The Central Ohio car scene continues to be red hot for a second straight week. With events taking place every day, mowing the lawn may have to take a back seat to car or bike shows this week. Sunday is Father’s Day, and there’s no shortage of car and bike events for Dad to enjoy.
Monday (June 15th):
- The Witch's Parlor Bike Night - Hilliard
- Southside Diner's Monthly Cruise-In - Mt Vernon
- Champions Grill Cruise-In - Washington CH
Tuesday (June 16th):
- DQ Hot Rod Gathering - South Bloomfield
Wednesday (June 17th):
- DQ Hot Rod Gathering - Baltimore
- Quaker Steak & Lube Bike Night - Columbus
- Christian Bike Night - Delaware
- Jolly Pirate Donuts Cruise-In - Newark
- Tavern 62 Wednesday Bike Night - Orient
- Lee's Bike Night 2026 - Plain City
- Mundy's Motor Mania - Springfield [Canceled for 6/17/26)]
- Ruzty Nutz Wed Night Cruise-In - Westerville
Thursday (June 18th):
- Buckeye Lake Wing/Bike Nites - Buckeye Lake
- Qfm96 Bike Night Tour 2026 - Circleville
- DLZ Charity Car Show - Columbus
- East Side Vintage Motorcycle Night - Columbus
- DQ Hot Rod Gathering - Lancaster
- Full Throttle Thursdays - Obetz
- Der Dutchman Weekly Cruise-in - Plain City
- Northridge Lions Club Cruise-Ins - Springfield
Friday (June 19th):
- Igniters Friday Night Summer Cruise-Ins - Chillicothe
- Danbury Car Show - Columbus
- Peace Lutheran Church Car Show - Gahanna
- Sonic Friday Cruise-In - Heath
- Cruisin' On The Commons - Millersport
- Columbus Cars & Coffee (CC&C) at Colin's Coffee - Upper Arlington
- Moments That Matter Car Show - Washington CH
Saturday (June 20th):
- Ashley Wesleyan Church Car Show - Ashley
- GearHeads Cars & Coffee - Circleville
- Burgers, Brews and Cars - Columbus
- Carr Supply Carr Show - Columbus
- Columbus Cars & Coffee (CC&C) at 3650 Olentangy - Columbus
- Kickstands & Coffee - Columbus
- Beck's Garage R & O Ride - Commercial Point
- Hater Hot Rods Cars & Coffee - Commercial Point
- Delaware Cruise Nights - Delaware
- Empty Pockets Car Show @ Kuhlwein's - Hilliard
- Red Brick Tavern Cars & Coffee - LaFayette
- Columbus Cars & Coffee at Evans Farm - Lewis Center
- Gary Zuck Memorial Car Show - Lithopolis
- Groovy Plants Ranch Cruise-in - Marengo
- Cruisin' With The King - Marysville
- Marysville Cars & Coffee - Marysville
- Central Ohio Square Body Meet - Mt Gilead
- Red White & Cards Car Show - North Lewisburg
- Father's Day Weekend Car Show -Springfield
- Box 65 Car & Motorcycle Show - Stoutsville
- Ride with the Blue - Westerville
Sunday (June 21st - Father's Day):
- American Legion #144 Father's Day Car Show - Columbus
- Delaware Area Vintage Motorcycle & Coffee - Delaware
- Elks #37 Motorcycle & Car Show - Grove City
- Kickstands & Octane - Groveport
- Leon's Garage Father's Day Car Show - Marysville
- Licking County Cars & Coffee - Newark [Rain Date from 6/14]
- Newark Moose Lodge 499 Car Show - Newark
- 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
Der Dutchman Cruise-In:
The heat got turned up for Thursday evening’s Der Dutchman Cruise-In, and apparently a bunch of Corvette owners got the memo. A total of 257 vehicles filled the lot, including 28 Corvettes ranging from classics to late-model performance machines. Among the highlights was the Top Dog of the C8 lineup and a 1,250-horsepower ZR1X that drew plenty of attention throughout the evening.
Here are more of the cars and trucks that turned out for Thursday’s Der Dutchman Cruise-In despite the oven-like temperatures.
Harry and Mary Wise Memorial Car Show:
The parking lot of the Big Walnut Grill in Sunbury was the site of the 5th Annual Harry and Mary Wise Memorial Car Show. Registration was free, although donations were accepted to support the event. This year’s show attracted 165 registered vehicles.
Among the top award recipients was Annette Lieb, whose Hemi-powered 1962 Dodge Dart station wagon, affectionately known as “Big Booty Judy,” earned one of the show’s Top 20 Awards.
Capturing the coveted Best of Show award was a beautifully restored 1959 Chevrolet Corvette.
Bryan Mauger was on hand to photograph the event and shared these images of some of the cars that participated in the show.
The Heath Taste of Summer Car Show:
If you were in Heath on Saturday, you would have found the Heath Taste of Summer Car Show tucked behind the Walmart. Presented by the City of Heath and the Heath Community Arts Council of the Davis-Shai House, the show attracted 98 registered vehicles.
Dave O’Brien took home some hardware with his 1982 Chevrolet pickup, better known as “Orange Crush.”
The Hi-Way Starz Car Club was well represented at the show, with Bubba Hettinger and a number of other members in attendance. Bubba shared these photos from the event.
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