About This Event
From Rails To Roads Christmas Car Showcase brings cars, trucks, vintage automobiles and custom rides to Main Street in downtown Smithville, Texas, on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026. The showcase is part of the 35th Annual Festival of Lights: Christmas on the Katy Line.
Vehicle entry begins at 9:30 a.m., and awards are presented at 2:45 p.m. Spectators and vehicle owners pay no entry or registration fees.
Along the Katy Line, visitors can find Santa at the MKT Depot, trolley rides, live music, holiday shopping, a chili cook-off, vendors and kids’ attractions.
Later that evening, the Katy Christmas Express Lighted Parade rolls down Main Street at 6:30 p.m. Vehicle owners are invited to add holiday lights to their rides and join the parade after the showcase.
Event Highlights
- Live Music
- Vendors
- Chili Cook-Off
- Trolley Rides
- Santa at the MKT Depot
- Kids' Attractions
- Holiday Shopping
Event Details
- Spectator Admission
- Free
- Awards / Judging
- Awards 2:45pm
- Show Vehicle Registration
- Free
- Vehicle Types
- Vintage cars
Location
Main StreetSmithville, TX 78957Organizer / Source
- Organizer
- Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce
- Phone
- (512) 237-2313
- Official website
- Visit website
- Event website
- Visit Event Website
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