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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.
Continue ReadingThis 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.
Continue ReadingBrauer House, Afterlife, Swizzle Steve Present: ” Jeepin’ Creepin’ – Family Friendly Trick or Treating Event ” Come one come all! We love Halloween at Brauer House / The Afterlife Music Hall! This year is no different! We invite everyone to join us in a Car Show Trick Or Treating Event for the KIDS! 4pm […]
Continue Reading1329 Commerce Dr. Gateway Classic Cars, Caffeine and Chrome 9AM-12PM, Cruise into Gateway Classic Cars with your collectible or daily driver to enjoy coffee & donuts,while supplies last. Free admission from 9am-12pm. Share in the enthusiasm with fellow drivers. More Info: 6182713000
Continue ReadingAn Indoor & Outdoor Socially Spaced Event! Join us. All Welcome! Please have your masks! More info to follow! Want to show your Ride??? call the bar or send me a message! Car, Motorcycle, & Vendor Set up: 4-5pm EVENT: 5-9pm Wrap-up: 9-10pm Be sure to check out Toys for Tots “bb1” Merchandise Truck! Coolest […]
Continue ReadingSaturday, September 19 2020 Goodie bags for the first 200 entrants Free admission & parking for spectators 50/50 split the pot, Live Music, Concessions, Raffles Spend an enjoyable day seeing a wide assortment of Classic Cars, Trucks and Bikes on Yorkville High School’s beautiful campus Show Vehicles: Car, Truck, and Bike Classics * Trophy awards […]
Continue Reading1329 Commerce Dr. Gateway Classic Cars, Caffeine and Chrome 9AM-12PM, Cruise into Gateway Classic Cars with your collectible or daily driver to enjoy coffee & donuts,while supplies last. Free admission from 9am-12pm. Share in the enthusiasm with fellow drivers. More Info: 6182713000
Continue ReadingFREE Cruise night, come as you are with optional donation available to support the Disabled Patriot Fund and the Orland Township . All cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome! Orland Park Crossing – (14225 S 95th Avenue, Orland Park 60462) DJ & Live Entertainment House Of Music Food, wine & beer will be available for purchase […]
Continue ReadingWhen: Sept. 5-6 Sat. 7:30 am to 7: 30 pm Sun. 7:30 am to 5:00 pm Where: The Milwaukee Mile Speedway Car Show Street Drags Burnout Pit Swap Meet Music Vendors tables Find us on Facebook 2020 or visit www.themotormania.com All makes and models and years welcome
Continue ReadingK9s For Veterans Car Show – Joliet, IL – Sunday August 23rd, 2020 50/50 Raffles Prizes Trophies Food and Drinks Available For Purchase Kid Friendly Dash Plaques first 100 cars All proceeds will be donated to K9s for veterans, nfp
Continue ReadingCar show and racing event, Big rim shoot out 100% pay out, 15+ classes 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
Continue ReadingIf you missed the first one we got your covered! Enjoy a throwback Saturday on Route 66 with home-cooked food, classic cars & great music. – The Big Bopper’s Car Show + A DJ + a Car Hop!! 11am to 3pm Enjoy car side service or eat at the patio while you view some classic […]
Continue ReadingThe Plainfield Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone for a great 2019 season and invite y ou to come out again and experience the many restaurants and shops that will be open during the events. Downtown Plainfield boasts a wide array of stores, services, and restaurants that appeal to almost everyone! So, please […]
Continue ReadingClassic Car Show, Farmer’s Market, and Live Music on State Street in Downtown Lockport on Monday nights in August & September. August 3, August 10, August 17, August 24, August 31 September 14, September 21, September 28 (No show on Monday, September 7 due to Labor Day) Farmer’s Market on 10th Street starts at 4 […]
Continue ReadingThe Plainfield Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone for a great 2019 season and invite y ou to come out again and experience the many restaurants and shops that will be open during the events. Downtown Plainfield boasts a wide array of stores, services, and restaurants that appeal to almost everyone! So, please […]
Continue ReadingAREA 41 NOSTALGIA DRAGS JULY 10,11,12, 2020 @ US 41 MOTORPLEX . FRONT ENGINE DRAGSTERS , GASSERS , JET CARS , FUNNY CARS , NOSTALGIA SUPER STOCKS WHEELSTANDERS & US 30 MEMORABILIA. THE SWAP MEET IS 8 AM – 2 PM SATURDAY & SUNDAY MORE INFO CAN BE FOUND ON http://www.wpsracing.com/hotrodchorbi1.html
Continue ReadingCome out for a Car Cruise & Live Music at Konow’s Corn Maze in HomerGlen! Enjoy Classic Cars, Nightlife Band from 7PM-10PM, Food, a DJ, and more from 3PM-10PM! *No cover. *Reservations are NOT required *Guests only have to wear face masks to use the restroom. *Full bar, Servers will serve food & drinks at […]
Continue ReadingStroll along the sidewalks of Downtown Lemont during Cruise Nights 2020 – Limited Edition, to enjoy cars,dining,and shopping. (No alcoholic beverages will be allowed outside restaurant dining areas) We’re still social distancing, so streets will remain open to traffic with vintage vehicles parked throughout the streets in Downtown Lemont
Continue ReadingCome out for a Car Cruise & Live Music at Konow’s Corn Maze in HomerGlen! Enjoy Classic Cars, Nightlife Band from 7PM-10PM, Food, a DJ, and more from 3PM-10PM! *No cover. *Reservations are NOT required *Guests only have to wear face masks to use the restroom. *Full bar, Servers will serve food & drinks at […]
Continue ReadingEvery Friday night we’ll be holding a weekly cruise night at Doug’s starting May 29th 2020
Continue Reading44TH ANNUAL CORVETTE SHOW & GM PARTS SWAP Join Hawk Chevrolet of Joliet On Sunday May 17, 2020 From 8AM – 2PM Located At 2001 West Jefferson Joliet, Illinois 60435 General Admission $5.00 Students With ID $2.00 Kids Under 12 Are Free! Have Questions Please Give Them A Call At (815) 600-7622
Continue ReadingMid Ohio Ford Club Presents Columbus Spring Swap Meet April 11 – 12, 2020 More than 1,000 vendors fill acres of space with new and used Ford and Mercury parts, literature, collectibles and cars for sale at the 40th annual event. Time:Saturday (9 am – 5 pm); Sunday (9 am – 2 pm) Price:Adults – […]
Continue ReadingMidwest’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.
Continue ReadingThe 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
Continue Reading29th 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.
Continue ReadingMark 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.
Continue ReadingRule 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 […]
Continue Reading31st 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 – […]
Continue Reading45th 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
Continue ReadingJoin 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 […]
Continue ReadingJeepin’ 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 […]
Continue ReadingThis 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 […]
Continue ReadingAwards 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!
Continue ReadingRoadhouse Bar & Grill Halloween Cruise Goulish Fun! 5-8PM Bring treats for the kiddo’s! Awards! Surprises! RAFFLE!
Continue ReadingOak 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!!
Continue ReadingEve 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!
Continue Reading1st 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 […]
Continue ReadingIt 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 […]
Continue ReadingIRON 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 […]
Continue ReadingFall 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
Continue ReadingBring 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.
Continue ReadingCome 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 […]
Continue ReadingRegister 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. […]
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingFranciscan 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 […]
Continue ReadingGary 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
Continue ReadingMorris, 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
Continue ReadingChitown’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 […]
Continue ReadingJoin 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!!!
Continue ReadingCar 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
Continue ReadingCrossroads 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.
Continue ReadingFollowing 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 […]
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