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Published on 2 Comments on Central Ohio Car Shows & Motorcycle Events | August 3 – 9, 2026
This week's featured vehicles is a 1952 Chevy Suburban - Owner: Bobby Pigg
1952 Chevy Suburban - Owner: Bobby Pigg

The calendar doesn’t slow down as we turn the page to August. Another full week of car and motorcycle events is on tap to kick off the first full week of the month, with Saturday once again featuring an outstanding lineup of shows.

One of the weekend’s marquee events is Vettes, Rods, & Classics, long considered one of Central Ohio’s premier charity car shows. This year the show moves to a new date and a new venue, the Gahanna Tech Center, replacing its longtime home at Creekside in Gahanna.

Saturday’s schedule is loaded with other can’t-miss events as well, including Hot Summer Nights in Bellefontaine, Volksfest 35, The Classic Car Show in Commercial Point, and the rescheduled Ye Olde Mill Rod Run & Picnic in Utica. Those are just a few of the many opportunities to get out, enjoy the weather, and spend the day surrounded by great cars, motorcycles, and fellow enthusiasts.

UPDATE: After Mother Nature did a complete 180 from the beautiful weather we enjoyed the previous weekend, several car shows were forced to reschedule. A number of those events have been moved to this coming Saturday and Sunday, making an already packed weekend schedule even busier.

Monday (August 3rd):

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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:

It was another big Thursday evening at the Der Dutchman Cruise-In in Plain City. Thanks in part to the participation of several Corvette clubs, 538 vehicles filled the grounds.

While that was down slightly from the record-setting 561 vehicles the previous week, another milestone was reached with 41 first-time participants attending the cruise-in.

This video montage, created from the combined photos of Jeff Shankle, Bryan Mauger, Tom Lawrence, and yours truly, captures the energy, excitement, and outstanding rides that made Thursday’s cruise-in another memorable evening.

Urbana Knights of Columbus Car Show:

The Urbana Knights of Columbus hosted its 23rd Annual Car Show on Friday evening at St. Mary Catholic Church in Urbana. This year’s show attracted 88 registered vehicles. Tom Lawrence attended the show and shared photos of most of the vehicles on display.

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Published on 2 Comments on Central Ohio Car and Bike Events for August 4th Thru August 10th, 2025
1960 Cadillac Eldorado - Owner: Tracey Fields

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NEWS AND NOTES

Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

This week, it wasn’t the hot and humid temperatures that kept people home — it was the chance of rain showers. Still, attendance reached 110 cars, including six first-timers. Wayne decided not to have food, anticipating a lower turnout due to the forecast.


A quiet field under moody skies — the forecast kept the chrome at home this week.

Hosanna Church Car Show:

The Hosanna Church in Pataskala, Ohio held its 12th Annual Car Show on Friday evening, drawing a strong crowd and 135 registered vehicles.

Thanks to near-perfect weather, many participants arrived early, and the parking lot was nearly full by the official 4 PM registration start. (In fact, due to the early turnout, the church began registration around 3 PM to accommodate the influx.)

Cruisers and spectators enjoyed food and refreshments from Poppy’s Roadside Diner and Whit’s Frozen Custard. Registered participants received a door prize ticket, and many took part in the 50/50 raffle. Awards included Favorite Awards, Top Choice, Best of the Decade, People’s Choice, and Best of Show.

All proceeds benefited Hosanna’s Do Something Team, which supports individuals and families in need throughout Pataskala and West Licking County.

Here are the best of the Decade winners:

The People’s Choice Award went to a beautifully restored 1967 Pontiac Tempest owned by Schon Crouse.

And finally, John Pickens took home Best of Show honors with his stunning 1931 Ford Roadster.

With great weather and strong participation, the 12th Annual Hosanna Car Show was a memorable success.

Richwood Bank Coffee & Cars Cruise-In:

More than 25 vehicles turned out for Saturday morning’s Coffee and Cars Cruise-In at Richwood Bank in Delaware, Ohio.

Among the standouts were two vintage Volkswagen buses—one of which was a nostalgic nod to the 1960s—and a custom-built PT Cruiser pickup originally created for the 2005 SEMA Show.

Door prizes were raffled off at the end of the cruise-in, with the top prize featuring a bottle of Woodford Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon.

The next—and final—Richwood Bank Coffee and Cars of the season will be held on Saturday, September 6th.

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2004 Chevrolet SSR
Owner: Mark Mitchell

Another HUGE week of car events in Central Ohio. No less than 20 events on the schedule for Saturday.

The marquee events this week will be Jegs Speed Week at National Trail Raceway, The Performance Charity Car Show in downtown Delaware, and Ohio Car Shows & Cruise-Ins Facebook Group Show in Mount Vernon.

UPDATE: The Performance Charity Car Show scheduled for Saturday in downtown Delaware, Ohio has been canceled because of weather. It will be rescheduled for a later date.

NEWS AND NOTES:

After a two-year absence, Chesrown Chevrolet, Buick, GMC in Delaware, Ohio was back with a cruise-in Thursday evening. The event drew more than 100 cars and dozens of spectators.

Food trucks provided refreshments, and the crowd of cruisers and spectators enjoyed music from The Conspiracy Band. Best of all the rain stayed away during the cruise-in.

For more from the Chesrown Cruise-In, click here.

The July Creative Automotive/Advanced Auto Parts Show in Marysville, Ohio registered 27 cars on Friday. The show raised $115 for the Trinity Chapel Food Pantry in Milford Center, Ohio. The four award winners this month were:

1955 Mercury
Owner: Brian Manz
1950 Ford Deluxe
Owner: Bob Crisp
1987 Chevy R10 Pickup
Owner: Kevin Leach
1950 Ford F1 Pickup
Owner: Cindy Rogers

Our friend, Dale Pearce, and his 1950 Chevy 3100 pickup had another good weekend. Dale's truck took the Best Truck award at the second annual Average Dude's Nationals hosted by the C-Town Cruisers on Saturday. On Sunday, his truck received the Peoples Choice Award at the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club Show. The Yacht Club registered 45 cars. Not bad considering the weather on Sunday.

The Average Dude's Nationals Best of Show winner was Charlie Seymour of Chillicothe with a 1967 Nova SS.

Those of you that spend time on Facebook have probably seen lots of photos from the Goodguys Summit Racing Nationals held at the Ohio Expo Center this weekend. Rumor has it Jeff Shankle has been diagnosed with a severe case of camera phone finger after taking 450 photos at the event. Jeff was last seen icing his hand.

I won't bombard you with more photos from Goodguys, but I would like to point out something awesome that happened there this weekend. If you've ever attended an Empty Pockets Cruisers show, you may have seen Valeria Dresbach running around. She's an active member of the club and plays an important role in making their shows run smoothly. A big shout-out goes to Valeria's mom, Julie Hendrix, and her husband Dave Miller. Their 1971 Oldsmobile 442 won the Goodguys Restored Award. Congrats!

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