay Rodgers Park
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Let’s see ’em. 👇

08/10/2026

The Hanging Judge Tailgate Revival kicks off THIS FRIDAY, August 14th, and we’ve got a full weekend planned at Kay Rodgers Park in Fort Smith!
Friday starts with our Reliability Cruise up to Mount Magazine. We’ll make the drive up the mountain, stop for lunch at the Lodge, then cruise back into Fort Smith for the Friday evening cruise-in at Kay Rodgers Park.
Saturday morning, the show kicks off at 9AM!
We’ll also have food trucks on site and two great vendors set up for the weekend — Slosh Tubz and Squarebody Nation!
✅ Friday Reliability Cruise to Mount Magazine. Leaving the Hampton Inn at 10am.
✅ Lunch at the Lodge
✅ Friday evening cruise-in
✅ Saturday truck show
✅ Slosh Tubz
✅ Squarebody Nation
✅ Food trucks
✅ FREE entry for trucks and spectators
Bring out anything with a tailgate, bring the family, and come spend the weekend with us.
📍 Kay Rodgers Park — Fort Smith, AR
📅 August 14–15
Donations will be accepted for Almost Home Shelter.
We’re ready to see everybody in Fort Smith!

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

🚨 FRIDAY CRUISE DETAILS 🚨

Kick off the Hanging Judge Tailgate Revival with us Friday morning!

📍 Meet at the Hampton Inn on Rogers Avenue in Fort Smith

🕙 Departure: 10:00 AM
We’ll cruise to Mount Magazine, stop for lunch at the lodge, then take a different scenic route back to Fort Smith in time for the Friday night cruise-in.

🏨 Special hotel rate available!
A block of rooms is available for $99 per night at the Hampton Inn.

Call 479-452-2000, press 0, and ask for the Hanging Judge Revival room block.
Get those trucks ready—we’re looking forward to a full day of cruising, good food and great company!

07/27/2026

After spending the weekend at C10s in the Mountains, we’re fired up and ready to keep the classic trucks cruising right here in the Natural State!

The Hanging Judge Tailgate Revival is open to anything with a tailgate—all makes and models are welcome.

There are no entry fees for vehicles or spectators. We’ll be accepting donations to benefit the Almost Home animal shelters, so come enjoy the trucks, bring the family, and help us support a great cause.

📍 Kay Rodgers Park — Fort Smith, Arkansas

Let’s pack the park and keep these old trucks on the road!