SAAC Calendar
of Upcoming Connecticut Antique Auto
Events for the Shoreline Area, and Beyond...
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antique auto enthusiasts. As the information presented here is
gleaned from a WIDE variety of sources, there is no way we can
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suggest you get in touch with the applicable event contacts
listed, to make sure the event is indeed going to be held
(especially before you make a long trip to attend!). Thank you.
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CAR EVENTS
JANUARY 1, 2009,
Thursday, "Everywhere" - Welcome to
'Official Antique Status' all 1984 model year
vehicles! (this event was added to this calendar as of 11/9/2008)
JANUARY 4, 2009,
Sunday, Enfield - Auto Flea Market at Powder Mill
Barn, 32 South Maple Street, Enfield, CT ("...close to
I-91, about 8 miles from Springfield, MA, and 17 miles from
Hartford, CT..."). Sponsored by the Model A Club of CT.
Info: Chet Wojcik, 15 Sycamore Terrace, Agawam, MA 01001,
413-786-6318. webmaster's note: Be sure also to check
similar listings for February 1st, and March 1st--these are
wonderful old-car-related things to do when the weather's cold.
Additional info - The Powder Mill Barn has its own web site,
located at: http://www.sweetheartflute.com/Barn/
- and there are directions for to get there posted at: http://www.sweetheartflute.com/Barn/directions.html
(we found all four of the four winter of '08/'09 Enfield Powder
Mill Barn Antique Auto Flea Markets listed in the October 23,
2008 edition of Old Cars Weekly, page 35; this event was
added to this calendar as of 10/27/2008)
JANUARY 9-11, 2009,
Friday-Sunday, Boston (MASSACHUSETTS) - Town Fair
Tires World of Wheels, Bayside Exposition Conference Center,
200 Mount Vernon Street, Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125. Info: http://www.autorama.com (this
event was added to this calendar as of 11/9/2008)
JANUARY 10, 2009,
Saturday, Middlebury - Saturday Seminar at the Golden
Age of Trucking Museum. The following press release, dated
12/26/2008, was received via an e-mail (from goldenage9907@sbcglobal.net)
"...Once again, in 2009, The Golden Age of Trucking Museum
will host its 'Saturday Seminars'. They will be held on January
10, March 7, and April 4 at the museum which is located at
1101 Southford Road in Middlebury, Connecticut. There will be
informative speakers, well-known authors, transportation
historians, and various businesses displaying their wares. A
complimentary luncheon will also be served during the seminars
which will take place from 11am until 3pm on the above dates.
It's a great way to spend an afternoon during the cold winter
months. Check out our web-site at www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com or
call 203-577-2181 for details as the events draw near. These
events are free to museum members and $10.00 for non-members. No
registration is necessary..." Info/contacts: The Golden Age
of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southford Road, Middlebury, CT 06762,
phone: 203-577-2181, e-mail: director@goldenagetruckmuseum.com
; ask for specific event contacts: Pam or Kathi. Additional
info - You might also wish to check the Museum's web site for
any specific event info they may be publishing there: http://www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 12/30/2008)
JANUARY 16-18, 2009,
Friday-Sunday, Allentown (PENNSYLVANIA) - 19th Annual
Auto Mania, Agricultural Hall at Allentown Fairgrounds, North
17th/W. Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104. "Pennsylvania's
Largest Heated Indoor Swap Meet & Memorabilia Show."
Info: 717-215-0700 or e-mail to: tonyabilliii@yahoo.com -
web site: www.automaniashows.com
(this event was added to this calendar as of 11/9/2008)
JANUARY 17, 2009,
Saturday, Hudson (MASSACHUSETTS) - 5th Annual
Mid-Winter Hot Rod and Drag Racing Nostalgia-Fest, 2 to 7+pm,
Elks Hall, Park St., Hudson, MA (former site of Ty-Rods Reunion).
Admission $6.00. Cash bar, BYO Refreshments. Vintage Drag Racing
and Hot Rodding Events on a Giant Screen! Come join your old
buddies for a fun filled winter Gab-Fest about those good old
days! Bring your memorabilia: photo albums, club jackets,
plaques, videos, DVDs, slides, stories, and whatever to share! On
Display: From 1964, 'Sniper I, A/SR.' ...Era music, door prizes,
vendors, commentators, 50/50 raffle...Information: Fred Hire @
978-562-5589 or Fah60@comcast.net
(this event notice was received via an electronic flyer that was
sent to us by Fred Hire on 11/22/2008; it was added to this
calendar as of 11/24/2008)
JANUARY 17-18, 2009,
Saturday-Sunday, West Springfield (MASSACHUSETTS) - Auto
Parts Swap 'n Sell, at The Big E's 'Better Living Center,'
1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089, "...All
automotive enthusiasts/collectors event; automotive related swap
meet, features 1 million parts & literature for antique,
street rod, competition, classic cars & trucks..."
Saturday hours 8:00am to 5:00pm; Sunday hours 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Admission $10 adult, free for children ages 12 & under. Info:
Ben Dodge 860-871-6376, or Start-Finish Productions, P.O. Box
2124, Vernon, CT 06066, 860-871-6376. (this event information was
found online at: http://www.thebige.com/calendar/2183.html
and was added to this calendar as of 11/9/2008)
JANUARY 23-25, 2009,
Friday-Sunday, Worcester (MASSACHUSETTS) - 2009
Massachusetts International Auto Show, at the DCU Center,
Worcester, MA. "Hundreds of cars & trucks for sale all
under one roof." Info: http://www.worcesterautoshow.com/
. Additional info - From what we can see this isn't an old
car event, but it is a car event, and is held indoors, on a
weekend when there's not much other car-related stuff available
to do in the Northeast--we are passing it along for your info.
The "DCU Center" is located at 50 Foster Street in
Worcester (for you Mapquesters), and has its own web site located
at: http://www.dcucenter.com/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 1/15/2009)
FEBRUARY 1, 2009,
Sunday, Enfield - Auto Flea Market at Powder Mill
Barn, 32 South Maple Street, Enfield, CT ("...close to
I-91, about 8 miles from Springfield, MA, and 17 miles from
Hartford, CT..."). Sponsored by the Model A Club of CT.
Info: Chet Wojcik, 15 Sycamore Terrace, Agawam, MA 01001,
413-786-6318. webmaster's note: Be sure also to check a
similar listing March 1st--these are wonderful old-car-related
things to do when the weather's cold. Additional info - The
Powder Mill Barn has its own web site, located at: http://www.sweetheartflute.com/Barn/
- and there are directions for to get there posted at: http://www.sweetheartflute.com/Barn/directions.html
(we found all four of the four winter of '08/'09 Enfield Powder
Mill Barn Antique Auto Flea Markets listed in the October 23,
2008 edition of Old Cars Weekly, page 35; this event was
added to this calendar as of 10/27/2008)
FEBRUARY 6-8, 2009,
Friday-Sunday, Hartford - Frank Maratta's Auto &
Cycle Show, Connecticut Expo Center, I-91 Exit 33, Jennings
Road, Hartford, CT. Info: Frank Marratta's Auto & Cycle Show,
80 Harbor Drive, Middletown, CT 06457, or e-mail: FMAutoCycleShow@aol.com
or telephone 860-346-4838, or web site: http://www.fmautoshow.com/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 11/9/2008)
FEBRUARY 7, 2009,
Saturday, Middlebury - "'February Fundraiser' at
the Golden Age of Trucking Museum." Quoting from the
e-mailed press release dated 1/2/2009: "...On Saturday
evening, February 7, 2009, from 6:00 until 10:00 p.m., the Golden
Age of Trucking Museum, will be holding its annual, 'February
Fundraiser' at 1101 Southford Road in Middlebury, Connecticut. It
will be an evening set up in the showroom along side of the
trucks. Guests will have a chance to sit in some of the antique
vehicles while they enjoy a home-style meal and 1950's and 60's
rock and roll music. A silent auction will be featured showcasing
area businesses. John and Kathy Sullivan, from Sullivan's
Jewelers of Middlebury has donated a $25.00 gift certificate for
each attendee. Some of the items up for auction include; tickets
to The Conan O'Brien Show, The David Letterman Show, The Colbert
Report, and The Jon Stewart Show. Also, one lucky child will be
'President for the Day' at Nickelodeon Studios in New York City:
sitting in on meetings and watching show tapings! Other items
include a four-some at Heritage Village Country Club, Austin
Clark lithographs, a signed print by artist Chris Osborne,
tickets to The Palace Theatre, and any show at The Warner Theatre
a John Deere scooter, family memberships to The Larz Anderson
Auto Museum and Mattatuck Museum and much more! The Golden Age of
Trucking Museum is a non-profit organization. The fundraiser will
provide the museum with revenue to; expand its displays, update
the children's area and library and maintain its current
exhibits. Please call the museum for tickets or to donate an
auction item, 203-577-2181. You may also visit the web site at
www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com..." Info/contacts: The Golden
Age of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southford Road, Middlebury, CT
06762, phone: 203-577-2181, e-mail: director@goldenagetruckmuseum.com
; ask for event contacts: Pam or Kathi. You might also wish to
check the Museum's web site for any additional event info they
may be publishing: http://www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 1/6/2009)
FEBRUARY 21, 2009,
Saturday, Milford - "...The Northeast Gas Bash,
will be held from 7am to 1pm in Milford, Connecticut. For more
information contact Bob Harrington at his answering machine,
(203) 878-8013; e-mail rharrington32@yahoo.com
or cell phone, (203) 494-0566..." This event listing was
found at: http://www.checktheoilmagazine.com/pages/Calendar.html
(this event was added to this calendar as of 12/9/2008)
FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 1, 2009, Thursday-Sunday, Atlantic
City (NEW JERSEY) - Atlantic City Classic Car Show,
"America's Largest Indoor Classic Car Event." Auction,
Car Corral, Car Salon, Specialty Cars, Flea Market &
Antiques, and more. Held at the Atlantic City Convention Center
(One Convention Center Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ 08401).
General admission $20 adults; $5 children under 12. Info: G.
Potter King, Inc. 206 White Horse Pike, Barrington, New Jersey
08007, 1-800-227-3868 or web site: http://www.acclassiccars.com/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 11/9/2008)
MARCH 1, 2009,
Sunday, Enfield - Auto Flea Market at Powder Mill
Barn, 32 South Maple Street, Enfield, CT ("...close to
I-91, about 8 miles from Springfield, MA, and 17 miles from
Hartford, CT..."). Sponsored by the Model A Club of CT.
Info: Chet Wojcik, 15 Sycamore Terrace, Agawam, MA 01001,
413-786-6318. editor's note: These are wonderful old-car-related
things to do when the weather's cold. Additional info - The
Powder Mill Barn has its own web site, located at: http://www.sweetheartflute.com/Barn/
- and there are directions for to get there posted at: http://www.sweetheartflute.com/Barn/directions.html
(we found all four of the four winter of '08/'09 Enfield Powder
Mill Barn Antique Auto Flea Markets listed in the October 23,
2008 edition of Old Cars Weekly, page 35; this event was
added to this calendar as of 10/27/2008)
MARCH 7, 2009,
Saturday, Middlebury - Saturday Seminar at the Golden
Age of Trucking Museum. Here is the text of a Press Release
we received from the Golden Age of Trucking Museum dated February
18, 2009 (it was attached to a broadcast email of the same date,
and received from goldenage9907@sbcglobal.net
): “…On Saturday, March 7, 2009 from 11am until 3pm The
Golden Age of Trucking Museum will be holding its next
‘Saturday Seminar’ at 1101 Southford Road in
Middlebury, Connecticut. The morning speaker will be Fire Chief
Crawford Slason of The Westbury Fire Department and Connecticut
Cellar Savers. Chief Slason was actively involved in forming The
Connecticut Cellar Savers Fire Museum which is located in
Portland Connecticut and is home to numerous historical
photographs and fire related equipment and memorabilia. The Fire
Museum has loaned the Trucking Museum a portion of its display
and Chief Slason will be discussing the history of the items on
loan and will be taking questions during his presentation. A
luncheon will be served and the afternoon speaker will be Carlton
O. Pate III who is the author of Pate’s Early Ford
Automobile Encyclopedia. His book is the result of years of
collecting, research and work that has resulted in his high
appreciation for early Ford cars. Mr. Pate will share his vast
knowledge and will take questions from those in attendance. The
event is open to the public and no pre-registration is required.
The fee is $10.00 and free to The Golden Age of Trucking Museum
members. For questions about the event you may call 203-577-2181
or visit the web site at www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com
...” Info/contacts: The Golden Age of Trucking Museum, 1101
Southford Road, Middlebury, CT 06762, phone: 203-577-2181,
e-mail: director@goldenagetruckmuseum.com;
ask for specific event contacts: Pam or Kathi. (this
event was added to this calendar as of 12/30/2008; more specific
3/7 event information was added here as of 2/19/2009)
MARCH 22, 2009,
Sunday, Taunton (MASSACHUSETTS) - MassCar Model
Club's 21st Annual Model Car Exhibition, at the Holiday
Inn-Taunton, 700 Myles Standish Blvd., Exit 9 (Bay Street; the
hotel is clearly visible from the highway) off Route 495, in
Taunton, MA. Info: www.masscar.com
. Additional info - This obviously isn't an old car event,
but it is sort of a "car-related event," and is held
indoors, at a time of the year when there's probably not much
other car-related stuff available to do in the Northeast--we are
passing it along for your info... (this event was added to this
calendar as of 1/15/2009)
MARCH 29, 2009,
Sunday, Maynard (MASSACHUSETTS) - "Winter Blahs
Auto Parts Swap & Sell," 9:00am, at the Elks Club,
Maynard, MA." We ran across this listing on a "New
England Racer" web site - http://neracer.com/news08/?page_id=48
, and thought it might be of interest for those looking for
something to do on a cold weekend... Additional info: We looked
up the Maynard Elks Club and the street address appears to be 34
Powder Mill Road, Maynard, MA 01754 (this event was added to this
calendar as of 1/27/2009)
APRIL 1, 2009,
Wednesday, North Haven - Friendly's Fundraiser Night
to benefit The Animal Haven, 5:00pm to 8:00pm, at Friendly's
Restaurant, Universal Drive (Target Plaza), North Haven, CT.
Quoting from The Animal Haven's Chris Gagne (cgagne@rwater.com), who sent
an electronic copy of the event flyer as part of a broadcast
email dated 3/16/2009: "...Visit Friendly's/Help Animal
Haven...if you go to Friendly's in North Haven (Target Plaza) on
April 1st, from 5 to 8 p.m., Animal Haven will earn 10% of the
sale proceeds. Eat in or take out! There will be free door
prizes, too, and a coloring contest for the kids... Please feel
free to pass this along to anyone you know...thanks!..."
Sounds good to us, thanks for the heads-up! webmaster's
additional note: Obviously this isn't a car event, but we
are, and always will be, big believers in The Animal Haven
mission, and like to do whatever we can to help out this very
fine organization. Additional info: I believe the
Universal Drive exit off of I-95 is #9, a.k.a. the Montowese
Avenue exit; Universal Drive is located on the west side of the
highway, and roughly parallels I-91 in that area. Finally, for
more information about The Animal Haven, you can visit their
online home at: http://www.theanimalhaven.com/
- and you can also check out additional details on this and other
Animal Haven fundraiser events online at their events page: http://www.theanimalhaven.com/events.php
(this event was added to this calendar as of 3/16/2009)
APRIL 4, 2009,
Saturday, Wethersfield – Automobilia and
Literature Auctions, by “Automobilia Auctions,
LLC,” at Clearing House Auction Galleries, 207 Church
Street, Wethersfield, CT. Check their web site for additional
details, including directions, and Spring 2009 consignment items
being offered - http://www.automobiliaauctions.com/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 12/30/2008)
APRIL 4, 2009,
Saturday, Middlebury - Saturday Seminar at the Golden
Age of Trucking Museum. The following press release, dated
12/26/2008, was received via an e-mail (from goldenage9907@sbcglobal.net)
"...Once again, in 2009, The Golden Age of Trucking Museum
will host its 'Saturday Seminars'. They will be held on January
10, March 7, and April 4 at the museum which is located at
1101 Southford Road in Middlebury, Connecticut. There will be
informative speakers, well-known authors, transportation
historians, and various businesses displaying their wares. A
complimentary luncheon will also be served during the seminars
which will take place from 11am until 3pm on the above dates.
It's a great way to spend an afternoon during the cold winter
months. Check out our web-site at www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com or
call 203-577-2181 for details as the events draw near. These
events are free to museum members and $10.00 for non-members. No
registration is necessary..." Info/contacts: The Golden Age
of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southford Road, Middlebury, CT 06762,
phone: 203-577-2181, e-mail: director@goldenagetruckmuseum.com
; ask for specific event contacts: Pam or Kathi. Additional
info - You might also wish to check the Museum's web site for
any specific event info they may be publishing there: http://www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 12/30/2008)
APRIL 5, 2009,
Sunday, Stafford Springs - "...23rd Annual
Ty-Rods Automotive Swap Meet, call 860-649-3697 for more
info..." This event listing was found at the Stafford Motor
Speedway's race schedule page: http://staffordmotorspeedway.com/Pages/BoxOffice/RaceSchedule.htm
- Stafford Motor Speedway is located at 55 West Street, Stafford
Springs, CT 06076; their web site directions page is: http://www.staffordmotorspeedway.com/Pages/AboutTheTrack/DirectionsPage.htm
(this event was added to this calendar as of 12/9/2008)
APRIL 11, 2009,
Saturday, North Haven - "... 2nd Annual Cruzin'
Car Show, North Haven Academy Paul Mitchell Partner School,
97 Washington Avenue, 4pm, Best In Show: 1st place, 2nd place,
and 3rd place chosen by spectators... registration $10, general
admission $3, goody bag to the first 50 cars, DJ, 50/50 Raffle,
food... directions: New York, Fairfield, Bridgeport, New Haven:
I-91N To Exit 11, merge onto Route 22, take a left on Route 5,
School is 1/4 Mile on the left; Springfield, Hartford: I-91S to
Exit 12, take a left on Route 5, school is 1/2 mile on right,
Info: (866) 942-5627..." webmaster's note: We ran
across this listing published on the Special Interest web site,
and have transcribed it exactly as it appears there. We looked at
the North Haven Academy web site events page, and did not see
this show listed there (maybe there is a delay in getting the
listing on to their web site): http://www.northhavenacademy.com/html/events/index.cfm
- so, I would perhaps want to be extra careful (call ahead to
verify) before traveling any distance to attend. Meanwhile, I've
also sent the North Haven Academy a note to see if there was any
other information about the event available (for instance, it was
also not clear to me if the "4pm" note meant the
starting time or the ending time), and I will follow up here with
any additional information updates that I am able to receive. *4/7/2009
update - I received a nice note in response to my inquiry,
dated 4/6/2009, from Emilsa Santana (emilsas@northhavenacademy.com)
who attached an electronic copy of the official event flyer
and this cover note: "...Attached is the flyer we have with
all the additional information. We appreciate your support and
look forward to seeing you. Thank you! - North Haven Academy Paul
Mitchell School..." The flyer contained all of the above
information that was originally gleaned from the Special Interest
web site listing (including the "4:00pm" listing--so we
can only assume that that's when interested car show
participants and spectators are supposed to show up...), plus
this additional information: "All proceeds to benefit these
foundations (with the foundation names were presented in logo
form): Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation, The Larry King Cardiac
Foundation, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, City of Hope, Food
4 Africa, Cancer Schmancer Foundation, and one more that was so
light on the flyer that I could not figure out what it said. I
would be happy to send along an electronic copy of the event
flyer to anyone who's interested--e-mail me at CommonGear@aol.com and be
sure to let me know what you are asking for. Unfortunately it
appears I have a family obligation happening right around that
time on Saturday the 11th, so I probably will not be able to make
it over there--we would definitely be interested in any
post-event reviews and/or photos, from anyone who cares to send
'em along, though! (this event was added to this calendar as of
4/1/2009; updates based upon a response to our inquiry were added
here as of 4/7/2009)
APRIL 18, 2009,
Saturday, Plainfield - "...Swap Meet presented
by The Friends of the Haul of Fame, Saturday, April 18th,
2009 (and also Saturday, October 17, 2009), at 'Handcraft,' Route
12, Plainfield, CT; watch for signs off Exit 87, Route 395, 1
mile south of McDonald's on Route 12...Food available on site;
all vendor sites still only $15 (20x30)...always plenty of good
deals on: engines, tractors, antiques, machinery, tools,
collectibles...For more information call: Larry Dudek
860-376-2306 evenings only, Todd Babbitt 860-376-6669 evenings
only..." webmaster's note: The above information was
transcribed from a printed flyer that was received within a
correspondence postmarked 19 March 2009, from our old friend Mr.
Leo Andstrom of Plainfield, CT (long time Volkswagen people from
this area will recognize Leo as VW-specialist Mark's dad). Leo's
handwritten notes on the flyer included the following:
"...Steve, can you put a notice of our FHF (Friends of the
Haul of Fame) 4/18/2009 Swap Meet (in your calendar)?...Thanks,
Leo.." Sounds good, Leo-and thanks for the heads-up! Additional
info - The "Haul of Fame" is an extremely
impressive antique trucking museum that is located at 133 Packer
Road, in Canterbury, CT, telephone 860-546-6733; we were very
fortunate to have visited there many years ago, as part of
a tour with the old Shoreline Antique Auto Club. I've
heard from Mr. Andstrom from time to time in more recent years
about the Haul of Fame, and I'm glad to hear that it's still
there and still functioning as a museum. Here is a link to a Boston
Globe review of both the Haul of Fame, and the Golden Age of
Trucking Museum in Middlebury, from a few years ago that I turned
up with a bit of googling: http://www.boston.com/travel/explorene/connecticut/articles/2006/12/17/on_view_for_the_long_haul_rigs_rusted_to_pristine?s_campaign=8315
- In all, it sounds like a good event, and benefits a worthy
cause--thanks again Mr. Andstrom for passing along the event
notice! (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/24/2009)
APRIL 19, 2009,
Sunday, New Haven - "...'2009 Spring Classic Car
Show to benefit the Connecticut Food Bank', presented by 99.1
WPLR, Splash Car Wash, and Connecticut Motor Club AAA, 10:00am to
2:00pm, at the Sports Haven Parking Lot, 600 Long Wharf Drive, in
New Haven (Exit 46 off Interstate 95 or Exit 2 off of Interstate
91 south). Entry fee is $10, and at least 5 non-perishable food
items. Trophies awarded in different categories, music, food, and
more... Competitors' choice winner wins a dinner gift card &
movie passes... Please no burnouts or rolling boom boxes... No
rain date--parking is limited so arrive early... To register call
203-783-8200 weekdays between 9am and 5pm, and/or go to WPLR.COM for more
information..." webmaster's note: The above
information was transcribed off of a flyer we received in the
snail mail, postmarked 3/26/2009, with return address: WPLR
Classic Car Show, 440 Wheelers Farms Road, Suite 302, Milford, CT
06461. There was also a cover letter enclosed which contained
much of the same information from the flyer, and with this
additional information: "...All classic cars will be parked
at Sports Haven's paved parking lot. Be sure to get there early
because parking is on a first come, first serve basis. Parking is
also limited to the capacity of the lot..." Hats off to
WPLR, Splash Car Wash, and CT Motor Club AAA for organizing this
event to benefit those in need--the Connecticut Food Bank. (this
event was added to this calendar as of 3/30/2009)
APRIL 19, 2009,
Sunday, Fitchburg (MASSACHUSETTS) - "...'Spring
Tune-Up' - 39th Annual Swap Meet & Car Show, sponsored by
the Early Ford V-8 Club of New England, at the Fitchburg Airport,
Crawford Street, Fitchburg, MA...Rain or Shine...All automotive
makes, antiques, classics, rods, customs, trucks, automobilia,
petrolania, farm tractors, 'more than one mile of vendor
spaces'..." Info: http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/earlyfordv8newengland/Fleamarket.htm
(this event was added to this calendar as of 1/15/2009)
APRIL 26, 2009,
Sunday, Berlin - "...18th Annual Summer Knights
Show & Shine 2009, at the Berlin Fairgrounds, Berlin, CT,
10:00am to 4:00pm. Rain or shine. All years welcome. Participants
$10 per car; dash plaques to all. Food pantry donations welcome.
NSRA safety inspections; trophies. Early breakfast 7:30-11:00;
food vendors. Kustom bikes, race cars, trucks. Benefit show for
Stephan Provost. Adults still $5.00. More info: http://www.summerknights.org/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 1/9/2009)
APRIL 26, 2009,
Sunday, Norwalk - Exchange Club of Norwalk/Gateway
Antique Auto Club 2009 Antique Auto Show, Taylor Farm,
Norwalk, CT. Info: http://www.exchangeclub.com/
or http://www.oldride.com/events/5139852.html
(this event was added to this calendar as of 1/15/2009)
APRIL 26, 2009,
Sunday, East Hampton - Belltown Antique Car Club 35th
Annual Gas & Steam Engine Show, Fireman's Grounds, Rt. 16
at the Salmon River, East Hampton, CT, 8am to 3pm; trophies
awarded at 3pm Info: Belltown Antique Auto Club, P.O. Box 211,
East Hampton, CT 06424, or http://www.belltownantiquecarclub.org/
or belltowncarclub@yahoo.com
or Peter 860-267-8394 or Larry 860-267-8584 or Bill 860-267-8665
(this event was added to this calendar as of 1/15/2009)
MAY 2, 2009,
Saturday, Stamford - The Stamford Museum & Nature
Center's 6th Annual 'Model Ts to Mustangs Antique & Classic
Car Show,' to benefit the Museum's education programs and
gallery initiatives, at the Museum, 39 Scofieldtown Road,
Stamford, CT 06903, 11am to 3pm. Rain date = Sunday, May 3, 2009;
also 11am to 3pm. Quoting from an event information page at the
Stamford Museum & Nature Center web site: "...The
Museum's 6th Annual Model Ts to Mustangs outdoor display of
antique and classic cars returns! David Greenberg of Stamford and
Rosa Portell, the Museum's Curator of Collections, have teamed up
again to co-curate this fun event... As a special feature marking
the 50th anniversary of the iconic BMC Mini, there will be a
section dedicated to mini and micro cars. The Museum will display
American cars and imports manufactured between 1900 and 1979. By
popular demand, we will have a new survivor class dedicated to
original, untouched vehicles regardless of their condition. The
show will be judged, with awards presented at 2:45 pm. Rain date
is May 3... Entry forms (are) available online..." (at) http://www.stamfordmuseum.org/MTTM6ApplicationForm.pdf
(or if that link doesn't work, go to the Stamford Museum's main
web site at: http://www.stamfordmuseum.org/
- where you can then track down the info you need from the
various event and calendar links available. Important Notes:
Please note that from what we're reading at the Museum's web
site, people interested in participating with their antique cars
will need to apply (fill out & submit an application form),
and receive approval from the organization, in order to
participate--and if they are accepted, then a $15 entry fee per
participant will be collected at the entry gate. Application
forms will need to be received by the museum no later than April
14th, 2009, with selected participants to be notified by April
18th. (this event was added to this calendar as of 2/7/2009)
MAY 2, 2009,
Saturday, Newington - "...The Connecticut Street
Legends Car Club presents: 'Bring A Toy Car Show,' to benefit
the Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Come back to where it
all started---The Berlin Turnpike! Show hours are 9:00--2pm.
Raindate: May 9th. Location: Wal Mart parking lot, Berlin Tpke.,
Newington (behind Panera Bread). No cut off year, all makes,
models, street rods, trucks, antiques, motorcycles, concept:
everyone's welcomed. Trophies plus CT Children's Hospital Pick.
Entry: New unwrapped toy (boy or girl) any age, or $10.00
donation to be used for the purchase of toys. So come on down,
enjoy the day with oldies music, bring a toy, and make a child
smile. All toys will be delivered to the hospital the same day.
Parking for 200 cars. No burnouts; no alcohol permitted. Info:
Chet 860-568-1836 or Bob 860-966-9270..." webmaster's
note: this event listing was found on the WDRC 102.9-FM
"Cruisin' News" page and is transcribed pretty much
exactly as it appeared there. The Connecticut Street Legends also
appear to have their own web site, which is located at: http://connecticutstreetlegends.com/
. I also looked up the Newington Wal Mart's actual street address
(for you Mapquesters), and it's 3164 Berlin Turnpike, Newington,
CT 06111. (this event was added to this calendar as of 3/12/2009)
MAY 2-3, 2009,
Saturday-Sunday, Colchester - The Quinebaug Valley
Engineers Association (QVEA) Zagray Farm Museum Spring Show,
Gas-Up & Swap Meet, at the Zagray Farm Museum, Route 85,
Colchester, CT. "...An educational family show featuring all
things mechanical. Some join us, step back in time, and enjoy a
variety of activities. See our 1873 saw mill, antique
construction equipment, and farm equipment, operating as they did
in years gone by. Show highlights: Tractor Parade Saturday
1pm...Breakfast, lunch, and ice cream vendors...Swap meet, craft,
and tag sale vendors both days...Garden tractor pulling...Working
tractor demonstrations...Free hay rides and tours of farm
museum...Antique engine, tractor, and machinery displays...antique
cars and trucks (webmaster's note: had to
highlight that since this is an antique car web site of
course)...Operating antique construction equipment...Visit our
machine shop and foundry..." Hours are 8-5 Saturday and 8-3
Sunday. Exhibitors = free, Spectators = $5, Vendor spaces = $15
per day. Primitive camping available on grounds; Friday setup
permitted. Flea market information: Ned 860-537-2252; Show
information: Ed 860-442-5182. Directions: 1.5 miles north of
Colchester Town Green on Route 85 at the Hebron/Colchester town
line..." Additional info: http://www.qvea.org/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 3/7/2009)
MAY 3, 2009,
Sunday, Bristol - The Connecticut Street Rod
Association's 40th Anniversary Spring Annual Swap Meet, at
the Lake Compounce Theme Park parking lot (I-84 to Exit 31, north
on Rt. 229, follow signs), 6am to 3pm, rain or shine. Spectators
$10/each; vendors $40/space; cars for sale $20; truck &
trailer with car $40. Parking lot is open for the swap meet
only--theme park is not open. No pets allowed. Saturday setups
ok; no overnight stays; secure & lit. Antique, street rod,
classic, racing, special interest, cars, trucks, parts, used
speed parts, tools, collectibles, toys. Further info: www.csra.org or 203-697-9113.
(this event was added to this calendar as of 11/29/2008)
MAY 9, 2009,
Saturday, Clinton - "...The 14th Annual Morgan
School Car Show, NEW LOCATION: At the Morgan School, 27
Killingworth Turnpike (Route 81), Clinton, CT; Exit 63 off of
I-95, and follow the signs... Saturday, May 9th, 10am-2pm... Rain
date is May 16th, downpour only; call RJ for rain day info at
203-401-9820... Food donations will be collected for local soup
kitchens... Free to all spectators; $5 show car entrance fee...
Trophies will be awarded in ten categories; the first 75 vehicles
will be given a dash plaque... All proceeds will benefit The
Morgan School automotive club... Organized by the Transportation
Technology students of The Morgan School... All types of cars are
welcome..." Additional info - Quoting from Morgan
School Transportation Technology Instructor Mr. Jay Cole's e-mail
message of 3/26/2009, which included the electronic copy of the
official event flyer from which we transcribed the above
information: "...Hi Steve, Thank you so much for your
continued support and promotion of The Morgan School Car Show,
the students and I appreciate your help. I have attached a flyer
with the pertinent information - most of all please note the new
location! We will be at The Morgan School. (webmaster's note:
That of course means that the event will not be at the
Westbrook Tanger Outlets where it has been held in years past)...
Additionally, the students recognize the need and importance of
our food collection this year... We look forward to seeing you
and all of the Shoreline Antique Automobile Connection
members!... See you on May 9th, Jay Cole..." Sounds great,
Mr. Cole, and thanks again for the heads-up & flyer copy!
Participants: please don't forget to bring along your
nonperishable food donation, in addition to your entrance fee
$'s. Our hats are off to The Morgan School Transportation
Technology program students, teachers, and advisors again this
year for organizing this very enjoyable early-season
Shoreline-area automobile event, and also for remembering our
fellow man who may not be as fortunate. (this listing was
originally found on the Westerly-Pawcatuck Region AACA March 2009
newsletter events page, and was added to this calendar as of
3/11/2009; it was subsequently updated, with important
information regarding the new location, and many other
details, as of 3/26/2009)
MAY 9, 2009,
Saturday, Middlefield - Middlefield Volunteer Fire
Department 'Touch-A-Truck,' including Classic Car Show,
10:30am-3:30pm, Peckham Park, Middlefield, CT (Rain Date = May
10) - Quoting from an e-mail dated 3/11/2009 received from Lori
Helmedach (firefightergrandma@yahoo.com),
in response to an inquiry about the event that I had sent (her
contact e-mail was listed in a Middlefield Town Times newspaper
article about the event, reference: http://towntimes.ctcitizens.com/story/middlefield-volunteer-fire-department-hold-touch-truck
): "...I have attached a copy of the file of the flyer for
the touch a truck... I thought you might also be interested in
knowing that we will have antique tractors, and military vehicles
the club will be bringing some in. Also we will have a large
number of fire trucks. Concrete pumps, police vehicles and many
other vehicles. The food and other various booths are being
sponsored by other various nonprofit organizations. Each and
every day more and more people are signing on to bring vehicles.
At the present time this looks like it is going to be much larger
than we had originally anticipated. Also anyone interested in
purchasing tickets in advance can contact myself at the email
address (firefightergrandma@yahoo.com)
or Monday nights at the fire house tickets will available. Also
we will have firefighters with them. If you would like any more
information please feel free to contact me. I am very happy to
have your interest and hope to see you there... Lori
Helmedach..." Thanks so much, Lori, for your help with the
flyer and the very exciting-sounding additional details! As
noted, Lori sent along an electronic copy of the official
flyer--let me see if I can quote more of the key details shown:
"...Classic Car Show put on by Over The Hill Gang CT...no
bicycles, no pets, no burnouts; thank you...Admission $5 per
person; $4 in advance, under 3 free...'A community event
featuring area businesses and their vehicles...An opportunity for
children to get up close, ask questions, and actually touch the
vehicles'..." An additional important update:
Responding to a question I asked about the registration fee for
autos participating in the Classic Car Show, in an e-mail dated
3/11/2009, Lori wrote: "...There is no fee to display cars.
We have waived the fees because this is helping us out.
Lori..." So, that's quite an attractive deal for the old car
folks, I would say! Thanks again Lori for your very gracious help
with information for this very fun-sounding and multi-faceted
event! Additional info: I'm aware that Peckham Park is
located "more or less" at the intersections of Main
Street (a.k.a. CT Route 157), Baileyville Road (a.k.a. CT Route
147), and Strickland Road, with the actual entrance into the park
located off of Strickland Road, and I'm also aware that it's not
far from the well-known Lyman Orchards--just a little ways north
along Rt. 157. Here is a very good directions to Peckham Park
info page published by the Coginchaug Soccer Club: http://www.cogsoccer.org/directionspeckham.html
. In all, it sounds like a lot of fun and worth-checking-out!
(this event was added to this calendar as of 3/11/2009;
additional information regarding car show registration added as
of 3/12/2009)
MAY 9, 2009,
Saturday, Middletown - Middletown Maaco Spring Car
Cruise. "...Middletown Maaco Spring Cruise, 10-4pm,
Registration from 10-1pm, Trophies at 3:30, DJ, Food, Trophies,
All American Cars/Trucks welcome and motorcycles. Check out the
link for more info and flier: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1574532785&ref=profile#/posted.php?id=1574532785&share_id=139547800432#s139547800432
. Location: Maaco, 770 Newfield Street Middletown. Info: Mark
860-632-0106 or email: middletownmaaco@aol.com..."
webmaster's note: This info was found posted on a page at
"NoNeck's Muscle Car Site," http://www.noneckschevelle.com/carshowsct.htm
(though I haven't tried that "facebook" link that was
part of the listing-apparently you can go there to download a
flyer?) - and I also make no excuses for not being
super-enthusiastic about the "American" vehicle
requirement (since I am an antique Volkswagen enthusiast).
Anyway, it's a local car event happening at a time of year when
there's not a lot of car events going on, so we figured no harm
in passing the info along. Good luck! (this event was added to
this calendar as of 2/24/2009)
MAY 16, 2009,
Sunday, East Haven - First Annual Trolley & Car
Show, "...First car show surrounded by trolleys, each
car entry includes 2 trolley ride tickets...Music, raffle, food,
trolley rides, trophies..." Sponsored by Shoreline Trolley
Museum, http://www.bera.org/ .
Event runs 9am-3pm, and the location is 17 River Street, East
Haven, CT. Cost to enter is $10. Info: Wayne Sandford
203-469-7823. *4/16/2009 updates: We had first seen this
event notice on the Hemmings Motor News web site back in
February, where it appeared with a date of Sunday, May 17th--the
text above was transcribed from that original Hemmings web site
listing. Following that, we found this event listed in the Shore
Line Trolley Museum's "The Tripper" newsletter
for Saturday, May 16th, with a rain date of Sunday the 17th. More
recently, while scanning the Special Interest web site in
mid-April, we found the event listed, with a date of May 16th.
Here is the full transcription of that listing: "...May 16,
East haven, Trolley and Car Show, Shoreline Trolley Museum,
9am-3pm, Rain date May 17th, $10 per car includes 2 day long
trolley ride passes; music, raffle, food booths, trolley rides,
lots of trophies. Directions for cars: From I-95 North use Exit
51, at 3rd light turn right, enter Farm River Road next to Diner,
follow signs; From I-95 South use Exit 52, left off ramp, at 3rd
light turn right before Diner onto Farm River Road; directions
for visitors: From I-95 North use Exit 51, at 2nd light turn
right, follow signs to Museum; From I-95 South use Exit 52, left
off ramp, left at 3rd light, right at first light, follow signs
to Museum. Info: Big John 203-467-9540, Wayne
203-469-7823..." Even more recently, we noticed a pretty big
article (with a couple of old car photos) published in the March
2009 issue of "The Tripper;" the following is a
full transcription of that article (make note that the following
was directed at members of the Museum who may not
necessarily be interested in antique autos): "...Antique
Automobile Show...A new event this year which we hope will boost
attendance and revenue, and perhaps attract new members who also
like old things, is the antique auto show. It will be held on the
museum grounds on Saturday, May 16th. Note that this event will
start and end earlier than the typical operating day, with
antique autos arriving starting at 7am. Doors open to the public
at 9am, and the autos will be departing at 3pm... To make this
possible, we are asking for your assistance in a number of areas.
First, we need people to help direct cars along Alex-Warfield
Road and into their display stalls throughout the yard area.
We'll also need staffers at the check-in table and at the food
service tables. We'll be serving coffee in the AM and then hot
dogs, hamburgers, and cold drinks for lunch. And of course we
need qualified trolley operators out on the line... Much of the
setup, ordering and logistics has already been taken care of.
There's even a DJ who will be donating appropriate musical
background. But we really need your help to pull this off and
make it a success. If you can help out, please contact the event
coordinator, Wayne Sandford, via email wsandf@att.net, or via phone
203-469-7823. Why not plan to make it a family affair? There'll
be lots of nice old cars to look at, maybe some that your father
or grandfather drove. In case of rain, the show will be held the
next day, Sunday May 17th..." Additional info: I
decided to check out the "Directions for Cars" info, as
was published in the Special Interest web site listing. I
proceeded to a small unmarked road next to the Twin Pines Diner,
which is located at 34 Main Street, East Haven; per Mapquest, the
unmarked road next to the Twin Pines Diner is listed as Farm
River Road; there was a sign at the entrance to the unmarked road
advertising "Art's Auto Service," which I later looked
up and found to be officially located at 16 Farm River Road, East
Haven-so we are pretty sure we found the right road. We drove
down the narrow Farm River Road a bit, over a small bridge, and
then eventually onto an even narrower unpaved (loose gravel-type
surface) portion, that eventually looked like someone's
driveway--at which point we turned around (so I wasn't able to
verify that it led to a Trolley yard). But further study of the
Mapquest map of Farm River Road, however, indicated that a little
further south, the same road was labeled as "Warfield
Road," which you may recall having been mentioned in the
transcription of the event from the March 2009 "The
Tripper" newsletter. So, it does appear we found the
right road! We hope this research has been useful to our SAAC
readers, and we wish a most successful event for the Shore Line
Trolley Museum, which does so much great work preserving our
transportation history. I am hoping to be able to attend, and
will bring along my camera to hopefully be able to document this
great-sounding local old car event! (this event was found on the
Hemmings Motor News web site, where it is currently listed
with an event date of 5/17/2009; it and was added to this
calendar as of 2/3/2009; important notes relating to the date of
the event were added as of 2/7/2009; revised the date back to
5/16/2009, following the appearance of the event listing for that
date at the Special Interest web site, along with further
corroboration from "The Tripper" newsletter, as
of 4/16/2009)
MAY 16, 2009,
Saturday, New Britain - Third Annual Downtown New
Britain Car Show, "...The New Britain Downtown District
is pleased to present the 3rd Annual Downtown New Britain Car
Show, Saturday, May 16th, 2009, from 10:00 to 4:00pm. Rain date =
Sunday, May 17th. Live entertainment, raffles, prizes, food
tents, and more! All on New Britain's historic Main Street. This
is a free event...." Co-sponsored by New Britain Downtown
District (http://newbritaindd.com/)
and Summer Knights Car Club. Please contact the New Britain
Downtown District for more information at 860-229-0878 or email don@newbritaindd.com (this
event was found on the Hemmings Motor News web site and was added
to this calendar as of 1/24/2009)
MAY 21, 2009,
Thursday, Middletown - Vinal Tech/SkillsUSA Team
Annual Car Cruise Night, "...Thursday, May 21, 2009 - 5
p.m to 8 p.m. - Vinal Tech - Music, Food & Prizes - Proceeds
to benefit students attending the national conference in Kansas
City in June..." This info was found at the Vinal
Tech/SkillsUSA Team info page: http://www.cttech.org/VINAL/student/vica/vica.htm
- Additional info: Vinal Tech High School, where this event is
held, is located at: 60 Daniels Street, Middletown, CT 06457.
We've participated in this event in the past and have had a great
time--PLUS it benefits some great, positive-minded young people!
(this event was added to this calendar as of 1/24/2009)
MAY 24, 2009,
Sunday, Hamden - "...15th Annual Memorial Day
Weekend Car Show, presented by the Hamden Police Department
& The Connecticut Classic Chevy Club, to benefit various
charities, featuring Top 75 Awards, and special area for
Connecticut Classic Chevy cars; also: food court, entertainment,
prizes. Rain date = Monday, May 25th. Location is Quinnipiac
University, Hamden, CT. Registration from 8:00am to 12:00 noon;
gates will stay open until 1:00pm, providing parking space is
available; awards presentation at 3:00pm... All cars and trucks
to 1980 welcome, stock, modified, custom, muscle, street rods,
pro street, & special interest.... Come as a group, park as a
group (no reserve spots will be given). Special awards selected
by corporate sponsors; you have to be present to receive your
trophy... Cars for sale will be allowed on the show field... All
events subject to change without notice... Connecticut Classic
Chevy and the Hamden Police Department reserve the right to
refuse entry of any car that does not meet criteria...
Directions: From Route 91 North or South - Take exit 10 to the
end, bear right on Route 10 (Whitney Avenue); go 1.4 miles to
Mount Carmel Avenue, turn right, University is 0.4 miles on the
right... From Merritt Parkway: North take exit 61; south take
exit 62; follow Whitney Avenue for 2.9 miles to Mount Carmel
Avenue; turn right, University is 0.4 miles on the right... No
pets allowed!... " For further info & request
pre-registration form to save money (please note that
pre-registrations must be postmarked no later than May 18, 2009):
Memorial Day Classic, P.O. Box 185031, Hamden, CT 06518, or web
site: www.ctclassicchevy.org,
or e-mail: GCivitelli@iesllc.biz
. webmaster's note: We wish to thank our friend Will
Fleming of the Blood Sweat and Gears club for forwarding along an
electronic copy of the official event flyer, via his e-mail dated
3/5/2009), from which all of the above information was quoted; it
should also be noted that the electronic flyer contains a
Pre-Registration form, where you can enter your car at $10 (as
noted above, postmarked no later than 5/18/09), compared to the
day-of-show registration charge of $12. (this event was
originally added to this calendar as of 1/15/2009; the listing
was reworded with info transcribed from an electronic copy of the
official event flyer provided to us by Will Fleming; updated
listing posted as of 3/7/2009)
MAY 25, 2009,
Monday, Branford - Town of Branford Memorial Day
Parade. We are very happy to report that antique automobile
participation has once again been solicited for the 2009 Branford
Memorial Day Parade, which will be happening on Monday, May 25th.
An informational form letter and an organization sign-up form
were both received in a mailing postmarked 2/18/2009. Since the
antique autos and their owners are not an
"organization," per se (nor is SAAC), I am obviously
not going to be filling it out--but I will happily provide a copy
of the form to anyone who may be interested (in case they may
represent an organization who wishes to participate in this
parade). The text of the form letter, from the Veterans Parade
Committee of Branford, CT reads as follows: "...The Veterans
Parade Committee of Branford cordially invite and solicit the
participation of your organization in the Annual Memorial Day
Parade and Exercises, during which our town will join the nation
in prayer and reverent tribute to the memory of the departed
veterans of all wars. All units are to assemble at the Branford
Town Green by 0930 hours (9:30am) on Monday, May 25, 2009. all
units will be in parade formation by 0945 hours (9:45am). Parade
begins at 1000 hours (10:00am). The active and enthusiastic
participation of units such as yours will make possible an
impressive display of the profound respect and gratitude that we
all owe to our war veterans, living and dead, who sacrificed so
much that we might all live again in peace. Please complete the
enclosed form and return to the Veterans Parade Committee ASAP
which will allow us to place your unit in its proper order of
march. Respectfully yours, Thomas B. Yester, Parade Chairman, 17
Stonewall Lane, Branford, CT 06405..." As noted, we're not
going to be doing anything with the copy of the form that was
included with the form letter, however, we are going to be
writing back to Chairman Yester to request specific information
about where he wishes antique automobiles to assemble. Historically,
antique automobiles have been directed to assemble in the
vicinity of the intersection of Blackstone Avenue, Taintor Drive,
and Town Hall Drive, at the point where all three roads intersect
Main Street (directly adjacent to the Branford Town Green, on the
western edge); cars usually are asked to line up physically along
Blackstone Avenue, facing Main Street (the "wrong way"
on Blackstone), so that they can easily drive out to join the
parade at the proper time. *3/24/2009 Update - I'm very
happy to report that Branford Veterans Parade Committee Chairman
Thomas Yester got back to me in response to my request for
clarification about where the antique autos are to stage
themselves (referencing my above descriptions about where antique
autos have been directed to stage themselves in past years)
before the start of the Branford Memorial Day Parade; in his
response to me postmarked 6 March 2009, Chairman Yester wrote:
"...Steve, Yes, this is the formation used for Memorial
Day...Thanks, Tom." Sounds good--and thanks Chairman Yester
for getting back to us with that important confirmation. Additional
thoughts - We love driving our old cars in the Branford
Memorial Day (& Veterans Day) Parades, as a way to remember,
honor, and show respect & gratitude to our country's soldiers
who have given so much for our freedom. Based upon my having
driven old cars in the Branford Memorial Day Parade now for
several years, it is my recommendation to try to get to the
above-described antique car staging area early, since the
area fills up quickly with tons of spectators. Also, it has been
my experience that there is frequently an officer stationed at
the South Main Street intersection with Blackstone, who will not
let you drive the "wrong way" up the street to get to
the staging area-therefore, you'll have to drive all the way up
to Main Street and then come down Main to Blackstone, to get
staged. Finally (like last year), it appears I'm going to be busy
marching with the our Boy Scout Troop this year, so I probably
won't be driving an old car in the Parade, but I'll definitely
plan to have my camera along to snap some pictures... Please stay
tuned to this space for any additional info/instructions that we
may receive from the Veterans Parade Committee Chairman. (this
event was added to this calendar as of 2/24/2009;
clarification/confirmation about pre-parade staging location for
antique autos was added to this listing as of 3/24/2009)
MAY 25, 2009,
Monday, Old Lyme - The Lyme-Old Lyme Lions' 5th
Annual Memorial Day Antique Car Show and Flea Market. Quoting
from an e-mail from Beverly Lewis (foxglovefarm@sbcglobal.net)
of the Lyme-Old Lyme Lions Club Publicity Committee, dated
3/3/2009: "...The Lyme-Old Lyme Antique Car Show and Flea
Market will be held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2009, 9-2 at
the Lyme Art Academy, Old Lyme, CT, 1-95 Exit 70. There are 13
classes, People's Choice, cars 1983 and older, $5.00 spectator
admission, $10 for car registration. All proceeds go the Lions
charities. To pre-register your car for the event go to www.lymeoldlymelions.com\onlineregistration.htm
or call Jim Graybill @ 860-434-3530. $10.00 registration is not
due until the day of the show. Information about the show may be
found at www.lymeoldlymelions.com/carshow.htm
..." Sounds good to us-thanks for the heads-up, Beverly-and
we definitely appreciate the great charitable work that the Lions
Club does (especially in the realm of eyes, eye care, eye
diseases-and also many other positive community projects and
causes)-which the proceeds from this event I'm sure go a long way
toward supporting--Great Job Lyme-Old Lyme Lions! webmaster's
additional note: At the time we received this notice the
Lions web site had not yet been updated from last year's
information-so I guess the old advice applies: "Keep
checking back..." And as far as the location and directions
go, you can't get much better or easier than the Lyme Academy
College of Fine Arts right off of I-95, Exit 70...but if you
wanted to read their own published directions info, you can view:
http://www.lymeacademy.edu/new-england-art-college-directions.htm
(this event was added to this calendar as of 3/7/2009)
MAY 30, 2009,
Saturday, Middletown - 4th Annual E.J.K. Car Show at
Xavier High School...benefits the E.J.K. Scholarship
Fund...Rain Date = Sunday May 31st...thanks to Eric's mother
Sheri for the early heads-up about the '09 event, per her e-mail
dated 8/20/2008...Benefit event causes don't get much better than
this one...*9/30/2008 UPDATES: Quoting from an e-mail
dated 9/29/2008 from Eric's aunt Danica: "...We are getting
things organized for next year's show. Our dates are May 30, 2009
with a rain date of May 31, 2009...The time will be 10am to 3pm.
We changed our start time due to driver's suggestions. I will
mail you a copy of our flyer once it is finalized...Thanks again
for all the help you have given us in the past. We love the
articles you submit in your publication..." Coincidentally,
we picked up a complimentary Bargain News issue that
someone was handing out at the Durham Fair this past weekend (we
were there specifically on 9/27/2008), and were quite impressed
to see the giant half-page display ad for the show on page 33 of
the "Bargain News Local-Eyez Classifieds 'Durham Fair
Show Issue'" that was wrapped up within the B.N.
issue! Very eye-catching and informative--good job by Eric's
family and the E.J.K. Car Show Team! Let me see if I can
transcribe any more details from the B.N. display ad:
"...Save The Date!...All proceeds benefit the Eric J. Kalber
Xavier High School Memorial Scholarship Fund...All cars &
motorcycles welcome!...Please no booze/burnouts/rolling boom
boxes/pets or canopies...Drivers welcome at 9:30; no reservations
on spaces...First 50 cars get a free gift; first 150 cars get a
dash plaque; trophies awarded; 50/50 raffle; great food and
music...$10 fee for drivers; $1.00 for spectators; free for 12
and under...Contact info: 860-870-8590, ejkscholarshipfund@sbcglobal.net
...Directions: Exit 11 off Route 9 north or south; turn left,
Xavier is on the left..." (this event added to this calendar
as of 8/22/2008; lots of additional information added to this
listing as of 10/2/2008)
MAY 30, 2009,
Saturday, West Haven - Carrigan Classic Car Show,
Saturday, May 30, 2009, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Rain date = May
31st. Music, food, vendors, give-aways...Come see Classics, Hot
Rods, Muscle Cars, Bikes, Tuners, Customs, Rat Rods, Vintage,
Trucks...50 trophies will be awarded; participants vote
winners...The first 100 cars will receive dash plaques...$3
spectator fee; children under 10 and Carrigan students with a
school ID admitted free...Enter your car in the show; the entry
fee is $8 if you register in advance (by May 23rd), or $10 on the
day of the show; online show registration form is available at
the web site, as well as car show booklet advertising
opportunities and more: http://www.cruzinwithcarrigan.org/
; e-mail contact for info: dinajones@whschools.org
- Additional info: The event location we presume is
Carrigan Middle School, 2 Tetlow Street, West Haven, CT. (this
event was added to this calendar as of 2/17/2009)
MAY 30-31, 2009,
Saturday-Sunday, Newport (RHODE ISLAND) - Newport
Concours d'Elegance. The following note was received from
Mark Hurwitz (mark@thenewportconcours.org),
dated 2/16/2009, in response to an e-mail I had sent earlier
requesting information about the 2009 version of their event:
"...Hi Steve; Thanks for your note... Our Newport Concours
d'Elegance will be May 30 & 31, 2009. Kindly add it to your
event calendar. I have attached an entry form in case you know of
any owners whose automobiles may qualify for our event... New
Website will be up shortly. Let's speak soon. Best and Thanks,
Mark Hurwitz, P.O. Box 299, Newport RI 02840, Office: 401
767-7967..." webmaster's notes: Mark attached to his
e-mail an electronic form (.pdf file format), "The 2009
Newport Concours d'Elegance May 30 & 31, 2009, Entry
Application," which was three pages long, and gave all
specifics of how one goes about applying to show your car at this
event--I'd be happy to send you an electronic copy (email me at CommonGear@aol.com) or a
snail mailed printed-out copy--in return for your stamped, SASE;
send to SAAC main address (P.O. Box 3353, Stony Creek, CT 06405)
with explanation of what you're requesting. (this event was added
to this calendar as of 2/17/2009)
JUNE 6, 2009,
Saturday, Meriden - The F.O.R.D. Car Club's 9th
Annual Car Show; quoting from the Official Press Release that
our friend Jack Danovich sent along, attached to his e-mail
message dated 4/7/2009: "...The FORD Car Club proudly
presents its 9th annual car show at the Meriden Center, 845
Paddock Avenue in Meriden, easily accessible from Routes I-91 and
15. The show starts at 9:00 am with trophies awarded promptly at
3:00 pm. Rain date is Sunday June 7th. Cruise style parking, come
together and park with your friends. Forty trophies will be
awarded to the top 30 cars plus an additional 10 technical
trophies will be awarded to cars selected by the FORD club. Food
and drink will be available, 50/50 raffle, goodie bags, door
prizes throughout the day and our DJ will be spinning great
classic tunes. Car registration fee is $10.00 at the gate and
spectators are admitted free. No cut off year - all makes and
models of show cars are welcome. No booze or burnouts please and
we reserve the right to refuse entry to any vehicle. For more
info call the Meriden Center at (203) 238-2645 or the FORD Club
at (860) 685-0688..." Jack added in his e-mail: "...Hi
Steve - Hope you and the family are doing well. Attached is the
write-up for our club's June 6th car show at the Meriden Center,
please include in your show listing whenever you can..."
Thanks Jack-s-ounds good, and thanks for keeping us on the
mailing list for the official event announcement. Additional info
- We attended this event last year and had a great
time-definitely hope to make it back there again this year. As
noted, it is very easy to get to, with a location easily
accessible off of major highways, in the center of the state. (a
"place holder" for this event was added to this
calendar as of 3/6/2009; the official event notice was updated
here as of 4/7/2009)
JUNE 6, 2009,
Saturday, Stratford - "...'Stratford Day
Motorcycle and Car Show,' Baldwin Center parking lot, at the
end of the West Broad Street Green (Exit 32 off I-95 and around
West Broad Street Circle), 10am to 2pm...Show motorcycles and
cars arrive between 10:00am until noon (or full); trophies are
awarded at 2:00pm...$5 donation to show your motorcycle or
car..." More info available at: http://www.stratfordday.com/motorcycle_car_show.htm
or call 203-650-3752 or e-mail: stratfordday@hotmail.com
(this event was added to this calendar as of 3/24/2009)
JUNE 6-7, 2009,
Saturday-Sunday, Greenwich - Greenwich Concours
d'Elegance, "A Festival of Speed and Style," Roger
Sherman Baldwin Park. Saturday = American Cars; Sunday =
European/Import cars. "Rain or Shine." Info: http://www.greenwichconcours.com/
or Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, 30 Sumner Road, Greenwich, CT
06831. (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/9/2008)
JUNE 7, 2009,
Sunday, Waterford - "British By The Sea,"
at Harkness Memorial State park, presented by the CT MG Club.
Info: http://mgclub.homestead.com/
. (this event was added to this calendar as of 12/9/2008)
JUNE 7, 2009,
Sunday, Deep River - "...'Antique & Classic
Auto Show,' sponsored by Deep River Rotary Club (deepriverrotary.com), 35th
year... Sunday, June 7th, 2009, 9:00am to 2:00pm, Devitt Field,
South Main Street, Route 154, Deep River, CT... Hope you can join
us! No advance registration necessary..." Additional info
- This event listing was transcribed directly from a postcard
that arrived in our snail mail box on 4/22/2009. We haven't had
the chance to check the Deep River Rotary Club's web site yet to
see if any additional info about the event is published (like a
rain date?), but we will certainly update this event listing if
and when we find any other important info. There was also no
return address on the postcard that we transcribed this
information from, nor any number to call for more info, but
presumably you can find out how to contact the Deep River Rotary
Club by checking their web site. This event is one of annual
summertime favorites here at SAAC headquarters--we've
participated several times in the past years, and always have a
great time--we love the "small town" charm of Devitt
Field and the town of Deep River in general--the Deep River
Rotary Club's annual show gets "Two Thumbs Up!" Only
sorry to see there are several other interesting-looking old car
events happening around the state on the same day! Wish we could
take 'em all in... (this event was added to this calendar
as of 4/22/2009)
JUNE 7, 2009,
Sunday, Windsor Locks - "23rd Annual 4C's Auto
Show & Aircraft Exhibit," at the New England Air
Museum, 10:00am to 3:00pm (museum open until 5:00pm).
"...For antique, classic, special interest, sports cars
& street rods...dash plaques to the first 200 cars..."
Show car admission $5.00 (includes driver and passengers);
General admission $9, seniors $8, children 6-11 $5, under 6 free
(admission includes air museum and car show). Food and drinks
available for purchase. Location: New England Air Museum, Bradley
International Airport, Route 75, Windsor Locks, CT; I-91, Exit 40
& follow the signs; phone 860-623-3305, http://www.neam.org/ . Event
Information: John Bajumpaa 860-623-3906 or jfbajumpaa@aol.com , or Phil
Hamilton 860-526-5729, or Connecticut Council of Car Clubs, P.O.
Box 1433, Avon, CT 06001, http://www.ctccc.net/
. (this event was found listed in the January 2009 edition of the
official 4C's newsletter, "The Voice," and was
added to this calendar as of 1/6/2009)
JUNE 7, 2009,
Sunday, Rocky Hill - "...Eastern Chapter Over
The Hill Gang Car Club Annual Car Show, Sunday, June 7,
2009...Rain Date = June 14th...Location: Rt.160, Elm Ridge Park
in Rocky Hill...1984 and earlier welcome...Dash Plaques to the
first 250 Show Entries...Awards to the top 20 cars and 1 for Best
of Show!...Activities for children, food...A fun family
event!..." Info: http://ecoverthehillgangcarclub.com/events.shtml
or E.C. Over the Hill Gang Car Club LLC, 254 Hayden Station Rd.,
Windsor, CT 06095 (this event was added to this calendar as of
1/15/2009)
JUNE 7, 2009,
Sunday, Woodbury - Woodbury Lions 31st Annual Car
Show. "...Woodbury Lions Club's 31st Annual Car Show.
Car Entrance starts at 9am and Car Registration is $10.00.
Antique, Stock and Custom Classic, Special Interest, Sports Cars,
4X4 Trucks, and Motorcycles are welcomed. Judging starts at 12
Noon and Awards presented at 3:00pm... Gates open to public at
10:00am. Admission is $5.00 per adult, $1.00 per child, under 12
Free. Food and Drink are available for purchase..." webmaster's
note: This event was found listed at: http://www.oldride.com/events/1670727.html
(this event was found listed at the OldRide.com web site and
added to this calendar as of 2/17/2009)
JUNE 7, 2009,
Sunday, Meriden - "All-Euro Show-N-Go 8,"
produced by the Wasserwerks VW Club. Location: 74 Cambridge
Street, Meriden, CT. Gates open 9am. Show car admission $10
(includes one passenger); spectator admission $5; kids free;
vendors $15. A non-judged event...open to all European makes,
models, and years. More info: http://www.wasserwerks.com/Show_N_Go/show-n-go.htm
(this event was added to this calendar as of 4/16/2009)
JUNE 10, 2009,
Wednesday, Middletown - Main Street Middletown Cruise,
"...The Main Street Show is on! Will be June 10, 2009! 4:30
to 8:30pm. Please check back for updates. Thanks for your
interest..." Info: http://ecoverthehillgangcarclub.com/events.shtml
or E.C. Over the Hill Gang Car Club LLC, 254 Hayden Station Rd.,
Windsor, CT 06095 (this event was added to this calendar as of
4/22/2009)
JUNE 13, 2009,
Saturday, Durham - "...The Notre Dame Knights of
Columbus are presenting their '2009 Car Show and Strawberry
Festival.' The details are as follows: Location: Notre Dame
Church - 272 Main Street (Route 17) - Durham, CT... Date: June
13, 2009 from 9am to 3pm... No cutoff year; antique trucks and
tractors welcome... Admission: $8 per show vehicle... Raffles,
music, and prizes... Questions: 203-265-4726 (Bill)..." webmaster's
note: This event listing was found at the Brass City Cruisers
web site, which also included what appeared to be a scan of a
printed flyer for this event, reference: http://www.brasscitycruisers.com/portal/viewtopic.php?p=125#p125
(this event was added to this calendar as of 5/13/2009)
JUNE 13, 2009,
Saturday, Middlefield - "...Perrotti's Ice Cream
Shop, Route 66 Cruisers, 288 Baileyville Road, 1-7pm, Rain
date June 14th, benefit for CCHMC (CT Childrens Hospital Medical
Center), all cars in show receive goodie bags and dash plaques,
50/50 raffle, trophies, music, and food. Info: Louie 635-4360,
Sal 347-0877, Bob 349-0082..." (this event listing was found
at the Special Interest web site and was added to this calendar
as of 5/10/2009)
JUNE 14, 2009,
Sunday, Glastonbury – "...Central
Connecticut Region AACA 36th Annual Meet, 95-115 Glastonbury
Boulevard, Glastonbury, CT. Rain date = Sunday 6/28/2009. Info: http://cenconnaaca.org/ Additional
event details (based upon a recent listing found at the Hemmings
Motor News web site in late March): "...36th Annual
CCR-AACA Spring Car & Truck Meet...Car show and flea market;
dash plaques to the first 250 cars; judging begins at noon; 71
trophies awarded...Vendor spaces available...A great location and
established show...For more information contact Steve MacKinnon
860-673-5817...event hours 9:00am to 3:00pm; event location is
95-115 Glastonbury Blvd across from Glastonbury Square; cost to
register is $8 cars, $4 spectators..." (this event was added
to this calendar as of 3/6/2009; additional details were added to
the listing as of 3/21/2009)
JUNE 14, 2009,
Sunday, New Haven - "...Car Show at Annex YMA,
on Woodward Avenue, 10am-3pm, presented by Annex Classic
Cruisers. Info: 203-468-8220 club, 203-623-7815 Jerry, or
203-410-2770 Ed..." (this event listing was found at the
Special Interest web site and was added to this calendar as of
5/10/2009)
JUNE 14, 2009,
Sunday, Wallingford - "...Gaylord Car Show
on the shady grounds of Gaylord Hospital; all makes of cars and
trucks to 1984 and special interest vehicles are welcome; no
classes so you can park with friends; 21 trophies given out, DJ,
music, prizes and refreshments; $10 per car registration; also
accepting donations of canned dog and cat food for Yoshis Club
for distribution to local food banks providing food and financial
aid to pets in need; vendors welcome; info: Bob Smilnak (860)
666-6835, all other questions: Matt Wilk (860) 673-2483..." Additional
info - The Gaylord Hospital web site indicates that it is
located on Gaylord Farm Road, in Wallingford, CT 06492, with a
driving directions page at: http://www.gaylord.org/pages/directions.html
- looks to be very easy to get to off of the Wilbur Cross Parkway
(a.k.a. Route 15). We also located a web site for the charity
mentioned, "Yoshi's Club," and it appears to be an
organization doing excellent work to help pets in need (it's also
located in CT): http://yoshisclub.com/
(this event listing was found at the Special Interest web site
and was added to this calendar as of 5/18/2009)
JUNE 21, 2009,
Sunday, Branford - The Branford Festival's Classic
Car Cruise, 10:15am to 3:00pm, on the Branford Green,
Branford, CT. This event also incorporates an earlier
police-escorted "procession" from the Cherry Hill
Commuter Lot (near Wal-Mart), starting at 9:20am (arrive there at
9:00am to assemble), or you can just proceed directly to the
Green any time after 10:00am (but BEWARE, you may run into some
hassles depending on what roads you choose to get to the Green,
since the Branford Road Race--a HUGE deal--is also happening
right around that same time--we speak from experience!). Anyway,
you can go and read up on all the other published details about
this and the rest of the weekend-long Branford Festival, at http://www.branfordfestival.com/
- for Classic Car Cruise-specific info, there is a sub-page at
the Festival site: http://www.branfordfestival.com/bfccc.htm
and/or you can call Car Cruise director Gary Dinello at:
203-483-5518 or email to Gary at: garywelder@sbcglobal.net
. webmaster's additional note: I've participated in this
event myself several times over the years, and I've always had a
really great time--it's a really exciting scene there on the
Green, with the Road Race finishing up directly adjacent on Main
Street, live rock bands belting out cool music on the Town Hall
stage at the other side--and of course, lots of beautiful old
cars being shown-off on the grass (both front Green, and also
around back of Town Hall in the "natural amphitheater"
area)--and it's all free! Thanks to the Branford Festival for
continuing the Classic Car Cruise Tradition again for '09! (this
event was added to this calendar as of 1/24/2009)
JUNE 21, 2009,
Sunday, Darien - 4th Annual Darien Father's Day
Collectors' Car Show, located on the beautiful grounds of
Tilley Pond Park...features classic, muscle, vintage, hot rod,
and special interest vehicles. 10:00am to 2:00pm, Tilley Pond
Park, West Avenue, Darien, CT...weather-permitting (no rain
date)...admission free, registration free...please join us! Info:
Charlie England 203-912-8720 or e-mail: info@dariencollectorscarshow.com
or web site: http://dariencollectorscarshow.com/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 3/12/2009)
JUNE 21, 2009,
Sunday, Shelton - Shelton Historical Society Annual
Fathers Day Car Show. "...The Shelton Historical Society
is happy to once again be holding its Fathers Day Car Show on the
grounds of the Society, where its entire complex will be open for
tours. This is a fun family event where walk-in Dads play only $1
in honor of their special day. Join us this year for a fun
afternoon in the shade of mature trees amongst an ever-growing
variety of great vehicles..." 10:00am to 3:00pm, at the
Shelton Historical Society Complex, 70 Ripton Road, Shelton, CT.
Cost is $5. Info: Tracy Tate 203-925-1803 or Ed McCreery
203-330-2216, or e-mail: topcat1199@aol.com
or visit web site: http://www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 3/12/2009)
JUNE 21, 2009,
Sunday, Harwinton - "...'21st Annual Litchfield
Bug In,' Harwinton Fairgrounds, Harwinton, CT... All VW Car
Show and Swap Meet to be held at the Harwinton Fairgrounds, 1
mile off Route 4 on Locust Road, Harwinton, CT, from 9am to 3pm.
Admission is charged with all proceeds going to charity (Bronc
Callahan Community Fund). We average 325 VWs of all types, from
the early 40s to the latest 2009 models. Over 100 vendors with
new and used parts. Camping available at fairgrounds the night
before. New modern, clean restrooms. Bug In Bash with free food
night before at fairgrounds. Additional information contact:
Chuck Pisconski, McBurney Road, Plymouth, CT 06782, phone
860-283-5256, e-mail: vwsplitman@sbcglobal.net
..." (this event notice was received via an e-mail dated
5/28/2009 from hard-working event organizer Chuck Pisconski, and
was added to this calendar as of 5/29/2009)
JUNE 22, 2009,
Monday, Wallingford - "...'Connecticut Dragway
Reunion'...The Connecticut Street Rod Association presents
another night to remember. The Connecticut Dragway Reunion will
once again be held at the Mountain Ridge Resort at the top of
High Hill in Wallingford, CT, Exit 15 off of I-91. Gates
officially open at 5:00pm for participants with a 'Crackle Fest'
scheduled for 7:00pm. Participants with their cars enter free,
but can make a donation at the gate if they so desire. Spectators
are $5 and all proceeds are donated to the Wallingford Wishing
Well, which is an organization that aids needy families. This
event will be dedicated to long time hot rodder and CSRA member,
Mike Cady, who passed from us last year. More info: Pete
860-635-4971 or Don 860-345-4709..." (this event was found
at the CSRA web site, www.csra.org,
and was added to this calendar as of 1/15/2009)
JUNE 27, 2009,
Saturday, Bethany - "...'Bethany Fire Department
Car, Truck, and Bike Show'...(Rain date = Sunday, June 28,
2009)...Car, Truck, and Bike Show, presented by Bethany Volunteer
Fire Department and Auxiliary, at the Old Bethany Airport, 765
Amity Road...2pm-8pm...Antique cars, muscle cars, motorcycles,
big trucks, all welcomed. People's choice judging...Food, music,
DJ Surfer Dave, real monster truck rides, face painting and
tattoos, fire engine rides, 50/50 raffle...Sponsored by Laticrete
International, benefiting the Bethany Volunteer Fire Department
and Auxiliary. Cost: $5 parking (carload). Vehicles in show can
pre-register by calling 203-954-8597 or mailing registration form
(located on www.bvfdct.com)
to 765 Amity Road, Attn. Auxiliary...Registration cost $3
pre-register; $5 at the door. More information: http://bvfdct.com or 203-954-8597 or
bethanycarshow@sbcglobal.net
..." (this event was found at the Hemmings Motor News web
site, and was added to this calendar as of 5/6/2009)
JUNE 28*, 2009,
Sunday, New Haven (* = RAIN DATE Is Activated) - 1st
Annual Southern Connecticut Classic Car Show, presented by
The Beta Mu Sigma Fraternity and Blood Sweat and Gears Car Club.
"...161 Farnham Avenue...9am-4pm...rain date = June 28th,
2009...Car Show & Swap Meet to benefit the Connecticut
Special Olympics and other local charities...Vendor spots 10x20 @
$25; call John Cas 203-234-1598 or email johncas@snet.net ...food,
raffles, music, people's choice trophies and special awards...no
alcohol, no burnouts, no beaters, no rolling boom boxes...1981
cutoff date...special interest will be considered only by
contacting Bill Hanks prior to the show at 203-449-2730 or hellcat@optonline.net
...$8 pre-registration, or $10 at the gate...dash plaques
guaranteed to first 150 registrations...Further info and
pre-registration available at the dedicated online page: http://www.bloodsweatandgearscarclub.com/car_show.htm
..." webmaster's note: This event listing was
originally received via an e-mail dated 2/17/2009 from Will
Fleming of the Blood Sweat & Gears club (president@bloodsweatandgearscarclub.com)
- and in response to my questions about the significance of the
location, and who "Beta Mu Sigma" was, Will replied:
"...161 Farnham Avenue is the Dormitory of Farnham
Hall...Beta Mu Sigma is The Frat..." Sounds good and thanks
Will for the additional info-and hats off to BS&Gs Car Club
and the BMS Frat for their support of Special Olympics! *6/23/2009
Important Updates - Quoting from a broadcast e-mail message
dated 6/20/2009, received from BS&G's president Will (president@bloodsweatandgearscarclub.com):
"...We have elected to rain date the 1st Annual Southern
Connecticut Classic Car Show until June 28th... Hope to see you
there... Will..." (this event was added to this calendar as
of 2/17/2009; important updates added regarding Rain Date
Activation added as of 6/23/2009)
JUNE 28, 2009,
Sunday, Guilford - "Taste Of Guilford's First
Car Show" - quoting directly from the listing we just
found on the 102.9 FM WDRC "Cruisin' News" page (http://www.drcfm.com/features/cruisin_news.php):
"...Taste Of Guilford's First car show, 11am to 3pm at the
Guilford Fair Grounds. Street rods, muscle cars, antiques, no cut
off year, free admission, trophies, live music and food till 8pm
info, 203-488-3242..." webmaster's note: I did a bit
more internet research and found the overall event listed on a
couple of other "general" (not car-specific) type
pages, such, as the "Visit Connecticut" web site (http://www.visitconnecticut.com/events.html):
"...Taste the Shoreline -- Guilford ...June 28, 2009...Fun
filled, all-day festival with live music, food and children's
activities. Location: Guilford Fairgrounds, Lover's Lane. Time:
11 a.m.-8 p.m. Cost: Free admission. Information: www.guilfordct.com or call
203-435-9677..." We also looked at the Guilford Chamber of
Commerce page (http://www.guilfordct.com/)
that was mentioned in the previous notice, and found it listed
there also. Anyway, there you have it--I really wish I could go
and check it out/participate with an old car, but I have other
stuff to do that day. I will be very interested to hear back from
anyone who does attend with their old car--and if you happen to
take any photos, please also consider sending a few along (by
e-mail to CommonGear@aol.com
, or by snail mail to: SAAC, Box 3353, Stony Creek, CT 06405).
Finally, sorry about the very short notice on this one-we just
happened to be browsing the 'DRC "Cruisin' News" site
yesterday (6/24/2009), and we're putting the info up on the SAAC
site as quickly as we can. Additional info - The Guilford
Fairgrounds is located on Lovers Lane, which is just slightly
southeast of the Guilford Green, and just off of Boston Street
(Route 146). The Fairgrounds are also partially bordered by Stone
House Lane at the south side. Additionally, if you plug the
official mailing address for 'Guilford Fair Concessions' into
Mapquest, you'll get a very good idea of where you want to head
for: 111 Lovers Lane, Guilford, CT 06437. Have fun and let us
know how it goes! (this event was added to this calendar as of
6/25/2009)
JUNE 28, 2009,
Sunday, Guilford - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 'Ride
For The Roses,' Ride For Lives, 3rd Annual Poker Run
benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Knights Of Columbus,
South Union Street, Guilford, CT. Registration 10am-11am; Riders
$25, Passengers $15; Rider Giveaways, Raffles, Music, Food &
Fun. Info: www.ridefortherosesct.com
. webmaster's note: While this is a motorcycle riding
event, we are extremely happy to be passing along the info on
this extremely worthy cause--an important fundraiser for the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. We were given a flyer for this event
by our Friend Gary DiNicola of Stony Creek Auto Service, on
Friday the 19th of June, and are getting this event listing
published ASAP, so that hopefully we can help folks find out
about it-thanks Gary! (this event was added to this calendar as
of 6/23/2009)
JULY 10-12, 2009,
Friday-Sunday, Bethany - The Nutmeg State Fly
Wheelers' 3rd Annual Antique Tractor & Hit And Miss Engine
Show, Features Old Cars, Trucks,
and Tractors, "...at the Old Bethany Airport, Route 63,
Bethany, CT...Car show (webmaster's note: had to highlight
that since this is an antique car web site of course),
Motorcycles, and Old Tractors and Trucks, Gas Engine
displays...it's a real family show...vendors space...huge swap
meet...call 203-247-2579 Steve or email to: DELCO52@YAHOO.COM ... cost is
$4 adults, and $2 child..." webmaster's note: This
information was gleaned from postings found at both the Hemmings
Motor News web site (http://www.hemmings.com/
- in the events calendar section), and also a New Haven
Craigslist posting in their "events" section, ref the
actual listing: http://newhaven.craigslist.org/eve/988583752.html
. I had some very pleasant e-mail contact with the listed event
contact Steve last year, and though I was not able to make it out
to the event last year, I was very intrigued by the very
multi-faceted sound of this weekend-long, family-oriented
event-and I'd sure like to make it out there this year. If you're
a vendor, I would suggest your calling ahead for information on
set up times and vendor space cost (since I recall that info was
posted last year, but I did not see it in any of this year's
listings). Additional info - The Old Bethany Airport is
located on Route 63, Amity Road, in Bethany, CT--there is
no" street address" per se I could find, but it appears
to be approximately across the street from Munson Road--so if you
know how to get to Munson Road off of Route 63, you're all set.
As noted, it sounds like a unique event, very much worth checking
out if you appreciate old machinery of virtually any type! (this
event was added to this calendar as of 3/7/2009)
JULY 11, 2009,
Saturday, Haddam - "Rockin' On The River Cruise
Night," presented by the Haddam Lions Club, 6pm to 9pm,
free admission for cars and music lovers! Food and soft drinks
available--bring the family! At Haddam Meadows State Park, Route
154, a.k.a. Saybrook Road, Haddam, CT. Request additional info
from: Ray Dennis, Vice President Haddam Lions, 860-345-3700, rdennis@mxcc.commnet.edu
. webmaster's note: Please also refer to the July 12th
"Rollin' On the River" car show listing below for
additional details about how this and the Sunday event are
related to each other, and also please note my offer to e-mail
electronic copies of flyers for both events to you. Additional
info - Here is the official State of Connecticut DEP
informational web site about Haddam Meadows State Park: http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?A=2716&Q=325206
(this event listing was added to this calendar as of 6/18/2009)
JULY 12, 2009,
Sunday, Haddam - "Rollin' On The River,"
Haddam Lions Club Car Show, Flea Market, and Swap Meet, Haddam
Meadows State Park, Route 154 (Saybrook Road), 9am-2pm..."
Show cars $10; Flea Market & Swap Meet $10; Spectators $3.
Show info: Paul 860-345-2615; vendor info: Ray 860-345-3700. *6/18/2009
updates - Here are some quotes from a cover letter received
in a broadcast e-mail dated 6/17/2009 from Dennis, Raymond (RDennis@mxcc.commnet.edu),
that also included an electronic copy of the flyer for this
event, plus a related July 11th event: "...The Haddam Lions
Club is once again running our 'Haddam Lions Rollin' On The River
Car Show' at Haddam Meadows State Park in Haddam, Connecticut, on
Sunday, July 12th, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. The show awards First,
Second, and Third Place trophies in eighteen different categories
as well as Best In Show...Food and refreshments will be
available...We have also added the 'Haddam Lions Rockin' On The
River Cruise Night' on Saturday night, July 11th, from 6:00 to
9:00pm...All proceeds from these two events are for the benefit
of those in need, community organizations that help others and
organizations dedicated to providing care for the blind and
visually impaired...The Haddam Meadows State park is one of the
most beautiful venues for a car show in Connecticut...Please feel
free to contact me if you have any questions, Ray Dennis, Vice
President Haddam Lions, 860-345-3700, rdennis@mxcc.commnet.edu
..." Here is some additional Rollin' On The River car show
information gleaned from the electronic copy of the flyer that
was attached to the broadcast e-mail: "...7am admission for
show cars, vendors, and swap meet...dash plaques to the first 300
cars. Haddam Meadows State Park is located on Route 154, a.k.a.
Saybrook Road, in Haddam, CT ..." webmaster's note:
Please feel free to e-mail me (CommonGear@aol.com) if you
would like me to send you electronic copies of both of the flyers
(for the 7/11 "Rockin'" event and the 7/12
"Rollin'" event). I've attended this event in years
past and have always enjoyed it-the Haddam Lions do a great job
with it, and, as noted, it benefits many great causes. Additional
info - Here is the official State of Connecticut DEP
informational web site about Haddam Meadows State Park: http://www.ct.gov/dep/cwp/view.asp?A=2716&Q=325206
(this event listing was originally found at http://www.dreammachineclassics.org/july_cruises.htm
and was added to this calendar as of 5/8/2009; significant
updates were added as of 6/18/2009)
JULY 12, 2009,
Sunday, Meriden - "Local 777 First Annual Car,
Truck, & Motorcycle Show," at Local 777 Training
Center, 450 Murdock Avenue, Meriden, CT. Classic, Muscle,
Vintage, Hot Rods, Customs. Rain date = Sunday, July 19th. Food,
music, 50/50 raffle. Awards @ 3:00pm. $10 entrance fee for
vehicles to be judged. Proceeds benefit Childrens Hospitals in
Connecticut. To enter your vehicle, make a donation, or become a
sponsor, contact Jerry Fucci 203-623-7815 or Ed Artale
203-623-2691. Event is sponsored in part by Annex Classic
Cruisers Region AACA, New Haven, CT. (this event listing was
found at http://www.local777.com/library/document-library/20090422201930.LOCAL777FIRSTANNUAL.pdf
and was also listed at the Local 777 web site events page: http://www.local777.com/events.asp
- it was added to this calendar as of 5/10/2009)
JULY 12, 2009,
Sunday, Guilford - Corvette Show at the Moroso
facility, Carter Drive (Exit 59 off of I-95). Info: Club Corvette
of Connecticut, http://www.clubcorvettect.com/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 2/17/2009)
JULY 12, 2009,
Sunday, Lebanon - "...The CVA’s 5th Annual
New England Volks-Meet... The CVA’s 5th Annual New
England Volks-Meet, Lebanon Lions Fairgrounds, Lebanon, CT from
9am to 3pm, Sunday. Trophies will be awarded by people’s
choice in many different classes.Show will be open to all
Volkswagens and all German cars, owners and fans. Will be held
rain or shine. There will be dash plaques and goody bags to the
first 200 cars and camping is available on Saturday night and we
will have live bands. There will be entertainment for the kids
both days. Come and enjoy a weekend of true German fun. Thank
You!! For additional info please call: Jeremy Clayton (860)
539-9704 vwadct@comcast.net
or Milt McDonald (860) 982-0879 redbug203@sbcglobal.net
..." This info was received via an e-mail dated July 4,
2009, from John Haskell (agutie.j.haskell@snet.net),
who, in his accompanying cover note, stated: "...thought I
would send you the info from the CT VW Association, hoping future
events could be listed by your service... Thanks, John Haskell,
1974 VW Thing "Senor Otto", info from the website
ctvwa.org..." Sounds
good, thanks John! (this event was added to this calendar as of
7/6/2009)
JULY 25, 2009,
Saturday, Stony Creek - "Cars on the Lawn"
- part of the "Stony Creek 'Blessing of the Fleet'"
festivities taking place in Stony Creek Village, between 11:30am
and 1:30pm. Mr. Wink Brainerd, one of the organizers of this
wonderful informal old car gathering, sent me a flyer for the
overall event (of which the 'Cars on the Lawn' is only one
facet), which I received after I had put together the
previous brief listing from information I gleaned from another
car-gathering-focused event poster hanging in Stony Creek Auto's
window a week or so ago. In addition to the Blessing of the
Fleet, which will be going on at 1:00pm, at Madeira Park and the
Stony Creek Channel (high tide will be at 2:10pm), there is also:
"Food in the Park," which runs 11:30am to
1:30pm, where the following can be enjoyed: "Hot pure
lobster rolls, lobster bisque, New England clam chowder, hot
dogs, hamburgers, and beverages"..."Music in the
Park," which will be a "Concert with Stony Creek
Fife & Drum Corps and special musical groups," and, of
course, " Cars on the Lawn," which is described
as "An informal gathering of classic, antique, and special
interest vehicles on the church lawn. No judging or prizes-just
show it off." webmaster's note: I would like to add
that it was a really enjoyable time being a part of it last year
(our first time ever, and we brought our '60 VW Bug). There is a
unique thrill in parking your old car on the grass in front of
the Church of Christ--it almost feels like you're "on
stage" due to the raised level of the grass above the street
& sidewalk. And then you have the bustling scene of people
coming and going to the Stony Creek beach, which is directly in
the foreground of the Church, right across the road--and then, of
course, the beautiful Stony Creek Harbor extending out beyond the
beach, where you can also view the 'Blessing of the Fleet' going
on out in the water. It's really a magical place to be, on a
special day! The actual street address of the Church of Christ,
where the car display on the lawn takes place, is 192 Thimble
Island Road, Branford, CT (which gives Mapquest a good target).
As I recall from last year, you drive up the driveway at the side
of the church, go around the back of the church, and then come
back out on the other side of the church, where you are now on
the grass (people will be there to direct you). It also goes
without saying that space on the grass in front of the church is
limited, so getting there early is probably recommended-though
even if the grass is filled by the time you get there, perhaps
you can still park & display your old car nearby and be part
of the festivities. And for you local boaters who may be
interested in getting your rig blessed, here are some additional
details, also as listed on the flyer that Mr. Brainerd sent:
"Work boats, motorboats, yachts, pleasure boats, sail boats,
kayaks, canoes, row boats, barges, tourboats, police & fire
boats, and barges, are all welcome...Decorate the boats...Boat
parade follows ceremony in park...Spend an afternoon at the
shore..." (this event was originally added to this calendar
as of 7/10/2009; many additional details that were contained in
an electronic flyer that we received from Wink Brainerd were
added to this listing as of 7/16/2009)
JULY 25, 2009,
Saturday, East Haven - Alzheimer's Association Fund
Raiser Classic Car Show, at the Village At Mariner's Point,
111 South Shore Drive, East Haven, CT 06512, 10am-2pm. Rain date
August 1st. Music by B&B Entertainment, 50/50 raffle, door
prizes and trophies. $5 per car to enter; proceeds to benefit The
Alzheimer's Association. Info: Maria 203-467-0067 ext. 13, or
Bill 203-671-3866. webmaster's note: I found a web site
for The Village At Mariner's Point - http://www.benchmarkquality.com/thevillageatmarinerspointct/Index.aspx
- and there is a "maps and directions" link where it
appears you can plug in your starting point and get customized
directions - http://www.benchmarkquality.com/TheVillageatMarinersPoint/Maps.aspx
- looks like a nice spot for a car show-and what a great benefit
cause also! (this event was found at both the Special Interest
and Hemmings Motor News web sites and was added to this calendar
as of 6/11/2009)
JULY 25, 2009,
Saturday, Wallingford - "...Cruise Night and
Pasta and Meatball Dinner to be held in memory of Brian Cotrona.
Brian was a long time member of the FORD Club of Wallingford and
also the Summer Knights and recently passed away after a
courageous 3 year battle with cancer. In Brian's memory and to
help his family with the many expenses related to dealing with
his illness, his many friends from the FORD Club, Summer Knights
Car Club and Connecticut Street Rod Association are holding a
cruise night and pasta and meatball dinner. We will have a DJ,
50/50 raffle, trophies and door prizes and all are welcome with
or without a cruise vehicle... Date: Saturday 7/25/09; Time:
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Location: CSRA Club House, 316
Woodhouse Avenue (Route 150), Wallingford Ct.; Dinner: tickets
are $10 and available at the door. For information you can
contact Jere at 860-685-0688 or Frank at 860-347-1671. A special
thanks to the CSRA for the use of their clubhouse for this
event..." webmaster's note: We received this event
listing attached to an e-mail dated 7/15/2009 from Jack Danovich
of the FORD Club; in his cover note, Jack wrote: "...Hi
Steve, If you get a chance can you add the attached to you events
calendar the next time you are updating? This is a cruise
night/dinner benefit in memory of one of our long-time FORD club
members who passed away last week after a 3 year battle with
cancer at the way too young age of only 38. Our very good friends
from the Summer Knights and the CSRA have joined forces with us
to put this together, they are both great groups of people and
thanks as always for you help...Thanks, Jack..." Sounds like
a nice event, and benefiting an excellent cause--thanks for the
heads-up, Jack, and we were happy to do our part to help spread
the word. We extend our condolences to Brian's family and all his
friends in the old car community. (this event was added to this
calendar as of 7/16/2009)
JULY 26, 2009,
Sunday, Guilford - "Time Machines 2009,"
31st Annual Car Show & Flea Market, presented by the
Connecticut Area Classic Thunderbird Club, Inc., and held at the
Guilford Fairgrounds--easily reached off of I-95, Exit 59.
Important background: 2008 saw the move of this very long-running
Connecticut antique auto event moving from Durham to Guilford,
and for '09, it's staying in Guilford (sure to please
Shoreliners like us!). Please be aware we'll be updating this
listing as we hear more about the all-new-for-09 details...*4/1/2009
updates - Quoting from an update about Time Machines 2009,
from car show Chairman Fred Klaus (flklaus@comcast.net), via
his e-mail dated 4/1/2009: "...Steve, I thought I would give
you an overdue update on this year's 31st Annual Time Machines
Antique Car Show & flea Market. The show will again be held
on the 4th Sunday in July, July 26th, from 8-3, at the Guilford
Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Lane, Guilford. Because of last year's
rainy weather we have decided to again feature 1955-57
Chevrolets... The Guilford Fairgrounds is an excellent site with
plenty of spectator parking, a flat, level field for show cars
& vendors and permanent restrooms. DJ Rockin' Richard will
keep everyone entertained and various food vendors will delicious
food... We have rearranged the field for show cars and vendors
based on last year's experience. There will be 34 Show Car
Classes with an anticipated attendance of up to 900 show cars.
Approximately 225 vendor spaces will be filled with car related
items and other interesting items... Show Car admission is still
$10.00, and fliers will be available within two weeks. Our web
page will soon be updated with even more information:
http://www.geocities.com/tbirdsofconn/timemach.html
- Thanks, Fred..." Additional info - The Guilford
Fairgrounds is located on Lovers Lane, which is just slightly
southeast of the Guilford Green, and just off of Boston Street
(Route 146). The Fairgrounds are also partially bordered by Stone
House Lane at the south side. The Guilford Fair also has their
own web site: http://www.guilfordfair.org/
- however I checked it for directions on how to get to the
Fairgrounds, and only found directions to the Fair's shuttle bus
stations. If you plug in the official mailing address for
'Guilford Fair Concessions' into Mapquest, however, you'll get a
very good idea of where you want to head for: 111 Lovers Lane,
Guilford, CT 06437 (this event was added to this calendar as of
11/14/2008; important updated information added as of 4/1/2009)
JULY 28, 2009,
Tuesday, Middlebury - Cruise Night at the Golden
Age of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southford Road, Middlebury, CT
06762. DJ, barbecue, vendors, reduced museum admission, trophies;
5:30-8pm. Info: 203-577-2181 or www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com
(this event was added to this calendar as of 6/29/2009)
AUGUST 2, 2009,
Sunday, East Hampton - Belltown Antique Car Club 43rd
Annual Vintage Motorcar Meet, Haddam Neck Fairgrounds, off
Rt. 151, East Hampton, CT, 8am to 3pm; trophies awarded at
3pm..."All stock vehicles through 1969 are welcome...hot
rods are welcome for display and admiration--no judging...all
show vehicles must have a fire extinguisher on hand..."
Info: Belltown Antique Auto Club, P.O. Box 211, East Hampton, CT
06424, or http://www.belltownantiquecarclub.org/
or belltowncarclub@yahoo.com
or Peter 860-267-8394 or Jon 860-267-7507 or Phil 860-526-5727 or
Bill 860-267-8665 (this event was added to this calendar as of
1/15/2009)
AUGUST 2, 2009,
Sunday, Wallingford - Display of Antique Cars at the
Great Connecticut Traditional Jazz Festival, this year to be
held at the Mountain Ridge Resort, on High Hill Road in
Wallingford, CT (http://www.mountainridgeevents.com/),
which is located not far off of I-91, Exit #15. This is very
preliminary information and we will be working with Charlie
Gunn, from whom we heard a brief announcement about this on
5/29/2009. All we know right now is that only antique vehicles
(25 years old or older) are being invited. But as soon as we hear
additional "approved for publication" details from
Charlie, we'll be sure to pass them along here. So, for now, we
can only advise: stay tuned to this space! Here is the
official web site for the 2009 Jazz Festival, which you may
remember was located in Moodus, CT for many years--2009 is the
first year for the new Wallingford location: www.greatctjazz.org/ . You
can also call or write the Great CT Traditional Jazz Festival at
1-800-HOT-EVENT or G.C.T.J.F., P.O. Box 548, Branford, CT 06405 *7/6/2009
UPDATES: Quoting from an e-mail from Charlie Gunn (cgunn01@snet.net) dated
7/5/2009, in response to an inquiry from another antique auto
enthusiast that I had forwarded along to him: "...Hi Steve,
Sorry about the delay in getting info to you. Out local Ford V-8
Club hosted the eastern national meet last week. I've been tied
up with that, still doing some clean up... Regarding this year's
Festival, there is no parade, just a display. Schedule for the
gospel service is the still at 9:16 AM. The bands start at 11:00.
There is still no charge for a driver and one passenger. The
cut-off is 11:30 AM... I hope this fills out the info you need...
Charlie..." (this event was added to this calendar as of
5/312009; significant updates were added as of 7/6/2009)
AUGUST 2, 2009,
Sunday, Cheshire - "...The 2nd Annual Lester
Bouchard Memorial Car Show to benefit T.J. MacLean, at Bishop
Farms, 500 South Meriden Road, Cheshire, CT; 4-8pm; donation$5;
classics, muscle, exotic, imports; raffle prizes, trophies, 50/50
raffle. All proceeds from this show will benefit TJ Maclean. TJ
is a 3 year old diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The funds
will go toward making the house more handicap accessible, and
other daily needs that he has. For more information contact Tom
MacLean at 860-656-6168 or amazingsound@me.com
..." (this event listing was observed posted recently at the
Brass City Cruisers web site, ref: http://www.brasscitycruisers.com/
- it was added to this calendar as of 7/27/2009)
AUGUST 2, 2009,
Sunday, Beacon Falls - "...The 7th Annual Beacon
Falls Lions Club Car And Bike Show...The Valley's Largest Car
and Bike Show is to be held at Woodland High School in Beacon
Falls, on Sunday, 8/02/09, from 8am to 3pm... Over 100 trophies
and many new categories... Goodies bags and dash plagues will be
given away to the first 200 cars... A Craftsman 12-drawer tool
chest (black) with tools, Garmin nuvi 760 GPS, & gift
certificates totaling over $2500.00 will be raffled off at
2:30pm. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Campaign Sight
First II Program. Trophies will be awarded at 2:00pm, Great food
and entertainment. Please bring and donate any old eyeglasses.
Rain date = 8/9/09... Registration starts at 8:00am.Cars and
Bikes $10.00; Pre-reg. $8.00. Look for our flyers at your next
car show or check out our flyer at http://www.roundtowncruisers.com/
- and our Monday night cruise night, vendors needed, please
contact me... Any questions please call Mike Carrafiello at
203-729-3212 c/p 203-808-9743 or email me MikeCarrafiello@aol.com
- Hope to see you there!..." Additional info - I
looked up the address for Woodland Regional High School, and it
is located at 135 Back Rimmon Rd, Beacon Falls, CT 06403 (useful
info for you Mapquesters). (this event listing was transcribed
directly from an e-mail dated 3/26/2009 from Flacarf@aol.com, and was added
to this calendar as of 3/30/2009)
AUGUST 7, 2009,
Friday, Northford - Potato Festival Cruise Night,
at Totoket Valley Park, Route 22, Forest Road, Northford, CT,
starting at 6:00pm. Trophies awarded to top three fan favorites;
entertainment, live music, food, carnival, crafts, farmers
market. 'Come back and join us for a weekend full of fun and
smiles for the family; fireworks Saturday night!' No fees.
Sponsored by North Branford Park & Recreation; additional
info: 203-315-6017 or http://nbpotatofest.com/
(this event listing was initially found on Hub Cap Café page,
ref: http://www.hubcapcafe.com/calendar/2009/101285.htm
- it was added to this calendar as of 7/30/2009)
AUGUST 8, 2009,
Saturday, Clinton - "...Summer Fair Car Show,
sponsored by 1st Congregational Church of Clinton & Probus
Club of Greater New Haven. All proceeds to support summer
scholarships to Camp Horizons, a camp for special needs children,
and various Church missions. All cars welcome, American,
European, street rod, hot rod, custom, stock. No rain date.
Pierson School Parking Lot on Route #1, next to the 1st Church.
Registration begins at 8am, $20 per vehicle, which includes food
voucher for driver; breakfast served from 7:30 to 9:00am; judging
begins at noon; awards & drawings 2:00pm. General admission =
free, donations welcome; all donations are tax deductible. Goodie
bags, 50/50 raffle, and door prizes. Trophies awarded for
People's Choice, Best in Class, Best in Show. Visit the Summer
Fair for food, vendors, auction, children's area. For
pre-registration details contact Les Browne at lgbrowne@sbcglobal.net
or Roy Lukacs at rlukacs@yahoo.com
..." (this event listing was gleaned from a flyer we ran
across at the Westbrook Harbor Seal Cruise Night, which we
attended on 7/22/2009; it was added to this calendar as of
7/23/2009)
AUGUST 8, 2009,
Saturday, Higganum - Brookside Cruisin', 1pm-5pm,
at Brookside Steakhouse & Tavern, 26 Killingworth Road (Route
81), Higganum, CT. Trophies: Best Chevrolet, Best Ford, Best
Mopar. Rain Date: Saturday, August 15th. webmaster's note
- Thanks to our friend Jack Tary for giving us the heads-up about
this event, including going thru the trouble of scanning and
e-mailing his copy of the official event flyer (from which the
above details were transcribed). In Jack's accompanying note
dated 8/5/2009, he wrote: "...Hello Steve, Could you add
this event to your list? It's in Higganum and right off Route 9.
Good location and should be pretty nice . Thanks, Jack..."
Referencing Jack's comment about easy access off of CT Route 9, I
looked on a map and it appears you'd just take Exit #9 (the
Killingworth Road/Route 81 exit), and travel north on Route 81 a
bit, and you're there (it looks like it's right below the
intersection of Route 154--so if you find yourself crossing Route
154, you've gone too far). Thanks again Jack for the heads-up!
(this event listing was added to this calendar as of 8/6/2009)
AUGUST 9, 2009,
Sunday, Moosup - VJ Day Parade, Moosup, CT.
Thanks to our friend Leo Andstrom from Plainfield, CT (our old VW
friend Mark Andstrom's dad), we received a heads-up about this
event. In a correspondence postmarked June 26, 2009, Leo noted:
"...Moosup, CT has the only VJ Day Parade in the United
States, always the nearest Sunday to August 14th..." Leo
also sent along a couple of pictures of an old VW van that had
been "creatively decorated" for the 1991 Moosup VJ Day
Parade, that I may try to publish at some point. But Leo's
mention of this event, and specifically his comment about it
being the only one in the US spurred me into doing some
additional research. It turns out that the Yankee Yesteryear Car
Club has the Moosup VJ Day Parade listed on its events page (http://www.yycc.org/events4.htm),
implying, obviously that antique autos are invited to
participate. The YYCC web site listing specifically states:
"Aug. 9th (Sun) - VJ Day Parade, Uncle Ken Merrill, Noon at
Brodeur's Oil, Parade to start at 1:01pm..." Some further
internet research about VJ Day turned up this very interesting
and informative excerpt from a book called "Connecticut
Off The Beaten Path" (by Ritchie, Bross, and Bross):
"...Is Moosup (pronounced MOOSE-up) Connecticut's most
patriotic town? Come visit them on the Sunday closest to August
14 (V-J Day, the day Japan surrendered) and find out. It always
warms our hearts to see those brave veterans honored. The whole
town turns out for its 'Victory over Japan' parade-sadly, the
last of its kind in the country. You'll see flags, brightly
costumed marching bands, and baton twirlers, but the day really
is for the vets. You'll probably have to brush away a tear or two
as you watch these brave men, some wearing chestfuls of
beribboned medals, walking in the parade or lining the sidewalks.
The marchers parade from North Main Street to Prospect Street.
The parade starts at 1:01pm (the time Japan surrendered) and
lasts until around 3:30pm. The parade is free; come early and
bring your own lawn chairs. Call 860-564-8005..." (and you'd
better believe that I've already gone to Amazon and ordered
myself a copy of that book!). I then went and looked up
"Brodeur's Oil," which was the meeting place noted in
the YYCC events web page listing. It appears that Brodeur's Oil
Service, Inc., is located at 28 Sterling Road, Moosup, CT 06354,
so now you have an address that you can Mapquest for. Additional
info - Here is another online info page about the Moosup VJ
Day Parade, that includes a couple of informative maps (I think
it's maintained by a marching band that participates annually in
the parade): http://www.connecticutblues.com/Directions/MoosupVJDayParade.htm
. Finally, I am going to assume that Mr. Leo Andstrom won't mind
people contacting him for any additional information about the
Moosup VJ Day Parade, and so you can write to him at 151 Lovers
Lane, Plainfield, CT 06374. Thanks again Leo for opening our eyes
about this wonderful-sounding and patriotic-spirited event! (this
event was added to this calendar as of 7/2/2009)
AUGUST 9, 2009,
Sunday, East Hampton - East Hampton Volunteer Fire
Dept. Co. 1 Car Show, "Our 6th Year," E.H. Middle
School, Childs Road, off Route 66, 9am to 3pm, any make
1920-2000; emergency vehicles, military, cars, trucks, rods and
mods, and imports. 20 trophies awarded, judging by people's
choice, first 100 entries get dash plaque. $5 for show;
spectators $5 per car. Vendors welcome $10 for 10'x20'. For info
call Judd 860-977-9562 cell phone. (this event listing was
observed posted recently at the Brass City Cruisers web site,
ref: http://www.brasscitycruisers.com/
- it was added to this calendar as of 7/22/2009)
AUGUST 9, 2009,
Sunday, Meriden - Boys and Girls Club Benefit Car
Show, "...Benefit car show for the Meriden Boys and
Girls Club. Trophies will be awarded in several categories.
Vendor space is still available. Meriden Rotary will be doing
Amber Alert for children. Great food, vendors. Sponsored by
Ragozzino Foods and Disturbed Image Truck/Car Club. Location is
the Ragozzino Lot, 71 Chamberlain Highway; time is 10:00am
(ending time not listed); cost is $10 for cars, $3 for
spectators. Info: Pam White 203-238-7028 or Joe Ragozzo
203-238-2553 or e-mail to: bgc.carshow@gmail.com
..." Additional info - The Ragozzino Foods' web site
has a directions page that looks like it should get you pretty
close to the car show location (the headquarters address is
listed as 10 Ames Avenue, while "shipping and
receiving" is listed as 71 Chamberlain Highway): http://www.ragozzino.com/contactinfo/directions.html
(this event listing was found at the Hemmings Motor News web site
and was added to this calendar as of 7/30/2009)
AUGUST 15, 2009,
Saturday, Newington - Sphinx Shriners Car Show at the
Shriner Facility, 3066 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT, 9am to
3pm. Rain date = August 22nd. Open to all cars and trucks; 5
classes, 3 trophies per class, plus best in show; judging at 1pm,
trophies at 2pm; $10 per car entry fee; dash plaques to first 100
cars; door prizes, refreshments, DJ; proceeds are for the benefit
of Sphinx Shriners. Further info: http://www.sphinxshrine.org/
- and online event flyer at: http://www.sphinxshrine.org/images/Car%20show%20Flyer-1.jpg
(this event listing was observed posted recently at the Brass
City Cruisers web site, ref: http://www.brasscitycruisers.com/
- it was added to this calendar as of 7/22/2009)
AUGUST 18, 2009,
Tuesday, Middlebury - Cruise Night at the Golden
Age of Trucking Museum, 1101 Southford Road, Middlebury, CT
06762. DJ, barbecue, vendors, reduced museum admission, trophies;
5:30-8pm. Info: 203-577-2181 or www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com
(this event was added to this calendar as of 6/29/2009)
AUGUST 22, 2009,
Saturday, Stratford - "...Oldies But Goodies Car
Show, sponsored by Men's Auxiliary, at VFW 9460, 100 Veterans
Blvd., Stratford. Time: 1pm-5pm. Rain date: August 23rd. Hot
dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, popcorn, Italian ice, soda,
water..." webmaster's note: this event listing was
transcribed from a flyer that I saw posted in a business located
in Stratford, CT. There were no phone numbers to call for info,
nor any other contact information provided on the flyer. (this
event listing was added to this calendar as of 7/16/2009)
AUGUST 22, 2009,
Saturday, Thompson - "Vintage Antique Car
Extravaganza," at Thompson International Speedway, 205
East Thompson Road, Thompson, CT 06277. webmaster's note:
I found this listed at Thompson Speedway's events schedule page http://www.thompsonspeedway.com/schedules/TIS-2009.htm
- I'm going to try to get more info on what it's all
about...sounds potentially very interesting... and yes, we are
also aware that Thompson is up in the far-northeast corner of
Connecticut-but again, this may be an event that's very much
worth the drive-stay tuned as we attempt to find out any more
details... *UPDATES as of 2/26/2009 - Here is a nice
response we received from Mr. Russ Dowd (pitcrew@thompsonspeedway.com)
of Thompson International Speedway, dated 2/25/2009, in response
to an inquiry I had sent regarding the 2009 “Vintage Antique
Car Extravaganza” up at the Speedway: “…Steve,
Thank you very much for you e-mail concerning our
‘Vintage’ day in August. This will be the 4th annual
‘Vintage’ day at Thompson. It is a day of both display
and on-track activity for any and all SAFE antique race
cars. The event features all types of both open wheel and
stock car race cars. The race track is open for on-track
activity for roughly six hours and we try to put like cars into
groups for their hot laps on the speedway. Each group gets
about 15-20 laps of track time and then the next group is brought
out. This ‘round robin’ approach continues all day and
owners and drivers of these vintage racers have a great time on
the big track here at Thompson. We also erect a big tent
for antique racers that are for display only. The entire
pit area is open to the public and fans are allowed to see these
classic racers up close. We are looking at some improvements and
additions for this year’s event and will publish a flyer in
advance of the event to help to promote it… Participating
organizations have been Atlantic Coast Old Timers, Garden State
Vintage Stock Car Club, National Old Timers, New England Antique
Racers (NEAR), Maine Vintage Race Cars and Senior Tour Auto
Racers (STAR)… I hope this information helps and if you have
any additional questions, please feel free to contact us. If you
would like promotional material on the event, please ask and,
once it is available, we will get that material to you… Many
thanks, Russ Dowd, Dir. of Operations, Thompson International
Speedway, 860-923-2280…” Sounds great—thanks Russ
for the very exciting-sounding details! (this event was
added to this calendar as of 2/24/2009; significant additional
event details added to this listing as of 2/27/2009)
AUGUST 23, 2009,
Sunday, Wethersfield - Connecticut Street Legends'
"Cruisin' The Silas Deane" Car Show, at Hometown
Buffet, Goff Brook Plaza, 1267 Silas Deane Highway, 11am to 3pm,
donations accepted, no cut off year--muscle, customs, street
rods, trucks, antiques; trophies include best paint, best engine,
best of show; oldies music, food, dash plaques, give-aways;
doubtful because of the weather?--call 860-721-6477. Further
info: http://connecticutstreetlegends.com/
(this event listing was observed posted recently at the Brass
City Cruisers web site, ref: http://www.brasscitycruisers.com/
- it was added to this calendar as of 7/22/2009)
AUGUST 23, 2009,
Sunday, Farmington - "Dream Ride/Dream Show 2009,"
motorcycle and car event, to benefit Connecticut Special
Olympics. Info: http://www.hometownwheels.com/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 1/6/2009)
AUGUST 23, 2009,
Sunday, Plantsville - "...4th Annual Car Show
and Giant Flea Market, The Summit at Plantsville, a
healthcare and rehabilitation center, 11am-3pm. Rain date =
August 30th. Food, 50/50, trophies, live music. Hosted by the
Connecticut Road Lancers. All cars and trucks to 1982; no bikes,
no pets. Contact Barbara Blau to register for flea market:
860-628-0364..." webmaster's note: I ran across this
one when browsing the Special Interest web site recently--sorry I
was not able to give you more advance notice. I looked up
"The Summit at Plantsville," and it appears to be
located at 261 Summit Street, Plantsville, CT. It also doesn't
look to be too bad a drive to get to from the Shoreline, so what
the heck-if the weather's nice, it might be a fun thing to do. I
have been to a CT Road Lancers event in the past, a few years
ago, at another healthcare/rehab place on the Meriden/Westfield
border (don't remember the name of the facility at this point),
which was enjoyable and well-run. I don't recall a "Giant
Flea Market" having been part of that event that I attended
years ago, but it does sound quite interesting. (this event was
added to this calendar as of 8/19/2009)
AUGUST 30, 2009,
Sunday, Shelton - Shelton Jaycees Car Show, River
Walk Park, Shelton, CT, 10am-3pm. Rain date = September 13th.
Dash plaques to first 200 cars, 1st-3rd trophies in 55 award
categories; $10 show car registration; vendor space available.
Details: 203-521-2498 or http://www.sheltonjaycees.org/
(this event listing was observed posted recently at the Brass
City Cruisers web site, ref: http://www.brasscitycruisers.com/
- it was added to this calendar as of 7/22/2009)
AUGUST 30, 2009,
Sunday, Stratford - "4th Annual Sikorsky
Motorcycle Ride & Classic Car Show," Sikorsky
Aircraft, 6900 Main Street, Stratford, CT. Rain date: Sunday,
October 11th (inclement weather update line 203-386-3700). Info:
203-386-5672 or 203-386-4075 or Communications@Sikorsky.com
(this event was added to this calendar as of 6/25/2009)
AUGUST 30, 2009,
Sunday, Prospect - "24th Annual Sock Hop and Car
Show, on the Green ," 1:00pm to 7:00pm. Rain date =
Sunday, September 20th. "...Classic and special interest
cars welcome--no tuner cars. Trophies presented at 6:15pm, '50s
and '60s music presented by a DJ, plus live 'oldies band.' Food
and drinks from Prospect vendors; dash plaques to first 500 cars;
event t-shirts; organized by the Office of the Mayor and the
Prospect Car Owner's Association..." webmaster's note:
I've participated in this event in the past and I can vouch that
it's a big-time party! The Prospect town
"campus" which encompasses several buildings, lawns,
and a large central "green," gets filled with tons of
old cars--they're literally parked "everywhere." I
really enjoyed myself and look forward to participating again
this year, if I can manage it. The information related here was
recently found at the Brass City Cruisers web site (http://www.brasscitycruisers.com/),
both in the form of words, plus a displayed electronic rendition
of what appears to be the official flyer--thanks Brass City
Cruisers for the info! (this event was added to this calendar as
of 7/16/2009)
AUGUST 30, 2009,
Sunday, Quonset (RHODE ISLAND) - "9th Annual
Historic Military Vehicle Show," sponsored by The Rhode
Island Military Vehicle Collectors Club, 308 Callahan Road,
Quonset, Rhode Island, 9:30am-3:00pm. Rain date = September 13,
2009. A 1-day family event featuring 70+ historic vehicles (more
vehicles will be there if the sun shines). Come relive old
memories. '40s music, vendors, re-enactors welcome, food &
refreshments on site. Show admission: adults $5, children 12-18
$2, children under 12 free. Bring your military vehicle for free
entry; the first 75 vehicles entered receive a free brass dash
plaque. For directions and vendor information call Eric at
401-294-3061 or Dick at 401-821-1051. webmaster's note: We
received the notice of this event via snail mail from our friend
Leo Andstrom, postmarked August 21, 2009, who also provided a
photocopy of Eric deRochambeau's (Chairman, Board of Directors of
the RI Military Vehicle Collector's Club - "a Rhode Island
organization dedicated to preserving military transport")
business card, which included this web address: http://www.rimilitaryvehiclescc.com/
. Thanks Leo for the heads-up! (this event was added to this
calendar as of 8/24/2009)
SEPTEMBER 4-7, 2009,
Friday-Monday, Lakeville - "...'Rolex Vintage
Festival at Lime Rock Park'...There is nothing like the
perfect late-summer afternoons that the Northwest corner of
Connecticut produced, and with a breath-taking collection of cars
that take to the track, there is no better way to spend Labor Day
weekend. Fans discover the glamour, glory and style of historic
and vintage sports cars as they claim focus of the event both on
track, in the open paddock and during the prestigious Sunday in
the Park Automotive Extravaganza...Sunday in the Park has evolved
from an essentially local car show 25 years ago into a
comprehensive motoring extravaganza which fills the entire
facility with interesting sights and things to do...All of this
makes for a wonderful day out in the scenic green valley of Lime
Rock Park. Stay tuned for race weekend details and schedule to
come!...Tickets range from $15-80...." Info: http://www.limerock.com/ or
1-800-RACE-LRP *Updates as of Late March - Quoting some
excerpts from a press release dated 3/21/2009, from Lime Rock's
Renea Topp (renea@limerock.com
or 860-435-5000 x301): "...Preparations for the 27th Annual
Vintage Festival on the traditional Labor Day weekend are well
underway. The buzz is in the air as plans are being made, racing
formats are changing and the car show is expanding... Sunday in
the Park, the unique and highly anticipated car show of the
Vintage Festival, will be substantially expanded this year. The
goal: to line the entire 1.53-mile circuit with show cars. This
extravaganza features everything from World War II amphibious
vehicles to vintage motorcycles, to the most splendid of the
great classics like Duesenberg and Bugatti - all in a picnic
garden park atmosphere in Lime Rock Park's secret valley... If
you wish to enter your car to race or to show in the Sunday in
the Park car show, please send your inquiries via email to vintagefestival@limerock.com
or by snail mail to Lime Rock Park (c/o Vintage Festival) 497
Lime Rock Road, Lakeville, CT 06039. For further information call
800.RACE.LRP..." (this event was added to this calendar as
of 1/26/2009; significant updates were added to this listing as
of 3/21/2009)
SEPTEMBER 5, 2009,
Saturday, Wallingford - Fundraiser Cruise for Patty
Ann Campagnuolo who is fighting cancer. Location: PNA Park,
North Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford, CT. Time: 3pm to 8pm,
rain or shine. $10 donation per adult; children free. Street
rods, customs, muscle cars, trucks, motorcycles; 50/50 raffle,
music, surprise giveaways. (this event listing was observed
posted recently at the Brass City Cruisers web site, ref: http://www.brasscitycruisers.com/
- it was added to this calendar as of 7/22/2009)
SEPTEMBER 6, 2009,
Sunday, Westbrook - The Shoreline Recycled Teenagers Car
Club's "6th Annual Labor Day Weekend Car Show,"
9am to 2pm, at the Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784, Seaside Avenue,
Westbrook, CT 06498. Rain date = Monday September 7th. $10 entry
fee; dash plaques to the first 100 cars. Best of show, 40
trophies, door prizes, goodie bags. "Come Cruise on Long
Island Sound and the Beach-Cruisin' the '50s way." A
donation will be made to the CT Children's Medical Center Book
Fund. Event is sponsored by the Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784. More
Info: 203-457-0789 or http://www.shorelinecruiserssrtc.com/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 1/9/2009)
SEPTEMBER 10, 2009,
Thursday, Guilford - "...Cruise Night at
Bishop's Orchards, 1355 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CTR.
Benefits the Apple Pi Robotics Team. For info call
203-315-1934..." webmaster's note - The preceding
listing was transcribed directly from page 31 of the September
10th, 2009 edition of The Sound newspaper (which we
received in our mailbox on 9/9/2009). I also saw a sign
advertising this event set up on the lawn outside of Bishop's the
last time I drove by there, and since then, I've tried contacting
the contact person listed at the Guilford "Apple Pi"
Team contact page (http://applepirobotics.net/contactus.aspx)
to see if I could obtain any more info about the event--such as
if there is a rain date (since I've heard the possibility
of rain for Thursday, September 10th). So far, no response from
the contact listed there... The listed info phone number may be
worth trying, though, since some googling appears to show it as
the number of a noted professional hot rod building company
located in Branford, "Planet Hot Rod," ref: http://www.manta.com/company/mt909c9
. Anyway, if I can find anything else out, I'll try my best to
post it here... (this event was added to this calendar as of
9/9/2009)
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009,
Saturday, Middletown - NAPA Connecticut's
'HotDays/CoolDeals' Customer Appreciation Day & Car Show
- "...I would like to inform everyone of a great event
happening this September. NAPA Connecticut will again be hosting
a Car Show September 12th. to support the United Way. All
proceeds will go to the Middlesex United Way. Car Show
Information: When: Sept. 12, 2009 (Rain Date Sept. 13
2009)... Time: 9 am to 3 pm... Where: NAPA
Distribution Center, 1260 Newfield St., Middletown, CT 06457... Registration:
$10 per car (All moneys go to the United Way). All Vehicles
Welcomed (Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Imports, Fire trucks, etc.).
First 100 Vehicles Registered receive a goody bag! Best of Show
and Other Trophies will be given out. An All Around Family Fun
Time!.. If you or someone you know would like to sponsor a booth
to show off your/their business, please contact me. Booths are a
$100 donation, which include 1 parking space and a table... Any
other information that you might need please feel free to contact
me... Thank you for your support of this great event... Matt
Callinan, NAPA Connecticut Quality Assurance Manager, Direct
Line: 860.854.6265, Ph. 860.632.2500 ex. 2142..." The above
was quoted directly from a 3/31/2009 e-mail received from Matt_Callinan@genpt.com.
webmaster's note: There was an electronic flyer also
attached to the e-mail that I'd be happy to forward along to
anyone who's interested--as far as I can tell, the text of Mr.
Callinan's e-mail covered all of the same information contained
on the flyer. As far as how to get there, it appears from a map
that 1260 Newfield Street (Newfield St. also appears to be known
as CT Route 3) is approximately at the intersection with Tuttle
Road, and also not far off of CT Route 9, Exit #19 (the Route 372
exit); consult your map or mapquest for additional details. And
from the main NAPA web site, you can get a Google map with the
1260 Newfield St. location pinpointed already for you at: http://www.napalocator.com/storedirections.aspx?sid=30256
(this event was added to this calendar as of 4/1/2009)
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009,
Saturday, Redding - "...The Fairfield County Region
of the Horseless Carriage Club of America & Antique
Automobile Club of America will host its 58th Annual Fall Show
and Flea Market on Saturday, September 12, 2009, from 10:00am
to 3:00pm. All unmodified cars, including race cars and
sports cars, trucks, and motorcycles manufactured through 1958*
are welcome (* = note this change from previous
year's "pre-war" cutoff). The event will be held at the
Lone Tree Farm Museum in Redding, CT on Route 107 for the benefit
of the Redding Historical Society. For questions regarding the
car show please contact Dave at 203-526-6777, or in the evenings
at 203-938-8087 or email reedwd@aol.com,
or Karen at 203-247-7906 or ktomko13@optonline.net .
Questions regarding the flea market should be directed to Ralph
at 203-322-5279...." Additional info - As an
additional special feature, the Fairfield County Concurs'
"Nutmeg Tour for Autism" vintage car rally is scheduled
to make an appearance at this event, as part of their tour of the
area, reference: http://www.fairfieldcountyconcours.com/special.html
- it appears that the tour participants are scheduled to arrive
at approximately 11:30am, reference info from John Colley (see
below). webmaster's note: Special Thanks to our friend and
fellow antique auto enthusiast Timothy Kelly for his great
assistance with researching all the important details of this
very special and long-running antique auto event, and supplying
us with approved-for-publication wording (reference his helpful
e-mail correspondences from early August 2009). I would also like
to thank John Colley who also sent along additional important
details about this event via e-mails also in early August,
augmenting the info from Mr. Kelly. Referencing the antique car
rally visit, he wrote: "...by the way, the Fairfield
Concours Car Rally will stop by the Redding Show at about
11:30am. We do not have a number of cars yet, but it should be
quite a few..." Long-time antique auto folks on the
Connecticut scene will doubtless recall the famed
"Ridgefield" meets that were limited exclusively to
pre-WW II vehicles--this event is indeed the legitimate
continuation of the famous Ridgefield events, where the oldest of
old, the rarest of rare, and the coolest of cool antique autos
are shown. It is not to be missed! (this event was added to this
calendar as of 8/6/2009)
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009,
Saturday, Cheshire - Cheshire Fall Festival &
Marketplace Classic Car Show, 3pm-7pm, at Bartlem Park, Route
10 (across from Cheshire High School). $10 entry fee; award
plaques, race cars. Music, food, crafts, exhibits, farmer's
market, carnival and fireworks, giveaways and awards. Info:
Cheshire Chamber of Commerce 203-272-2345 or http://www.cheshirechamber.com/happenings.html
(this event was added to this calendar as of 8/19/2009)
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009,
Saturday, Essex – Benefit Car Show for
‘Give Kids the World Village’, presented by
Sam’s Club Associates, at Essex Steam Train Station, One
Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT (Exit 3 off of Route 9), 9am-3pm. Rain
date = Saturday, September 19th. Donations accepted. No cut off
year. Additional info: This info was from a flyer that was
dropped in our car at the Westbrook Labor Day Weekend car
show—we also found the event listed on the CT Street Legends
web site events page (http://www.connecticutstreetlegends.com/schedule.shtml),
where this informational contact was also listed: Dana Bowen, danabow1950@yahoo.com
(this event was added to this calendar as of 9/9/2009)
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009,
Saturday, Manchester - Connecticut Pinto and Bobcat
Meet - "...The Connecticut Pinto Registry and CT Pinto /
Bobcat are co-hosting a Pinto meet on September 12 2009 at
HartFord Rd Pizza in Manchester CT from 4pm to?? Pinto and Bobcat
owners or fans of these cars are welcome to attend (with or
without their cars). HartFord Rd Pizza has a Car Cruze special: A
slice of pizza and a can of soda for $1.99, and their contact
information is 250 HartFord Rd, Manchester CT, 06040; phone is
(860) 432 8800. A rain date has not been set, but check http://ctpintobobcat.com/index.php?topic=166.0
for a map and updates...." Thanks to our long-time old-Pinto
buddy Bill Rainey (ybowtie3@cox.net)
for providing this informative event listing via an e-mail dated
9/1/2009--and also for all the leg work in setting it all up!
Pinto and Bobcat enthusiasts are also urged to check out his
excellent Pinto & Bobcat enthusiasts' web site at: http://ctpintobobcat.com/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 9/4/2009)
SEPTEMBER 12-13, 2009,
Saturday-Sunday, Westport - Fairfield County Concours
d'Elegance. "...The Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance
in Westport, Connecticut, is one of the leading events of its
kind in the United States. It presents 100 years of significant
motor vehicles in a chronological display and highlights notable
examples of automotive history in special exhibitions and
classes. It attracts important entries from some of the country's
leading collectors and gives its guests an educational and truly
engaging visitor experience. In 2009, the event has expanded to a
full weekend of on-field activities with an extended classic car
tour and extensive club meet on Saturday as well as the
established Concours on Sunday...." webmaster's note:
This event was found listed at: http://www.oldride.com/events/4168305.html
- and a contact number for additional information was also
provided: 203-227-7988, and then also the main event web site: http://www.fairfieldcountyconcours.com/
(this event was found listed at the OldRide.com web site and
added to this calendar as of 2/17/2009)
SEPTEMBER 13, 2009,
Sunday, East Haven - 15th Annual East Haven Fall
Festival Car Show, "...15th annual car show at East
Haven Town Green. Music, raffle, food, kids rides, trophies.
Includes Fairlaine Mini-Meet. Event runs 9am-3pm, and the cost to
register is $5. Info: Wayne Sandford 203-469-7823 or wsandf@comcast.net. Additional
info: From studying a map, the East Haven Town Green appears
to be bounded by Hemmingway Avenue at the west side, Main Street
at the north side, Park Place at the east side, and River Street
at the south side; here are some word-directions I found
published in conjunction with the above-mentioned "Fairlaine
Mini-Meet": "...Directions: from I-95 North use exit
51, at second light turn right, at next light, you're there! From
I-95 South use exit 52, turn left off ramp, at fourth light, turn
left, follow two blocks to green..." (this event was found
on the Hemmings Motor News web site and was added to this
calendar as of 2/3/2009)
SEPTEMBER 13, 2009,
Sunday, Middlebury - The Golden Age of Trucking
Museum's "Antique & Classic Truck & Car Fest,"
9am-5pm, at the Quassy Amusement Park, Route 64, in Middlebury,
with a free shuttle all day to the museum at 1101 Southford Road
in Middlebury. DJ, flea market, trophies, barbeque, slow race,
Dimples the clown. $5 parking fee at Quassy, reduced museum
admission. Call for registration information 203-577-2181 or
visit the web site at www.goldenagetruckmuseum.com
(this event was added to this calendar as of 6/29/2009; an
important update to this event listing, regarding its location,
was incorporated as of 7/16/2009)
SEPTEMBER 13, 2009,
Sunday, Brooklyn - "50th Annual Yankee
Yesteryear Car Club Antique Auto Show & Swap Meet,"
at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds, Route 169, Brooklyn, CT. Info: www.yycc.org and actual online
flyer available at: http://www.yycc.org/YYCC%20Flyer%202009.pdf
. Auto Show info 860-774-6465; Swap Meet info 860-564-7277 or
860-564-5639. (this event was added to this calendar as of
7/2/2009)
SEPTEMBER 13, 2009,
Sunday, Rowayton - "...Rowayton Historical
Society 'History Day' Antique/Classic Car Show..."
Quoting from an e-mail dated 8/17/2009 that was received from
Lisa Wilson Grant (lisawgrant@optonline.net):
"...Hello, The Rowayton Historical Society is having a
'History Day' with an antique/classic car/motorcycle show as well
as cemetary tours, the opening of the new museum, the 50th
Anniversary book, 'Historic Rowayton' will be available, as well
as booths for children by various local organizations. I am
taking registrations for anyone who wishes to be in the Car Show
- it is free - there will be a people's choice award. The event
is Sunday Sept 13th from 11-3. If you are interested in
registering, please contact Lisa Wilson Grant at (203) 866-4200
or email lisawgrant@yahoo.com
for more information. Thanks, Lisa Wlslon Grant..." webmaster's
notes: According to a Wikipedia page I located online,
Rowayton, CT is a section of Norwalk, and appears to share the
same zip code (06853). I also located a web site for the Rowayton
Historical Society: http://www.rowaytonhistoricalsociety.org/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 8/17/2009)
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009,
Tuesday, Windsor Locks - "...Car Show to benefit
H.O.P.E. (Hemophelia Outreach and Patient Encouragement), 5pm
to dusk, at The Springhill Suites by Marriott, 225 Ella Grasso
Turnpike, Windsor Locks, CT. All cars, trucks, and bikes welcome;
$5 per vehicle donation. Info: Cori Magnotta 860-758-7000 ext 602
or John Parisi 860-601-8596 or jpphoto@photographer.net
..." webmaster's note: This info was received via an
electronic flyer attached to an e-mail dated 9/1/2009, from johnparisi@email.com - we
transcribed the key points from the flyer for your info. (this
event listing was added to this calendar as of 9/4/2009)
SEPTEMBER 19, 2009,
Saturday, Stratford - "...'Holy Name of Jesus
Church Men's Society 2nd Annual Car Show,' 11am-3pm,
featuring cars from Cruisin East and Blood Sweat and Gears Car
Clubs. Rain date = 9/20, 1-4pm. 1950 Barnum Avenue, Stratford,
CT. Great music, food, and fun. Car admission $10 day of show;
walk-in admission $1. All cars 25 years or older welcomed. Call
203-375-2836 or lawman56@optonline.net
..." (this event listing was found at the 102.9-FM WDRC
'Cruisin' News' web page and was added to this calendar as of
8/3/2009)
SEPTEMBER 19, 2009,
Saturday, New Haven - "...99.1 PLR & the
Community Action Agency proudly present the 10th Annual
Classic Car Show to help benefit the Community Action Agency
of New Haven, Saturday, September 19, 2009, 12:00noon to 4:00pm,
at the Fall Festival & Chili Cookoff, at East Shore Park,
Woodward Avenue, in New Haven. Entry fee is $10 per car. There's
trophies, prizes, live music, great food, and lots more.
'Competitors choice' wins a WPLR prize pack. Please no burnouts
or rolling boom boxes. No rain date. Parking is limited so arrive
early. To register call 203-783-8200 weekdays between 9am and
5pm. Go to WPLR.com for more
information. Directions to East Shore Park - Interstate 95
South to Exit 51 (Frontage Road); continue straight on
Frontage Road; continue on Route 1 for about one mile; turn left
on Woodward Avenue and go straight for about one mile; East Shore
Park will be on your right. Interstate 95 North to Exit 50
(Woodward Avenue); turn right on Woodward Avenue and go straight
for about one mile; East Shore Park will be on your
right..." webmaster's note: I received a snail mail
postmarked August 20, 2009, with a return address of: "WPLR
Classic Car Show," 440 Wheelers Farms Road, Suite 302,
Milford, CT 06461, and with a flyer for this event enclosed; I've
transcribed the information from the flyer here. (this event
listing was added to this calendar as of 8/24/2009)
SEPTEMBER 19-20, 2009,
Saturday-Sunday, Haddam - "Antique Tractor &
Engine Show." NOTE: This is not
a car show--but it is a cool, local-area event that involves vintage
machinery, and thus we felt it reasonable to include
"FYI." Event is sponsored by the Tobacco Valley
Flywheelers Gas & Steam Engine Club. The event is their 29th
Annual Show, and will be held at Haddam Meadows State Park, on
Route 154, in Haddam, CT. Event runs 8am-4pm both days.
"Working displays of antique gas engines, steam engines,
tractors and other antique machinery...tractor parades, games,
kids' pedal pull contest, blacksmith exhibits, demonstrations and
food. Info: Randy Root 860-346-6107 or Russ Bengtson
860-347-5774, or club web site: http://oldengine.org/members/tvf
(this event was added to this calendar as of 8/6/2009)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2009,
Sunday, Simsbury - "24th Annual Simsbury Fly-In,"
antique auto & aircraft gathering, 8am to 3pm, "the
largest event of its kind in New England." Co-presented by
the Simsbury Airport/Simsbury Flying Club and Valley Classic
Wheels Car Club. Info: http://www.simsburyairport.com/events.php
and/or http://www.valleyclassicwheels.com/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 1/6/2009)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2009,
Sunday, Southbury - "Southbury 2009 - 39th
Annual Roaring 20s Antique & Classic Car Show." Held
on the grounds of the Southbury Training school & includes
large flea market. Info: http://www.roaring-20s.org/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 1/15/2009)
SEPTEMBER 20, 2009,
Sunday, Norwich - "...'Norwich Auto Show'...24th
Annual Antique and Classic Car Show held on the grounds of Dodd
Stadium, Stott Avenue, Norwich. Activities include auto auction,
food vendors and features hundreds of antique, classic cars and
enthusiasts! Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 887-1647 for more
information..." Ref: http://www.norwichct.org/content/155/161/default
*3/12/2009 updates: We recently found a new dedicated web
site for the event online, after seeing the event posted at the
Hemmings Motor News web site; the new Norwich Auto Show online
home is: http://norwichautoshow.com,
and there is also a information phone number now published for
the show (per the recent Hemmings listing): 860-886-1647 (this
event was added to this calendar as of 1/26/2009; updates were
added to this listing as of 3/12/2009)
SEPTEMBER 26, 2009,
Saturday, Bridgeport - Sweetport Antique Classic Car
Show, 11am-4pm, downtown Bridgeport, Main & State Street
at McLevy Green. Exhibitor entrances at both Main & State
Street. Mapquest 202 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT for directions.
$5 registration per vehicle; an open car show with trophies being
awarded; space for more than 300 cars on downtown streets;
entertainment provided by the "Flashback" band.
Additional info: Suzanne Kachmar 203-984-8613 or www.infobridgeport.com
(this event listing was found at the OldRide.com web site - ref: http://www.oldride.com/events/2721887.html
- and was added to this calendar as of 7/30/2009)
SEPTEMBER 26, 2009,
Saturday, North Haven - The Animal Haven's
"Annual Walk-A-Dog-A-Thon.," fun & fundraising
event, at the North Haven Town Green, 10:00am to noon (yes, we
know it's not an old car event-not even close-but we love the
Animal Haven and the great work they do to help pets in need of
good homes). "...Vendors, DJ, refreshments, and more to come
- come enjoy a day on the Green with your dog! Volunteers
needed..." Reference: http://theanimalhaven.com/events.php
. We plan to be there walking our dogs and having a great time
once again this year, and Shoreline Antique Auto Connection is
also an official sponsor--just sent my form and donation $'s in
today, as a matter of fact! (this event was added to this
calendar as of 7/27/2009)
SEPTEMBER 26-27, 2009,
Saturday-Sunday, Middlebury - Oktoberfest Celebration
& Connecticut Volkswagen Association Car Show, Quassy
Amusement Park, Route 64, Middlebury, CT (www.quassy.com). Info:
Connecticut Volkswagen Association, http://www.ctvwa.com . webmaster's
note: Thanks to our friend Leo Andstrom who forwarded to us
one of the official flyers for this wonderful & multi-faceted
two-day event, incorporating what sounds like a full traditional
German festival (German food, beer, German dancers, live
Oktoberfest music, and more), along with an antique Volkswagen
car show-how cool is that?! (this event was added to this
calendar as of 8/28/2009)
SEPTEMBER 27, 2009,
Sunday, Essex - "...Essex Automobile Club 2nd
Annual Antique & Classic Car Show, 10am-3pm (awards
presentation at 1:30pm), Hubbard Park, North Main Street, Essex,
CT. Additional information to follow..." webmaster's note:
this info was received via an e-mail forward (original message
was dated 8/16/2009 from timlynch3@mac.com,
to a broadcast audience) that was sent to us on 8/17/2009, from
our friend Jack Tary, who added this note: "This looks like
a nice show. We went last year and it was great. Jack..."
Jack subsequently followed up with the organizers about whether
or not this info could be added to the SAAC calendar, and
received this information back (via an e-mail dated 8/18/2009
from timlynch3@mac.com):
"...Yes, by all means please feel free to list the Essex
Automobile Club's car show on the SAAC web site. If you can give
me a day or two, I can provide you with more details on the
classes, entry forms, etc. It would make the posting more
informative and actionable for your viewers...Thanks, Tim Lynch,
cell 203-858-1102..." So, rest assured that if we receive
anything directly from the organizers, or of Jack forwards to us
anything additional from the organizers, we'll be sure to get it
added here. Thanks again Jack for the heads-up, and let us know
how it goes! *8/28/2009 UPDATES - Sorry for slow upload of
this information, that was originally received via a broadcast
e-mail from timlynch3@mac.com,
dated 8/19/2009, which was forwarded by our friend Jack Tary on
8/19/2008, the subject line of which read: "Essex Auto Club
Car Show Entry Form." The message contained an electronic
form attached, and this cover message: "...Ladies and
Gentlemen: Attached please find the Entry Form for the Essex
Automobile Club's 2nd Annual Antique and Classic Car Show to be
held on Sunday, September 27, 2009. If you would like to exhibit
your car in the show, please fill out and return the entry form
to Tim Lynch, 10 Meigs Lane, Essex, CT 06426. Also, please feel
free to pass this information along to any colleagues or friends
who may be interested in showing their antique or classic
automobile. Thank you for your support and interest. Regards, Wes
Bray, Terry Lomme and Tim Lynch..." webmaster's
additional note: Among the information provided on the entry
form was a list of the class categories, and also this note:
"...The entrance fee for exhibitors is $25 per vehicle with
profits from the show being donated to the Child and Family
Agency of Southeastern Connecticut..." I've saved an
electronic copy of the form and would be happy to forward it to
you via e-mail or send you a printed out copy if you are able to
provide me with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Thanks again
to Jack Tary for his help with acquiring the information about
this event! Additional info - I did an internet search for
the "Essex Automobile Club," and found this web site: http://essexautoclub.com/Home.html
(this event was added to this calendar as of 8/18/2009; important
updates were added to this listing as of 8/28/2009)
OCTOBER 3, 2009,
Saturday, Wallingford - "...'Celebrate
Wallingford'...The Connecticut Street Rod Association will
once again sponsor the car show portion of Celebrate Wallingford.
The show will be held on the 3rd of October on South Main Street
in Wallingford. The hours are from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. All Special
Interest vehicles up to 1972 are welcome. No booze, no burnouts.
For more info call Steve 203-741-0413..." Additional info:
The 'Celebrate Wallingford' organization also has its own web
site, where you can read & see more about the overall
goings-on of this very festive-sounding 2-day event: http://www.celebratewallingford.com/
(this event was found at the CSRA web site, www.csra.org, and was added to
this calendar as of 1/15/2009)
OCTOBER 3, 2009,
Saturday, Moodus - "...American Legion Post 156
Pig Roast & Car Show, sponsored by Mike's Auto Service,
to be held at 33 Neptune Avenue, Moodus, CT 06469. $5 admission
fee for classic cars; $20 all-you-can-eat pig roast/food; ages 12
& under $8 admittance. Time: 12-6pm. All proceeds go to
American Legion. Live Bands, Raffles, Fun For All. Directions:
From East Haddam bridge take Route 149 to Route 151. Take first
right onto Neptune Avenue. For more questions about the car show,
contact Mike's Auto Service at 345-7700..." Additional
info: The above was transcribed directly off of an electronic
copy of the official event flyer that was sent to us by our old
car friend Jack Tary, attached to his e-mail message dated
9/18/2009; Jack's accompanying message read: "...Hi Steve,
Here is a listing for a car show in Moodus. I know the people
involved and it will be a great time. Regards, Jack..."
Thanks Jack for the heads-up about this fun-sounding event,
benefiting a very good cause! (this event was added to this
calendar as of 9/22/2009)
OCTOBER 3*,
2009,
Saturday, East Haven (* =
this is the rain date for this event, which was originally
scheduled for 9/27) – 2nd Annual East
Haven Memorial Car Show, “…Come Cruz the Grove at
the Beach, Town Beach Parking Lot; Rain Date = Oct 3rd. 10am-3pm,
trophies, dash plaques (1st 50 cars), no cut-off date,
motorcycles are welcome. $10 for all show entries. Refreshments,
raffles; all proceeds to benefit The Anthony Mascoto, Jr.
Scholarship Fund. No burnouts, booze, or bad behavior. Sponsored
in part by Annex Classic Cruisers. Info: Steve 203-824-2081 or cometstokoi@aol.com
…” Additional info – I looked up the “East
Haven Town Beach,” and found it listed for Cosey Beach
Avenue, per a CT DEP informational web site, ref: http://www.lisrc.uconn.edu/coastalaccess/site.asp?siteid=681
– word directions on how to get there are also posted on the
noted CT DEP site. *9/29/2009 UPDATE: I wrote to Steve the
organizer (cometstokoi@aol.com)
on the morning of Monday 9/28, after seeing all the rain that our
area got on the originally schedule date for this event (Sunday
9/27), and inquired as to whether there were any additional
instructions or advice for participants looking toward the
advertised rain date of Saturday 10/3/2009. In his note dated
9/28/2009, Steve wrote: “…Steve, the rain date
stands--will go rain or shine--pray for
sunshine…Steve…” Sounds good to us, Steve!
We hope to make it out to the show and will keep our fingers
crossed for good weather! *9/15/2009 UPDATE: I’m very
pleased to report that I’ve had some pleasant and very
helpful return contact from the official event contact Steve,
a.k.a. cometstokoi@aol.com,
who faxed me an official copy of the flyer—and from what I
can see, most, if not all, of the flyer details were contained in
the original Special Interest listing that we first transcribed
for this calendar. I would be more than happy to forward to you
by e-mail an electronic copy of the flyer that Steve faxed to me
(my computer received it as an electronic file via
“e-fax,” and so now I have it as a nice compact .pdf
file that’s easy to forward), or a print-out on paper via
good old snail mail (please provide me with your legal-sized,
self-addressed, stamped envelope—thanks). Thanks again Steve
for your help with this event into, and hope we can make it over
there for what sounds like a very kool old car event, for an
excellent cause! (this event was originally found on the Special
Interest web site and was first added to this calendar as of
9/3/2009; partially updated as of 9/15/2009; further updated with
rain date officially invoked, as of 9/30/2009)
OCTOBER 4, 2009,
Sunday, Madison - "...'Connecticut USA Car Show'...The
Connecticut Street Rod Association's 9th annual Connecticut USA
Car Show will once again be held at the Hammonasset State Park in
Madison, CT, 9:00am to 3:00pm. It is a rain or shine event. As in
the past, CSRA will donate all proceeds from this show to the CT
Breast Health Initiative. Entrance donation is $5 per person.
Street rods, antiques, trucks, show cars, and bikes are all
welcome. More info, call Ron Wilkos 860-684-4282. (this event was
found at the CSRA web site, www.csra.org,
and was added to this calendar as of 1/15/2009)
OCTOBER 4, 2009,
Sunday, Orange - Pyramid Shriners Car Club presents its 9th
Annual Car & Truck Show, 9am-4pm, at the Orange
Fairgrounds, Orange Center Road (Rt. 152), Orange, CT. Rain date
= October 11th, 2009. Info: Bill 203-490-9868, Will 203-367-0423,
Ken 203-735-8902, or http://www.pyramidshrinerscarclub.org/
(this event listing came from a flyer that was dropped into our
car at the 7/26/2009 Time Machines car show in Guilford; it was
added to this calendar as of 7/27/2009)
OCTOBER 4, 2009,
Sunday, New Hartford - "...'Cartoberfest 2009'...
October 4, 2009, first Sunday in October, 10am - 3pm... Location:
Collinsville Antiques building on Route 44, New Hartford, CT
06057... The show is Bigger & Better than ever--Once again,
great friends are gathering to have a good time and show off
their rides (all welcome), to benefit the New Hartford Fire &
Rescue... Donations: All proceeds go to the New Hartford Fire
& Rescue... Dash plaques for first 500 cars... Unbelievable
door prizes (last year Ovation guitar, tires, many gift
certificates to restaurants, etc.)... Live music... Great home
cookin'... More information: Mike & Connie O'Brien, Time Was
Garage, 860.379.7666, obteddi3@comcast.net
..." (this event was received via a broadcast e-mail dated
5/22/2009, from obteddi3@comcast.net,
and was added to this calendar as of 5/26/2009)
OCTOBER 4, 2009,
Sunday, East Haven - East Haven Police Local 1662 1st
Annual Benefit Car Show, at East Haven High School,
Wheelbarrow Lane/Route 80, East Haven, CT. Trophies awarded; door
prizes; 50/50 raffle; food; music. Schedule: Registration =
9am-11am; show time = 11am-3pm; judging begins 2pm. Registration
$10; general admission donation $2; children under 12 free. No
cut-off year. For information contact: Officer Joe Mulhern or
Sgt. Montagna 203-468-3820 or copdad2sons@yahoo.com
(this event listing was found listed at Charter Oak Birds site: http://www.charteroakbirds.com/Events/tabid/54/Default.aspx
- also No-Neck's Muscle Car Site: http://www.noneckschevelle.com/carshowsct.htm
- and the CT section of another site called 'CarShowsToday.com' -
http://www.runwalkjog.com/carshowstoday/connecticut.htm
; it was added to this calendar as of 9/16/2009)
OCTOBER 7-10, 2009,
Wednesday-Saturday, Hershey (PENNSYLVANIA) - AACA
Eastern Division National Fall Meet, hosted by the Hershey
Region AACA--a.k.a. "The High Holy Days of Hershey."
Info: http://www.hersheyaaca.org/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 7/16/2009)
OCTOBER 10, 2009,
Saturday, Northford - "...1st Cruise Against
Cancer, 8am-3pm at Honeywell, 12 Clintonville Road,
Northford, CT. Cost $10 per vehicle; $5 general admission, kids
under 12 free. All makes, all models, cars and trucks, music,
gift raffles, 50/50 raffle trophies, food. No pets, no bikes, no
skateboards, no alcohol. Proceeds benefit Hospital of St Raphael
Father Michael J. McGiveny Center of Cancer Care. More info call
Lissette, 203-867-5524..." webmaster's note - This
listing was transcribed directly as it appears on the 102.9
WDRC-FM Cruisin' News page, where we first saw it. Sounds like a
great cause, and it's 'right in our back yard,' so definitely
worth checking out! (this event was added to this calendar as of
9/9/2009)
OCTOBER 10, 2009,
Saturday, Groton - Groton Fall Festival Classic Car
Show, Ella. T. Grasso Southeastern Technical High School, 189
Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT. Register on site $5/vehicle, vehicle
sign-in 9am-noon, judging noon-1:30pm, trophies awarded 3pm.
Info: http://grotonbiz.com/sec/14
(this event was added to this calendar as of 7/23/2009)
OCTOBER 10, 2009,
Saturday, Meriden - Godz Rodz 2009 Show 'N Shine,
to benefit the Veritas Youth Group. Rain date = October 17th.
2:00pm to 8:00pm; registration 2pm to 4pm, judging begins at 5pm,
awards 7pm. Location is First Assembly of God Church, 601 Paddock
Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450 (easily accessible from the DOT exit on
Route 15. For more info go to: www.GodzRodz.com
or e-mail: info@godzrodz.com
or phone Joe 203-671-0154.... Welcome all special interest
vehicles: hot rods, street rods, muscle cars, street machines,
antiques, originals, 4x4s, mini-trucks, motorcycles, sports cars,
etc... Dash plaques to first 150 entrants, class trophies and
special awards, music, food, prizes, and activities for kids.
Plastic model contest with awards. Only $5 donation for
registration..." webmaster's note: the preceding
information was transcribed from an electronic flyer that we
received attached to an e-mail--quoting from the e-mail which had
a subject line of "Invitation to Car Show on October
10th", dated 9/29/2009, received from info@godzrodz.com:
"...Hello, I would like to invite your club to a car show we
are organizing. The event will be Saturday October 10th starting
at 2:00 PM. Attached is our flyer. Please feel free to distribute
to your members or pass along our URL www.godzrodz.com . Thanks,
Joe Scaramuzzo, Godz Rodz..." Sounds good to us! Hope this
listing helps with the turnout for this event, benefiting a
great-sounding cause! (this event was added to this calendar as
of 9/30/2009)
OCTOBER 10, 2009,
Saturday, Springfield (MASSACHUSETTS) - "...'History
On The Move' Car & Motorcycle Show, part of the Grand
Opening Celebration of the Museum, of Springfield History...'The
History On The Move Car & Motorcycle Show' runs 10am to 4pm,
and features antiques, classics, and other vintage vehicles;
plus: transportation-themed activities..." The
Ribbon-cutting Ceremony for the Museum of Springfield History
will also be taking place at 11am. webmaster's note: this
information was received via a postcard received in late August
2009, from the Springfield Museums (21 Edwards Street,
Springfield, MA 01103, telephone 1-800-625-7738 - or online at springfieldmuseums.org).
I also found an informational page at their web site that had a
few more details about the 'History On The Move' show, on this
page: http://www.springfieldmuseums.org/calendar/view/1370-history_on_the_move
- where these additional details about the event were also
listed: "...Celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Museum of
Springfield History with a car and motorcycle show on the
Quadrangle Green featuring antiques, classics and other vintage
vehicles... Admission to the car and motorcycle show is free,
however a donation is suggested..." And here is some further
general information about the Museum of Springfield History,
again, that was included on the postcard we received:
"...Discover historical treasures and inventions created in
'the city of firsts' at the new Museum of Springfield History.
Tour the Indian Motorcycle collection and learn about the city's
role in transportation history and how it changed our country.
Other featured exhibits include Rolls-Royce automobiles, Gee Bee
airplanes, Smith & Wesson, Milton Bradley, and more!..."
(this event was added to this calendar as of 8/19/2009)
OCTOBER 11, 2009,
Sunday, Ansonia - Emmett O'Brien Technical High
School 2nd Annual Fall Car-Truck and Bike Show. Located at
the Emmett O'Brien campus 141 Prindle Ave. Ansonia , CT 06401.
Rain or Shine. Gates open at 8:00am - Show 9:00am-3:00pm. All
years welcomed. Music by: 'Dancing Bear Productions,' '50s &
'60s. Registration $10, 'Super Spot' $35 (includes prime
location, breakfast, lunch, beverages & personal server for
two people). 1st Ten Super Spots pre-registered receive 'Custom
Hood Prop'. Goodie bags for all registrants; trophies. Sponsored
by Emmett O'Brien PFO, all proceeds go to Emmett O'Brien Students
and Skill USA Student competition. Send payment w/ application
to: Marie Meresko, 39 Broc Terrace, Shelton, CT 06484; make
checks payable to 'Emmett O'Brien PFO.' Additional info: http://www.cttech.org/OBRIEN/
. webmaster's notes: We thank Mr. Joe Ascencao for
e-mailing us originally on 9/15/2009, with the announcement of
this event, with copies of the electronic flyer provided in two
different formats (a Word document and also a .pdf document). Joe
also followed up with another e-mail on 9/16/2009, and providing
the event information for us in paragraph form, facilitating our
getting it onto this Calendar--thanks again Joe! Anyway, if
anyone would like an electronic copy of the event flyer, please
e-mail me (commongear@aol.com)
with your address, or if you wish a snail-mailed copy of the
printed-out flyer, I only request that you send me a standard
legal-size envelope, with your mailing address and a stamp on the
outside of it. I greatly support the cause, including the
'SkillsUSA' program, which I think is also great--Vinal in
Middletown runs a car event earlier in the year that benefits
their SkillsUSA team, which is how I became acquainted with the
concept. Anyway, thanks again Joe for the info, and all you do to
support the Emmett O'Brien Tech students with their
great-sounding event! FYI - The Emmett O'Brien Tech web site also
has a helpful dedicated "Directions" page: http://www.cttech.org/OBRIEN/directions/directions.htm
(this event was added to this calendar as of 9/16/2009)
OCTOBER 11, 2009,
Sunday, Stratford - Ryders Landing Car Cruise to
Benefit Merritt Parkway Conservancy, Ryders Landing, Exit 53
off of Merritt Parkway, 12 noon to 4pm; 10am-12 noon car
check-in. The Merritt Parkway Conservancy is a not-for-profit
organization working in partnership with other stakeholders to
revitalize and celebrate the Merritt Parkway. Registered cars
$10; $8 if pre-registered and paid by October 4th. Public $5 per
person; Children 12 years and under free. Great music, great
food, fun for the entire family. Trophies, peoples choice awards
at 3:30pm. Giveaways, dash plaques for the first 150 cars.
Cut-off year 1984. No tuner cars, no burnouts, no alcohol. Rain
Date October 25th. To pre-register: (203) 381-1327 Ext 15, Jill
Smyth Executive Director (203) 661-3255, jill@merrittparkway.org
. For more information about this event visit: http://www.merrittparkway.org/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 9/28/2009)
OCTOBER 11*,
2009,
Sunday, New Milford (* =
Rescheduled from August 23rd and August 30th and September 13th
and September 27th) - "Wheels and Wings 2009
," vintage automobile and aircraft show, at Candlelight
Farms Airport, New Milford, CT. Co-sponsored by the Housatonic
Valley Region AACA car club (http://hvrcarclub.org/default.aspx)
and the Black Horse Garage of Bridgeport (http://www.blackhorsegarage.com/).
Gates open at 8am, arrive by 11 if you wish to be judged. Late
arrivals welcome but not eligible to be judged; awards to be
given out by 1pm. Event info page (with a link to a
pre-registration page): http://www.blackhorsegarage.com/calendar.php
. Quoting from a heads-up we received about this event from Tim
Kelly (jtk6@hotmail.com)
dated 8/1/2009: "...The event (info)...mentioned...from the
Black Horse Garage's (web site), is really a neat
event--including cars and airplanes...." Sounds good Tim,
and thanks for the heads-up! *9/30/2009 UPDATES - We just
received another broadcast e-mail dated 9/29/2009 from an
HVR-AACA rep that poor weather conditions on September 27th
forced yet another reschedule--the new date for the event is now
Sunday, October 11th-and with a new "rain date" of
Sunday, October 18th--let's keep our fingers crossed that these
folks can finally get their car show in! As always, please
be sure to check with the Housatonic Valley Region AACA's web
site for all the latest car show updates: http://hvrcarclub.org/default.aspx
(this event was added to this calendar as of 8/3/2009;
significant updates, including the latest revised date of this
event, incorporated here as of 9/30/2009)
OCTOBER 17, 2009,
Saturday, New Britain - 2009 Klingberg Antique Auto
Show, presented by and to benefit Klingberg Family Centers.
Info: http://www.klingbergautoshow.org/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 9/28/2009)
OCTOBER 17, 2009,
Saturday, Plainfield (PRELIMINARY INFO, pending
confirmation from our friend Leo Andstrom) - "...Swap
Meet presented by The Friends of the Haul of Fame, Saturday,
October 17, 2009, at 'Handcraft,' Route 12, Plainfield, CT; watch
for signs off Exit 87, Route 395, 1 mile south of McDonald's on
Route 12...Food available on site; all vendor sites still only
$15 (20x30)...always plenty of good deals on: engines, tractors,
antiques, machinery, tools, collectibles...For more information
call: Larry Dudek 860-376-2306 evenings only, Todd Babbitt
860-376-6669 evenings only..." webmaster's note: The
above information was transcribed from a printed flyer that was
received within a correspondence postmarked 19 March 2009, from
our old friend Mr. Leo Andstrom of Plainfield, CT. Leo's
handwritten notes on the flyer (which, at the time was primarily
advertising the April 18th, 2009 version of this event) included
the following: "...Steve, can you put a notice of our FHF
(Friends of the Haul of Fame) 4/18/2009 Swap Meet (in your
calendar)?...Thanks, Leo.." Additional info - The
"Haul of Fame" is an extremely impressive antique
trucking museum that is located at 133 Packer Road, in
Canterbury, CT, telephone 860-546-6733; we were very fortunate to
have visited there many years ago, as part of a tour with the old
Shoreline Antique Auto Club. I've heard from Mr. Andstrom from
time to time in more recent years about the Haul of Fame, and I'm
glad to hear that it's still there and still functioning as a
museum. In all, it sounds like a good event, and benefits a
worthy cause--thanks again Mr. Andstrom for passing along the
event notice! (this event was added to this calendar as of
7/2/2009; please stay tuned for hopeful confirmation of this
event from Mr. Andstrom, which we will be sure to post here)
OCTOBER 18, 2009,
Sunday, Seymour – The Seymour Lions’ 40th
Annual Benefit Car Show; judged show, at M.P.I. Corporation,
Silvermine Industrial Park, route 67 & Cogwheel Lane,
Seymour, CT 06483. Rain date = October 25, 2009. Antique, custom,
stock, hot rod, muscle, street rod, classics, trucks; specialty
automotive vendors area. Info: Robert Barbieri 203-410-9401.
Discounted pre-registration available. (this event info came from
a flyer that was placed in our car at the Westbrook Labor Day
Weekend car show, and was added to this calendar as of 9/9/2009)
OCTOBER 25*,
2009,
Sunday, South Glastonbury (*
= Note Revised Date!) -
"...'Hot Rod & Kustom Fall Out IV'... 'pre-'63
traditional rods, kustoms, bikes...Elks Pavilion, 98 Woodland
Street, South Glastonbury, CT 06073...$10 per person, gates
10am...Rain date 10/24/2009...Art show, bands & continuous
music all day with DJ E-bomb, vendors, food, booze, and
more...Pre 1964 only hot rods, kustoms, stocks, race, and bikes,
unless prior approval...This is a show about true blue hot
rodding and the preservation of its roots. NO billet, modern high
tech street rods or trailer queens. You know the deal!..."
Info: http://www.hotrodfallout.com/
or 860-430-9580 (this event was added to this calendar as of
1/26/2009; additional event details, provided in a July '09
snail-mailing from organizer Ian Targonsky, were added here as of
7/16/2009; date revision updated here as of 10/22/2009)
NOVEMBER 8, 2009,
Sunday, Bristol - "...'20th Annual Fall Swap
Meet'...The Connecticut Street Rod Association presents its
20th Annual Fall Swap Meet. It will be held on November 8th, 2009
in the Lake Compounce parking lot, 6:00am to 3:00pm, rain or
shine. Saturday set ups are ok but no staying overnight; the
parking lot is lit and secure. Due to insurance regulations, no
one is allowed to drive a vehicle inside of the swap meet except
approved CSRA people. CSRA will be glad to assist anyone in
removing parts from the swap meet area. We do this free of charge
but will take donations for the CT Breast Cancer Research Fund.
Spectators $10 and free parking. 15'x20' vendor spots $40/each.
Cars for sale $20 & additional $20 for trailers. Take exit 31
off of I-84, from either direction, and follow the signs to the
swap meet. More info: call 203-697-9113 (this event was found at
the CSRA web site, www.csra.org,
and was added to this calendar as of 1/15/2009; the listing was
slightly revised to correct the date--thanks Steve Devito for the
heads-up!--as of 4/16/2009)
NOVEMBER 8, 2009,
Sunday, Branford - Branford Veterans Day Parade,
downtown Branford, CT. Quoting from a postcard received on
9/2/2009 from Branford Veterans Parade Committee Chairman Thomas
Yester: "...Dear Steve, The Branford Veterans Day Parade
will be on November 8th, Sunday. Assembly at the WWII Cenotaph.
Antique vehicles on Montowese Street or South Main Street facing
west. Parade will be going up South Main to Main Street west,
turning by Richlin, and returning east on Main Street through the
center of town. Key times: Assembly 1:00pm, Ceremonies 1:30pm;
Parade 2:00pm. Info: Tom Yester 203-488-8874..." Thanks Mr.
Yester for inviting antique autos back once again to participate
in this reverent occasion remembering and honoring our country's
military veterans who have given so much. (this event was added
to this calendar as of 9/4/2009)
NOVEMBER 14, 2009,
Saturday, Bridgeport - "...Annual Autumn Open
House, Black Horse Garage, 726 Union Avenue...Tour our full
service 40,000 square foot facility and view an amazing array of
vintage Ferraris, Jaguars, Aston Martins, Rolls Royces, Porsches,
Corvettes, Mustangs, Packards and many special interest
automobiles, ultra rare 1942 Nazi Amphibious Schwimmwagen, 1915
Hudson bullet tail racer, Jaguar XJ220 Supercar now under
restoration...Participate in technical sessions featuring Griots
Garage car care products and learn to detail your own car like a
pro...Griots Garage products available for purchase...Owners of
pre-1984 automobiles are encouraged to display their cars at no
charge in our large fenced-in parking area at this
family-oriented event...Admission is free; refreshments
available; great music, plenty of free parking...Located less
than 1 mile from I-95...Rain or shine...Info: 203-330-9604 or www.blackhorsegarage.com
..." webmaster's note: this listing was transcribed
exactly as it appeared in the CT event listings on the Special
Interest web site; looks like it might something interesting to
do on a day when there's not a lot of other old car stuff going
on... For your Mapquesting pleasure, the exact street address of
Black Horse Garage is 726 Union Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06607
(this event was added to this calendar as of 10/29/2009)
NOVEMBER 15, 2009,
Sunday, Southbury - "...Family Truckster Car
Show & Food Drive - Southbury - Nov 15... A Family
Truckster Car Show & Car Show has been announced for this
Sunday, November 15. The information is as follows: Location:
The Lodge parking lot - 1455 Southford Road, Southbury, CT... Date
& Time: Sunday, November 15 from 12pm - 5pm - rain or
shine... All makes and models of vehicle welcome - no admission
fee (just bring a non-perishable food item). Food donations to
benefit the Southbury Food Bank... "Dress up" your
vehicle for fall and have a chance to win a trophy... Kids come
and see the Southbury Police's newest incident command post and
have Child I.D. profiles done... For information call Tony or Ann
at Grand Prix Cigars at 203-262-4427..." webmaster's note:
What do you know-still more relatively local and cool-sounding
old car stuff-to-do still being discovered here in early November
2009! And this one benefits an excellent-sounding cause too--a
winning combination in our book! (this event was found listed at
the 'Brass City Cruisers' web site - http://www.brasscitycruisers.com/portal/
- and was added to this calendar as of 11/10/2009)
NOVEMBER 21, 2009,
Saturday, Shelton - "...'Feed The Need Tuner
Fe(a)st - Food Drive & Toys For Tots'...Saturday,
November 21st, 2pm-6pm, rain date Sunday November 22nd, at
RiverWalk Park, 100 Canal Street, Shelton, CT...$10 per car with
food or toy donation (non-perishable food items
only)...Registration starts at noon, 1st and 2nd
trophies...Proceeds to benefit the Shelton Jaycees, Spooner House
Shelter, The Valley Food Bank, and USMC Toys For Tots...Vendors
$10 for 15'x30' space; food vendors $35; vendors must
pre-reg..." webmaster's note: I was looking at the
Shelton Jaycees web site to get some information for a newsletter
feature on the August 30th antique car show that the Jaycees
held, and came across the flyer for this event. Sounds very cool,
and if you tune in the electronic flyer, from where I transcribed
the above information, you will also see classes listed for all
sorts of import AND American cars, and trucks too, along with an
array of "best of" awards to be presented also. I have
written to the organizers to see if "non-tuner" cars
are also welcomed to participate (I would suspect yes,
considering all the good causes that funds and donations are
being raised for), and will update this listing once I hear back
from them on that--but meanwhile, I would think that it'd be a
lot of fun to be able to get out with your old car to participate
in a car event at this time of year (when there is so little else
available for car people to do at this time of year). View the
online flyer for this event at: http://www.sheltonjaycees.org/files/tuner_fest_food_n_toy_drive1.pdf
- and the main Shelton Jaycees web site is www.sheltonjaycees.org
- and you can also e-mail the organization at: carshow@sheltonjaycees.org
*11/11/2009 UPDATES - Here's a very nice follow-up note we
just received, dated 11/11/2009, from Jim Nissen (carshow@sheltonjaycees.org)
of the Shelton Jaycees Tuner Fe(a)st Committee: "...Hi
Steve, Not sure if this is a second reply or not. If so please
forgive. YES any show vehicle can attend!... While this event is
pretty much Tuner Car oriented, all show vehicles are welcome and
we do have an 'Other' Show vehicle category... The concept behind
the Tuner Car orientation for this is we're 'testing the waters'
to gin up interest for a full-out Tuner Car specific show during
the warmer months... We've pretty much made up our minds. We are
definitely going to have our annual Antique and Classic Show
again in August of 2010. AND We're ALSO putting together the
plans to run a full out Tuner Event sometime in the Spring or
Summer... We're feeling like there are a good 30 to 40 categories
of late model Tuner Cars and it would just be impossible to
combine the two events. (We usually have 45-55 categories of the
Antiques & Classics)... We hope you can come out to our first
fall Tuner Fest/Food &Toy Drive! I've attached a flyer and
information about trophies. Please pass it along to anyone who
may be interested... Thanks for your email and thanks again for
the promotion at your web site! Jim Nissen (203) 521-2498, SJC's
Tuner Fest Committee Member..." Wow, very cool, and thanks
Jim for following up! We appreciate your welcome to
"all" sort of vehicles, and also applaud once again the
wonderful job you and your organization are doing to benefit the
list of very worthy charitable organizations. Anyone interested
in the FLYER and/or the SPONSOR LETTER, electronic copies of
which Jim attached to his e-mail, can also contact me and I will
be glad to send along an electronic (please e-mail me) or snail
mail a printed-out copy of either or both (please provide me with
your SASE). Go Shelton Jaycees! (this event was found at the
Shelton Jaycees web site, and was added to this calendar as of
10/26/2009; important updated information was added as of
11/12/2009)
NOVEMBER 28, 2009,
Saturday, Branford - "...'Tree Lighting and
Annual Parade' ...5pm...'Kick off the holiday season with the
Annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade. The parade leaves at 5pm
from Branford High School, and the tree lighting will immediately
follow on the Green. For more information or to join the parade,
call 203-488-8304. Rain date is November 29..." webmaster's
note: I've participated, with an old car, in these parades,
several times over the years, and have always had a fun time.
When I saw the above-transcribed information (appeared on page 39
of a recent New Haven Register/Shoreline Newspapers magazine,
"The Curious Tourist," Fall 2009 edition), and
with the Branford Recreation Department's phone number listed for
more information, I wrote to them, asking if antique autos might
again have an opportunity to participate in the parade.
Subsequently I received a very nice e-mail dated 11/2/2009, with
important information for old car folks who may be considering
participating, back from Mrs. Dale B. Izzo (dizzo@branford-ct.gov),
Assistant Director of the Branford Recreation Department, from
which I will excerpt some quotes here: "...We received your
letter last week and of course we would love to have you
participate in our parade again... I will be the head contact as
in year's past. Please let me know if you need further
information from me. Otherwise every thing is the same as it has
been. The parade will leave the High School at 5:00pm. Please if
you could let me know how many cars will be coming. This is such
a great even and I am glad that you have participated every year.
I look forward to seeing you in November..." So, to
reiterate, if you would like to participate in this fun parade
with your old car, you will need to get in touch with Mrs. Dale
B. Izzo (snail mail: c/o Branford Recreation Department, 46
Church Street, Branford, CT 06405; e-mail: dizzo@branford-ct.gov ;
telephone: 203-488-8304), and let her know who you are, what you
will be driving (and/or how many old cars there may be in your
party, who will be driving in the parade). Some other important
things about driving an old car in the Branford Holiday Parade
that I think are also very important to note are: 1) Now that the
clocks have "fallen back" again, it should be obvious
to you that most, if not all of this parade, takes place in
the dark--of course there are lots of street lights around
along the (relatively short) parade route, but it is my feeling
that your old car should have its own fully functioning lights
(that is: at least headlights, tail lights, and brake lights, as
a suggested minimum). 2) There are often some old car folks who
like to "dress up" their old cars with various
holiday-type decorations (tinsel garland, ribbons, etc.) for this
parade, so if you have the urge to do so, I think you should go
ahead with it! I, myself, have even experimented with some
working mini-Christmas tree lights on the car (need a voltage
inverter for your 12-volt car system in order for something like
that to work), but not sure how I might do it this year if I
don't happen to be driving our only 12-volt antique car (the rest
of our oldies are all 6-volt)...unless I bring along a
stand-alone 12-volt battery to hook everything up to... 3) Though
the parade route is pretty short--it's only from the High School
up to the Town Green, which, I'd guess is probably only about a
quarter of a mile or so--it does move slowly, so your old car
will be idling along for a decent period of time (a consideration
if your old car may be overheating-prone), AND you'll get to
exercise some of your (hopefully) highly-developed clutching
skills (if you're driving a manual transmission, that is) on one
fairly decent hill, leading up to where the Green is. So: Think
about all of these things, and BE PREPARED! Also, don't forget to
touch base ahead of time with Mrs. Izzo of the Branford Rec.
Department, as she requests all old car folks to do. That's about
it--perhaps I'll see you there! (this event was added to this
calendar as of 11/4/2009)
JANUARY 1, 2010,
Friday, "Everywhere" - Happy New Year and
Welcome to "Official Antique Status" all 1985 model
year vehicles!
JANUARY 15-17, 2010,
Friday-Sunday, Allentown (PENNSYLVANIA) - 20th Annual
Auto Mania, Agricultural Hall at Allentown Fairgrounds, North
17th/W. Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18104. "Pennsylvania's
Largest Heated Indoor Swap Meet & Memorabilia Show." New
hours of operation: Friday 12pm-9pm; Saturday 9am-6pm; Sunday
9am-3pm. Info: 717-215-0700 or e-mail to: tonyabilliii@yahoo.com -
web site: http://www.automaniashows.com/automania/index.html
(this event was added to this calendar as of 10/22/2009)
JANUARY 16, 2010,
Saturday, Hudson (MASSACHUSETTS) - 6th Annual
Mid-Winter Hot Rod & Drag Racing Nostalgia-Fest, Sunday,
2 to 7pm, at Elks Hall, Park Street, Hudson, MA. Admission $6.00.
Cash bar & BYO refreshments. "...Vintage drag racing and
hot rodding events on a giant screen...Join your old buddies for
a fun-filled winter 'gab-fest' about those good old days...bring
your memorabilia: photo albums, club jackets, plaques, videos,
DVDs, slides, stories, and whatever to share..." Door
prizes, vendors, commentators, 50/50 raffle. Info: Fred Hire
978-562-5589 or Fah60@comcast.net
(this event was added to this calendar as of 10/22/2009)
JANUARY 16-17, 2010,
Saturday-Sunday, West Springfield (MASSACHUSETTS) - 34th
Annual All-Automotive Swap Meet, Eastern States Exposition
Complex, 1305 Memorial Avenue, 8am-5pm both days. Info:
860-871-6376 or 268-1787 (this event was added to this calendar
as of 10/22/2009)
JANUARY 21-24, 2010,
Thursday-Sunday, Providence (RHODE ISLAND) - 2010
Northeast International Auto Show, Rhode Island Convention
Center, Providence, RI. Info: http://www.motortrendautoshows.com/providence/generalinfo.jsp
(this event was added to this calendar as of 10/22/2009)
JANUARY 29-31, 2010,
Friday-Sunday, Worcester (MASSACHUSETTS) - 28th
Annual Massachusetts International Auto Show, DCU Center, 50
Foster Street, Worcester, MA 01608. Info: http://www.worcesterautoshow.com/auto_show/index.html
(this event was added to this calendar as of 11/12/2009)
FEBRUARY 5-7, 2010,
Friday-Sunday, Hartford - 51st Annual Frank Maratta's
Auto & Cycle Show, Connecticut Expo Center. Info: http://www.fmautoshow.com/index.php
(this event was added to this calendar as of 11/12/2009)
FEBRUARY 26-28, 2010,
Friday-Saturday, Atlantic City (NEW JERSEY) - Atlantic
City Classic Car Show & Auction, presented by G. Potter
King. Info: www.acclassiccars.com
(this event was added to this calendar as of 10/22/2009)
APRIL 18, 2010,
Sunday, Fitchburg (MASSACHUSETTS) - Early Ford V8 Club
of New England "Spring Tune-Up" 40th Annual Swap Meet
& Car Show, Fitchburg Airport, Fitchburg, MA. "...All
Automotive Makes - Antiques - Classics - Rods - Customs - Trucks
- Automobila - Petrolania - Farm Tractors - Vintage toys... More
than one mile of vendor spaces!..." Info: http://clubs.hemmings.com/CLUBSITES/earlyfordv8newengland/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 11/12/2009)
APRIL 25, 2010,
Sunday, Berlin - Summer Knights 19th Annual Car Show
& Swap Meet, Berlin Fairgrounds, Berlin, CT. Info: http://www.summerknights.org/
or 860-670-8532 (this event was added to this calendar as of
11/12/2009)
JUNE 5-6, 2010,
Saturday-Sunday, Greenwich - Greenwich Concours
d'Elegance, Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, Greenwich, CT. Info: http://www.greenwichconcours.com/Main.htm
or Greenwich Concours d'Elegance, 30 Sumner Road, Greenwich, CT
06831, phone/fax 203-618-9460 or e-mail GreenwichConcour@aol.com
(this event was added to this calendar as of 11/12/2009)
JUNE 6, 2010,
Sunday, Windsor Locks - 24th Annual 4-Cs Auto Show
& Aircraft Exhibit, at the New England Air Museum, 10am
to 3pm (Museum open until 5pm), "...for antique, classic,
special interest, sports cars, & street rods...", dash
plaques to the first 200 cars. Show car admission $5 (includes
driver & passengers); general admission $10, seniors $9,
children 4-11 $5, under 4 free (admission includes Air Museum and
car show). Food and drinks available for purchase. Location: New
England Air Museum, Bradley International Airport, Route 75,
Windsor Locks, CT; I-91, Exit 40 & follow the signs; phone
860-623-3305 or www.neam.org.
Car show information: John Bajumpaa 860-623-3906 or jfbajumpaa@aol.com or Phil
Hamilton 860-526-5729, or Connecticut Council of Car Clubs, P.O.
Box 1433, Avon, CT 06001-1433, www.ctccc.net
(this event was added to this calendar as of 10/29/2009)
JULY 25, 2010,
Sunday, Guilford - 32nd Annual 'Time Machines 2010'
Antique Auto Show & Flea Market, presented by the CT Area
Classic Thunderbird Club, at the Guilford Fairgrounds, Guilford,
CT. Info: http://www.geocities.com/tbirdsofconn/timemach.html
(this event was added to this calendar as of 11/12/2009)
OCTOBER 6-9, 2010,
Wednesday-Saturday, Hershey (PENNSYLVANIA) - AACA
Eastern Division National Fall Meet (a.k.a.: "Hershey
Holy Week"), presented by the Hershey Region AACA. Info: http://www.hersheyaaca.org/
(this event was added to this calendar as of 10/22/2009)
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CRUISE NIGHTS
IMPORTANT: Since the world of
Cruise Night listings seems to be especially filled with old,
out-of-date information--which has, on occasion, led to
frustrating drives to non-existent cruises (we speak from direct
personal experience!)--we've decided to do our best to only list confirmed
listings (though we still urge you to call ahead
before making any long trips, since we cannot guarantee
anything), which we'll clearly highlight with a noticeable
color--we used fuchsia for confirmed '08's--and are going back to red for
the confirmed '09's since that's what we've also been doing for the 2009
car show listings above... Anyway, now that it's the New Year, if
you have any confirmed
2009 cruise event listings, please
send us
yours--especially those
Shoreline-oriented, for inclusion here--Thanks!
SUNDAYS (every third, starting April 19th), Hebron (confirmed for 2009)
- Connecticut Street Croozers' Teds IGA 2009 Croozes.
"...Every third Sunday afternoon, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, at
the Ted's IGA on Route 66 in Hebron, CT... dates: April 19th, May
17th, June 21st, July 19th, August 16th, and September 20th,
2009... Raffles, trophies, music, food, nice cars... No year
restrictions, hot rods, classics, trucks, antiques, all years
welcome... Visit us at http://ct-streetcroozers.com
... or additional info available by e-mail: info@ct-streetcroozers.com
..." (this cruise listing was found at the
"OldRide.com" web site - specifically: http://www.oldride.com/events/3258496.html
- and with additional details found at the CT Street Croozers'
web site; it was added to this calendar as of 3/7/2009)
MONDAYS, New London (confirmed
for 2009) - Ocean Beach Park KOOL101 Classic
Car Cruise Night, starts Monday, May 18, 2009. "...Every
Monday night throughout the summer, it's the "KOOL101
Classic Car Cruise Night." Bring the whole family down and
swing to the oldies during the Cruise Night Classic Car Show. A
live DJ spins the sounds of the '50s and '60s while a parade of
Classic Cars lines the Boardwalk. Play a round of miniature golf
or ride the rides for a special Cruise Night price of $1.01. Cap
off the evening with a Carvel ice cream cone. And parking is
free!..." Be sure to check the Ocean Beach Park official web
site for more info: http://www.ocean-beach-park.com/
and detailed directions to Ocean Beach Park in New London can
also be found at: http://www.ocean-beach-park.com/contact.htm
. We wish to thank Dave Sugrue of O.B.P. for his helpfully
following up with us after we inquired about the 2009 O.B.P.
cruising season--in his note dated 2/12/2009, Dave wrote:
"...Steve, Great to hear from you...just another sign that
spring is coming. Our plan is to start the KOOL101 Classic Car
Cruise night on Monday May 18th. We appreciate anything you can
do to spread the word, and look very forward to seeing you
then...Dave Sugrue, Ocean Beach Park..." We sure look
forward to getting back to O.B.P. again in '09! We also
appreciate the support that Andy Russell and all of the KOOL 101
folks give to this wonderful Shoreline summertime tradition; be
sure to tune in WKNL at 100.9 FM, a.k.a.: "KOOL 101,"
and also their web site at: http://www.kool101fm.com/
(this event listing was added to this calendar as of 2/13/2009)
MONDAYS, Shelton (confirmed
for 2009) - Classic Car Cruise at White Hills
Plaza, starts Monday, April 27, 2009. White Hills Plaza is
located at the corner of Route 110 and Maple Street, in Shelton,
CT. The event is organized and sponsored by ‘Round Town
Cruisers, www.roundtowncruisers.com.
"...Every Monday night, weather permitting--check our web
site if you're not sure…6-9pm...Great music, great food, fun
for the entire family...50/50 raffle & giveaways, cut-off
year: 1975...no alcohol, no burnouts......" webmaster’s
note: Thanks to Rob Steller of the ‘Round Town Cruisers
who confirmed this event for 2009, via his e-mail dated
2/19/2009; here are excerpts: “…We are having the
cruise at the same location (White Hills Plaza) on Mondays and
the first cruise should be on April 27th, going through
October... Thanks for the support, Bob…” Thanks Bob for
the updates and we’ll definitely look forward to checking
out the event this coming season! (this cruise listing was added
to this calendar as of 2/19/2009)
MONDAYS, North Haven (appears
to be confirmed for 2009) - Monday Night
Cruises, Walgreens, behind Dairy Queen, on Washington Avenue,
6-9pm, every Monday night (starting May 18th), thru September
28th. Presented by Annex Classic Cruisers. DJ, 50/50 raffles and
trophies. Info: 304-623-7815 (this cruise listing was found at
the Special Interest web site and added to this calendar as of
5/10/2009)
MONDAYS, Branford (appears
to be confirmed for 2009) - "...Cruise
Night At Rita's Italian Ice And TNT Seafood, 269 East Main
Street, Every Monday To October 26th, DJ, Raffle, No Cut Off
Date, Good Food, Italian Ice, Ice Cream, Fun Starts At 6pm, Info:
(203) 488-3263..." webmaster's note: This listing was
transcribed directly from the Special Interest web site. I was
alerted about this event by a mention of it over the DJ's public
address system at the May 16th East Haven Trolley Museum car
show, and then also, upon driving by the Rita's/TNT restaurant
location later that day, seeing a sign out in front of the place,
advertising the cruise night. So, it does indeed appear to be
happening! I do not know who organizes the event, though the
telephone number that was included with the listing appears to be
the main number for the restaurant. (this cruise listing was
added to this calendar as of 5/16/2009)
MONDAYS (2nd of the month, thru Sept 14th), Stratford
(appears to be confirmed for 2009)
- "...Ryders Landing Shopping Center Car Cruise, 88
Ryders Lane, Merritt Parkway Exit 53, 5:30-9:30pm, antiques, hot
rods, and customs. Free admission, food and music. $5 discount
coupon to any of 3 Ryders Landing Restaurants for all registered
participants who bring qualifying cars (1 coupon per car, good
only night of event); to pre-register car no charge call Gerry
Pelletier 203-381-1327 ext 15 or gpelletier@rydershealth.com
..." (this cruise listing was found at the Special Interest
web site and added to this calendar as of 7/30/2009)
TUESDAYS (1st of the month), Montville (confirmed for 2009)
- "Cruisin' 2009 - A Blast From The Past,"
presented by Yesteryear of Oakdale Auto Club... "...Pre-1978
vehicles; special interest vehicles, classic and antique cars,
antique drivers too!...At 'The Dinosaur Place' at Nature's Art,
1650 Route 85, Montville, CT...1st Tuesday of the month: May 5,
June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1...No rain dates...Time is
from 6:30pm 'til...Free for the whole family...Please no alcohol
or burnouts..." Additional info - Check the Nature's
Art events page: http://thedinosaurplace.com/events/index.shtml
- where there is also a link to the online flyer for the event: http://thedinosaurplace.com/events/pdf/Cruisin_09.pdf
- and there is also a directions page in case you're not sure how
to get there: http://thedinosaurplace.com/plan/directions.shtml
(this cruise listing was added to this calendar as of 4/22/2009)
TUESDAYS, Essex (confirmed
for 2009) - "...Essex
Fire Engine Company No. 1 Cruise Nights, every Tuesday,
5pm-8pm, May 12th-Sept. 29th. There will be food, games, DJ,
trophies, prizes, 50/50 raffle, and more! Hosted by The Misfit
Cruisers. Exit 3 off Route 9. Trucks, tractors, Classic Cars, Hot
Rods, Works in Progress, and Motorcycles are welcome! 'The Essex
Fire Engine Co. No. 1 and Cruise Staff will not be held
responsible for damages, lost items, or injuries that may occur.'
Information call Don at (cell) 860-388-7678 or (home)
860-526-2605..." webmaster's note: The information
presented here about this event was transcribed from a printed
flyer that we received via the snail mail in mid-May 2009, sent
to us by our long-time old-car friend Scott Macgregor of
Westbrook; Scott sent it to us postmarked May 13, 2009--thanks
Scott! (this cruise listing was added to this calendar as of
5/16/2009)
WEDNESDAYS, Westbrook (confirmed
for 2009) - Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers'
'Cruise Nights 2009 at Harbour Seal Restaurant' (the
former "Marty's"/"Ray's" Cruise Nights-same
location), every Wednesday, 5:30pm to 8:30pm, Route 1, Boston
Post Road, Westbrook, CT. Quoting from an e-mail dated 3/6/2009
from Lucille of the Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers:
"Our start up date will be May 13th, thru Sept 9th...Hope to
see you cruisin soon!" Street rods, Customs, Classics,
Antiques; Awards weekly; Hula-hoop contest for the children
June-July-August. "Cruise with us the '50s way on Long
Island Sound." For more information: 203-457-0789, or http://www.shorelinecruiserssrtc.com/
(this cruise listing was added to this calendar as of 1/9/2009;
updated kickoff and ending dates were added to this listing as of
3/7/2009)
WEDNESDAYS, Norwalk (confirmed
for 2009) - Norwalk Car Cruise,
"...April 29 - October 21, 2009, every Wednesday, Norwalk,
CT Car Cruise...Wednesday night weekly cruises now at the
Driftwood Diner/HSBC Bank parking lot 171 Post Road, Darien,
across from Cookhouse Restaurant...Just off exit 13, I-95...
Sponsored by Coachmen Rod & Custom Car Club. Show cars &
vehicles 1983 or older & special interest cars after 1983; no
tuner cars. Trophies & door prizes at every cruise... 6-9pm -
Food - Lots of Fun!... Nick 203-762-0169..." webmaster's
note: this info was transcribed exactly from http://www.coachmenrodandcustom.com/cruisecalendar.htm
- and we wish to give special acknowledgement to SAAC web site
watcher Steve Devito for the heads-up about this change from the
former "Hank Mays" location for this event (reference
his e-mail message of 6/2/2009)--thanks again Steve! (this cruise
listing was originally added to this calendar as of 1/8/2009; the
listing was completely revised, due to a change in location, as
of 6/4/2009)
WEDNESDAYS (every third, starting April 15th),
Colchester (confirmed for
2009) - Good Times Motoring
Club 'Third Wednesday' Cruises on the Colchester Town Green.
"...The first 2009 Cruise on the Colchester Green will be
April 15th, starting about 5pm--Get a break from Tax Day!...The
following Cruise (dates) will be: May 20th, June 17th, July 15th,
August 19th, September 16th, and October's is 'TBA.'... Rain date
is the following Wednesday-check the GTMC's web page for
postponements: http://www.goodtimesmotoring.com/
..." The Good Times Motoring Club can also be reached by
e-mailing to: bdora@goodtimesmotoring.com
or by snail mail at:: 28 Amston Road, Colchester, CT 06415. Additional
info: From what I can see, the Colchester Town Green appears
to be located approximately at the intersections of CT Routes 16
and 85, and just a short distance off of Connecticut Route 2 exit
#18 (then follow Linwood Avenue, a.k.a. Rt. 16 a short distance
east to reach the Green). The roughly triangular-shape Green is
physically bounded by Main Street, Hayward Avenue, and Norwich
Avenue. We've participated in this cruise in the past, and there
is usually one heck of turnout of beautiful old cars, and a
really "happening scene" in general! (this cruise
listing was added to this calendar as of 3/24/2009)
WEDNESDAYS, Stratford (confirmed
for 2009) - Dead End Boys Car Club Weekly
Cruise at Harborside Bar & Grill. Quoting from an e-mail
dated 4/3/2009 from Tony Cervone (CThemick@aol.com):
"...Hello, my name is Tony Cervone, and I'm representing the
Dead End Boys from CT Car Club. We will be holding a weekly
cruise on Wednesdays, starting April 15th, and going to October,
at the Harborside Bar and Grill on Ferry Blvd. in Stratford, CT,
fro 6-9pm. The cruise will be open to any cars born before 1984.
A cruise style menu will be offered with good music and good
friends. Thank you--would you please add this to your
calendar--thanks again... Tony..." Additional info -
Harborside's actual street address is 946 Ferry Boulevard,
Stratford, CT 06614--I believe they are directly adjacent to the
Housatonic River, on the Stratford side (right across from the
Devon section of Milford), and their web site is located at: http://www.harborsidebargrill.com/
(there is a "Directions" link at their web site that is
also helpful). Incidentally that Route 1 bridge that spans the
Housatonic adjacent to the restaurant is the very beautiful and
very historic "Washington Bridge," and I'll bet you get
a great view of it from the Harborside Bar & Grill--it was
reportedly constructed in 1921, and more information about it is
viewable at this web site: http://www.past-inc.org/historic-bridges/movable-washington-right.html
(this cruise listing was added to this calendar as of 4/7/2009)
WEDNESDAYS, West Haven (appears
to be confirmed for 2009) - Wednesday Night
Cruises, starting on April 29th, at the Savin Rock Conference
Center, next to Jimmie's Restaurant, 6 Rock Street (near the
intersection of Captain Thomas Boulevard and Kelsey Avenue.
"...The Shoreline Time Machines Car Club invites you to
Cruise back into the '50s, every Wednesday night. Come to a
friendly & fun cruise at the West Haven Conference Center at
Old Savin Rock. From 6-10pm, all pre-1972 custom cars, street
rods, muscle cars, special interest cars, and light trucks are
welcome. Come join the fastest growing cruise in CT. See what
they're all talking about. Great music, feature car ever week,
giveaways, and more..." Info: http://www.shorelinetimemachines.com/
or management@shorelinetimemachines.com
(this cruise listing was added to this calendar as of 5/10/2009)
WEDNESDAYS, Northford (appears
to be confirmed for 2009) - Amato's Northford
Gathering presents "Cruisin' At Amato's," every
Wednesday night from 5-8pm. "...Last week more than 30 cars
joined us..." (wording from the big display ad that appeared
in the May 22, 2009 edition of the Totoket Times
newspaper--click HERE
to see a scan of the actual display ad). Food, entertainment,
fun! Weather-permitting! 1979 cut-off. "...Come and enjoy a
cruise like only Amato can provide!..." webmaster's note:
Thanks to a North Branford friend who saw the Totoket Times
ad for this event, and saved that particular newspaper issue to
pass along to me. I also have to thank a person at the Totoket
Times (http://totokettimes.com/)
who wrote back to me in response to an e-mailed inquiry that I
sent to them; quoting from a follow-up e-mail dated 5/29/2009
received from frank (totokettimes@comcast.net):
"...Amato's on Forest Rd in Northford will be holding cruise
nights every Wednesday evening...has reported they usually have
anywhere from 30 cars and up..." And in another follow-up
note dated 6/2/2009, he wrote: "...tell him where you heard
about it..." Amato's Northford Gathering is located at 730
Forest Road (which is also CT Route 22), Northford, CT 06472,
telephone 203-484-0028 (restaurant) or 203-484-5050 (catering
facility). (this cruise listing was added to this calendar as of
6/6/2009)
THURSDAYS, Northford (appears
to be confirmed for 2009) - "...May 14th and
every Thursday from 5:30 to 8:30 at Lombardi's Family
Restaurant, Rt. 17 in Northford, CT, just north of the center
of Northford on Route 17...50/50, trophies, games, food discount
to cruisers...Music by The Doo Wop DJ and Rockin Rosie...Call
203-484-2535..." Additional info: For you
Mapquesters, the actual street address of Lombardi's Family
Restaurant is 1874 Middletown Avenue (which is also CT Rt. 17),
Northford, CT 06472. (this cruise listing was found at the102.9FM
WDRC "Cruisin' News" web page and was added to this
calendar as of 5/6/2009)
THURSDAYS, Westerly (RHODE
ISLAND; confirmed for 2009) - "...'Classic
Car Cruise Nights at Misquamicut Beach', Thursdays May
through September, 5:30pm till dusk, at Paddy's Bayside Lot, 159
Atlantic Avenue, Misquamicut Beach..." (this cruise listing
was found at http://www.misquamicut.org/events.html
- and was added to this calendar as of 3/7/2009)
FRIDAYS, Milford (confirmed
for 2009) - Blood Sweat & Gears Car Club's 'Friday
McDonald's Cruise Nights', every Friday starting May 1st,
6:00pm-on. Location: McDonald's Restaurant, 1376 Boston Post
Road, Milford, CT (right by the CT Post Mall). More info: http://www.bloodsweatandgearscarclub.com/
(this cruise listing was added to this calendar as of 1/9/2009)
FRIDAYS (see list of specific dates), Middlefield (appears to be confirmed for 2009)
- "...Nostalgia Car Cruise Night at Guida's
Drive-In, 484 Meriden Road, 5-8:30pm, (starting) May
29th...other dates: June 12th, June 26th, July 10th, July 24th,
August 7th, August 21st, September 11th, and October 3rd
(Saturday Early Cruise)...Turn back the clock and again join
Guida's Drive-In and the ThunderRods Car Club for a night of fun.
Guida's is a real '50s Drive-In restaurant. Also, back by popular
demand is the always popular DJ playing the best of '50s and '60s
music...trophies, trivial contests, giveaways, 50/50 raffle, and
goodie bags...best of all--no admission fee...fun for the whole
family--just come to have good food and great times...bring your
classic cars, street rods, muscle cars, nostalgic race cars;
cut-off year 1985...sponsored by Guida's and The ThunderRods Car
Club. Info: George 203-238-2035; show inclement weather info:
860-614-4130 or 860-614-4131..." Additional info - We
located the ThunderRods Car Club's online home, which has a ton
of info about this very long-running local automobile enthusiast
organization--you'll love browsing their interesting web site: http://www.thunderrodsct.com/
- Also, Guida's Restaurant has a very nice, all-new web site,
where the 2009 cruise night series is also mentioned, along with
a few kool car pictures from past cruises there-be sure to check
'em out online at: http://www.newguidasrestaurant.com/
(this cruise listing was found at the Special Interest web site
and added to this calendar as of 5/6/2009)
SATURDAYS (every other, starting May 9th), Wallingford
(confirmed for 2009)
- Cruise Nights 2009: Presented by the F.O.R.D. Car
Club of Wallingford. The F.O.R.D. Club Saturday night cruises
are back!! Come and join us for our 17th season of cruising at On
Track Karting, 984 North Colony Road (Route 5) just off of exit
66 on Rt. 15 in Wallingford. Our first cruise for 2009 will be on
Saturday May 9th, then the cruises will be held every other
Saturday thru October, with a rain date of the following
Saturday. The cruise runs from 4:30 to 8:30 pm and features lots
of parking, oldies music, 50/50 raffle, giveaways. Food and drink
are available and three trophies will be awarded on every cruise
night. Sorry, no motorcycles allowed. There is no cutoff date,
but the F.O.R.D. Club does reserve the right to refuse entry to
any vehicle. For additional info you can call (860) 347-1671 or
(203) 294-9309. (this cruise listing was received via an e-mail
press release from our friend Jack Danovich of the F.O.R.D. Club
dated 3/6/2009, and was added to this calendar as of 3/7/2009)
SATURDAYS, Monroe (appears
to be confirmed for 2009) - "Monroe
Street Rodders Cruise Night at Bill's Doo-Wop Drive-In",
every Saturday, 4/11/2009-10/10/2009, 5:00-9:00pm, at Bill's
Doo-Wop Drive-In, Route 111, Monroe, CT. Cut off year 1980. Hot
rods, classics, muscle cars, street rods, customs." webmaster's
note: I was at Champion Awards in Milford recently ordering
an award plaque for another hobby project, and saw a paper flyer
with the above information posted in their window. I subsequently
found the event listed on a web site called "Redneck
Rodders" - http://redneckrodders.com/id11.html
- where this additional information was provided:
"...Trophies To Be Awarded, 50/50 Raffle, Doo-Wop Music,
Great Food/Beverages, Sponsored By Monroe Street Rodders And
Remember When Doo-Wop Music And Old Cars..." I also looked
up the address for "Bill's Doo-Wop Drive-In," and found
it to be located at 431 Monroe Turnpike (which is also Route
111), Monroe, CT 06498 (for you Mapquesters), and incidentally,
the place has gotten excellent reviews for their food! I was not
able to find any contact information for the Monroe Street
Rodders, nor was there any phone number provided on the flyer for
any additional information. (this cruise listing was added to
this calendar as of 4/1/2009)
This Calendar is originated and periodically
updated by the Shoreline Antique Auto Connection, a
not-for-profit enterprise run for antique auto enthusiasts, by
antique auto enthusiasts. As the information presented here is
gleaned from a WIDE variety of sources, there is no way we can
vouch for the truth or accuracy of anything, and we STRONGLY
suggest you get in touch with the applicable event contacts
listed, to make sure the event is indeed going to be held
(especially before you make a long trip to attend!). Thank you.
SAAC, P.O. Box 3353, Stony Creek, CT 06405, e-mail CommonGear@aol.com, web site http://home.comcast.net/~shorelinesteve/SAACMainPage.html . Please send your CT Shoreline-area event listings
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