car show

join us at the family motor fest

Rev your engines

and join us at

family motor fest

Rev your engines, Tampa Bay!

Car show, food trucks, music & more

Join us from 11am-3pm on Saturday, October 12 at George M. Steinbrenner Field (located at 1 Steinbrenner Dr., Tampa, FL 33514) for our national award-winning Family Motor Fest, a family-friendly festival to raise money for local student scholarships. This exciting event will feature a Car Show, food trucks, kids zone, bounce houses, and so much more. Plus, admission is FREE and open to the public!

We have a new format!

For the first time, GTE Family Motor Fest will be moving to an “Open Show” format, allowing a more holistic view for the judges. Think you have what it takes to go up against any make or model? Register below to find out.


Ready to showcase your ride?

Early bird registration is now OPEN! Registration costs will increase after 8/1 and continue as we get closer to the event!

Early bird registration is $35 + you get a free 4-pack of Tampa Tarpon Tickets! If you happen to miss the pre-registration window, our gates are still wide open for you! Just head to Steinbrenner Field on the event day to register on-site and join the fun.

Registration includes:
  • Commemorative t-shirt.
  • Commemorative dash plaque.
  • 4 tickets to an upcoming Tampa Tarpons game.

Car Show Details

Tentative Schedule:

8:30 am - Car show field opens to registered participants

10:00 am - All registered vehicles must be parked on show field

11:00 am - Gates open to public

2:00 pm - Awards Ceremony


Before 8/1 Before 9/1 Before 10/1 Day of
Price $35.00 $40.00 $45.00 $45.00
Entry
(car will be judged)
X X X X
Four tickets to upcoming Tampa Tarpons Game X X X X
Local motor magazine publication X X X
Commemorative T-shirt X X X
Commemorative Dash Plaque X X

Supercharge your saturday!

Select a VIP Package to get even more Motorfest1

Limited spots are available. Secure your VIP package today and receive all the perks of standard registration, plus:

  • Reserved show parking.
  • The Winners Circle VIP Lounge Access (for two).
  • Complimentary Food, Beer, Wine, and Soft Drinks.
  • Personalized Car Show Board.
  • Access to our exclusive Tampa Bay Lightning raffle.

Supporting student scholarships

Each year, GTE awards scholarships to local students who have shown continued dedication to academic pursuits and community involvement. In the last 12 years, we've awarded over $905,000 in scholarships to local students. All proceeds from Family Motor Fest will go towards the GTE Scholarship Program.

Event sponsorship opportunities

Become an event sponsor! Fill out our sponsorship form and our team will contact you to create a custom sponsorship package to help promote your business.


1 VIP packages must be purchased by 10/01/2024. Personalized car show board information must be sent to carshowinfo@gtefinancial.org before 09/01/2024. 2 Sponsorship deadline to secure your logo in the event's signage and applicable advertising is September 9, 2024.