# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Pistons for Patriots 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: 🚗🇺🇸 Pistons for Patriots Car Show 2026 🇺🇸🚗

Join us August 22–23, 2026, at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque for an unforgettable weekend of horsepower, entertainment, community, and giving back!

Running from Saturday at 8:00 AM through Sunday at 6:00 PM, Pistons for Patriots has become one of New Mexico’s premier automotive events, bringing together car enthusiasts, families, veterans, and local businesses for two action-packed days.

🏆 What You'll See
• Classic cars and hot rods
• Custom builds and show vehicles
• Lifted trucks and diesel builds
• Specialty vehicles from across the Southwest
• Hundreds of incredible entries

🎸 Live Entertainment
• Live music all weekend long
• DJs and special performances
• A fundraising comedy show featuring Steven Michael Quezada
• Live performance by L.A.'s Rock Revival featuring Gilby Clarke, former guitarist of Guns N' Roses

⭐ Special Celebrity Guest
Meet the team from 1 Way Diesel Performance, featured on MotorTrend's Texas Metal: Loud & Lifted! Get up close with their incredible builds, take photos, and grab autographs throughout the weekend.

🍔 Fun for the Whole Family
• Food and beer garden
• Raffles and giveaways
• Kids and family activities
• Indoor vendor fair
• Indoor Arts & Crafts Show
• Home Remodeling Expo taking place simultaneously for even more to explore

🐾 Supporting a Great Cause
Pistons for Patriots is more than a car show—it's a mission. Proceeds from the event benefit Paws and Stripes, helping provide service dogs and support programs for veterans throughout New Mexico.

Whether you're showing off your ride, meeting automotive celebrities, enjoying great entertainment, or supporting our veterans, Pistons for Patriots 2026 has something for everyone.

Mark your calendars and join us for a weekend where horsepower meets purpose!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albuquerque/pistons-for-patriots-2026/200030300017655
- **Event Categories**: car-shows, business, music, exhibitions, nonprofit, meetups, live-music, comedy, entertainment, kids, charities, calendar, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 200

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Albuquerque
- **state**: NM
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Expo New Mexico
- **lat**: 35.0825774
- **long**: -106.5743058
- **full address**: Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Pistons for Patriots 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Pistons for Patriots 2026 takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Pistons for Patriots 2026?
  - **A:** Pistons for Patriots 2026 is organized by Pistons for Patriots.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Pistons for Patriots 2026 is ideal for car enthusiasts, auto fans, and anyone passionate about classic, exotic, or custom vehicles. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albuquerque, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 200+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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