This week kicks off a new month of the season, and June looks like it’s going to be a big one. There are already 108 scheduled car and bike events on the calendar, and that does not include the weekly and monthly events.
This week’s lineup once again includes everything from cruise-ins and bike nights to large charity shows, Jeep events, poker runs, swap meets, multiple Cars & Coffee gatherings, and the always crazy Jax Wax Street Madness. If the weather cooperates, there should be no shortage of opportunities to get the toys out of the garage and enjoy the start of another busy summer weekend in the Central Ohio car community.
Monday (June 1st):
- Old Hilliard Vintage Motorcycle Night - Hilliard
Tuesday (June 2nd):
- DQ Hot Rod Gathering - South Bloomfield
Wednesday (June 3rd):
- DQ Hot Rod Gathering - Baltimore
- Quaker Steak & Lube Bike Night - Columbus
- Tavern 62 Wednesday Bike Night - Orient
- Lee's Bike Night 2026 - Plain City
- Mundy's Motor Mania - Springfield
- Ruzty Nutz Wed Night Cruise-In - Westerville
Thursday (June 4th):
- Buckeye Lake Wing/Bike Nites - Buckeye Lake
- Qfm96 Bike Night Tour 2026 - Circleville
- DQ Hot Rod Gathering - Lancaster
- Full Throttle Thursdays - Obetz
- Der Dutchman Weekly Cruise-in - Plain City
Friday (June 5th):
- Ohio Jeep Fest 2026 - Chillicothe
- Sonic Friday Cruise-In - Heath
- Friday Theme Night: Truck Wars - Hebron
- Washboard Festival Cruise-In - Logan
- Columbus Cars & Coffee (CC&C) at Colin's Coffee - Upper Arlington
Saturday (June 6th):
- Ashville Car & Motorcycle Show - Ashville
- Ohio Jeep Fest 2026 - Chillicothe
- We Are Ironsides Car Show - Chillicothe
- CASA of Pickaway Cnty Cruise for a Cause - Circleville
- Columbus Cars & Coffee (CC&C) at 3650 Olentangy - Columbus
- Dads Matter Day Car Show - Columbus
- Kickstands & Coffee - Columbus
- Toyota/Lexus Hangout - Columbus
- Hater Hot Rods Cars & Coffee - Commercial Point
- Richwood Bank Coffee & Cars - Delaware
- Wheels for Meals Charity Car Show - Delaware
- Veterans Celebration Car Show - Grove City
- Jax Wax Street Madness - Hebron
- Bryan Lewis Memorial Car Show - Hilliard
- Lancaster Spring Festival Car Show & Swap Meet - Lancaster
- Red Brick Tavern Cars & Coffee - LaFayette
- Restore Rally Poker Run - New Straitsville
- South Bloomfield Elementary PTA Car Show - South Bloomfield
- VFW 3762 Never Say No Ride - Washington CH
- A2B Towing Car & Bike Show - West Jefferson
Sunday (June 7th):
- Moose Lodge 1427 Classic Car Show - Columbus
- The Point on Main Car Show - Columbus
- Delaware Area Vintage Motorcycle & Coffee - Delaware
- Kickstands & Octane - Groveport
- EMMEET Columbus Sport Bike/Car Event - Hilliard
- Lancaster Spring Festival Car Show & Swap Meet - Lancaster
- Matt Hadden Memorial Car Show - Urbana
- 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:
This week, the Der Dutchman Cruise-In traded the cool temperatures of the first three weeks for standing water and soggy ground. According to Wayne Nicely, who manages the cruise-in, the area received more than eight inches of rain over the past week. The excessive rainfall forced the closure of the northern end of the main field and several other parking areas.
The rain fall created additional challenges. The restaurant was unable to bring its food truck to the concession stand, resulting in no food or drinks being available. As if that wasn’t enough excitement for one evening, a car caught fire while entering the cruise-in.
Despite the mud and unexpected drama, the event still attracted an impressive 300 vehicles. And while the grounds were far from ideal, the weather itself could not have been much better. The rain finally gave way to a pleasant evening, making it a great night to be out enjoying the cruise-in, even if it was a little squishy underfoot.
Despite the soggy conditions, there were still plenty of vehicles and smiling faces to be found throughout the cruise-in. Here’s a collection of photos from the evening courtesy of Jeff Shankle and yours truly.
The weather this weekend was the complete opposite of Memorial Day weekend, with sunny skies, low humidity, and a refreshing breeze. The near-perfect conditions were reflected in attendance numbers across Central Ohio, as many shows topped the 100-vehicle mark and parking lots filled early.
The FBC (First Baptist Church Grove City) Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show:
Dan “Boots” Longenette and the Auto Smarts Radio Cruise and Ride Team were in Grove City on Saturday hosting the 10th Annual FBC (First Baptist Church) Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show. All proceeds from the event benefit Honor Flight, helping veterans visit the memorials built in their honor in Washington, D.C.
The show featured a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and live entertainment from Driving Guitars, keeping participants and spectators entertained throughout the day.
Thanks to the outstanding weather, 139 vehicles were officially registered, with another dozen or so vehicles attending but not entering the judging. The strong turnout made the 10th Annual FBC Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show one of the larger local events of the weekend.
At the conclusion of the show, Boots presented 88 awards, consisting of a mix of traditional trophies and unique Bluetooth speakers designed to resemble classic cars.
Here are some of the top award winners from the day.
BEST IMPORT: 2014 Honda Grom - Triston Campbell BEST STREET ROD: 1937 Ford - Dave Bratton BEST MODERN CORVETTE: 2023 Corvette - Tim Decker BEST TRUCK: 1985 Chevy Scotsdale - Larry Fletcher Jr BEST MODERN GM: 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing - Kim Hawksworth BEST CHEVY: 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo Jeff Gordon Edition - Mason Wolfe BEST MOPAR: 1973 Plymouth Duster/Twister - Dave & Jackie Hiles BEST MODERN MOPAR: 2020 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack - Josh Drake BEST FORD: 1956 Ford Thunderbird - Phil Spangler BEST MODERN FORD: 2020 Ford Mustang GT - Carl Fisher BEST RAT ROD: 1932 Ford Model A - Clark Garn BEST PAINT: 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS - Craig Strauss BEST ENGINE: 1968 Hemi Dodge Dart - Fast Eddie BEST TRI-FIVE: 1957 Chevy - Andy Brown BEST OLD BODY STYLE PICKUP: 1956 Ford F-100 - Richard Jones HONOR FLIGHT PICK: 1957 Chevy Bel Air - David Elliott HONOR FLIGHT PICK: 1969 Chevy Chevelle - Jonathan Shook HONOR FLIGHT PICK: 1966 VW Bus - B. Knoll HONOR FLIGHT PICK: 1932 Ford 5 Window - Gus O'Day FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PICK: 1991 Chevy Corvette - Marc & Char Cropper Marc Cropper BEST MOTORCYLE: 2015 Harley Davidson Road King - Bruce Herrick 10TH ANNUAL CRUISER AWARD: 1968 Chevy Chevelle - Andrew Van Ert AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: 1967 Chevy Camaro - Steve Click BRIAN KINNETT AWARD: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am - Jay McCallister Jay McAllister PASTOR'S PICK: 1967 Ford Mustang - Mike Fuller ELLIE'S PICK: 1923 Ford Model T - Chris Cook
By unanimous choice of the judges, Best of Show honors were awarded to Bennett Schellhaas and his beautiful 1951 Ford pickup.
Here are more of the 139+ cars, trucks, and motorcycles that turn out for the FBC Car, Truck & Motorcycle show:
