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***1933 Ford Coupe - Owners: Rob & Christina Stiffler***

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.