Tri-State Auto Exhibition (47th Annual)

Dates: March 28–29, 2026 (Saturday 10:00–18:00, Sunday 10:00–15:00) Venue: National Western Complex / National Western Stockshow Complex, 4655 Humboldt Street, Denver, Colorado, United States Organizer: The Sabers of Denver car club Type: Indoor custom car show (public exhibition + judged competition)

About

Founded in 1958 by the Sabers of Denver car club, the Tri-State Auto Exhibition is one of the longest-running indoor custom car shows in the Rocky Mountain region. Created to celebrate craftsmanship, creativity and safe motorsports, the show brings together hot rods, kustoms, motorcycles and visionary builds. The Sabers have been active in motorsports since 1956; they launched the Tri-State Auto Exhibition in 1958 and added the Tri-State Swap Meet in 1972. After a hiatus in the early 2000s the club revived the exhibition in 2020–2021.

The 2026 edition is the 47th Annual show. Alongside the judged car display the event features a model car contest, RC racing, a pinup contest and interactive exhibits.

Admission (2026)

• Adults: $20.00
• Children 6–12: $5.00
• Children under 6: free
• $1 discount for military and visitors 65+ (with proper ID at the door only)

Entrant information

• Move-in: Thursday March 26, 18:00–22:00; Friday March 27, 08:00–16:00
• Show hours: Saturday March 28, 10:00–18:00; Sunday March 29, 10:00–15:00
• Entry fee: $36; 2 passes per entry per day
• Judging by division specialists using a points system (originality, design, detail, workmanship, overall condition, safety)
• Entries must be show-quality; no stock vehicles other than special-interest, classic or antique restorations
• Vehicles must carry 1/4 tank of fuel or less; motorcycles 1 gallon or less; batteries disconnected and gas caps taped; all display materials fireproof

Status

The 2026 edition has taken place and online registration/ticket sales are closed. No dates for the next edition have been published on the official website as of this verification; the show remains an active annual event run by the Sabers of Denver.