Orange Show Art Car Weekend featuring
the 21st Annual Houston Art Car Parade
is May 9 and 10, 2008

Sponsorhip Opportunities abound for the
2008 Art Car Weekend.

Please click here for a comprehensive booklet of Art Car sponsorship opportunities in .pdf format

If you'd like to receive a copy by mail, please call us at 713-926-6368. We are happy to discuss any of these or explore the potential of new sponsorship ideas that are a perfect fit for you or your company. Sponsorships are handled by Executive Director Robin Howard <robin@orangeshow.org> and Development Director Douglas Newman <douglas@orangeshow.org>

Art Car Weekend Facts and Statistics


"A retina saturating extravaganza that has become one of America's zaniest roadside attractions and
a sort of Venice Biennale for car nuts."
New York Times

"Without a doubt one of the finest auto events on God's earth."
BBC's Top Gear Magazine

Houston's signature cultural event is the world's largest and oldest Art Car Parade. This 21 year-old celebration of the Drive to Create features:

  • Over 250 wheeled entries and has included 1,500 participants from 15 states plus Canada, and Mexico.

  • Live audience of more than 250,000 spectators.

  • In 2007, an estimated 200,000 people viewed the Prime Time Art Car Parade broadcast on KPRC Local 2 and and additional 45,000 tuned in to a rebroadcast.

  • Named Best Parade by Houston Press and readers.

  • Overall Art Car Weekend audience: 350,000
    85% Houston and Texas, 15% out of Texas.


For additional sponsor information, contact Douglas Newman or Robin Koch Howard by email or at 713-926-6368