Just after sunrise on the first Sunday of every month, something special happens in Wimberley. The parking lot outside of Blanco Brew and Brookshire Brothers—both sponsors of this beloved event—fills quickly, the line for hot coffee forms, and the conversations start before engines even cool. It’s called Coffee and Cars—and if you think it’s just for serious gearheads, think again.
Founded in 2018 by locals Mike Cochran, George Graham, and Ron Roberts, the local chapter of Coffee and Cars began with a simple idea: bring people (male and female) together over a shared love of cars. At the very first gathering, about 20 vehicles showed up. Today, that number regularly climbs into the hundreds.
“It just started expanding,” the three founding friends recall in a conversation…over coffee at Blanco Brew of course! “We thought maybe it’d be a couple dozen cars—now we’re pushing three hundred some mornings.”
From the beginning, the growing group made a conscious decision to keep things welcoming. No exclusivity, no judgment, no “car snobbery.” Whether you drive a vintage hot rod, a brand-new sports car, or the same pickup you use for weekend projects, you’re invited.
“You can show up with anything,” the event founders all agree. “A new Corvette, an old Bronco, something you built yourself—or something you just enjoy driving.”
That openness is part of what makes the event so uniquely Wimberley. You’ll find high-end European cars parked next to lovingly restored classics, and even an occasional quirky, crowd-pleasing throwback. (Case in point: a well-loved AMC Pacer that regularly steals the spotlight.)
As the monthly meetup gained momentum, a group of Coffee and Cars regulars decided to channel that energy into something bigger, forming 12 Kings Car Club, a nonprofit dedicated not just to cars and more opportunities for fun and friendship, but also to giving back.
Today, the club supports local organizations, including Crisis Bread Basket, Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center, and Barnabas Connection. Through car shows, sponsorships, merchandise, and a little creative fundraising, they raise and donate about $10,000 each year. Not bad for a small town.
Membership in 12 Kings hovers around 75, but the reach of Coffee and Cars extends far beyond that. On any given month, visitors drive in from Austin, San Marcos, New Braunfels—even San Antonio—often taking the scenic Hill Country roads just for the experience. The club is named after RR12, one of the threads connecting the charming, unique towns of Hays County. And about once a month, members polish their cars and head out on 12 and beyond with their families to check out a new restaurant or even go bowling.
“It’s really about camaraderie,” the founders say. “The cars just bring us together.”
So whether you’re a lifelong enthusiast, a casual admirer, or someone who just wants a good cup of coffee and a reason to get out on a Sunday morning, Coffee and Cars offers an open invitation.
Come early—by 8 a.m. if you want a spot for your car. But don’t worry about what you drive. Just show up.