Central Ohio Car & Bike Events for April 13 – 19, 2026

As we head into the third week of April, the schedule is really starting to ramp up. This week’s list features a car or bike event every single day.

The headline event will be the first of two Import Face-Off stops this season at Darana Raceway (formerly National Trail Raceway) in Hebron, Ohio. If the weather cooperates, expect a massive turnout.

Monday (April 13th):

• O'Conners Irish Pub Cruise-In - Springfield

Tuesday (April 14th):

• Euro Bike Night at Grandview Yard - Grandview

Wednesday (April 15th):

• Christian Bike Night - Delaware
• Jolly Pirate Donuts Cruise-In - Newark

Thursday (April 16th):

• East Side Vintage Motorcycle Night - Columbus

Friday (April 17th):

• Sexton's Burger Bar Car Meet - Columbus
• Sonic Friday Cruise-In* - Heath
• Columbus Cars & Coffee (CC&C) at Colin's Coffee - Upper Arlington

Saturday (April 18th):

• GearHeads Cars & Coffee - Circleville
• Columbus Cars & Coffee (CC&C) at 3650 Olentangy - Columbus
• Kickstands & Coffee - Columbus
• Hilliard Cars & Coffee - Columbus
• RevvedUp Fun Car & Truck Show - Columbus [Postponed to May 24]
• Bike & Rider Blessing - Columbus
• Pre IFO Meet-up - Columbus
• Hater Hot Rods Cars & Coffee - Commercial Point
• Delaware Cruise Nights - Delaware
• Byers Fundraiser Auto Show - Grove City [Postponed to May 16]
• Columbus Cars & Coffee @ Alum Creek Marina - Lewis Center [Postponed to April 25]
• Marysville Cars & Coffee Season Kickoff - Marysville
• Cruisin' With The King - Marysville
• Springfield Cars & Coffee - Springfield
• Bikes, Hot Dogs, and Slot Car Racing - Westerville
• Columbus Euro Trash First Meet of Season - Westerville

Sunday - (April 19th):

• Kickstands & Octane - Groveport
• Import Face-Off - Hebron
• Columbus Cars & Coffee (CC&C) at Starbucks - Westerville

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.

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NEWS AND NOTES

Cars for Cancer Car Show:

The Cars for Cancer Car Show held on April 12 and hosted by Steak ’n Shake in Lancaster, Ohio, turned out to be a huge success.

Organized as a senior project by Caleb White and Finnley Quickert, the grassroots event drew an impressive 113 vehicles, helped in large part by beautiful spring weather and the fact that it was the only judged, trophy-awarding show in the area on Sunday. Proceeds from the event will benefit The James Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The 1967 Mercury Cougar owned by Mark Weldy was selected as Best of Show.

The People’s Choice Award went to Dale Pearce and his 1967 Corvette Stingray convertible.

Here are some of the other great rides that came out for the show. Thanks to Jeff Tolley and Bryan Mauger for sharing their photos.

Licking County Cars and Coffee:

The first Licking County Cars and Coffee of the season, held around the Courthouse in downtown Newark, Ohio, also benefited from the beautiful Sunday weather, drawing an estimated 150+ cars to the event.

Heart of Ohio Antique Center Cruise-In:

The Heart of Ohio Antique Center cruise-in season got underway this week, with the first event of the year postponed a week due to Easter falling on the previous Sunday. The cruise-in drew a solid turnout, with an estimated 80–100 vehicles on display.

Thanks to Jeff Shankle, here are some highlights from Sunday afternoon, showcasing a strong mix of vehicles that helped kick off the season in style.

Overall, this week’s events made it clear that the car show and cruise-in season is heading into full swing. After a long winter hibernation, the pent-up desire to get out and attend shows and cruise-ins was clearly on display this week, especially on Sunday.

Looking ahead, next Saturday’s busy schedule should keep the momentum going, and I expect next week’s News and Notes to be packed with cars and activity.

If anyone attends the Import Face-Off next Sunday, I would love to hear your feedback and of course post some photos from the event.

Special thanks to Jeff Tolley, Dale Pearce, Bryan Mauger, Jeff Shankle, and Licking County Cars and Coffee for their contribution to this week's News and Notes.

Have a great week, stay safe and keep those wheels rolling.