Outings and excursions · San Martín de los Andes
Motor Fest Patagonia: classic cars in San Martín de los Andes
Photos: @vickycampana_ · Motor Fest Patagonia
Classic and historic cars, custom motorcycles, live music and food trucks on Route 40. The second edition is on November 21 and 22, 2026.
Since 2025, San Martín de los Andes fills with engines at the end of November. Motor Fest Patagonia brings together classic and historic cars plus classic and custom motorcycles on grounds along Route 40, at Callejón de Creide, with the Andes as a backdrop and a program built to last all day.
Second edition: November 21 and 22, 2026
The first edition took place on November 22, 2025, and was declared of provincial tourist interest. In 2026 the gathering grows to two days, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November, at the same place.
What to see and do
- Display of classic and historic cars and of classic and custom motorcycles. They don’t only come from the region: cars and motorcycles also cross the Andes from Chile.
- Live music by local and regional bands, plus tribute bands.
- Regional food and food trucks.
- Local makers’ fair: leather craftspeople, producers, barbers and artists.
First provincial producers’ gathering
This year the Motor Fest adds the first gathering of producers from the province: nearly 300 stalls from regional producers are expected.
Both days run from 12 noon to 10 p.m. At the first edition tickets were sold in advance and at the gate, and children under 12 got in free; tickets for 2026 are announced by the organizers.
A weekend worth staying for
November is full spring in San Martín de los Andes: long days, Lake Lácar a few blocks from downtown and the Seven Lakes Road to drive in or out. Whether you bring your classic or come to look, book ahead: the town has other events on its calendar that same weekend. See accommodation in San Martín de los Andes.
