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Second Friday of the Month AT:   Mill Creek Mall
LOCATION:   intersection of Vine Street and Michigan Ave. Kissimmee
MORE INFO:   (863) 207-2498
5:30-8:30pm Restaurants, shopping, 50/50 for local children charities, $200 CASH to be given to cruisers.

First Saturday of the Month AT:   Downtown Winter Haven
LOCATION:   Central Avenue
MORE INFO:   (863) 207-2498
Register, and then display your cruisers beginning at 4:00 PM, and join in the parade at 8:30. There's plenty of shade, many shops to visit, several restaurants, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, and more. And of course, WJBJ will be spinning your favorites throughout the afternoon and evening.

First Saturday of the Month AT:   Uncle Kenny's
LOCATION:   Citrus Tower, 157 North Hwy 27, Clermont
MORE INFO:   (863) 207-2498
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Come out and support Sam from WJBJ, and try out some great barbecue! Door prizes and more! Special thanks to the Classic Irons Car Club for hosting this event.

Second Saturday of the Month AT:   Downtown Davenport
LOCATION:   Bay Street
MORE INFO:   Raquel at (863) 419-3300
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. There's door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, music by WJBJ, and much more.

Third Saturday of the Month AT:   Winter Garden
LOCATION:   Plant Street
MORE INFO:   (863) 207-2498
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Open to all classic and newer special interest vehicles. Lots of stores and great restaurants located in the downtown area. Door prizes, 50/50, and sponsors provide CASH to be awarded through random drawings every month.

Third Saturday of the Month AT:   De Land Downtown
LOCATION:   East Indiana Avenue
MORE INFO:   (863) 207-2498
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. $50 cash prizes, restaurants, 50/50 drawing, and more.

Fourth Saturday of the Month AT:   Downtown Eustis
LOCATION:   Magnolia Street
MORE INFO:   (863) 207-2498
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Great music, great cars, shopping and dining opportunities. Eustis boasts over 200 cars, great sponsors, CASH prizes and a 50/50 drawing.

Fourth Saturday of the Month AT:   Downtown Lake Wales
LOCATION:   Stuart Avenue
MORE INFO:   (863) 207-2498
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Great cars, door prizes, raffles, shopping and dining opportunities.

 

January 27-28, 2012 EVENT:   River Ranch Rod Run
LOCATION:   Westgate River Ranch Resort, Polk County
HOSTED BY:   Sunshine State Rodding News

March 3-4, 2012 EVENT:   Bloomin Arts Festival Car Show
LOCATION:   Bartow, FL
HOSTED BY:   Victory Lane
MORE INFO:   (863) 207-2498

March 17, 2012 EVENT:   Mount Dora Classic Car Festival
LOCATION:   Downtown Mount Dora
HOSTED BY:   City of Mount Dora
MORE INFO:   9am to 3pm They will also be bringing their show back to town each year from now on. This year will be People's Choice voting, but will include special awards for Oldest, Miles Driven, Mayors Cup, among others. Registration fee $25 per vehicle.

March 31, 2012 EVENT:   A Day In The Park Car Show
LOCATION:   Lake Eva Park, Haines City
HOSTED BY:   Orange Blossom Region AACA
MORE INFO:   9 – 3pm. 10 trophy classes, $10 early registration, $12 day of show.

March 31, 2012 EVENT:   Mustangs and Mustangs
LOCATION:   Fantasy of Flight Museum - Polk City
HOSTED BY:   Imperial Mustangs of Polk County
MORE INFO:   Imperial Mustangs of Polk County Event Web Site

March 31, 2012 EVENT:   Classic Car and MC Cruise-in
LOCATION:   Gator Harley Davidson, 1745 Hwy 441, Leesburg
HOSTED BY:   Gator Harley Davidson
MORE INFO:   10am-3pm Free Registration BIG CASH PRIZES, vendors, door prizes, people choice award, food and beverages, Gator Cruise-in Girls. For more Info: Peggy 352-787-8050 Ext. 21

April 6-7, 2012 EVENT:   Easter Rod Run
LOCATION:   Holiday Inn at UCF - Orlando
HOSTED BY:   Early Irons
MORE INFO:   Registration Friday Noon – 7:00pm Saturday 8am- Noon Cash and prizes to be given away to registered participants, show and shine, swap meet, BIG 50/50, kids Easter egg hunt, kids games, Easter Bunny, adult games, poker walk, awards, Easter bonnet contest, and the Friday evening BBQ is back! All proceeds from 50/50 raffle go to the Russell Home for Atypical children. For more info: Dave Wing at (407) 679-1686

April 9, 2012 EVENT:   All Chevy Car and Truck Show
LOCATION:   Stingray Chevrolet Dealership – Plant City
HOSTED BY:   Tampa Bay Classic Chevy Club
MORE INFO:   Registration 8 – 10am Car show 10 – 2pm. Trophies 2:30pm. Trophies in 21 classes plus best ofs (engine, interior, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, show) FREE PRE-REGISTRATION or $10 day of show. For more info; Dave 863-670-6499 or Bob 813-951-1722

April 21, 2012 EVENT:   Best Wheels For Easter Seals
LOCATION:   Camp Challenge - Sorrento
HOSTED BY:   Century 21 Professional Group
MORE INFO:   Benefitting Camp Challenge, and held at the camp, 31600 Camp Challenge Road. Presented by Century 21 Professional Group, Inc. Registration opens at 8:00 am. 50 awards to be presented at 2:30 pm. food and beverage available, camp tours, farm animals, 50/50, Raffles, bake sale and more camp fun! Bring your family out to enjoy the day and help us celebrate this hidden treasure that is so important to our community. Pre-registration is $15, day of show is $20. Information: 321-293-2110.

May 6, 2012 EVENT:   Halifax Mopar Club Car Show
LOCATION:   Daytona Beach Kennel Club, 960 S. Williamson Blvd.
HOSTED BY:   Halifax Mopar Club
MORE INFO:   11am - 3pm $5 Registration fee. Open car show – All makes and models welcome. $25 given away every 15 minutes starting at noon. Grand prize - $100 gift certificate to Sears. Door prizes. 50/50. Awards for Best Mopar, Chevy, Ford, Other and People’s Choice. Building will be open for concessions and facilities. Information: Roland 386-428-5250

May 18-20, 2012 EVENT:   Beach Blast
LOCATION:   Holiday Inn - Cocoa Beach
HOSTED BY:   Mike Kelly's Cruise News
MORE INFO:   Cruise News Web Site

May 28, 2012 EVENT:   Woodlawn Memorial Day Show
LOCATION:   400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road - Gotha
HOSTED BY:   Woodlawn Cemetery
MORE INFO:   9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Limited to the first 175 pre-registereds. 10 People's Choice, 10 Participant's Choice, and one Woodlawn Choice award, dash plaques, door prizes, and a BBQ lunch for show participants. Registration fee is $15. For more info, call Greg at (321) 278-3306.

June 15-17, 2012 EVENT:   NHRA Reunion
LOCATION:   Bowling Green, Kentucky
HOSTED BY:   National Hot Rod Association
MORE INFO:   National Hot Rod Association Web Site

June 15-16, 2012 EVENT:   Father's Day Rod Run
LOCATION:   I-4 and Route 27, Davenport
HOSTED BY:   Central Florida Street Rod Association
MORE INFO:   Host Hotel: Quality Inn Maingate Hosted by: Central Florida Street Rod Association Info: Registration Friday 12 Noon - 8:00pm Saturday 8:00am – 12 Noon NEW! Now open to Pre-1973 cars and trucks, 50/50 drawing, poker walk, silent auction, valve cover races, complimentary watermelon, grand prize drawing. Proceeds to benefit a Polk County charity. For more info: Bill and Sherry Coons 863-421-2977

July 4, 2012 EVENT:   Independence Day Celebration
LOCATION:   Lake David Park, Groveland
HOSTED BY:   City of Groveland
MORE INFO:   8am – 2pm FREE Registration. Open Classic and Specialty Car and Truck Show. No Boom Boxes. Lots of shade. Door prizes. $300 cash to be given away to car show participants. Sponsor’s pick awards. 50/50 to benefit The South Lake Animal League (a no kill shelter). Awards presentation and cash giveaway to start at the DJ sound trailer from 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM. Information: Butch 863-207-2498

September 3, 2012 EVENT:   Labor Day Car Show
LOCATION:   4777 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland
HOSTED BY:   Highland Park Church of the Nazerene
MORE INFO:   Brian at 863-647-8600
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:   10am-2pm No registration fee. Over 50 trophies and giveaways. No year restrictions. One complimentary BBQ lunch per registered vehicle. Additional lunches available for purchase. Air conditioned areas on the premises. Music by WJBJ.

October 19-21, 2012 EVENT:   Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival
LOCATION:   Downtown Lakeland
HOSTED BY:   Mercedes Benz
MORE INFO:   Friday 6pm-10pm is the Budweiser Hot Rod Rendezvous. Saturday 10am-4pm is the Auto Festival (must be pre-registered to be eligible for awards). Sunday 9am is the road tour. For more info: registrar@lakemirrorclassic.com.

October 29, 2011 EVENT:   Halloween Howl Classic Car and Bike Cruise-In
LOCATION:   1745 Hwy. 441, Leesburg
HOSTED BY:   Gator Harley-Davidson
MORE INFO:   Peggy 352-787-8050
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:   10am-3pm FREE registration, $500 in total prizes, $300 in cash prizes, awards, dash plaques,costume contest, food vendors, door prizes, 50/50 to benefit The Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties.

November 4, 2011 EVENT:   Lake Mary Prep School Cruise In
LOCATION:   650 Rantoul Lane, Lake Mary
HOSTED BY:   Lake Mary Prep School
CONTACT:   (407) 256-0343
MORE INFO:   Held from 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM. 1950s style festival, free food for classic car owners, awards and even an outdoor movie at 7:00 PM. Free registration – please confirm your attendance by calling or emailing ptsa@lakemaryprep.com.

November 5, 2011 EVENT:   Ocoee Founder's Day
LOCATION:   McKey Street, Downtown Ocoee
HOSTED BY:   City of Ocoee
MORE INFO:   10 AM – 3 PM. All special interest cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. Participants may register on the day of the show for $15.00. There will be lots of door prizes, dash plaques and music by WJBJ. Trophies will be awarded to the top 15. All proceeds go to the Ocoee Public School Programs.

Ocoee Founders' Day Festival Web Site


November 5, 2011 EVENT:   Uniques and Antiques Show
LOCATION:   Wendy's, Route 27 - Leesburg
CONTACT:   Mike at (352) 748-8036
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:   Held from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Top 30 trophies (judged show), plus several specialty awards. Dash plaques to the first 75 registered, 50/50 drawing, silent auction, music by WJBJ, and more. Pre-registration by October 15th is $15, day of show is $20. Proceeds will benefit Childrens Medical Services.

November 12, 2011 EVENT:   Bartow Fall Craft Fair and Car Show
LOCATION:   Downtown Bartow
HOSTED BY:   City of Bartow
CONTACT:   (352) 534-0121
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:   9:00am - 3:00 pm Trophies, dash plaques, door prizes. best of show award, trophies for first second and third places plus 20 honorable mentions. Registration fee: $10 day of show only. Show benefits The George W. Harris, Jr. runaway and youth crisis shelter.

November 12, 2011 EVENT:   Veteran's Day Car Show
LOCATION:   Lake David Park, Groveland
CONTACT:   Carl at (863) 424-5212
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:   Held from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Honoring ALL veterans of ALL wars and conflicts. Honor Guard Salute Open to all vehicles to 1979 plus later special interest vehicles. Awards, airplane flyover, military vehicle display, drawing for a four-post lift from among the registered vehicles, and music by WJBJ. Registration fee is $15.

November 12, 2011 EVENT:   Car Show
LOCATION:   Van Gannaway Chevrolet Dealership, Eustis
HOSTED BY:   Touch of Glass Corvette Club
CONTACT:   (352) 255-3031
MORE INFO:   8:30am -2pm Open to all Chevy vehicles Door Prizes, Dash plaques, food vendors, seminars, 50/50 Proceeds to benefit Cornerstone Hospice. 10 - $50 cash prizes to be randomly drawn at the conclusion of the show. Sponsor's choice and people's choice awards (this is a non-judged event). Registration till 10am Fee: $20

November 24-27, 2011 EVENT:   Daytona Turkey Run
LOCATION:   Daytona International Speedway
HOSTED BY:   Daytona Beach Street Rods
MORE INFO:   Daytona Turkey Run Web Site

December 31, 2011 EVENT:   New Year's Eve Classic Car and Bike Show
LOCATION:   Gator Harley-Davidson, 1745 Hwy. 441, Leesburg
MORE INFO:   10am-3pm FREE registration, $500 in total prizes, $300 in cash prizes, awards, dash plaques, food vendors, door prizes, 50/50 to benefit local charities.