Ratrodtober Fest

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Ratrodtober Fest

Annual rat rod, hot rod, custom car, motorcycle, and vintage bicycle festival held each October at TUPPS Brewery in Historic Downtown McKinney, Texas.
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Live music • Vendors • Craft Beer • Family Fun • Custom Culture

Celebrating 10 years in 2026.

10/09/2026

A little horsepower, a little mat time, and a good cause. 🏁🥋

John Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Allen has donated a great raffle package for Ratrodtober #10!

One lucky winner will take home a brand-new gi and 3 MONTHS of unlimited Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training at the academy of John Machado, a renowned 7th-degree coral belt and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu master, and one of the legendary Machado brothers.

🎟️ Tickets are just $10! Stop by the We Defy Foundation booth, located next to the registration booth, to purchase your tickets during the show.

All proceeds benefit the We Defy Foundation, helping combat veterans overcome challenges through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Whether you're already training or have been thinking about stepping onto the mats, here's your chance to support a great cause!

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
📍 TUPPS Brewery | McKinney, TX
⏰ Show starts at 9 AM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

A big thank you to John Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy for supporting Ratrodtober #10 and the We Defy Foundation!

10/08/2026

How's THIS for a trophy?! 🔥

Check out this incredible custom creation by Andrea and Clark Rodgers for Ratrodtober #10! From the rat skeleton to the vintage speedometer displaying 10.10.26, the creativity and attention to detail are UNREAL.

Andrea is part of the Commercial Bank of Texas team, and she and her husband, Clark, have gone above and beyond to create something truly special for this year's show. We can't thank them enough for the time, talent, and effort they put into this one-of-a-kind piece.

We're also incredibly grateful to Commercial Bank of Texas (CBTx) for their continued sponsorship and support of Ratrodtober. Having businesses like CBTx behind our event means a great deal to us.

Thank you, Andrea, Clark, Miles and the ENTIRE CBTx team! We're proud to have you as part of the Ratrodtober family.

Who's taking this beauty home Saturday? 🏆

10/07/2026

🏁 MISSED PRE-REGISTRATION? NO PROBLEM! 🏁

You can still bring your ride to Ratrodtober #10! Just roll up Saturday morning and register on site at our registration booth.

🕗 Registration opens at 8 AM. Our crew will be set up and ready for you then, so please don't rush them before 8.
🕘 Show starts at 9 AM
🏆 Awards at 1 PM

There are lots of categories and plenty of ways to win, so bring out the rat rods, hot rods, customs, classics and everything in between!

TRAILER PARKING
Hauling your ride in? Unload your show car, then park your trailer at one of these lots east of TUPPS:

1️⃣ J.W. Webb Elementary, at Louisiana St & Greenville Rd (the closest option)
2️⃣ Gilda Garza Aquatic Center, on Wilson St
3️⃣ Old Settlers Park, the large lot on the east side of the park
Please obey all posted signage and park at your own discretion.

WIN A CUSTOM MINI CHOPPER!
Don't forget to grab your raffle tickets for the custom-painted mini chopper, donated by Heath Roofing & Construction. All proceeds benefit the We Defy Foundation. Tickets are only $10 at the registration booth!

🙌 THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
TUPPS Brewery, North Texas Marketing & Events, PRAX Precision, Commercial Bank of Texas and Cheap Thrills. We couldn't do it without you!

📅 Saturday, October 10
📍 TUPPS Brewery, 402 E Louisiana St, McKinney

10/06/2026

Headed to the show this Saturday? There’s plenty of parking around Historic Downtown McKinney with garages and lots all within walking distance of the action.

Want to make it even easier? Catch the Downtown McKinney trolley for a free lift straight to TUPPS Brewery. It runs Thursday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., stopping at parking garages and key spots around the Square. Round trip’s about 20 minutes. It's quick, easy, and no hassle.

Check out the full route and details at Visit McKinney TX or visitmckinney.com/downtown-mckinney-trolley.

10/05/2026

Repost Jack Aaron Fleming: Making the Best Van award for Ratrodtober 10.

🤩 it's incredible to watch an artist at work. Always a top trophy for the show! Thank you Jack Aaron Fleming! 🔥

10/03/2026

An old volunteer fire truck turned slammed custom is exactly the kind of thing you’ll find at Ratrodtober. We’ve never been interested in rows of cars that all look the same. If it’s old, unusual, built, modified, rescued, chopped, dropped or just plain cool, we want to see it.

One week until Ratrodtober 10.

📅 Saturday, October 10
⏰ Starts at 9 AM
🏆 Awards at 1 PM
📍 TUPPS Brewery | Historic Downtown McKinney

Online registration is closed, but you can still register on site when you arrive.

10/01/2026

You never know what Curtis Paskey is going to roll up in! He’s the creative genius behind some of the most unique builds we’ve seen at Ratrodtober, and we look forward to seeing what he brings every year.

Ratrodtober 10 rolls into TUPPS Brewery on Saturday, October 10, starting at 9 AM.

Rat rods, hot rods, custom builds, live music, vendors and a whole lot of horsepower in Historic Downtown McKinney.

Online registration is closed, but you can still get in the show. Register on site when you arrive!

📅 10.10.26
⏰ Starts at 9 AM
📍 TUPPS Brewery | McKinney, TX

09/30/2026

For the last few years, Jack Aaron Fleming has put his time and talent into creating custom Best Van trophies for Ratrodtober, and every year he absolutely knocks it out of the park.

These aren’t trophies pulled off a shelf. He creates something completely original for us and for the vanners, and we know how much time, thought and craftsmanship goes into every one.

We’re incredibly lucky to have someone this talented continue to do this for Ratrodtober. Aaron, thank you for giving your time and creativity to our show and for making Best Van something extra special year after year. We truly appreciate you.

Here’s this year’s trophy. 🔥

So the question is...Who's taking it home?

Ratrodtober 10
October 10, 2026 | 9 AM
TUPPS Brewery | McKinney, TX

07/01/2026

Rolling through on 10.10.26.

RATRODTOBER #10

10 AM - 4 PM

See the baddest rat rods, hot rods, muscle cars, classic cars, vintage motorcycles and more.

Vehicle and vendor registration is open. Visit www.ratrodtober.com.

You won't want to miss it.

06/24/2026

Ten years ago, we had an idea for a car show.

Over the years, we've welcomed thousands of enthusiasts, raised money for great causes, made lifelong friends, and built a community around a shared love of cars, motorcycles, and custom culture.

Now we're getting ready for the biggest one yet. 👀

If you've been thinking about bringing a vehicle to Ratrodtober #10, don't wait. Vehicle registration is open, and we'd love to have you help us celebrate this milestone year.

See you on 10.10.26 .

Register at www.ratrodtober.com.

Address

402 E Louisiana Street
McKinney, TX
75069

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