Custom Builds
Show & Shine
Lifted trucks, candy paint, and serious builds lined up and lit up — and trophies on the line.
The first HardyCo Showdown packed Lamar Dixon with custom trucks, cars, ATVs, side-by-sides & motorcycles, vendor row, live music both nights, and real Cajun hospitality. We’re running it back in 2027.
Platinum and Silver lots sold out in 13 days. 670+ builds rolled in. The neon, the noise, the build-off — year one set the bar. See how it went down, then get on the list for 2027.
The HardyCo Showdown was created with one goal: to bring together automotive enthusiasts, families, vendors, and builders for an unforgettable weekend celebrating build culture and the Louisiana lifestyle. Come see it all — trucks, cars, ATVs, side-by-sides, and motorcycles. Whether you're showing a build, shopping vendor row, competing for awards, or just soaking up the atmosphere — the Showdown is designed to be an experience.
Hosted at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center — a world-class 247-acre facility less than 30 minutes from Baton Rouge and under an hour from New Orleans — with hotels minutes away and on-site RV parking & camping from Thursday through Sunday.
Great food and drinks from local food trucks featuring the unmistakable flavors of Louisiana, plus merchants, artisans, and industry vendors. Proudly produced by HardyCo Events and a team of local partners.
From show-and-shine to live music under the lights — here's what the weekend's all about.
Lifted trucks, candy paint, and serious builds lined up and lit up — and trophies on the line.
Merchants, artisans, and industry vendors with apparel, parts, accessories, and handcrafted goods.
Live bands on stage both nights and a Saturday tailgate party under the Louisiana lights.
RV & tent camping on-site by the lakes. Make a weekend of it.
Local food trucks serving up the unmistakable flavors of Louisiana all weekend long.
Bring the whole crew — the Showdown is built for families and a true Louisiana good time.
Two nights of live music and a Saturday tailgate with the game on the big screen. Thank you to everyone who played year one — the 2027 lineup gets announced to the list first.
The date isn’t out yet. When it drops — and when lots, vendor booths, wristbands and camping open — the list hears first. Last year the top lots were gone in 13 days.
Nothing is on sale yet. Here’s what opens once the date is set — get on the list for the one you want.
Platinum, Silver and Bronze lots for trucks, cars, ATVs, side-by-sides & motorcycles. Platinum and Silver sold out in 13 days last year.
See the lots →Single-day and weekend wristbands for the whole show. More than 1,700 were sold online for year one.
Get on the list →Merchants, artisans, and food vendors, indoor and outdoor. 117 vendors applied for 2026.
Vendor info →Tent, car and RV sites by the lakes at Lamar Dixon, steps from the action.
Camping info →Put your brand in front of the builds, the crowd, and the cameras. 2027 packages are announced after the date is set.
Sponsor info →Official HardyCo Showdown gear.
Shop merch →Make a weekend of it. A limited number of 15′×30′ tent & car camping spaces and RV spots around the lakes at Lamar Dixon. Climate-controlled restroom & shower trailers and 24-hour security. 2027 booking opens once the date is set.
Get Camping AlertsYear one happened because these brands showed up. 2027 sponsorship details are coming once the date is set.
