AUGUST 2008 EVENTS

August 30, 31 &, September 1 - Costa Mesa, CA

26th Annual Great Labor Day Cruise presented by the Orange County Cruisin' Association. Held at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, CA. Hours:  9AM to 9PM Saturday & Sunday.  Open to all 1972 and earlier vehicles. Live bands, daily drawings, Model Car contest, Wild Wagon contest. Contact: Ruby (949) 645-8816 or occainc.com.

SEPTEMBER 2008 EVENTS

September 1 - Citrus Heights, CA

Labor Day Car Show and Party presented by the Capital City Cruisers. Held at the Sunrise Mall (next to Red Robin) in Citrus Heights, CA. Hours 9AM to 3PM. Raffle prizes, Great Music, Great Food, Vendors and tons of fun for one and all. Contact: Rex (530) 622-6608 or capitalcitycruisers.org.

September 1 - San Diego, CA

The Inagural San Diego High Performance Expo presented by the San Diego Swap Meet. Held at Qualcomm Stadium (9449 Friars Road, San Diego, CA 92108). Hours: 7AM to 2PM. Hhundreds of classics, collectibles, tuners, low riders, customs, hi-performance and racing vehicles in the Show & Sale area, plus acres of vendors selling thousands of parts and accessories in the Swap Meet area. Contact: Ray Taylor (858) 484-9342 or www.SanDiegoAutoSwap.com.

September 5, 6 - Eureka, CA

15th Annual Cruz’N’Eureka 2008. Held in Old Town Eureka, CA. Vendors, Swap Meet, Raffle, Poker Run, Silent Auction and More. Proceeds benefit the Make-a-Wish in Humbolt and Del Norte Counties. Contact: (707) 496-9098 or cruzneureka.org.

September 5, 6 - Oakhurst, CA

6th Annual Run For The Gold at Oakhurst Park, Oakhurst, CA.  This event, for cars from 1972 or before and is sponsored by area businesses. Proceeds from the show go to the Oakhurst Sierra Sunrise Rotary for distribution to local elementary schools. Music, goodie bags, dash plaques, raffles, food court and more.  Friday kick off party at the Oakhurst Lodge - limited to first 175 vehicles.  Contact:  runforthegold.net.

September 5, 6, 7 - Flagstaff, AZ

Route 66 Days Charity Car Show presented by the Route 66 Car Club in Historic Downtown Flagstaff, AZ.  Open to all years of vehicles.  Cash awards, Arts and crafts, automotive vendors, food, t-shirts, goodie bags, door prizes and more.  Friday night poker run/ice cream cruise, Saturday poker walk, 50/50, and show.  Contact:  John (928) 856-2816 or http://www.route66carclub.com/

September 6 - Santa Clarita, CA

13th Annual Oldies and Goodies Classic Car Show. Held at Saugus Speedway (22500 Soledad Cyn Road) in Santa Clarita, CA. Hours: 5PM to 10PM. A Night Time Extravaganza of Nostalgia, Classic Vehicles, Rock and Roll, and good old fashioned fun. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Senior Center of Santa Clarita. Contact: (661) 259-3886 or saugusspeedway.com/carshow.

September 7 - San Mateo, CA

Classy Knights Car Show held at Hillsdale High School (Hillsdale Blvd. & Almeda), San Mateo, CA. Proceeds benefit Hillsdale Athletic Booster Program.  Contact:  Sabrina (650) 525-9930.

September 7 - Long Beach, CA

19th Annual Belmont Shore Car Show hosted by the Bay City Rodders Car Club.  Held on Second Street, Belmont Shore section of Long Beach, CA.  Hours:  9AM to 3:30PM.  Open to pre-'75 show cars and selected special interest vehicles.  Approximately ten blocks of 2nd Street is blocked off and filled with street rods and street machines. This show typically pulls about 800 entries and also has a huge spectator attendance. Contact:  Steve (714) 323-8898 or baycityrodders.com.

September 12, 13, 14 -  Elko, NV

21st Annual Gambler's Run by the Modrrodders Car Club held  in Elko, NV.   Hot Rods in the High Desert!  Join us for our car show, parade, street dance, classic hot-rod movie and more!   Contact:  Randy (775) 777-7896 or morrodders.com.

September 13 - Poway, CA

7th Annual Motorhead Madness Classic Car Show. Held at 13933 Poway Road in Poway, CA. Hours: 10AM to 2PM. Music, Prizes and Food. Contact: (858) 679-8000 or motorheadmadness.com.

September 13 - Gilbert, AZ

1st Annual Chandler-Gilbert Community College Car Show presented by N2HotRods and the Asian and Pacific Islander Club. Held at Chandler/Gilbert Community College (S.E. Corner of the campus). Hours: 10AM to 1PM. Silent Auction, Food, Continuing Education and Workforce Development Open House, Class and Program Information, Meet the Instructors, Prizes. Contact: Susan (480) 732-7080.

September 13, 14 - Ukiah, CA

8th Annual Fabulous Flashback Car Show & Poker Run held in Ukiah, CA, presented by Early Iron of Ukiah.  Limited to first 300 pre-'73 vehicles.  Parking lot dance, live music, trophies, raffle and more.  Contact:  earlyironofukiah.com.

September 14 - San Jose, CA

8th Annual Antique Autos in History Park presented by the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club. Held at History Park (Senter Rd. and Phelan Ave.) in San Jose, CA. Hours: 12PM to 5PM. Antique autos of all makes from 1900 to 1945. Contact: scvmtfc.org.

September 20 - Encinitas, CA

Wavecrest presented by the San Diego Woodies. Held at Moonlight Beach Parking Lot in Encinitas, CA. Hours 8AM to 3PM. Food, Entertainment, Awards and Raffle. Contact: sandiegowoodies.com.

September 20 - San Bernardino, CA

2nd Annual Rockabilly Route 66 Car Show presented by Wyatt's Paint and Body. Held at Nunez Park (1717 W. 5th St.) in San Bernardino, CA. Hours 9AM to 9PM. Live Bands, Vendors, Food. Contact: rockabilly66.com.

September 20 - Dewey, AZ

3rd Annual "Blast From The Past" sponsored by High Country Rod & Custom Association.  Held in Dewey, AZ.  Open to Street Rods, Customs & Antiques.  BBQ from 12PM to 5PM.  Great time, 50/50, Games, Music, Dash Plaques and more.  Proceeds  benefit The American Cancer Society & Local Charities.    Contact:  Jeff (928) 632-8881.

September 21 - Paso Robles, CA

12th Annual Swap Meet by the Early Ford V-8 Club of Atascadero held at the Mid-State Fairgrounds, Paso Robles, CA.  Buyers enter free.  Contact:  Robert:  (805) 238-7505.

September 25, 26, 27, 28 - Henderson, NV

Super Run 2008 -   held in Downtown Henderson with cruise lanes on Water Street, just down the road from Las Vegas. Open to all years of vehicles.  Festivities include poker walks, contests, giveaways & cash drawings.  Entertainment at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water St, Henderson, NV.  Proceeds benefit several children's charities and non-profit orgnizations.  Contact:  (702) 267-2171 or www.superrun.com.

September 25, 26, 27, 28 - Laughlin, NV           

17th Annual Roddin On The River presented by River Cruizers held at the Riverside Resort and Casino Laughlin, NV. Featured Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Trucks, Classics & Specialty Vehicles. Events will included: Night Slow Drags, Open Header Contest, Back Up To the Cone Contact Model Car Contest, Kids Games, Pedal Car Raffle, Poker Run, Poker Walk, Door Prizes & 50/50 Cash Drawings, Awarded each day. T-Shirt Sales & Various Vendors. DJ All Weekend. Contact:  Ellen (928) 505-8457.

September 26, 27 - Santa Clara, UT           

Red Rocks Car Show, an open show sponsored by St. George Kiwanis Foundation at Santa Clara City Park, Santa Clara, UT.   Awards, Pancake Breakfast, Music, Raffle, Food, Dash Plaque, Poker Run. Proceeds to Children's Justice Center, Learning Center for Families, Washington County School District. Contact:  Murray (435) 680-8012.

September 27 - Costa Mesa, CA           

9th Annual Cruisin' For a Cure held at the Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, CA. Open to all and see more than 3,500 rods, trucks, etc. FREE prostate cancer screening, listen to THE ANSWER live music and Casey Simpson, more than 250 vendors, cruisin all day. 100% proceeds go to UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center. Chance to win a Downs Legends 33 laidback roadster too.   Contact:  Debbie (949) 752-5115 Ext 10 or cruisinforacure.com.

September 27, 28 - Santa Maria, CA

5th Annual Cruizin' for Life Car Show. Held at the Santa Maria Fairpark, Santa Maria, CA. Car Cruise, Survivor Parade, Competition Burnouts, Blood Drive. Proceeds benefit the Marian Cancer Center & American Cancer Society. Contact: (805) 937-8008 or cruzinforlife.net.

September 28 - Valley Center, CA           

61st Annual Prowler 'Ol Timers Picnic held at Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center, CA.  Hours:  9AM to 3PM. There will be a huge raffle including a new GMPP 350ci, 290hp Crate Motor, Remanufactured TH350 Transmission, 1-ton engine hoist, 3-ton aluminum racing floor jack, bicycles and many more items. Music, Vendors, Pumpkin Festival, Vintage Trailer display, Dragsters on display with a mini cacklefest and the never-to-be-forgotten hand made "Prowler Pick" Trophy made by Prowler member Monte Hale.  Contact: Bill (858) 692-1181 or prowlers.org.

OCTOBER 2008 EVENTS

October 3, 4, 5 - Bishop, CA

Fall Colors Car Show hosted by the Owens Valley Cruisers, held at the Tri-County Fair Grounds, 1141 N. Main St.., Bishop, CA.  Open to 1974 and older cars.  A Main Street Parade follows the Show & Shine with an Oldies Dance to round out the evening.  Sunday morning poker run with breath taking fall colors.  Contact:  John (760) 920-3666 or owensvalleycruisers.com.

October 5 - Bishop, CA

18th Annual Veterans Car Show held at the Jerry L. Pettis VA Hospital, 11201 Benton, Loma Linda, CA. Hours:  8AM to 3PM.  Limited to the first 1,200 cars, register early, sold out last 5 years.   Beautiful surroundings - trees, grass, water ponds, etc.  Huge raffle, give-a-way car is a 1967 Firebird Convertible, 50/50, etc.  100% of the proceeds goes to our Vets.  Contact:  Larry (909) 350-9816 or veterancarshow.com.

October 5 - Redwood City, CA

Horses to Horsepower 2008 Vehicle Show held at Sequoia High School, El Camino at Broadway, Redwood City, CA.  All years, makes, models, vehicles and motorcycles accepted.  Over 100 awards, contests, club participation (cash for most attendees), drawing and more.  Event benefits Sequoia Projects.  Contact:  (650) 368-8212.

October 6 - Anaheim, CA

39th Annual All Ford Picnic at L Palma Park, Anaheim, CA.  Event open to all pre-'68 makes and models.  Hours:  8AM to 3PM.  Trophies for all years Fords, Lincolns & Mercurys.  Dash Plaques, raffle, door prizes, coffee, donuts, hot dogs, trophies and more.  Contact:  (949) 675-4234.

October 11 - Placentia, CA

22nd Annual Heritage Festival held at the beautiful Tri-City Park, Placentia, CA.  Hours:  9AM to 4PM.  Showcase your vehicle, enjoy the other festival activities; pancake breakfast, parade, live entertainment, food booths, craft shop, children game area and more.  Contact:  (714) 524-8535.

October 5 - Tuscon, AZ

2nd Annual Tucson Classics Car Show sponsored by the Rotary Club of Tucson located on the lawn at St. Gregory College Preparatory School, 3231 N. Craycroft Rd., Tucson, AZ. Hours:  10AM to 5PM. Open event, awards, raffle, entertainment, BBQ social and lots of grass surrounded by trees - A Car Show You’ll Love!!! Benefit for Reading Seed.  Contact:  (520) 320-3689 or tucsonclassicscarshow.com.

October 19 - Pomona, CA

George Cross & Sons, presents The West Coast's Largest Antique Auto, Corvette, Porsche, Street Rod and Volkswagen Swap Meet and Car Show - The Pomona Swap Meet. Held at Fairplex, Pomona, CA. Hours: 5AM to 2PM. Over 15 miles of cars and parts for sale. Contact: (714) 538-7091 or pomonaswapmeet.com.

October 25 - Citrus Heights, CA

The OctoberFest Car Show & Toy Run held at the Sunrise Mall, 6041 Sunrise Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA presented by Capital City Cruisers in conjunction with the Gifts From The Heart.  Hours:  9AM to 3PM.  Be at the Macy's North Parking Lot. Dash Plaques to the first 100 Cars. All 75 and older Classic Cars, Trucks, Hot Rods, Street Rods, and Muscle Cars are invited to attend. Trophies will be awarded in 50 different classes and categories. Raffle prizes, Great Music, Great Food, Vendors and tons of fun for one and all. Contact:  Rex (530) 622-6608 or capitolcitycruisers.org.

October 25 - Tucson, AZ

2nd Annual Tucson Classics Car Show sponsored by the Rotary Club of Tucson located on the lawn at St. Gregory College Preparatory School, 3231 N. Craycroft Rd., Tucson, AZ. Hours:  10AM to 5PM. Open event, awards, raffle, entertainment, BBQ social and lots of grass surrounded by trees - A Car Show You’ll Love!!! Benefit for Reading Seed.  Contact:  (520) 320-3689 or tucsonclassicscarshow.com.

October 26 - Moorpark, CA

29th Annual Roam'n Relics Car Show held in Moorpark, CA.  Hours:  7AM to 4PM.  Food, raffle, awards, dash plaques, posters, model car contest, event t-shirts and more.  Open to all pre-'73 vehicles.  NSRA safety inspections available.  Event to benefit local charities.  Contact:  (805) 583-2965 or roamnrelics.com .