Only coming to Foxtoberfest for the main show? You might be missing the best part.**
In this episode of **The Foxbody Den Show**, John, Lee CCWFOX, and Ray sit down with Jenn from Foxy Events to preview Foxtoberfest 2026, happening October 20–24 in Concord, North Carolina. From the early-week hangouts to the main show, this conversation is about making the most of the entire experience—not just walking the show field.
Jenn walks us through the plans for the week, starting with Tuesday’s kickoff and heading into a Wednesday packed with the Morrow Mountain cruise, a planned police escort, and the Foxes on Union block party in downtown Concord. Then comes Thursday’s Bash at the Brewery, with music, food, underglow, and plenty of time to catch up with the people behind the cars.
**And Friday isn’t just a day to clean your car for Saturday.**
We get into the drag racing at Mooresville Dragway, race classes, buy-ins, payouts, the burnout contest, and the swap meet. Whether you’re making passes, watching the action, or hunting for that part your project still needs, there’s plenty happening before the main show even begins.
Still waiting until your Fox is “finished” before bringing it out? The Work in Progress section is a reminder that you don’t need a flawless build to belong. Jenn also discusses the Vixen, Future of Fox, T-Top, Cobra, SVO, and other specialty sections that bring different corners of the community together.
We also talk about the **Built vs Bought showcase**, featuring standout Foxbody builds and the stories behind them—an opportunity to hear about the decisions, challenges, and craftsmanship you can’t see just by walking past a parked car.
Beyond the schedule, Jenn shares how Foxtoberfest has become a reason to finish long-term projects, get the car out of the garage, and turn online friendships into real ones. The conversation also looks ahead to 2028 and the anniversary plans giving builders another reason to get moving.
Whether this will be your first Foxtoberfest or you’ve been making the trip for years, this episode gives you a closer look at what’s planned and why showing up early deserves serious consideration.
Check the official Foxtoberfest website for registration, hotel information, and the latest event updates before making your plans.
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**What are you bringing to Foxtoberfest—and what’s the ONE thing you still need to finish before you leave? Tell us about your car in the comments.**
https://foxtoberfest.com
https://foxy.events/
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