2025 International Meet

This top notch facility with a banquet seating capacity of 800 has more than enough room for all of our needs. 

Swap meet vendors will be treated to the fanciest area to date

We'll also open it to the public on Saturday along with a general car show open to all.

IT IS OFFICIAL!

The 62nd Studebaker Drivers Club International Meet will be held in

Waxahachie, Texas,

September 23rd through 26th of 2026!

The North Texas Chapter of the Studebaker Drivers Club is proud to announce the Waxahachie Civic center as the site for our ’26 International meet.

 Subject: Invitation to Participate in the Upcoming Studebaker Meet in Texas!

Dear Studebaker Enthusiasts,

I hope this message finds you well.  

3 years ago at the  59th meet in Manitowoc, WI, marked a significant moment in our tradition, bringing together Studebaker owners from around the globe for a week of camaraderie. With the potential end of this cherished tradition looming, I proposed to our chapter that we host the meet for one more year to keep the spirit alive.

Fortunately, two other chapters have joined in, ensuring that we have events scheduled for the next three years! However, without your involvement, this could still be our last meet.

Texas has a proud history of hosting, with previous meets in Irving in 1975 and Austin in 1998. Remarkably, some of our active members were part of those events 50 years ago. While they possess invaluable memories and insights, many may not have the energy to participate actively in the upcoming meet.

This is where I reach out to all club members and enthusiasts. You don’t need to be a club member to help us welcome guests who may be making their only trip to Texas. We are known for our hospitality, so let’s extend a warm welcome!

The city of Waxahachie is excited about this event and is going above and beyond to support us. I am seeking both physical support during the event and assistance in planning. This September in Pittsburgh, I will present our timeline, budget, and list of activities to the Board of Directors for final approval.

We have immediate needs for volunteers to host external planned events, including:
1. Fort Worth & the Stockyards  - taken
2. Dallas & the 6th Floor Museum  
3. Arlington Medal of Honor & Car Museum  
4. Waco Magnolia Silos & Dr Pepper Museum Taken  
5. Waxahachie Ladies Lunch & Tour  

Your role would be to manage headcounts and accompany our guests on the bus. The rest is up to you to make the experience as engaging and informative as possible! All fees and tickets will be prepaid, so your main responsibility will be ensuring everyone who disembarks the bus also gets back on.

With rising costs, we aim to be budget-conscious while delivering a fantastic experience. Buses alone cost $1,500 a day to rent, or $30 per person to reach these destinations.

I hope some of you might have corporate connections to sponsor a bus or one of our events. Full recognition will be provided in various venues. Many of you have fond memories from the 1998 meet or other national events, and I encourage you to share your suggestions.

Please consider how you can contribute to one or more of the functions. To volunteer, share ideas, or ask questions, feel free to reach out directly.

I’m also seeking help in the following areas:
- E-Marketing & Advertising  
- Print Materials (Brochures, etc.)  
- Keepsakes (Tees, Caps, etc.)  
- Meet & Greet  
- Goody Bags  
- Hospitality Room  
- Banquets & Events  
- Live Auction  
- Safety & Security  
- Swap Meet  
- Parking Lot Plans  
- Car Display/Show(s)  
- Trophies  

Let’s come together to make this meet unforgettable! Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.