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Central Ohio Car & Bike Events for April 1 – 5, 2026

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1968 Chevy Camaro RS - Owner: Mark Mowery

Spring is officially here, and that means the start of car show season in Central Ohio. The first week of April also kicks off the weekly car and bike listings on carshowtalk.com, running all the way through October. Things typically ease in at first, but by mid-May count on the schedule being packed.

This week’s lineup features a few Cars & Coffee meetups, a swap meet, a park-and-chill, and the first cruise of the season. Time to get those vehicles dialed in—it’s finally time to get out and enjoy the spring weather and reunite with your car buddies.

Wednesday (April 1st):

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Thursday (April 2nd):

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Friday (April 3rd):

Saturday (April 4th):

Sunday - (April 5th - Easter):

Be sure to check out the Save the Dates for 2026 page for the most comprehensive, best-organized list of upcoming Central Ohio car shows, cruise-ins, meet-ups, and bike events you’ll find anywhere online.

Don’t miss a single event — bookmark it and stay in the loop all season long.

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NEWS AND NOTES

Miller Spring Swap Meet & Car Show:

A windstorm on Friday that knocked out power and even flipped over porta-potties—combined with chilly temperatures that only reached the low 40s on Saturday—didn’t stop the Spring Miller's Swap Meet and Car Show from taking place at the Ross County Fairgrounds in Chillicothe on Saturday, March 14th. The event drew more than 120 vehicles, setting a new spring attendance record.

Here are the top award winners:

Best Import - Steve Adkins

Most Unique - Danny Lewis

Best Truck - Jim Harmon

Best Mopar - Mikę Shorten

Best Ford - Darren Fine

Best GM - Dale Pearce

Nate's Promoter Choice - Scott Thomas

Brian's Promoter Choice - Craig Glass

Best of Show 88 & Newer - Jim Horsley

Best of Show 87 & Older - Terry Bach

Here are a few more beautiful rides that braved the chilly temperatures to make it out to the Miller's swap meet and car show.

Delaware Area Vintage Motorcycle Group:

Several Sunday's in March brought just enough good weather for the Delaware Area Vintage Motorcycle Group to gather at Coastline Coffee in Delaware, Ohio.

On one of those Sundays, the lineup expanded beyond two wheels, as several Morgan sports cars joined the group, adding an extra layer of vintage charm to the meet-up.

Springfield Cars & Coffee:

Springfield Cars & Coffee held its first meet of the season Saturday at Mershon’s World of Cars in Springfield. Despite the chilly early morning temperatures, there was a good turnout to kick off the season.

On a side note, I came across a photo this week showing an empty showroom at Mershon’s. From what I’ve been able to find, the original owner sold the dealership in 2025 after more than 40 years in business. It’s now transitioning to new ownership who has a background in the exotic and luxury car market, so what it ultimately becomes is still up in the air.

That uncertainty also raises questions about the future location of Springfield Cars & Coffee and whether the group will continue to be able to use the dealership as its regular monthly meeting spot.

It’s a short News and Notes this time around, but not unexpected given the unpredictability of March weather in Ohio. Things will be heating up—literally—before we know it.

Special thanks to Jeff Shankle, Jason Colvin, Miller's Swap Meet & Car Show, and Springfield Cars & Coffee for their contribution to this week's News and Notes.

Until next time, stay safe and keep those wheels rolling.