UPCOMING EVENTS
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SAN JAPAN 2026
September 4–6, 2026
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, Texas -
TOKYO X 2026
September 26–27, 2026
NRG Park
Houston, Texas -
GT-R FESTIVAL 2026
November 13–15, 2026
Texas Motorplex
Ennis, Texas
Events & Conventions
An active presence in the markets we serve
Import Crate exhibits at automotive events and pop-culture conventions across the U.S. These appearances put Japanese car culture products directly in front of consumers while strengthening awareness for the brands and products our wholesale partners carry.
2026 Schedule
This schedule will be updated as new events are confirmed.
| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
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Jan 28 - Feb 1
Wednesday - Sunday
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Houston Auto Show
Houston
|
NRG Center Houston, TX |
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Mar 28
Saturday
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Clean Culture - Austin
Austin
|
Cam's Training Facility Austin, TX |
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Apr 19
Sunday
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Driven
DFW Area
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Texas Motorplex Ennis, TX |
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Apr 25
Saturday
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FuelFest - Dallas
DFW Area
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Texas Motor Speedway Fort Worth, TX |
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Jul 3 - 5
Friday - Sunday
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Kawacon
Anime Convention
|
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, TX |
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Aug 20 - 23
Thursday - Sunday
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Anime NYC
Anime Convention
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Javits Center New York, NY |
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Sep 4 - 6
Friday - Sunday
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San Japan
Anime Convention
|
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, TX |
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Sep 26 - 27
Saturday - Sunday
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Tokyo X
Anime Convention
|
NRG Park Houston, TX |
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Nov 13 - 15
Friday - Sunday
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GT-R Festival
DFW Area
|
Texas Motorplex Ennis, TX |
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Dec 12
Saturday
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SubieFest
DFW Area
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Texas Motorplex Ennis, TX |
Explore the Import Crate ecosystem
Wholesale distribution is one part of the wider Import Crate ecosystem. Our consumer retail, live events, CrateOnScene, and community programs work together to build awareness around Japanese car culture and the products our wholesale partners carry.
View past schedules
2025 Schedule
Past appearances
| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29 - Feb 2 Wednesday - Sunday |
Houston Auto Show |
NRG Center Houston, TX |
| Feb 15 Saturday |
Clean Culture - Austin |
Travis County Expo Center Austin, TX |
| Feb 20 - 23 Thursday - Sunday |
North Texas Auto Expo |
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, TX |
| Apr 12 - 13 Saturday - Sunday |
Super Lap Battle |
Circuits of the Americas Austin, TX |
| Apr 26 Saturday |
Clean Culture - Dallas |
Texas Tires Alvarado, TX |
| May 17 Saturday |
Clean Culture - Houston |
Speedsportz Racing Park Houston, TX |
| May 24 Saturday |
Tuner Evo - Dallas |
Dallas Market Center Dallas, TX |
| Jun 14 - 15 Saturday - Sunday |
Tokyo X Festival |
NRG Park Houston, TX |
| Aug 29 - 31 Friday - Sunday |
San Japan |
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, TX |
| Oct 4 Saturday |
Spocom - Dallas |
Dallas Market Hall Dallas, TX |
| Oct 11 Saturday |
SubieFest |
Lone Star Park Dallas, TX |
| Oct 25 Saturday |
FuelFest |
Texas Motor Speedway Fort Worth, TX |
| Nov 14 - 16 Friday - Sunday |
GT-R Festival |
Texas Motorplex Dallas, TX |
| Nov 23 Sunday |
SlammedEnuff - Texas |
NRG Center Houston, TX |
| Nov 29 Saturday |
Tuner Evolution - Dallas |
Dallas Market Hall Dallas, TX |
| Dec 12 - 14 Friday - Sunday |
Anime Frontier TX |
Fort Worth Convention Center Fort Worth, TX |
2024 Schedule
Past appearances
| Date | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24 - 28 Wednesday - Sunday |
Houston Auto Show |
NRG Center Houston, TX |
| Feb 22 - 25 Thursday - Sunday |
North Texas Auto Expo |
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, TX |
| Mar 9 - 10 Saturday - Sunday |
Super Lap Battle |
Circuits of the Americas Austin, TX |
| Apr 6 Saturday |
Clean Culture |
Rough Riders Field Frisco, TX |
| Apr 20 Saturday |
FuelFest |
Texas Motor Speedway Fort Worth, TX |
| May 4 Saturday |
Drift n Drag |
Texas Motor Speedway Fort Worth, TX |
| May 11 Saturday |
Street Madness |
Texas Motorplex Ennis, TX |
| Jun 15 - 16 Saturday - Sunday |
Tokyo X Festival |
NRG Park Houston, TX |
| Jul 13 Saturday |
Hot Import Nights Stance Grounds |
Panther Island Pavilion Festival Ground Fort Worth, TX |
| Aug 29 - Sep 1 Thursday - Sunday |
San Japan |
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center San Antonio, TX |
| Oct 12 Saturday |
SPOCOM |
Dallas Market Hall Dallas, TX |
| Oct 19 Saturday |
SubieFest |
Lone Star Park Dallas, TX |
| Nov 15 - 17 Friday - Sunday |
GT-R Festival |
Texas Motorplex Dallas, TX |
| Nov 24 Sunday |
Tuned Originals |
Sneaky Pete's Lewisville, TX |