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AVON: Wednesday Nights at Avon Old Farms Inn, corner of Route 44 and Nod Road (at the base of Avon Mountain) 5:30- Dusk every Wednesday. Enjoy the evening with food and drink. Show car participants may purchase appetizers at half-price. Music. Co-Sponsored by Valley Collector Car Club, Inc. and The Summer Knights.
BERLIN: The Over the Hill Gang, CT will host a cruise every Thursday at Arby's on the Berlin Turnpike 6pm until ?....DJ, trophies, games, raffle. Hot rods, muscle cars, pro street & antiques welcome. No booxze or burnouts. Visit www.overthehillgangct.bizland.com for details.
BETHEL: Sycamore Cruise Night every Saturday night on Greenwood Ave, 6-9pm. Trophies, door prizes and dj music sponsored by the Sycamore Knights. For information call 203-748-2716. Visit www.sycamoredrivein.com.
CHESHIRE: Sunday Night Cruise presented by Blackstone Irish Pub at Grace's Restaurant, 1678 Meriden-Waterbury Road (Route 322) Milldale. Enjoy a fun night with good food, music and classic cars! For information call Jay at 203-5637-5503.
COLCHESTER: The Goodtimes Motoring Club - every third Wednesday with the rain date the following Wedensday thru October on the green in Colchester. Please be advised new for this year with regrets no vehicles 1986 and newer will be allowed on the green no exceptons as we try to reduce over crowding by newer vehicles.
ENFIELD: The Country Diner hosts its weekly MOTORCYCLE cruise night every Tuesday evening, 6pm-9pm. All cycles of makes and models welcome, music by Renegade Entertainment - prizes, contests, food specials - call 860-763-5338.
MANCHESTER: Weekly Cruise Nights at Guido's, Broad Street. Cruise nights are every Monday at 6 and bike night is every Wednesday at 6.
MANCHESTER: Open Classic Cruise Night at City Joe's every Sunday 4:30-7. 11 Tolland Turnpike, Manchester.
MIDDLEBURY: Perrotti's Pizza - junction of Routes 188 and 64 - Middlebury, CT 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month - 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Vehicle cut-off: 1980 Door Prizes / Food / Music / Trophies Sponsored By Brass City Cruisers, Info: Jerry Covino, (203) 754-9207 Or (203) 578-0353, www.brasscitycruisers.com.
MIDDLEFIELD: Guidas Drive-In & The ThunderRods Car Club Car Show, Guidas Drive-In, 484 Meriden Road, Every Other Friday Night 5PM - 8:30PM. July 9th, 23rd, August 6th, 20th, Then On September 10th And Saturday October 2nd, Voted #1 Nostalgia Car Cruise, DJ Playing The Best Of The 50's & 60's, Trophies, Trivia Contest Giveaways, 50/50 & Goodie Bags, Free Admission, Fun For The Whole Family, Cut Off Year 1990, For Info Call George (203) 238-2035, Show Inclement Weather (860) 614-4130 Or (860) 614-4131
NAUGATUCK: Quiznos - Cross Pointe Plaza - 799 New Haven Road - Naugatuck, CT Every other Friday night - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Vehicle cut-off date: 1980 Door Prizes / Food / Music / Trophies / Cruiser Games Sponsored By Brass City Cruisers, Info: Jerry Covino, (203) 754-9207 Or (203) 578-0353, www.brasscitycruisers.com
NORTHFORD: Every Wednesday night, 5:30 to 8:30 at Lombardi's Family Restaurant Rt 17 in Northford Ct Just North of the center of Northford on Rt 17. 50/50, Trophies, Games, food discount to cruisers. Music by The Doo Wop DJ & Rockin' Rosie call: (203) 484-2535
NORTH HAVEN: Luigi's Apizza 323 Washington Ave North Haven, (across from the Athenia Diner) ., Every Sunday Night, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.,Music By the Doo Wop DJ,Door Prizes, Trophies given out every week, Games, Come try your luck at our fan belt toss. Spectators are welcome, Sorry no Imports, No cut- off date, we reserve the right to refuse any vehicle. No Bikes, No Booze, No Burnouts Not sure about the weather you could call Frank 203-410-4559 of Luigi's 203-234-9666.
SHELTON: Round Town Cruisers of CT Cruise Night at the center at Split Rock, 704 Bridgeport Avenue. 6p-9p continuing every Tuesday through October. All classics, customs, muscle cars, hot rods welcome - cut off date 1980. Trophy night every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Music, 50/50, giveaways, door prizes - visit www.roundtowncruisers.com for more info.
SOMERS: Rich's Drive In cruise night at the Pleasant View Cafe & Golf Center, 430 South Road, Rt 83, Somers, Conn,every Thursday from 6pm to 9pm. Good food, Trophies, Giveaways, D.J. Jim playing good tunes, good family fun. No burnouts or bad attitudes.
For more info contact Carter at (860) 749-3917 Tri-Town Cruzers, Inc. (join us on Facebook)
SOUTHINGTON: Weekly cruise nights at Toby's Drive In 1244 Meriden Avenue. Cruise nights are every Tuesday at 6 and bike night is every Wednesday at 6. 102.9 DRC-FM is always playing inside and out! Great food, good Yankee and Red Sox memories!
TORRINGTON: McDonald's Cruise Night. Every Friday thru October 1, 693 Main Street (K-Mart Plaza), Torrington. 5:30-9:30 PM. Organized by The "Original" Twilite Cruisers. DJ, Trophies, Food, Prizes. Admission is free. For more information contact Kathy at (860) 309-9019 or krzkat642@hotmail.com.
VERNON: Every Friday night at Golfland in Vernon, CT 5-9 p.m. through end of September, 2010..great food, dj playing oldies, raffles...All monies raised go to designated charities. This season's charities are: Channel 3 Kids Camp, Kid Safe, Cornerstone Foundation - Shelter, Protector of Animals...Each driver receives an extra driver's ticket by donating an item of clothing for our Disabled Vets OR donate a canned food item for the food pantry. (860)871-6382 for information.
WALLINGFORD: Duchess Restaurant every other Sat Nite No Rain Dates Sponsored by The Saturday Nite Cruizers of Wallingford. Rockin tunes by:The Doo Wop DJ. Trophies, Door Prizes, Games, Great Food.50/50 Drawing, Call Frank@ 860-347-1671 for more info.
WALLINGFORD: Ct. Road Lancers Classic Car Club~~~2010 Cruise Schedule at Captain Seas Restaurant 905 North Colony Rd (Rt 5) Wallingford Ct Held On Thursday Nights 5:00 PM -- 9:00 PM June 24,July 8, July 22, Aug. 5, Aug. 19, Sept 9 and Sept 23, With a final CRUISE Sunday Oct 10 1:00 -- 4:00 pm Music by -- D.J. Don. Come Join The LANCERS For GOOD TIMES, GOOD FRIENDS AND NICE CARS.
WESTBROOK: Cruisin at Harbour Seal (former Marty's Cruise Nights). Our 14th year! Every Wednesday thru Sept 1st. 5:30 to 8:30 Hosted by the Shoreline Recycled Teenage cruisers Street rods, customs,classics & antiques Awards weekly Come cruise with us on Long Island Sound. For more information: www.shorelinecruiserssrtc.com or 203-457-0789 -203-488-3242
WEST HAVEN: Shoreline Cruise Time Machines cruise night at West Haven Conference Center on Wednesday Night 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Soda, Coffee. Give aways, D.J. Music. Walks on the Boardwalk. Next to Jimmies' Rest. and across the street from Turk's Restaurant.
WETHERSFIELD: Connecticut Street Legends Car Club presents a Cure For The Sunday Night Blues! Sunday Nite Cruisin'On The Silas Deane at the HomeTown Buffet.1267 Silas Deane Hwy., Weth. Ct. 5:00---8:00PM. June 27, July 11 & 25, Aug.1, 15,& 29, September 12 & 26.( Weather permitting,if in doubt call HomeTown Buffet 860-721-6477. If cancelled,then come to the next scheduled cruise night date.) Enjoy Good Music-- Good Company,Trophys-50-50,Food Available.Parking for 200 cars.As always,NO ALCOHOL PERMITTED.
WINDSOR: Bart's welcomes Dreamz ii Reality Motor Sports, presented by Porter and Chester Institute, to 55 Palisado Ave every Tuesday Night from April 20, 2010-September. D.J, raffles, trophies and dinner specials from Bart's Drive In and The Beanery at Bart's. All cars welcome. Check out their site for amazing cars and bikes which we will be hosting from 5:30-8:00. http://www.dreamziireality.com/ or www.bartsdrivein.com
WINDSOR: Come enjoy classic Hot Rods as Windsor Federal Savings and the C.A.R.B.S of Hartford host annual cruise nights every Wednesday night throughout the summer. Dinner specials by Bart's Drive In and The Beanery at Barts. Cruise car and spectator raffles and trophies No Admission Music by D.J. Barry 5:00-8:00pm. For more info see www.carbsofhartford.com or www.bartsdrivein.com
September 11: The Wilcox Technical High School in Meriden is having a car show this Saturday, 9/11 from 9-3 at Wilcox in Meriden. The team really needs funds for equipment and supplies. The admission price is $3 and food will be available to purchase. Also, if any listeners would like to enter their car or bike the donation price is $10 and they can just show up on Saturday morning.
September 11: Holy Name of Jesus Church presents their 3rd annual Car Show from 10am-2pm, sponosred by the Men's Society in conjunction with a tag sale held at the church hall on 9/11 and 9/12. 1950 Barnum Aavenue Stratford (rain date 9/18 10a-2p). Great music, food and fun; chidren under 12 receive a free raffle ticket. Car admission $10 day of show, trophies awarded in two categories: cars 25 years and older, 25 years and under. For more information email lawman56@optonline.net.
September 12: 31ST ANNUAL MUSTANG POWER SHOW Mustangs Unlimited 440 Adams Street Manchester, CT 06040 Please NOTE: The Show Car Entrance is at 579 Middle Turnpike West (Rt-44A) on the left-hand side of the school building. Rain date: September 19, 2010 - Located, approximately 1.2 miles East of I-84, at Exit-60. There will be over 30 Classes in Five Divisions, for ALL YEARS and MODELS of Mustangs, Shelbys and Mustang based Aftermarket Specialties ONLY, Stock, Modified or Custom. (Modified or Custom Mustangs may be non-Ford Powered) Show Car Registrations: 9:00 to 11:30 AM Entry fee: $15.00 Trophies Awarded abut 3:30 PM. Spectators welcome, Admission is FREE! (Sorry, NO Vendor Spaces.) Nancy Ferrauto 403-6307
September 17: The Torrington Lion's Club 4th Annual Benifit Car Show, * Friday Sept 17th 2010* 5 to 9 pm Main Street, Downtown Torrington. Enjoy Torrington's Historic charm while supporting the lion's club. We'd love to see your car at our show.Motorcycle's are also welcome, $10.00 for cars, $5.00 for motorcycles, To benifit lion's club charities Food, Music, Trophys * NO CUT OFF DATE * For more Information Call John Liuiza @ (860)921-3298 Please consider Helping support our local Food Bank, Bring a Non-perishable food item to the car show.
September 18: Cruise against Cancer at Honeywell, 12 Clintonville Road in Northford from 9am-2pm (raindate Sunday 9/19). $10 vehicle registration fee, $3 genera admission, kids 12 and under free. All proceeds beneit Hospital of St. Raphael. For more information contact Lissette at 203-867-5524.
October 2: The New Britain Downtown District and Constitution State Classics car club will host the 4th annual Downtown Car show at Central Park. Hours are 9am to 3pm. All collector cars, special interest and imported vehicles are welcome. Admission is free to participants and spectators. Twenty trophies to be awarded.
October 2: (rain date: Oct.3rd.) The Town of Willington & Connecticut Street Legends Car Club will present the 8th.annual car show in Willington on the Town Green,Rt.74. Hours are from 11 am--3pm.dash plaques to the first 100 cars, trophies and give-aways.come join us for food,music & fun. Come out to the country and enjoy a shaded oval town green on all grass.Show up once and you will come back every year.Beautiful country setting.A special thanks to NAPA of Tolland for their support. Take I-84 to Exit 69,turn right onto Ct-74,and continue on Rt-74 for 2.5 miles,Town Green on left. Donations Accepted. Info.contact.Dave at 860-429-4971 or Chet at 860-568-1836
October 3: CARTOBERFEST 2010 = 10am to 3pm Location: Collinsville Antiques Building 283 Main St. - Route 44 New Hartford, CT 06057 The show is growing every year - its getting BIGGER & BETTER Once Again great friends are gathering to have Fun and show off their Rides (All Welcome) If you love your ride - show it. Donations - ALL proceeds to to the benefit of the New Hartford Fire & Rescue all expenses are donated. Dash Plaques - First 500 show cars Unbeilevable Door Prizes - Ovation Guitar, plus so much more. Live Music Great Home Cookin Games and some surprizes. And a Rose for the Ladies Sponsored by Time Was Garage More Information: Mike & Connie O'Brien 860-379-7666
October 3: middletown, Middlesex County Historical Society's 25th annual Antique Classic Car and Truck Show and Flea Market with Car Corral for all year make and models (rain date 10/10). At Middletown High School, LaRosa Lane. Gen admission $3, car/truck and car corral registration entry fee $10. Call 860-346-0746 for info.
October 10: The annual Fall Foliage netork Against Domestic Abuse Car Show takes place at Sun Valley Resort in Stafford Springs. Click here for the flyer!
October 10: (raindate: Oct.17) from 11:00 a.m.--3:00p.m. The Connecticut Street Legends Car Club again proudly present a BENEFIT CAR SHOW for the ROCKY HILL FOOD PANTRY. Location, Michel Angelo's Plaza 825 Cromwell Ave.(rt.3) Rocky Hill.No cut off year,All Makes,Customs,Street Rods,Trucks,Antiques,Motorcycles,Classics,Concept,Corvettes,Mustangs,Mopars,Gto's, bring your ride and show it off.Enjoy the afternoon with oldies music,food & give -aways. 20 Trophys awarded. Cash Donations Accepted upon entry. 100% of monies collected to be presented to the Town of Rocky Hill repesentive, at the end of the show.Thanks for your help in the past shows, and we hope to see you again this year. I-91 south to exit 23,turn right, show ahead. I-91 North to exit 23,turn left,show ahead.