New Driver Workshop

DATE

Friday, April 10, 2026

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Sunday, April 12, 2026

LOCATION

Freeman Expo Hall
San Antonio, TX

GIVEAWAY INFO

Vehicle Giveaway
Sunday, April 12
4:00 PM on Main Stage

CrashGuy New Driver Workshop

The CrashGuy Injury Attorneys New Driver Workshop is an interactive, hands-on experience designed to educate young drivers on the real-life dangers of impaired driving.

In partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Passenger Safety and the San Antonio Police Department, this program brings together trusted safety experts to create a powerful learning experience for the next generation of drivers.

CARFEST 2026

Guests can experience:

Interactive impaired driving simulators

Hands-on experience showing the real effects of impaired and distracted driving

Real-world driver safety education

Learn from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Passenger Safety & San Antonio Police Department

Vehicle giveaway opportunity

Complete the simulator experience for a chance to win a vehicle

A meaningful, life-impacting activation

Designed to educate, empower, and create safer drivers in our community

CARFEST 2026

Take the First Step Toward Safer Driving

Experience the CrashGuy New Driver Workshop at CarFest 2026

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Who Should Participate

The New Driver Workshop is perfect for:

Young drivers ages 15–19

Looking to gain real-world driving awareness and safety experience

Parents & families

Who want to prepare their teens for safe driving decisions

Presenting Sponsor Spotlight:

CrashGuy Injury Attorneys

CrashGuy Injury Attorneys is proud to support the New Driver Workshop as part of its commitment to education, community impact, and safer roads for young drivers across San Antonio.

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Thank you to CarFest and KLRN for this wonderful opportunity. Words cannot truly express how grateful and blessed we feel to be selected for CarFest 2022, it means absolutely everything to my family.

Jennifer Z.

Repair Recipient

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BELUGA AIR BRAWLS 🥊🔥

April 10th | 7–9PM
Freeman Expo Hall — CarFest 2026

This isn’t just a show… it’s a full-on fight night.

We’re bringing the heat with:
• 2 rounds of youth matchups
• 5 rounds of adult fights
• High energy, live crowd, nonstop action

From the first bell to the final round — expect intensity, adrenaline, and a night you won’t forget.

CarFest is turning up the volume Friday night.

Be there. 🥊🔥
#CarFestSA #BelugaAirBrawls #FightNight #SanAntonioEvents #MMA

Last week, our Garage Pairing Party + CarFest Pep Rally brought together repair garages, non-profits, and vehicle recipients for one of the most meaningful moments leading into CarFest weekend.

During the event, non-profits and repair recipients were officially paired with independent garages who are volunteering their time, labor, and expertise to repair vehicles for individuals and families in need.

This program represents the heart of CarFest — the automotive community coming together to change lives.

We are incredibly grateful to every garage donating their time and expertise to support these families.

#CarFestSA #UnityInTheCommunity #CarFest2026 #AutomotiveCommunity

Awesome turnout this morning at CarFest & Coffee. From classics to builds to daily drivers, the San Antonio car community showed up.

Thank you to everyone who pulled up and to The Spin Coffee & Vinyl for hosting. This is just the beginning as we continue building toward CarFest 2026.

Tomorrow morning! ☕🚗
Join us for CarFest & Coffee — our monthly car meet-up bringing the community together over great coffee and cool rides.

📅 March 14th
⏰ 8AM – 10AM
📍 The Spin Coffee & Vinyl

Bring your ride, grab a coffee, and connect with fellow car enthusiasts. See you there!

#CarFestSA #CarFestCoffee #SanAntonioCarScene #CarMeetSA #UnityInTheCommunity

🔥 Tonight’s the Night! 🔧🚗

The Garage Pairing Party + CarFest Pep Rally is happening tonight — where the magic behind CarFest begins. This is the night repair shops meet the non-profits and repair recipients they’ll be working with to restore vehicles for families in need.

Expect exciting announcements, community connections, and a big kickoff to the road leading into CarFest 2026.

📍 ChildSafe
⏰ 6:30 PM

Repair Shops • Volunteers • Sponsors • Vendors • Anyone interested in getting involved — you’re invited.

Come be part of the mission and see how the automotive community comes together to make a real impact.

RSVP:
https://www.carfestsa.org/event-details/garage-pairing-party-carfest-pep-rally

#CarFestSA #UnityInTheCommunity #SanAntonioEvents #AutomotiveCommunity #CarFest2026

RC Drift Network is returning to CarFest SA 2026 and bringing the action back to the track.

Catch open RC drifting Friday and Sunday, where drivers of all skill levels can jump in and run the course. Then on Saturday, the competition heats up as drivers battle it out in an RC drift showdown.

If you love drifting, precision driving, and high-energy competition, make sure to stop by and check them out during CarFest weekend.

#CarFestSA #RCDrift #RCDrifting #SanAntonioEvents #CarCulture

Not a car show.
Not a meet.

It’s where the magic gets matched.

The Garage Pairing Party + CarFest Pep Rally is where garages are paired with repair recipients and the non-profits who nominated them — officially kicking off CarFest 2026.

Expect:
🔥 Pairing announcements
🔥 Big event updates
🔥 Community connections
🔥 High energy vibes

Repair Shops. Volunteers. Sponsors. Vendors.
If you want to be part of CarFest — this is your entry point.

📆 March 10th
👉 RSVP: https://www.carfestsa.org/event-details/garage-pairing-party-carfest-pep-rally

Let’s build this together.

San Antonio, we’re pulling up. 🚗🔥

CarFest Car Meet Up is happening March 29th from 10AM–12PM and ALL makes & models are welcome.

Exotics. Classics. Lifted. Slammed. Daily drivers.
If you love cars, you belong here.

Let’s bring the community together the CarFest way — Unity in the Community.

Tag who’s rolling in with you 👇
#CarFestSA #CarMeetSA #UnityInTheCommunity

Huge thank you to O’Reilly Auto Parts for continuing to show up for our community at CarFest 2026 🔧❤️
@oreillyautoparts
Not only are they donating critical parts to support our vehicle repair program — helping families and individuals get safely back on the road — but they’re also investing in education by offering FREE hands-on workshops during CarFest.

This is what true partnership looks like: giving back, sharing knowledge, and strengthening the automotive community for the next generation.

We’re proud to have O’Reilly Auto Parts alongside us in making a real impact where it matters most.

👉 Stay tuned for workshop registration details and the full schedule!

#CarFestSA #CarFest2026 #OREillyAutoParts #CommunityDriven #AutomotiveCommunity

Huge shoutout to one of our Anchor Sponsors for CarFest 2026 — Walton Distributing | BG Products 🔧🔥
@waltondistributing_bgproducts @bgproducts

In this video, we’re highlighting a partner that continues to fuel the automotive industry and support the professionals who keep our community moving. Walton Distributing and BG Products have been strong advocates for repair shops, technicians, and the future of the industry — perfectly aligning with the mission behind CarFest.

From championing shop success to investing in the automotive community, their partnership helps us expand our impact and create meaningful opportunities throughout CarFest weekend. This is what true industry support looks like.

We’re incredibly grateful to have Walton Distributing | BG Products as an anchor sponsor and part of the CarFest family, helping drive our vision forward year after year.

Only 59 days out and the momentum is building — let’s go! 🚗💨

#CarFest2026 #AnchorSponsor #BGProducts #WaltonDistributing #CarFestFamily

Huge shoutout to our Presenting Sponsor for CarFest 2026 — Jasper Engines & Transmissions 🔧🔥
@jasperenginesandtransmissions

In this video, Louie Sirriani of Sirriani Automotive shares what we do here at CarFest and why this event matters to the automotive community. From supporting local repair shops to giving back through our programs, this is exactly what CarFest is all about.

We’re incredibly grateful to have Jasper Engines & Transmissions leading the way as our presenting sponsor and helping make this impact possible year after year.

Only 60 days out and we’re just getting started — let’s go! 🚗💨

#CarFest2026 #PresentingSponsor #JasperEngines #CarFestFamily #AutomotiveCommunity

We just hit 10,000 followers on Facebook! 🙌
To every single person who has supported, shared, liked, and shown up for our mission — THANK YOU. You are the reason this community keeps growing.

🚨 Next stop: 20K followers!
And when we get there… we’re celebrating BIG by pieing our CEO, Andrew Brooks, right in the face. 🥧😂

Help us get there — invite your friends and be part of the movement!

#CarFestSA #10KStrong #RoadTo20K #CommunityDriven

🚗💙 CarFest Community Meeting — Tonight!

Join us tonight as we come together to share what CarFest is all about and where we’re headed.

We’ll be covering:
• What CarFest is and the mission behind what we do
• Our new vehicle repair process
• Updates for garages and nonprofit nominations
• Repair timelines and what to expect moving forward

🌮 Tacos will be provided and the info will be good — don’t miss it!

📍 In person at ChildSafe
🕕 Tonight
6PM

👉 RSVP here:
https://www.carfestsa.org/event-details/carfest-community-meeting-1

🚨 Spirit Night Supporting CarFest & CAP 🚨

Join us tonight at Willie’s Grill & Icehouse to support CarFest, powered by Community of Automotive Professionals (CAP) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit giving back through automotive community impact.

📍 Willie’s Grill & Icehouse
15801 San Pedro

⏰ Today | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

When ordering, simply mention CarFest or Community of Automotive Professionals, and a portion of your purchase will be donated back to our mission.

✨ CarFest team will be there starting at 6:30 PM!! Come join us 🚗❤️

CarFest Toy Drive Recap 🎁

What an incredible night of community, generosity, and heart.
Thanks to our partners, volunteers, and everyone who showed up, we collected toys that will go directly to local families and kids this holiday season.

Every donation, every smile, every moment reminded us why CarFest exists — to serve, give back, and create real impact beyond the events.

This is what happens when a community comes together.

✨ Want to help us create this impact year-round?
Our mission doesn’t stop after one drive.

By becoming a Fuel Up Member for just $9.99/month, you help power:
• Toy drives like this
• Vehicle repairs for families in need
• Community events & outreach
• Automotive education and trade support

🚗💙 Small monthly support. Big month-to-month impact.

Join the Fuel Up movement.
https://www.carfestsa.org/fuelup

TONIGHT — PULL UP 🚨

CarFest Toy Drive
🕖 7–10 PM
🚘 Roll-in starts 6:30 PM
🎁 Drop donations at the CarFest Tent
🗺️ Event map on last slide

All donations benefit ChildSafe 🤍
If you’re nearby, pull up — even for a bit.

#CarFestSA #ToyDriveTonight #PullUpSA #CommunityFirst

A message from the CEO of ChildSafe 🤍
We’re grateful for the partners already stepping up and accepting early donations for our CarFest Toy Drive on December 20th.

Thank you, to all our partners , for helping make this possible.
It truly takes a village.

THIS SATURDAY. 🚗🎁
CarFest Toy Drive at Retama Park | 7–10PM

All cars. All builds. One purpose.
Bring a donation. Pull up with your crew.

🎁 Benefiting ChildSafe
✔️ New toys (unwrapped)
✔️ New clothes & shoes
✔️ Hygiene essentials

Friend mode was idling… Boss Mode was redlining. Happy Thanksgiving.

Eddie with BELDEN’S Automotive is standing with us for The Big Give SA! 🙌

⏰ Fundraising ends TODAY at 6 PM CT.
💥 Every dollar donated is doubled thanks to Walton Distributing BG Products.

Your support helps repair cars for families, provide scholarships for tech students, and strengthen our community.

👉 Tap the link in bio to give before the deadline!

#BigGiveSA #CarFestSA #UnityInTheCommunity #SanAntonio #BeldensAutomotive

We’re live at BELDEN’S on Potranco Rd with the amazing BG Products team for The Big Give SA! 🚗💙 Their support as our match sponsor means every single donation today is doubled — twice the impact for families in need, tech students, and our San Antonio community.

Come out, say hi, or donate online to keep the momentum going:
🔗 https://www.thebiggivesa.org/organizations/community-of-automotive-professionals-56787a57-58dc-4da8-b756-07d53870d094

#TheBigGiveSA #CarFestSA #BGProducts #CommunityDriven #KeepSAMoving

We’re live at BELDEN’S on Potranco Rd with none other than Mark Brister — Mr. Community himself — supporting The Big Give SA! 🌟 Mark has always been a champion for giving back, and today we’re rallying together to make an even bigger impact.

Every dollar raised is matched by Walton Distributing BG Products, doubling the support for families, students, and our community.

Be part of the movement:
🔗 https://www.thebiggivesa.org/organizations/community-of-automotive-professionals-56787a57-58dc-4da8-b756-07d53870d094

#TheBigGiveSA #CarFestSA #MrCommunity

We’re live at BELDEN’S on Potranco Rd with our match sponsor Walton Distributing BG Products for The Big Give SA! 💥 Thanks to their generosity, every dollar donated today is matched — doubling the impact for families, students, and our community.

Join us in driving change:
🔗 https://www.thebiggivesa.org/organizations/community-of-automotive-professionals-56787a57-58dc-4da8-b756-07d53870d094

#TheBigGiveSA #CarFestSA #BGProducts #WaltonDistributing #KeepSAMoving

We’re live at BELDEN’S on Potranco Rd with Roger from Southern Careers Institute supporting The Big Give SA! 🙌 Every dollar raised today goes right back into our community — helping families with car repairs, donating vehicles, and funding scholarships for local tech students.

Stop by, show some love, or donate online to keep San Antonio moving forward:

https://www.thebiggivesa.org/organizations/community-of-automotive-professionals-56787a57-58dc-4da8-b756-07d53870d094

💙🚗 The Big Give SA is here! 🚗💙

At CarFest, our mission is simple: keep families on the road, support tech students, and give back to San Antonio. None of this would be possible without incredible partners who believe in the power of community.

In this video, hear directly from our Match Sponsor BG Products and one of our longtime Anchor Sponsors about why they stand with CarFest year after year. 🙌

Every dollar donated today is DOUBLED thanks to Walton Distributing - BG Products — your impact goes twice as far!

👉 Give now at CarFestSA.org/BigGive or check the link in bio. Together, we can continue creating Unity in the Community.

#BigGiveSA #CarFestSA #UnityInTheCommunity #BGProducts

🚗☕ CARFEST & COFFEE RECAP

Huge thanks to everyone who came out yesterday! 🙌 We had an incredible mix of quality rides and great vibes all around.

📅 Mark your calendars — the next CarFest & Coffee is September 13th and happens every second Saturday of the month. See you there! 🔥

#CarFestCoffee #CarFestSA #CarsAndCoffeeSA #SanAntonioCars #CarMeetUp

From one family to another 💛
The Brister family donated this vehicle to CarFest through our Recycle Your Ride program.

Thanks to a private donor and over $10K in repairs completed by Seymour’s Garage, this car is now hitting the road again — helping Afghan women at Heaven Sent Commercial Cleaning Services get to work safely and reliably.

Your old car could be someone else’s lifeline.
Donate your vehicle to CarFest today and be part of a story like this.

📲 carfestsa.org

#RecycleYourRide #CarFestSA #HeavenSent #ReachTeachLove #DonateYourCar

This peace sign just scheduled its oil change. Line 2’s lit. ✌️🚗

That’s a wrap on CarFest 2025!
Huge thanks to everyone who came out and made this year unforgettable. We’re already gearing up for next year—mark your calendars for April 10–12, 2026!

Special shoutout to our incredible anchor sponsors who help make it all possible:
Presenting Sponsor: Jasper Engines & Transmissions @jasperenginesandtransmissions
O’Reilly Auto Parts @oreillyautoparts
BG Products @bgproducts
Red McCombs Ford @redmccombsfordsa

We couldn’t do it without you! #CarFestSA #ThankYouSponsors #SaveTheDate #CarFest2026

CarFest Pep Rally Recap!
Only 8 days away from CarFest Weekend—thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate and kick off the countdown! The energy was real, and we can’t wait to see you April 4–6!

At CarFest, we’re bringing the heat:
MMA Fights, a Car Cruise-In, 100+ Cars on Display, and 100+ Live Vendors all packed into one incredible weekend.

April 4–6 | Freeman Coliseum | San Antonio
Mark your calendars—this is one you don’t want to miss.

#CarFest2025 #CarFestSA #SanAntonioEvents #ThingstoDoInSanAntonio #CarShow #MMASanAntonio #CruiseInSA #LiveVendors #TexasCarCulture #FamilyWeekendVibes #SAWeekendFun #SATXEvents #SanAntonioWeekend #SupportLocalSA #SanAntonioCars

River City Wrestling crashed the CarFest SA Pep Rally with a surprise drop-in!
The energy was WILD — and we’re only 10 days away from the main event!
APRIL 4-6 — get ready, SA!”

#CarFestSA #RiverCityWrestling #PepRallySurprise #10DaysOut #CarCulture #WrestlingTakeover #SanAntonioEvents #LetsGoSA #CarFestTurns10 #FreeFamilyFun
🔥🤼‍♂️🚗🎉

🚨 LIVE RECAP! 🚨

In case you missed it, a non profit in need, It’s Already Done Ministries dropped off their vehicle for repairs, thanks to @redmccombsfordsa McCombs Ford West! 🔧🚗 Red McCombs is stepping up to restore this ride for CarFest and supporting our effort to repair vehicles for those in need and uplift our community!

PLUS, a special feature from @belugaair on the upcoming Beluga Air Brawls! ✈️🔥

Huge thanks to everyone for uplifting our San Antonio community! 💙 #CarFestSA #CommunityDriven #GivingBack #BelugaAirBrawls

🚨 Live Recap! 🚨

Missed our live update? Here’s what you need to know! 🚗💨

We shared major updates on CarFest 2025 and introduced our newest partner, DJC Law Firm—plus, we announced an exciting New Drivers Workshop designed to help new drivers feel confident behind the wheel!

Stay tuned for more details, and let us know if you have any questions!

#CarFest2025 #DJC Law #NewDriversWorkshop #BigUpdates #SanAntonioEvents #CarFestival #AutoCommunity #SupportingNonProfits #CarShow #FamilyFun #SanAntonio #EventRecap #ExcitingNews #CommunityDriven

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨

In case you missed us live this morning… we’ve got something NEW coming to CarFest 2025! 🏁🔥

🥊 FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS - Beluga Air Brawls 🥊
Presented by Beluga Air

📅 Friday Night
⏰ 7-9 PM
🥋 MMA Fights | 3-4 Rounds of Action

Get ready for an electrifying night of adrenaline, action, and intense matchups! Who’s ready to witness the ultimate showdown? 👀💥

#CarFest2025 #FridayNightFights #BelugaAirBrawls #MMAFights #CombatSports #SanAntonioEvents #ThingsToDoInSanAntonio #SAWeekend #LiveFights #FightNight #SAEvents #CarFestSA

Slow Sunday Recap 🚗☕

This morning’s Slow Sunday Car Meet at @presscoffee_sa hosted by @slowsundaymotorclub brought out a great mix of builds and a chill crowd. Good coffee, clean cars, and solid vibes—just how a Sunday should be.

#SlowSunday #CarMeet #PressCoffeeSA #CarCulture #SATX #SanAntonioCars #SanAntonioEvents #SAWeekend #SAcarScene #ThingstodoInSanAntonio #TexasCarScene #210Cruisin #SAcarMeets #SanAntonioVibes #SATXlife

🚨 JUST RELEASED! 🚨 Our 10th Anniversary CarFest Fiesta Medals are here! 🎉🎖️

Celebrate 10 years of CarFest with these limited-edition medals available in five vibrant colors! 🌟 Whether you’re a Fiesta medal collector, a CarFest fan, or just love supporting local non-profits, this is a must-have keepsake!

🔥 Limited stock – don’t wait! 🔥
📍 Local pickup only at 8403 Speedway Dr, San Antonio, TX.
🔗 Check out now – link in bio!

#CarFestSA #FiestaMedal #FiestaMedals2025 #10YearsOfCarFest #CarFest10thAnniversary #SanAntonioFiesta #FiestaCollectors #LimitedEdition #SupportNonProfits #SAEvents #FiestaReady #SanAntonioCars #CarFestCollectible #FiestaTime #SACommunity #ShopLocalSA #CarShowLife #SupportLocalSA #ThingsToDoSanAntonio #SAWeekend #SanAntonioFun #FiestaSanAntonio #CarShowNation #SATX

Which color are you grabbing? 🎨👇

🟡 Yellow – Bold & energetic
🔹 Teal – Cool & classic
🟣 Purple – Regal & stylish
💖 Pink – Fun & vibrant
🧡 Orange – Bright & lively

Vote below in the comments ! ⬇️✨

🚗✨ Announcing Our 2025 Non-Profit Repair Recipients! ✨🚗

We’re excited to celebrate the Non-Profit Repair Recipients for CarFest 2025! These incredible organizations have nominated families in need or non-profit vehicles for repairs, ensuring they can continue making a difference in our community.

Congratulations to:
🔹 BEAT AIDS
🔹 Corazon San Antonio
🔹 Faith and Funky Junk
🔹 Intrepid Care
🔹 Respite Care of San Antonio
🔹 SAMMinistries
🔹 San Antonio Metro Health
🔹 University Health System
🔹 Family Service Financial Empowerment Center
🔹 Midnight Paranormal Society
🔹 Opportunity Home
🔹 Gabriella’s Smile Foundation
🔹 It’s Already Done Ministries
🔹 Blessed Sacrament Academy
🔹 Christian World Ministries

At CarFest 2025, we’re all about giving back! These repairs will help families in need and keep non-profits on the road so they can continue serving others.

Join us in celebrating these winners and the impact they’re making! 💙

#CarFest2025 #CommunityDriven #NonProfitSupport #GivingBack #CarRepairsForACause #CarFest2025 #SanAntonio #SATX #CommunityDriven #NonProfitSupport #GivingBack #CarRepairsForACause #SanAntonioEvents #SupportLocal #SATXNonProfits #SACommunity #MakingADifference

🚗 Live from Sirriani Automotive! 🚗

We’re on-site and gearing up for something special! Stay tuned as we announce the non-profit winners later today. 🎉

Exciting moments ahead—don’t miss it! #CarFestSA #GivingBack #CommunityDriven

🚨 Attention Non-Profits! 🚨

We’re gearing up for CarFest 2025, where we’ll repair 20 vehicles for families in need—nominated by incredible organizations like yours! This year, we’re taking it a step further by also repairing non-profit vehicles to help you serve your communities even better.

📅 Applications open January 1st – 17th!

If you know a family or your organization needs reliable transportation, hit the link below and apply today.

Let’s make a difference together! 💙🚗

https://www.capjoin.org/repair-program

#CarFestSA #NonProfitSupport #GiveBack #CommunityImpact

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