LISTING OF “POSSIBLE” CAR SHOWS/EVENTS
SCHEDULED IN SOUTH WEST FLORIDA
(As of 19 November 2012)
NOTE: The following consolidated list of car shows, cruise-in’s and other related
automotive events here in South West Florida HAS BEEN GATHERED AND PUT
TOGETHER FROM MANY INFORMATION SOURCES – it is INTENDED for
your use, encouragement and assistance to foster participation of all auto
enthusiasts here in South West Florida who want to DRIVE AND PARTICIPATE
in various events involving the automotive art forms that we enjoy so much!
THIS LIST IS NOT SPONSORED OR SUPPORTED BY ANY CLUB,
COMMERCIAL ENTITY AND/OR ORGANIZATION – IT IS THE SOLE
EFFORTS OF THE UNDERSIGNED
Larry Day
November 2012
- 19 November - Mon - 5-8 p.m., MERCHANTS CROSSING CRUISE-IN (Every
Monday Night (Sept - May) except for Rain & Holidays) North West Corner of US 41
and Pine Island Road, North Fort Myers, FL, Multiple door prizes every week, two 50/50
drawings, GREAT PARKING! Discounts at local shops and restaurants, and there is a
"SUPER DOOR PRIZE" given away every other week. FREE NSRA Safety
Inspections will be available every second Monday of each month! This is an NCA
(No Club Affiliation) event sponsored by the NCA Automobile Enthusiasts of SW
Florida - an all-volunteer group. For more info call Larry @ (239) 772-9941 or e-mail to
[email protected]
NOTE: STARTING THIS MONDAY AND EXTENDING THROUGH THE 17TH
OF DECEMBER OUR MERCHANTS CROSSING CRUISE IN WILL BE
SUPPORTING ADVANCED AUTO PARTS CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE BY
COLLECTING UNWRAPPED TOYS AT OUR MONDAY CRUISE IN – THERE
WILL BE A CONTAINER AVAILABLE FOR YOU TO DEPOSIT A TOY
SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO DO SO. TOY TO BIG FOR OUR BOX? WE WILL
PICK UP THE TOY FROM YOUR HOME/BUSINESS.
- 19 Nov – (Mon) 7:00 p.m., Camaro Club of Naples Monthly Meeting @ The Black
Eyed Pig BBQ Restaurant, (Every third Monday of each Month) 5307 Shirley Street,
Naples, FL for further info Call Mark @ 239-821-3258 or
WWW.camaroclubofnaples.com
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- 20 Nov – (Tue) - 5-8 p.m.,The South Central Florida Car Club “Hot Rides and Hot
Dogs In The Park”. (THIRD TUESDAY of Each Month) @ Baron Park in LaBelle,
FL. (Just south of the bridge on State Road 29 North). Door Prizes, 50/50 Drawing. Open
to all makes, years, models of vehicles. Come on out for this Hot Rods & Hot Dogs in
the Park - Hot Dogs (Grilled not Boiled!) with all the fixins', chips, cookies and hot
and cold drinks! For more detail info call (863) 634-1791 or (863) 674-0128.
- 20 Nov – Tue – 5-8 p.m., Diamond Billiards Cruise-In, 1242 Pine Island Road SW
Unit #4 (Every Tuesday) Blocked Off Parking for Hot Rods Only, 50/50 Drawing to
benefit The Guardian Angels Foundation. $5.00 “Meal” tickets can be purchased for
Spaghetti and Meatballs, Chicken Parmigiana, Grilled Chicken Salad or Boneless Wings.
Multiple beverage specials and unlimited pool every Tuesday 3 p.m.- 2 a.m. for $10.00
For more info call (239) 573-7665.
- 21 Nov - Wed – “About” 8:30 a.m, (Every Wednesday Morning), Breakfast Cruise
In and BOGSAT @ Red & Margie’s Family Café, 4085 Hancock Bridge Parkway
#107, North Ft. Myers, FL 33903 (Location is the North East Corner of Orange Grove
and Hancock Bridge Parkway in Shopping Center) - this is a no host breakfast, order
off the menu, very casual gathering. Drive your Street Rod, Custom, Collector Car,
Antique, etc. if you desire to do so - plenty of parking! Showing up in your daily
driver/grocery getter is perfectly OK!, Info call the Restaurant @ (239) 656-0412 or
Larry @ (239) 772-9941.
- 21 Nov - Wed - 5-8 p.m., (Every Wednesday), Hot Chili Rods of Cape Coral
Weekly Cruise In at Fosters Grill, 728 Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, FL Open to all
Cars, Trucks, Rods, Customs, etc. Door Prizes, 50/50 drawing, food discount at Fosters
Grill. For Info call John @ (239) 574-8041.
-22-25 Nov (Thur – Sun) Daytona Beach 39th Annual Turkey Run @ Daytona Beach
Speedway – in excess of 5,000 cars, huge swap meet and car corral. Auto auction,
multiple vendors – door prizes, games, and just a lot of fun! For more info go to
WWW.turkeyrun.com
- 22 Nov – Thur – 5-8 p.m., (Every Thursday) - Route 80 Cruise-In @ the Eastgate
shopping center, Winn Dixie Parking Lot (East Side). This is the North East Corner of
Intersection of Palm Beach Blvd. (State 80) and Old Olga Road - GPS address is 14600
Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers, FL –(On State Road 80, 5.18 Miles East of I-75) 50/50
drawing. Now Featuring DJ Music! For info call David @ (239) 728-6596
- 22 Nov - Thur - 5-8 p.m., (Every Thursday) MUGS-N-JUGS Cruise In. Lehigh
Acres. This is an Open Cruse In - All Cars/Trucks welcome. FREE Ice Tea or Coffee for
the Cruisers. Discount on food & beverages, music, door prizes, 50/50 drawing and
parking right up front where you can see your car while inside eating! 5512 8th Street
West, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 (Just off Lee Boulevard) For more info call (239) 3695069
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-22 Nov - Thur - 4-8 p.m., (Every Thursday) “Sal's Is Back Cruise-In”, 910 Cape
Coral Pkwy, Cape Coral (Located between Candia & Leonard Street - next door to Dr.
Mel's Wellness Spa) Open to all years, makes & models of 2, 3 & 4 wheel vehicles. 25%
Food Discount!, Door prizes, 50/50 drawing to Benefit Lee Memorial Health System
Children's Hospital. DJ Music by Ralph D. Sangiovanni For more info call Sal @ (239)
540-7373 or go to www.originalsalspizza.com
-22 Nov – Thur – 5-9 p.m., (Every Thursday – MOVING TO SUNDAY) Rode’s
Restaurant Motor Head Thursday @ Rode’s Restaurant, 3756 Bonita Beach Road,
West of 42 on right, Bonita Springs, FL. Free Give-Aways and Drink and Food Specials.
For more info call Reid Riberdy @ (239) 849-7337. NOTE: STARTING DEC 9th
(SUNDAY) THIS CRUISE IN WILL RUN FROM NOON TO ?? with plenty of
give-a-ways, trivia, music and the food/drink specials.
-22 Nov – Thur -7 to 9 p.m. (Every Thursday) Marco Island Corvettes & Muscle Car
Club Gathering/Cruise In @ Marco Town Center. For more info go to
http://marcoislandcorvettes.com
- 23 Nov - Fri - 11:30 a.m. (Every Friday) lunch cruise in & BOGSAT @ the
Athenian Restaurant, 1130 N Tamiami Trail in North Ft Myers (about a block and a half
north of the bridge on the east side of the street) Very casual, no host lunch gettogether – Drive your street rod, muscle car, custom, or the daily grocery getter. Great
food at great prices! Restaurant # is: (239) 656-6212. For info call Larry @ (239) 7729941
- 23 Nov - Fri, 5-7:30 p.m., Jimbo's Cruise-In (Every Friday) @ corner of Del Prado
& SE 46th Street (1604 SE 46th Street), Cape Coral, FL. 33904 15% Food Discount for
Cruise In Participants ! This is an open cruise in for all makes, models and vintages of
vehicles. Door Prizes, 50/50 drawing. Hosted by Corvettes On The Gulf. For more info
call Carole or Wayne @ (239) 540-9533, e-mail [email protected] or go to
http://www.jimboscape.com (NOTE: Great Food, super hospitality, great prices and
both inside and outside seating).
- 23 Nov – (Fri), 6-9 p.m., Lance's Cruzin To The Hop Monthly Car Show (The 4th
Fri of each month) @ Winks Cafe, 451 South Indiana Ave, Englewood, FL. Entrance
Fee is $10.00. Trophies, Door Prizes, 50/50 and More! For more info call Lance @ (941)
371-1061 OR www.CollectorsCarsTV.com
-24 Nov – Sat, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Pride & Joy Open Monthly Car Show (4TH
SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH) @ the Sarasota Classic Car Museum, 5500 North
Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Fl. 34243. Trophies, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, Music by
Lance - $10.00 entry fee, no pre-registration. For more info call the Museum @ (941)
355-6228 or Lance @ (941) 371-1061
- 24 Nov - Sat - 5 - 8 p.m., Cool Cruisers Cruise In (Every Saturday) @ Park Shore
McDonalds in the K-Mart Plaza in Naples on US 41 between Golden Gate Blvd and Pine
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Ridge Road. (4245 N. Tamiami Trail) Music, McDonalds & Chilis provide free food
coupons to participating vehicle owners. For more info call Roger at (239) 592-9215
- 24 Nov - Sat - 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Home Depot & Veteran Motor Car Club of
America Monthly Open Cruise In. (Last Saturday of Each Month), 3491 Tamiami
Trail & Burnt Store Rode, Punta Gorda, FL. FREE Coffee, Orange Juce & Donuts to
all drivers during first 1/2 hour (9:30-10:00 a.m.). Door Prizes, 50/50 Drawing. For more
info call (941) 626-9359.
- 24 Nov & 22 Dec – Sat – 4-8 p.m., (NORMALLY Every Fourth Saturday of Each
Month). Fort Myers River District Car Cruise-In, Along First Street in Historic
Downtown. Sponsored by The River District Alliance & Fort Myers Redevelopment
Agency. Door Prizes, DJ Music. Rain Cancellation Decision will be made at NOON the
day of the cruise - Call The French Connection @ (239) 332-4443 for rain decision or
further information. THERE WILL NOT BE A DOWN TOWN CRUISE IN
DURING NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER DUE TO CONFLICTING HOLIDAY
SCHEDULES – NOTE: NEXT CRUISE IN WILL BE ON 22 JANUARY 2013!
- 24 Nov - Sat - 4:00 p.m. till ?? Palmetto-Pine Country Club Cruise-In/Sock-Hop @
1940 SW 9th Court, Cape Coral, FL 33991. FREE REGISTRATION, Door Prizes,
FREE Cookout to Participants, Best Dressed 50's Contest, Music by DJ Ralphy "D",
50/50 Raffle to Benefit the Children's Hospital of South Florida. EARLY SIGN UP
REQUIRED - event is limited to the first 60 vehicles. Call (239) 574-4711 Ext #27 for
more info. Send e-mail to [email protected].
- 24 Nov - Sat - 5-8 p.m., (Every 2nd & 4th Saturday of Each Month). Klassics,
Antiques & Rods of Sarasota Cruise In @ Taco Bell & Harbor Freight Tools in the
Beneva Village Shops, 3510 Clark Road, (SW Corner of Clark & Beneva) Sarasota, FL,
34231 FREE Admission, Live D.J. Door Prizes, Oldies Trivia - for more info call Jimmy
@ (941) -822-1631 or Jack @ (941) 926-4113. You can also visit WWW.kara-fla.org for
more info.
- 25 Nov - Sun, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., Muscle Car City Monthly Auto Flea Market. (Last
Sunday of Each Month). All Welcome. Free to all vendors and public, Location:
Muscle Car City, 3811 Tamiami Trail (US41) Punta Gorda, FL For more info call Dina
Modesto, Manager, Muscle Car City (941) 575-5959 or [email protected] Future
monthly dates; 30 Dec.
December 2012
-01 Dec – Sat, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Mug’s N Jugs Free Benefit Cruise In Car Show @
Mug’s N Jugs, 55121 8th Street (Corner of Lee Blvd. & 8th Street), West Lehigh Acres,
FL 33971. Proceeds will go to the American Heart Association. There will be Food
Specials, Trophies, Door Prizes, Giveaways, 50/50 Drawing & Music. For more info,
call (239) 369-5069 or Jim @ (239) 777-2010
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-01 Dec - Sat, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Towles Plaza Car Show, 2706 US 41 Punta Gorda, FL
33950. Trophies, Door Prizes, 50/50 Jackpot, $10.00 entry fee., The Bean Coffree Shop
Will be Serving Breakfast & Lunch. For more info call Lance @ (941) 371-1061, e-mail
[email protected], or go to www.collectorcarstv.com
- 01 Dec - Sat, 5-9 p.m., (1st Saturday of ea. month) Hooters Car Show, 6507
Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231. $15.00 entry fee. Trophies, Dash Plaques, 15% Food
Discount at Hooters, Door Prizes, 50/50, DJ music, For info call Lance @ (941) 3711061
-01 Dec – Sat – 9:30 a. m. – 1:00 p.m., Open Cruise In @ Towles Plaza, 2705 Tamiami
Trail, Punta Gorda, FL. Hosted by the Veteran Motor Car Club of America. Open to all
vehicles; rods, customs, classics, sport cars, trucks, farm tractors, mobility scooters, pogo
sticks, etc. Professional DJ Music, No Entry Fee, Free Pastry and beverage for first ½
hour. 50/50 drawing, door prizes. For more info call Joe Schaefer @ (941) 639-8217.
-02 Dec - Sun, 2012 Florida Hot Rods & Hogs Car Show (Largest single day car show
in Florida) Show will be held at the Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, 75
Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, FL. 33950 - Pre Registration is now closed – Day of the
event registration will be $25.00 at the gate.. Inside registration ( Parking vehicle inside
the Conference Center and Saturday evening VIP Dinner, etc) is now sold out. go to
www.flhrh.com for all the event and detail information. FREE SPECTATOR
PARKING FOR THIS EVENT! Motorsport Legends will include George Barris,
Stacey David & Rick Fairless. Questions ? call 800-997-8478 and ask for Tony!
- 03 Dec – Mon – 5-8 p.m., Cruise-In @ Parrot Key Caribbean Grill, 2500 Main St.,
Ft. Myers Beach, FL. (Every first Monday of each month) www.myparrotkey.com
Prizes & Giveaways, Live Music, Free Admission to Everyone. No entry fee. Call 239463-3257 for more info.
- 05 Dec – Wed – 5–8 p.m., Cape Coral Parks and Recreation Department Yacht
Club 2012. (* This is an every other month cruise in!) Cruise In is limited to
approximately 20 vehicles (parking space is limited). There will be live music,
multiple craft vendors (over 45), Hot Food Specials available on the Pier at KC’s
Riverstop. Cruise In Parking will be limited to those who sign up ahead of time. Call
Larry @ (239) 772-9941 to get your name on the Cruise In Parking list. For more info
on the Celebration, call Theresa Hart, Recreation Specialist at the Yacht Club
Community Park – (239) 574-0806.
-05 Dec – Wed – 5-8 p.m., Hot Rods & Hogs Magazine, December Kick-Off Party @
Jacks on Marion, 201 West Marion Street, Punta Gorda, FL. Come and meet the Jack’s
On Marion December Cover Girls! Live on Stage will be “Gotta Luv It Band” playing
50’s, 60’s and 70’s music. For more info call Tony @ 800-997-8478.
- 06 Dec – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Classic Auto Restoration Services (CARS) FREE
Monthly BBQ Lunch. (First Thursday of Each Month Nov – Apr) @ CARS, 17570
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N. Tamiami Trail Unit 2, North Ft. Myers, FL. (239) 543-0900 Everyone Welcome Rain
or Shine! Drive your Street Rod, Classic, Muscle Car or the Grocery Getter. This event
will also be held on 6 Dec, 3 Jan, 7 Feb, 7 Mar and 4 April.
- 06 Dec - Thur - 5-8 p.m., (First Thursday of Each Month) FREE - Open Cruise In
@ Joe Cracker Sports Grille, 1020 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte, Fl. (Route 776)
Assisted by the Veteran Motor Car Club of America. No Pre-Registration Required.
50/60's Music, Door Prizes, Grass or Limited Paved Area Parking. Buy one get one free
meal from special discounted Cruise In menu. Dine inside or outside under the Tiki Roof.
For more info call Doug or Carol Wood @ (941) 497-4995 or (941) 575-0202.
- 06 Dec - Thur - 4 to 8 p.m., Cape Harbour Monthly Cruise In (First Thursday of
each month) Located at south end of Chiquita Blvd. in Cape Coral - Great venue,
multiple food establishments including dock-side dinning. For info call Joe at (239) 4438940
- 07 Dec - Fri - 6 - 9 p.m., Lance's Crusin To The Hop @ Denny's in South Venice,
(First Friday of Each Month) 1681 US Hwy 41 By Pass South, Venice, FL 34293.
Trophies, participants. Entry Fee is $10.00 For more info call Lance @ (941) 371-10
-08 Dec – Sat - 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Rods & Rides Cruise-In (Monthly), 2nd Saturday of
Each Month, @ Florida Motorsports, 6329 Naples Blvd, Naples FL 34109 (Next to Best
Buy, near Costco). Food Specials, Live Music, Prizes & More. For more Info Call
Jackson Kirby @ (239) 591-8473
-08 Dec – Sat, 3:00 p.m. - ?? Performance Plus Car Show, 3322 Fowler Street, Ft.
Myers, FL. 33901. Food, Music, Fun – Pit Stop Competition. Show is open to all
Cars/Trucks – FREE, No Admission Fee. Door Prizes and Free Giveaways. For more
info call; (239) 275-3366
-08 Dec – Sat, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 2nd Annual Punta Gorda Kiwanis “Fill the
trunk Car Show” assisted by The Veteran Motor Car Club of America @ The Slip Knot
Lounge – This event supports the Socks for Kids Project – Car entry fee is $5.00 and at
least one package of kids and adult Athletic socks. Open to all vehicles regardless of
make or vintage. 50/50 drawing, 15 trophies (Judges Choice) & Peoples’ Choice
Traveling Trophy Award. For more details, contact; Larry Taylor @ 391-0988, Don
Royston @ 626-4452 or John Walters @ 639-8448.
-08 Dec – Sat, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Abbe’s Donut Nook Open Car Show @ 2150 Tamiami
Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33948. Trophies, Door Prizes, 50/50 and Lots More! – Flier
does not state registration fee – call Lance for more info at (941) 371-1061.
- 14 Dec – Fri – 5-8:30 p.m., Charlotte Classics & Cruisers (Every Second Friday of
Each Month), Charlotte Classics & Cruisers - Cruise In - Murdock McDonald’s,
(Cochran and Tamiami Trail (Just off US41) near Books A Million in Port Charlotte),
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Music by Tom’s Traveling Tunes, 50/50 drawing with proceeds supporting Ronald
McDonald House Charities, Trophies, Door Prizes
-15 Dec – Sat, Muscle Car City and Toys for Tots join together for the museum’s
monthly car show. Entry is an unwrapped toy! Public welcome to bring a toy as well. All
toys must be new and unwrapped. Door prizes and awards presented. Music by Tom’s
Traveling Tunes! Location: Muscle Car City, 3811 Tamiami Trail (US 41) Punta Gorda,
FL – For more info contact Dina Modesto, Manager, Muscle Car City @ (941) 575-5959
or [email protected]
- 15 Dec – (Sat), 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Muscle Car City Monthly Car Show (Third
Saturday of Each Month), 3811 Tamiami Trail (US 41), Punta Gorda, FL, Trophies to
top 6 vehicles. Car show entrance is FREE to participants & spectators - music by Tom's
Traveling Tunes. For more info call Dina Modesto, Manager, Muscle Car City @ (941)
575-5959 e-mail Dina @ [email protected] or go to www.musclecarcity.net
- 15 Dec – (Sat), 5-9 p.m. – Arcadia Car Show/Cruise In, (Third Sat of the Month
Through the end of the year), Sponsored by the Arcadia Merchants and Presented
by Lance’s Cruizen to the Hop. Located right downtown in Historical Arcadia on Oak
and Polk Streets (streets are blocked off for the show participants). Really Great Food at
Wheeler’s Cafe!, Antique Stores, Craft and food vendors & Merchant Discounts $10.00
entry fee, no pre-registration. Multiple Trophies, Door Prizes, Special $100.00
drawing, Club Participant Award (Min of 12 cars), Poker Walk in Down Town Area with
Cash $$ awards for best hand(s). For info call Lance @ (941) 371-1061
-16 Dec (Sun) 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.- Christmas Benefit Open Car/Truck/MC Show @ Sun
Sports Cycle & Watercraft, Inc. 3441 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL. 50/50 By the Hot
Chile Rods. Proceeds from the event to benefit the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Entry Fee
is $15.00 Pre Register or $20.00 Day of show and 5 Cans of Food or 1 Unwrapped
Toy day of show. Free Hot Dog or “Hambruger” with entry. Cars for sale - $10.00,
Vendors $20.00 – NOTE: This is a Premium Run and Judged Show with dash plaques to
1st 75, 3 Best of Show Trophies, 1 Overall Best of Show for each class (23 classes) – 92
total awards. For more info call (727) 547-8082
-16 Dec (Sun) 5 – 8 p.m., Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Cruise-In – FL 41 in Ft.
Myers, just south of Crystal (This will be a new Monthly Cruise In Hosted by the Hot
Chili Rods of Cape Coral – 3rd Sunday of each month). Door Prizes and Giveaways,
50/50, Cruiser Discounts. For info call Gary @ (239) 821-5075 or John @ (239) 5748041
- 21 Dec - Fri – 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. - First Community Congregational Church Cruise
In & Toy Drive (any kind of unwrapped toy is welcome). This event will be held the
3rd Friday of each month. 200 Leeland Heights Blvd. Lehigh Acres FL 33936. Food
(Hog Roast) and beverages will be available, 50/50 drawing with all proceeds to stay
local, door prizes, dash plaques – food, fun & games. For more info call; (239) 369-1615.
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- 21 Dec - Fri - 6-9 p.m. - Lance's Cruzin To The Hop at Denny's in Venice. (3rd
Friday of Each Month) 1763 US 41 By-Pass, Venice, FL. 34293 Trophies, Door Prizes,
50's/60's Music. Entry Fee is $10.00 For info and directions/address call Lance @ (941)
371-1061
2013 EVENTS
ADVANCE PLANNING INFORMATION
- 05 Jan - Sat, 4-8 p.m., Cruzin on Dearborn, (First Saturday of Each Month) West
Dearborn Street, Englewood, FL. 50/50 Raffle, Gift Certificate Door Prizes, Music by
Tom's Traveling Tunes. Open to all cars and trucks. Music, cars & shopping! For info
call; Tom @ (941) 815-6204
-6 Jan – Sun, Corvettes on the Gulf & H-D/Buell 10th Annual Open Car/Truck/MC
Show @ Harley-Davidson of Ft. Myers, 2160 Colonial Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL $20.00 preregistration or $25.00 day of show. Dash Plaques to 1st 100. This is a Premium
Productions Run and Judged Show. 95 total awards. 50/50 drawing, club awards, all
vehicles parked on the parking lot Rain or Shine. To pre register or for more info go to
www.premiumcarshows.com or call (727)547-8082. NOTE: This is a Benefit event for
Barbara’s Friends Charity.
-12 Jan – Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Spectacular “Family” Adventure presented by the South
West Florida MOPAR Club @ South County Regional Park, 670 Cooper Street, Punta
Gorda, FL. Family activities – Over 50 vendors, Bounce House, Police Demonstration,
Motorcycle Demonstration, Radio Controlled cars, boats, and aircraft. Entrance fee is
$10.00 per car – Special Parking for Show Cars. For more info e-mail to
[email protected]
-19 Jan – Sat, 4-7 p.m., Stangs vs Vettes SHOOT OUT (most cars wins), at the
Seminole Casino Immokalee, 506 South First Street, Immokalee, FL 34142. NO CLUB
AFFILIATION REQUIRED to participate in this event. There will be trophies for
Top Ten Mustangs and Top Ten Corvettes. $500.00 and Trophy for Winning Club
Sponsor! Free registration, Free $20.00 game voucher, Free $10.00 food/beverage
voucher. Free Mustang and Corvette Only parking. Music by Tommy Tunes. For more
info go to www.flhrh.com or call Tony Allen @ (239) 229-8526.
-19 Jan – Sat, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. – West Coast Muscle Car Club 9th Annual Car &
Truck Show @ Germain Arena, Corkscrew Rd Exit 123 off I-75 in Estero, FL DJ
Music, Swap Meet, 120+ Trophies, Dash Plaques for the first 500 Pre-Registered cars.
Multiple Vendors, Three $$$ awards for club participation. Pre-Registration (By Dec
31st) is $15.00 and $25 Day of show. For info and/or pre-register, go to
WWW.westcoastmusclecarclub.com or send E-Mail to Wayne @
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[email protected] Proceeds from this event go to Shriners Hospitals For
Children – “It’s all about the kids”. NOTE: While the above outside show is on-going,
the following will be inside “Cars on Ice” Gulf Coast Champions Cup and Fantastic 5
indoor hot rod show. Show will feature 20 of Florida’s finest vehicles competing for
$1,000.00. If you have an indoor show quality hot rod and would like to be considered to
be on of the 20, please contact Ron Torp at [email protected]
-25 & 26 Jan – Fri & Sat, 24th Annual River Ranch Rod Run @ Westgate River Ranch
Resort, Hwy #60 between Yeehaw Junction and Lake Wales, FL. Fri night registration
from 3-9 p.m., Free Soda & Popcorn in Saloon from 7-9 p.m. Saturday registration from
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Car Show and Flea Market from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Pre-registration is
$15.00 and day of show is $20.00. Dash Plaques to all Participants. Multiple Participant
Awards (no judging and no trophies). Open to all Street Rods, Street Machines, Customs,
Classics, Antiques, Trucks, Vans Motorcycles. Resort Lodging info and reservations call;
1-863-692-1321 (MAKE SURE TO MENTION CODE # 24-911). RV info call; 1-863692-1116. For more event info call Rich or Linda @ (954) 587-5485. The resort offers;
Horseback Riding, Pony Rides, Hayrides, Golf, Multiple Restaurants & Shops, Tennis,
Fishing, Bike Rentals, Swimming, Boat Rentals – or you can just relax for the week end.
Once you park your vehicle upon arrival, you don’t need to move it till ya leave –
everything is in easy walking distance!
-2 Feb – Sat – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Edison Ford Estates Antique Car & Boat Show in
Fort Myers, FL – Details to follow later.
-2 Feb – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Misfires Car Club 11th Annual Groundhog Gala
(Vintage Car Show), 1385 State Rd. 463, Casselberry, FL 32807 Open to Pre 1964 rods,
customs & choppers. Pre Reg $15.00 and Day of show $20.00 Live Bands & DJ Music,
Pin Up Girls, Vendors, door prizes, 50/50 Raffle. For more info go to
www.groundhoggala.com
15th, 16th & 17th Feb, South West Florida MOPAR Club, National Florida Mopar
Weekend Event @ The Elks Lodge #2606, 25538 Shore Drive, Punta Gorda, FL. Events
start at 4:00 p.m. on Friday (Fun Filled Party Day open to everyone), Saturday is a
MOPAR ONLY JUDGED EVENT, parking starts at 7:00 a.m. with activities running
all day long (MOPAR, Chrysler Corp and AMC autos must register for this event
day, no other cars accepted). Sunday events start at 8:00 a.m. and the Awards
Ceremony will start promptly @ 10:00 a.m. Registration is now open @
www.swfmopar.com. Pre-Reg Premium Parking is $25.00, Pre-Reg Standard
Parking is $20.00 and Day of Event Registration is $30.00. For more info call 1-941799-CUDA, or e-mail [email protected]. Highly recommend going to the club’s
web site noted above, for all the many details and optional events for participants
and spectators.
-16 Feb – Sat, - 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Pelican Preserve Benefit Open Car/Truck Show @
10571 Veneto Drive, Fort Myers, FL – hosted by the Corvettes on the Gulf. This is a
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Premium Productions Run and Judged Show with 98 total awards. Pre Registration is
$20.00 and $25.00 day of show. Dash Plaques to first 100. 50/50 drawing and club
awards. To pre-register or for more info to to www.premiumcarshows.com or call John
Cira (239) 561-8167 Note: This is a Benefit Event for SW FL Children’s Hospital.
-17 Feb – Sun, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Marco Island Kiwanis Club Open Car Show
@ San Marco Rpoad & Healthwood Drive, Marco Island, FL. FREE to all participants.
Entertainment, vendors, food & beverages will be available. For info call John @ (239)
272-0816.
-23 Feb – Sat, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., 7th Annual Legends of the Road Car Show/Super
Cruise and Swamp Cabbage Festival, LaBelle, FL. Hosted by the South Central
Florida Car Club @ Fort Thompson Avenue, Downtown LaBelle, FL. 21 Trophies with
Specialty Awards for Customs, Paint, Engine & More. Pre-Register by 19 Feb is $15.00
or $20.00 Day of Show. Dash Plaques, 50/50 Drawing, Door Prizes & FREE NSRA
Safety Inspections will be available. For more info or to pre-register, call Ellen @ (863)
674-0128 or e-mail; [email protected]
23 Feb – Sat, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., 12th Annual Southwest Florida Seafood Festival
and Car Show @ The German/American Social Club, 2101 SW Pine Island Rd, Cape
Coral, FL 33991. Live Music, Prizes, Fantastic Food, 50/50 drawing, beverages for all –
NO COOLERS – THIS IS A BENEFIT EVENT! Trophies, best of show, 1st and 2nd
place, dash plaques for first 150 cars and goody bags. NOTE: BRING YOUR EASYUP AS ALL PARKING IS ON HARD SURFACE! Vendors Welcome. Pre
Registration is $15.00 or $20.00 day of show. Multiple Club participation awards –
MUST PRE-REGISTER. For more info call Rick Williams (239) 898-5004 or go to
www.matlachamariners.org to pre-register.
-03 Mar – Sun, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., 3rd Annual Crusin’ for C.A.R.E. Car Show @ 2270
Colonial Blvd., (Next door to Harley Davidson) Ft. Myers, FL. Hosted By the Gulf Shore
Mustang Club of Southwest Florida. All Proceeds benefit cancer patients. Reg 10 a.m.
to noon. Reg fee is $15.00, Dash Plaques to first 100 registered. Music by Tom’s
Traveling Tunes. Food, Trophies, Door prizes, 50/50 drawing and raffle tickets to win a
$500.00 Best Buy Gift Card and other great prizes! For more info go to
www.21stcenturycare.org or call Ann Francis at (239) 938-9301
-16 Mar – Sat, - 4 to 7 p.m., 2nd Annual NSRA Appreciation Day and Car Show @
Seminole Casino Immokalee, 506 South 1st Street, Immokalee, FL. FREE $10.00 Food
Voucher, FREE Show Entrance, FREE $20.00 Gambling Voucher, FREE designated
parking area. Music and DJ by Tommy Tunes. Trophies, FREE NSRA Safety
Inspections will be available.
-16 Mar – Sat, - 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Southwest Fl. Corvette Club Benefit Car and Truck
Show @ Victory Layne Chevrolet, 3980 Fowler St., Fort Myers, FL. St. Patrick’s Day
Theme Open Car Show. This will be a Premium Productions Run and Judged Show
with 98 Total Trophies. Club Participation awards, 50/50, Food, Music, Door Prizes.
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$20.00 Pre-Registration and $25.00 day of show. For more info go to
www.premiumcarshows.com or call (727)547-8082.
-20 Apr – Sat, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Big Lake Cruisers Car Show and Sugar
Festival, Clewiston, Florida – Details to follow later
-14 & 15 June, (Fri & Sat) – Central Florida Street Rod Association, 25th
Anniversary Fathers Day Rod Run @ Park View Hotel (Near LEGOLAND Fla. Open
to all 1972 and earlier vehicles. Go to WWW.cflsra.com for all the details, pre-reg forms,
hotel information, etc. or Call (863) 324-5950.
ATTENTION: --FOR MOST OF THE ABOVE LISTED CAR SHOWS AND SOME
OF THE CRUISE IN EVENTS, YOU CAN GO TO ONE OR MORE OF THE
FOLLOWING WEB SITES FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, EVENT
FLIER, PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION, ETC;
www.flacarshows.com
www.CruiseNewsOnline.com
www.PremiumCarShows.com
www.westcoastmusclecarclub.com
www.coolcruisersofsouthwestflorida.com
www.peacerivercarclub.com
www.flhrh.com
www.musclecarcity.net
www.collectorcarstv.com
www.veniceaaca.com
www.eventhobo.com
www.kara-fla.org (Sarasota, FL Area)
NOTE: IF YOU ARE LOOKIING FOR CAR SHOWS IN OTHER LOCATIONS
HERE IN FLORIDA, PLEASE CHECK ONE OF THE ABOVE WEB SITES AS
THEY LIST A MYRAID OF SHOWS UP TOWARDS TAMPA, ORLANDO (Old
Town, etc.) AND OVER ON THE EAST COAST.
*** IF YOU KNOW OF A CAR SHOW, CRUISE-IN, ETC. (IN SOUTH WEST
FLORIDA) THAT YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO ADD TO THIS LIST PLEASE
E-MAIL ME THE PERTINENT INFORMATION
www.SEMA SAN (SEMA Action Network) - Check this site out frequently they
work to protect our hobby!
Thank you,
Larry Day
(239) 772-9941 home
(574) 876-0366 cell
[email protected]
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