Community of Automotive Professionals

A nonprofit organization

CarFest San Antonio is the largest automotive charity
festival in Texas – a high-octane weekend packed with horsepower, heart, and
hometown pride. Organized by the Community of Automotive Professionals (CAP),
CarFest brings the community together to celebrate, educate, and give back in a
family-friendly, engine-revving environment.

This FREE three-day event has something for everyone
– from car lovers to curious kids. Highlights include:


  • 10
    FREE car giveaways

  • Live
    repair workshops

  • New
    Student Driver Workshops

  • Friday
    Night Lights car show

  • Kids’
    car giveaways

  • Shopping,
    food trucks & local vendors

  • Young
    Entrepreneurs Marketplace

At its core, CarFest is about giving back. Each year, 25
vehicles are repaired on-site
for individuals and families in need – all
nominated by trusted nonprofit partners.

Our Impact (as of 2025):


  • $3.39
    million total impact since 2016

  • $1.64
    million in car repairs

  • $1.045
    million in car giveaways

  • $705,000
    in grants to local tech schools

  • $330,000
    in total impact in 2025 alone

Whether you're revving up for the car culture or showing up
for the cause, CarFest is more than an event – it's a movement. Bring
the whole family and experience a weekend that drives change, fuels careers,
and inspires the community.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Community of Automotive Professionals

Tax id (EIN)

81-1069743

Categories

Humanitarian Aid

Address

8411 Speedway Drive
San Antonio, TX 78230