Saturday, September 27, 2025 | Downtown Bertram, TX
The streets of Bertram will shine with chrome, horsepower, and timeless style as the Oatmeal Festival Car Show 2025 makes its return!
Whether you’re a classic car buff, exotic car enthusiast, or simply love the beauty of well-maintained machines, this event is a must-see highlight of the 2025 Oatmeal Festival.
This is more than a car show — it’s a celebration of craftsmanship, community pride, and tradition, wrapped in the small-town charm that makes the Oatmeal Festival so unique.
🚦 Event Basics
Name: Oatmeal Festival Car Show
Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Time:
- Parade Participation: 9:30 am – 11:30 am (registered participants only)
- Car Show Display: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location:
- Parade Staging: Panther Park, Bertram, TX
- Car Show Display: W Vaughan Street (between Grange & Lampasas Streets), Downtown Bertram
🎉 Be Part of the Parade & the Show
Car owners may choose to join the Grande Parade by registering separately. After the parade, vehicles will be escorted to the official Car Show lineup area off Lampasas Street.
This gives festival-goers a full afternoon to:
- Admire your vehicle
- Talk with owners
- Capture timeless photos
👉 See the full Participant Schedule for details.
🏆 What to Expect
This year’s Car Show is all about celebration, not competition:
- ✅ No judging — just the joy of sharing your ride
- ✅ Free entry — no participation fee
- ✅ Thousands of eyes on your vehicle!
Categories Highlighted:
- Vintage: Classic cars that stand the test of time
- Custom: Unique builds, restorations & creative mods
- Exotic: Rare & high-performance machines
- Trucks & Bikes: Welcome too!
🚘 Participant Information
- Load-In & Parade Staging: 9:30 – 10:00 am (Panther Park)
- Parade Roll-Out: 10:30 am
- Post-Parade Lineup: W Vaughan Street (off Lampasas St)
- Display Time: 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Rules:
- No peel-outs or sliding
- No revving once parked (revving allowed only during parade)
- Follow all traffic laws & city ordinances
🌟 Why You Should Join
The Car Show is a new highlight while honoring tradition:
- Car Enthusiasts: Showcase your pride and joy
- Festival-Goers: Admire stunning rides up close
- Families & Photographers: Create lasting memories
And don’t forget — the Car Show complements other Oatmeal Festival activities like:
- Trail Ride
- Grande Parade
- Run for Your Oats
- Pet Parade
- Oatmeal Bake-Off
- Wacky Games
- Kids Zone
- Live Music & Street Dance
📢 Call to Action
Car Owners — Show Off Your Ride!
Bring your classic, custom, or exotic car and be part of festival history.
Festival Fans — Don’t Miss It!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27, 2025. Catch the Grande Parade, stay for the Car Show, then enjoy all the food, music, and fun.
💡 Tips for Visitors & Out-of-Town Guests
- Bring chairs to relax and enjoy live music, food, and drinks from festival vendors and local businesses.
- Visiting from outside Bertram? Explore Highland Lakes of Burnet County for lodging, dining, and travel ideas.
- Stay connected — follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and check the Oatmeal Festival Spectator Schedule to plan your day!