Activities
Official Car Show
@ Moody Gardens
Show Off Your Mustang
Mustangs from all over the country fill Moody Gardens for the Mustang Week Official Car Show. Enter the judged competition for a shot at an award in your class, or choose Show & Shine to display your car without judging. Either entry includes the Fabulous Fords Friday Cruise-In.
Drag Racing
@ HMP
All Ford Drag Racing
Hit the 1/8-mile at Houston Motorsports Park! Make Test & Tune passes to dial in your car or call out a friend in Grudge racing. Got a real street car? Prove it in True Street with a 30+ minute cruise followed by three back-to-back passes.
Spectator Drags
@ HMP
Spectator Drags
Take the car you drove in onto the oval at Houston Motorsports Park! Fun runs help you learn the track, then the Pizza & Beer Race puts drivers head-to-head for pizza, beer and bragging rights. All you need is a helmet.
Drifting
@ HMP & Moody Gardens
Drifting Ride-alongs
Strap into the passenger seat with an experienced Mustang Week driver and feel the speed, smoke and excitement of drifting up close. Ride along Thursday at Houston Motorsports Park or Friday and Saturday at Moody Gardens. A Golden Ticket gets you a fast pass to ride with a top driver.
Road Course
@ MSR Houston
HPDE & Track Experience
Take your own car onto MSR’s 2.4-mile road course. HPDE gives you multiple sessions in Novice, Intermediate or Advanced run groups, with instruction available. Prefer something lighter? The Track Experience includes parade laps behind a pace car plus a pro ride-along.
Autocross
@ MSR Houston
Autocross
The Mustang Week Autocross course is open for unlimited runs, so you can dial in your car and master every turn. Later, go head-to-head in the Dial-In Challenge, where consistency beats raw speed. Not driving? Ride shotgun with a pro in an Autocross Ride-Along.
Burnout Contest
@ Moody Gardens
Street Burnout Contest
Any licensed, registered and insured Ford can go for $1,000 cash in Friday’s Street Burnout Contest at Moody Gardens. On Saturday night, the pros battle for a $15,000 purse in the Smoke Show Pro Burnout Contest at Mustang Week Mayhem.
Dyno
@ Moody Gardens
Dyno Challenge
See what your Ford really puts down! Strap it to the dyno at Moody Gardens on Friday or Saturday. Get three pulls and/or enter the Dyno Challenge for a chance to win $500 and bragging rights for the weekend’s highest horsepower.
Official Event
Schedule Details
Day 1
Mustang Week Kick-Off Party
Tuesday
April 13, 2027
Location TBA
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Celebrate the start of Mustang Week Texas at the official Kick-Off Party! This free event is open to the public, with limited parking for all Fords. Enjoy music, food, official merch, and early registration, wristband and VIP package pick-up. (We will start parking cars at 5:30pm, please do not arrive early.)
Day 2
Mustang Week Track Day
Wednesday
April 14, 2027
Hit the track at Motor Speedway Resort for Mustang Week Track Day! Drive the 2.4-mile road course in the HPDE Driving Experience, take Track Experience parade laps and a pro ride-along, chase the Dial-In Challenge in autocross, or ride shotgun with a pro in an autocross ride-along.
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Day 3
Mustang Week Drag Day
Thursday
April 15, 2027
All-Ford drag racing takes over Houston Motorsports Park for Mustang Week Drag Day! Run Test & Tune, call out a friend in Grudge racing, or prove your street car in True Street. Take your car on the oval for Spectator Drags and the Pizza & Beer Race, or ride along in a drift car. Gates open at 1pm for tech and setup.
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Day 4
Fabulous Fords Friday Cruise-In
Friday
April 16, 2027
Roll into Moody Gardens for the Fabulous Fords Friday Cruise-In! Enjoy vendors, food trucks, music and official merch, plus drifting exhibitions and ride-alongs, the Dyno Challenge, the Drift Battle and the Street Burnout Contest. Pick up your registration and wristbands in the Schlitterbahn Lot B parking lot, too.
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Day 5
Official Car Show & Mustang Mayhem
Saturday
April 17, 2027
The main event! Mustangs from across the country take over Moody Gardens for the Mustang Week Official Car Show, drifting exhibitions and ride-alongs, the Dyno Challenge, vendors, music, food, drinks and official merch. After the Car Show awards, Mustang Mayhem cranks it up with the $15,000 Pro Burnout Contest, tire-shredding drifting and a fireworks finale.
Official Activities
Get your tickets here
VIP Packages
General Admission
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All-Access Ticket (Wed-Sat)
Admission to Track Day at MSR on Wednesday, Drag Day at Houston Motorsports Park on Thursday, and Moody Gardens on Friday and Saturday.
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Weekend Ticket (Fri-Sat)
Admission to Mustang Week at Moody Gardens on Friday and Saturday.
Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa & Convention Center
Stay steps from the action at Moody Gardens Hotel, Spa & Convention Center, the Official Host Hotel of Mustang Week Texas. Book by March 1, 2027 for the early bird rate: $195 per night Monday through Thursday and $249 per night Friday and Saturday ($265 per night after March 1). Use code MUSTANG WEEK, book through the official link below or call 409-683-1299 and mention "Mustang Week." Rooms are limited, and please avoid third-party booking sites.
Official Merch
Discover the Ultimate Mustang Week Apparel Collection. From tees to caps, find unbeatable deals and styles. Limited supplies - make them yours before they're gone. Shop now and show off your Mustang pride!
Frequently Asked Questions
Stay in the heart of the action at Moody Gardens Resort in Galveston, Texas. Reserve online or call 409-683-1299 and mention “Mustang Week” to receive the event rate. We recommend booking directly and avoiding third-party websites.
Complimentary general parking is available at Moody Gardens. Premium parking is also available at the Moody Gardens Parking Garage for a fee.
Limited unsecured trailer parking may be available for Moody Gardens guests, first-come, first-served (up to about 28 feet). Overflow parking is available at nearby RV parks (fees vary):
• Galveston RV Resort & Marina – 409-744-2837
• Little Thicket RV Park – 409-935-5375
• Galveston Island KOA – 409-207-7479
Yes. Events at MSR Houston, Houston Motorsports Park and Moody Gardens require a Mustang Week admission ticket: VIP, All-Access, Weekend or Single Day. Everyone needs their own ticket except kids 10 and under. The Kick-Off Party is free and open to the public. See the Ticket Information page for details.
• VIP: Every official event plus VIP perks.
• All-Access (Wednesday–Saturday): Every official event at MSR Houston, Houston Motorsports Park and Moody Gardens.
• Weekend (Friday–Saturday): Moody Gardens Friday and Saturday.
• Single Day: Any one day.
Each ticket unlocks add-ons for its days, like HPDE, drag racing, drift ride-alongs and the Car Show.
Yes. Tickets, including VIP, are sold at the gate while available, but VIP tickets and some activities may sell out in advance. Single Day tickets go on sale January 1, 2027, online and at the gate.
Yes—before March 25th, you can manage upgrades and add-ons through your account on MustangWeek.com. After that date, changes must be handled onsite at Registration.
Kids 10 and under get free general admission and don’t need a ticket.
VIP: Everyone over 10 needs a VIP ticket to enter the VIP area. For kids 10 and under, the discounted VIP Kids add-on is sold onsite at Registration and includes a VIP wristband but no VIP merch.
Visit MustangWeek.com and click “Account.” Log in or create an account using the email you purchased with, then resend your confirmation.
Mustang Week Texas is a rain-or-shine event. All entries are non-refundable under any circumstances, including weather-related delays or cancellations. If you purchased Purchase Protection, please follow that provider’s claim process (if eligible).
Prior to March 25th, you can log into your account and update the name and vehicle information on your tickets. After that date, all changes must be handled onsite at the Registration Tent.
You need an admission ticket that covers Saturday (VIP, All-Access, Weekend or Single Day) plus the Official Car Show entry add-on. To display your Mustang without being judged, choose the Show & Shine add-on instead.
No. Each VIP ticket admits one person and includes one VIP merchandise pack. Kids 10 and under get free general admission, but they need the discounted VIP Kids add-on to enter the VIP area. The add-on is sold onsite at Mustang Week Registration and does not include VIP merch.
Pick up your VIP wristband and VIP package at any Mustang Week Registration location, including the Kick-Off Party on Tuesday or Schlitterbahn Lot B parking lot at Moody Gardens, open 9am–5pm Wednesday through Friday and 8am–2pm Saturday.
All car show information—including classes, eligibility, and judging details—is available on the Car Show Information & Classes page (to be published soon).
If you are entered for judging, you must remain parked through the end of the show to stay eligible.
No. Tents or easy-ups are not permitted in the show field or spectator parking areas.
Update your vehicle information in your account before March 25th. After that, changes must be handled onsite at Registration.
Awards not picked up onsite may be shipped after the event via a post-event shipping form. All shipping costs are the responsibility of the recipient.
Official merchandise is sold at the Kick-Off Party and at Moody Gardens. Merch tent hours will be in the public schedule once it’s posted. You can also order year-round at www.racingshirts.com.
Pre-orders for Mustang Week Texas will begin shipping in March 2027, just in time for the event! Design and shirt color(s) will be revealed closer to the event. Note: Pre-orders made after April 1st will ship after the event, within 1–2 weeks.
• Wristbands are required for entry and must be worn at all times.
• They’re non-transferable and treated like cash.
• Lost, removed, damaged or stolen wristbands won’t be replaced.
• Mustang Week isn’t responsible for lost or damaged wristbands.
• Entry may be denied if a wristband appears altered or improperly worn.
No. Personal vehicles such as golf carts, ATVs, mini bikes, scooters, hoverboards, and personal e-bikes are not permitted unless they are:
• Official event vehicles
• Approved vendor vehicles
• Pre-authorized mobility assistance devices
No. Pets and animals are not permitted. The only exception is trained service animals, as defined by the ADA, that assist individuals with disabilities. This policy is in place due to safety concerns involving large crowds, loud environments, hot pavement, and moving vehicles.
Yes. Mustang Week reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to refuse entry to or remove any attendee whose conduct is unsafe, disruptive, disorderly, or inconsistent with event rules, venue policies, or applicable laws.
Outside alcohol is prohibited at all venues. HMP and Moody Gardens will have multiple bars open during the event. Participants in motorsports activities may not consume alcohol.
Mustang Week Texas is a rain-or-shine event. In the event of weather or unforeseen circumstances (including track cleanup, timing issues, or accidents), officials may adjust schedules, formats, or activities to ensure the event is completed safely.
No. Only approved vendors are permitted to sell products at Mustang Week.
Use the official volunteer sign-up link on the Mustang Week Texas website, or email volunteers@mustangweek.com for more information.