Name: Friday Cruise Nights at Doug’s Dogs – Oak Forest, IL – Fridays Starting May 29th 2020
Start: 2020-05-29T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2020-05-29T23:30:00-05:00
Location: Doug’s Dogs

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This is a site where you can find the latest events involving cars. We will add events daily featuring car shows, cruise nights, drag racing, demo derby, swap meets, etc.

Friday Cruise Nights at Doug’s Dogs – Oak Forest, IL – Fridays Starting May 29th 2020

Every Friday night we’ll be holding a weekly cruise night at Doug’s starting May 29th 2020

Race & Performance Expo – Schaumburg, IL – Feb 22nd & 23rd 2020

Midwest’s Largest Race & Performance Consumer Expo This growing event provides ample opportunity for industry professionals and enthusiasts to network with racing retailers, race engine builders, car builder, sanctioning organizations, car fabricators and trailer manufacturers.

CMC’s Winter Swap Meet – Elmhurst, IL – February 16th 2020

The annual Chicagoland Mopar Club Winter Swap Meet is moving back to its roots at Larry Roesch CJDR in Elmhurst at 200 W Grand Ave on Sunday, Feb 16, 2020. Vender set up at 6:00am, door opens to public at 8:00am. Spectator admission $5.00 Call Ron Jones for vendor space rental. 630 546 3855

BOPC Swap Meet & Car Corral – St Charles, IL – February, 16th 2020

29th Annual Buick Olds Pontiac Cadillac Swap Meet and Car Corral Sunday February 16th 2020 Admission $6 Vendor fee $40 by Jan 31st, $45 After, $25 for LARGE outdoor space.

Winter Fest 2020 – Union Grove, WI – January 25th, 2020

Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Saturday January 25th, 2020 from 11 am – 6 pm for a fun day filled with snowmobiling, raffles, live music, radar run [snow or no snow!], and children’s activities. Winterfest is a fun, free, family friendly event hosted by the Racine County Snowmobile Alliance.

World Championship Merrill Ice Drags 2020

Rule Changes for 2019!-If you don’t follow these you may not get to race! * Classes requiring drive shaft loop must be made of minimum 2″ x 1/4″ steel. Must be a FULL loop. Must be mounted securely. * General Rules #4: Fire extinguishers must be secured with proper fire extinguisher bracket. Extinguisher MUST […]

31st Annual Central Illinois Auto Show – Peoria, IL – January 10 thru 12, 2020

31st Annual Central Illinois Auto Show Join us for the 31st annual Central Illinois Auto Show as it returns to the Peoria Civic Center from Friday – Sunday, January 10 – 12, 2020. Dates/Times: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Friday, January 10 11:00 am – 8:00 pm – Saturday, January 11 11:00 am – […]

45th Annual Swap meet – Peotone, IL – January 5, 2020

45th Annual Swap Meet January 5th, 2020 7:00am to 1:00pm Donation $5.00 Car parts for all makes and models Will County Fairgrounds 710 South West Street Peotone, illinois 60468

Retro Rewind – Dubuque, IA – January 4th 2020

Join us for THE Winter Party! Hot Rods, Vintage Cycles, Kustoms, Vendors, Film Festival, Live Bands, Pin Up Contest, Art Auction, and more at this special Fund Raiser for Helping Hannah’s Heart Foundation. Special guest Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster) will introduce a screening of “Munster Go Home.” He will also be on hand for autographs […]

Jeepin’ Creepin’ Trunk or Treat Haunted Jeep & Car Show – Lombard, IL – Oct 27th 2019

Jeepin’ Creepin’ Haunted Jeep and Car Trunk-or-Treat Show at Brauer House, Lombard Come out to Brauer House for the ultimate Jeepin’ Creepin’ Haunted Jeep & Car Show Trunk – or – Treat event at Brauer House Lombard. All Cars are welcome to participate, but Jeeps will take priority parking. Come early to claim a prime […]

Tournament of Destruction Round 5: Racin’ For Boobs! – Joliet, IL – Oct 26th 2019 (reschedule)

This is the rescheduled event from Saturday, September 21 Parking, Seating, and Pre-race Party all open at 4:00pm | Show Time: 7:15pm Season Championship Event! Team Demolition Derby, Car & Truck Racing Champions will emerge from the dirt and destruction after one final night of mayhem for 2019. Plus, the all-women teams High Risk and […]

YCHS Car Show – Yorkville, IL – Oct 19th 2019

Awards given in all classes: Awards given in all classes: Cars: Pre 1980, 1980 & Newer, Motorcycle, Jeep, Truck, Cool ride on wheels & Best in Show Free Event Includes: -Bluegrass Band -Food -Raffle & Prizes -Open Gym -Bounce House -Tour the School …and more!

Roadhouse Bar & Grill Halloween Cruise – Yorkville, IL – Oct 18th 2019

Roadhouse Bar & Grill Halloween Cruise Goulish Fun! 5-8PM Bring treats for the kiddo’s! Awards! Surprises! RAFFLE!

OLCHS Spartan 1st Annual Car Show – Oak Lawn, IL – Oct 13th 2019

Oak Lawn Community High School is having their 1st Annual Car Show! This fundraiser is open to everyone, free entrance! Come on out and have some fun!!

Eve of Haunted Destruction – Joliet, IL – Oct 12th 2019

Eve of Haunted Destruction!! Come dressed up in your Halloween Costume and prepare for the Destruction! Lawn Mower Derby, Power Wheel Derby, School Bus Racing & MORE! Saturday, October 12, 2019!

Chili Cook-Off Car Show – Summit, IL – Oct 12th 2019

1st Annual chili cook-off car show Saturday October 12th 1pm to 8pm St. Joseph School 5641 South 73rd Ave, Summit,IL Got the best chili in town? Put it to the test. Show off your ride at our car show. For more information on entering the chili cook–off or to get a spot for your car […]

Morris Lions Club Annual Fall Classic – Morris, IL – Oct 12-13th 2019

It is time again to tell you about the Morris Lions Club Fall Classic Car Show and Swap meet. The car show portion of the event takes place on Sunday Oct. 13th. The gate opens for cars to start coming in at 8:00 AM. 3-D Sound will again introduce all the cars as they come […]

Iron Invasion – Woodstock, IL – Oct 5th, 2019

IRON INVASION WOODSTOCK IL OCTOBER 5, 2019 ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE! $10 PER PERSON if you purchase before 9/24. STARTS SATURDAY 10am. Tickets will be available at the gate. $15 per person – This price INCLUDES entry to Mini Bike Racing NO CHARGE to show your car or motorcycle! Kids 12 and under are free. Students […]

Fall Classic at Geo’s Gyros – Burbank, IL – Oct 5th, 2019

Fall Classic Car Show Geo’s Gyros October 5th, 2019 7090 W 79th Street, Burbank, IL Registration 9:00am to 12:00pm Entry $20 at The Gate 15 Best of Class Trophies Award Ceremony 3:00pm Car Care Goodie Bags to the First 50 Entrants Sponsors: Turtle Wax and Midwest Gear Grinders

Caffeine & Chrome Gateway Classics – Crete, IL – Sept 28th 2019

Bring your friends, family, and most importantly your ride! There will be coffee, donuts, and plenty of room to park. Come out and show off your beautiful ride. Old, new, custom, or just plain stock we want to see you out here! We have a showroom filled with about 200 beautiful rides.

Glen Ellyn Police Department Car Show – Glen Ellyn, IL – Sept 28th

Come out and join us for the 3rd annual car show to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Volunteers from the Glen Ellyn Police Department are hosting the 2019 event at a new location in downtown Glen Ellyn. Bring your show car and help us raise money for an excellent cause. All makes and models of cars […]

Hot Rod Classic Car show – Evergreen Park, IL – Sept 27th 2019

Register your hot rod or classic car for the Village of Evergreen Park’s upcoming 2019 Hot Rod and Classic Car Show on Sept. 27. Dozens of car enthusiasts are expected to show off their classic and antique vehicles from 3 to 10 p.m. The show will assemble at Yukich Field 89th Street and Kedzie Avenue. […]

Fall Jefferson Swap Meet & Car Show – Jefferson, WI – Sept 27th-29th, 2019

The Madison Classic’s Fall Jefferson Car Show and Auto Swap Meet is one of the largest car shows in the Midwest! For the auto enthusiasts this Swap Meet boasts thousands of car parts and car accessory vendors making it a great place to buy or sell those hard to find car parts. For those looking […]

Lemont Classic Car Club Antique Car Show – Lemont, IL – Sept 23rd 2019

Franciscan Village in Lemont, part of the Franciscan Communities, is welcoming the Lemont Classic Car Club to their campus, located at 1270 Village Drive in Lemont, on Monday, September 23 from 1p.m.-3p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and view the variety of antique cars while listening to a live music performance by Michael […]

22nd Annual Made in the USA Classic Car Show – McHenry, IL – Sept 22nd 2019

Gary Lang Auto Group’s 22nd Annual All Amercian Car Show 1107 S. Route 31 McHenry Illinois 60050 Rain Or Shine 9am-2pm All makes and models and years welcome – trophies – 50/50/ raffles – food -live music – fundraiser

Walneck’s Motorcycle & Car Swap Meet – Morris, IL – Sept 22nd 2019

Morris, IL / Motorcycle Swap Meet @ Grundy County Fairgrounds, 1 mile North of I-80, exit 112 (Route 47). 8 – 2, $7 admission., $40 booth. Indoors, under cover & outside, rain or shine. 630/985-2097

CHITOWN’S KING OF THE STREETS

Chitown’s King of the Streets, more commonly referred to as KOTS is the original no prep race established in 2008. Blue collar middle class grass roots type of race where everyone is welcome. We can guarantee you will see some of the baddest small tire, big tire, and street cars in the country racing for […]

INDUSTRY TAP HOUSE CAR SHOW – Joliet, IL – Sept 21st, 2019

Join PRISON CITY KRUISERS at INDUSTRY TAP HOUSE to help raise money for MORNING STAR MISSION STARS OF HOPE PROGRAM. 3115 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60435 10 A.M. – 3 P.M. Registration opens at 10 A.M., TROPHY, DOOR PRIZES, 50/50 AND CHARITY RAFFLE DRIVE!! ENJOY MUSIC, FOOD, SHOW AND TASTY BEVERAGES!!!

Car Show & Contest – Glenview, IL – Sept 21st

Car Show & Contest Saturday, september 21st 9:00am to 3:00pm In Event of rain , Date will be pushed to 9/22 1879 Chestnut, Glenview, IL 60025 “Split the Pot” Grand Prize! Best Interior, Best Paint, Crowd Pleaser, Best Make/Model $20 Entry fee, proceeds to be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association

Crossroads Blues & BBQ Cruise-In – Joliet, IL – Sept 15th 2019

Crossroads Blues & BBQ Cruise-In 2019 We are having a “Blues & BBQ” and Cruise-In” on Sunday September 15, from 4-7 p.m. here on the church campus. There will be live music, a whole hog roast, and a classic car and bike cruise-in. Please fill out the form below to register your car or bike.

Super Chevy Show – Joliet, IL – Sept 14th & 15th, 2019

Following an outpour of enthusiasm displayed by Chevrolet fans in the Chicagoland area, the major automotive publisher The Super Chevy Show will bring the event to a new level at as it crosses the street from Chicagoland Speedway’s Champion’s Park to Route 66 Raceway’s drag strip on Saturday and Sunday, September 14-15. The pages of […]

Illinois Beach Car Show – Zion, IL – Sept 15th 2019

***The Event*** Join BGV Motorsports for the Illinois Beach Resort and Conference Center Charity Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show, on Sunday, September 15, 2019, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (1 Lake Front Drive in Zion), sponsored by Stereo Plus Inc. of Waukegan and Best Cycle II of Beach Park! ***The Event Schedule*** The gates […]

HOOTERS Car & Bike Show – Countryside, IL – (RESCHEDULED) Sept 29th 2019

Hooters Cup Series XIX Car and Bike Show Sunday, Sept 15th Countryside, IL 5925 S. LaGrange Rd. Registration 9am until noon

Worth Metra Car Show – Worth, IL – Sept 15th 2019

Worth Metra Car Show Sunday September 15th 2019 $20 entry fee The best goodie bags in the metro-chicago area to go to the first 50 cars registered. There will be one golden goodie bag with a valuable prize. Car registration 9:00am to 12:00pm Car Show 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Schaeffer Auto Body Car Show – Elk Grove Village, IL – Sept 14th 2019

Come on out and enjoy the variety of classic and modern cars! Sports, muscle, hot rods, imports, custom, work in progress, you name it are all welcome! Prizes available for a variety of categories but most importantly join for an afternoon of enjoying all that car culture has to offer. $20 donation per car gets […]

Open House & Cruise – Homer Glen, IL – Sept 14th 2019

Bump & Grind Auto Body Inc. is hosting a open house and cruise. Saturday September 14th, 2019 at 12640 W 159th Street Homer Glen, Illinois 60491 From 10AM to 3PM 50/50 raffle all proceeds will be donated to American Diabetes Association There will be giveaways complementary food and drinks Star 96.7 Live broadcast and wicked […]

Demolition Derby Sandwich Fair – Sandwich, IL – Sept 8th, 2019

Demolition Derby at the Sandwich Fair! (aka dekalb county fair) Sunday September 8th 2019 Two Shows : 1:00pm to 2:30pm & 3:30pm to 5pm Tickets are available on https://www.eventsprout.com/event/2019-sandwich-fair#tickets Antique Car show as well!

Harbor Car Cruise – Waukegan, IL – Sept 8th

Classic Toyota, Grand Appliance & TV along with Waukegan Harbor & Marina presents – Car Cruise – open to the public viewing of cool cars with the Mid-Shifts Car Club, public cars are welcome. There will be Grub-N-Go Food Truck and Fork N Fry Fork N Fry Mobile Poutinerie. Beer & Wine by Professional Beverage […]

Car Show – Crestwood, IL – Sept 8th, 2019

Where: At The Office Bar & Grill 4901 Cal Sag Road Crestwood, IL 60445 Type of Event: Open Car, Truck & Bike Show 35+ CLASSES 120+ TROPHIES 200+ DASH PLAQUES Best of Show Trophy 1 Additional Participant’s Choice Trophy Additional Feature Vehicle Award: BEST JEEP Registration: 9am until Noon Pre-Registration: $20.00 Day of Show Registration: […]

Historic Route 66 Classic Car Show – Chicago, IL -Sept 8th, 2019

You are invited to year 9 of Chicago’s Historic Route 66 Classic Car Show this is Chicago’s only Classic car show on Historic Route 66, “The Mother Road”. Free Public Admission Great Food and Fun for the Entire Family. A host of youth organizations will be present & ready to explain what they do and […]

SPIRIT OF AMERICA CAR SHOW & DRIVE IN – Orland Park, IL – Sept 7th, 2019

ORLAND PARK, Illinois 2P.M. – 11P.M. ORLAND PARK CROSSING 14225 95TH Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462 Car show benefitting DISABLE PATRIOT FUND and the ORLAND TOWNSHIP FOOD PANTRY. All vehicles welcome. Cast a vote for your favorite! Awards at 7:30P.M. 25.00 ENTRY FEE, first 100 cars receive GENERAL LEE 01 T-SHIRT!! LIVE ENTERTAINMENT!! LOCAL BANDS!!ONE-SHOT […]

BankFinancial Classic Car Show – Joliet, IL – Sept 7th 2019

Join us for the BankFinancial Classic Car Show! Date: September 7, 2019 Time: 2 pm to 5 pm Fun for the whole family! Prizes & Best Car Awards MUSIC by DJ Lori! Car Registration is FREE. Reserve your spot today!

Classic Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show – Buffalo Grove, IL – Sept 2nd, 2019

Join us for our 3rd Annual Classic Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show Labor Day, Sept 2nd. 30 Year Old (1989) or older VEHICLES ONLY. The show is FREE for participants and spectators. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies in each category – Car, Truck and Motorcycle. Dash plaques for the first 100 vehicles to register, […]

LAST Cruise Night At Dukes Bridgeview, IL

This is going to be the last cruise night located at the iconic Dukes Drive In located in Bridgeview, IL. Come on out to celebrate 44 years! Grab a T-shirt or a poster and share the memories!

Blue Top Drive-In Car Show

Blue Top Car Show DATE: Saturday, August 31st 2019 ADDRESS: 8801 Indianapolis Blvd, Highland, IN 46322 OTHER: 1:00pm – 7:00pm $10 Registration (1:00pm – 3:00pm) – No Alcohol Beverages Music – 50/50 – Fun

Chi-Town Show & Go – Morroco, IN – Aug, 31st

Car show and racing event, Big rim shoot out 100% pay out, 15+ classes, South vs West side trophy, sponsor deals and vendor space available. People already locked in to come from Florida, Detroit, Louisiana, Atlanta, and other states Contact through IG @Playboy_Geezy_3800 with any questions

Green Street Cruise Night – Mchenry, IL – Bi-weekly Mondays

Paul Letizia and his team at Financial Dynamics, Inc. located here in McHenry, organizes and hosts this wonderful, FREE to the community event with the added generous help of many local McHenry area businesses! Hundreds of classic and show-quality vehicles cruise into downtown McHenry on Monday Nights. Here on our Facebook page we share pictures, […]

Cars Under The Stars – Justice, IL – August 23rd 2019

24th annual Cars under the Stars car show. Once again we will be present at this fun evening event supporting our town. We will be giving away Frisbees, 🎈 Balloons, Candy & we will have face painting for our youngest of fans!

Chi-Town SHOWDOWN V

SetOnKill Presents Chi-Town Showdown V August 23-24th US 41 Dragstrip Gates open at 9AM $25 Spectator (kids under 12 FREE) $50 tech card