CarFest

CarFest is a three-day event produced by the Community of Automotive Professionals (501c3). CarFest has given away over a million dollars in car repairs, giveaway vehicles and money to trade schools! This free, three-day festival is open to the public and will include activities for all ages. The event kicks off Friday night with Friday Night Lights, featuring a cruise-in, live DJ, games, and food trucks! Saturday and Sunday include FREE Vehicles given away every 2 hours to the general public! Drawings for a total of 10 free vehicles to be given away to lucky Carfest attendees who must be present to win. Kids events and activity area, How-To Clinics, Retail Shopping, and live music and entertainment throughout the event. An IBCA sanctioned BBQ Cook-Off Competition awarding the "Best of" categories for brisket, pork spare ribs, and chicken, plus a Chili-Cook-off! CarFest New Driver's Workshop! - eens get to learn some basic car knowledge, use the distracted driving simulators and play New Driver Jeopardy! Every teen that attends this workshop will get a chance to win a free vehicle! During Carfest, some of San Antonio's top automotive repair facilities volunteer their time to repair 25 vehicles for preselected car repair recipients nominated through regional charitable organizations. Working alongside the professionals, automotive students from local schools will learn job-related skills and gain hands-on experience.