Can you hear those engines revving? It’s time again for the annual Lonestar Round Up where hot rods, classic cars and bikes will take over the Travis County Expo Center on Friday, Apr. 17 and Saturday, Apr. 18 at this huge vintage car show. But the Lonestar Round Up offers more than just an array of cars. You’ll be able to enjoy performances from some big names in music — Dale Watson, Jai Malano, and The Queen of Rockabilly and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Legend, Wanda Jackson. You can also check out a swap meet, art show, lots of vendors and food, too.
–> Schedule of Events:
Friday, Apr. 17, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Music line up includes:
- 11 a.m. – Kaiser of Surf Polka Herman The German
- 12:45 p.m. – Telecaster Guitar Slinger Redd Volkaert
- 2:30 p.m. – Texas Honky-Tonk Hero Dale Watson
- 4:30 p.m. – R&B Song Siren Jai Malano
Saturday, Apr. 18, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Music line up includes:
- 11 a.m. – Texas Blues with Denny Freeman, John X Reed, Speedy Sparks & Rodney Craig
- 12:30 p.m. – Motown Soul of Wifee and The HUZz Band
- 2 p.m. – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Guitarist for Elvis and Ricky Nelson – James Burton
- 3:30 p.m. – Wicked Little Rockabilly Vixen Marti Brom
- 4:30 p.m. – Presentation of Awards
- 4:45 p.m. – The Queen of Rockabilly and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Legend Wanda Jackson
–> Admission to the Lonestar Round Up:
Wristbands are $15 at the gate. Kids 12 and under free! General parking is free at the Expo Center. For more information about the Round Up, click here to visit their website.
–> More Hot Rod Events:
On both Friday and Saturday evening, you can head to classic Austin hang-out, Top Notch Burgers, for family-friendly nights of music, classic cars, and old-school drive-in movies. Click here for details about bands and films. There’s also always a really great chance to seeing hot rods cruise South Congress during the weekend.
Have fun!
