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May

May 16-18 Houma, LA. 11th Parade of Rods. Pre-49 Ramada Inn, 1400 West Tunnel Blvd. Houma, LA. 985 879-4871. Special Rates. Grand Prize $500. Friday night supper, Top 16, Special Awards, Saturday night Block Party, Long Distance, Auction. No trailered cars judged, but welcome. Info Jed 985 532-2777 or Oliver 985 537-7656 Mardi Gras Street Rods

May 16-18 28th Montgomery, AL Annual Super Chevy Show Tour. Info: 334-467-0043

May 17 Biloxi, MS. Hot Rod Saturday at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System. Veterans Blvd. Biloxi, MS. Awards plus VA Directors choice, VA Residents pick, and peoples choice. Dash plaques for all vehicles. Great Oldies music, 50/50 pot, games, free food for show participants, a fun day for the whole family. Registration times: 9am-11am Show hours: 9am-3pm. Proceeds go to the Biloxi VA Recreational Dept. Show sponsored by: the Coast Cruizers & the Pink Ladies. Info: Terry 228 392-6134 or Jimbo 228 596-0664
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May 17 Pelahatchie, MS  2nd Crooked Creek Car Fest  hosted by the Mid State Rodders.  Saturday May 17 at Muscadine Park in downtown Pelahatchie, Ms.  Awards: top 10 cars, top 10 street rods, top 3 custom cars, top 3 race cars, top 5 trucks, top 3 motorcycles, top 3 rat rods, top 3 projects, best of show, Mayor's choice, club participation, long distance, sponsor plaques.  10 a.m. til 2:30 p.m., dash plaques to first 100 entires, door prizes, music, food, shade, 50/50, poker run  entry fee just $10; all through the park and streets of the small town of Pelahatchie Miss. just off I 20.  For other info, contact Rickey Harrell 601-854-8032

May 17 Madision, MS. 
MCC’s 4th Annual Shake, Rattle & Roll Car Show, new location at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Old Canton Road in Madison. More than 60 awards, door prizes, dash plaques for first 200 registered vehicles, flyer/registration form can be downloaded at www.msclassiccruisers.com  Bert at 601-259-3549 or Louis at 573-5873

May 17 Brandon, MS Car Show Fundraiser for Our Youth
at Johns Baptist Church.  We will be using the Puckett Park to host the event. There will be two winners chosen, Best of Show, will receive Trophy and $100 cash, and People's Choice, will receive a Trophy. Registration is $20 to pre-register between now and May 7th and $30 at the gate. All proceeds will go to the Johns Baptist Church youth group. Registration is per car. We would love for you to join us in a day of food, fun, fellowship, live music, games and THE CAR SHOW! If you have question or would like to register, call 601-454-6434 or 601-454-0597, if no answer, please leave message!!! Thanks and hope to hear from you soon!!! All for Jesus, Jessica j_struchen@yahoo.com

May 17  Talladega, Al. 21st Annual Pontiac Car Show & now with all GM products. this is our 21st car show, it started as a Pontiac only car show and we added all gm products a few years ago, we will have goodie bags, door prizes, 50/50, awards in all classes. Golden Rule BBQ will be selling food and drinks and d j Ray will be spinning tunes all day  256-237-2039 webece@peoplepc.com 

May 23-24 D'Iberville, MS. 30th Annual "May Show". Coast Antique Auto & Motorcycle Show, hosted by the Antique Auto & Engine Club of MS at the City Hall complex in D'Iberville, MS. Vehicles newer than 1983 will be for display only. Registration from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on May 23. Friday night meal at 6:00 pm (2 tickets included with registration). Registration is 9 am to 11:00 am on May 24. Judging begins at noon; awards at 7:00 pm. Awards banquet at 6:00 pm (Tickets may be bought at registration upon arrival). Pre-registration is $20 for the 1st vehicle and $10 for additional vehicles. $25 registration after May 15, 2008. Information: 228-334-2256

May 23-25 Belle Rose, LA 4th Annual Cajun FFW Nationals. Info: 225-664-0996

May 23-25 Springfield, MO.  NSRA  Nats   

May 24 Lamar County, MS. Southwest Lamar Volunteer Fire Department fund raiser and open car show. May 24th, 2008.Starting at 9:00 A.M. at the Southwest Lamar VFD fire house located at the intersection of Purvis/Columbia Rd. and Bay Creek Rd. in Lamar county. Near Big Bay Lake, approx, 15 mi. West of Purvis and 18 mi. East of Columbia.$20.00 entry day of show, no pre-entry. Music, games, food, 50/50. Awards at 3:00 P.M. Spectator judging. Cruise on out to the country and help support this event for our volunteer fire fighters. For more info contact Red Smith @ 601-794-8716 or Bobby Rayborn @ 601-796-2443

May 24 Silverhill, AL Oscar Johnson Memorial Library Antique & Classic Car & Truck Show. Saturday May 24,  8:00am to 4:00pm. Registration 8:00am to 12:00pm. Judging will start at 11:00am. show will be held in downtown parks, in the town squares, Hwy 104 and Co Rd 55 in Silverhill, AL. Door prizes, goody bags, & dash plaques to first 100 entries, food and drinks will be available, early morning coffee & doughnuts. Registration $20.00 by May 16th, 2008, thereafter $25.00, 2nd & 3rd cars $15.00 per car. Judges awards: plus!!!!! split 50/50 jackpot drawing, best of show, peoples choice, best GM, Ford & Mopar, best open class (all other makes), best original antique, best Corvette, best truck, best pro-street & rat rod, best of 1920's, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, & 2000 plus top 50…..also club participation award, youngest participation award, best under construction award, best paint, best interior, best engine, longest distance traveled award and two sponsor's choice awards. motorcycle awards (top 2) judged separately…(for more info contact Frankie Kucera h-251-945-5506 c-251-215-9630) (or Mitch Kucera c-251-609-3323)

May 24, Coden, AL. Fourth Annual Backdraft Memorial Weekend Car Show Registration will be from 8:30am - 12:00 noon. Judging will start promptly at noon. Awards Ceremony will be at 3:30pm. Fees $15 per entry and $10 each additional. Vendor spots are available by calling (251)767-3304 or (251)604-5646. Trophies are awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place cars in each class. Specialty awards include: Best of show (original), Best of show (modified), Peoples choice (public vote) and Longest Distance Driven. Entertainment by Jenny Simms. Also will have a DJ. There are over 20 classes of cars as well as Motorcycles. We are located near Beautiful Dauphin Island and Bellingrath Gardens on the corner of Hwy 193 and Hwy 188 at the Alabama Port Volunteer Fire Department. For more information contact Glen Perry at (251)767-3304 or William Bosarge at (251)604-5646

May 24 Louisville, MS. Red Hills Festival Car Show open show, at First Baptist Church
info Jerry McCullough at 662-773-9776, or  662-773-3921 jerrycolor@yahoo.com

May 24, Ft. Worth, Texas.  Sonic Classic Car Show 6:00-9:00pm. 8625 Camp Bowie West, Ft. Worth, Texas. 35+ Awards including Best of Show Car and Truck, Best Late Model, Under Construction, Special Interest, Managers Choice. Door prizes, 50 /50 pot, old time rockin’ roll music. FREE to the public, $10.00 to register, open class, everyone is welcome. All events are subject to change or weather conditions, profits go to D & D Christmas for Kids 2008 Project. Hosted by D & D Rockin’ Rods Classic Car Shows, call 817-797-1197 or visit www.DDRockinRods.com

May 24 Lafayette, LA Cajun Hot Rod Nationals. Info 337-988-7637
 www.cajunhotrods.com

May 25 "Madisonville Cruisin' On the River" Car show (that was rained out 5/3/08) has been rescheduled for May 25th. For more information go to the following link:
http://www.madisonvillechamber.org/MCC_Cruisin_registration2008-01.pdf
 

May 26, Burleson, Texas Memorial Day Car Show (Monday) 12:00-4:00pm. 925 N. Burleson Blvd, Burleson, Texas. Lynn Smith Chevrolet, exit 38 Alsbury Road, will be the location of our Memorial Day Classic Car Show with FREE lunch for registered participants, Best Patriotic, 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies. We will have lots of fun, oldies rockin-n-roll music, door prizes, 50/50 pot and lots more! Kick back and enjoy this special day with us under covered parking.
FREE to the public, $10.00 to register, open class, everyone is welcome. All events are subject to change or weather conditions, profits go to D & D Christmas for Kids 2008 Project. Hosted by D & D Rockin’ Rods Classic Car Shows, call 817-797-1197 or visit www.DDRockinRods.com

May 30 - June 1  Meridian, MS  Dixie Rodders 7th Annual Car Show. Pre-1983 Car Show, awards given for top 15 trucks, top 25 cars many special awards. Lots of good food, music and automobiles. www.dixierodders.com   601-737-2725 cecwyatt@hotmail.com Flyer



May 30 - June 1 Loveland, CO. 11th DuPont Colorado Nationals.
The Ranch, Larimer Co. Fairgrounds. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru ‘72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876 
www.good-guys.com 

May 30 - June 1 Carrollton, GA. Spring Street Rod Fever Reunion. at the VFW Fairgrounds, 1625 Bankhead Hwy (166E), Carrollton, Georgia. Grand prize, 1948 Ford project car (came new as a Police car), Money Tree, 3 transmissions and many more prizes. Saturday night Cruise-in with live 50's Rock-n-roll band, womanless beauty contest. $15 pre registration before May 15, $20 there after. Free Vendor, swap meet, car corral, art's & crafts space. Free camping to participants. Information 770 634-0439

May 31 Lucedale, MS Pre 1982 Benefit Car / Truck Show for a 22 month old girl with Leukemia. Newer vehicles, bikes, etc welcome but will not be judged George County Antique & Street Rod Club Wal-Mart Shopping Center Lucedale, Miss. (old south hwy 63) Event 9:00am - 4:00pm Registration fee $20.00 day of show Judging 11:00am - 1:00pm Awards 3:00pm Plaques 1st - 10th place Car and Truck, Best of show Door prizes, 50/50 split the pot, more Info Contact: Frank Smith at 601-508-0232 Melvin Howard at 601-508-6699 Drew Isham at 228-588-6647

May 31 Raleigh, MS.  CRUSIN' into SUMMER '08 Car & Truck Show The Smith County Cruisers will host a car & truck show on May 31st at the Multi Purpose Building in Raleigh located on County Road 77 just off of Hwy 35 (across the road from the Hospice). Event time is 8:00am-3:00 pm. Awards will be presented for Top 20 Cars, Top 15 Trucks, Top 10 Pre ’49 and Top 5 Race Cars, Best of Show Car, Truck and Pre ’49, Top 3 Project, Best Club Participation and Long Distance award. Sponsor awards are also being giving out. Dash plaques and goody bags will be given to the first 100 entries. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Pre-Registration fee on or before May 20th is $15.00 for the first car / truck and $10.00 each addition vehicle. Day of show entry fee will be $20.00 each. Food vendor will be a fundraiser for Community Aid and Helping Hands Organization. So come enjoy the car show and purchase you a plate from the food booth to help a good cause. We also have vendor spaces and swamp meet area available. For more information contact: Max 601-405-7685 (day or night), Allen 601-896-4962, Ray @601-764-2854 (nights) or David 601-469-5450

May 31 & June 1 - Pleasanton, CA. 15th Summer Get-Together Fairgrounds - Pleasanton. All years American Powered Cars & Trucks. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com  

May 31New Madrid, MO. 3rd Annual New Madrid County Lions “RIVERBEND” CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW Downtown Main Street, Starting at 9:00 am. Judging begins at 12:30 pm. Over 20 Classes. First 100 car show entries receive a custom designed Dash Plate  and a complimentary guest bag filled with items from local and NATIONAL retailers. Other EVENTS going on in New Madrid May 30 and 31 Cabela’s KingKat Catfishing Tournament May 31, 2008 Cabela’s Kids Fishing Rodeo May 31,  New Madrid Chamber of Commerce Fish Fry and Arts & Craft Show May 30/31, New Madrid County Lions Club Archery and Skeet Shoot, May 30, *Door Prizes, GAMES,  KIDS EVENTS,  Wolfman Entertainment ,GREAT FOOD, ARTS & CRAFTS. For more information and register call: Brad Kolwyck 573-748-2512 or 573-450-9571, David Howard 573-748-0727

 

June

June 6- 8 - Indianapolis, IN. 20th Hot Rod Nationals O’Reilly Raceway Park @ Indianapolis. Rods, Customs, Classics & Race Cars thru ‘72. Drags, Show ‘n Shine, Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com

June 6-8 Muscle Shoals, AL.  Muscle Shoals Rod Run

June 7 Long Beach, MS Car Show & Street Dance The St. Vincent de Paul Ladies Auxiliary in Long Beach will be hosting a car show and street dance featuring Live Entertainment on June 7, 2008. The car show will take place from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm with door prizes for car owners throughout event. Registration begins at 4:00. The entry fee for a car is $15.00. This includes entry into the street dance for 2 people. (dance tickets for general public $10 per person and $5 for children under 12) Dance will be held from 8:00 pm until midnight. Car show and dance will be held at the old St. Thomas Catholic school and church site. Sock Hop Attire Encouraged, Bring You Cooler!!, 50/50 Split the pot, Door Prizes, Food & Drinks. For more information contact gunz1963@cableone.net Flyer

June 7 Tylertown, MS  Walthall Co. Dairy Festival Car Show  

June 7, Ft Worth, Texas St. Anne’s Episcopal Church Extreme Car Show 1:00 - 4:00
6055 Azle Avenue, Ft Worth, Texas 76135 in the stone church across from the new Kohl’s.
Trophys, door prizes, dash plates, 50/50 pot, lots of oldies rockin’ roll music at one of the most amazing little churches in Texas. FREE to the public, $10.00 to register, open class, everyone is welcome.All events are subject to change or weather conditions, profits go to D & D Christmas for Kids 2008 Project. Hosted by D & D Rockin’ Rods Classic Car Shows, call 817-797-1197 or visit www.DDRockinRods.com

June 13-15 Bowling Green, Ky 6th Annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion returns to Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky. A part of the Wally Parks Museum’s "living museum," which works to bring to life the sights, sounds, and people who made history in the early days of drag racing, land speed racing and the golden age of American car culture.

June 13-15 Flowood, MS. 30th MSRA Dixie Run  

June 13- 15 - Atlanta, GA. 2nd NAPA Southern Nationals Atlanta Motor Speedway. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru ‘72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com

June 13-15 Gulfport, MS  Mustang show 

June 14 Poplarville, MS Poplarville Car Show in conjunction with The Blueberry Festival Saturday, June,14, 2008 at the BankPlus parking lot downtown Poplarville. Top 20 cars, Top15 trucks, Top 5 Street Rods, Best of show in each class. and other awards. 50/50 tickets, door prizes, Dash plaques to first 50. Registration $20 each vehicle. Registration from 8:00am -- 12:00noon Awards at 2:30. For Information call Benny 601-795-8539 or Billy 601-799-1932 or www.blueberryjubilee.org 

June 14, Stephenville, Texas Bruner Motors Annual Classic Car Show 12:00-4:00pm
1515 S Loop 377, Stephenville, Texas. Lots of giveaways, FREE food, 35+ Awards including Best of Show Car and Truck, Best Late Model, Under Construction, Special Interest, Managers Choice. Door prizes, 50 /50 pot, oldies rockin’ roll music. FREE to the public, $10.00 to register, open class, everyone is welcome.All events are subject to change or weather conditions, profits go to D & D Christmas for Kids 2008 Project. Hosted by D & D Rockin’ Rods Classic Car Shows, call 817-797-1197 or visit www.DDRockinRods.com

June 20-22 Gadsden, AL  Noccalula Rod Run 

June 21 Bay Springs, MS. Bay Fest Fun Run 2008 Car, Truck, and Rod Show
Goodie Bags, $500.00 cash give-a-way, Trophies for Top 150 plus Best of Show for each class. Registration $20.00 day of show GREAT FAMILY FUN, DON'T MISS IT. Presented by Southern Cruisers Car Club

June 21 Beaumont, Texas. Bringin Back Memories Car Show Car show open to any street legal vehicle. Show hours 9AM-2PM Registration 9AM-11AM, judging starts at 11AM, awards at 2PM. Awards in 11 different classes along with at least 10 other special awards. Dash plaques & goody bags for the first 75 entries. $20.00 Pre registered, $25.00 day of show. All proceeds from show benefit The Humane Society of Southeast Texas.
www.bringinbackmemories.com  

June 21-22 Biloxi, MS. Scrapin' the Coast the Wildest Show on the Coast. Held at the MS Coast Coliseum & Convention Center on Hwy. 90 Biloxi, MS. Info 228 832-2688
www.scrapinthecoast.com

June 27- 29 - Nashville, TN. 3rd Nashville Nationals LP Field, Tennessee Titan Stadium. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru ‘72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com    

June 28, Ft. Worth, Texas Sonic Classic Car Show 6:00-9:00pm. 8625 Camp Bowie West, Ft. Worth, Texas. 35+ Awards including Best of Show Car and Truck, Best Late Model, Under Construction, Special Interest, Managers Choice. Door prizes, 50 /50 pot, old time rockin’ roll music. FREE to the public, $10.00 to register, open class, everyone is welcome. All events are subject to change or weather conditions, profits go to D & D Christmas for Kids 2008 Project. Hosted by D & D Rockin’ Rods Classic Car Shows, call 817-797-1197 or visit www.DDRockinRods.com

July

 July 4- 6 - Des Moines, IA 17th 3M Heartland Nationals Iowa State Fairgrounds. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru ‘72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com

July 11- 13 - Columbus, OH 11th Goodguys PPG Nationals Ohio Expo Center. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars &Trucks thru ‘72. Friday Nite Drags, Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com 

July 12 Athens, AL 20th Annual Greater Tenn. Valley Antique Car Show. First 500 will receive a free T- Shirt & dash plaque. Grand Prize a 1967 Mustang. Other prizes are a 350 Chevy engine, a 700R4 Transmission, Chrome Wheels, a Tin Lizy go cart, tools, tv's, DVD's, and much more. Info: 256-773-9652 L3craz@aol.com 

July 19 Boyle, MS 5th Annual Jamboree benefit car show  Delta Classics auto club

July 25, 26 & 27 - Puyallup, WA 21st Pacific  Northwest Nationals Puyallup Fair & Events Center. Rods, Customs & Classics thru ‘72. Friday Nite Drags, Show ‘n Shine & Vendors. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com 

25-27 Batesville, MS 23rd Catfish Run. Pre `49 event. info 662-429-7265

26 Montgomery, AL VW Meltdown 2008. info 334-361-8426 vintage66vw@yahoo.com   

August

August 1-3 Louisville, KY   NSRA Nationals

August 2, Woolmarket, MS  7th. Annual Show & Shine Open Car / Truck / Bike Show. Registration : 9am - 12:00 Noon, Awards 3:00 pm. $20 Entry Fee. Top 20 · Best Bike · Best "Tin Lizzie"  Peoples Choice · Best of Show, Potentates Choice. 50/50 · Door Prizes · Music. Flea Market, Art & Craft Show, inside Air Conditioned building Food & Cold Drinks Available. Joppa Shrine Center 13280 New Hwy. 67 - Woolmarket, MS Exit 41 off I-10 / Then 1 mile North on New Hwy.67. Vendor & Show Information 228 392-9345 . Presented by Joppa Shriners,  Music & Host Car Club will be the Coast Cruizers  Flyer

August 9 Biloxi, MS   Edgewater Mall Open Car/Bike/Truck Show. Inside Show. FREE Entry. Move in and set up Friday night 8/8/08 after 9:00 PM or Saturday 8/9/08 after 7:00 AM. No vehicles in after 9:00 AM Saturday morning, after the Mall opens to the public! Move in is on the West side of the Mall. Move out: Saturday Evening 8/9/08 after 9:00 PM. Stanchions are not required, AWARDS & PRIZES 5:00 PM Winners to be selected by merchants of Edgewater Mall.  Info: Jimbo 228 596-0664 Gulf Coast MotorSports or Edgewater Mall 228 388-4466  2600 Beach Blvd. Biloxi, MS Flyer

August 9 Ardmore, AL Ardmore Car Show. Benefits the Ardmore High School Quarterback Club. Info: 931-427-2124

August 15, 16 & 17 - Spokane, WA 7th Great Northwest Nationals Spokane Fair & Expo Center. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru ‘72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com 

August 15- 17 - Madison, WI 19th Great Lakes Nationals Willow Island at the Alliant Energy Center. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru ‘72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876 
www.good-guys.com

August 16 Russellville, AL Franklin County Watermelon Festival Car Show. Part of the Watermelon Festival. Info: 256-332-1760

August 16 Jackson, MS  3rd Annual Harvest Festival Car Show   

August 22, 23 & 24 - Pleasanton, CA. 22nd West Coast Nationals Fairgrounds - Pleasanton. Rods, Customs & Classics thru ‘57. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com

August 23 Collinsville, MS Mississippi  NSRA Appreciation Day    

August 23 Dickson, Tenn. Central TN Classic Chevy's Open Car Truck Show 60 Plus Classes - 100 Point judging - Door Prizes - 50/50 Drawing Swap Meet - Car Show T-Shirts Available - Concessions Available - Trailored & Driven Cars Judged Separately - Three Awards Each Class DJ Playing Oldies Music Registration - 8:00 to 12 Noon Location - Dickson County Saddle & Bridle Club Park, Dickson, TN. New this year - Drive Thru Judging. Park where you like, and with your friends. info Bruce Smith 931-648-1957

August 29, 30 & 31 - Kansas City, KS. 7th Mid-Western Nationals Kansas Speedway. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru ‘72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com

August 30, Big Spring, Texas Texas Oldest Rod Run! Early Cars Presents Texas Oldest Consecutive Rod Run! We are located in Big Spring, TX which is at the intersection of Texas Highway 87 and Interstate Highway 20. We are anxiously anticipating our 35th annual Rod Run and car show coming up September 1st 2007(Labor Day Weekend). Entry fee is $20 for early entry or $25 at the door. We encourage every car enthusiast to bring their car for a great time, some great food, a great cruise and car show. For more info call Raymond Hogg 432-263-0693 Odis Franklin 432-394-4244 Mailing address: Early Cars, 611 W.4th Street, Big Spring, TX 79720

August 30-31 Atlanta, GA. The Dixie Fried Car Show is held Saturday and Sunday on Labor Day weekend (September) in Atlanta, GA. Held in conjunction with Drive-Invasion. On Saturday driven pre-'65 cars, hot rods, kustoms, and bikes welcome. On Sunday pre-'74 welcome. Awards and prizes in six categories. This will be the 9th year of the first and one of the largest traditional car shows on the East Coast put on by the ATLANTA ROAD KINGS CC. Drive Invasion is held Saturday and Sunday. A full weekend of hot rods, vintage B movies, special celebrity guests, lots of bands, free overnight camping, & great food! Located at the Starlight Six Drive-In 2000 Moreland Ave. Atlanta GA.
  www.myspace.com/dixiefriedcarshow 
 

September

September 5-7  Norwalk, OH.  7th Blue Suede Cruise Summit Motorsports Park. Rods, Customs, Classics & Race Cars thru ‘72. Drags, Show ‘n Shine, Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com 

September 5- 7 Eureka Springs, AR 38th Annual Eureka Springs Antique Auto Festival. Show, parade, trophies. Info: 800-638-7352

September 5- 6 Marrero LA VOL MENS CLUB STREET RODZ CRUISE IN AND OPEN CAR SHOW Friday September 5 cruise in 6pm to 10 pm w/live band Abdul and the Tentmakurs on stage. Saturday September 6. 8am to 7pm 2 bands on stage Austin and the Medics from 11am to 2pm and the Hiptonz from 3pm to 6 pm. show will be held on Cajun Festival Grounds corner of Ames Blvd and Barataria Blvd in Marrero Louisiana. Games and inflatables for kids. come rain or shine space is limited so pre-register early. registration begins at 8am judging from 12pm to 3pm awards ceremony starts at 6.00 till... grounds will be open till 9.00pm if you want to hang around and relax who knows a band might play over ...top 50 and six best of show awards and more fun awards than you can imagine if you remember the toilet seat awards from the defunct southern cruisin nationals then get ready. Its gonna' be good....... food and drinks will be sold don't miss the jamabalaya or pastalaya. Pre-registration is $25.00 and $35.00 day of show all pre -registers get a dash plaque one t-shirt and 10 parade of prize--- 50/50 tickets. Remember space is limited so please pre-register.......... show is a tribute to 2 Streetrodders in the local New Orleans area and also a special Streetrodder of the year award will be presented.....for more info email eddie328eddie@msn.com  or call me at (504) 650-8092...... all vendors or Streetrodders please call for more info more vendors are needed!! presented by by Vol Mens Club, Combels Customs and Oreillys Auto Parts.
 

September 6 Folsom, LA   Folsom's 3rd Annual Open Car and Bike Show from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm on Railroad Avenue in Folsom, Louisiana. Three awards for each class - Modified and Original. Plus: Longest Traveled, Oldest Entry, and Spectator's Choice. BEST OF ALL $500.00 in cash awarded to Best of Show Winner. Special Drawing for pre-registered entries. Pre-1983 vehicles only please. Motorcycles are awarded in 5 categories: Best Bike, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Spectator's Choice. Five car show games include fanbelt toss, lug nut toss, push rod drop, air filter toss, and timing chain toss. Games for the kid's too. Dash plaques for the first 100 car entries. Lapel pins for all motorcycle entries. Goodie Bags for all entries. Pre-registration fee for car or bike is $15.00. Same day registration fee is $20.00. Add second car or bike for $10.00 more. Plenty of Great Food, Oldies Music, Door Prizes 50/50 Split and FUN! FUN! FUN! for the whole family. Vendor Booths Available. ALL PROCEEDS ARE DEDICATED TO THE RAILROAD AVENUE PARKWAY PROJECT. For more info contact Debbie at 985-796-9833 or visit www.villageoffolsom.com  for vehicle or vendor registration form. See ya in September.

September 12- 14 - Rhinebeck, NY. 17th East Coast Nationals Dutchess County Fairgrounds. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru ‘72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com  

September 12-14  Tunica, MS  9th annual “Delta River Cruisin & Car Show”. Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino, Tunica, MS,  Bring your ‘79 and earlier model and enjoy the fun. Friday night kick-off party and on Sunday, more than $10,000 in total cash & prize drawings. Registration, Friday, 8:30 AM – 5 PM and Saturday 8 AM – 4 PM. Free secure trailer and tow vehicle parking at the casino available all three days. See attached registration form for additional information. See you there!!  Memphis Street Rods Flyer

September 19- 21 - Joliet, IL. 2nd Peak Chicagoland Nationals Chicagoland Speedway. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru ‘72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com

September 19-20 Meridian, MS.  Downtown Rock & Roll Revival, open charity car show, cars, trucks, motorcycles and race cars. Friday night social and street dance. entry $15 before 1 Sep and $20 afterwards. All proceeds go to local charities. raffles, door prizes, shirts and more. registration on Friday and Saturday. see web site for registration. www.queencityrods.net   601-743-2751 night queencitycar@hughes.net   Queen City Rods & Classics. 

September 19-20 Columbus, MS  Cruisin’ the River 

September 20  Second Annual "Twin City Bomber Bash" Rod,  Custom & Chopper Show Pre 1969 Rods and Customs. Any year choppers, bobbers, and rat bikes. $20 pre registration for vehicles in the show $25 day of. Trophies for best rod, rattiest rat bike etc.
Also presenting the "Miss Bomber Bash 2008 Alternative Beauty Pageant". this is not your typical pageant. Its not the girl with the blondest hair and biggest cans who wins! Its going to take more then that the be MISS Bomber Bash! Great prizes, Photography by Will Tufft
Car show 3pm-7pm. Pageant at 8pm at the Neon Moon inside the Roadway Inn. Show takes place at the Roadway Inn, Bossier City. (3033 Hilton Dr. Bossier City, LA 71111) Roadway Inn (318)747-2400 Mention the Twin City Bomber Bash and you will get the discount rate on your hotel room. Presented by Goad Custom Coatings.

September 20 Hazlehurst, MS  3rd Annual Hobby Shop Cruisers car show   

September 26- 28 – Pocono, PA. 4th Great American Nationals Pocono Raceway. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru ‘72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com 

September 27, Noxapater MS . The Cotton Gin Car Show is part of the annual Noxapater cotton gin festival. Located on hwy 15 between Louisville and Philadelphia. Entry fee is $20. registration is from 8:00am til 10:30 am. awards by 2:00pm. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners from up to 12 categories. Over 40 entries last year, looking for 80 this year. door prize for all entries. the festival will keep you and your family entertained all day!

September 27 Laurel, MS 1st Annual September Showoff Car, Truck, & Bike Show Location: Jones Family Medicine Clinic, 30 Circle J Drive - Laurel, MS Hwy 15 North 1/4 mile past Mi Casita Restaurant on Left next door to Heritage Heights Baptist Church. First 75 Entrees Receive Goody Bags, Door Prizes, Music, 50/50 Cash Raffle, Food & Drinks available on site, Free Blood pressure & Glucose Testing. Registration on site. 7:00 a.m.-11:30a.m. $20.00 entry fee per car, truck, or bike, Participant Judging. Awards include: Top 25/top 2 Unfinished/Best Show Car/ Best Show Truck/Best Show Bike/Top 3 Bikes/ Doctor’’’’s Choice Awards Will Be Given Around 2:30 p.m. All proceeds go to the American Red Cross (Donations Welcome) Participants; The Medicine Cabinet - Heritage Heights Baptist Church - Performance Corner American Red Cross. For More Info: Kaye Jones 601-425-0450

September 27 Lebanon, Tenn. Redneck Rumble 2 Traditional Hot rod and Chopper Show. Rats, customs, trucks, antiques, Brit bikes, bobbers. Swap Meet for car and bike parts, for sale corral, vendors, stripers. Live music, including Pee Wee Moore of Tennessee Rounder fame Sat. nite. No Classes, Dirty Dozen Awards for the top 12 cars and top 12 bikes. Sponsored by Car Kulture Deluxe magazine and Ol' Skool Rodz magazine picks wins $200. each. Camping Fri and Sat nite. no events Sunday. NO TRAILERD VEHICLES EXCEPT ONES FOR SALE. Tom Williams 615.896.2708  

September 27 Ft. Worth, Texas Sonic Classic Car Show 6:00-9:00pm. 8625 Camp Bowie West, Ft. Worth, Texas. 35+ Awards including Best of Show Car and Truck, Best Late Model, Under Construction, Special Interest, Managers Choice. Door prizes, 50 /50 pot, old time rockin’ roll music. FREE to the public, $10.00 to register, open class, everyone is welcome. All events are subject to change or weather conditions, profits go to D & D Christmas for Kids 2008 Project. Hosted by D & D Rockin’ Rods Classic Car Shows, call 817-797-1197 or visit www.DDRockinRods.com

September 20 Hazlehurst, MS   3rd annual Hobby Shop Cruisers car show   

October

October 3- 5 - Ft. Worth, TX. 16th Lone Star Nationals Texas Motor Speedway. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru ‘72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com 

October 3-4 Gulfport, MS. 6th Annual Cajun Country Swamp Pop Music and Car Show Harrison County Fairgrounds 6.5 miles North off I-10, Long Beach exit #28  held at the Harrison County Fairgrounds Gulfport, MS. 228 -547-7323.    Music under covered pavilion vendors welcome - camp sites available (no 4-wheelers, golf carts, ice chest or glass containers allowed) Car Show - sponsored by - Misfits Car Cub Saturday 9am - 2:00 pm Awards 2 pm 50/50 raffle, top 50 plaques, best show car, truck, bike, mini truck, and best overall. 1st 100 participants receive dash plaques, $200.00 cash drawing for early registered cars (deadline - 9/12) Car show entry fee: adult $10.00 - car and driver or $15.00 for 2 day pass car show entry fee includes music fest both days music fest entry fee: adult $10.00 per day or $15.00 for 2 days - students (13 - 17) $5.00 - per day / 12 years and under free with adult camp sites available - reservations limited call Paul Lafontaine (228) 547-7323 fund raiser for Gulf Coast Search & Rescue Flyer

October 3-4 Natchitoches, LA 2nd Annual Return to the 50's Classic Car Show.  800 259-1714

October 5 - 12 Mississippi Gulf Coast 12th Annual Cruisin' the Coast
 
  www.cruisinthecoast.com

October 10- 12 Madisonville, LA. Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival & Car Cruise in. Open to vehicle models from 1975 or earlier. This is your chance to show off your car to the 30,000 people that attend this festival and at the same time enjoy the wonderful fun festival with a safe parking spot. Cruise in parking on Mable Drive in front of the Maritime Museum. (Soccer Field) Bonus Fun Gala Festival Kick-Off-Party Friday Night, October 10th. Call for ticket info 985-845-9200. Cruise-in pre-registration $20 (before Oct. 1) Day of show $25. Registration includes two 2-day admissions to the Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival ($32 Value)

October 10-12 Tampa, FL  NSRA Southern Nats  

October 11 Brewton, AL 4th Annual Brewton Lions Club Car Show, Downtown Brewton City Part, Brewton, AL. Registration begins at 8 am, awards at 3 pm. Top 50 Trophies. Registration $25 *includes lunch). Information: Glen at 251-867-4781 or Sam at 850-937-8894.

October 17-18 Madison, MS.   MCC’s Fifth Annual Scarecrow Cruise & Car Show,  Live entertainment, poker run, classic car caravan, open car show and much more. Contact Louis
Oursler at 601-573-5873, Mike Martin at 601-906-1196 or Tom Phillips at 601-259-5248 or Tomp1951@aol.com  or visit the MCC web site at www.msclassiccruisers.com

October 17- 19 - Bowling Green, KY. 1st Nostalgia Nationals Beech Bend Raceway Park. Rods, Customs, Classics & Race Cars thru ‘72. Drags, Show ‘n Shine, Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com 

October 18 Gulfport, MS. “Community of Christ” Annual Fall Open Car Show
Registration 9 am till 11am Awards at 2 pm. 12523 Old Hwy 49,Gulfport. (Behind Jim Walter Homes) Top 10 trophies, Dash Plaques first 50 cars, Cost $20 per car. Register Day of Show
Food and drinks will be sold. Fundraiser for food pantry, and outreach ministry. Donations to food pantry will be appreciated. Information call Bill Barsema 228-596-3730 or
Barsemaw@aol.com 
 

October 24- 26 - Charlotte, NC. 15th Southeastern Nationals Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru ‘72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com 

October 24-26 Tupelo, MS   20th Fun Run   Street Rods Ltd. 

October 25 Gulfport, MS The Antique Auto & Engine Club of MS presents our annual Fall OPEN show, "Ghosts, Ghouls and Chariots" held at Choice Supermarket in the Hardy Court Shopping Center, Courthouse Rd at Pass Rd in Gulfport, MS. There will be a Halloween costume contest for registered car show participants, with awards for the top 3 costumes! And -- 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards will be presented to vehicles. All vehicles will be judged on its own merits on a 100 point system. Come join the fun! Great food, soft drinks and oldies music. Fun for the entire family. Registration opens at 8 am; judging begins at noon; awards at 4 pm. Information: 228-388-1880

Oct 25, Ft. Worth, Texas Sonic Halloween Classic Car Show 5:00-9:00pm. 8625 Camp Bowie West, Ft. Worth, Texas. 35+ Awards including Best of Show Car and Truck, Best Late Model, Under Construction, Special Interest, Managers Choice, Best Costume for Male, Female, Boy and Girl, Best Decorated Car, Best Display. Door prizes, 50 /50 pot, old time rockin’ roll music. Bring Candy for Trick or Treat the Trunks! FREE to the public, $10.00 to register, open class, everyone is welcome.All events are subject to change or weather conditions, profits go to D & D Christmas for Kids 2008 Project. Hosted by D & D Rockin’ Rods Classic Car Shows, call 817-797-1197 or visit www.DDRockinRods.com

November

November 1 Picayune, MS. Boulevard Cruisers fall show in conjunction with a street fair. Reg. begins at 9am with Awards at 3pm. Top Cars, Top Trucks, People's Choice, Best Paint, Best Engine, Lady Cruisers' Award, Boulevard Crusiers' Award. Dash plaques to the first 100. Music, 50/50, live band, and 200 plus street vendors! TEL 601-798-5521 www.boulevardcruisers.com  

November 1 Seminary, MS  Founder’s Day car show  

November 1 Jackson, AL. Annual Bob Smith Show. Held in conjunction with Jackson Fall Festival. Info: blu54chevy@bellsouth.net 

November 3-9 Panama City Beach, FlA.  4th Annual Emerald Coast Cruise (open) show. Thousands of Hot Rods, Huge Swap Meet, Night Time Cruizin', Burnout Contest, Cruiz for Cash, Door Prizes, Cash Giveaways. Show info: 1-888-299-7892 Robert 662-587-9572 www.emeraldcoastcruizin.com   www.panamacitybeach.com 

November 7-9 Slaughter, LA. Fall Fun Run - Open Car & Truck Show with all funds raised to benefit the Slaughter Volunteer Fire Department, Friday night cruise in, Show-N-Shine on Saturday, Top 25 awards, Specialty awards, Dash plaques to first 100 entries, Goody bags, Door prizes, Live entertainment, Free meal & drink for all entrants on Saturday, all of this for only a $20 entry fee.. Host hotel is the Best Western in Zachary, LA just 5 miles from show site and only blocks from the Friday night cruise in. Contact the Best Western at 225-658-2550 or email zacharygm@yahoo.com  , be sure to use event code FFR to get special rate of $69.30. Cruisin' Style Magazine Will Be Here. For more information call Larry at 225-654-8356 or 225-278-7588 or email RodzRus@aol.com 

November 7-9 Crossett, AR  Fun Run  

November 8 Harrison County, MS. 23rd. Annual Scottish Games & Open Car Show At the Mississippi, Harrison County Fairgrounds. (6 miles North of I-10 off Exit 28) Registration 9am -12 Noon Awards 3pm. Sponsor Awards · Top 15 Voted Vehicles plus, Best Engine · Best Interior · Best Paint · Best of Show $15 Registration Includes 2 tickets to the Scottish Highlands Games & Celtic Music Festival. Dash Plaques first 50 vehicles Fun for the whole family. Celtic Food & Merchandise. Full Contact Jousting, State Scottish Athletic Championships · Tartan Parade · Pipe Bands Musicians and Dancers · Border Collies · Children's Events · Athletic Demos · Living History · Renaissance Village · Artisan Row Car Show information call 228 697-7330 or bnj@excite.com  www.highlandsandislands.org   Presented by Highlands & Islands Association of Celtic Gatherings, Inc.

November 8 Spanish Fort, Al, 5th Annual Toys for Tots Cruise-in & Car Show. Benefiting Toys For Tots. Join the Eastern Shore Cruisers for an evening of Family Fun ! Bring a new toy and help a child have a brighter Christmas. Saturday November 10th 2007 4:00p.m.-9:00p.m. Dillard's Parking lot Eastern Shore Centre Goodie Bags for first 100 participants who bring a new toy valued at $10.00 or more, to donate to USMC Reserve Toys for Tots. Games, Door Prizes, Oldies Music, Fun for All ! Eastern shore Centre is located at Exit 38 off I-10 in Spanish Fort, Alabama. For more information contact Fred Minke (251) 709-5900 or Kristen Kenner (251) 625- 0060 flminke@bellsouth.net  

November 8, Gulfport, MS AAECM Charity Cruise-in. All profits for Gulf Coast Women's Center. 9 am until 3 pm at Jerry's Complete Brake and Tire, 13180 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. $10 donation per car. Great Oldies' music, Food and drinks on site. Vendor Spots available. Information: Bill Barsema, 228-832-8304 or baresemaw@aol.com 

November 8 & 9 - Pleasanton, CA. 19th Autumn Get-together  Fairgrounds - Pleasanton. All years American Powered Cars & Trucks. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com

November 14- 16 - Scottsdale, AZ. 11th Southwest Nationals WestWorld of Scottsdale. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru ‘72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com 

November 14-16 Jasper TX  Lakes Area Cruisers Rod Run  

November 20-23 Daytona Beach, Fla.  35th Turkey Run www.turkeyrun.com  

November 21-23 Pensacola, Fla.  Rod Run Reunion (pre 49) Jerry 850-476-8440

November 22, Ft. Worth, Texas Sonic Turkey Classic Car Show 1:00-4:00pm. 8625 Camp Bowie West, Ft. Worth, Texas. 35+ Awards including Best of Show Car and Truck, Best Late Model, Under Construction, Special Interest, Managers Choice. Door prizes, 50 /50 pot, old time rockin’ roll music. Come kick off D & D Christmas for Kids 2008! FREE to the public, $10.00 to register, open class, everyone is welcome.All events are subject to change or weather conditions, profits go to D & D Christmas for Kids 2008 Project. Hosted by D & D Rockin’ Rods Classic Car Shows, call 817-797-1197 or visit www.DDRockinRods.com

 December

December 6 D'Iberville, MS. Annual Santa Cruise. Hosted by Singing River Street Rod Association at D'Iberville City Hall. Information: 228- 392-6690

December 6 Madison, MS MS Classic Cruisers Christmas Parade. Line up starts at 8:00am at Ridgecrest Baptist Church on Old Canton Road, parade starts at 9:00am. Louis 601-573-5873 or Tom 601-259-5248 or www.msclassiccruisers.com   . Our goal is to have at least 75.

December 6, Columbia, MS. Columbia 8th Annual Winterfest Open Car & Truck Show. Saturday, December 6 2008. Hosted by the Marion County Development Partnership and Backwoods Cruizers car club. Entry fee $20.00 day of show, $15.00 pre-registration postmarked no later than Nov. 15th. Located at the Marion County Expo Center (inside show) registration 9-11:00 am, independent judging starting at 12:00 noon, top 12 cars, top 7 trucks, best of show car & truck, and spectators choice award. Awards will start around 2:00 pm. Food, music, 50/50, door prizes, and arts and crafts. For more info contact Wayne Rayborn 601-731-2050 or Bobby Rayborn 601-796-2443.

December 6, Weatherford, TX. Texas Pythian Children’s Home ~ 5th Annul Christmas Classic Car Show 12:00-4:00pm. 1825 Bankhead Road, Weatherford, Texas. Thanks to our sponsors each child of the home will pick out the car of their choice to receive their award plus Dorms Choice, Best of Show Car & Truck, Under Construction, Special Interest and Cycle. Hot dogs and drinks will be available by donation to the home. Children’s games, donated Christmas gifts will be opened at the conclusion of the car show. FREE to the public, $10.00 to register, open class, everyone is welcome. All events are subject to change or weather conditions, profits go to D & D Christmas for Kids 2008 Project. Hosted by D & D Rockin’ Rods Classic Car Shows, call 817-797-1197 or visit www.DDRockinRods.com

December 14 Biloxi, MS. Santa’s Elf's Toys for Tots Cruise-in at Edgewater Mall. Hwy 90. Noon till 4pm. Join the Coast Cruizers & The Pink Ladies and the U.S. Marine Corp Reserve as they collect new toys for the Annual “Toys for Tots” Bring unwrapped gift or food and cash donation. Family fun for everyone so bring the kids….  

                  
 

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