Pate Swap Meet 2026
Apr 23–25, 2026
Fort Worth, Texas
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Pate Swap Meet 2026 Overview
Pate Swap Meet is one of the largest and longest-running automotive swap meets in the United States, attracting classic car enthusiasts, collectors, restorers, and specialty vendors from across the country. This multi-day marketplace is dedicated to vintage vehicles, rare parts, automotive tools, and hard-to-find memorabilia. Thousands of vendor spaces showcase everything from project cars and engines to trim pieces and restoration supplies. Beyond buying and selling, the event offers a vibrant community atmosphere where hobbyists can exchange knowledge, discover unique finds, and celebrate their shared passion for classic automobiles year after year.
- Type
- An in-person, three-day regional automotive swap meet
- Start Date
- End Date
- Time Zone
- Central Time (CT) — local time
- Organizer
- Pate Swap Meet Association PO Box 12814, Dallas, TX, United States
- Venue
- Texas Motor Speedway 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76177, United States
- Location
- Fort Worth - Texas
- Accommodation
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- Nearby Airports
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- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) ~ 17 miles (straight-line distance)
- Dallas Love Field (DAL) – option for domestic flights ~ 28 miles (straight-line distance)
- Category
- Automotive
- Established
- 1972
- Event Website
- pateswapmeet.com
- By the Numbers
- 2,000+ vendors; 9,900+ vendor spaces; 200,000+ visitors; 54th edition; 3 days Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.
- Frequency
- Annual
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Pate Swap Meet 2026 FAQs
Where is the venue located?
Pate Swap Meet takes place at Texas Motor Speedway, located at 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, Texas.
How can I go there?
How can I contact the venue?
Phone: +1 817-215-8500Website: texasmotorspeedway.com
How can I contact the organizer?
For inquiries, you can reach the organizer by phone at +1 817-718-8163 or by email at pateregistrar@gmail.com.
What are the event hours?
10 am – 5 pm daily All times local (Central Time, CT)
How much is admission?
Free
How much is parking?
Parking will be $10.00 per vehicle with no re-entry provisions.
Is it open to the public?
Yes, this event is open to the public and family-friendly.
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