f you’ve ever been to Lone Star Throwdown (LST), you know there are a few truths about the show. First, it’s guaranteed that there will be a massive number of jaw-dropping trucks that will make your head spin. The other truth is that you may get wet! But hey, it’s all part of the adventure you’ll have when you come out to one of the nation’s largest truck shows.

Coming from modest beginnings, Lonnie Ford and Todd “Radar” Hendrex started the show as a way to have a good time with a few fellow truck enthusiasts. Word quickly spread about the wild rides and chill vibes that the show brought out. Soon enough, the crew was bringing masses to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds in Conroe, Texas. The venue became so overwhelmed at one point that the crew had to cap the show truck entries to 2,000.

For the 2025 show, it was held on February 21-23, and it was again another event to remember. The show was sold out as always, however, there was an early forecast of rain for Saturday and Sunday so some folks changed plans to avoid the wet weather, but there were still plenty of industry titans who brought some of the finest trucks. At this point, with the reputation of the show, the diehards will always commit to LST.

One of the things that put this show on the map is the fact that the awards are a bit different. There are no traditional classes to win but there is a “Top 100” plus a bunch of specialty picks and “Best of” custom billet awards made by Phil Built Designs. One of the most coveted awards in the scene is the LST “Best of Show” (known as “BAE”). This year, the 69-pound trophy was given to Frank Walsh for his highly modified 1975 Chevy C10 bult by Lakeside Speed and Shine with interior by Mobile Toys.

This year’s show might have been a bit wet, but we honestly had a blast seeing it all. Like with many other shows, there are regular attendees who return year after year. It’s always great to see them but you also never know what else will make an appearance. Another sure thing about the show is that you will see the best new builds, as winning at LST is a big deal.

If you want to join in next year, you can stay up to date with all info by following @lonestarthrowdown and cruising over to lonestarthrowdown.com.