THE OBSOLETE SAAC Calendar ARCHIVE of SELECTED Upcoming Shoreline-Area Antique Auto Events FROM LAST YEAR

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(Last updated 3/11/2008)

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CAR EVENTS

JANUARY 1, 2007, Monday, “Everywhere” – Welcome to ‘Official Antique Status’ all 1982 model year vehicles!

JANUARY 5-7, 2007, Friday-Sunday, Boston (MASSACHUSETTS) – Town Fair Tires World of Wheels, Bayside Expo & Executive Conference Center, 200 Mount Vernon, Boston, MA 02125. General admission $14; children 6-12 years $5; children 5 and under free. Discount coupons available at Town Fair Tires. Hours: Friday 5pm-11pm; Saturday 10am-11pm; Sunday 10am-8pm. Info: http://www.autorama.com/casi/boston.htm - Entry information: Dick Royer 401-766-8591 or royer@worldofwheels.com (this event was found in the 12/17-12/27/06 Special Interest Vehicles and was added to this calendar as of 12/20/2006)

JANUARY 7, 2007, 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 2007 dates: Sunday February 4th, Sunday March 4th), 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 413-786-0013, Virginia O'Rourke 413-584-6777. I received a very nice e-mail response from Chet Wojcik (ModelAFord@aol.com) on 10/20/2006, 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: "Hi Steve, We are ON for the Powder Mill Flea Market starting the 1st Sunday in December, 1st Sunday of January, and same for February and March." I had asked if there were any updates relative to last winter's listings for the Powder Mill Flea Markets, and Chet replied: "Nothing has changed but the dates." Sounds good to us, Chet--thanks for the info! 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 10/22/2006)

JANUARY 11-FEBRUARY 11, 2007, Middlebury - "Connecticut Built Cars On Display At The Golden Age Of Trucking Museum. Located at 1101 Southford Road; Thursday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 12pm-4pm; Admission $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $5 for children, under 2 years old free. The oldest vehicle on display is a 1903 Locomobile steam car, this rare runabout was manufactured by The Locomobile Company of America located in Bridgeport, CT; the Locomobile Company was in business from 1899 until 1929 and was one of the most expensive and luxurious automobiles built in the United States. A 1914 Trumbull Cycle Car is also on display--another Bridgeport-made vehicle, this car represents a car that was part of the 'cycle car fad' of early automotive history. The Golden Age of Trucking Museum is more than just trucks--the exhibits include horse drawn vehicles, antique autos, race cars, wooden boats and well over 30 restored antique and classic trucks, a Transportation Art Gallery, Gift Shop, and loads of car and truck memorabilia round out the displays. Call for special group rates and more info at (203) 577-2181, www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com " Additional info: from the Golden Age of Trucking Museum web site, I also located their contact e-mail address, which is: info@goldenagetruckmuseum.com , and their info page includes a map & driving directions: http://www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com/about.shtml (this event was found listed at the Special Interest Vehicles web site and was added to this calendar as of 1/8/2007)

JANUARY 19-21, 2007, Friday-Sunday, Allentown (PENNSYLVANIA) – 17th Annual Auto Mania 2007, Agricultural Hall at Allentown Fairgrounds, North 17th/W. Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104. “Pennsylvania’s Largest Heated Indoor Swap Meet & Memorabilia Show.” Parts, memorabilia, services, new products, tires, plus much more for your antique, classic, car or truck. Hours: Friday 4pm-9pm; Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday 9am-3pm. For event info call Bill Miller at Miller Events 717-215-0700 or e-mail to: bill@automaniashows.com . Web site: www.automaniashows.com . Show does not cancel for any reason, including weather. (this event was found in the 12/17-12/27/06 Special Interest Vehicles and was added to this calendar as of 12/20/2006)

JANUARY 20-21, 2007, Saturday-Sunday, West Springfield (MASSACHUSETTS) – Auto Parts Swap ‘n Sell, automotive swap meet & flea market, ~300 vendors, 3 heated indoor acres, one million parts. Eastern States Exposition, Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA. 8am-5pm both days. Adults $8.00; kids 12 & under free. Held in extreme weather. 100s of vendor spaces—reserve space now. New phone: 860-871-6376. *12/29/2006 update: Here is the text of an e-mail dated 11/19/2006 from Racinpr@aol.com: "...Winter Event of Interest to Local Car Clubs...Dear Car Buff, I have come across your email addresses while surfing oldride.com. Start-Finish Productions is hosting an event that may be of interest to your club and its members. The annual Autoparts Swap 'n Sell is scheduled for January 20-21, 2007 at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA. This is the largest indoor all-automotive swap meet in New England with over 350 vendors offering parts and accessories for all automotive applications. Hemmings Motor News recognizes Swap 'n Sell as 'one of the best automotive events in New England.' Please find below a press release with complete details. Any help that you can provide spreading the word would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Happy New Year! Kindest Regards, Ms. Dale Wolbrink, Start-Finish Productions, racinpr@aol.com, (508) 847-0565...For Immediate Release: Media Contact: Ben Dodge (860) 871-6376, Dale Wolbrink, racinpr@aol.com ...Swap ‘n Sell Indoor Swap Meet Quickly Approaching...W. Springfield, MA (December 26, 2006): Start/Finish Productions is proud to host the Annual Swap ‘N Sell Swap Meet on January 20-21, 2007 at the Eastern States Exposition Center, 'Home of the Big E', in West Springfield, MA. Swap ‘n Sell is the largest heated indoor all automotive swap meet in the northeast. Hundreds of vendors offer a huge assortment of new and used parts for all automotive areas of interest. If the New Year ushers in new plans or if the changing of the calendar fosters a new enthusiasm for old projects, Swap ‘N Sell is a one-stop shop for all enthusiasts. Gearheads will find everything necessary for all phases of any automotive job. The Better Living Center on the grounds of the Big E will be transformed into a complete motorsports marketplace. Both buyers and sellers are welcome. Whether readying a racecar for the upcoming season, restoring a custom car or street rod or repairing the daily driver, Swap ‘N Sell is the only place to be on January 20th and 21st. If cleaning out the garage is on the agenda, space rental is available. At Swap “N Sell, it is out with the old in with the new. Vendor space is available by calling (860) 871-6376. Admission tickets will be available at the door for only $8.00 (per day) children are admitted free with a paid adult. Show hours are 8 AM to 5 PM Saturday and Sunday. The Better Living Center is found in the Eastern States Exposition Complex at 1305 Memorial Avenue in West Springfield, MA. Centrally located, the Swap ‘N Sell offers an affordable and convenient way to jump-start the New Year..." (this event listing was found on page 31 of the Fall 2006 issue of Cruisin’ New England magazine; was added to this calendar as of 9/23/2006; significant updates, per a 12/29/2006 e-mail message from Racinpr@aol.com were added here as of 12/29/2006)

JANUARY 26-28, 2007, Friday-Sunday, Hartford – Frank Maratta’s Auto & Cycle Show, Connecticut Expo Center, I-91 Exit 33, Jennings Road, Hartford, CT. Info: blingonwheels@aol.com or 860 347-3625, or web site: http://www.fmautoshow.com/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/20/2006)

FEBRUARY 4, 2007, 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 other upcoming 2007 date: Sunday March 4th), 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 413-786-0013, Virginia O'Rourke 413-584-6777. I received a very nice e-mail response from Chet Wojcik (ModelAFord@aol.com) on 10/20/2006, 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: "Hi Steve, We are ON for the Powder Mill Flea Market starting the 1st Sunday in December, 1st Sunday of January, and same for February and March." I had asked if there were any updates relative to last winter's listings for the Powder Mill Flea Markets, and Chet replied: "Nothing has changed but the dates." Sounds good to us, Chet--thanks for the info! 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 10/22/2006)

FEBRUARY 5-9, 2007, Monday-Friday, Brookline/Boston Area/New England (MASSACHUSETTS) - "Week of Appraisals" (Boston area/New England) in preparation for the April 21, 2007 Bonhams & Butterfields 6th Annual Sale of Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia featuring The Frank Cooke Collection: Part II. To schedule an appointment call B&B motoring department 1-415-503-3447 or John Sweeny, representative of the Larz Anderson Auto Museum at 1-617-522-6547 x22 or johns@shore.net . Info: Bonhams & Butterfields web site: http://www.bonhams.com/us or The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, Larz Anderson Park, 15 Newton Street, Brookline, MA, 617-522-6547, fax 617-524-0170 or http://www.mot.org/ . This info was per a snail mailing from The Larz Anderson Auto Museum that was received in late January 2007. (this event added to this calendar as of 1/26/2007)

FEBRUARY 22-25, 2007, Thursday-Sunday, Atlantic City (NEW JERSEY) – Atlantic City 2007, 34th Annual Atlantic City Vintage Car Auction will feature nearly 600 cars. The world's largest indoor vintage car auction. Held in the prestigious new Atlantic City Convention Center (1 Miss America Way, Atlantic City, NJ 08401). One of the nation's largest facilities. Consign your cars today to G. Potter King, (856) 768-6900. Last years sale was sold out, so call and consign early! Info: G. Potter King, Inc. 500 Grove Ave., Haddon Heights, New Jersey 08035, 1-800-227-3868 (Outside New Jersey), 1-856-573-6969 (New Jersey), 1-856-546-8483 (FAX). Or web site: http://www.acclassiccars.com/info.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/20/2006)

MARCH 4, 2007, 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" (actually, March is the final month this event runs...that is, until December of '07, I suspect...), 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 413-786-0013, Virginia O'Rourke 413-584-6777. I received a very nice e-mail response from Chet Wojcik (ModelAFord@aol.com) on 10/20/2006, 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: "Hi Steve, We are ON for the Powder Mill Flea Market starting the 1st Sunday in December, 1st Sunday of January, and same for February and March." I had asked if there were any updates relative to last winter's listings for the Powder Mill Flea Markets, and Chet replied: "Nothing has changed but the dates." Sounds good to us, Chet--thanks for the info! 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 10/22/2006)

MARCH 24, 2007, Saturday, Middlebury - "...Golden Age of Trucking Museum Saturday Seminar, 11pm-3pm. Guest Speaker: Joshua Davidson, Racing Historian; Presentation on the 1955 Daytona Beach Race, featuring 'Fireball Roberts and his stolen victory.' Meet and Greet for Truck & Car Clubs around CT. Bring a table and chair and tell us about your club, memberships, upcoming events... Lunch included with admission. Members free!..." The Golden Age of Trucking Museum is located at 1101 Southford Road, Middlebury, CT 06762. Further info: Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 203-758-9095, www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com (this event notice was received via an e-mail dated 3/15/2007 from Golden Age of Trucking Museum Associate Director Pamela Palmer, info@goldenagetruckmuseum.com , and was added to this calendar as of 3/16/2007)

APRIL 7, 2007, Saturday, Orange - 6th Annual WPLR/Geico 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 6th Annual 99.1 PLR/Geico 'Spring Classic Car Show'! This show is to benefit the Connecticut Food Bank. All the fun takes place on Saturday April 7th from 10am to 2pm, at a New Location - 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 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 6th Annual 99.1 PLR/Geico Spring Classic Car Show!..." This information was found at the official event web page: http://wplr.com/event_guide/plr_spring_classic_car_show.html (this event was found at the WPLR web site and was added to this calendar as of 3/27/2007)

APRIL 14, 2007, Saturday, Wethersfield - Automobilia Auctions' Annual Spring No Reserve Sale at Clearing House Gallery, Church Street, Wethersfield. Selling 500 lots of fine automobila including rare and desirable auto catalogs, dealer albums, signs, posters, toys, photos, books, and artwork. Preview: April 13, 2-5pm; April 14, 8-11am; auction 11am. Info: Jerry 860-529-7177, CT; e-mail glettieri@cox.net or Dave 802-362-4719, VT, e-mail davidbrownell@adelphia.net ; web site: www.automobiliaauctions.com (this event was found in the Hemmings Motor News March 2007 issue, page 137, and was added to this calendar as of 2/5/2007)

APRIL 14, 2007, Saturday, Middlebury – “Golden Age of Trucking Museum Saturday Seminar," 11pm-3pm. Quoting from an e-mailed Press Release dated 4/7/2007, that was received from Assistant Director Pam Palmer: “…Attention Car/Truck Enthusiasts: Saturday Seminar at The Golden Age of Trucking Museum…The Golden Age of Trucking Museum will be presenting a Saturday Seminar on Saturday, April 14, 2007 from 11:00am – 3:00pm. The seminar will take place at the museum located at 1101 Southford Road, Middlebury, CT 06762. Guest Speaker: Kevin Brown, Owner and restorer of Jimmy Smith’s 1936 Ford 3 Window Coupe. This Seminar will be a discussion and video presentation on: The History of The Danbury Racearena. Three restored racecars will be on display. Meet some of the original racecar drivers. Lunch will be provided. The seminar is free with your admission to the museum. Museum members admitted free of charge. For further information please call 203-577-2181. Please join us for an informative and exciting day. If you would like more information, please call 203-577-2181 or email info@goldenagetruckmuseum.com ...” Two photos were also attached to the press release, with the following descriptive info: “…(The first photo) is Thomas Stockwell, Jr., grandson of racecar driver Chick Stockwell (with race car no. 14). (The second photo) is Jimmy Smith's 1936 Ford, owned by Kevin Brown (race car no. 3)…” (webmaster's note: I’ve uploaded and hyperlinked both photos for this listing). Contacts: Kathi or Pam, Telephone: 203-577-2181, Email: info@goldenagetruckmuseum.com . The Golden Age of Trucking Museum is located at 1101 Southford Road, Middlebury, CT 06762. Further info: Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 203-758-9095, http://www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com/ (this event notice was received via a snail-mailed newsletter postmarked 3/19/2007 from the Golden Age of Trucking Museum, and was added to this calendar as of 3/21/2007; significant updated details about this program were added here as of 4/9/2007)

APRIL 15, 2007, Sunday, Stafford Springs - 21st Annual Spring Ty-Rods Automotive Swap Meet, to be held at Stafford Motor Speedway, 55 West Street, Stafford Springs, CT 06076. Info: 860-649-3697. Additional info: The Stafford Motor Speedway web site is located at: http://www.staffordmotorspeedway.com/ (this event was found at the Hemmings Motor News web site and was added to this calendar as of 1/31/2007)

APRIL 21, 2007, Saturday, Brookline (MASSACHUSETTS) - Bonhams & Butterfields 6th Annual Sale of Collectors' Motor Cars and Automobilia featuring The Frank Cooke Collection: Part II. The Frank Cooke Sale (Part II) features a large array of rare Rolls-Royce and 'steam car' parts, accessories, and memorabilia, including magnetos and other hard to find items; also, one-owner collection of collectors' motorcars and memorabilia featuring a restored 1932 Lincoln Model KA Roadster, a 1941 Packard Model 1904 Sedan, a 1957 Cadillac Model 62 Convertible, and a 1955 Chrysler Imperial Sedan. A second day sale will feature golf clubs and golf memorabilia, an estate auction of furniture, decorative arts and painting, and a sale of marine and maritime items--call for details. You can also consign your motorcar or fine art. Info: Bonhams & Butterfields web site: http://www.bonhams.com/us or The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, Larz Anderson Park, 15 Newton Street, Brookline, MA, 617-522-6547, fax 617-524-0170 or http://www.mot.org/ . This info was per a snail mailing from The Larz Anderson Auto Museum that was received in late January 2007. (this event added to this calendar as of 1/26/2007)

APRIL 22*, 2007, Sunday, Madison (* = this is the rain date of the event originally scheduled for 4/15/2007) - "...Classic Car Show, Hammonasset State Park, 10AM-4PM, Sponsored By Madisons Boys Soccer, Peoples Choice Awards, No Park Admission Fees, Come And Enjoy The Cars And The Beach, Rain Date April 22nd, Info: Vic Kirilichin (203) 245-0205..." UPDATED INFO, per an e-mail dated 4/13/2007 from Vic Kirilichin, VKirp@aol.com : "...Steve, Thanks for all you help. We unfortunately are cancelling the show this Sunday, because the weather forecast is awful. We are planning to have the show on our raindate Sunday, April 22, 10:00 'till 4:00. Thanks again, Vic Kirilichin ..." More old car stuff on the Shoreline--sounds good to us! (this event was found at the Special Interest Vehicles web site and was added to this calendar as of 3/30/2007; updated date info added here as of 4/14/2007)

APRIL 29, 2007, Sunday, East Hampton – Belltown Antique Car Club's 33rd Annual Gas and Steam Engine Show, Fireman's Grounds, Rt.16 at the Salmon River, East Hampton, CT. Show hours are 8am to 3pm. Trophies awarded at 3pm. Admission $ 3.00 per person. Show Information: Peter Christianson 860-267-8394, Larry Emmons 860-267-8584, Bill Reardon 860-267-8665, or e-mail info belltowncarclub@yahoo.com . Further info: http://www.belltownantiquecarclub.org/ or Belltown Antique Car Club, P.O. Box 211, East Hampton, CT 06424 (this event was found at the Belltown Antique Car Club's web site and was added to this calendar as of 1/12/2007)

APRIL 29, 2007, Sunday, Berlin - Summer Knights' 2007 16th Annual Autorama & Car Show, at the Berlin Fairgrounds, 410 Beckley Road, Berlin, CT, 10am-4pm, rain or shine...all years welcome, custom bikes, dash plaques, great food, over 100 trophies, how-to seminars...street rods, customs, muscle, lead sleds, street machines, vintage, rat rods, trucks, bikes...participants $10; adults $5, under 12 free; vendors $35 a spot (set up Saturday); vendors inside $50 a spot. Info: www.summerknights.org - online car show flyer: http://www.summerknights.org/flier.jpg . Additional info - online directions to the show location also posted at the Summer Knights web site, and we also found this useful Berlin Fair directions page posted by the Berlin Lions Club: http://www.ctberlinfair.com/directions/ . We should also note that we had a great time attending & participating in this event last year-please view our online report at: http://members.aol.com/cgearannex/SummerKnightsBerlin2006.html (this event was found at the Summer Knights' web site and was added to this calendar as of 1/26/2007)

APRIL 29, 2007, Sunday, Norwalk - Norwalk Exchange Club Antique Car Show, for the benefit of several local charities & the Norwalk Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention Programs. Rain date = Sunday, May 6, 2007. Quoting from an online car show info page (http://www.exchangeclub.com/antiqueCarShow/2005/index.html) that we hope is the proper info for '07: "...The Antique Auto Show has been co-sponsored by the Gateway Antique Auto Club and the Exchange Club of Norwalk, Connecticut for thirty years. The Gateway Antique Auto Club was founded in 1974 to help gather antique automobile enthusiasts and encompasses all of Southern Connecticut. Each year 500 to 600 cars are exhibited for one day in April at Taylor Farm in Norwalk, Connecticut. The cars ages range from pre 1915 to 1972. Thousands of people since 1974 have enjoyed a day of music, food, a flea market and of course beautiful and interesting cars...." We were not able to find any more information about this year's show, aside from a downloadable sponsor form posted online at the Norwalk Exchange Club's web site, which confirmed the '07 show date (& rain date). We could not find any contact info for the Gateway Antique Auto Club. Feel free to contact the Norwalk Exchange Club for more info: Norwalk Exchange Club, Inc., P.O. Box 2095, Norwalk, CT 06852, 203-833-0400, web site: http://www.exchangeclub.com or email: pres@ExchangeClub.com . Here is some more recent info we found at the Special Interest Vehicles web site: "...Auto Show And Flea Market, Taylor Farm, Beach Road, 8am-3pm, Prizes, 40 Classes, Antiques, Motorcycles, Classic Rods And Customs, Sponsored By Gateway Antique Auto Club, Rain Date May 6th, Info: Bob LeBlanc, (203) 853-1848, okkev@optonline.net ..."Additional info - Taylor Farm in Norwalk appears to be located right near the waters edge of Long Island Sound, on Canfield Avenue, in Norwalk; also bordered by Calf Pasture Beach Road, so hopefully you should be able to Mapquest your way there...good luck! (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/22/2007; some additional info that was found at the Special Interest Vehicles web site was added to this listing as of 4/6/2007)

MAY 5, 2007, Saturday, Stamford - Stamford Museum & Nature Center's '4th Annual Model Ts to Mustangs Antique and Classic Car Show.' 11am to 3pm, rain or shine. This event is invitation only, 50 - 70 cars total, with applications to display your antique auto manufactured between 1900 and 1979 required to be submitted no later than Friday, April 6th, 2007. The awards ceremony will take place at 2:45pm. Proceeds from the show will benefit the Museum's arts education and gallery initiatives. Information: http://www.stamfordmuseum.org or call 203-322-1646; the Stamford Museum & Nature Center is located at 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford, CT 06903. Additional info - In my viewing of the car show's information page at the Museum web site, it was clear that both domestic and imported autos will be participating, judging by listed past feature vehicles that included a 1949 Austin A90 Atlantic (this particular vehicle is a feature photo at the web site, and was also the illustration for a recent Connecticut Post newspaper article about the show), a 1967 Volkswagen; and of course several special US-manufactured antique & classic automobiles were also listed. (this event was found listed in the 3/2/2007 edition of the Connecticut Post newspaper, page E1, and additional information found at the Museum's web site; it was added to this calendar as of 3/8/2007)

MAY 6, 2007, Sunday, Bristol - Connecticut Street Rod Association Spring Swap Meet. The Swap Meet will be held on May 6th, 2007 at Lake Compounce. It is a rain or shine event. It is the largest one day swap meet in CT. Gates open at 6:00 AM. Vendor spots $40.00 each. Spectators $10.00 each (webmaster's note: the previous spectator admission charge that was posted here was incorrect--sorry for any inconvenience we may have caused with the previous improper amount). Cars for sale $20.00, double if your car is with trailer. Take I-84 to exit 31; north on Route 229; follow the signs. More info: call 203-697-9113. Additional info - This listing appeared on the C.S.R.A.'s Events page: http://www.csra.org/pages/events_list.php ; the main C.S.R.A. web site is of course: http://www.csra.org/ ; you can also contact C.S.R.A. by snail mail: Connecticut Street Rod Association, P.O. Box 1517, Wallingford, CT 06492. (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/24/2007; correction to spectator admission posted here as of 3/22/2007)

MAY 6, 2007, Sunday, Wallingford to Granby - The Connecticut MG Club's "Cinco de Mayo Run" - Wharton Brook State Park, Wallingford to 'Guadalajara,' Granby. 10:30am. "...It is fitting that our road trip starts at Wharton Brook. In 1919 the state opened Wharton Brook, a 'modern' traveler's wayside, it was the only gas, oil, and water stop between New Haven and Hartford. Here a motorist could buy headlamp bulbs, inner tubes, cigars even ice cream. The wayside even offered the height of new technology: a public telephone..." Route details: Wharton Brook State Park, Rt. 5 (Ex 13 off of Rt. 91)...Rt. 5 - Rt. 68w...Rt. 68 - Rt. 70e...Cheshire St. (Straight before turn)...Sindall Rd. (Left after bridge)...Sindall becomes Finch Av....Johnson Av. (Left at 'T')...Pratt St. (first right)...Straight on to Rt. 120...Right on to Rt.10...Rt. 10 to Granby...Right on Rt. 20 - Guadalajara Grill, 200 yards on right. This information was received from the Connecticut MG Club's David Werblow (GinnyDavidHW@aol.com), via his e-mail note dated 3/21/2007-it is worth highlighting here that this fun-sounding run is open to all--not just MG drivers! Quoting from David's cover note: "...Cinco de Mayo Run...It will be on the 6th (I know, but Sunday is a better day for an event). Anyone who would like to join us is welcome. The attached is what will run in the CT MG Club's news letter...David" Sounds great, David, and thanks for the heads-up & invitation! Anyone who may need any more details should contact David Werblow at GinnyDavidHW@aol.com . Additional info - the Connecticut MG Club's official web site is: http://www.homestead.com/mgclub/ - we also found a web site for the Guadalajara Grill at: http://guadalajaragrill.net/ , and their street address is: 9 Bank St # B, Granby, CT (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/22/2007)

MAY 12, 2007, Saturday, Westbrook - "...12th Annual Morgan School Car Show, Westbrook, CT, Exit 65 off I-95, follow the signs. Saturday, May 12th, 2007, 10am – 2pm. Rain Date: May 19th, 2007 (downpour only - postponement info: call Bo at 1-203-868-5852). Trophies will be awarded – Judging by our 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 there is 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 ..." This event notice ws received via an e-mail dated 4/16/2007 from jcole@clintonpublic.org - thanks for the heads up and we hope to make it out there! Additional info - We had a positively wonderful time attending the 2005 (10th Annual) version of this event (which also incorporated the very admirable non-perishable food donation collections), and put together a review page located at: http://members.aol.com/cgextras/MorganShow2005.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/16/2007)

MAY 17, 2007, Thursday, Middletown - Vinal Tech Cruise Night, 5-9pm, benefits the Vinal Tech SkillsUSA State Champions. Rain date = May 24, 2007 (also a Thursday). There is a registration fee of $10 which is payable and collected at the gate on the day of the show (or you can also pre-register--see the webmaster's notes below). Music, Food! Prizes awarded for top cars! Proceeds benefit the Vinal Technical High School SkillsUSA State Champions who are Kansas City bound for the National Conference in June 2007. No burn outs or rolling boom boxes. Info: Adam Travers 860-398-3937, teksox07@aol.com , Michele.Leahy@po.state.ct.us or william.balch@ct.gov . Additional info - The address of Vinal Tech is 60 Daniels Street, Middletown, CT 06457. We also found some info about the Vinal "SkillsUSA" team online at: http://www.cttech.org/VINAL/student/vica/vica.htm . SAAC Webmaster's notes - We also wrote to the Vinal SkillsUSA advisor Michele Leahy (Michele.Leahy@ct.gov ) requesting any additional information about the event, and received this prompt & very helpful response, dated 5/2/2007: "...Thank you so much for your help. I have attached a pre-registration form, flyer and the letter for the cruise night...Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated! Feel free to contact me at any time...We need to raise $13,000 to send our state champions to Kansas City, Missouri...read the letter it explains it all!! Again thank you, Michele Leahy..." The letter Michele mentions is one dated April 2007, written by Adam Travers, Vinal SkillsUSA team president, explaining the great successes of the Vinal SkillsUSA team, who will be traveling in June to the national competition-on a completely self-financed trip-hence the importance of fundraisers like this. I will be happy to send along photocopies of the letter, the official event flyer, and the pre-registration form that Michele sent to me, either by e-mail or snail mail-just let me know (commongear@aol.com or write c/o the SAAC, P.O. Box 3353, Stony Creek, CT 06405). Thanks and congratulations and good luck to the Vinal Technical High School SkillsUSA students, parents, teachers and advisors! (this event was found at the CT Council of Car Clubs web site and was added to this calendar as of 5/2/2007)

MAY 19, 2007, Saturday, East Haddam - Car Show To Benefit Nathan Hale-Ray H.S. Band. "...The Nathan Hale-Ray High School honor society and the school's booster club will sponsor a car show to raise funds for new band uniforms. The show will be at the East Haddam Grange Hall May 19 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The entrance fee will be $5 and a 50/50 raffle will be awarded. For more information call Billy Armstrong at 860-873-1846 or Anthony Ciccarello at 860-873-3845. The $5 fee can be mailed to Nathan Hale-Ray H.S., Attn. Music Boosters, 15 School Drive, East Haddam, CT 06423. Make checks payable to Nathan Hale-Ray High School..." This event notice was received via an e-mail dated 4/28/2007, from spacepoetss@msn.com, evidently forwarded from a Hartford Courant web site news item--thanks for the heads-up! Additional info - I did a bit of googling on "East Haddam Grange Hall," and from what I've been able to turn up, it appears to be located on Town Street (a.k.a. Rt. 151), "...at the intersection of Rt 151 and East Haddam-Colchester Turnpike..." - and from what I can see, "East Haddam-Colchester Turnpike" is also known as "Orchard Road" on the west side of Rt. 151, and also as "Olmstead Road" further out east past the Moodus Reservoir. The general location of the East Haddam Grange Hall also appears to be listed as "Little Haddam" on some maps. Oh, and we also just located a Hartford Courant news item online about this event: http://www.courant.com/news/local/sr/hc-1nbrf0427_3.artapr27,0,4596814.story (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/29/2007)

MAY 19, 2007, Saturday, West Haven - Carrigan Classic Car Show. "...Rain date = Sunday May 20th. 9:00am-2:30pm. Over 35 trophies awarded; participants vote winners; classics, hot rods, muscle cars, customs, trucks, bikes, all years welcome; DJ music, food vendors on site; Best of Show, Mayor's Choice trophies will also be awarded. Location: Carrigan Middle School, 2 Tetlow Street, West Haven, CT. $5 pre-registration and $8 day of show; $3 spectator fee, under 10 and Carrigan students free. Info & to register: Ed Makuck 203-484-0039 or emakuck@hotmail.com . (this event was found at the Hemmings Motors News web site and was added to this calendar as of 5/2/2007)

MAY 20, 2007, Sunday, Old Saybrook - 23rd Annual All Pontiac and Oakland Car Show. Sponsored by the Nutmeg Chapter POCI, and held at Harbor Motors, 225 Middlesex Turnpike. Info: Mike O'Neill 203-266-7089 or chrisoneill73@charter.net . Additional info: Nutmeg Chapter POCI's web site is located at: http://www.nutmegchapterpoci.com/ (this event was found at the Hemmings Motor News web site and was added to this calendar as of 1/31/2007)

MAY 28, 2007, Monday, Branford - Branford Memorial Day Parade - Quoting from a postcard received from Branford Veterans Parade Chairman Mr. Thomas Yester in mid-May 2007: "...Memorial Day schedule: Assembly at Town Green 9:30...Ceremonies 10:00...Parade steps off 10:30...Antique autos parking (staging area) between Baptist and Congregational Church, facing WRONG WAY, to exit onto Main Street, turn left, heading west to North Harbor Street, Bradley Street east to Town Center on Main Street, past the reviewing stand...In the event of rain, no parade..." Many thanks Chairman Yester and the Branford Veterans Parade Committee for once again inviting antique automobiles to be a part of this day to remember and honor our country's departed War Veterans. Anyone who wishes to contact Chairman Yester for additional info can write: Thomas Yester, 17 Stonewall Lane, Branford, CT 06405. Additional info - We are also pleased to direct your attention to the online feature page we constructed to document the antique automobile participation in the 2006 version of the Branford Memorial Day Parade: http://members.aol.com/cgearannex/BfdMemorialDayPrd2006.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/12/2006)

MAY 28, 2007, Monday, Old Lyme - "...The Lyme-Old Lyme Antique Car Show & Flea Market will be held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2007, 9-3, at the Lyme Art Academy, Old Lyme, CT, I-95 Exit 70. 13 classes, Peoples' Choice, cars 1980 and older. Special "Urban Tuners" class added this year. $5.00 spectator admission, $10.00 for car registration. Flea market space available. All proceeds to Lions charities. To pre-register your car for the event, go to www.lymeoldlymelions.com/onlineregistration.htm , or call Phil Parcak at 860- 434-9044. $10.00 registration not due til the day of the show. Information about the show may be found at www.lymeoldlymelions.com/carshow.htm ...." This event listing was received via an e-mail dated 3/22/2007 from Marianne Szreders (mszreders@clintoninstrument.com); in her accompanying note, Marianne writes: "...Dear Steve, Thank you for asking about this year's car show. Here is information about the listing. I'll also send you last year's ad book and a price list for the various size ads. We'd love to have some more ads for the book this year (webmaster's note: Marianne was responding to my inquiry about show booklet advertising opportunities--I'd certainly suggest that anyone with a car-related business on the CT Shoreline might also wish to inquire with the Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Club car show staff--this is an extremely well-done antique auto event, with substantial show car, flea market, and spectator participation!)...This will be our 3rd year, and it is a great family event. Some of the cars participate in our town Memorial Day Parade, which coincides with the car show. Thank you very much!..." Thank you Marianne! Additional info - I've since received the show booklet advertising info, which included this significant background information about the organization: "The Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Club is a non-profit charitable organization whose principle thrust is sight and sight related problems. We provide funds to Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation (CREF), Lions Low Vision Center, Connecticut Radio Information Services (CRIS) for blind and others, FIDELCO Guide Dog Foundation, eye examinations and glasses for persons in the Lyme-Old Lyme community identified by our town Social Services Coordinator, recycle eyeglasses to New Eyes for the Needy, plus two dozen or more Lyme-Old Lyme charities, in addition to scholarships awarded annually to three graduating Lyme-Old Lyme high school students." (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/22/2007; updated background information about the Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Club added here as of 3/30/2007)

JUNE 2, 2007, Saturday, Guilford - Car Show at the Showcase. The Shoreline Arts Alliance's "Showcase 2007," at the Guilford Fairgrounds, will be featuring a car show this year, as per a heads-up I received from Mr. Orlando Amato, when I saw him at the 5/12/2007 Westbrook Morgan School car show. Sounds exciting! Here is more transcribed information from the flyer about the event that I received: "...Rain date = Sunday, June 3, 2007 (the June 3rd hours are noon to 4pm)...Needed: Total of 50 antique autos, classic cars, hot rods...9am: Cars admitted to grassy area...10am-5pm: Continuous performances in 3 tents...2pm: People's Choice ballots due...3pm: Car Show Awards...Free Showcase admission for driver and one passenger...Awards: Oldest, Most Unique, and 3 People's Choice...All proceeds benefit Shoreline Arts Alliance student scholarships...Food vendor on premises...no pets, no alcoholic beverages...Contact: Victor Vroom, Chairman, office@shorelinearts.org ...For directions and listing of Showcase Events, please visit http://www.ShorelineArtsShowcase.org/ ..." Sounds good to us--thanks Orlando for the heads up! Additional info: We found this downloadable flyer - http://www.shorelineartsshowcase.org/images/ShorelineArtsShowcase.pdf - at the Shoreline Arts Showcase web site, which, if you look closely around the upper right corner, includes the words "CLASSIC CAR SHOW," so, yes, it's indeed "official!" The web site also contains a very clear & easy to understand directions page, for those who may be unsure about how to find the Guilford Fairgrounds (which is located off of Lovers Lane, slightly east of the town green, and south of Route 146): http://www.shorelineartsshowcase.org/directions/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/12/2007)

JUNE 2, 2007, Saturday, Meriden - 7th Annual Auto Show, presented by the F.O.R.D. Car Club of Wallingford. The show will be held at the Meriden Center, 845 Paddock Ave. in Meriden, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Trophies will be awarded to the top 30 cars plus 10 additional technical trophies will also be presented by the F.O.R.D Club. Comfortable cruise night style parking, (no classes), so come early and park together with your friends. D.J. spinning music from the 50's thru today, 50/50 raffle, free giveaways all day and food and beverage will be available. No cutoff, all years, makes and models of show cars are welcome. Registration fee is $8.00 per car and spectators are admitted free of charge. Show rain date is Sunday, June 3rd. The Meriden Center is easily accessible from I-91, Rt. 68 and Rt. 15. For more info call 860-685-0688 or 203-238-2645 (this event notice was received via an e-mail dated 3/28/2007 from the F.O.R.D. club's Jack Danovich, jdanovich@snet.net - it was added to this calendar as of 3/28/2007)

JUNE 2-3, 2007, Saturday-Sunday, Greenwich – Greenwich Concours d'Elegance. Info: http://www.greenwichconcours.com/ or phone/fax 203-618-0460 or email GreenwichConcour@aol.com or write Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, 30 Sumner Road, Greenwich, CT 06831 (this event was added to this calendar as of 1/12/2007)

JUNE 3, 2007, Sunday, Windsor Locks - The 21st Annual 4C's New England Air Museum Auto Show & Aircraft Exhibit. 10:00am-3:00pm (Museum open until 5:00pm). Non-judged, fun meet for antique, classic, special interest, sports cars and street rods. Brass collector plaques to the first 200 cars. Largest aviation museum in the Northeast! Show Car Admission $5.00 (includes driver and passengers). General Admission $7.25, children 6-11 $3.75, under 6 free (admission includes Air Museum and Car Show). Food and drinks available for purchase. New England Air Museum - Bradley International Airport, Route 75, Windsor Locks. Take I-91, Exit 40 and follow the signs - 860-623-3906. For Information: John Bajumpaa 860-623-3906 - jfbajumpaa@aol.com or Phil Hamilton 860-526-5729. Further info: Connecticut Council of Car Clubs, P.O. Box 1433, Avon, CT 06001-1433 or web site http://www.ctccc.net (this event listing was found in the November-December 2006 issue of the 4-Cs official newsletter "The Voice;" it was added to this calendar as of 11/7/2006; please also take note of the new, updated CT Council of Car Clubs web site URL: www.ctccc.net - which was corrected here, per a 1/24/2007 e-mail heads-up from their web site manager rep Paul Pellerin, Mmc319main@aol.com - as of 1/25/2007)

JUNE 3, 2007, Sunday, Waterford – 20th Annual British By The Sea, 2007 Car & Bike Show, at Harkness State Park. “…20th anniversary; 30 classes of British cars, bikes, engines. Best in Show and popular choice awards in each class. 300+ British vehicles on display…” For information please contact Steve Wincze, Show Chair; or Annie Wincze registrar: MGTD52@comcast.net . Sponsored by the CT MG Club, http://www.homestead.com/mgclub/ (this event listing was found at the Hemmings web site and was added to this calendar as of 12/20/2006; additional details per an e-mail dated 1/15/2007 from CT MG Club President Tom Smith, 127sec@snet.net , were added here as of 1/15/2007)

JUNE 10, 2007, Sunday, Glastonbury - Central Connecticut Region AACA's 33rd Annual Auto & Truck Meet, location: 95-115 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury, CT (opposite Somerset Square); 9:00am-5:00pm. Rain date = Sunday, June 24, 2007. Field & flea market open at 8:00am; judging begins at noon; cars entered after 1:00pm will not be judged; trophies will be awarded at 3:00pm-winners must be present for trophies; first 250 cars receive plaques. Info: Bob Hand 860-583-2331 or email rwhand@snet.net . General admission $3; antique car entry fee $6, incl. passengers; car corral $10; flea market space $20 or 2/$25-no pre-registration required. Children under 12 free with adult; handicapped facilities; door prizes for show car owners; no "for sale" signs on exhibitor cars. No alcohol or pets please. 68 trophies awarded; 3 per class; President's Choice; & Meet Chairman's Choice. Pre-1928 cars free. CCR/AACA members cars are not judged-display only. Last year this show supported the following charities: American Cancer Society (on behalf of CB Richard Ellis-NE Partners, the owners of this property who are kind enough to allow us to hold this show on their property, EC Goodwin Technical High School in New Britain, The Historical Society of Glastonbury, The Glastonbury Chamber of Commerce. Directions: From Route 91 north or south: Take exit 25 to Rt. 3 Glastonbury, take Main Street exit, turn left, meet is on left. (this event was found listed in the February 2007 issue of the Central CT Region AACA's newsletter, "The Distributor," and was added to this calendar as of 2/5/2007; significant updates, per a flyer published in the April 2007 edition of "The Distributor," were added to this listing as of 4/14/2007)

JUNE 10, 2007, Sunday, Deep River - 33rd Annual Deep River Rotary Club Antique and Classic Auto Show, 9:00am-2:00pm, Devitt Field, South Main Street, Route 154, Deep River, CT. 17 car show classes--all pre-1983 vehicles. Proceeds to benefit Rotary Scholarships and Other Community Projects. Antique cars and occupants $10 (includes dash plate and "goody" bag); advance registration is not required for show vehicles. Spectator entrance fee $3; under 12 free. People's Choice awards: trophy and runner-up awards for 17 classifications; and: 2nd Annual 'Atwood's Best of Show' award. Auto collector oriented flea market space is free on a '1st come, 1st served' basis. New sound system, raffles during show, cash awards to class winners. Also: food concession, moon walk. Other information you need to know: There will be no rain date for this event...no 'for sale' signs are allowed on the show field...check-in time for this event will begin at 8:30am...all participants will have to sign in and pay the $10 registration upon arrival...you will then be instructed on where to park in the field with your class. Call with questions to the Deep River Rotary Club Car Show Coordinators: Larry Morse 860-767-8046; Jodie Chase 860-767-9955, or e-mail to ivrtn@yahoo.com or visit the Deep River Rotary Club web site: http://www.deepriverrotary.com . The above information was found at the Deep River Rotary Club's Events page: http://www.deepriverrotary.com/Events.htm - where there were also links to a downloadable Official 2007 Car Show Poster (which contains a complete list of car show classes, including domestic & foreign-made vehicles, trucks, military, fire, & emergency vehicles, even 'kit' cars--all pre-1983) and also the 2007 Show Vehicle Registration Form (which you are instructed to fill out and bring with you to save time at car show check-in). Additional info - We had a positively fantastic time attending the 2004 version of this very fine event, and SAAC was also very pleased to be an official sponsor/show booklet advertiser; please be sure to view our feature page documenting our wonderful experience at the 2004 Deep River Rotary Club Car Show at: http://members.aol.com/CGExtras/DeepRiverShow2004.html - and we also found a page with several great page of photos from the 2006 Deep River Rotary Club Car Show at: http://www.deepriverrotary.com/projects.htm (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/22/2007)

JUNE 12, 2007, Tuesday, Brookline (MASSACHUSETTS) - Lecture: "The Automobile Industry of Southeastern Connecticut, 1900-1920," 7:30pm, by automotive historian Kit Foster, at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum. Info: The Larz Anderson Auto Museum, Larz Anderson Park, 15 Newton Street, Brookline, MA, 617-522-6547, fax 617-524-0170 or web site: http://www.mot.org/ - this info was specifically from the museum's web site lectures info page, where other interesting upcoming lectures at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum are also listed: http://www.mot.org/Events/lectures.html - also, directions to the museum are available at: http://www.mot.org/Info/directions.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/5/2007)

JUNE 14, 2007, Thursday, Middletown - Over The Hill Gang Car Club's "Cruisin' on Main Street, Middletown, CT," 5:30pm until 9:00pm. Place: Main Street-watch for EC Over The Hill Gang members to direct you for parking. Both sides of street will be used. Rain date = June 17, 2007. Dash plaques for the first 200 cars, 1980 and older. Further info: http://www.ecoverthehillgangcarclub.com/events.shtml (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/5/2007)

JUNE 16*, 2007, Saturday, Guilford - The Charter Oak Birds car club presents the 3rd Annual Cruise @ The Shore Car Show, at Mannix Chevrolet-Pontiac, 301 Boston Post Road (Route 1), Guilford, CT 06437. Event hours are 11:00am to 4:00pm. Muscle cars (all makes), hot rods, classics, antique cars & trucks, imports & 'cycles...trophies, music, 50/50, door prizes, food & drinks. (* = Per the Charter Oak Birds web site, this is this event's scheduled RAIN DATE--the event was originally scheduled for Saturday, June 9th, which turned out to be rainy--as far as we can tell, all other details about the event are the same...). Net proceeds to benefit CT Boys & Girls Clubs. Info: 203-467-4482 or CharterOakBirds@yahoo.com - registration requested. Charter Oak Birds official web site: http://www.charteroakbirds.com/ or by snail mail: Charter Oak Firebird & Trans Am Club, 174 Coe Avenue, East Haven, CT 06512. (this event listing was added here as of 5/22/2007; rain date reschedule notice updated here as of 6/11/2007)

JUNE 17, 2007, Sunday, Branford - Branford Festival Classic Car Cruise. From what we've been able to discern through studying the Branford Festival web site (www.branfordfestival.com), this event will indeed be happening again this year. The "Branford Festival Information and Schedule of Events" page (http://www.branfordfestival.com/festinfo.htm) page lists 9:20am for the "Car Cruise Parade," which, if it's the same as it's been done in years passed, starts at the Cherry Hill Commuter Lot (near Wal-Mart), and 10:15am for "Arrive at the Branford Green." Speaking from my own experience, it's also possible to arrive later at the Green, and then just drive in and find a good place to park, either behind, on the west side of, or in front of Town Hall. There is a dedicated Classic Car Cruise info page at the Festival web site, with some info that appears to be out-of-date, but probably provides as least the basics: http://www.branfordfestival.com/bfccc.htm - including the "Cruise Parade" route map: http://www.branfordfestival.com/mapccpr.htm - and also a map of the Green: http://www.branfordfestival.com/mapcc.htm (though it should also be noted that many participating cars were arranged last year on the lawn in FRONT of Town Hall also, as pointed out above). The contact for the Branford Festival Classic Car Cruise is listed as Gary Dinello, with e-mail: garywelder@sbcglobal.net . And of course the main Branford Festival mailing address is: P.O. Box 853, Branford, CT 06405. Finally, here are a couple of our own reports on the positively great times we've had participating in the Branford Festival Classic Car Cruise: the 2004 event - http://members.aol.com/foxcraft/BranfordFestCCC2004.html - and the 2006 event - http://members.aol.com/cgearannex/BfdFestClassCarCruz06.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 5/19/2007)

JUNE 17, 2007, Sunday, Shelton – Annual Car Show to Benefit Shelton Historical Society, 70 Ripton Rd., Shelton, CT. To be held on Father's Day, June 17th--with a Rain Date of June 24th (the following Sunday). Admission/Registration is $5/car - $3 in advance. There will also be Trophies & Goody bags. Contact emccreery@pullcom.com or 203-330-2216 or the Shelton Historical Society at their official web site: http://www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org/ Additional info - The Shelton Historical Society web site's "To Visit or Contact Us" page is http://www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org/visit.html and contains detailed directions to the Society's location, at 70 Ripton Road, where the event will be held. (this event notice was received via an e-mail dated 1/19/2007 from Ed McCreery, emccreery@pullcom.com - it was added to this calendar as of 1/20/2007)

JUNE 17, 2007, Sunday, Harwinton – 19th Annual "Litchfield Bug-In," Harwinton Fairgrounds, Harwinton, Connecticut. 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 9 am 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 2007 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. Additional information contact: Chuck Pisconski, McBurney Road, Plymouth, CT 06782, 860-283-5256, vwsplitman@sbcglobal.net (this event notice was received via an e-mail dated 2/19/2007 from vwsplitman@sbcglobal.net ; it was added to this calendar as of 2/20/2007)

JUNE 17, 2007, Sunday, Darien - Father's Day Downtown Car Show, "A fun, community event featuring antique, nostalgic, and exotic cars, and the Darien High School Fuel Cell Car," 11am-4pm...location = West Avenue Parking Lot--across from Tilley Park...free registration...sponsored by Darien Revitalization, Inc...free admission...Info: call Deb Randall at 203-655-7557 or e-mail darienmstreet@aol.com ..." Additional info - I found the address for Tilley Pond Park listed online as "West Avenue & Lakeside Drive" (and a Mapquest "aerial" image shows a large parking lot on the other, south, side of West Avenue from Tilley Pond Park), in Darien, with directions: "...I-95, Exit 11..." (this event was found listed at the Hemmings Motor News online web site; it was added to this calendar as of 4/16/2007)

JUNE 17, 2007, Sunday, Stamford - 5th Annual Friendship Car Show, presented by J.M. Wright Technical School, in memory of Thomas R. "Tony" Good, at Scalzi Park, Stamford, CT; proceeds to benefit J.M. Wright Tech Alumni Sports and Scholarship Fund. Antiques, classics, rods, customs, special interest to 1972, military vehicles, custom bikes. Admission $10 donation per car; $3 donation spectators; children under 10 free. Gates open at 8:30am; hours are 8:30am to 4pm. Info: Frank Macchio 203-322-8963, Gene Rizzi 203-561-1969. (this event listing was found in the June 7-June 13, 2007 edition of Special Interest Vehicles and was added to this calendar as of 6/11/2007)

JUNE 18, 2007, Monday, Wallingford - "Connecticut Nostalgia Night at Mountain Ridge" - Quoting from the 102.9 WDRC-FM "Cruisin' News" page: "...Monday June 18th: The Connecticut Street Rod Association presents Connecticut Nostalgia Night at Mountain Ridge, 350A High Hill Road in Wallingford, sponsored by 102.9 DRC-Fm. Visit http://www.csra.org for info...." And full details from the CSRA web site itself: "...CNN Car Show, Monday June 18th, 2007 Once again, CSRA is sponsoring the CNN, Connecticut Dragway Reunion. This show is for the benefit of the Wallingford Wishing Well. Date is June 18th, 2007. The show officially begins at 5:00 PM. The "Cackle Fest" will go off at 7:00 PM. BYOEP (Bring your own ear plugs). The place is the same, but has a new name. It is now called the Mountain Ridge. As with all CSRA events, the show cars get in for free. Only the spectators pay a mere $5.00 entry fee, however we appreciate any and all donations for the Wishing Well. From the north, take exit 15 off I-91. Left at the ramp, cross over the highway and take your next left onto Research Parkway. At first stop sign, take a right onto Carpenter Lane. At next stop sign, take a left onto High Hill Road. Follow it to the end. From the south, take exit 15, but take a right off the ramp and the very next left onto Research Parkway. Right at stop sign, left at next stop sign, follow High Hill Road to end. For more info, call Pete @ 860-635-4971 or Don @ 860-345-4709..." Sounds like fun! I believe that "Mountain Ridge" is the former "Mountainside Outing Club," and as I recall, is very easy to get to off of I-91. (this event was found listed at the 102.9 WDRC-FM "Cruisin' News" web site page, and also the CSRA web site; it was added to this calendar as of 4/16/2007)

JUNE 21, 2007, Thursday, Southington - Antique Automobile Specialist Dennis David lecture at Barnes Museum, Thursday, June 21, 2007, 6pm, 2007. Location: Barnes Museum, 85 North Main Street, Southington, CT 06489, phone 860-628-5426. Quoting from an article that appeared in the 6/15/2007 edition of the Meriden Record-Journal newspaper (article entitled "Car enthusiast finds autos a great vehicle for telling stories," by Erin R. King, Special to the Record-Journal): "...You could call Dennis David a car guy. He writes about them, helps other auto enthusiasts learn more about their vehicles, and collects a few himself. But the Southington native, teacher, and author of four books says the most interesting thing about the topic is usually not the car itself, but the person behind the wheel. "What fascinates me most about cars is almost not the cars themselves but the sociological effects of cars on people," he said. Cars and computers, he said, were two important advances that drastically changed the way we lived in the 20th century. One local example of the former is seen in the life and times of Bradley Barnes, the man who left his home and everything inside of it to the town. That house, at 85 N. Main St., is now the Barnes Museum, and David will be guest speaker there on Thursday, June 21, at 6pm...Also on exhibit at the Barnes Museum next Thursday evening, weather permitting, will be as many as a dozen antique autos from the 1930s through '50s--including a few DeSotos-and the museum's carriage house will also be open for visitors to check out Barnes' collection of marker plates, according to museum Curator Marie Secondo. Reservations for the talk and antique auto show are not necessary. For additional information on the event, call the museum at 860-628-5426. More information on Dennis David, his books and his auto research and appraisal services is available on his web site www.dennisdavidauto.com ..." (this event listing was added to this calendar as of 6/19/2007)

JUNE 22, 2007, Friday, Old Saybrook - "...Stroll Down Main Street Old Saybrook... Friday, June 22, 2007... Classic’s, Rods, Antique cars... Essex Savings Bank lot in the center of Main Street... From 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm... Music provided by Essex Savings Bank..." (this event listing, exactly as shown, was received via an e-mail dated 6/15/2007 from John Tary, spacepoetss@msn.com , and was added to this calendar as of 6/16/2007)

JUNE 24, 2007, Sunday, Wallingford - Constitution State Late Great Chevys 'Car Show at Gaylord' "...All cars and trucks to 1982. Featured car: Mopar Muscle. Vendors welcome, but preregistration necessary...Sponsored by Constitution State Late Great Chevys...9am-3pm, at Gaylord Hospital, Gaylord Farm Rd ...Cost: $10/car $2/spectator...to Register: call Pete Hoffman at 860-666-6913 or call Bob LaMadeleine at 203-879-3167 or e-mail us at pete7773@cox.net ..." Additional info - Constitution State Late Great Chevys web site: http://www.wildtoonz.com/cslgc.html or snail mail: Constitution State Late Great Chevy Club, P.O. Box 335 Southington, CT 06489. Also, here is a page of driving directions to Gaylord Hospital, found at their web site: http://www.gaylord.org/pages/directions.html (this event listing was found at the Hemmings web site and was added to this calendar as of 3/22/2007)

JUNE 28, 2007, Thursday, Middletown - "...6th Annual Cruise Night, at High View Health Care Center, 600 Highland Avenue, Middletown, CT, 860-347-3315. Hours are 5:30 to 8:00pm. Enjoy an evening of nostalgic music, classic cars, good food, raffles, and fun! Route 9, Exit 11, Randolph Road, left at Exit, 2 miles on right..." (this event listing was transcribed from a flyer we received placed in our car at the June 14, 2007 Main Street Middletown Cruise; it was added to this calendar as of 6/16/2007)

JULY 8, 2007, Sunday, Haddam - "...12th Annual Rollin' On The River Car Show, at Haddam Meadows State Park, Route 154, 9am to 2pm, 18 classes, 54 trophies, '55-'57 Chevies feature class, dash plaques to first 300 cars, $5 registration, $2 donation admission, sponsored by Haddam Lions. Info: Kevin Cross 860-345-3949, fax 860-345-4483, kevincross@comcast.net ..." This info was found on page 142 of the just-received July 2007 issue of Hemmings Motor News, and was transcribed exactly as it appeared. Additional info - Please be sure to check out this feature page showcasing the 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 (this event was added to this calendar as of 6/3/2007)

JULY 8, 2007, Sunday, Guilford - Club Corvette of Connecticut 2007 Show & Shine, at Moroso Performance Products, Carter Drive. Rain date = July 15, 2007. Info: http://www.clubcorvettect.com/ . Additional info - Please check out our report on browsing the impressive spectator parking(!) at the 2005 version of this event: http://members.aol.com/foxcraft/MorosoVetteSpecPark2005.html (this event listing was added to this calendar as of 2/27/2007)

JULY 13, 2007, Friday, New London - 10th Annual 'Sailfest 2007' Car Show, downtown New London, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Info: http://www.sailfest.org/carshow.htm or call 860-444-1879 or 860-443-3786. (this event listing was added to this calendar as of 2/27/2007)

JULY 15, 2007, Sunday, Trumbull - "...'The Greatest Car Show on Earth,' hosted by Classic Nights Car Club for The Barnum Festival. Location: Hillcrest Middle School, Daniels Farm Road. Rain date = Sunday, July 22, 2007. Pre-registration $7; day of show $10; spectators $5; children under 12 free. Registration 8:30am to 12 noon. 61 trophies awarded; 300 dash plaques to the first 300 cars registered. No class parking division--park with your family and friends. All vehicles welcomed and given an equal winning chance from home built to high tech. Judging begins at 12 noon. Info: Fred Loulis 203-268-1111 or www.classicnights.com or www.barnumfestival.com ..." Additional info - this appears to be the dedicated car show info page: http://www.barnumfestival.com/07CarShwFlyrPg.html (this event was found listed at the Hemmings Motor News online web site; it was added to this calendar as of 4/16/2007)

JULY 22, 2007, Sunday, Durham - 29th Annual "Time Machines 2007" Antique Car Show & Flea Market, presented by the Connecticut Area Classic Thunderbird Club. "Second biggest car show in Connecticut, with an expected attendance of 900 show cars and over 225 vendor spaces filled with various interesting items...34 show car classes with several devoted to our feature cars, Camaro and Firebird...Again, there will be a car corral featuring cars that are for sale...In an effort to encourage older car participation, show cars pre-dating 1930 will be allowed free entry..." Here are some additional notes, per a 3/13/2007 e-mail from Car Show Chairman Fred Klaus (flklaus@comcast.net) of the CT Area Classic Thunderbird Club:"...Our Main Sponsor again is Manchester Motor Car Company and Hagerty Insurance....There will be a display only class for cars manufactured after 1982...Show car entry fee will be $10.00, and for those who preregister $8.00..." Much more info is available at the Connecticut Area Classic T-Birds official Time Machines car show info page: http://www.geocities.com/tbirdsofconn/timemach.html (this event listing was added to this calendar as of 1/9/2007; significant updates added as of 2/28/2007; additional updates per a note from the Show Chairman were added as of 3/13/2007)

JULY 22, 2007, Sunday, Middletown - "...Keep America Powerful XIV - All Truck & Jeep Festival, presented by Holley Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep & Mopars in Motion; show held at Holley Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep, 1000 Newfield Street, Middletown, CT. Registration 9:00am; popular vote balloting until 1:15pm, with awards at 2:30pm...." The flyer lists 15 classes for all sorts of trucks & jeeps, from antique to modern, stocks & modifieds, also military, and fire equipment. The flyer also had a very touching write-up about a young man with a rare disease (which has devastated his family's financial situation), who the proceeds from this event are going to benefit, and you can also make a contribution if you can't attend, at this address: Hunter Pageau Trust, at 34-3, #116 Shunpike Road, Cromwell, CT 06416, with checks made payable to "Hunter Pageau Trust." For more info, call Hall Oaks or Terry Brown at 1-866-244-4655 (toll free) or 860-632-0252 (local) or karenjo.holley@yahoo.com (email). (this event listing came from a flyer we received placed in our car at the June 14, 2007 Main Street Middletown Cruise; it was added to this calendar as of 6/16/2007)

JULY 29, 2007, Sunday, Moodus - Join the Antique Automobile Parade & Display at The Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival 2007, Sunday July 29th, 2007, at the beautiful Sunrise Resort, Route 151, Moodus, CT! 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 2007 G.C.T.J.F. will run the weekend of July 27th-29th, Friday-Sunday, at the beautiful Sunrise Resort in Moodus, CT, with the Antique Auto Parade & Display taking place on Sunday, July 29th. 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 (1982 & 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 9:30am Gospel Service), Antique Auto Parade & Display hours run 10:45am - on. Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival Antique Auto Parade & Display Contacts for more information: Charlie Gunn, telephone 203-488-2860, e-mail cgunn01@snet.net or Diane & Steve Mierz, telephone 203-481-1930, e-mail CommonGear@aol.com . Contact the Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival organization for more information 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. Find out more about the Sunrise Resort, including directions, by visiting their web site: http://www.sunriseresort.com/ . You are also invited to view our "Online Flyer" for antique auto participation at the Jazz Festival - the URL is: http://members.aol.com/cgextras/JzzFstFlyer.html . We are also very pleased to direct your attention to our report on the 2006 version of the Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival's Antique Auto Parade & Display, which is located at: http://members.aol.com/saacregion/JazzFestAntiqueAutos2006.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/24/2007; listing significantly updated as of 4/25/2007)

AUGUST 5, 2007, Sunday, East Hampton – Belltown Antique Car Club's 41st Annual Vintage Motorcar Meet. "...Join us on Sunday, August 5, 2007 for our 41st Annual Vintage Motorcar Meet! Haddam Neck Fair Grounds, off of Rt 151, East Hampton, CT...All stock vehicles through 1969 are welcome!! - Hot Rods are welcome for display and admiration, no judging...Show hours 8am to 3pm; trophies awarded at 3pm...$5.00 per person admission, $15.00 flea market space, $10.00 car corral..." Info: Peter Christianson 860-267-8394, Jon Grant 860-267-7507, Phil Hamilton 860-526-5729, Bill Reardon 860-267-8665 or e-mail info belltowncarclub@yahoo.com . Further info: http://www.belltownantiquecarclub.org/ or Belltown Antique Car Club, P.O. Box 211, East Hampton, CT 06424 (this event was found at the Belltown Antique Car Club's web site and was added to this calendar as of 1/12/2007)

AUGUST 5, 2007, Sunday, Beacon Falls - Beacon Falls Lions 5th Annual Car & Bike Show - The following event notice was received in an e-mail dated 6/19/2007 from Flacarf@aol.com : "...8/5/07 Beacon Falls Lions 5th Annual Car & Bike Show...This show will be one of the biggest trophy shows in Connecticut. Over 100 trophies will be awarded for 42 categories. We have a raffle for a small block Chevy engine and a transmission, gift certificates toward an exhaust system, and tires and rims; also many door prices, dash plaques for the first 200 cars. All proceeds will go to the new Sight First 2nd Program to raise money to help stop blindness in children and adults. Special appearance by Victoria's Secret model Larissa Bond. Come join us, help us help others. Show will be held at Woodland Regional High School, 135 Back Rimmon Hill Road, Beacon Falls, CT, Route 8 exit 23, take a left approx. 1 mile on the left; Route 8 south exit 24, take a right, approx. 1.5 miles on left, follow signs. Rain date = 8/12/07. Registration starts at 9am, trophies at 2pm. Questions call Mike Carrafiello 203-729-3212, email flacarf@aol.com ..." Additional info - we found online a Woodland Regional High School Directions page at: http://www.nvlct.com/html/print_woodland.html (this event listing was added to this calendar as of 6/19/2007)

AUGUST 5, 2007, Sunday, North Branford – North Branford Dairy Queen Cruise Night, corner Routes 80 & 139, 5-9pm. We received the heads-up about this event in an 8/2/2007 e-mail from our old car friend Lou Panico (louis.panico@jud.ct.gov), who wrote: "...Cruise...I know it's late, but a Cruise is shceduled for The Dairy Queen, on Rt. 80 & 139, for this Sunday, Aug. 5th, from 5-9 pm, North Branford, CT...This is a one time event, and it's usually a good showing...DJ BigMike..." Sounds great to us--and thanks for the heads-up, Lou! (this event listing was added to this calendar as of 8/3/2007)

AUGUST 11, 2007, Saturday, Oxford - Classic Car Cruise Night, presented by Immanuel Lutheran Church. 1978 or earlier cars & trucks, 4:00pm to 8:00pm, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 25 Great Hill Road, Oxford, CT (Route 67 to Great Hill Road, Oxford). Rain date = Saturday, August 18, 2007. Food and soft drinks will be served by Immanuel Lutheran Youth Group. Plaques, '50s and '60s music, and 50/50 drawing. Please come and join us for our first cruise night, for an evening of reminiscing and fun! No bicycles, skateboards, or pets. Sponsored by: Seymour Lumber, Maxi Signs, Daddio's Auto, George's Floor Covering, & Oxford Paint and Hardware. For more information please call John at 203-888-6259 or Hank at 203-888-9952 (this event notice was received via a handbill we received while attending the Barnum Festival car show in Trumbull, CT on 7/15/2007; it was added to this calendar as of 7/17/2007)

AUGUST 12, 2007, Sunday, Stony Creek – Blessing of the Fleet - The following notice was received from Mr. Bob Babcock (RabBab4@aol.com) via an e-mail dated 7/8/2007: "Stony Creek event...Good Afternoon, I am inquiring about the possibility to have you in some way inform your followers that The Church of Christ, Congregational, in Stony Creek is have it's annual "Blessing of the Fleet" on August 12th at 1:00 PM at the waterfront in Stony Creek. We would like very much to have a group of Antique Cars to be included. Parking and display will be available on the church lawn as well as the parking lot of the church. The church is located at 192 Thimbles Island Road in Stony Creek. Again, we would welcome and appreciate what ever you are able to do for the event. Thank you, Bob Babcock, Senior Deacon, 203-488-7461..." Sounds wonderful, Bob, and we are most happy to help spread the word! (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/8/2007)

AUGUST 17, 18, 19, 2007, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Berlin – Right Coast Association 'Eastern States Nationals' & Total Performance 'Model-T Nationals,' Berlin Fairgrounds, Berlin, CT, hosted by the Summer Knights car club. Event Info: Right Coast, Inc., P.O. Box 3146, Syracuse, NY 13220, 800-753-3978 or http://www.rightcoastcars.com/home.html (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/8/2007)

AUGUST 19, 2007, Sunday, East Hampton - East Hampton Volunteer Fire Department Co. 1 Car Show, 9am to 3pm. New Location: E.H. Middle School, Childs Road, off of Route 66. Any make, 1920 to 2000. Emergency vehicles, military, cars, trucks, rods and mods, and imports. 30 trophies awarded; judging by People's Choice. First 100 entrants get dash plaque. $5 for show; Spectators $5 per car; Vendors welcome $10 for 10'x20' spot. For info call Judd at 860-977-9562 cell phone. Additional info - We found detailed directions for getting to the school posted online at this official East Hampton Middle School info page: http://www.easthamptonct.org/education/middle.htm (a flyer for this event was placed in our car at the Tuesday, July 24th Glastonbury McDonald's Cruise; it was added to this calendar as of 7/25/2007)

AUGUST 25, 2007, Saturday, Branford – Antique Car Display in conjunction with Trinity Church's 100th Anniversary Church Fair, Branford Town Green. Quoting from an e-mail dated7/20/2007 from Rodney Hayes (rodneyfhayes@yahoo.com): "Trinity Church's 100th Fair...Hi - Please put in your next SAAC newsletter that Trinty Church will be holding it's 100th Annual Fair on Saturday, August 25th on the Green in Branford. We would love to have a few "vintage" vehicles on display anytime you can come, perhaps 10am - noon. Please have anyone interested let me know so we may provide the appropriate amount of parking area - Come and enjoy the day with us! Thanks so much! Rod Hayes, 203-481-5918, rodneyfhayes@yahoo.com ..." Glad to help spread the word, and it sounds like a positively wonderful occasion, right there on Branford's beautiful town green! Find out more about Trinity Church by visiting their official web site at: http://www.trinitybranford.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 7/20/2007)

AUGUST 26, 2007, Sunday, Prospect – 22nd Annual Sock Hop and Car Show, on the Green, Route 69, 1-7pm. Rain date = September 16th. Food, live bands, DJ, 50/50, trophies. Sponsored by Prospect Car Owners Assn. Info: Michael Kane, 610 Millville Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 203-729-2274 or 203-558-8981, or michael.kane@asml.com (this event was found at the Special Interest web site and was added to this calendar as of 7/17/2007)

AUGUST 26, 2007, Sunday, Shelton - Shelton Jaycees 19th Annual Car Show, 8am-3pm, River Walk Park, Downtown Shelton, CT, including Flea Market and Arts & Crafts Area. Get all the details at www.sheltonjaycees.org or call 203-924-6848...". Rain date = September 9th, 2007.Juried show, 1st-3rd trophies, dash plaques to the first 125 cars, over 35 award categories, also Best in Show, Best Unrestored Original, People's Choice, and Car Owners' Choice. Cars newer than 1987 will not be judged. "... Over 40 Awards categories of Antique & Custom vehicles! Contact Wendy (203) 913-3147 or Matt (203) 209-3697 for details about the Car Show. Bazaar vendor space available for $15. Contact Kate at (203) 623-6698 for details about the Bazaar!..." Per the flyer, there are savings for car show pre-registration, so don't delay contacting them if you wish to save some $'s... (this event listing was received via a flyer placed in our car at the "Time Machines 2007" antique auto show in Durham on 7/22; some additional details were learned by visiting the listed web site; this event was added to this calendar as of 7/23/2007)

AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 3, 2007, Friday-Monday, Lakeville - The 2007 Rolex Vintage Festival Presented by BMW, at Lime Rock Park, 497 Lime Rock Road, Lakeville, CT. Gates open: Friday, 10 a.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.; Monday, 9 a.m. Admission: Tickets range from $15 to $75 (children 12 and under are free). Info: 1-800-RACE-LRP or info@limerock.com or visit the event web site http://www.limerockfallfestival.com/ or Lime Rock Park home web site http://www.limerock.com/ . Additional info - We've participated in the Vintage Festival's Sunday Concours car show that is held on the track (no race engines are run on Sundays--presumably to help "keep the peace" with neighbors), and it's been a positively memorable experience--it is our suggestion that you not delay in contacting the event management if you have a special car you would like to show (and it's not just foreign & sports--I recall many fine domestic antiques also, from our experiences in years-passed), as I could not find any published information about how to apply to show your car--and if you do it, we'd love to hear a report of your experiences, since "it's been many years" for us.... (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/13/2007)

SEPTEMBER 2, 2007, Sunday, Westbrook - "...Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers' 2007 4th Annual Labor Day Weekend Car Show at the Westbrook Elks Lodge # 1784, Seaside Ave. Westbrook, Ct. 06498, Sunday, Sept. 2nd (Rain Date = Monday, Sept.3rd)...9 am to 2 pm...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...Crusin the 50’s way...Sponsored by: The Westbrook Elks Lodge # 1784...For more information call 203-457-0789..." This event notice was received from Lucille (shorelinecruisers@comcast.net) of the Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers car club, via an e-mail dated 6/2/2007. Lucille's cover note read: "...Hi Steve, Attached is a copy of our flyer with the information for our car show Labor Day weekend at the Elks club in Westbrook.Would you please list this in your newletter. Hope you can join us Sept. 2nd, Lucille Sharp/Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers..." Sounds good to us, Lucille! We had a GREAT time attending the 2006 version of this event, and our report about that fun experience is located online at: http://members.aol.com/foxcraft/WestbrookLaborDayShow06.html - and we sure hope to be back again for the '07 version! (this event was added to this calendar as of 6/3/2007)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2007, Saturday, Middletown - The 2nd Annual EJK Car Show, Xavier High School, 181 Randolph Road, Middletown, CT, Exit 11 off of Route 9 north or south-turn left-Xavier is on your left. Rain date = Sunday, September 9, 2007. Show hours are 11:00am to 3:00pm. All cars and motorcycles welcome. $10 donation fee for drivers; spectator donation $1; under 12 free. First 50 cars receive free gift! First 50 cars receive a free dash plaque! Trophies awarded! 50/50 raffle! Great food, music! Drivers welcome at 10:30am-sorry, we can't reserve parking places, so please come early and come together. All proceeds to benefit: Eric J. Kalber Xavier H.S. Memorial Scholarship Fund-for more information call 860-870-8590 or email EJKSCHOLARSHIPFUND@SBCGLOBAL.NET . We reserve the right to refuse entry to any vehicle. No booze. No burnouts. No rolling boom boxes. No pets. No canopies...." We appreciate very much the copy of the Official event flyer that was sent to us in the mail by car show committee member, and Eric's relative, Danica Levesque, in a package postmarked 5/8/2007--all of the flyer info has been updated here as of 5/10/2007. Additional info - Xavier High School's web site is located at http://www.xavierhighschool.org/ and if you plug 181 Randolph Road, Middletown, CT into Mapquest, you'll see that it's directly adjacent to CT Route 9, Exit 11 (as noted in the official show info above), and also very close to the eastern end of Randolph Road, which intersects Saybrook Road (a.k.a. Route 154)--so, in all, it's a very convenient and easy to get to location. Your SAAC Webmaster also happens to be a 1977 graduate of Xavier! And finally, please be sure to view this special 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 (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/28/2007; significant updates were added as of 5/12/2007)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2007, Saturday, Redding - "...57th Annual Fairfield County Region Fall Meet - AACA/HCCA, all pre-1942 unmodified cars, trucks, motorcycles, and vintage sports cars welcome. The meet location of the Redding Historical Society Lonetown Farm and Museum. Meet info: David 203-938-8087; flea market: Ralph DeAngelis 203-322-5279..." This info was found on page 142 of the just-received July 2007 issue of Hemmings Motor News, and was transcribed exactly as it appeared. UPDATE: The following descriptive event details were received via an e-mail dated 6/10/2007 received from Gwen Ackley, bluesbird@sbcglobal.net : "...September 8, 2007, 56th Annual Fall Meet; Fairfield County Region HCCA/AACA Antique Car Show, Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sponsor: Redding Historical Society, Location: Redding Historical Society, Lonetown Farm & Museum, Route 107, Redding, CT. Details: All pre 1942 unmodified cars, trucks, motorcycles, and vintage sport cars welcome. Free registration for Brass Era cars. Awards in many categories. Flea market vendors contact Ralph DeAngelis 203-322 5279. Information - Please contact David at 203-526-6777 or reedwd@aol.com , or Karen at 203-247-7906 or ktomko13@optonline.net - web site: http://fairfieldhcca.org/ . Cost: Adults $8, Children 12 and under free. All Admission fees benefit the Redding Historical Society..." *9/4/2007 update: The following Press Release was received attached to an e-mail dated 8/31/2007 from Gwen Ackley (bluesbird@sbcglobal.net); quoting first from Gwen's cover note that accompanied the Release: "Redding Car Show--Attached is an updated press release for the upcoming September 8 Antique Car show that is now featuring a very rare 1934 Duesenberg..." (and now on to the text of the Press Release that was attached to the e-mail): "Antique Car Show... An Antique and Classic Car Show to benefit the Redding Historical Society will be held Saturday, September 8, 2007 from 10 am to 3 pm, at the Lonetown Farm and Museum on Route 107, Redding. 100 unmodified pre-1942 cars, trucks, motorcycles and vintage sports cars are expected to attend. The show will feature an extremely rare 1934 Duesenberg Model J 505 Convertible Sedan, body by Derham, owned and restored by Dick Shappy of Warwick, Rhode Island. This exotic car was the last of the unrestored Duesenbergs known, has raced at Watkins Glen International raceway and was an exceptional find. For the story on how the Duesenberg was acquired and restored see http://www.classiccars.ws/articles/barnfresh/duesn2.htm and http://www.classiccars.ws/projects/1934duesconvsedan/index.html ...The show will be conducted by the Fairfield County Region Horseless Carriage Club and Antique Automobile Club of America, and will be its 56th Annual Fall Meet. Admission is $8 for adults, children ages 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult, and 100% of all admission gate receipts goes to benefit the Redding Historical Society. A flea market of automobilia, parts, and collectibles will accompany the event. The Redding Historical Society will be selling commemorative T-shirts featuring a specially commissioned illustration donated by automotive artist Penny Havard of Mystic, Connecticut.For vehicle owners there is free registration for pre-1920 models, and pre-registration is $10 per vehicle for years 1921-1941. Field registration will be $15 per vehicle and begins at 9 am till noon. Entrants are requested to have their vehicles remain on the show field until 3 pm so that all spectators may view the entire event. Awards will be presented in many categories with judging at noon and awards at about 2 pm.For registration details contact David Reed at 203-939-8087 or e-mail reedwd@aol.com . Lunch will be available for purchase in the food tent from 11 to 2, or bring your own picnic lunch.Vendors who would like to reserve space for the flea market should Ralph DeAngelis at 203-322-5279. In the event of heavy rain, the car show will be canceled; there is no rain date.For information about Fairfield County Region Horseless Carriage Club and the Antique Automobile Club of America, see http://www.hcca.org/ and http://www.aaca.org/ (this event was added to this calendar as of 6/3/2007; further detailed event descriptions received via an e-mail from the organizers were added here as of 6/11/2007; the complete text of a detailed Press Release received at the end of August were added here as of 9/4/2007)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2007, Saturday, Meriden - 2nd Annual Wilcox Tech Car Show, proceeds to benefit Wilcox Tech Football, 9am-4pm, at Wilcox Tech, 298 Oregon Road, Meriden, CT. Rain date = September 9th. Open to all cars, trucks, and motorcycles, foreign & domestic, no cutoff date! Burnout pit, food, music, trophies, 50/50 raffle. Donation $10; spectators $3; 10 and under free. (this event listing was received via a flyer placed in our car at the "Time Machines 2007" antique auto show in Durham on 7/22; it was added to this calendar as of 7/23/2007)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2007, Saturday, Milford - 36th Annual Engine 260 Antique Fire Apparatus Show & Muster, 10am-5pm, Eisenhower Park, North Street, US Route 121. "Last year the 260 Muster drew over 100 pieces of antique fire apparatus, 30 Muster teams, 50 plus Firematic flea market vendors, and more than 8,000 spectators. Info: Engine 260 Muster Hotline 203-874-2605 or write Engine 260 Muster Committee, 4 Flax Mill Terrace, Milford, CT 06460, email: Engine260@aol.com or web site: http://www.engine260.com . Additional info - Here are narrative directions to get to Eisenhower Park that I found online: "Take I-95 to exit 37. At the end of the ramp turn right and proceed to a main intersection where you will turn left onto the Post Road. Proceed for approximately .5 mile and turn left onto North Street. Continue for 2-3 miles on North Street. Eisenhower Park will be on the left..." (ref: http://www.er9.org/JBHS/athletics/DirectionsSWC.html ) (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/14/2007)

SEPTEMBER 8, 2007, Saturday, Cheshire - Cheshire Fall Festival, Bartlem Park, Route 10, 3-7pm, craft show, music, carnival, fireworks at dusk, sponsored by Cheshire Chamber of Commerce. Info: Joan from Cheshire C of C 203-272-2345. Additional info - We found a Cheshire Chamber of Commerce web site events info page, which lists a rain date of September 9th: http://www.cheshirechamber.com/happenings.html (this event was found at the Special Interest web site and was added to this calendar as of 8/14/2007)

SEPTEMBER 9, 2007, Sunday, Middlebury - Antique & Classic Truck Fest, also featuring classic autos, street rods, and flea market; 9am-3pm. The show will be held at Lake Quassapaug Amusement Park, Route 64, Middlebury, with a shuttle to The Golden Age of Trucking Museum. There will be food and special activities at both locations. Program ads and sponsorships available; trophies will be awarded; fun for the whole family! For information please call: The Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southford Road, Middlebury, CT 06762, 203-577-2181 or www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com Additional info - The Lake Quassapaug Amusement Park web site is located at: http://www.quassy.com/ and here is their directions page: http://www.quassy.com/about_directions.htm (this event listing was transcribed from a handbill we obtained during an visit to the Golden Age of Trucking Museum on Friday, February 2, 2007; it was added to this calendar as of 2/5/2007)

SEPTEMBER 9, 2007, Sunday, East Haven - East Haven Fall Festival Car Show, East Haven Town Green, 9am-3pm, food, craft tables, music, kids rides. Info: Wayne 203-469-7823 or 860-250-8285 (this event was found at the Special Interest web site and was added to this calendar as of 8/14/2007)

SEPTEMBER 15, 2007, Saturday, North Haven - 'WALK-A-DOG-A-THON' - 13th Annual Walk for Homeless Animals at The Animal Haven, 10am, rain or shine, at Pierpont Park, North Haven Town Green. "You don't need a dog to walk and support The Animal Haven!" Yes, as always, we know this is not an antique car-related event, but we are huge believers in The Animal Haven's mission, and like to do whatever we can to help them out. Info: Call Liz Gallagher at 203-488-3859 or The Animal Haven at 203-239-2641. Animal Haven official web site: http://www.theanimalhaven.com/ . Please also note that Business Sponsors for this event are needed, and you can obtain the forms for that by calling Liz at 203-488-3859 no later than 9/2/2007. Webmaster's note - I can also make you a photocopy of the official flyer for the 2007 W.A.D.A.T., which is two-sided, and provides forms for participating, purchasing extra commemorative t-shirts, and much more-if you want one send a stamped SASE to: "W.A.D.A.T. '07 flyer," c/o SAAC, Box 3353, Stony Creek, CT 06405, and please do not delay-thanks! (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/14/2007)

SEPTEMBER 16, 2007, Sunday, Southbury - 37th Roaring 20's Antique Car Show, Southbury Training School. Rain date = Sunday, September 23, 2007. Info: Roaring 20's, P.O. Box 817, Milldale, CT 06467, or web site www.roaring-20s.org (this event was found listed in the November 2006 - January 2007 issue of the Roaring 20's Antique and Classic Car Club newsletter, "The Distributor Wire" - it was added to this calendar as of 1/20/2007)

SEPTEMBER 16, 2007, Sunday, Norwich - 22nd Annual Eastern Connecticut Auto Show, Dodd Stadium, 14 Stott Avenue, Norwich, CT. Award classes: new exotics, classics, imports, domestics, bikes. Registration 8am-1pm; judging 1pm-2:30pm. Show moved to new date and looking for vendors of all kinds: commercial, food, craft, and flea market vendors all wanted! Presented by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, in conjunction with Swift Motorsports and Good Times Motoring Club. Info: www.ecautoshow.com or call 860-464-7373; early registration recommended, form at: www.chamberect.com (this event was found listed in the May 2007 issue of Hemmings Motor News, page 159 - it was added to this calendar as of 3/28/2007)

SEPTEMBER 16, 2007, Sunday, Westport - 2007 Fairfield County Gold Coast Concours d'Elegance. New venue at Fairfield County Hunt Club, 174 Long Lots Road, Westport, CT, 10am-4pm, rain or shine. Info: http://www.fairfieldcountyconcours.com/ or 203-227-7988. (this event was added to this calendar as of 4/16/2007)

SEPTEMBER 21-23, 2007, Friday-Sunday, Guilford - The Guilford Fair - "an old fashioned country fair," Stonehouse Lane, Guilford, CT. Yes, we know, not a car event, but we do greatly enjoy the event, and are happy to put in a plug for our good friends at the Guilford Fair. Info: Guilford Agricultural Society, Inc., P.O. Box 290, Guilford, CT 06437, 203-453-3543, or web site: www.guilfordfair.org . We should also point out, however, that there is also a very wonderful parade through downtown Guilford associated with the Guilford Fair, called the "Guilford Citizens' Parade," and we've had a great time participating in the past, with our antique cars-please view this feature page for our experiences participating in the 2003 version: http://members.aol.com/saacregion/GuilfordFairParade03.html . The Guilford Citizens' Parade this year is scheduled for 10:00am on Saturday, September 22nd, and the Guilford Fair web site indicates that this parade takes place rain or shine. I believe that pre-registration is required for all parade participants, so if you wish to drive your antique auto in this year's Parade, I would suggest your not delaying contacting Guilford Fair headquarters for details on how to get involved. (this event was added to this calendar as of 8/27/2007)

SEPTEMBER 22, 2007, Saturday, New Milford - Wheels & Wings At Candlelight Farms, presented by Black Horse Automotive Services, 10am-4pm, at Candlelight Farms in New Milford, CT (intersection of Routes 7 and 37). Proceeds benefit the New Milford Police & Water Witch Hose Company. Rain date = Sunday, September 23). For info or directions call 203-330-9604 or visit www.blackhorsegarage.com (this event notice was received via a handbill we received while attending the Barnum Festival car show in Trumbull, CT on 7/15/2007; it was added to this calendar as of 7/17/2007)

SEPTEMBER 23, 2007, Sunday, Mystic - By Land and By Sea: Antique Vehicles at Mystic Seaport. "...Mystic Seaport's 10th Annual By Land and By Sea Antique Motor Vehicle Show and Exhibitor Tours...Antique Motor Vehicle Show = Sunday, Sept. 23rd, 2007, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Exhibitor Tours = Friday, Sept. 21st and Saturday, Sept. 22nd Sponsor: Mystic Seaport. Location: Mystic Seaport, Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic CT 06355. Details: Cars, trucks, and motorcycles, 1929 and earlier. Participation in the show is free for exhibitors. No judging. Show is limited to 130 vehicles. Pre-registration is required for participation...Invitation letter and registration form available at www.mysticseaport.org , under Special Events. For more information, please email: carshow@mysticseaport.org or call George King III at 860-572-5341..." (this event listing was found at the Hemmings web site and was added to this calendar as of 6/16/2007)

SEPTEMBER 29, 2007, Saturday, Wallingford - "...Joyrides Car Show, South Main Street, 2-6pm, Rain or Shine, Sponsored by the Connecticut Street Rod Association in partnership with Celebrate Wallingford 2007; space for more than 300 vehicles, all makes of cars and trucks to 1970, Special Interest autos welcome, Food Court, Live Entertainment, Arts and Crafts show, activities for children and teens, Petting Zoo, Police, Fire and Public Utilities demonstrations, Touch A Truck, Info: Steve VanBlarcom (203) 741-0413 Or Wallingford Center Inc. (203) 284-1807..." (this event listing was found at the Special Interest web site and was added to this calendar as of 9/4/2007)

SEPTEMBER 30, 2007, Sunday, Orange - Pyramid Shriners Car & Truck Show, "With over 700 cars, this is only our 7th year, everything from brand new to as old as you can drive is welcome, muscle cars, antiques, trucks, customs, you name it. Special: this years event will be covered by Dennis Gage of My Classic Car...Sponsored by G-Force Motorsports, benefiting Pyramid Shriners and Shriner Hospitals. Starts at 8:00am. Location is Orange Center Road, Route 152. Cost is $10 for show cars; $5 for spectators. To register, call Bill Svetz at 203-736-2035, or Will Anjone at 203-367-0423 or e-mail to wsvetz@aol.com ..." (this event was found listed at the Hemmings Motor News online web site; it was added to this calendar as of 4/16/2007)

OCTOBER 6, 2007, Saturday, Groton - Groton Fall Festival Car & Motorcycle Show, Poquonnock Plains Park, Fort Hill Road (a.k.a. Route 1), Groton, CT, 10am to 4pm. NOTE: The August 2007 issue of the Westerly-Pawcatuck Region AACA "Classy Chassis Newsletter" in which this listing was found makes the note that the "Car Show is held at Ella T. Grasso Technical School," which appears to be directly adjacent to Poquonnock Plains Park, and has an address of 189 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT (ref: http://www.cttech.org/Grasso/ - there is also a directions page to the school, ref: http://www.cttech.org/Grasso/main_page_news/directions.htm ). The WPAACA newsletter also provides this event phone number: 860-536-5680, and this "source" listing" www.grotonbiz.com. When we visited the grotonbiz.com web site, there was another listed contact, Michelle, at 860-445-0341; we also found a downloadable car show pre-registration form @ $10 each ("sorry no refunds--this is a rain or shine event") at the web site, along with mailing address for the Groton Fall Festival, 27 Spicer Avenue, Noank, CT 06340. The WPAACA newsletter further notes: "...An extensive arts and crafts show/sale, business displays, farmer's market, car and motorcycle show, food stations, skateboard park, band concerts..." Sounds like fun! (this event listing was found in the in the August 2007 issue of the WPAACA's Classy Chassis Newsletter and was added to this calendar as of 8/3/2007)

OCTOBER 6, 2007, Saturday, Wallingford to East Haddam - Connecticut Food Bank Run. We received this notice via an e-mail dated 9/20/2007 from our friend David Werblow (mgadavid@yahoo.com) of the CT MG Club; the subject line of his message read: "Food Bank Run." In his cover note, David wrote: "...Hi Steve,Would you please help us promote this event.Thank you in advance, David..." The details of this wonderful-sounding automotive event for a great cause were contained in an attached document, which read as follows: "Connecticut Food Bank Run, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007. What: A motoring experience through the scenic back-roads of central Connecticut.You are asked to pack your own picnic lunch. The major purpose of this event is to do our bit, as car enthusiasts, to help alleviate hunger here in Connecticut. Where: Starting at the commuter parking lot at the intersection of Rt.68 and Rt.91, Wallingford, CT...Ending at The Sports Man’s Club in East Haddam, CT. Time: 10:00 am. Route: Rt.68 to Rt.17 in Durham, Rt.79 to Rt.148, Rt. 154 in Chester, across the swing bridge to Rt. 149 to East Haddam. Who may participate: Anyone in any street legal vehicle who wishes to make a contribution to the Connecticut Food Bank. Suggested contribution: Twenty dollars per vehicle. Note: The CT MGClub will make a contribution of $10.00 for each club member’s car participating..." Having driven many of the roads mentioned, it sounds like a positively wonderful old car tour--and what a tremendous cause it benefits in the process! I assume you can write to David (mgadavid@yahoo.com) with any additional questions you may have about this event. (this event notice was received via an e-mail from David Werblow and was added to this calendar as of 9/20/2007)

OCTOBER 7, 2007, Sunday, Madison - 7th Annual CT-USA Car Show for Breast Cancer, at Hammonasset State Park, Route 1, Madison, CT (one mile south of Exit 62 off of Interstate 95). Rain or Shine, 9am to 3pm, all welcome, $5.00 per person donation. Produced by Connecticut Street Rod Association and 102.9 DRC-FM. Large raffle and 50/50; all donations go to benefit Connecticut Breast Health Initiative, to fight breast cancer. Info: Ron Wilkos, c/o CT-USA Show, P.O. Box 8146, Manchester, CT 06040, or call 860-684-4282. Additional info - The Connecticut Street Rod Association's official web site is: http://www.csra.org/ - The State of Connecticut's DEP has an official Hammonasset State Park info page (with directions) located at: http://dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/parks/hammonasset.htm - and also don't miss our own report about the great time we had attending the 2005 version of this very fine event, at: http://members.aol.com/cgearannex/CSRAHammonasset2005.html (this event listing was received via a snail-mailed note, postmarked 4/4/2007, sent to us by Ron Wilkos of the Connecticut Street Rod Association; it was added to this calendar as of 4/9/2007)

OCTOBER 7, 2007, Sunday, Old Greenwich - The Annual Car Show at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, presented by the Byram-Cos Cob Rotary, 90 Harding Road, Old Greenwich, CT. Live entertainment, food, door prizes. Call for details: 203-422-2899 Frank or fchimblo@chimblo.com (this event listing was found in the June 7-June 13, 2007 edition of Special Interest Vehicles and was added to this calendar as of 6/11/2007)

OCTOBER 7, 2007, Sunday, Middletown - Middlesex County Historical Society presents the 22nd Annual Antique/Classic Car & Truck Show and Flea Market; at Pat Kidney Field, corner of Farm Hill Road and Russell Street, Middletown, CT. Rain date = Sunday, October 14, 2007. Car entry $10; flea market space $15; general admission $3. Info: Middletown Historical Society 860-346-0746 or info@Middlesexhistory.org . Additional info - Here is the Middlesex Historical Society's official web site: http://www.middlesexhistory.org/ and here is the dedicated car show info page (which appears not yet to be updated for 2007 at the time of this writing...): http://www.middlesexhistory.org/car_show.html . (this event listing was found at the Hemmings web site, it was added to this calendar as of 6/11/2007)

OCTOBER 7, 2007, Sunday, New Hartford - The 2007 CARtoberfest, presented by Time Was Garage of New Hartford, and Mike O'Brien. "...October 7, 2007, Sunday, 10am-3pm...located at Collinsville Antiques of New Hartford (Old Waring) Route 44, New Hartford, CT 06057. Dash Plaques first 300 Cars. Great Cars & Friends gather to benefit the New Hartford Fire & Rescue. If you are proud of your ride - show it - all years welcome. Good Home Cookin'. Donations Welcome... Rain Date: every Sunday until the Sun Shines...Great Time Had By All Last Year..." Info: Mike O'Brien 860-379-7666 (this event listing was received via an e-mail dated 7/18/2007 from