This week wraps up another month of the 2026 show season, and the final third officially begins on Saturday. The biggest attraction will undoubtedly be the Mopar Nationals at Darana/National Trail Raceway, along with the many cruise-ins and parties surrounding one of Central Ohio’s premier automotive events. While Monday offers a chance to catch your breath, the rest of the week is packed with car shows, cruise-ins, bike nights, and special events. There’s simply no excuse not to get out and enjoy an event or two this week.
Monday (July 27th):
- No Events Found
Tuesday (July 28th):
- Amvets Riders Chapter 2256 Bike Night - Circleville
- Euro Bike Night at Grandview Yard - Grandview
- DQ Hot Rod Gathering - South Bloomfield
Wednesday (July 29th):
- 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 (July 30th):
- Ashley Corn Show Car Show - Ashley
- Buckeye Lake Wing/Bike Nites - Buckeye Lake
- Qfm96 Bike Night Tour 2026 - Marysville
- DQ Hot Rod Gathering - Lancaster
- Full Throttle Thursdays - Obetz
- Der Dutchman Weekly Cruise-in - Plain City
- Nutter Hardware Vintage Bike Night - Upper Arlington
Friday (July 31st):
- Roundtown Cruisers Monthly Car Show - Circleville
- Sonic Friday Cruise-In - Heath
- The MOPAR Nationals - Hebron
- Charlie Baker Car Show - Newark
- Valley MOPAR Madness Cruise-In - Pataskala
- Columbus Cars & Coffee (CC&C) at Colin's Coffee - Upper Arlington
- Knights of Columbus Urbana Car Show - Urbana
Saturday (August 1st):
- Bellefontaine Cars and Coffee - Bellefontaine
- Columbus Cars & Coffee (CC&C) at 3650 Olentangy - Columbus
- Columbus Cars & Coffee @ 3 Easton Oval Meet - Columbus
- Great Western Food Drive & Car Show - Columbus [POSTPONED to 8/15]
- Motors and Rotors Car Show - Columbus
- Tami Thompson Car & Bike Show - Columbus
- Kickstands & Coffee - Columbus
- Hater Hot Rods Cars & Coffee - Commercial Point
- Richwood Bank Coffee & Cars - Delaware
- Cold Start Triple Nickel Drive - Etna
- Hinderer CDJR Mopar Nationals Party - Heath
- The MOPAR Nationals - Hebron
- Benefit for Emily Denny Car & Bike Show - Johnstown
- Kenton Moose Car & Truck Show - Kenton [POSTPONED to 8/8]
- Red Brick Tavern Cars & Coffee - LaFayette
- Red Oak Old West Tavern Car Show - Leesburg
- Son of Amvets 1776 Red, White & Cruise - Logan [POSTPONED to 8/15]
- Jeeps & Java - Mt Vernon
- 7 Forty Auto Sales Car Show - Newark
- Clint Rice Memorial Classic Car Show - Plain City [POSTPONED to 8/8]
- Sabina Moose Car, Jeep & Bike Show - Sabina [POSTPONED to 9/19]
- Pickaway County 32 Degree Masons Car Show - Williamsport
Sunday (August 2nd):
- Northland HS Alum Foundation Car Show - Columbus [POSTPONED to 8/9]
- Delaware Area Vintage Motorcycle & Coffee - Delaware
- Kickstands & Octane (Main Ground) - Groveport
- Rams & Rhinos Car Show - Marysville
- Route 40 Car Show - New Carlisle [POSTPONED to 8/9]
- Heart of Ohio Antique Center Cruise-In - Springfield
- 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:
You know it’s going to be a big evening when you arrive shortly before 4:00 PM, the main field is already full, and two rows of vehicles have formed on the overflow field. And indeed, it was a huge evening, with 551 vehicles in attendance. The turnout was so impressive that even the Plain City and Columbus Police stopped by to check it out.
I don’t think there were ever fewer than 10 people standing in line at the food concession all evening, and Wayne was back in his dress jeans and boots thanks to the cooler temperatures.
As usual, the variety and quality of the vehicles on display were outstanding. Here’s a sampling of Thursday evening’s cars and trucks from the combined photos taken by Tom Lawrence, Bryan Mauger, and yours truly.
Next week is Corvette week with three clubs participating. The long range forecast looks good so expect another big turnout.
Friday Night NAPA Cruise-In:
The first Friday Night NAPA Cruise-In of the season took place in Hilliard on Friday evening.
About 30 vehicles turned out to enjoy pleasant summer weather and good conversation. There was definitely a Mustang vibe, with Fords making up the largest group of cars in attendance. The second most represented brands were Porsche and Corvette, with three examples of each, followed by Dodge with two of its newest muscle cars—one all-electric Charger Daytona and one gas-powered Charger Sixpack.
While the turnout was modest compared to some of the area’s larger cruise-ins, it provided a relaxed atmosphere where participants had plenty of time to visit with fellow enthusiasts and take a close look at the vehicles on display.
Here are a few of the cars that caught our attention Friday evening.
Blackwing Summer Blast Car Show:
The Blackwing Shooting Center in Delaware hosted its annual Summer Blast on Saturday, featuring a car show, a large retail sale, and a raffle with premium prizes. Manufacturer representatives were also on hand to showcase their latest products and answer questions from attendees. Schmidt’s Sausage Haus and Little Ladies Ice Cream provided food and refreshments throughout the day, and every registered show vehicle received a door prize ticket. Proceeds from the car show benefited youth shooting sports.
This year’s show attracted one of its best turnouts, with approximately 115 registered vehicles. The Shooting Center presented 10 specialty awards, including Eye Catcher, Under Construction, Greaser’s Choice, Most Unique, Coolest Drop Top Ever, Ladies’ Favorite, Favorite Truck, Favorite Car, Favorite Engine, and the Blackwing Show Favorite.
Before getting to the award-winning vehicles, one of the cooler sights at the show was a group of five Chrysler 300s that arrived together and parked side by side. It’s not often you see that many first-generation 300s together in one place.
Now on to this year’s award-winning vehicles.
EYE CATCHER: 1964 Chrysler 300 - Owner: Moye UNDER CONSTRUCTION: 1950 Ford F1 Panel Van - Owner: DeJarnette CREASERS AWARD: 1955 Chevy Pickup - Owner: Collins MOST UNIQUE: 1968 Hercules Mule - Owner: Parks COOLEST DROP-TOP EVER: 2000 Pontiac Trans Am Firehawk - Owner: Harris LADIES FAVORITE: 1966 Ford Mustang - Owner: Hocker FAVORITE TRUCK: 1953 Chevy 3100 - Owner: Milliron FAVORITE CAR: 1970 Plymouth AAR Cuda - Owner: Ferguson
Not Pictured: BEST ENGINE: 1970 Chevy Chevelle with a 454
And finally, the Blackwing's Show Favorite went to Greg Nobis and his 1951 Hudson Hornet.
