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GTE Family Motor Fest new date!

In light of Hurricane Milton and its impact on our community, we have made the decision to postpone the GTE Family Motor Fest originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12.  After coordinating with our partners, we are excited to welcome you on December 14, 2024.

Thank you for your understanding and support! See you there!

Rev your engines, Tampa Bay!

Car show, food trucks, music & more

Join us from 11am-3pm on Saturday, December 14 at George M. Steinbrenner Field (located at 1 Steinbrenner Dr., Tampa, FL 33514) for our national award-winning Family Motor Fest, a family-friendly festival to raise money for local student scholarships. This exciting event will feature a Car Show, food trucks, kids zone, bounce houses, and so much more. Plus, admission is FREE and open to the public!

We have a new format!

For the first time, GTE Family Motor Fest will be moving to an “Open Show” format, allowing a more holistic view for the judges. Think you have what it takes to go up against any make or model? Register below to find out.


Ready to showcase your ride?

Registration includes:
  • Commemorative t-shirt.
  • 4 tickets to an upcoming Tampa Tarpons game.

Car Show Details

Tentative Schedule:

8:30 am - Car show field opens to registered participants

10:00 am - All registered vehicles must be parked on show field

11:00 am - Gates open to public

2:00 pm - Awards Ceremony

Last call sale! Registration now only $20

Sale ends Dec 8th


This package is sold out. Please check back next year.

Supercharge your Saturday!

Select a VIP Package to get even more Motorfest1

Limited spots are available. Secure your VIP package today and receive all the perks of standard registration, plus:

  • Reserved show parking.
  • The Winners Circle VIP Lounge Access (for two).
  • Complimentary food and soft drinks.
  • Personalized Car Show Board.
  • Access to our exclusive Tampa Bay Lightning raffle.

Supporting student scholarships

Each year, GTE awards scholarships to local students who have shown continued dedication to academic pursuits and community involvement. In the last 12 years, we've awarded over $1 Million in scholarships to local students. All proceeds from Family Motor Fest will go towards the GTE Scholarship Program.

Event sponsorship opportunities

Become an event sponsor! Fill out our sponsorship form and our team will contact you to create a custom sponsorship package to help promote your business.

Our sponsors


Car club promotion

We are excited to announce that our Car Club Contest will be running again this year, with a $500 prize to the winning club!  The ultimate bragging rights in the Bay come from GTE Family Motor Fest.

How does it work?

  1. During registration, make sure to input your Club’s name in “car club affiliation.”
  2. Show up on the day of the event to be counted towards your club’s total.
  3. Encourage the rest of your club to register and attend for even more points.

How are points earned?

Points are distributed as 1 point for every car registered and affiliated with a car club.

Want a chance to earn extra points for your club?

We may need your help, too! From judging to breakdown, a lot goes into making this a memorable event for the whole family. Stay tuned for more information on volunteer opportunities to earn more points for your club.


1-VIP packages must be purchased by 10/01/2024. Personalized car show board information must be sent to carshowinfo@gtefinancial.org before 09/15/2024. 2 Sponsorship deadline to secure your logo in the event's signage and applicable advertising is September 9, 2024.

Car club contest official rules:

This contest is for GTE Family Motor Fest 2024, to take place at Steinbrenner field in Tampa December 14, 2024. For car club affiliation to count, affiliation field must be filled in on the registration form within Eventbrite. GTE cannot guarantee that affiliation can be taken at the event. One (1) $500 check prize will be paid to the club with the most points. A representative of the winning club will be announced at the event’s award ceremony, or notified by telephone and/or email. If the winner does not claim the prize within 72 hours of the close of the event the club with the second highest points will be deemed the winner. All decisions are final and binding in all Contest matters. Except where prohibited by law, this Contest is open to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years of age or older. Probability of winning will vary by the number of entries received. GTE reserves the right to change or end this contest at any time. This Contest is subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. GTE Credit Union shall have the right and permission to use (unless prohibited by law) their name, voice, city/state of residence, biographical information, photograph, and/or likeness for advertising and/or trade and/or any other purpose in any media or format, online or offline, now or hereafter known without further compensation, permission, or notification. GTE Credit Union and all of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents shall have no liability and will be held harmless for any liability, loss, injury or death to entrant or any other person, including, without limitation, damage to personal or real property, due in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by reason of the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of a prize or participation in this Contest. Winner is responsible for paying any and all federal and state taxes due on winnings.