Cruise-in
BOXSTOBERFEST 2026
- Date
- Through Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Location
- The Inn of the Hills Hotel & Conference CenterKerrville, TX
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About this event
- All events start/depart from The Inn of the Hills Hotel & Conference Center.
- Friday, Sept. 11
- Twisted Sisters Tour with lunch, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m
- guided tour to wine tasting and lunch at Fiesta Winery at Arch Ray, departing at 10:00 a.m
- Friday Gimmick Rally, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m
- pre-drive of the Saturday main route available anytime
- Friday registration opens 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. in the Inn of the Hills Hotel Lobby; registration may open earlier if staff is available.
- Registration is required; walk-ins are not permitted. Registration fees and additional event options must be paid in advance.
- Registration includes a goodie bag and Boxstoberfest t-shirt; registration by August 20, 2026 is required to guarantee the shirt.
- Saturday breakfast restaurant opens to the public at 7:00 a.m.; complimentary breakfast is provided for hotel guests, while other participants may eat at their own expense.
- Saturday morning check-in is at 8:00 a.m. in the Inn of the Hills Lobby.
- Mandatory drivers meeting is at 9:45 a.m. in the North Side Parking Lot.
- Saturday drives begin at 10:00 a.m.: Main Boxstoberfest Drive, Scenic Drive, and Gimmick Rally.
- Main Boxstoberfest Drive is a 220+ mile guided drive with a group lunch, limited to preregistration; passing is not allowed. Participants are expected to return approximately between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Scenic Drive is a self-drive route with a map and flexible completion time.
- Saturday hotel bar opens at 4:00 p.m.; food service for non-banquet attendees starts at 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday banquet at the Inn of the Hills is 6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., with a cash bar, Gimmick Rally awards, and door prizes.
- Sunday, Sept. 13: casual breakfast gathering before departure.
- Route maps are available for download from club registration, with printed copies provided at the event.
- Hotel bar is open during Friday registration for socializing and drinks.
