Trans Am Takeover: a classic car show in Mount Pleasant

The Trans Am Takeover is an annual car show that rolls into Mount Pleasant every fall, bringing together classic car enthusiasts from across Texas and beyond. While the event puts a special spotlight on the legendary Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, it is an open show for all makes, models, and years. On Friday, October 9, 2026, the event takes over the Mount Pleasant Civic Center and fairgrounds, about ten minutes from the property.

The event

What to expect

The Trans Am Takeover fills the fairgrounds with rows of gleaming muscle cars, from classic Firebirds and Camaros to trucks, imports, and custom builds. The event includes car judging across multiple categories, a poker run that takes participants on a scenic drive through the countryside, and a live concert that keeps the energy going through the evening. The Car-Jitsu competition adds a playful twist, and the awards ceremony recognizes the best vehicles in the show.

For fans of the 1977 film "Smokey and the Bandit," the Trans Am Takeover is a natural draw. The Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is the star of the show, and owners come from across the region to show off their restored and customized examples. But the event welcomes car enthusiasts of all stripes, and the atmosphere is more community gathering than competitive car show.

The drive from the property

The Mount Pleasant Civic Center is about 10 minutes from County Road 1070 via US-80 and US-271. An October morning in Titus County is the best time of year for a car show: the sky is clear, the temperature is mild, and the fairgrounds are at their best. For anyone evaluating the property, having an event like the Trans Am Takeover ten minutes from the front gate is a sign that the community calendar has depth and variety.