SAAC Calendar of SELECTED Upcoming Shoreline-Area Antique Auto Events
We are are now well into adding 2008 Connecticut Shoreline-area events--including Cruises (plus a few other selected events of interest from further outside of our area)...so don't forget to please...send us yours!... And to our friends who choose to copy & paste these listings onto other web sites, please don't forget to acknowledge where they came from--THANKS!
*3/11/2008 important update: Please note that we've moved all of the 2007 listings to a calendar archive page (since it's sometimes useful to refer back to what was published in the previous year about a particular event), so now this page is significantly less "hefty" and should load a little quicker. We are hereby once again nominating ourselves for the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval.
(Last updated 11/16, 11/30, 12/10, 12/14/2007, 1/4, 1/12, 1/21, 1/25, 1/31, 2/9, 2/15, 2/18, 2/21, 2/25, 2/27, 2/29, 3/7, 3/11, 3/17, 3/20, 3/26, 3/30, 4/4, 4/11, 4/14, 4/21, 4/26, 4/30, 5/2, 5/8, 5/16, 5/20, 5/23, 6/4, 6/16, 6/20, 6/29, 7/3, 7/12/2008)
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This Calendar is originated and periodically updated by the Shoreline Antique Auto Connection, a not-for-profit enterprise run for antique auto enthusiasts, by antique auto enthusiasts. As the information presented here is gleaned from a WIDE variety of sources, there is no way we can vouch for the truth or accuracy of anything, and we STRONGLY suggest you get in touch with the applicable event contacts listed, to make sure the event is indeed going to be held (especially before you make a long trip to attend!). Thank you. SAAC, P.O. Box 3353, Stony Creek, CT 06405, e-mail CommonGear@aol.com, web site http://members.aol.com/SAACRegion/. Please send your CT Shoreline-area event listings for inclusion here (non-marque-specific events preferred).
OTHER RECOMMENDED ONLINE LISTINGS OF LOCAL CT-AREA CAR EVENTS - If you're interested in checking out other upcoming local car events, a site I often visit is the "Shows" section of http://www.specialinterest.com/, and also the Connecticut Council of Car Clubs (http://www.ctccc.net/) also has a frequently-updated version of it's popular "Calendar of Events" on the internet too--so, be sure to check them out! Lately we've also been extremely impressed with the "Classic Car Classifieds from Hemmings Motor News" web site (http://www.hemmings.com/) and now visit there often for event listings (very easy to narrow your search to "CT" events), and also tons of other info related to the old car hobby. And finally, we also like to check in often with Oldies 102.9 WDRC-FM's "Cruisin' News" page, located at: http://www.drcfm.com/features/cruisin_news.php .
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JANUARY 1, 2008, Tuesday, "Everywhere" - Welcome all 1983 model year autos to 'official antique status!'. (this event added to this calendar as of 10/28/2007)
JANUARY 4-6, 2008, Friday-Sunday, Boston (MASSACHUSETTS) - 2008 Boston World of Wheels, Bayside Expo Center, Boston, MA. Info: http://www.autorama.com/casi/boston_entryinfo.htm (this event added to this calendar as of 10/28/2007)
JANUARY 6, 2008, Sunday, Enfield - "Antique Auto Flea Market at Powder Mill Barn," 32 South Maple Street, Enfield, CT (Exit 47E off I-91, to Rt. 190 East, Hazardville; turn right at Junction of Rt. 192). "1st Sunday of the Month" (other upcoming 2008 dates are: Sunday February 3rd, Sunday March 2nd), 7am-11am. Hosted by the Model A Ford Club of Connecticut. Vendors: $15, table provided, or only $10 if you provide your own table. Public: $2 donation. Information, contact: Jim Way 860-267-4626, Chet Wojcik 413-786-6318, Virginia O'Rourke 413-584-6777. I received a very nice e-mail response from Chet Wojcik (ModelAFord@aol.com) on 10/23/2007, after I had written to him the same day asking if the Powder Mill Barn events would be happening again this winter; in his response Chet wrote: "We are ON for the four months starting in December through March. Again, 1st Sunday of the month for each...nearly everything...remains the same EXCEPT my telephone number is (now) 413-786-6318. We appreciate your publicizing our event..." Thanks again Chet for the info, and we are very pleased to help spread the word! Additional info - Here's an online Directions to the Powder Mill Barn page that I found: http://www.sweetheartflute.com/Barn/directions.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/28/2007)
JANUARY 12, 2008, Saturday, Middlebury - "Saturday Seminars" at the Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 11:00am to 3:00pm, speakers, exhibits, book signings, luncheon, $10 per adult, members free. Check with the museum for specifics: Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southford Road (1/2 mile off of I-84 Exit 16), Middlebury, CT 06762, phone 203-577-2181, e-mail info@goldenagetruckmuseum.com , web site http://www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/30/2007)
JANUARY 12, 2008, Saturday, Hudson (MASSACHUSETTS) - 4th Annual "Mid-Winter Hot Rod and Drag Racing Nostalgia-Fest," Elks Hall, Park Street, Hudson, MA (former site of the Ty-Rods Old Timers' Reunion), Saturday, Jan. 12th, 2008, 2 to 7+pm. Footage of vintage drag racing and hot rodding events on giant projection screen, food concession and cash bar available, era music, 50/50 raffle, vendors, commentators. Admission $5.00. Come join your buddies for a fun-filled Winter gab-fest about those good old days! Bring your memorabilia: photo albums, jackets, plaques, videos, DVDs, slides, stories, etc. Directions from Route 495: Take Rt. 62E for about 2 miles to the Hudson Rotary and bear right on Washington Street; turn right at the Armory onto Park Street and follow to Elks on the right. Bring your buddies, spread the word, save the date... Info: Fred at 978-562-5589 or email fah60@comcast.net . (this event listing was found in the November 2007 issue of the Cape Cod Classics car club newsletter, and added to this calendar as of 11/16/2007)
JANUARY 19-20, 2008, Saturday-Sunday, West Springfield (MASSACHUSETTS) - Auto Parts Swap 'n Sell, All-automotive swap meet, "...heated indoors, 375 vendors, thousands attend...", Eastern States Exposition Complex, Memorial Avenue. Info: 860-871-6376. (this event added to this calendar as of 10/23/2007)
FEBRUARY 2, 2008, Saturday, Middlebury - "February Fundraiser" at the Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 6:00pm to 10:00pm, live music, silent auction, dinner, $75/person. Check with the museum for specifics: Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southford Road (1/2 mile off of I-84 Exit 16), Middlebury, CT 06762, phone 203-577-2181, e-mail info@goldenagetruckmuseum.com , web site http://www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/30/2007)
FEBRUARY 3, 2008, Sunday, Enfield - "Antique Auto Flea Market at Powder Mill Barn," 32 South Maple Street, Enfield, CT (Exit 47E off I-91, to Rt. 190 East, Hazardville; turn right at Junction of Rt. 192). "1st Sunday of the Month" (one additional upcoming 2008 date: Sunday March 2nd), 7am-11am. Hosted by the Model A Ford Club of Connecticut. Vendors: $15, table provided, or only $10 if you provide your own table. Public: $2 donation. Information, contact: Jim Way 860-267-4626, Chet Wojcik 413-786-6318, Virginia O'Rourke 413-584-6777. I received a very nice e-mail response from Chet Wojcik (ModelAFord@aol.com) on 10/23/2007, after I had written to him the same day asking if the Powder Mill Barn events would be happening again this winter; in his response Chet wrote: "We are ON for the four months starting in December through March. Again, 1st Sunday of the month for each...nearly everything...remains the same EXCEPT my telephone number is (now) 413-786-6318. We appreciate your publicizing our event..." Thanks again Chet for the info, and we are very pleased to help spread the word! Additional info - Here's an online Directions to the Powder Mill Barn page that I found: http://www.sweetheartflute.com/Barn/directions.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/28/2007)
FEBRUARY 8-10, 2008, Friday-Sunday, Hartford - 2008 Frank Maratta's Auto & Cycle Show, Connecticut Expo Center, I-91 Exit 33, Jennings Road, Hartford, CT. Info: http://www.fmautoshow.com/ or e-mail to FMAutoCycleShow@aol.com or call 860-347-3625 (this event added to this calendar as of 10/28/2007)
FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 2, 2008, Thursday-Sunday, Atlantic City (NEW JERSEY) - Atlantic City Classic Car Show & Auction, Atlantic City Convention Center, One Miss America Way, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Info: G. Potter King, Inc., 500 Grove Street, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035, 1-800-227-3868 or http://www.acclassiccars.com/info.html (this event added to this calendar as of 10/28/2007)
MARCH 2, 2008, Sunday, Enfield - "Antique Auto Flea Market at Powder Mill Barn," 32 South Maple Street, Enfield, CT (Exit 47E off I-91, to Rt. 190 East, Hazardville; turn right at Junction of Rt. 192), 7am-11am. Hosted by the Model A Ford Club of Connecticut. Vendors: $15, table provided, or only $10 if you provide your own table. Public: $2 donation. Information, contact: Jim Way 860-267-4626, Chet Wojcik 413-786-6318, Virginia O'Rourke 413-584-6777. I received a very nice e-mail response from Chet Wojcik (ModelAFord@aol.com) on 10/23/2007, after I had written to him the same day asking if the Powder Mill Barn events would be happening again this winter; in his response Chet wrote: "We are ON for the four months starting in December through March. Again, 1st Sunday of the month for each...nearly everything...remains the same EXCEPT my telephone number is (now) 413-786-6318. We appreciate your publicizing our event..." Thanks again Chet for the info, and we are very pleased to help spread the word! Additional info - Here's an online Directions to the Powder Mill Barn page that I found: http://www.sweetheartflute.com/Barn/directions.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 10/28/2007)
MARCH 15, 2008, Saturday, Middlebury - "Saturday Seminars" at the Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 11:00am to 3:00pm, speakers, exhibits, book signings, luncheon, $10 per adult, members free. Check with the museum for specifics: Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southford Road (1/2 mile off of I-84 Exit 16), Middlebury, CT 06762, phone 203-577-2181, e-mail info@goldenagetruckmuseum.com , web site http://www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/30/2007)
MARCH 29, 2008, Saturday, Wethersfield - "Automobilia Auctions' 13th Annual Spring No Reserve Sale" featuring Gus Garton collection of Ford literature and collectibles, Terry Shuler collection of VW literature and posters from 1938 onward, early motorcycle literature & magazines, US and import sales literature from 1930s onward, 1911 and 1912 National racing trophies, books, toys, posters, signs, & much more! Info: Jerry Lettieri, glettieri@cox.net ; Dave Brownell, bentleyboy@comcast.net ; web site automobiliaauctions.com (this event was found in the December 2007 issue of Hemmings Motor News, page 168; it was added to this calendar as of 10/28/2007)
*EVENT POSTPONED TO MAY--SEE DETAILS IN 4/11 UPDATE BELOW* APRIL 12, 2008, Saturday, Madison - 'Madison Boys Soccer Classic Car Show,' at Hammonasset State Park. Rain date = Sunday, April 13th. Quoting from a broadcast e-mail message dated 3/25/2008 from John Shirley (jtshirley@snet.net): "...Madison Boy's Soccer is proud to sponsor the 2nd Annual Classic Car Show at Hammonasset State Park in Madison, Connecticut, on Saturday, April 12th, from 10am to 4pm. Hammonasset State Park is located at Exit 62 off I-95 on the Connecticut shore...People's Choice Awards will be presented. Entry fee is $10 for show cars, $5 for spectators. There is no charge to enter the park. Rain date is Sunday, April 13th...(An) attached ad will appear in upcoming editions of The Bargain News (webmaster's note: John attached an eye-catching boxed display ad, complete with kool vintage "surf woodie wagon" graphic, in keeping with the "beach theme;" we are also including here the additional info from the Bargain News display ad that wasn't part of John's e-mail press release). For more information contact John at jtshirley@snet.net ..." From the upcoming B/N display ad: "Classic Car Show at the Beach...Come and enjoy cars at the beach! Hammonasset State Park, Saturday, April 12th, 10am-4pm, sponsored by Madison Boy's Soccer...$5.00 Spectators...Car Show Entry Fee $10.00...People's Choice Awards...For more information contact John at jtshirley@snet.net ..." We appreciate last year's show chair Vic Kirilichin giving us the initial heads-up for the '08 date (so that we were able to get listed ASAP into the 3/24/2008 SAAC newsletter issue). We had a positively great time checking out the '07 version: http://members.aol.com/foxcraft/MadisonCarShow2007.html - and definitely hope to be back for the '08 version as well! *4/11/2008 IMPORTANT UPDATE: In an e-mail dated 4/10/2008, event chair John Shirley wrote: "Classic Car Show at Hammonasset State Park Postponed to May...Car Enthusiasts - Due to weather forecasts for this weekend, the Classic Car Show at Hammonasset State Park scheduled for Saturday, April 12th, is postponed to May. When the exact date is known, everyone on this distribution will receive an update...Please forward to those you know who may have been planning to attend, and thanks again for your interest. John..." Obviously, we'll update this listing once further info about the May reschedule is received... (this event listing was added to this calendar as of 3/26/2008; postponement update added as of 4/11/2008)
APRIL 12, 2008,Saturday, Bridgeport – Open House and Detailing Tech Session, at Black Horse Garage. Quoting from the listing appearing on the Hemmings Motor News web site (http://www.hemmings.com/calendar/): “…All car enthusiastsand clubs are invited to Black Horse Garage on April 12 for our annual openhouse. This year, we’re featuring the detailing professionals from Griot’s, makers of some of the world’s finest car care products. Learn to apply waxes and polishes properly…Find quick ways to remove scratches and swirls…Tour our shop and see over 60 rare sports cars and classics. For directions, email us at info@blackhorsegarage.com , visit blackhorsegarage.com or call us at 203-330-9694. This free event is open to the public and runs from 10am to 4pm. It’s a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at one of the top restoration facilities, meet our craftsmen and get detailing tips and tricks…Sponsor: Black Horse Garage…Hours: 10am to 4pm…Location: 726 UnionAvenue, Bridgeport, CT…Cost: free…To Register: visit the Black Horse Garage website: http://www.blackhorsegarage.com/ , or call Dori Buonanno at 203-330-9604 or call Stace Caseria at 203-330-9604 or send e-mail to: info@blackhorsegarage.com …” (this event listing wasadded to this calendar as of 3/30/2008)
APRIL 12, 2008, Saturday, Middlebury - "Saturday Seminar" at the Golden Age of Trucking Museum. Quoting from an e-mailed press release dated 3/29/2008, received from goldenage9907@sbcglobal.net : "...On Saturday, April 12th, The Golden Age of Trucking Museum will be holding a 'Saturday Seminar' featuring The Danbury Racearena. The event is from 11am until 3pm and includes a luncheon. The fee is $10. but museum members are admitted free. Kevin Brown will be speaking and several of the original Danbury driver's will be in attendance. A video of the races will be shown after the talk. The museum is currently displaying Jimmy Smith's #3, Chick Stockwell's #151, and Don LaJoie's #711. The cars will be leaving the museum in May so the seminar is a great opportunity to see them, meet some drivers and owners and enjoy the nostalgia. For information please call the museum at 203-577-2181 or visit the web site at www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com..." Additional info - I was very fortunate to be able to visit the Golden Age of Trucking Museum in February of 2007, and filed a detailed report for the SAAC web site; the URL of the report is http://members.aol.com/cgearannex/GoldenAgeTruckMusFeb07.html - and as part of that report I included this photo of three of the original Danbury Racearena cars that were on display at that time, including Chick Stockwell's #151, and Jimmy Smith's #3, that are mentioned above in the Golden Age of Trucking Museum's March 29, 2008 press release: http://members.aol.com/cgearannex/GATMsm2Feb07StckCrs.JPG . This is real Connecticut Auto Racing History, and the April 12th seminar looks to be an absolute "must-attend" for fans and historians of that scene! Check with the museum for more details: Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southford Road (1/2 mile off of I-84 Exit 16), Middlebury, CT 06762, phone 203-577-2181, e-mail info@goldenagetruckmuseum.com , web site http://www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/27/2007; specific details about this particular seminar were added as of 3/30/2008)
APRIL 13, 2008, Sunday, Stafford Springs - 22nd Ty-Rods All-Automotive Swap Meet, 7am to 4 pm (rain or shine). Stafford Motor Speedway, Route 140 Stafford Springs, CT, 860-649-3697, www.staffordmotorspeedway.com (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/7/2008)
APRIL 13, 2008, Sunday, New London - 13th Annual New London Motorcycle Club Bike Blessing 'Classic and Custom Car Cruise/Bike Show,' presented by New London Motorcycle Club and Ocean Beach Park, at Ocean Beach Park, New London, CT, 11am to 4pm; Blessing at 1pm; rain or shine. Food, entertainment, vendors (vendors welcome-spaces available). $5 admission per person. For more information visit www.newlondonmotorcycleclub.com or write: connecticutbikeblessing@newlondonmotorcycleclub.com . Additional info - This event was found listed on the Ocean Beach Park "Beach News" Calendar page: http://www.ocean-beach-park.com/news.htm - and while it clearly seems to be a motorcycle event, there is no mistaking that the flyer also does read: "Classic and Custom Car Cruise," so that's why we're including it here. The direct link to the online event flyer is: http://www.ocean-beach-park.com/bikeblessing2008.jpg . We also happen to be big-time fans of Ocean Beach Park in general, and love their summertime Monday evening cruise night series. (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/11/2008)
APRIL 20, 2008, Sunday, Orange - 'PLR Spring Classic Car Show, sponsored by Geico. "...If you're into classic cars this is THE place to be! Cars, cars, and more classic cars! 'PLR invites you to participate in the 7th Annual 99.1 'PLR 'Spring Classic Car Show'! This show is to benefit the Connecticut Food Bank. All the fun takes place on Sunday, April 20th, from 10am to 2pm, at The Orange Showcase Cinemas Parking Lot, located at 100 Marsh Hill Road in Orange (Exit 41 off Interstate 95)! Plus, there's door prizes, trophies, food and refreshments from Hummel Brothers Meats and Julia's Bakery, and plenty more! Admission is just $10 per car and 5 non-perishable food items! There is no rain date so if it rains it won't be re-scheduled. This show is open to all classic vehicles. Please, NO Burn Outs or Rolling Boom Boxes... If you'd like more information about the Spring Classic Car Show or want to register, please call 203-783-8200 any weekday between 9am-5pm. It's going to be a great day with some gorgeous automobiles; and best of all it's going to help a great cause! Hope to see you and your family at the 7th Annual 99.1 'PLR Spring Classic Car Show!..." Official event info page: http://wplr.com/event_guide/plr_spring_classic_car_show.html . (this event was found at the 99.1 WPLR-FM web site and was added to this calendar as of 3/30/2008)
APRIL 20, 2008, Sunday (& subsequent 3rd Sundays of the month thru October), Waterford - "HDRA 100 Foot Drags." Quoting from: http://100footdrags.com/default.aspx : "...Remember, it's every 3rd Sunday of the month...We have reserved the 3rd Sunday of each month at the Waterford Speedbowl from April through October. The dates are as follows: April 20th, May 18th, June 15th, July 20th, August 17th, September 21st, October 19th. We will be looking to add activities to each of these events, such as a car cruise, a swap meet, and so forth. More info will be posted as it gets finalized...All suggestions are welcome! Help spread the word - get on the phone! Spread the word about this website by e-mailing all your friends! Let's have a great turnout for the 20th of April! We're keeping the same basic format...completely street legal, right down to the exhaust and tires. We plan on keeping the indexes (2.00, 2.50, 3.00, 3.50), but we are also going to do full bracket events in which you dial in your handicap..." We heard about this via an e-mail dated 4/4/2008 from our old car friend Dean from East Haddam (HotRodLincoln28A@aol.com), who wrote: "...you might want to check out this event at www.100footdrags.com starting in just three weeks! They held two events last fall to get things started which I did not attend, but from what I hear it was pretty fun, not to mention the first form of drag racing back in Connecticut since the Dragway closed in 1985..." Additional info - The Waterford Speedbowl web site is: http://www.speedbowl.com/ - and the Waterford Speedbowl itself if physically located at: 1080 Hartford Turnpike (Route 85), Waterford, CT 06385--which appears to be just off of I-395, Exit #77. (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/4/2008)
APRIL 23, 2008, Wednesday, Branford - Friendly's Fund-Raising Night for Boy Scout Troop 441 of Stony Creek, at Friendly's Restaurant, 30 Leetes Island Road, Branford, CT (corner of East Industrial Road), 5-8pm; FYI - This is the Friendly's that's right off of I-95, Exit 56 (a.k.a. the Stony Creek exit); and is located physically right in front of Super Stop & Shop. Obviously, this is not a "car" event, but I did want to include it here to help get the word out about this important fundraiser for our local newly-formed Boy Scout Troop 441, which is based at the Stony Creek Fire House; my son Matt and I are members of the Troop (Matt is Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, has achieved "Life" rank and is working toward Eagle; I am a greenhorn Assistant Scoutmaster). The way this works is that for anyone who visits this particular Friendly's on Wednesday, April 23rd, between 5 and 8pm, Friendly's will donate up to 20% of the proceeds to the Troop! So, you can see that there is great potential for the Troop to raise important funds for needed equipment. There will be plenty of our Troop's Scouts and Leaders, in uniform, on hand there to help greet customers and friends, and who knows, perhaps they might even allow me to park an old VW out by the road during those hours, to help lend a bit of "old car flair" to the festivities. Anyway, it should be a fun evening, and if you have any questions, please feel free to call or e-mail me, Steve, at 203-494-6009 (cell), commongear@aol.com . Thanks and hope to see you there! (this event listing was added to this calendar as of 3/30/2008)
APRIL 27, 2008, Sunday, East Hampton - Belltown Antique Car Club's "34th Annual Gas & Steam Engine Show" at Fireman's Grounds, Route 16 at the Salmon River. Info: Belltown Antique Car Club, P.O. Box 211, East Hampton, CT 06424, e-mail: belltowncarclub@yahoo.com , web site: http://www.belltownantiquecarclub.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/4/2008)
APRIL 27, 2008, Sunday, East Berlin - "...'Summer Knights 2008 Show & Shine,' at Berlin Fairgrounds from 10-4. Rain or shine, food pantry donations welcome. Participants 410 per car (SAAC webmaster's note: that must've been a typo--maybe they meant "$10 per car"??), dash plaques to all - NSRA safety inspections, trophies; early breakfast 7:30-11; food vendors; custom bikes; race cars, trucks - all years welcome - adults $5 - for more information visit www.summerknights.org ..." This information is related directly as it was found published at the 102.9 WDRC-FM "Cruisin' News" web site. We are additionally aware that the Berlin Fairgrounds are located at 430 Beckley Road in East Berlin, CT 06023 (for you Mapquesters), and there is a directions page located online at: http://www.ctberlinfair.com/directions/ . Additionally, we were very pleased to be able to attend the 2006 version of this very fine event, and produced this report for the SAAC web site: http://members.aol.com/cgearannex/SummerKnightsBerlin2006.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/31/2008)
MAY 3, 2008, Saturday, Stamford - Stamford Museum & Nature Center' 5th Annual "Model Ts to Mustangs" Antique and Classic Car Show, 11am to 3pm; awards ceremony at 2:45pm. "...The museum seeks to display cars manufactured between 1900 and 1979. An added feature this year will be a special section showcasing Packard automobiles (1899 - 1958). Applications may be submitted at any time but no later than Friday, April 11, 2008. Packard exhibitors are encouraged to apply early. Admitted participants will be notified no later than April 18. Priority will be given to cars that have not been shown in the last two editions of Model Ts to Mustangs...Proceeds from the show will benefit the Museum's arts education and gallery initiatives. A $15 contribution per participant will be collected at the gate. Participant benefits include two free admissions to the entire facility and two lunch coupons. Applications can be downloaded from the Museum's web site, www.stamfordmuseum.org . They may be submitted by mail, fax, or e-mail, but must include at least one photograph. Applications can also be obtained by contacting Rosa Portell at 203-322-1646, ext. 6543, or via e-mail to: rportell@stamfordmuseum.org ..." (this event was found listed at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center's web site and was added to this calendar as of 1/12/2008)
MAY 4, 2008, Sunday, Bristol - Connecticut Street Rod Association's "39th Annual Spring All-Automotive Swap Meet" at the Lake Compounce Theme Park parking lot (parking lot is open for swap meet only--theme park is not open), 6am to 3pm, rain or shine; I-84 to Exit 31, north on Route 229, follow signs. Saturday set-ups ok, no overnight stays, secure & lit. Antique, street rod, classic, racing, special interest, cars, trucks, and parts, used speed parts, tools, collectibles, toys. Spectators $10; vendors $40 (vehicles over length/over width charged for additional spots. Notice: CSRA not responsible for any/all vendor transactions. No pets allowed. Further info: http://www.csra.org/ or 203-697-9113 (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/14/2007)
MAY 10, 2008, Saturday, Westbrook - The Morgan School "Lucky 13th Annual Car Show" at the Tanger Outlet Center, Westbrook, CT (Exit 65 off of I-95, and follow the signs). 10am-2pm. Rain date = Saturday, May 17th, 2008 (downpour only; postponement info, call Laura at 860-391-2718). Trophies will be awarded-judging done by the students. Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 vehicles to register. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted at this event and donated to a local soup kitchen. No burnouts in the parking lot or access road please! This event is free to all spectators, and a $5 entry fee for all show cars. This event is organized by The Transportation Technology Students of The Morgan School, Clinton, CT; instructor: jcole@clintonpublic.org . We received this event listing from Mr. Cole of The Morgan School-via an electronic copy of the official event flyer that he emailed to us on 2/26/2008. In a separate e-mail, also dated 2/26/2008, responding to my original inquiry, Mr. Cole wrote: "...Thank you for your superb coverage (and kind words) of The Morgan School Car Show(s). Your support of our event is greatly appreciated. I have shared your email with the students as they are busy preparing for the 13th annual car show. They are looking forward to meeting you and wanted me to tell you that they are busy designing a 13th annual car show T shirt that will be silk screened in-house with the assistance of our graphics instructor Mr. Enoch. The shirts will be available the day of the show...We appreciate your offer to help in the promotion of this year's show and have attached a flyer to an email I will forward (separately)...The students are again doing a great job...As you know, this event is organized, run and judged by the students...Thanks again for your support and help, Jay Cole..." Additional info - It is no secret that we are big fans of the annual Morgan School Car Shows--they're wonderfully run, showcasing the organizational skills and humanitarian spirit of the students--and I can't wait to see the student-produced t-shirts that Mr. Cole mentions also! We also really enjoy the early-season, and Shoreline-local opportunity that the Morgan School Car Show provides to get the old cars out for a pleasant "dust off" type of run. My son and I had a fantastic time attending (and participating in) the 2007 version of this event--please be sure to view our online report at: http://members.aol.com/cgextras/MorganShow2007.html - and also our report on the 2005 version, which is viewable online at: http://members.aol.com/cgextras/MorganShow2005.html . We are certainly planning to get back to Westbrook for the '08 version! (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/27/2008)
MAY 17, 2008, Saturday, New Haven - "...Classic Car Show, 'Indiana Jones And The Elm City'...See where the latest Indiana Jones film was shot, 12-4pm...(webmaster's note: we've revised this slightly to note that the organizers have indicated that there is no rain date; the ending time for the festivities has also been revised from 6pm to 4pm)...on Chapel Street, from College Street to York Street, Free, no charge to participate...Vehicles must be 1957 and earlier only...Cars must arrive between 10am and 11:30am...Chapel Street will be closed to traffic; all drivers will receive a commemorative T-Shirt and movie poster...Live music, street performers, give-aways, Indiana Jones look-alike Contests...Info: Brian Hornby, Office of Cultural Affairs, 165 Church Street, New Haven, CT, (203) 946-2896, bhornby@newhavenct.net ..." webmaster's note: Sounds like quite a spectacle! We've written to the organizers to see if we can obtain any further info--and we'll certainly present it here whenever we may hear back from them... *4/30/2008 UPDATE: In his followup e-mail response to my inquiry about any other available event info, Mr. Brian Hornby (Program Officer, Office Of Cultural Affairs, 165 Church St., New Haven, CT 06510, 203.946.2896, BHornby@newhavenct.net ) wrote: "...Steve, Thanks for getting in touch with me. Right now we are putting the finishing touches on the promo materials. As soon as I get a copy I will forward it along to you as well as the website we are working on. I would like to note that there will be no rain date, so we will have to play things by ear for the 17th. Due to space constraints I would like to get a count of the number of drivers interested in participating, so any help with that is appreciated. Looking forward to seeing you, Brian..." I advised Brian that we will do our best to pass along, in as timely a manner as possible, any additional info about the event that he wished to get out--I would also suggest that interested people keep referring back to the SAAC's web site calendar page (http://members.aol.com/saacregion/Calendar.html - that's this page by the way!) for updates close to the date... *5/2/2008 UPDATE: I wrote back to Brian Hornby a couple more times today to ask about some further details related to this event, and have some more important info to pass along. First:, I asked if I needed to "pre-register" my (1957 or earlier) antique auto, and he indicated that I just needed to show up at the show site at the appointed time (10am to 11:30am--though it sounded like an arrival time at the earlier end of that range is advisable...and if you read his original response, I think he'd still like to hear from old car people who want to participate, so that he can get an idea of possible total numbers of classic cars that may be coming...). Secondly, I asked Brian where to shoot for when driving there (in other words, where is the "entrance" to the car show "field"), to which he replied: "the intersection of College and Chapel Streets." Finally, Brian also sent me an electronic copy of the overall event poster (the classic car show is only a small part of what looks to be a real extravaganza in downtown New Haven to celebrate the opening of the new movie: "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"), and if you'd like me to send you an electronic copy of same--or a snail mailed copy of a print-out of the poster--I'd be glad to do so. I'm also inserting a hyperlink to a reduced-file-size electronic copy of the poster (since the original file size is rather huge--click HERE to see the reduced copy we just posted online) for the SAAC's online calendar listing for this event (wish me luck!). Anyway, at this point, I think we're going to try to participate--should be quite an adventure... (this event listing was found at the Special Interest Vehicles web site, http://www.specialinterest.com , within the "best shows" section, and was added to this calendar as of 4/25/2008; additional updates were added to this listing as of 4/30/2008; more significant updates were added & incorporated here as of 5/2/2008)
MAY 17, 2008, Saturday, Worcester (MASSACHUSETTS) - "...100PercentKulture Presents "The First Annual 100PercentKulture New England Hot Rod and Kustom Show," Saturday, May 17, 2008, 12pm till ? at Ralph's Diner, 95 Prescott Street, Worcester, MA 01605. Brought to you by 100% and Ralph's Diner. In conjunction with Hot Rodz n Kustoms come to Milltown 2008, The 3rd annual Hot Rod & Kustom Fall Out, WAC Customs, All Star Hot Rods, Scott Fisk Studio 669, One Arm Bandit Pinstriping, CT RollerGirls, Merrimack Valley Motorsports, To Hell and Back Pit Bull Rescue, and the Connectikittens! Bands: Johnny Vibrato and the Razorbacks, The Preston Wayne 4, Johny Carlavale, Soul Reapin 3, Pulp 45, the Fury 3. This is a FREE show for all Show Cars, Bikes, Spectators and vendors. Pre-1964 Traditional Hot Rods, Kustoms and Bikes ONLY, Unless prior approval from 100%. NO coolers please! Food and Beverages available on site. Rain date is Saturday May 24...'This is a FREE show for all Show Cars, Bikes, Spectators, and vendors'... Info: http://100percentkulture.com..." (this event notice was received via an e-mail from Ian Targonsky, ian@100percentkulture.com, dated 12/13/2007, with the subject line: "I'm having a additional show!" - it was added to this calendar as of 12/14/2007)
MAY 18, 2008, Sunday, Old Saybrook - The Nutmeg Chapter POCI's 24th Annual All Pontiac and Oakland Car Show, at Harbor Motors, Old Saybrook Automall, 225 Middlesex Turnpike, Old Saybrook, CT. Info: http://www.nutmegchapterpoci.com or Mike O'Neill 203-266-7089 or chrisoneill73@charter.net (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/9/2008)
MAY 25, 2008, Sunday, Hamden - Memorial Day Weekend Antique Car Show at Quinnipiac University. For whatever it's worth, we are adding this event notice here due to a note that Jack Danovich sent us in early March, 2008, revising the start date of the F.O.R.D. Club's Dino's of North Haven Sunday Cruises (see the Cruise Night section of this calendar), though we've historically seen very little advance notice ever published for it, and also have had very little luck attempting to contact the organization that apparently runs it, for any advance information. So, just to be clear: we have received no direct information about this event. We can say, however, that past versions of it that we've attended have been a lot of fun, and it seems to be very well-supported by area antique auto enthusiasts; reference our own report about having attended the 2007 version: http://members.aol.com/cgextras/HmdnMemDayWkndShw2007.html - Please also note also that as far as I know, there is no flea market associated with this event. For you Mapquesters, Quinnipiac University is located at 275 Mount Carmel Avenue, which is directly off of Whitney Avenue/Route 10, right by Sleeping Giant state park; Q.U. also has a map & directions page online at: http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x28.xml *4/26/2008 UPDATES: We just received another helpful e-mail from our friend Jack Danovich on 4/25/2008; Jack writes: "...Just a heads up/confirmation on the Memorial Day Car show at Quinnipiac College...Talked to a very good friend of mine who is an officer in the Connecticut Classic Chevy Club (who puts the show together) and the show is definitely on and will be held at Quinnipiac on Sunday, May 25th, with a rain date of Monday, May 26th. Pre-registration is $10.00 (if you have attended the show in the past you will likely receive a flyer in the mail for pre-registration) and day of the show will be $12.00 at the gate. Show registration is from 8:00 am to 12 noon, with trophies awarded around 3:00 pm..." Sounds good Jack--and thanks again for passing along this helpful info! (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/7/2008; updates added as of 4/26/2008)
MAY 26, 2008, Monday, Branford - Branford Memorial Day Parade - Quoting from the postcard received in mid-January from Branford Veterans Parade Committee Chairman Thomas Yester: "...Branford Memorial Day Parade, Monday, 26 May...Assembly at Town Green, cars should park on Blackstone Drive, facing wrong way; join the parade at the end of the High School students, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, going west on Main Street, turning into Bradley Street, returning East on Main Street past the reviewing stand...In the event of rain, there will be no parade & ceremonies will be indoors...Tom Yester, 203-488-8874..." *3/31/2008 Updates: Here is the schedule of key events, per a followup correspondence from Chairman Yester that was postmarked 3/21/2008: "...Assembly at Branford Town Green 9:30am...Ceremonies on the Green at 10:00am...Parade steps off 10:30am..." Additional info - We love driving our old cars in the Branford Memorial Day Parades, as a way to remember, honor, and show respect & gratitude to our country's soldiers who have given so much. Please be sure to view our report on antique auto participation in the 2007 Branford Memorial Day Parade, online at: http://members.aol.com/foxcraft/BranfordMemDayPrd07.html . Additional comments - Based upon my having driven old cars in the Branford Memorial Day Parade now for several years, it is my recommendation to try to get to the Blackstone Drive antique car staging area early, since the area fills up quickly with spectators. Also, it has been my experience that there is frequently an officer stationed at the South Main Street intersection with Blackstone, who will not let you drive the "wrong way" up the street to get to the staging area-therefore, you'll have to drive all the way up to Main Street and then come down Main to Blackstone, to get staged. Finally, it appears I'm going to be busy marching with the our Boy Scout Troop this year, so I probably won't be driving an old car in the Parade, but hopefully I'll have my camera along to snap a picture or two... (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/21/2008; listing updated with key times for pre-parade events and parade step-off, as of 3/30/2008)
MAY 26, 2008, Monday, Old Lyme - "...The 4th Annual Lyme-Old Lyme Memorial Day Antique Car Show & Flea Market - at the Lyme Art Academy (84 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371), 9am-3pm, awards at 2pm.There will be 13 classes, all judged by people's choice. There is no rain date for this event. There is a 250 car maximum. All proceeds to benefit Lion charities. Car owners will also have the opportunity to participate in the town's Memorial Day Parade (limited to 25 cars). Online registration available; registration is $10 (payable on arrival). Flea Market spaces (limited availability) are 20'x20' @ $25 each; call for more info: Phil Parcak 860-434-9044..." This information was found at the dedicated event web site: http://www.lymeoldlymelions.com/carshow.htm - there is much more information about the event posted there, including a list of car show classes, etc.; there is also a directions link at the web site--or just take Exit 70 off of I-95, and you're pretty much there. We also received an electronic press release from a representative of Lyme-Old Lyme High School, that was attached to an e-mail dated 4/4/2008; it provided some additional details, which we've attempted to add to this listing; an "official contact" for the event was also listed in the press release: Jim Graybill, 860-434-3530. (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/31/2008; additional details were added as of 4/4/2008)
MAY 29 (*PLEASE NOTE DATE REVISION*), 2008, Thursday, Middletown - Vinal Technical High School 'SkillsUSA' team's 9th Annual Cruise Night, this year combined with the 'Firehouse Chili Cookoff!' Everything happens 5 to 8pm, at Vinal Tech, 60 Daniels Street, Middletown, CT. $10 at the gate for all cars; spectators free. Music, food, people's choice judging and awards...no rolling boom boxes, no burnouts. "Please support the Vinal Tech SkillsUSA State Champions trek to Kansas City for the National Conference." For more info contact SkillsUSA team advisors: William Balch, william.balch@ct.gov , or Michele Leahy, michele.leahy@ct.gov . *5/20/2008 important update--quoting from Vinal Tech's SkillsUSA team advisor Michele Leahy's email message today: "Hi Steve, We just made the call to postpone our car show from May 22nd to May 29th instead. The weather is not looking too great at this point for May 22nd and I don't want to take a chance. Cloudy and 50% chance for rain...not good for car people!!! Can you get this up on your web info? Thanks, Michele Leahy..." Happy to do so, Michele, and thanks for the heads-up! Originally we had been running this event listing since January, for Sunday, May 18th , and then updated the listing to May 22nd. But now, as noted, please do be aware that it's now going to be happening on Thursday the 29th. And with reference to the 'Firehouse Chili Cookoff' that Michele mentioned (which happens the exact same date, time, and place as the Cruise Night), here are details (from the electronic copy of the flyer she also provided): "5 gallons of chili must arrive at Vinal Tech by 5pm; you may set up a booth if you wish; trophies awarded for Best Chili and Best Chili Booth!...All proceeds from the cookoff will benefit the Vinal Tech SkillsUSA State Champions trip to Kansas City, Missouri in June for the National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference..." Informational contacts for the Firehouse Chili Cookoff are the same as for the Cruise Night: William Balch and/or Michele Leahy. For additional info: Vinal Technical High School, 60 Daniels Street, Middletown, CT 06457, 860-344-7100 or the Vinal SkillsUSA web site: http://www.cttech.org/VINAL/student/vica/vica.htm . Additional info - Please be sure to check out our report on the positively great time we had attending the 2007 version of this event, online at: http://members.aol.com/foxcraft/VinalTechCruz17May07.html (this event was found listed at the Vinal/SkillsUSA web site and was added to this calendar as of 1/15/2008; very important DATE REVISION added here as of 5/20/2008)
MAY 31, 2008, Saturday, Middletown - 3rd Annual EJK Car Show at Xavier High School - Quoting from a 2/6/2008-postmarked note from the late Eric Kalber's family: "...The car show at Xavier this year is May 31st from 11:00 to 3:00, with the rain date for June 1st..." We will certainly to our best to bring you any and all additional details about the 2008 event as we receive them. Meanwhile, please be aware that the event host, Xavier High School, is located at 181 Randolph Road, Middletown, CT 06457--immediately off of CT Route 9, Exit 11, and also very close to the eastern end of Randolph Road, which intersects Saybrook Road (a.k.a. CT Route 154)--so, in all, it's a very convenient and easy-to-get-to location. Please also be sure to view our special online feature page about the 2006 version of this event, with more information about the nature of the event and the very fine young man it was created to honor the memory of: http://members.aol.com/foxcraft/XavierEJKCarShow2006.html - and even more recently, we've completed our report on our visit to the 2007 version of this event--and you can view it online at: http://members.aol.com/cgearannex/EJKXavierShow2007.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/9/2008)
MAY 31, 2008, Saturday, West Haven - Carrigan Classic Car Show - 9:00am to 3:00pm, at Carrigan Middle School, 2 Tetlow Street, West Haven, CT 06516. Rain date = Saturday, June 1st. 50 trophies awarded; participant vote winners; first 100 cars receive dash plaques...Classics, Bikes, Rat Rods, Hot Rods, Tuners, Vintage, Muscle Cars, Customs, Trucks...Music, Food, Vendors, Give-aways....$8 entry fee (preregistration by May 23rd); $10 day of show entry fee; $3 spectator fee...Show booklet advertising opportunities available...Info: http://www.cruzinwithcarrigan.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/4/2008)
JUNE 1, 2008, Sunday, Windsor Locks - "22nd Annual 4Cs Auto Show & Aircraft Exhibit" at the New England Air Museum, 10:00am to 3:00pm (Museum open until 5:00pm). For antique, classic, special interest, sports cars & street rods; dash plaques to the first 200 cars. Show car admission $5.00 includes driver and passengers; general admission $9, seniors $8, children 6-11 $5, under 6 free (admission includes air museum and car show). Food and drinks available for purchase. Location: New England Air Museum, Bradley International Airport, Route 75, Windsor Locks, CT; I-91 Exit 40 & follow signs; phone 860-623-3305 or www.neam.org . For more information about the car show: John Bajumpaa 860-623-3906 or jfbajumpaa@aol.com or Phil Hamilton 860-526-5729 or Connecticut Council of Car Clubs, P.O. Box 1433, Avon, CT 06001, www.ctccc.net (this event was found in the November-December 2007 issue of the 4Cs newsletter "The Voice"; it was added to this calendar as of 10/28/2007)
JUNE 1, 2008, Sunday, Waterford - The Connecticut MG Club's annual "British By The Sea," at Harkness Memorial State Park Quoting from an e-mail dated 1/30/08 from our local old-MG buddy Bob Howard: "...The date for CT MG Club's British By The Sea has been set. It's Sunday, 1 June, Harkness Memorial Park. You should come..." Additional info - The Connecticut MG Club's official web site is: http://mgclub.homestead.com/ . And the official State of CT DEP web site for Harkness, where you can find directions on how to get there and much more info, is: http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?A=2716&Q=325214 (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/31/2008)
JUNE 1, 2008, Sunday, Rocky Hill - Eastern Chapter Over The Hill Gang Car Club Annual Car Show, Elm Ridge Park, Route 160, Rocky Hill, CT. 1983 and earlier welcome; dash plaques to first 250 show entries; awards to the top 20 cars and one best of show; activities for children; food; a fun family event! Info: http://ecoverthehillgangcarclub.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/21/2008)
JUNE 1, 2008, Sunday, Wallingford - "Show N Go 7," All European Car Show, VW, Audi, Porsche, Mini And More, sponsored by Wasserwerks VW/Audi Enthusiast Club (www.wasserwerks.com), at On Track Karting. Gates open at 9am, Show starts at 10am. Show car admission $10 (includes one passenger). Online flyer: http://www.wasserwerks.com/Show_N_Go/Show_N_Go_7.pdf "...Wasserwerks' Show-N-Go 7 will take place on June 1st, 2008 at On-Track Karting in Wallingford, CT. This is a non-judged event that encourages enthusiasts of all European makes, models and years, to come out for a day of fun. All paved show area. Show Cars are $10 including one passenger; Spectators are $5; Vendor spaces are $15; Children are free. Dash plaques to the first 100 cars...Live band...Event held Rain or Shine...Location: On Track Karting, 984 N Colony Road (Route 5), Wallingford, CT 06492; Directions from Route 15 North or South: Take Exit 66, Turn left onto Route 5 (N Colony Rd.) at light at end of ramp; Go south on Route 5 (N Colony Rd) 0.1 miles; On Track Karting will be on your left." (this event listing was found at the Special Interest web site, with additional details found at the Wasserwerks web site; it was added to this calendar as of 5/8/2008)
JUNE 7, 2008, Saturday, Meriden - "...The FORD Car Club presents its 8th Annual Car Show at the Meriden Center, 845 Paddock Avenue in Meriden, easily accessible from Routes I-91 and 15. The show starts at 9:00am with trophies awarded promptly at 3:00pm. Cruise night style parking, come together and park with your friends. Forty trophies will be awarded. Trophies will be awarded to the top 30 cars plus an additional 10 technical trophies will be awarded to cars selected by the FORD club. Food and drink will be available, 50/50 raffle, goodie bags, door prizes throughout the day and our DJ will be spinning great classic tunes. Car registration fee is $8.00 at the gate and spectators are admitted free. No cut off year - all makes and models are welcome. Rain date is Sunday June 8th. No booze or burnouts please and we reserve the right to refuse entry to any vehicle. For more info call the Meriden Center at (203) 238-2645 or the FORD Club at (860) 685-0688..." webmaster's note: We thank our friend Jack Danovich of the FORD ("Ford Owners Real Dreams") Car Club for sending along this helpful event notice, attached to an e-mail message dated 5/7/2008, where he added: "...Attached is the write up for our club's 8th annual car show here in Meriden on Saturday, June 7th. We would appreciate it if you could add it to your calendar at you convenience..." Very happy to do so, Jack! (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/8/2008)
JUNE 7-8, 2008, Saturday-Sunday, Greenwich - "13th Annual Greenwich Concurs d'Elegance, at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich, CT. Beneficiary: 'Americares,' the international relief organization. Saturday = American automobiles from 1900 to present. Sunday = European/import automobiles from 1900 to present.. Hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm each day. Event goes on rain or shine. Information: http://www.greenwichconcours.com/ or write Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, 30 Sumner Road, Greenwich, CT 06831, phone/fax 203-618-0460 or GreenwichConcour@aol.com (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/12/2008)
JUNE 8, 2008, Sunday, Deep River - The Rotary Club of Deep River's "34th Annual Antique and Classic Car Show," at Devitt Field in Deep River. Info: http://www.deepriverrotary.com/Events.htm or write: Deep River Rotary Club, P.O. Box 85, Deep River, CT 06417. Additional info - The Deep River Rotary Club's annual show is one of our favorites--check out the great time we had at the '07 version, our online report at: http://members.aol.com/foxcraft/DeepRiver2007.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/12/2008)
JUNE 8, 2008, Sunday, Glastonbury - The Central Connecticut Region AACA's Annual Car Show. We had previously inserting this notice here as a placeholder, pending additional details, having first seen it listed in the February 2008 edition of the CCR-AACA's official newsletter "The Distributor." The April 2008 issue of Cars & Parts magazine, however, contained a complete listing for this event, within the "2008 Swap Meet & Show Guide," on page 71: "...Glastonbury Car Show...Somerset Square, Glastonbury Blvd....Hrs: 8:30am-4:00pm... Rain date: June 22...CCR-AACA...Ray Yurga, 65 Winterset Ln., Simsbury, CT 06070...Ph: 860-651-9893...email: anchorin7679@yahoo.com ...Show site is right off Rt. 3 in Glastonbury, CT...Judged event...Trophy award presentation at 2:00pm..." And there you have it! (this event was originally added to this calendar as of 2/11/2008; the listing was significantly updated with published info found in Cars & Parts magazine, on 3/7/2008)
JUNE 8, 2008, Sunday, Durham - "...'27th Annual Toy Show,' Matchbox, Hot Wheels & Diecast Show, sponsored by Matchbox USA, 9am-2pm, $5.00 admission, Fairgrounds in Durham, Route 17, Durham, Connecticut. Special dealer setup on June 7th, 12pm to 5pm, or June 8th, 7am to 9am. Dealer & show cars available. Tables $65 for 8 foot. Info: Matchbox USA, 62 Saw Mill Road, Durham, CT 06422, phone 860-349-1655 or email mtchboxusa@aol.com ..." webmaster's note: Don't forget that this is a toy show, not a car show--I am adding it here as a service to readers, since I know some old car folks also have an interest in automotive miniatures--plus it's also local to this area... (this event was found listed as a display ad on page 28 of the February 28, 2008 edition of Old Cars Weekly newspaper; it was added to this calendar as of 2/29/2008)
JUNE 14, 2008, Saturday, Madison - "...2nd Annual Classic Car Show, Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT...Madison Boy's Soccer is proud to sponsor the 2nd Annual Classic Car Show at Hammonasset State Park in Madison, Connecticut, on Saturday, June 14th, from 10am to 4pm. Hammonasset State Park is located at Exit 62 off I-95 on the Connecticut shore. People's Choice Awards will be presented. Entry fee is $10 for show cars, $5 for spectators. The State Park entry fee is waived for show cars only. Spectator cars will be charged the State Park entry fee. Rain date is Saturday, June 21st...(A display ad that was attached to this original announcement) will appear in upcoming editions of The Bargain News. For more information contact John at jtshirley@snet.net ...." This notice was received via an e-mail dated 5/22/2008 from event chairman John Shirley (jtshirley@snet.net). John attached an eye-catching boxed display ad, complete with kool vintage "surf woodie wagon" graphic, in keeping with the "beach theme"--watch for it in Bargain News (or click HERE for a slightly reduced version we modified for the SAAC site)! Additionally, we are so happy to see this event getting rescheduled, after it had been rained out back on its originally scheduled date of April 12th--it's a fun event in a wonderful shoreline location for sure! We had a positively great time checking out the '07 version: http://members.aol.com/foxcraft/MadisonCarShow2007.html . Thanks again Mr. Shirley and the Madison Boys Soccer club for keeping us on the mailing list for this event announcement! (this event listing was originally added to this calendar as of 3/24/2008; it was "re-added" to this calendar as of 5/23/2008)
JUNE 14-15, 2008, Saturday-Sunday, Hebron - Connecticut Military Vehicle Collectors, Inc. (COMVEC) presents: "31st Annual Military Vehicle Show and Flea Market," at the Hebron Fairgrounds, Route 85, Hebron, CT. Gates will open at noon on Friday the 13th (webmaster's note: flyer actually said "Friday the 14th," but we're pretty sure they meant "Friday the 13th") for vendor set up; vendors please contact Barbie Kelleher home 203-269-5888 or cell 203-606-5925 for reservations and questions. Further info: COMVEC, P.O. Box 133, Portland, CT 06480 (this event notice was received via a snail mail notice postmarked 4/22/2008; it was added to this calendar as of 4/26/2008)
JUNE 15, 2008, Sunday, Branford - The Branford Festival's "Classic Car Cruise," at the Branford Town Green. "...Meet at the Cherry Hill commuter lot (near Wal-Mart) at 9:00am for a 9:20am parade with police escort to the Branford Green, or come directly to the Green after 10:00am..." Trophies, dash plaques to first 100 cars, all classic & restored cars & street rods, no fee, much more. Info: Gary Dinello 203-483-5518 or garywelder@sbcglobal.net - or write to the main Branford Festival contact address: The Branford Festival, P.O. Box 853, Branford, CT 06405 - or visit the official web site: http://www.branfordfestival.com/ . Additional info: We had a great time at the 2006 version of the Branford Festival Classic Car Cruise, and put together this report: http://members.aol.com/cgearannex/BfdFestClassCarCruz06.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/9/2008)
JUNE 15, 2008, Sunday, Old Saybrook - "1st Annual Old Saybrook High School Car Show, Sunday, June 15th, 2008, 10am to 3pm, at the Old Saybrook High School Parking Lot, 1111 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook, CT. Directions: Exit 67 off I-95 South, follow signs. Admission: $ 5.00 for show cars, but all donations are welcome. Contact for information: Joe @ 860-575-3468 or Richie @ 860-790-0620. Car dash plaques, trophies, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, DJ, food & drinks sold..." This information was received from our local old car friend Maureen Tary (ananda88@msn.com), who sent it along as part of an e-mail dated 5/19/2008, to which she added the following note: "...Hal Farrington and Jack Tary are assisting the students with a new Car Show that is being put on by the students for the benefit of the Old Saybrook High School. Here is the info, which we are hoping you can add to your calendar and feature on your website. This is the first of many annual car shows there - the students are raising money to build a garage at the school, so they can work on their cars, and learn auto mechanics...." Sounds good to us! And in a follow-up e-mail from the same date, Maureen added: "...the Rain Date for the Old Saybrook HS show is June 22, 2008..." webmaster's additional note: We had originally been running this event under the date of June 7th, but we've just learned that was erroneous information, and we've therefore eliminated the June 7th Old Saybrook High School event listing from this calendar--sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone! (this event listing was added to this calendar as of 5/20/2008)
JUNE 15, 2008, Sunday, Shelton - Annual Shelton Historical Society Father's Day Car Show, sponsored by the Shelton Historical Society... This annual event is held on the grounds of the Shelton History Center whose buildings will be open for tours and is always a popular event with all categories of antique & classic cars represented. Hours: 10a.m. - 3p.m...Location: 70 Ripton Rd., Shelton, CT...Cost: $1 Fathers, $3 guest, <12 free, $7 cars...To register: call Tracy Tate 203-925-1803 or Ed McCreery at 203-330-2216 or e-mail topcat1199@aol.com . Additional info - The Shelton Historical Society's official web site is: http://www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org/ (this event listing was found at the Hemmings Motor News web site, and was added to this calendar as of 4/26/2008)
JUNE 15, 2008, Sunday, North Haven - "...North Haven Police Benevolent Assn. 1st Annual Benefit Car Show, North Haven Middle School, 55 Bailey Road. Registration 8-11am; Show time 10am-3pm; Judging begins at 2pm. Winners must be present to receive trophy. Trophies awarded by ballot. Registration $10; general admission $2; children under 12 free. Rain date = June 29th. Antique, stock, muscle, street rod, classics, trucks, DARE cars, vintage police cruisers. Pre-1985 cut off. Food and music by DJ. No alcohol, no pets, no bikes, no skateboards. Dash plaques to first 200 cars. Info: Office Ted Stockmon 203-464-2289, Sgt Bob Onofrio 203-239-5321 Or Jim Apuzzo 203-281-3019..." (this event listing was found at the Special Interest web site and was added to this calendar as of 5/16/2008)
JUNE 15, 2008, Sunday, Harwinton - "20th Annual Litchfield Bug In," at the Harwinton Fairgrounds, Harwinton, CT. "...All VW Car Show and Swap Meet to be held at the Harwinton Fairgrounds, 1 mile off Route 4 on Locust Road, Harwinton, CT, from 9am to 3pm. Admission is charged, with all proceeds going to charity (Bronc Callahan Community Fund). We average 325 VWs off all types from the early 40s to the latest 2008 models. Over 125 vendors with new and used parts. Camping available at fairgrounds the night before. New modern, clean restrooms. Bug In Bash with free food night before at fairgrounds. Spectators-$7; Showcars-$6; Car and driver-$13; Swap Meet-$30 Includes Driver and ONE helper; Inside buildings and up front vendors-call for info...Camping-$12...Over 100 awards. Many special awards and Best of Show silver bowls. Additional info contact: Chuck Pisconski, McBurney Road, Plymouth, CT 06782, 860-283-5256, vwsplitman@sbcglobal.net ..." (this event notice was received from "Mr. Litchfield Bug In" himself, Chuck Pisconski, via an e-mail dated 4/12/2008; it was added to this calendar as of 4/14/2008)
JUNE 16, 2008, Monday, Wallingford - "...'Connecticut Dragway Reunion'...The Connecticut Street Rod Association presents another night to remember. The Connecticut Dragway Reunion will once again be held at the Mountain Ridge Resort at the top of High Hill in Wallingford, CT. Exit 15 off of I-91. Gates officially open at 5:00pm for participants with a 'Crackle Fest' scheduled for 7:00pm. Participants with their cars enter free, but can make a donation at the gate if they so desire. Spectators are $5.00 and all proceeds are donated to the Wallingford Wishing Well, which is an organization that aids needy families...This event will be dedicated to long time hot rodder and car customizer, 'Red' McCormick who passed from us last year...More info: Pete 860-635-4971 or Don 860-345-4709..." The above paragraph was found posted at the Connecticut Street Rod Association's official web site, http://www.csra.org/ . Additional info - I found an electronic copy of the flyer for this event posted at Ian Targonsky's "100% Kulture" web site (http://www.100percentkulture.com/) and was able to glean a few more details, which are as follows: "...Dash plaques, t-shirts, indoor display area, food available...muscle cars, race cars, hot rods, street rods, customs, special interest vehicles through 1972 only..." And what a wonderful organization that is benefiting from this event, Wallingford Wishing Well--read more about them at their own official web site: http://wallingfordwishingwell.org/ - hats off to CSRA for a great job helping out the Wallingford Wishing Well. (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/30/2008)
JUNE 17, 2008, Tuesday, Middletown - Eastern Chapter Over The Hill Gang Car Club's "Cruisin' On Main Street," Tuesday night. "...about 700 cars came last year, what a night!" Rain date = Wednesday night, June 18. Dash plaques; fun for the whole family; awards for 10 + 1 best of show. "Easy to get to just off Route 9 from north or south; take Route 66 west, then south on Main Street; Route 66 East to Main Street South..." Info: http://ecoverthehillgangcarclub.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/21/2008)
JUNE 18-21, 2008, Wednesday-Saturday, Sturbridge (MASSACHUSETTS) - The International Station Wagon Club's 2008 International Station Wagon Club Convention, at the Publick House Country Motor Lodge, Sturbridge, MA. Station wagon show open to the public = Saturday, June 21, 2008, 12:00-4:00pm . Info: Visit the I.S.W.C. web site for latest developing updates - http://www.iswc.us , or following contacts: Steve 781-329-9462 or sgp358@hotmail.com , Steve 413-642-0611 or losaw20@comcast.net , Gregg 508-320-8876 or stationwagonsnortheast@yahoo.com , Eric 978-524-4113 or ejosephson@brownrudnick.com . Dedicated online event info pages: http://www.iswc.readywebsites.com/page/page/4622751.htm and http://www.cvr.citymax.com/f/JOIN_US_FOR_THE_LARGEST_STATION_WAGON_EVENT_EVER_HELD_IN_NEW.pdf (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/4/2008)
JUNE 21, 2008, Saturday, Riverside - "...2nd Annual Classic, Antique and Exotic Car Show, St. Catherine's Church Parking Lot, 13 Riverside Avenue...Presented by Transportation Assn. of Greenwich...Vehicle entry starting at 9am; end time 3pm, $15 per vehicle, $10 pre-registration, $5 per family...All proceeds to benefit the Transportation Assn. of Greenwich...Antique/Classic cut off at 1982...Trucks and other vehicle types welcome...Peoples Choice for Best In Show...Dash plaques for first 50 entries...Great food, fun, prizes, raffle...Info: 637-4345 (webmaster's note: We assume that's a 203 area code), www.ridetag.org ..." (this event listing was found at the Special Interest web site and added to this calendar as of 6/20/2008)
JUNE 21, 2008, Saturday, Glastonbury - Classic Car Cruise Night at the Irish American Home Society. Quoting from a broadcast e-mail message dated 6/3/2008 from Wally Cone (wcone@ci.rocky-hill.ct.us): "...Classic Car Show, June 21, 2008, Irish American Home, Glastonbury, Connecticut...Hi, My name is Wally Cone of the Irish American Home Society, Inc. We are sponsoring a Classic Car Show on June 21, 2008, 5:00 pm, at the Irish American Home, 132 Commerce Street, Glastonbury, Connecticut. Attached are 3 different flyers. If you could spread the word on this it would be greatly appreciated. We are supporting the Glastonbury Police Department's Police Association in support of their local scholarship funds. I can be reached at the following numbers: 860-529-1085, 860-982-5184 (cell)...Thanks, Wally Cone..." Mr. Cone attached electronic copies of no less than three different flyers for the event, and I'll add here some additional info gleaned from the flyers: "...Classic Car Cruise Night at the Irish American Home Society (to be held on the grounds of the Society headquarters), 132 Commerce Street, Glastonbury, CT, Saturday, June 21, 2008, 5pm to 9pm; entertainment by 'The Nifty Fifties'; $10 per car; $3 per person; children under 16 free; food and drink available...Dress up in '50s garb and compete for a prize...People's/Drivers' Choice awards and prizes. All makes and models welcome...Sponsored by the Glastonbury Police Union...Proceeds benefit The Glastonbury Police Officer's Association...For more information contact: Jim McElroy 416-8646, Wally Cone 529-1085..." Additional info - Here's a directions page I found at the Irish American Home Society's official web site: http://www.irishamericanhome.com/directions.html - looks to be quite easy to get to off of the highway! (this event listing was added to this calendar as of 6/4/2008)
JUNE 22, 2008, Sunday, Wallingford - Constitution State Classics 2008 Antique and Classic Car Show, at Gaylord Hospital, Gaylord Farm Road...Hours: 9:00 to 3:00 pm...Car registration $10.00. All cars and trucks to 1982, and special interest vehicles. Vehicles will not be placed in classes so you can park with your friends. 30 trophies will be awarded. Also door prizes, DJ, and refreshments. Vendors are welcome but must pre-register. Rain date is Sunday, June 29th. For more information or to register: call Bob LaMadeleine 203-879-3167 or Pete Hoffman 860-666-6913..." (this event listing was found at the Hemmings Motor News web site, and was added to this calendar as of 4/26/2008)
JUNE 22, 2008, Sunday, Old Saybrook - "...Sunday Brunch Cruise, Cup and Saucer, 907 Boston Post Road, Lighthouse Shopping Plaza, across from Staples, 12-3pm...Rain Date June 29th...Trophies, music, free food and lots of fun...No entrance fee...Info: Earl Swain, 907 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT, (860) 388-3309 Or (860) 759-0046..." (this event listing was found at the Special Interest web site and added to this calendar as of 6/20/2008)
JUNE 25, 2008, Wednesday, Norwalk - Coachmen Rod & Custom Vintage Car Show, sponsored by Norwalk Parks & Rec., Calf Pasture Beach, Beach Road, Exit 16 off I -95, 5:30pm. 1981 Cut-Off Year. Trophies - Dash Plaques - Goodie Bags - Food - Live Music. Admission: Bring canned food for our food drive. Rain Date: June 26. Info: Call Nick 203-762-0169, e-mail: info@coachmenrodandcustom.com , web site: http://www.coachmenrodandcustom.com . Our mailing address is: Coachmen Rod & Custom Car Club, PO Box 1022, Southport, CT 06890. (this event listing was received from Mark Milosky - marcran@optonline.net - Vice President of the Coachmen Rod & Custom club, via an e-mail dated 3/23/2008; it was added to this calendar as of 3/26/2008)
JUNE 26, 2008, Thursday, Northford - "...Super Bike/Car Cruise Night, at The Trailer Depot, 1037 Middletown Avenue (Route 17), Northford, CT 06472, 5-8pm...food, music, fun, trailers...Bring your bike, hot rod, or classic!...Try a trailer on for size (all makes, models, sizes, open/enclosed)...Get here and Cruise! Info: 800-860-3579 or www.thetrailerdepot.com ..." Webmaster's note: This notice was found in the June 19, 2008 edition of the local Branford-area newspaper, "The Sound," on page 39, within a large display ad--approx. size of ad 10" high by 5 1/2" wide--beyond what we found published, we know nothing else about this event--but it does sound fun! (this event was added to this calendar as of 6/20/2008)
JUNE 28, 2008, Saturday, Bethany - Family Cruise Night, presented by Bethany Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and Bethany Volunteer Fire Department, at Old Airport & Field by BVFD Firehouse, 765 Amity Road, 4pm - 9pm (Rain date = June 29th)...Antique cars, Muscle cars, Motorcycles, Tractors, Touch a Truck, and Firetrucks all welcomed. NOT a judged show...food, live music by Red Line band, bouncy inflatables, face painting & tattoos, fire engine rides. Bring your chairs & blankets and come have fun! Sponsored by Laticrete International, benefiting the Bethany Volunteer Fire Dept. and Auxiliary. Cost: $5 Parking (carload); admission for drivers of 'cruise' vehicles is free and will receive a free food voucher. More info: http://www.bvfdct.com/ - or call Amy Cogill at 203-410-2602 or call Rich Cogill at 203-954-8597 or e-mail to: acogill@barnesgroupinc.com ..." (this event was found listed at the Hemmings web site, with additional details found at the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department web site, and was added to this calendar as of 5/16/2008)
JUNE 29, 2008, Sunday, Wallingford - 1st Annual "Cars For The Kids Car Show." All proceeds go directly to the Greater New Haven Boys and Girls Club (www.bgcnewhaven.org). 10 people choice trophies and 3 specialty awards awarded at 2pm...Show runs 9:00am to 3:00pm...50/50 drawing, raffle prizes, and music. The Cars for the Kids Car Show is sponsored by Barberino Brothers Nissan (www.barberinonissan.com) and hosted by The Charter Oak Firebirds Club (www.charteroakbirds.com). The show is to be held at Barberino Nissan, 505 North Colony Rd./Rt. 5, Wallingford, CT, 203-467-4482. Rain Date July 6th. $10.00 entrance fee. (this event listing was added to this calendar as of 5/8/2008)
JULY 5, 2008, Saturday, Woodbury - Charles "Chick" Stockwell Fund Raiser/Picnic, 66 Peter Road, Woodbury, CT - Quoting from an e-mail dated 6/18/2008, that was received from Joseph Barlow (jbarlow@photronics.com): "...Please join us to raise money for one of Danbury Racearena's most popular driver and nine time track champion Chick Stockwell. Donations of pictures, Racearena Reviews, or other memorabilia would also be appreciated. Starting at noon and ending "whenever", we would also ask that you BYOB and Food...Peter Rd. is about 4 or 5 miles west of the center of Woodbury, off of Rt. 47.; Peter Rd. is a right off of Rt. 47...You can mail items to: Chick Stockwell, c/o Tom Stockwell, 66 Peter Rd., Woodbury, Ct. 06798-1907..." webmaster's note: After I got the listing posted onto our online Calendar page, I wrote back to the person who sent me the event notice, advising that it was posted; they then wrote back and thanked me for the help, in light of the "terrible thing" that had happened to Mr. Stockwell. I wrote one more follow-up and asked what the terrible thing was--turns out this man's house and barn were lost in a fire last week. I did some googling and found a few local media stories: Republican American - http://www.rep-am.com/news/347729.txt , News Times - http://www.newstimes.com/ci_9637958?source=most_emailed , WFSB Channel 3 - http://www.wfsb.com/news/16589596/detail.html . I also remembered having seen a restored race car listed as being Chick Stockwell's, when I visited the Golden Age of Trucking Museum (Middlebury, CT) back in early 2007 (ref: http://members.aol.com/cgearannex/GoldenAgeTruckMusFeb07.html), though I don't know if the same vehicle is one of those that was lost in last week's fire. Anyway, that's as much as I know--thought it was worth passing this additional information along. (this event listing was added to this calendar as of 6/19/2008; additional background info was added as of 6/23/2008)
JULY 9, 2008, Wednesday, Glastonbury - "...Classic Car Show, Welles Street Riverfront Park, 6pm...Rain Date July 30th...Parking is on grass...Enter on the gravel road behind the Community Center...Bring your car, 1983 or older to show off...Cars will be on display before and during the 7pm Four Seasons Tribute Band concert that will be taking place at the Park...Goodie bags for the first 100 cars...Food vendors will be there, or bring your own picnic...No pets or dogs allowed...Interested in having your classic car in the Show? Contact Jill Beckett at the Glastonbury Chamber 860-659-3587 or at jill@glastonburychamber.com ..." (this event listing was found at the Special Interest web site and was added to this calendar as of 6/16/2008)
JULY 11-13, 2008, Friday-Sunday, Bethany - The Nutmeg State Fly Wheelers' 2nd Annual Antique Tractor & Hit And Miss Engine Show, Plus Old Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles...at the Old Bethany Airport...Vendors wanted...Camping for vendors...3-day show-July 11, 12, 13...Rain dates = July 18, 19, 20...Info or to register, call Steve at 203-247-2579, or Jim Briglia at 203 879 7234, or email delco52@yahoo.com ...Friday 7:00 set up...$20/vendors..." Taking note of the "...Plus Old Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles..." wording in their listing appearing at the Hemmings Motor News web site (a similar listing also appears on craigslist for northwest CT), I ended up sending a message to the listed e-mail contact (delco52@yahoo.com), inquiring about whether there is any recommended day out of the three for old car folks to show up, and received a very prompt and courteous response, as follows (from an e-mail dated 2/27/2008): "...Fri., Sat., Sun...show your car, whatever old stuff you have...if you want a vendors spot you camp for free...you can leave the car Fri. to Sun.--we will be there 24/7 for the show...Any questions email delco52@yahoo.com or call me (in Connecticut, days) 203 247 2579, ask for Steve..." Additional info - Old Bethany Airport is located on Route 63, Amity Road, in Bethany, CT--no street address I could find, but it appears to be approximately across the street from Munson Road--so if you know how to get to Munson Road off of Route 63, you're all set. Sounds like a unique event, worth checking out! (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/27/2008)
JULY 13, 2008, Sunday, Haddam - The 13th Annual 'Rollin' On The River Car Show,' at Haddam Meadows State Park, Route 154 (Saybrook Road), Haddam, CT, sponsored by the Haddam Lions Club. Event is "rain or shine" (no rain date). Quoting from a follow-up e-mail dated 3/19/2008 that I received from Kevin Cross (kevincross@comcast.net): "...This will be the 13th year for the show, and the date is Sunday July 13th...Time is from 9-2 (7am admission for show cars, vendors, & swap meet)...18 classes with a featured class for Firebirds and Trans-Ams this year...Entrant-judged, with 3 trophies per class, and a Best of Show...Dash plaques to the first 300 cars...Show cars $10, Vendors $10, Walk-in spectator donation $3...Food & soft drinks available, music provided--bring the family!...Come on back--we are planning another great show. If you have any questions just let me know...Kevin Cross..." Sounds great, Kevin, and thanks again for the updates! For further show info: Paul 860-345-2615 ; for further vendor info: Kevin Cross 860-345-3949, fax 860-345-4483, kevincross@comcast.net . Additional info - Please be sure to check out this feature page showcasing the positively great time we had attending the 2005 version of this fantastic antique auto event, in a beautiful rural setting: http://members.aol.com/cgearannex/ROTRShow2005.html . We also found a State of CT DEP informational web site for the Haddam Meadows State Park, which contains overall info and directions: http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?A=2716&Q=325206 . (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/20/2008; a few additional details, per an electronic copy of the official event flyer that Kevin Cross sent to us in early May, were added here as of 5/8/2008)
JULY 13, 2008, Sunday, Guilford - Corvette Car Show, at Moroso Performance Products, Goose Lane Exit (#59) off of I-95. Even if you don't go inside to the car show itself, there is a lot of fun to be had browsing the spectator parking (yeah, mostly late model, but still pretty cool to see that many 'Vettes in one place)--see our report from 2005: http://members.aol.com/foxcraft/MorosoVetteSpecPark2005.html . Rain date is Sunday, July 20th. Info: Club Corvette of CT, http://www.clubcorvettect.com/ (this event listing was added to this calendar as of 6/4/2008)
JULY 27, 2008, Sunday, Guilford (confirmed!) - "Time Machines 2008," 30th Annual Car Show & Flea Market, presented by the CT Area Classic Thunderbird Club, Inc. We've just heard, as of a mid-February 2008 e-mail message from car show chairman Fred Klaus, that the 2008 version of the big Time Machines antique auto show & flea market has a new home base: The Guilford Fairgrounds! Quoting from Fred's e-mail dated 2/15/2008: "...It is official. The Time Machines Car Show and Flea Market has moved from Durham to the *Guilford Fairgrounds.* It will be held on July 27th (always the fourth Sunday in July). We think the Guilford Fairgrounds offer much improved facilities, just off I-95 exit 59. There is a larger area for show cars, spectator parking, and permanent bathrooms. We will have numerous food vendors so we will have no lines. The layout is excellent. We will do more advertising this year and hopefully the show will be as big as ever. With this new location we have room to grow. ..." Thanks Fred for the very exciting updates, and readers please be aware we'll be updating this listing as we hear more about the all-new-for-08 details! Meanwhile, you can snail mail your event inquiries to: CT Area Classic T-Birds, Inc., P.O. Box 833, Plainville, CT 06062, and also check the official event web site for updates: http://www.geocities.com/tbirdsofconn/timemach.html . Additional info: The Guilford Fairgrounds is located on Lovers Lane, which is just slightly southeast of the Guilford Green, and just off of Boston Street (Route 146). The Fairgrounds are also partially bordered by Stone House Lane at the south side. The Guilford Fair also has their own web site: http://www.guilfordfair.org/ - however I checked it for directions on how to get to the Fairgrounds, and only found directions to the Fair's shuttle bus stations. If you plug in the official mailing address for Guilford Fair Concessions into Mapquest, however, you'll get a very good idea of where you want to head for: 111 Lovers Lane, Guilford, CT 06437 (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/10/2007; very important updates added as of 2/18/2008)
JULY 27, 2008, Sunday, Moodus - Antique Auto Parade & Display at the Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival, Sunrise Resort, Route 151, Moodus, CT. "...Join the Antique Automobile Parade & Display at The Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival 2008! Antique Cars and Traditional Jazz Music--It's A Great Combination! The Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival invites antique automobiles & their owners once again to be a part of this year's event. The 2008 G.C.T.J.F. will run the weekend of July 25th-27th, Friday-Sunday, at the beautiful Sunrise Resort in Moodus, CT, with the Antique Auto Parade & Display taking place on Sunday, July 27th. After a short morning "kickoff" parade around the grounds, a special display parking area for the participating antique autos is provided directly adjacent to one of the main Festival tents, to allow interested Jazz Festival attendees to be able to view the old cars up close, and also to allow the antique auto owners to be able to Enjoy the Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival!..." Vehicles invited: Antique Autos at least 25 years old (1983 & older model year; "No Coolers Please"). Entered antique autos receive: Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival passes for the driver & a guest, with kids free. Arrival time*: 10:15am; NOTE: Antique Autos should use the main entrance, proceed directly to the Jazz Festival entrance gate; stop at the gate to receive your passes (* = Or adjust your arrival time accordingly for the 9:15am Gospel Service). Antique Auto Parade & Display: 10:30am - on. Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival Antique Auto Parade & Display info contacts: Charlie Gunn, telephone 203-488-2860, e-mail cgunn01@snet.net or Diane & Steve Mierz, telephone 203-481-1930, e-mail CommonGear@aol.com . Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival info about the Festival itself - web site: http://www.ctjazz.org/ | telephone: 1-800-HOT-EVENT | snail mail: The Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival, P.O. Box 548, Branford, CT 06405. And to find out more about the Sunrise Resort, including directions, by visiting their web site: http://www.sunriseresort.com/ . And finally, please also be sure to visit the "Online Flyer" for antique auto participation at the Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival, located at: http://members.aol.com/cgextras/JzzFstFlyer.html . (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/26/2008)
JULY 30, 2008, Wednesday, Norwalk - Coachmen Rod & Custom Vintage Car Show, sponsored by Norwalk Parks & Rec., Calf Pasture Beach, Beach Road, Exit 16 off I -95, 5:30pm. 1981 Cut-Off Year. Trophies - Dash Plaques - Goodie Bags - Food - Live Music. Admission: Bring canned food for our food drive. Rain Date: July 31. Info: Call Nick 203-762-0169, e-mail: info@coachmenrodandcustom.com , web site: http://www.coachmenrodandcustom.com . Our mailing address is: Coachmen Rod & Custom Car Club, PO Box 1022, Southport, CT 06890. (this event listing was received from Mark Milosky - marcran@optonline.net - Vice President of the Coachmen Rod & Custom club, via an e-mail dated 3/23/2008; it was added to this calendar as of 3/26/2008)
AUGUST 3, 2008, Sunday, Stony Creek - "Cars On The Lawn," Church of Christ, 1:00pm, 192 Thimble Islands Road, Stony Creek, CT. "...An informal gathering of classic, antique, special interest vehicles on the lawn of Christ Church, in conjunction with the Blessing Of The Fleet at the harbor across the street. No judging, no prizes; just show up and show off your favorite vehicle!..." webmaster's note: I stopped in to the Stony Creek Post Office on Thursday, July 3rd, 2008, and noticed a posting for this event--I copied down everything that was written on the posted flyer--and have transcribed it here. There were no contacts listed for additional info, or anything else. (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/3/2008)
AUGUST 3, 2008, Sunday, East Hampton - Belltown Antique Car Club's "42nd Annual Vintage Motorcar Meet" at Haddam Neck Fairgrounds, off of Route 151. "...All stock vehicles through 1969 welcome...hot rods are welcome for display and admiration--no judging..." Info: Belltown Antique Car Club, P.O. Box 211, East Hampton, CT 06424, e-mail: belltowncarclub@yahoo.com , web site: http://www.belltownantiquecarclub.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/4/2008)
AUGUST 3, 2008, Sunday, Beacon Falls - "...Beacon Falls Lions Club 6th Annual Benefit Car and Bike Show, at Woodland Regional High School, 135 Back Rimmon Road, Beacon Falls, CT. Rain date = August 10th. "The Largest Car and Bike Show in the Valley!" Over 130 trophies and 52 categories...8 new categories for motorcycles; motorcycle trophies are sponsored and judged by Connecticut Custom Cycles and Refinishing, Beacon Falls, CT. Dash plaques and goodie bags for the first 250 cars. Breakfast and lunch will be served. 50/50 raffle and Chinese raffle (great prizes and giveaways). Admission $10, pre-registration $8. Opens 8am, trophies at 2:30pm. Vendors needed. Questions email mikecarrafiello@aol.com , or call 203 729 3212, or check our car club's web site - http://www.roundtowncruisers.com/ - for details about our Monday night cruise, and updates for the car show..." (this information was received via an e-mail from Flacarf@aol.com dated 4/13/2008; it was added to this calendar as of 4/14/2008; additional updated information provided by Mike - Flacarf@aol.com - in his e-mail dated 4/18/2008 was added here as of 4/21/2008)
AUGUST 20, 2008, Wednesday, Norwalk - Coachmen Rod & Custom Vintage Car Show, sponsored by Norwalk Parks & Rec., Calf Pasture Beach, Beach Road, Exit 16 off I -95, 5:30pm. 1981 Cut-Off Year. Trophies - Dash Plaques - Goodie Bags - Food - Live Music. Admission: Bring canned food for our food drive. Rain Date: August 21. Info: Call Nick 203-762-0169, e-mail: info@coachmenrodandcustom.com , web site: http://www.coachmenrodandcustom.com . Our mailing address is: Coachmen Rod & Custom Car Club, PO Box 1022, Southport, CT 06890. (this event listing was received from Mark Milosky - marcran@optonline.net - Vice President of the Coachmen Rod & Custom club, via an e-mail dated 3/23/2008; it was added to this calendar as of 3/26/2008)
AUGUST 29-SEPTEMBER 1, 2008, Friday-Monday, Lakeville - Lime Rock Park's "'Rolex Vintage Festival Presented by BMW'...The Rolex Vintage Festival is one of the largest vintage automobile celebrations in the East, showcasing a diverse field of race cars on Friday, Saturday and Monday that can span eight decades, from timeless pre-war classics to the roar of historic Trans-Am machines and exotic prototypes from the 1980s..." Info: 1-800-RACE-LRP or the event web site: http://www.limerockfallfestival.com/index.html or main Lime Rock Park web site: http://www.limerock.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/12/2008)
AUGUST 31, 2008, Sunday, Westbrook - "...5th Annual Labor Day Weekend Car Show, at the Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784, Seaside Avenue, Westbrook, CT 06498; 9:00am to 2:00pm. Rain date = Monday, September 1st. Hosted by The Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers (Marty's/Ray's cruise staff). $10.00 entry fee. Dash plaques to the first 100 cars. Best of Show, 40 trophies, door prizes, goody bags. 'Come cruise Long Island Sound and the beautiful beach - Cruisin' the 50s way.' Sponsored by The Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784. For more information call 203-457-0789..." The above text came from a flyer that was attached to the following 1/24/2008 e-mail from Lucille Sharp (shorelinecruisers@comcast.net) of the Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers organization; Lucille wrote: "...Hi Steve, Would you list our Labor Day Car show in your monthly newsletter. We welcome you to join us. Hope to see you cruisin this season. For more information please email us at shorelinecruisers@comcast.net . Thank You, Lucille Sharp SRTC..." Sounds good to us, Lucille, and we do hope to be there! *4/14/2008 update: Lucille from Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers sent us along a heads-up about their new official web site also; in her email dated 4/13/2008, Lucille wrote: "...We have a new web site for The Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers could you ad it to our cruise & show info?... http://www.shorelinecruiserssrtc.com/ ... Thank You, Lucille.." I know we missed the '07 version, but we've always loved the fun & relaxed atmosphere at the Westbrook Elks Lodge events that the Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers folks do such a great job with, and we prepared a report about the most wonderful time we had participating in the '06 version of the event, which is viewable online at: http://members.aol.com/foxcraft/WestbrookLaborDayShow06.html . There also is the Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784's official web site, where you can find directions to their beautiful seaside facility: http://www.ctelks.org/LocalLodges/Westbrook.htm (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/25/2008; updated with the Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers' new web site as of 4/14/2008)
SEPTEMBER 3, 2008, Wednesday, Norwalk - Coachmen Rod & Custom Vintage Car Show, sponsored by Norwalk Parks & Rec., Calf Pasture Beach, Beach Road, Exit 16 off I -95, 5:30pm. 1981 Cut-Off Year. Trophies - Dash Plaques - Goodie Bags - Food - Live Music. Admission: Bring canned food for our food drive. Rain Date: September 4. Info: Call Nick 203-762-0169, e-mail: info@coachmenrodandcustom.com , web site: http://www.coachmenrodandcustom.com . Our mailing address is: Coachmen Rod & Custom Car Club, PO Box 1022, Southport, CT 06890. (this event listing was received from Mark Milosky - marcran@optonline.net - Vice President of the Coachmen Rod & Custom club, via an e-mail dated 3/23/2008; it was added to this calendar as of 3/26/2008)
SEPTEMBER 7, 2008, Sunday, East Haven - East Haven Fall Festival Car Show, 9am-3pm, at the East Haven Town Green; $5/car "...Fun for the whole family, kid rides, food/craft booths, live entertainment, DJ, trophies @ 3pm..." Info: Wayne 203-469-7823 or John 203-467-9540 or email: wsandf@comcast.net (this event was found listed at the Hemmings Motor News web site and was added to this calendar as of 1/4/2008)
SEPTEMBER 7, 2008, Sunday, Brooklyn - 49th Annual Yankee Yesteryear Car Club Auto Show & Swap Meet; Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Route 169, Brooklyn, CT. 85 trophies, 1983 cutoff for show cars, car corral Info: 860-774-6465 (auto show) or 860-564-7277 (swap meet) or 860-564-5639 (swap meet); or visit YYCC web site: http://www.yycc.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/21/2008)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2008, Saturday, North Haven - The Animal Haven's "13th Annual Walk-A-Dog-A-Thon," 10:00am, North Haven Town Green. As always, we must note that this is NOT an old-car event, but we are big time fans & supporters of The Animal Haven, and greatly appreciate all they do to help pets in need of good homes. The "W.A.D.A.T." also happens to be great fun-if you have a dog and like to take it for walks, please consider participating. It is also a very important fundraiser for The Animal Haven. Info: www.theanimalhaven.com or write The Animal Haven, 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT 06473 or call 203-239-2641 (this event added to this calendar as of 1/31/2008)
SEPTEMBER 21, 2008, Sunday, Westport - Fairfield County Gold Coast Concours d'Elegance, Fairfield County Hunt Club, Westport, CT. Info: http://www.fairfieldcountyconcours.com/ (this event added to this calendar as of 1/12/2008)
SEPTEMBER 21, 2008, Sunday, Norwich - 23rd Eastern Connecticut Auto Show, Dodd Stadium, 14 Stott Avenue, Norwich, CT 06360. Info: http://www.ecautoshow.com (this event added to this calendar as of 2/9/2008)
SEPTEMBER 21, 2008, Sunday, Simsbury - The Simsbury Flying Club/EAA Chapter 324 and Valley Classic Wheels Car Club's "23rd Annual Simsbury Fly-In", at Simsbury Airport, 94 Wolcott Road, Simsbury, CT 06070. 8:00am to 3:00pm. Rain date = Sunday, September 28, 2008. "...Warbirds, Antique, New & Experimental Aircraft, Helicopters, State Police Planes, Sky Diving, Classic Cars, Breakfast & Lunch, and so much more!..." Info: www.simsburyairport.com or http://www.valleyclassicwheels.com/ . Additional info - My son and I attended this event for the first time in 2007, with one of our old VWs, and had a positively fantastic time--the mix of old cars and old aircraft (with many actual flying demos) is positively unique and positively exciting! Please be sure to check out our just-completed report about our experiences at the '07 version, viewable online now at: http://members.aol.com/cgearannex/SimsburyFlyIn2007.html - wow, was that a seriously cool event! I must say, we're certainly looking forward to attending the '08 version... (this event added to this calendar as of 2/9/2008)
SEPTEMBER 21, 2008, Sunday, Southbury - "Southbury 2008," The 38th Annual Roaring 20s Antique & Classic Car Show & Flea Market, Southbury Training School, Southbury, CT. Rain date = 9/27/2008. Cut-off year 1972. Info: 860-836-1991 - or e-mail: president@roaring-20s.org - or visit the official web site for complete info: http://www.roaring-20s.org/main/car_show_info.htm (this event added to this calendar as of 7/12/2008)
OCTOBER 5, 2008, Sunday, Madison - The Connecticut Street Rod Association's 8th Annual "Connecticut USA Car Show," at Hammonasset State Park, in Madison, CT. Rain or shine event. "As in the past, CSRA will donate all proceeds from this show to the CT Breast Health Initiative." Entrance donation is $5 per person. Street rods, antiques, trucks, show cars, and bikes are all welcome. More info: Ron Wilkos 860-684-4282. Additional info - We had a great time attending the 2005 version of this wonderful event, reference our online report - http://members.aol.com/cgearannex/CSRAHammonasset2005.html - and we salute Connecticut Street Rod Association (C.S.R.A. - http://www.csra.org/) for the wonderful job they do with this event, and the very important cause it supports. In case you weren't aware, Hammonasset Beach State Park is a very beautiful Connecticut shoreline state park, and is conveniently located at Exit 62 off of Interstate 95; here is the CT DEP's informational web site about this beautiful park: http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2716&q=325210 . Finally, we also wish to put in a "plug" for a fantastic independent organization we belong to that is dedicated to preserving Hammonasset, Beach State Park, the "Friends of Hammonasset" - http://www.friendsofhammonasset.org/ (this event listing was found at the CSRA's web site, and was added to this calendar as of 5/8/2008)
OCTOBER 8-11, 2008, Wednesday-Saturday, Hershey (PENNSYLVANIA) - AACA Eastern Division National Fall Meet (a.k.a.: "Hershey Holy Week"), Hershey, PA. Info: www.aaca.org or http://local.aaca.org/hershey/fallmeet.htm . (this event added to this calendar as of 10/28/2007)
OCTOBER 11, 2008, Saturday, Groton - Groton's Fall Festival Car Show, at Grasso Technical High School, on Route 1 in Groton (across from Poquonnock Plains Park, the site of the arts & crafts festival, food vendors, and other family related activities), 10:00am to 4:00pm. All types of cars are welcome! There will be awards for individual vehicles, club participation, classic class, foreign and domestic, antique, furthest entry, and more. Cost is $5 per vehicle. Info: Ben Morse 860-536-5682 or e-mail: bmorse@town.groton.ct.us . More info: http://grotonbiz.com/fallfest.html . And looking at the "grotonbiz" web site, I also noticed the phrase "Rain or Shine," so adding that tid-bit for what it's worth... Additional info - From what I can see, Poquonnock Plains Park is located at 150 Fort Hill Road, in Groton, CT (for you Mapquesters); it also appears that Fort Hill Road in that area is also US Route 1. (this event listing was found at the Hemmings Motor News web site and was added to this calendar as of 6/4/2008)
OCTOBER 18, 2008, Saturday, New Britain - Klingberg Antique Auto Show, at Klingberg Family Centers, 370 Linwood Street, New Britain, CT 06052. Rain date = Sunday, October 19, 2008. Show time 10:00am to 4:00pm. General admission $5; children under 12 free; no dogs please. All spectators park at New Britain Rock Cats Stadium at Willow Brook Park; shuttle bus service provided (handicap busses also). Antique vehicle registration $8.00 (includes everyone in the car). Cut off year 1972. Not a judged meet but approximately 25 trophies are awarded by major show sponsors, mayor of New Britain, and other dignitaries. Trailer parking available. Gate opens for antique cars at 8:30am. Cars owners are requested to stay until 3:00pm. "A splendid way to spend an autumn day" Info: http://www.klingberg.org/antique/show.shtml . Additional note: We realize this is not a "Shoreline" event, but we do have a long history with the Klingberg show, and appreciate that it is a very important fundraiser for this fine organization. It's also a heck of a lot of fun, and a positively magnificent location, with spectacular views of the surrounding fall foliage! (this event added to this calendar as of 2/27/2008)
OCTOBER 18, 2008, Saturday, South Glastonbury - "...The 3rd Annual Hot Rod & Kustom Fall Out, presented by 100% Kulture and One Arm Bandit Striping, at the Elks Pavilion, 98 Woodland Street, South Glastonbury, CT 06037 (10 minutes outside of Hartford). Rain Date = Saturday, October 25, 2008 Old Skool Hot Rods, Kustoms, Classics, Choppers, Bobbers, and Café Racers. Music, Food, Booze, and Raffle for Kool Prizes. $10 entry fee per person. Pre-1965 vehicles only; no kit cars, trailer queens, or billet rides. Info: hotrodfallout@yahoo.com or 860-430-9580..." Additional info: http://www.100percentkulture.com/Main/Fallout.html (this event added to this calendar as of 5/16/2008)
OCTOBER 19, 2008, Sunday, Seymour - "...The Seymour Lions 39th Annual Benefit Car show, a judged show. Rain date = Sunday October 26, 2008. Antique, Custom, Stock, Hot Rod, Muscle, Street Rod, Classics, Trucks. Specialty automotive vendors area; Professional Photographer on site. Vendor space available. Breakfast and Lunch available; music by a DJ. Location: M.P.I. Corporation, Silvermine Industrial Park, Rt. 67 & Cogwheel Lane, Seymour, CT 06483. Registration 8:00am to 11:00am; general admission 8:30am - 2:00pm; awards 2:00pm. Prices: Pre-registration by September 16th = $8.00; registration after September 16th = $10.00; general admission (under 12 free) = $3.00. "All winners must be present to receive trophy." For information call: Robert Barbieri 203-410-9401... Additional info - Mr. Robert Barbieri sent us one copy of the official flyer for this event, and the info posted above is essentially only the front side of the flyer--the second side has all of the (many!) car show classes listed, plus detailed directions on how to get there from several starting points-you might wish to contact Mr. Barbieri ASAP to request a copy of the flyer for all of this information, PLUS it also contains the pre-registration form that you can fill out and send in (to save money on registering your car-must be done no later than September 16th)...Mr. Barbieri's phone number is shown above, or you can also write to him at: Seymour Lion Robert Barbieri, 136 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia, CT 06401. Finally, since most SAAC readers considering going are probably located somewhere in the greater New Haven area, here are the "From New Haven" directions: "...Whalley Avenue to Amity Road (CT-63). Turn left onto CT-67/Seymour Road. Continue to follow CT-67 for 2.88 miles; turn left onto Cogwheel Lane 0.24 miles..." (this event added to this calendar as of 6/29/2008)
NOVEMBER 9, 2008, Sunday, Bristol - "The Connecticut Street Rod Association '19th Annual fall Swap Meet'...CSRA presents it's 19th Annual Fall Swap Meet. It will be held on November 9th, 2008 in the Lake Compounce parking lot. 6:00am - 3:00pm, rain or shine. Saturday set-ups are ok but no staying overnight. The parking lot is lit and secure. Due to insurance regulations, no one is allowed to drive a vehicle inside of the swap meet except approved CSRA people. CSRA will be glad to assist anyone in removing parts from the swap meet area. We do this free of charge, but will take donations for the Ct Breast Cancer Research Fund. Spectators: $10.00, free parking for car. 15'X20' Vendor spots: $40.00 each. Cars for sale: $20.00 + additional $20.00 for trailers. Take exit 31 off of I-84, from either direction, and follow the signs to the swap meet. More info, call 203-697-9113..." Additional info - The Connecticut Street Rod Association's web site may also be consulted for additional info: www.csra.org - and you can also write to the organization at: C.S.R.A., P.O. Box 1517, Wallingford, CT 06492 (this event added to this calendar as of 7/3/2008)
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IMPORTANT: Since the world of Cruise Night listings seems to be especially filled with old, out-of-date information--which has, on occasion, led to frustrating drives to non-existent cruises (we speak from direct personal experience!)--we've decided to do our best to only list confirmed listings (though we still urge you to call ahead before making any long trips, since we cannot guarantee anything), which we'll clearly highlight with a noticeable color--we used red for confirmed '07's (*3/11/2008 update: we've since moved all of the obsolete 2007 stuff to a calendar archive page)--and are going back to fuchsia for the confirmed '08's, since that's what we've also been doing for the 2008 car show listings above... Anyway, now that it's the New Year, if you have any confirmed 2008 cruise event listings, please send us yours--especially those Shoreline-oriented, for inclusion here--Thanks!
SUNDAYS (2nd and 4th of the month; please note revised season kickoff date: 6/8), North Haven (confirmed for 2008) - "...Cruise Nights 2008: Presented by the F.O.R.D. Car Club of Wallingford. Come on down and join us for our 16th season of cruising at Dino's Seafood Restaurant on Route 5, 1 mile south of Wharton Brook Park (Exit 13 off of I-91) in North Haven, CT. Our first cruise for 2008 will be on Sunday, June 8th (NOTE: this is a revised start date, per a 3/7/2008 update from Jack Danovich--see below), then will be held on the second and forth Sunday's of the month, through October 12th, with a rain date of the following Sunday. All cruises run from 4:00 to 8:00 pm and feature a D.J. spinning great classic tunes, 50/50 raffle, giveaways and of course Dino's great food is always available! Three trophies are awarded every cruise night with all winners chosen by participant voting. Sorry, no motorcycles allowed. There is no cutoff date, but the F.O.R.D. Club does reserve the right to refuse entry to any vehicle. For additional info please call (860) 685-0688. E-mail inquires can be sent to jdanovich@snet.net ..." We appreciate our friend Jack Danovich of the F.O.R.D. club sending us along this ready-to-use event listing, via his e-mail dated 2/26/2008. *Update as of 3/7/2008: Quoting from Jack Danovich's e-mail message dated 3/7/2008: "...Had our monthly FORD club meeting last night and we will not be starting our 2008 cruise night season until Sunday, June 8th. The rest of the schedule for the season remains the same. The reason for the change is the original May 25th date is the same day of the Quinnipiac show and also Dino's (our location) will not be open on the 25th. If you could make the start date change to our cruise night ad (no rush) we would appreciate it...." No problem, Jack--and thanks for the heads-up! I guess I should probably also add the Quinnipiac event to our calendar at the same time... We sure had a fantastic time attending one of these fine events back in June of 2006, with our report viewable online at: http://members.aol.com/cgearannex/DnosNrthHvnCruzJune06.html - and we are greatly looking forward to getting back to more of the F.O.R.D. club Dino's cruises this coming season! (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/27/2008; revised start date listed as of 3/7/2008)
MONDAYS, New London (confirmed for 2008) - Ocean Beach Park Classic Car Cruise Night, starts Monday, May 12, 2008. "...Every Monday night throughout the summer, it's the "KOOL101 Classic Car Cruise Night." Bring the whole family down and swing to the oldies during the Cruise Night Classic Car Show. A live DJ spins the sounds of the '50s and '60s while a parade of Classic Cars lines the Boardwalk. Play a round of miniature golf or ride the rides for a special Cruise Night price of $1.01. Cap off the evening with a Carvel ice cream cone. And parking is free!..." Be sure to check the Ocean Beach Park official web site for more info: http://www.ocean-beach-park.com/ and detailed directions to Ocean Beach Park in New London can also be found at: http://www.ocean-beach-park.com/contact.htm . We wish to thank Dave Sugrue of O.B.P. for his helpfully following up with us after we inquired about the 2008 O.B.P. cruising season--in his note dated 2/24/2008, Dave wrote: "...Steve, Thanks as always for your support of our KOOL101 Cruise Night
