Central Ohio Car and Bike Events for August 25th Thru September 1st, 2025

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NEWS AND NOTES

Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

The forecast said sunshine and low 80s for Thursday afternoon, but we ended up with sprinkles, gusty winds, and low 70s. Typical Ohio, right? 😅 Even with the weather doing its own thing, the Der Dutchman Cruise-In still pulled in 209 cars, with 11 of those being first-timers. Not bad at all considering the conditions!

Not only did the Buick Dynaflow-equipped car qualify as the most unique vehicle of the evening, but a group of attendees also showed up sporting some equally unique hats. It made for a great mix of automotive history and lighthearted fun—just the kind of atmosphere that keeps these gatherings memorable.

Here are a few more cars from Thursday evening's botched forecast cruise-in.

Friday Night NAPA Cruise-In:

It was a perfect evening for a cruise-in. More than 30 cars turned out for the Friday Night NAPA Cruise-In in Hilliard, Ohio, making the most of the beautiful weather. A nice mix of classics, muscle cars, and European models filled the lot, giving everyone something to check out. The laid-back atmosphere, good conversations, and cool cars made for a great way to kick off the weekend.

Pharisburg UMC Car Show and Cuisine:

With the help of “Big Dawg” and the C-Town Cruisers, the Pharisburg United Methodist Church in Marysville, Ohio, hosted its annual Car Show and Cuisine on Friday evening.

The night had all the right ingredients—good food, classic tunes, and a strong turnout of 54 beautiful rides filling the church grounds. Attendees enjoyed not only the cars but also the chance to gather with friends, enjoy a meal, and listen to vintage favorites that set the perfect backdrop.

Awards were handed out across several categories, including five church awards, a slate of Specialty awards, and the coveted Best of Cruise. This year, that top honor went to Dan Varner and his unrestored 1968 Pontiac GTO, a true survivor that drew plenty of attention throughout the evening.

To capture the atmosphere, Car Show Talk photographer, Jeff Shankle, documented the event, walking the rows of classics and snapping shots of the cars that made this year’s show one to remember.

Let's Get Revvved Up For Autism Car Show:

For the second straight year, the New Beginnings Church in Delaware, Ohio, hosted the Let’s Get Revvved Up for AutismCar Show.

Registration was handled by donation, with all proceeds benefiting the Autism Society of Central Ohio. The support was evident—this year’s event brought in 94 registered vehicles, a strong increase of 23 over last year.

Participants and guests enjoyed a full lineup of activities, including raffles, door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, live music, a bake sale, and food trucks.

Awards were presented to the Top 10 Cars, Top 3 Motorcycles, and eight Specialty categories:

• Pastor’s Choice
• People’s Choice
• Autism Society of Central Ohio Choice
• Dad’s Specialty Contracting Choice
• Everhart Advisors Award
• Gregory’s Choice
• Artomotive Choice
• Kid’s Choice

Check out the Specialty and Motorcycle winners in the slideshow below.

The following vehicles were selected as this year’s Top 10:

Dean Maisenbacher cruised off with a Top 10 Award for his sharp ’59 Ford Fairlane 500 Galaxie Skyliner, while Mike Mathews scored the Everhart Advisors Award with his classy ’47 Ford Special Deluxe.

The second year of the Let’s Get Revvved Up for Autism Car Show turned out to be a huge success, showcasing incredible vehicles while bringing the community together to support a meaningful cause.

The Upper Deck Cruise-in:

Dan “Boots” Longenette and the Auto Smarts Radio team returned to the Upper Deck Sports Bar in Grove City, Ohio, on Saturday for the 3rd Annual Upper Deck Cruise-In. A total of 50 vehicles registered for the event.

Jeff Ward’s 2002 Chevy S-10 Lowrider earned the Best Truck Award, while Doug Glassburn’s 1972 Chevy C-10 Stepside pickup received the Auto Smarts Super Pick. The Manager’s Choice Award went to Andrew Van Ert for his 1968 Chevy Chevelle.

Capping off the afternoon, Rick Carroll celebrated his first-ever Best of Show win with his stunning 1935 Ford Coupe.

A few more rides from the show, shared by Doug Glassburn.

Sons of the American Legion Car and Bike Show:

The Sons of the American Legion hosted their 6th Annual Car and Bike Show on Saturday at the American Legion Post 490 on S. Hamilton Road in Columbus, Ohio. A total of 17 cars and 16 motorcycles turned out for the event. Entries were divided into classes by model year, with trophies awarded to the top vehicles in each class.

Dr. Ron Rogers’ 1971 Chevy Chevelle claimed First Place in the 1970–1989 Car Class, while his wife Cindy earned First Place honors in the Truck Class.

Russ Annis went home with the First Place trophy for the 1950-1969 Car Class for his 1967 Chevy Chevelle SS.

Here is the list of 1st place class winners:

Cars

• 1900–1949: James Dillard – 1935 Ford Coupe
• 1950–1969: Russ Annis – 1967 Chevelle
• 1970–1989: Dr. Ron Rogers – 1971 Chevelle
• 2010–Present: Fast Eddie – 2024 Corvette

Trucks

• Cindy Rogers – 1950 Ford

Motorcycles

• Pre-1983: Steve Elam – “Nice Ride”
• 1984–2000: Kevin B – 1998 Harley
• 2001–2016: Steve Hydler – Harley Roadking
• 2017–Present: Sean Calhoon – 2020 Harley

Best of Show

• Cars: Jim Loftis - 1957 Chevy Bel Air
• Bikes: Sean Calhoon Jr. - 2020 Harley

Gospel Car & Motorcycle Show:

Several participants from the Sons of the American Legion Show made the short drive over to the Columbus Christian Center for the 17th Annual Gospel Car & Motorcycle Show. The event drew 33 cars and 8 motorcycles, with Dr. Ron and Cindy Rogers earning Top 30 awards. Pastor’s Choice honors went to Russ Annis for his 1967 Chevy Chevelle SS.

Bobby Wong’s stunning 1967 Chevy Camaro RS captured the coveted Best of Show award. As you’ll see later, this was just the beginning of a winning weekend for Bobby and his Camaro.

Jeff Shankle and Dave Bratton were on hand to capture many of the quality rides in attendance.

Dave Argyle Memorial Car Show:

Amvets Post 1985 in Lancaster, Ohio, played host to the 21st Annual Dave Argyle Memorial Car Show, presented by the Earth Angels Foundation. More than 60 cars rolled in for the event, where awards included the Top 30, five trophies for late model rides, eight Specialty awards, plus Best of Show Car and Best of Show Motorcycle.

Among the Top 30 winners were Dave and Jackie Rolfe-Hiles with their sharp 1935 Plymouth Business Coupe and Doug Mullins with his classic 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS.

Watkins Memorial Band & Choir Car Show:

The best-attended event on Saturday was the Watkins Memorial High School Band & Choir Car Show in Etna, Ohio, drawing an impressive 150 cars. All awards, including the Top 100, Director’s Choice, Kids Choice, and Best of Show, were determined by People’s Choice voting, with ballots costing $1 each and no limit on how many a person could purchase. Proceeds from the event will help support the Watkins Memorial Band and Choir’s upcoming London trip.

Hi-Way Starz members Dave O’Brien, Jeff Tolley, Dave Byers, and Mike Block all cruised home with Top 100 plaques.

Here are some of the great rides captured by Jeff Tolley from the show.

Vineyard Community Church Car Show:

It was a Two-For Saturday for the Hi-Way Starz members, who started the day at the Watkins Memorial Band & Choir Show before cruising over to the Vineyard Community Church Car Show just a few blocks away.

While details on the event are limited, one highlight was Dave O’Brien’s 1982 Chevy C-10 “Orange Crush”, which earned him a well-deserved trophy.

"Club photographer" Jeff Tolley captured some of the rides that rolled into the show.

Dub Pub Car Show:

The Dub Pub Restaurant in Dublin, Ohio, hosted its 4th Annual Car Show on Sunday with a record-breaking turnout. A total of 148 vehicles officially registered, and with several more on site that didn’t register, well over 150 rides packed the lot.

Registration was just $10, with proceeds going to support the Back the Blue K9 Unit. Participants and guests enjoyed plenty of great food, either inside the restaurant or from a menu of smoked Lick BBQ offerings served right outside.

Awards included Top 30 trophies along with nine Specialty Awards, highlighted by Runner-Up Best of Show and the coveted Best of Show.

Here are the Specialty Award winning vehicles:

Best Truck: 1948 Chevy 3100 Pickup - Owner: Ron Kinder

Best Motorcycle: 1952 Harley Davidson Hummer - Owner: Steve Elam

Best Mopar: 1932 Plymouth PB Sedan - Owner: Mike Mathews

Best Import: 1972 Honda Z-600 - Owners: Karen & Brian Joseph

Best Ford: 1989 Ford Mustang GT - Owner: Arch Mayer

Best GM: 1970 Chevy Monte Carlo - Owner: Bryan Mauger

Best Corvette: 1963 Chevy Corvette - Owner: Melody Thomas

Runner Up Best of Show: 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner - Owner: Sam Foos

Bobby Wong took home the coveted Best of Show Award with his stunning 1967 Chevy Camaro RS.

Here are the rest of the great rides that turned out for the 4th Annual Dub Pub Car Show in Dublin, Ohio.

With record-breaking attendance, great food, and an impressive lineup of rides, the 4th Annual Dub Pub Car Show was a huge success.

Moundbuilders DeMolay Motor Mania:

The Moundbuilders DeMolay hosted its 8th Annual Motor Mania at the Newark Eagles F.O.E. in Newark, Ohio, on Sunday. The show registered 73 vehicles.

Twelve members of the Hi-Way Starz Car Club were in attendance. John Huber, Dave O'Brien, Mike Simpson, and Jeff Grindrod all went home with awards.

Old Goats Car Club member Gerald Wicker took home the Junior Council Choice Award.

Trans Am Nationals:

Slightly out of the usual area, but we couldn’t resist sharing this for all the Trans Am fans!

Steve Wallace was on hand at the 40th Trans Am Nationals this past weekend in Fairborn, Ohio, showing off both of his Trans Ams. Steve was kind enough to send along some photos and highlights from the event.

The Trans Am Nationals, hosted by the Trans Am Club of America – Dayton, Ohio Chapter, takes place every year on the last full weekend before Labor Day. All 1967–2002 Pontiac Firebird models are welcome to participate, and this year the turnout was incredible, with 547 Firebirds and Trans Ams on display

Steve’s silver 1978 Trans Am and Mark Perry’s 1967 Firebird each captured First Place honors in their respective classes.

In addition, Steve shared some great shots from Saturday night’s Tipp City Cruise-In, always one of the highlights of Nationals weekend. Downtown Tipp City was lined with rows of Firebirds and Trans Ams, filling the streets with Pontiac pride and a festival-like atmosphere.

Whew! This week’s News and Notes was loaded with events — quite possibly the biggest report ever on CarShowTalk.com!

Get ready, because the upcoming Labor Day weekend is shaping up to be one of the biggest car show weekends of the year. Be sure to check back for a full list of shows and cruise-ins. With the holiday, the schedule will be posted on Tuesday, September 2nd. You won’t want to miss it!

Contributors this week include Jeff Shankle, Robert "Bubba" Hettinger, Doug Glassburn, Dave Bratton, Russ Annis, Jeff Tolley, Lynn Raduege, and Steve Wallace. A big thank you to each of them for their contributions!

Stay safe, stay cool, and keep those wheels rolling!