Area Events For Car Hobbyists

This is the event calendar for the Richmond area. Please send your events to me so that they can be included on the calendar. Send to: fred@iloveoldcars.com

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Cruises

Fridays

• The Oldies But Goodies Classic Cruisers presents the Cruisin At The Crossing again this year for 2009. The Cruise In will start April 3th, every Friday Night from 6 - 9 PM and ending the last weekend in October. With music, prizes, and good places to eat. Lots of good family fun and things car enthusiast to do. Come on out and join us at the Crossing Shopping Center in Prince George. NEW LOCATION, behind the Shoney’s in the Main parking lot. Route 36, 2 blocks west of I-295, Exit #9B.
  
  
• Cruise-In at Ironbridge Sports Park ~ Chester’s Newest Hot Spot! ~ Every Friday April 3rd through October 2009 from 5pm-9pm. Good lighting, clean restrooms, great food, indoor and outdoor seating, and plenty of parking. We have a designated parking lot for Cruise-In participants only! Ironbridge Sports Park is a family entertainment facility offering 2 go-kart tracks, miniature golf, a driving range, batting cages and great food from The Iron Grill. 11400 Ironbridge Rd Chester,VA 23831 (next door to Brock's BBQ). Contact Stacy Bolton at 748-7770 for more info.
  
  
• Precision Street Rods will be hosting a weekly Friday night Cruise-In starting Friday, May 1, 2009 @ 6pm and continuing every Friday evening through the summer, weather permitting of course! We have a large parking lot area and we are welcoming all NEW and OLD hot rods, customs, trucks, bikes and spectators! Precision Street Rods is located at 404-B West Williamsburg Rd in Sandston, directly across from N&W Salvage and very near the Richmond International Airport and convenient to interstates 295 and 64 (take the exit toward the airport) The Sandstonian restaurant is located at the other end of the building for refreshments and good home cooking! Please contact John or Kelly @ 804-737-CARS (2277) or precisionrods@verizon.net for more information. Check us out on the web at www.GO-2-PSR.com! We look forward to see you on Friday Nights this summer!!!
  
  
• Every Friday night 6:00 pm to 9:00 at Chick-Fil-A (10176 Brook Road Glen Allen, VA 23059) there will be a cruise-in across from the Virginia Center Commons (weather permitting). Bring out your Antique, Classic, Hotrod, Truck or Motorcycle. Hang out and have a good time get something good to eat at Chick-Fil-A. If you bring a car or one of the above mentioned out you get two tickets for a free Chick-Fil-A sandwich. Fre-Ray Sounds will be there with the oldies. If you need to do some shopping there is a Ukrops and a Target in the same area and don’t forget the mall across the street. Thanks to everyone who brings there cars out every Friday night. Thanks Weekend Cruisers! Hope to see you there soon.
  
  
• An area " Fun Night " cruise in beginning Friday June 19, 2009 at Luca's Italian Restaurant at 7801 Pocahantas Trail [ US Rt. 60 ], one mile west of Providence Forge, Virginia 23140 . Event will be every Friday night begining at 5 pm. in the parking lot. Bring your car, old, new, show...even bikes and trucks welcome or other unique vehicle you want to showcase! Food and beverages available at the restaurant. For info. call 804-519-1534 or 804-966-7800 or e-mail Gene at edaniel7@cox.net
  
  
• King William County Parks and Recreation Cruise In starts June 19th every Friday night through August 21st. Where? King William High School (parking lot). When? 06:00 pm – 08:30 pm. (weather permitting) Every Friday night during the cruise in season, we will take a step back into the Cruise In days, when the parking lots at KWHS fill with beautiful antique automobiles. Also Fre-Ray Sounds with DJ Foxy will be on hand playing the sounds of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Concession items will also be available for purchase from the St. Stephens Baptist Church Food Tent and the Blue’s Ice cream truck will make a stop at the cruise in. A door prize will be given away every Friday night during the cruise in (must be present to win). Only individuals that bring an antique automobile will be eligible for the drawing. Please register at the Parks and Recreation tent and/or the Cruise ins Sponsor of the night’s tent each Friday night. Awards will be presented to the Judge’s Choice for the top three automobiles of the night. We hope you will “make the scene” and claim “dibs” on a space at the Cruise In! For more information about this cruise in please contact JudiAnn Shaver at (804)-769-4981 or jshaver@kingwilliamcounty.us

Saturdays

• Saturday Nights - Hardee's Saturday Night Old Car Cruise-in Chester, VA, located at 1901 W. Hundred Rd. (Rt. 10 & I-95 Exit 61-A). Sponsored by Southern Knights Cruisers, Inc. and beginning April 4 thru September from 5:00 PM until? Everyone is welcomed to cruise in for Good Food, Good Music, Good Friends, Beautiful Classic Cars. Join us, for good family entertainment. Info: Larry Allen 804-530-2855 or John Ronkartz 804-520-4420 or John Newton 804-526-4267. Or check web site at www.southernknightscruisers.com
  
  
• Every Saturday Brunetti’s cruise in. Come on out to 301 and Atlee and join Brunetti’s restaurant for their weekend cruise. We cruise year round at this cruise weather permitting. We start 03:30pm and try to go till 8:30pm, as it gets colder it may end a little sooner. Bring your car, truck, motor cycle or whatever. We (Fre-Ray Sounds) will still be playing the oldies. If you want somewhere to go on Saturday nights to hang and have fun, come on by do some shopping at Dollar General and have some lunch and or dinner at Brunetti’s. We would like to thank everyone that has come out this year and brought your beautiful cars and also those who come and look, we love all of you. Thank you Brunetti’s, Dollar General and the Weekend Cruisers for any and all of your help with the cruise ins. Thanks DJ Foxy
  
  
• Cruise In to the Virginia Beach Farmers Market located on the corner of Dam Neck and Princess Anne Roads, in Virginia Beach. By popular request we have extended our “Saturday Night Classic Car Cruise In’s” to every 3rd and 4th Saturday night of the month, Starting JUNE 20th from 5pm-10pm. We will also feature “Live Music” every 3rd Saturday night from 7pm-10pm for All Cruisers to enjoy. Bring a Classic, Bring a Chair and Cruise into the Virginia Beach Farmers Market for Live music, and lots of food, fun and friends! 3rd & 4th Saturday Night from 5pm-10pm starting June 20th. Look for our ad in this week’s Beacon, June 18th. Open to Classic Autos 25 years and older. Visit us on the web at www.vbgov.com/farmersmarket or become our “Fan” at www.facebook.com Come visit our: Restaurant, Ice Cream store and more. (757) 385-4395 Email: FarmMrkt@vbgov.com
  
  
• Cruise - Ins at River City Diner - The Shoppes at Bellgrade - 11430 W. Huguenot Road - (804) 897- 9518. The second Saturday of each month. May - October 5pm - 10pm. Sponsored by: 107.3 WBBT. See dated event listings for specials on each cruise evening. Our goal is to promote fellowship among area car clubs and to raise funds to support the Children's Miracle Network.
  
  
• "CRUISE ON IN" to the Dairy Queen at Tuckahoe Village Shopping Center (corner of Patterson AVE and Lauderdale DR) every Saturday evening beginning May 2 through October. We meet around 6:00 PM until.... There are 7 eating establishments within walking distance. All vehicles welcome!! Info stangen1993@yahoo.com
  
  
• Blackstone Summer Cruise In held each 4th Saturday: May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22. Downtown Blackstone Municipal parking lot located at the corner of Brown and West Broad Streets. 5 - 8 PM. Contact Walter Mac Osborne 434-292-9617 or mac@circlesales.com
  
  
• Camille's Sidewalk Cafe in Central Park in Fredericksburg, VA summer season of Bike Night and Car Cruz-In events - the second Saturday of each month from 6 - 8 PM. We feature live entertainment in the alley next to our cafe and provide free fountain drinks & coffee with the purchase of an entree during this time also. The entertainment is family friendly and no alcohol is served or allowed. It's a great time of fun and fellowship for everyone. Contact Frank 540-548-3663 Website: www.cafecamille.com
  
  
• Central Virginia's largest Cruise In is back at the River Ridge Mall in Lynchburg, Va. and kicks off the summer on Saturday May 30, 2009 and will continue every 4th Saturday of the month June thru September. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 raffle and 2009 series T-Shirts for sale. Its a fun evening for the whole family. 5 PM - 9 PM Questions? Call Chuck Burks (434) 841-8945 Thanks to all our sponsors Shakers Resturant, GHK Paint Supply, Line - X of Central Va., T-N-T Lawn Care Service, P M Z Racing Products & Accessories, Custom Embroidery & Screenprinting, Owens Market Foodmart & Deli and County Line Flea Market.
  
  
• Volkswagen Cruise-In Every 2nd & 4th Saturday @ All Wired Up, 10403 Midlothian Turnpike Richmond, VA 23235 Starts @ 7PM…until the fun stops! Info Brian at bgard@allwiredupllc.com

Sundays

• Kilmarnock Cruse-In sponsored by the Northern Neck AACA every second Sunday, April through October, from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. with drawing for 50-50 and prizes at 6 P.M. Location is Chesapeake Commons Shopping Mall, 463 North Main Street (behind the KFC) in Kilmarnock. Come join us. Contact Jack Ashburn at 804-435-6171, email jbashburn@verizon.net, or Jim Frances at 804-436-1154.
  
  
• Cruise-In sponsored by the Northern Neck AACA every fourth Sunday,April through October, from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M. at Roma Ristorante Italiano, 1322 Tappahannock Blvd, Rappahannock Towne Center, Tappahannock, 804-443-5240. Everyone is welcome to cruise in for great cars and the best Italian food in Tappahannock, VA. Drivers receive 50% off on their meal (does not include beverages or dessert). For more information contact Payton Guest at 804-443-4467. See you there.
  
  
• The last Sunday of each month Antique & Muscle Car Cruise In. (weather permitting). Cancelled For May and June due to construction or road work in that area, will resume the last Sunday in July 2 - 5PM. All new and old hotrods welcome. Rain date would be the first Sunday of the next month. Free for the whole family. Great door prizes, Good music by Fre-Ray Sounds. Bring your car out and have some fun. Rock Creek Villas 3404 Rock Creek Villa Drive Quinton VA 23141. Located at the intersection of Longview Dr & Rt. 60 (Pocahontas Trail) by the Corner @ Rock Creek. Rock Creek Villas 3404 Rock Creek Villa Dr Quinton VA 23141 Need more info, call Billy Cunningham 804-305-8449 or Ray Beach 804-317-2256? We want to thank everyone that brings their cars out without you there would be no cruise. Please come again.
  
  
• SUNDAYS - Summer Cruise in at Brusters Ice Cream shop on Staples Mill Road, Richmond. About 1/2 mi. west of Parham Road, past Target and McDonalds. Trying to see if there is any interest. There are plenty of places to eat within a short walking distance. 4 P.M. to ? Contact Chris at buyapin@verizon.net if you have any questions.

Shows and Events

• July 3 - Time: 5 - 8pm Location:“Downtown Moneta at Smith Mountain Lake” This is a new town center at the corner of Route 122 and Route 608 – across from Mayberry Hills - Moneta, Virginia. This is an old and new car and truck show. People’s Choice awards will be given based on votes. We will have a DJ playing 50’s and Beach music, kids activities, and an adult beverage garden. Shops and restaurants in the town center will be open late. Registration before the event - $20 Registration day of the event - $25 Contact: Michelle Aznavorian (540) 871-0321 NBIDevelopment@msn.com
  
  
• July 4 - Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. Presents The 10th Annual 4th of July Car & Bike Show. 10 am – 3:00 pm Downtown Culpeper – The Depot & Davis Street. The 10th Annual 4th of July Car & Bike Show will take place in Downtown Culpeper at Davis Street and the Depot. The show is open and free to spectators. The event will start at 10:00 a.m. and include custom, classic, and antique cars, motorcycles, and trucks. This year will highlight a feature car - the Ford Thunderbird. Registration for participants is from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Pre-registration is suggested. Judging begins at 10:00 a.m., and the Awards Presentation start at 2:30 p.m. Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. 540-825-4416 crievents@culpeperdowntown.com www.culpeperdowntown.com/events.cfm
  
  
• July 4 - SPECIAL EVENT FOR TRUCKS ONLY! JULY 4th The 1st Annual Invitational Truck Event! Stafford Classics is putting on a display during the Fredericksburg Heritage Festival from 8 AM to 4 PM. The Heritage Festival is an all day gathering of activities, food and crafts that begins with a 5 mile run and ends in a fireworks display on the Rappahannock River. The Festival began in 1972 by the Rotary Club in Fredericksburg VA and has grown to over 150 vendors in attendance during the day. There are over 10,000 people that walk through Fredericksburg on that day and view the vendors and displays. They are going to be one of the displays again this year. This year they have decided to have American pick up trucks as the theme. The event is on pavement and there is no cost to the participants.
  Here is a link to last years pictures: rides.webshots.com/album/564007913GyRQvp so you can get a flavor for it. If you have a special truck that you would like to enter please contact Chuck at wherewereyouin62@comcast.net Include a picture of your truck if you can. This is not a "contest" but a display, you should be able and willing to talk about your truck with some of the 10,000 people that will be walking through the display. The event is invitation only as will have limited parking spaces to properly display the vehicles so let Chuck know if you would like to be considered as a participant as soon as you can.
  
  
• July 4 - Ninth Annual 4th of July Car Show presented by Classic Cruisers Car Club. This is always a great attraction on the 4th of July Celebration. Come join us on this special day to celebrate our country and our hobby. PROCEEDS to benefit VFC/CHKD ... New Location Washington Sq Shopping Ctr 5310 George Washington Memorial Highway Yorktown, VA 23692 Awards for TOP 40 Provided by York Awards. Open to Antique, Classic or Muscle Vehicles (1989 & older only.) Donation, only on day of show $10. Show Registration 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Participant Judging 12:00-1:00, with awards at 3:00 PM! After awards – go have some family fun! For more information call Larry Hanson 757/ 890-9434, Email: lhanson1@cox.net or call Hal Hartel 757-867-6336 or Email: HarDHar@cox.net
  
  
• July 4 - Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department is having an event on July 4th. We are going to have live bands, food, kid activities, antique fire trucks, and a large firework display! We would like to have you all come out - special vehicles and car clubs welcome. We are a non profit organization. This event is all for the community.Location is 2693 Rocky Oak Road Powhatan Va 23139 The event starts at 5:00pm and goes until 10:00pm with the fireworks starting at dark . If you have questions please contact James Sullivan FF, Huguenot Volunteer Fire Department, Jamessull@mindspring.com
  
  
• July 10 - 12 - All Chrysler Nationals at Carlisle - Info www.carlisleproductions.com
  
  
• July 10 - 12 - 12th Goodguys PPG Nationals at Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH. Rods, Customs, Classics and Muscle Cars thru ’72. www.goodguysnats.com
  
  
• July 11 - BBQ Cookout and evening cruise-in 5pm - 10pm at River City Diner - The Shoppes at Bellgrade - 11430 W. Huguenot Road - (804) 897- 9518. Sponsored by: 107.3 WBBT
  
  
• July 12 - Vintage Car Lovers 19th Annual Car Show Longwood Community Center, 19300 Georgia Ave. Brookeville, Maryland 20833. Pre-registration by June 23, 2009 $10.00. $13.00 at the gate, Rrefreshments, Food Music. Admission free to spectators. Gates open at 8am. Dash plaques to first 200 registered. Info Sandi Zimmermann 410-560-0237 or zimmco1@comcast.net Flyer at ncr36.us/2009flyer-4-6-09.pdf
  
  
• July 12 - Cruise-In at Henry's Market, 1901 Anderson Highway, Route 60, Powhatan - 3 miles west of 288 on Route 60 across from Luck Stone, Cruise is from 1 PM to 5 PM. Info Ellis 804-306-8407.
  
  
• July 12 - Prince Michel Vineyards antique car show - 35 minutes north of Charlottesville on US 29. The cost will be $10.00 per car. RSVP by July 5th and there will be judging and trophies for 1st and 2nd place - our customers will be picking their favorite cars throughout the day. Contact Brad Nicholson bnicholson@princemichel.com 540-407-0276
  
  
• July 16 - 19 - Super Chevy Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, PA. Info: www.superchevyshow.com/2009schedule.html
  
  
• July 17 - 18 - Small Country Campground and the Zion Cross Roads Fire Department in Lousia, VA, are pleased to announce the 2nd annual Que and Cruz on July 17th and 18th. Que and Cruz is a Virginia State Championship, KCBS Sanctioned contest (Co-Sanctioned by MABA) and a Car Show on the 18th with proceeds benefitting the Small Country Children’s Christmas fund and the Zion Cross Roads Volunteer Fire Department. The event will be open to the public with Sponsor vendors, live music and award winning barbeque will be available. A donation fee of $5.00 per adult will be collected at the gate for non-participants. Kids under 10 free. Event Tee shirts on sale $15.00 each. Vendors space available. Info: call at 540/832-2014 or 540/223-6329 and ask for Bill. Or Email billthegrillguy@msn.com or check us on the web at: billthegrillguy.tripod.com/queandcruz/id1.html
  
  
• July 18 - Beyond Wicked Customs and the Zion Cross Roads Volunteer Fire Company present Que and Cruz 09 Car and Truck Show. Location Small Country Campground, 4400 Byrd Mill Road, Louisa, Virginia. All proceeds directly benefit the Zion Cross Roads Volunteer Fire Company and the SC Children's Fund. Car show info: ffmax25@aol.com. Websites www.smallcountry.com and www.queandcruz.com
  
  
• July 18 - 1st Thomas Nelson Community College Annual car show July 18th to benefit the college automotive program. There will be 30 classes, a car corral, swap meet spaces will be available with a food vendor and music on site. The show will be held on the Hampton campus, 99 Thomas Nelson Drive, in the parking lot adjacent to the interstate, and registration runs 9-11:30 rain or shine. More information is available on the college's main web page. Web Site: www.tncc.edu/carshow
  Email: carshow@tncc.edu
  
  
• July 18 - Best of Richmond Car Show at 7912 W. Broad Street, Richmond. All the info is at this website www.rimsperformancemobileelectronics.com
  
  
• July 18 - Stafford Bloom Supermarket Children's Miracle Network Car show Co-hosted by Stafford Classics Car Club. Location: Corner of Shelton Shop Road and 905 Garrisonville Road, Stafford, VA, Hours: 9AM to 3PM Registration from 9AM to 12 Noon. Cost: $10 preregistration (can be picked up at the Bloom Store) $13 date of show. Awards will be done at 3PM to include best of show, best car club participation, People's Choice and 1-3 places in GM, Ford, Mopar, Muscle Car, etc. All proceeds will go to the Children's Miracle Network. There will be a 50/50 raffle and numerous door prizes as well. Food and drinks available at the site. The contact person is Beth Lewis and her number is 540-720-4692 or you can email Rich Leonard at pwcpig116@comcast.net
  
  
• July 25 - Special Benefit Poker Ride to help a little child. (rain date 8/1/09) Born April 20, 2009, this little girl arrived with all kind of health problems. If Down Syndrome wasn't enough, they found this little girl also has a hole in her heart, which has to be repaired now if she is to live. This ride starts from 9-12am with registration at The Wild Rose Cafe is located off Rt. 10 in Chester, next to Ecoff Rd. (4628 Chester Square) across from the Village News. Poker Hand is only a donation of $20.00 with a portion going to the winning hand. All bikers and classic cars are welcomed. The ride will end at The Southern Star Restaurant (old TJ's) located on Jefferson Davis Hwy. approximately 1/4 mile north of Colonial Heights. This ride is being formed by Patsy Stivers. Many will remember Patsy when she served all the cruisers that attended the cruise-in at Honey Bees in Hopewell up to 2001. For info: Patsy can be reached at 804-862-1603
  
  
• August 1 - Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Annual Car, Truck, Motorcycle & Tractor Show This event is co-sponsored by the Culpeper Cruisers. Show is from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $12.00 Registration fee – Open Show. Door Prizes, Trophies Awarded. Show is located at 20057 Fleetwood Heights Road, Route 685 in Brandy Station, Virginia at the Brandy Station Fair Grounds. Show is held in conjunction with the Fire Department Fair. For more information contact Darrell Myers at info@bsvfd.com or go to www.bsvfd.com. Phone number is 540-825-2730
  
  
• August 1 - The 3rd Annual Back to School Bash will be held on Saturday, August 1st, at the Quaker Steak & Lube, 12832 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA. Rain date is Sunday, August 2nd. This year’s event is an official benefit for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The event is free to the public, and is open to all makes, models, and years of vehicles. Registration is $20 for all cars, trucks and SUVs, and $10 for all motorcycles. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., judging begins at noon, and awards presentation begins at 3:00 p.m. There will be “goody bags” and dash plaques for the first 50 registered participants, food, music, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and vehicle displays. Awards will be given the top two vehicles in each of the 43 classes…as well as Best of Show and Best Club Participation awards! For more information and details, please visit www.hr-mopar.info, or contact me at r_craig_ham@yahoo.com. All money raised will go directly to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital!
  
  
• August 6 - 9 - Street Rod Nationals at Louisville Expo Center in Louisville, KY. Info: www.nsra-usa.com
  
  
• August 7 - 9 - All Truck Nationals at Carlisle - Info www.carlisleproductions.com
  
  
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  August 8 - 10th Annual MDA Car Show Celebration Presented By MDA and Friends of "Jerry's Kids" at Richard Bland College located in Prince George County, VA. We look forward to all of our friends coming out to support this event to Benefit MDA. - Hardee's will be there with Good Food. "Elvis" will be returning, so be sure to bring your camera. Also, good music, lots of beautiful vehicles, door prizes, and live auction. Vendor space available. Over 100 awards like Trophies for Best of Show, Best Mopar, Best Ford, Best GM, Best Antique Restored, Best Bike, Best Race Car, and more. Also Top 25 Plaques for Pre 1955 and Top 25 for 1955-1972 and 1973 & Newer, Club Participation, Best Interior, Best Engine, & Best Paint. Special Drawings for Pre-registered & for Grand Prize. Dash plaques to 1st 200 registered. Register and Make your check to MDA. We also have a 350 Chevrolet Crate Engine donated by Strosnider Chevrolet of Hopewell, VA to be given away at the show. Raffle tickets will be available through Strosnider Chevrolet, Balch Automotive and Collision of Chester, VA, or any of our volunteers. For more info check us out on the web at: 10th Annual MDA Car Show - Check it out for Special News Updates, Auction Items, and more... - or by contacting: John Ronkartz 804-520-4420 or Larry Allen 804-530-2855 or Wayne Balch 804-530-2225 or Email at Wayne Balch
  
  
• August 8 - Live music with Don Wade singing Roy Orbison, Elvis, Jerry Lee and others and evening cruise-in 5pm - 10pm at River City Diner - The Shoppes at Bellgrade - 11430 W. Huguenot Road - (804) 897- 9518. Sponsored by: 107.3 WBBT
  
  
• August 8 - 1st Annual Hose Company #4 Car Show and Field Day. This show is in Harrisonburg, Virginia at Hose Company #4 Fire Station, 2654 Port Republic Road. Registration begins at 8am. Car Show begins at 10am. Trophies awarded at 2:30pm. We will be giving trophies for various classes. There will also be a class for fire/rescue apparatus. We have Chicken BBQ, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Fries, Beverages, Games and Entertainment going all day long. At 6pm the band Mirage will take the stage until 10pm. All proceeds will go to benefit the volunteer operated Hose Company #4 fire department. For more information please contact Terye Williams at 540-383-9410, email Terye@aol.com or visit our web site www.hosecompany4.com. Pre-registration is $10.00 if received by July 25th. Registration the day of the show $12.00.
  
  
• August 8 - All Makes, All Models and All Years Welcomed To The Blue Crab Car Show Festival. Activities include Car Show, 50/50, and All-You-Can-Eat Crabs! Top 25 & Best in Show Awards for Hot Rods, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Street Machines, Antiques, Originals, Pro-Streets, 4x4's, Mini Trucks, Full Size Trucks & Motorcycles! Auto Vendors & Craft Spaces Available $30 Pre-Registration Postmarked by 8/1/09 or $35 Day of Show. Proceeds benefit Habitate For Humanity. Registration 8am-11am, Awards at 4pm. $20 Pre-Registration postmarked by 8/1/09 or $25 Registration Day of the show or postmarked after 8/1/09. Held at Abingdon Ruritan Club 8775 Guinea Rd Hayes, VA. More info contact Tim at 804-684-5332 or visit www.moparassociation.org or Email: tkeefer@cox.net
  
  
• August 8 - 9 - Streetscene Car Show in the Shenandoah Valley in Downtown Covington City. Address: Main St., Court Ave. and Maple Ave. Covington, VA 24426. Sponsored by Kars Unlimited, Inc. Come enjoy a day full of fun, enjoying the cars, motorcycles, children's games and food. Participant entry fee is only $20 for two days of fun. Date/Hours: Saturday, August 08, 2009 - Sunday, August 09, 2009 (10:00 AM-4:00 PM). Children Welcome! Pets Welcome! Info John Bush: (540) 965-3088, James Bush: (540) 962-3642, or Eddy Clemons: (540) 962-2261
  
  
• August 14 - 15 - 16 - Hampton Cup Regatta presents out annual "Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show" August 14, 15 16, 2009. All antique cars, trucks, Muscle Cars and Motorcycles are welcome. Join us for any day or all 3 days and see the boat races from the best site on Mill Creek. There is NO ENTRY fee and food and drinks will be available. Special door prizes each day for show participants, childrens area and 24 hour security. Located on Mercury Blvd. bridge at Ft.Monroe, in Hampton, VA. Contact Ron Buchanan for information 757-851-5875 E-mail resto33@aol.com
  
  
• August 14 - 16 - Super Chevy Beech Bend Raceway in Bowling Green, KY. Info: www.superchevyshow.com/2009schedule.html
  
  
• August 15 - Spanky's Shenanigans restaurant in Leesburg, VA will be presenting their Louisiana Wetlands fund raiser. The event will be held August 15, 2009 from dawn to dark and beyond. There will be 12 bands from noon till midnight. Car owners that bring a car to display will be given a 50% discount on breakfast from 7AM to 1PM. All special cars are welcome. There will be a silent auction and motorcycle run in the morning. The Louisiana Wetlands provide 30% of the nations seafood and also about 30% of our Country's energy needs and we are trying to help with their rebuilding from the three hurricanes. The address of Shenanigans is 538 E. Market St in Leesburg and for more information please contact Eddie at 703-728-5242.
  
  
• August 15 - 16 - 30th Annual Rod Run to the Beach in Colonial Beach, VA. Presented by Colonial Rod Club. Rain or Shine! Street Rods, Machines, Customs, Classics, and Antiques. Registration fee: $15.00 per car before August 12. $20.00 per car day of Rod Run. Registration fee is good for both days. - Sponsor: Colonial Beach Public Schools Education Foundation. - Info web site www.rodruntothebeach.org or call (804)224-9691; (804)224-0690
  
  
• August 21 - 23 - The Valley Cruisers Bar-B-Que Ranch will be on August 21. The Valley Cruisers Downtown will be in New Market, VA on August 22. and The Valley Cruisers Car Show at Rebel Park in New Market, Va. on August 23. Join Us for lots of Fun! For more information on any these events call 540-578-0088 or 540-478-3255 or e-mail   or check our web site:  mysite.verizon.net/res0jjb2/thevalleycruisers
  
  
• August 21 - 75th Anniversary for Old Dominion Freight Line, which was founded in Richmond, VA in 1934. Join us in celebration of being one of the oldest freight companies operation in the US. Location: Old Dominion Freight Line 3300 Foemex Blvd Richmond, Va 23224. Time 11:00 am to 7:00 pm. No cars on display. FREE food and refreshment, there will be entertainment, a mobile museum, tractor trailer simulators much more. Come take a look at ODFL. Info: Contact K .T. Treat or just ask for KT. 804-233-3091. See web site: www.odfl.com
  
  
• August 22 - The youth group of Amelon UMC in Madison Heights, VA is having an auto show on August 22 8:00am -2:00pm. The registration fee is $15.00 before 8/1/09 & $20.00 after 8/2/09. Awards will be given for top 3 in each class. There will also be the "Peoples Choice" award. Admission for spectators will be a donation of canned food or diapers. The youth call this auto show "PAY IT FORWARD" auto show. This is our way of paying back our church & community. Please join us in this great opportunity! This is going to be a great day of fellowship, fun, food, music, & awesome vehicles!! Info tedeet@verizon.net
  
  
• August 28 - 30 - Corvettes at Carlisle - Info www.carlisleproductions.com
  
  
• August 28 - 30 - 5th NSRA Richmond Nationals at Richmond Raceway Complex in Richmond, Virginia - Check out the NSRA Web Site for more info. www.nsra-usa.com - Richmond Raceway Complex again proved to be ideally suited for this large event. The quality on vehicles increase with each year. Next years show is open to vehicle years 1979, so get registered early and beat standing in those long registration lines.
  
  
• September 5 - 36th Annual HVPR Fall RoundUp, Newport News Park, NN, VA. Classes 1989 and older, trophies & club participation award. Hand crafted awards and dash plaques to the first 100 vehicles on the field. Fire extinguishers required. Food/soft drinks available on site. Entertainment, raffle and children’s games. I-64 to Exit 250B towards Yorktown on Ft Eustis Blvd. Registration 8-11 AM - $15.00 in advance, at show $20.00. Rain date September 6 - sorry no refunds. Awards, Presentations and Grand Prize Raffle - 2:30PM Information & Registration Form visit the HVPR website www.aaca.org/hvpr or email: Beth Hartel for information
  
  
• September 5 - LABOR DAY WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA. The Crater Antique Car Club and Dominion Auto Group present the 5th Annual Paw-Paw Classic Car Show, Saturday 9/05 at the Dominion Southpark Auto Dealership, Dimmock Parkway, Colonial Heights. (next to Wal-Mart); 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., gates open at 8 a.m.; Open to all makes and models 1990 and earlier; 1st, 2nd, 3rd place trophies in 10 classes, both stock and modified. Specialty Awards, door prizes, food, oldies music, bake sale, 50-50 raffle, and more.....Registration $15 in advance, $20 day of show; RAIN DATE: SEPT. 12th; Flyers and information are available by request and/or at car shows and cruise-ins throughout the spring and the summer. Contact Jeff, at 804-272-0579.... or e-mail at silentknightrecords@verizon.net..... or in person. (look for the black 1965 Cadillac at local car events). Portion of proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society
  
  
• September 5 - 16th Annual Stray Cats HRA Rod & Custom Show in Littleton, NC. Lots of Awards! Lots of Fun! Join us on Saturday over the Labor Day Weekend. Hey, mark your calendar for "Every Labor Day. Fun!" Littleton, NC, is know for being a Hot Rod friendly town. Join in on the Parade, try all the good food, and shop all the sales in the little specialty shops located within the several blocks closed for the event. Thanks for making our event each year a success! Thank you SO MUCH for making it possible for our club to raise money to help children in need! Please join us September 5th 2009 for this event. Info: Steve Pinyan President, Stray Cats Hot Rod Association, Stray Cats Hot Rod Association, PO Box 118, Littleton, NC 27850. or you make Email Us at: straycatshra@yahoo.com or check our our web site at: www.straycatshra.com
  
  
• September 12 - The Karb Kings Virginia present the 1st Annual Rockabilly Hotrod Rumble Saturday September 12, 2009 10am - 5pm @ Liberty Bowling & Entertainment Center, 5801 Southpoint Center Boulevard, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407. Registration from 9am - 1pm . Fee $15.00 per car, spectators are free. Open to all pre 1970 vehicles. Cruise night starting @ 5pm - 9pm . The show features 4 rockabilly bands, dj, 50/50, door prizes, food, dash stickers, trophies, tattoo contest, discount bowling, and much much more. Also late night entertainment inside starting @ 9pm with 3 rockabilly bands & the sexy pinup contest. Host hotel -Wytestone Suites 540-891-1112 for more info call Jay @ 540-8939 formally The 69 n Back Hotrod Show
  
  
• September 12 - Chevy Rock & Roll 400 Richmond International Raceway - www.nascar.com
  
  
• September 12 - Endless Summer Evening 5pm - 10pm - Live entertainment with 3rd Wave (Ventures Style Music 7pm - 9pm - no charge) at River City Diner - The Shoppes at Bellgrade - 11430 W. Huguenot Road - (804) 897- 9518. Sponsored by: 107.3 WBBT
  
  
• September 19 - Christmas in September - Car, Truck & Bike Show Benefits Children’s Miracle Network & Local Food Bank. Saturday September 19th 10 AM - 4 PM Rain or Shine. Registration Opens 8 AM. Dash Plaques for First 100. Top 25 Awards - Club Participation Award - Director’s Choice Award. Open to all Cars, Trucks, Bikes, Pedal Cars. Visits by Santa, The Crime Dog McGruff, Sparky the Fire Dog. Live Music by Little Rock. Lunch Available. Location: Children’s Hospital, 2924 Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23220. Admission $15 per vehicle (all proceeds go to the Children’s Miracle Network) & 2 Cans of Food (for the local Food Bank). Make checks to Children’s Miracle Network.
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• September 19 - The Northern Neck Region, Antique Automobile Club of America presents the 16th Annual Antique Auto Show, Saturday, September 19th, rain or shine, at the Richmond County Fairgrounds, Warsaw, Virginia. Twenty-two classes representing all makes and models from 1984 and earlier, including custom, modified, exotics, and tractors. In addition to Best of Show and class trophies there will be cash awards ($100, $50, and $25 given throughout the day). Registration – $10 in advance (by Sept 11) or $15 late. For more information, contact Ward at 804-580-4177, email wsevila@msn.com or Wayne at 804-333-4002, email hot32rodder@yahoo.com.
  
  
• September 19 - Bull Run AACA 34th Annual Rohr Memorial Classic & Custom Car Show, Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William St., Manassas, VA. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM; Car registration 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Swap Meet and Car Corral with 160 show cars in ‘08. Free spectator admission (free parking in garage across street). Free trailer parking at high school. Every registrant receives one “day-of” admission to Manassas Museum. Model T Assembly / Disassembly Demonstrations at 11:30 AM & 2:00 PM. Dash plaques for first 150 registrations. A short walk from the restaurants & shops of historic downtown Manassas. One block from Farmer’s Market and 6th annual Old World Festival. Door prizes - Rain or shine - Info Richard Porter, Meet Chairman (703) 590-4512, Pat Paquette, Registration (703) 670-5051, Franklin Gage, Head Judge (703) 869-8434, Meet-day info: Tom Aman, (703) 407-8929 or club web site at:  local.aaca.org/bullrun/events/events.html
  
  
• September 19 - The 25th Annual Mustang & Ford Show Richmond, Virginia Hosted by Central Virginia Mustang Club at Virginia Center Commons Mall. Event hours are 8am to 5pm with check-in running 8am to 11am. Registration fee is $25.00 (pre-registration $20.00 before September 12, 2009). The show is limited to 175 Show Cars so be sure to pre-register to guarantee yourself a space in the show! Rain Date is September 26, 2009. SEE YA AT THE SHOW!!! For more information, call Larry Noble at 804-426-9094 or email show@centralvamustang.com or call Dave Dickey at 804-426-9094 or email show1@centralvamustang.com or visit the website at www.centralvamustang.com.
  
  
• September 20 - The Central Virginia British Car Club presents its 25th annual Richmond Classics on the James - British and European Automobile and Motorcycle Show, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on historic Brown's Island in Richmond, Virginia. This year's featured marque will be automobiles manufactured by the MG Car Company, Ltd., along with invitations to all of the "Best in Show" winners from the previous 24 year history of this event. Joining the MGs will be an exceptional collection of Ferrari automobiles,and other extraordinary nameplates including Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, Bentley, AC Bristol, Nash Healy, Austin-Healy, Mini, Morris, Triumph,Jaguar, BMW, Delorean, Lotus, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Saab, Volvo, Rover, Alfa Romeo, Lamborghini, Pantera, TVR and many more. There will be music, food and other vendors, with awards for all Classes, Best in Show and many other categories. As always, there will be a Hospitality Suite, activities and social events available for registrants beginning on Saturday, September 19th. This is a pre-registration show only, and on-line or mail-in registration forms must be received by Tuesday, September 1st. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Sgt. Santa Foundation. Additional information can be found at www.classicsonthejames.com or by calling Kevin Allocca at (804) 909-5751.
  
  
• September 20 – The Crewe Junior Woman’s Club presents its first Annual Car Show at Hooper Park in Crewe, Virginia, to benefit Prevent Child Abuse Virginia. Registration will be from 1:00-2:30, and awards will be presented at 6:00. The show will be open to all makes of antique and late model vehicles; stock and customized…mild to wild. Vehicles will be judged impartially and trophies will be awarded to class winners. The show will also feature “Best of” trophies for Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Interior, Best of Show, and Junior Woman’s Club Choice. There will be lots of space, food, music, clean restrooms and shady areas on site. Pre-register your car until 8/31 for $15 or pay $20 at the gate. Call Tonya Wilkerson for information and pre-registration at (434) 645-9229 or e-mail to tonyarwilk@yahoo.com. Get revved up and bring your late models, rods and customs to Crewe, Virginia to support the Crewe Junior Woman’s Club and Prevent Child Abuse Virginia. (Show Address: 2000 West Virginia Ave, Crewe, Virginia 23930)
  
  
• September 25 - 27 - Super Chevy Bristol Dragway in Bristol, TN. Info: www.superchevyshow.com/2009schedule.html
  
  
• September 26 - Antique Aircraft fly-in and Motorcar show at W75 Hummel Airfield. Over 200 autos in show. Exhibits, Crafts, displays, Blue grass band, childrens carnival, and Chesapeake style food available. Skydiving action and displays during event. Antique and modern aircraft rides offered. Jamie Barnhardt 804-758-2753. Sponsored by the VDOA and Middlesex County. Parking donation procedes go to Hartfield Volunteer Fire Department. www.wingsandwheels.us
  
  
• September 26 - Voted BEST Car Show on the Middle Peninsula! All Makes, All Models and All Years Welcomed To 3rd Annual Guinea Jubilee Gloucester Car Show. Rain or Shine! “FORD MUSTANG” TRIBUTESpecial Awards for Stock & Modified for Classic & Late Model Mustangs! Activities include Car Show, 50/50, Seafood Festival, Crafts, Parade, Kids Rides, Games and Fireworks. TOP 50 & Best in Show Awards for Hot Rods, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Street Machines, Antiques, Originals, Pro-Streets, 4x4's, Mini Trucks, Full Size Trucks & Motorcycles! Proceeds benefit Gloucester/Mathews Humane Society. Gates open at 8am, Awards at 3pm. FREE Spectator Admission. $15 Pre-Registration postmarked by 9/1/09 or $25 Registration Day of the show or postmarked after 9/1/09. No Refunds! Held at Guinea Jubilee Fairgrounds 8774 Guinea Rd, Hayes, VA 23072. Pre-Registration Is Strongly Recommended! More info contact Tim at 804-684-5332 or visit www.moparassociation.org or Email: tkeefer@cox.net
  
  
• September 26 - Southeast Virginia Street Rod Association's 17th Annual Charity Picnic and Car Show at the Lone Star Lodge, Pembroke Lane, Suffolk, Va. on Saturday, from 8:am until 3:00pm. This event is rain or shine. Info check our web site:  www.sevastreetrod.citymaker.com or Email us:   sevatreetrod@aol.com
  
  
• September 26 - 4th Annual Superkids Car & Bike Show from 9 AM - 5 PM at Prince George High School located at 7801 Laurel Springs Road, Prince George, VA 23875. This is a judged show! Dask plaques to 1st 200 registered. 25 Car/Truck Trophics, 14 Bike Trophics, and a total of 60 Plaques, with 20 in early to 1954, 20 in 1955-1972, and 20 in 1973-Present classes. Pre-registered only $20 before September 12th. $25 afterward. Drawing for pre-registered $100 gas card. $5,000 in cash awards. Auction, raffles, food, DJ, Miss VA 2009, and more. Sponsored by Hopewell-Prince George Civitan Club. All proceeds to benefit Superkids Group Home Projects. Vendor spaces available. $30 for 10x10. Auto vendors spaces $35 with space as needed. Info: Morris Hudgins 804-919-4246 or 804-458-8216. Vendor info call Julia Skeens 804-722-1511. Superkids Ministries Web site  www.skmi.org
  
  
• September 30 - October 4 - Fall Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral - Info www.carlisleproductions.com
  
  
• October 3 - 4th Annual Sheltering Arms Car & Bike Show. Hotrods, Antiques & Motorcycles invited. 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Location Dale Ruritan Club, Route 10 and Chippenham Parkway ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT SHELTERING ARMS HOSPITAL Dash plaques for first 100 registered., Best and Top 10 per class, 3 classes Modified, Antiques & Stock. Longest Distance, Best Pre -War, Lady's Choice, Best Club Participation & Daily Driver. Activities for children. 50-50 Drawing, door prizes, food & music. Info Eddie Walker clarence-edward.walker-1@usa.dupont.com
  
  
• October 3 - Mopar Day Car Show. Rain date Saturday October 10th. It's being held at Colonial Harley Davidson / Buell on 1701 Temple Avenue , Prince George, VA. It'll be from 9 AM till 3 PM. Trophies will be awarded to several classes, including Best In Show. We're asking for donations to cover expenses. Proceeds after expenses go to MDA. Info: Gary & Barbara Platz at E-mail address: platzbarbara@yahoo.com
  
  
• October 3 - Run on the Ridge - Cross Junction, VA (10 miles North of Winchester, VA US522) - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! After a 3 Year absence, The USMCF returns to Timber Ridge School with an all new event with an all new format. Event Features: NEW FORMAT featuring a judged competition of the areas best cars, trucks and motorcycles. Awards will be presented to the Top 50 Cars and Trucks, and Top 5 Motorcycles and Three HUGE Best of Show Awards will be presented as well. Food served on site by the School. All Proceeds are donated to the School. Physical address is: 1463 New Hope Road Cross Junction, VA 22625 Show times 10am - 4 pm. Info: Tom 540 664 9273 or or visit www.musclecarfederation.com - Rain October 4 12 pm - 5 pm
  
  
• October 9 - 11 - Street Rod Nationals South at Florida State Fairgrounds Tampa, Florida. Info: www.nsra-usa.com
  
  
• October 10 - 3rd Annual Zoan Baptist Church Car Show. Sponsor: Big Foot Speed and Custom. Registration: starts at 10:00am, Show 12:00 noon until 4:00pm at Zoan Baptist Church, 5888 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22407. $12 per car. Spectators free. Rain Date Saturday, October 17. Info Bob Myers 540-845-9425
  
  
• October10 - Classic Car Showcase on Display 5pm - 10pm - BBQ Cookout and Entertainment at River City Diner - The Shoppes at Bellgrade - 11430 W. Huguenot Road - (804) 897- 9518. Sponsored by: 107.3 WBBT
  
  
• October 16 - 18 - “Show, Shine, Shag & Dine” Antique and Classic car show and the “East Coast Drag Times Hall of Fame” in Henderson, NC, a reunion of nostalgia drag racers from the era of the 50’s - 70’s. An entire weekend full of fun. Location: Vance-Granville Civic Center, I-85, Exit 209. Info: 1-866-438-4565 or www.eastcoastdragtimeshalloffame.com. Host & Sponsor: Vance County Tourism Dept.
  
  
• October 17 - (rain date 24) Free Spirit Equine Rescue Shelter's 9th Annual Benefit Car Show at Bethesda Church of God in Powhatan (2480 Academy Rd) 9-4 Open to all makes and models of cars,trucks,and bikes Top 50 plus specialty awards for best paint, best engine, best interior, best club participation, best bike, best truck, best Mopar, best racecar, best street rod, best Ford, best GM, best import, best display, oldest vehicle, longest distance driven, people's choice,s pecial memorial trophy the "Pop" award - over 70 trophys to be handed out, music by dj tattoo, goody bags and dash plaques to the first 100 vehicles registered. Car show participants $20.00. Vendor spaces are limited and should call ahead to reserve a space. Food, door prizes, 50/50 drawing - all proceeds go to a great hard working animal charity. Please try to bring a can of food to help Powhatan's food bank - info contact Marie or Tim 804-598-8132 or 804-898-1982
  
  
• October 23 - 25 - 7th Annual Virginia Fall Classic in Newport News, VA. This 3 day event is being held to benefit the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters and the events include cruise-ins, dinner, music, car/truck/bike shows and much more. Don't miss this event, as it's all for the kids. Info Web Site: www.VaFallClassic.org or Email HarDHar@cox.net
  
  
• October 30 - November 1 - 16th Goodguys Southeastern Nationals at Lowe's Motor Speedway — Charlotte, NC. Rods, Customs, Classics and Muscle Cars thru ’72. www.goodguysnats.com
  
  
• May 13 - 15, 2010 - AACA Grand National Meet in New Bern, N.C. The host hotel is the New Bern Hilton, the phone number is 252 638-3585. There is a motorcycle event in town the same weekend so if you want rooms, get them NOW!!!!
  
  
• August 12 - 14, 2010 - AACA National Meet on the campus of Va. Tech in Blacksburg, Va. The host hotel is The Inn At VT, the phone number is 540 231-8000, the room rate is 134.99 per night and they are going fast.
  
  

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