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Everything you need to get to Fort Worth, find a room, and show up ready. Hotels, airports, parking, and what to pack.

September 23 – 25, 2026 • Fort Worth, Texas

Texas Motor Speedway

The Biggest Venue in Expo History

We went from a flatbed trailer to one of the most iconic motorsports venues in the country. Texas Motor Speedway is a 1.5-mile quad-oval with massive indoor and outdoor event space. This is where the Dumpster Expo goes full throttle.

Address: 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Dates: September 23-25, 2026
Doors Open: 8:00 AM daily
Parking: Free on-site parking

Flying In?

Pick Your Airport

Three airports serve the DFW metro. Here’s how close each one is to Texas Motor Speedway.

DFW

Dallas/Fort Worth International

~25 minutes to Texas Motor Speedway. The biggest airport in the area with the most flight options. Rental cars, rideshares, and shuttles all available.

Recommended

DAL

Dallas Love Field

~35 minutes to the venue. Southwest Airlines hub. Smaller, easier to navigate. Good option if you’re flying Southwest.

Alternative

AFW

Fort Worth Alliance

~10 minutes to TMS. Closest airport but limited commercial flights. Great if you’re flying private or chartering.

Closest

Where to Stay

Hotel Room Blocks

Group rates secured at two hotels near Texas Motor Speedway. Book the Expo rate before the block closes August 24th.

Main Attendee Hotel Home2 Suites by Hilton Northlake - Dumpster Expo 2026 hotel block

Home2 Suites by Hilton Northlake

Closest to the Track

The closest hotel in our room block and the main hub for attendees staying near the Speedway. Suite-style rooms, short drive to the infield, and the first hotel to sell out every year.

Book at Home2 Suites

Overflow Hotel Hampton Inn and Suites Trophy Club - Dumpster Expo 2026 overflow hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Trophy Club

Trophy Club Area

Our second block sits a few minutes further out in Trophy Club. Solid backup hotel with plenty of dining nearby, and a safe bet once Home2 Suites starts filling up.

Book at Hampton Inn

The room block closes August 24, 2026. The closest hotels fill up first and unreserved rooms get released back to full public rates. If you wait, you’ll end up driving 45 minutes each way from whatever’s left in the area.

What to Expect

Late September in Fort Worth

Texas in September is still warm. Here’s what to plan for.

88°F

Average High

67°F Average Low

15% Rain Chance

Dress light during the day. Highs in the upper 80s. T-shirts, breathable shirts, comfortable shoes. You’ll be on your feet walking the vendor floor.
Bring a light jacket for evenings. Temps drop to the mid-60s after sunset. The Pre-Expo Mixer and any outdoor networking will be comfortable but cooler.
Stay hydrated. It’s still Texas. Bring a water bottle. The venue will have water stations but having your own is smart.
Sunglasses and sunscreen. Outdoor areas at TMS get direct sun. Even in late September, UV is real in North Texas.

Good to Know

Logistics & Parking

Parking

Free on-site parking at Texas Motor Speedway. Plenty of space. Just follow the signs for the Dumpster Expo lot when you arrive.

Registration

Check in starts at 8:00 AM each day. Have your Eventbrite confirmation ready (phone is fine). You’ll get your badge, lanyard, and event materials on the spot.

Food & Drinks

On-site food vendors will be available throughout the event. The Fort Worth/Alliance area also has great restaurants within a 10-minute drive.

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