Charlie baker Archives - CAR SHOW TALK

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):

Old Hilliard Vintage Motorcycle Night - Hilliard

Tuesday (August 4th):

Fredericktown Night Out Car Show - Fredericktown
DQ Hot Rod Gathering - South Bloomfield

Wednesday (August 5th):

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 (August 6th):

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

Friday (August 7th):

Baltimore Festival Car Show - Baltimore
Sarah Moore Hot Rods & Hot Dogs - Delaware
Sonic Friday Cruise-In - Heath
Hosanna Church Car Show - Pataskala
Columbus Cars & Coffee (CC&C) at Colin's Coffee - Upper Arlington

Saturday (August 8th):

Fairfield Fish & Game Car, Truck, & Bike Show - Baltimore
Hot Summer Nights - Bellefontaine
Bloomingburg Community Day Car Show - Bloomingburg
All Female Car/Bike Show - Columbus
Blackwings and Batteries - Columbus
Columbus Cars & Coffee (CC&C) at 3650 Olentangy - Columbus
Kickstands & Coffee - Columbus
Throwback Summer Car, Truck, & Bike Show - Columbus
St Elizabeth Church Car Show - Columbus
Volksfest 35 - Columbus
Hater Hot Rods Cars & Coffee - Commercial Point
The Classic Car, Truck, & Bike Show - Commercial Point
Fredericktown Chevrolet Cars & Coffee - Fredericktown
Vettes, Rods, & Classics - Gahanna
Destination Auto Series - Jeffersonville
Kenton Moose Car & Truck Show - Kenton [Rescheduled]
Red Brick Tavern Cars & Coffee - LaFayette
Legend Schriner Car Show - Lancaster
Hippee Fest Car Show - Logan
Rhythm & Rib Fest Cruise-In - London
Safety City Car Show - Marion
Caitlin Pugh Memorial Scholarship Car Show - Mt Vernon
Mach Jesus Racing Basket Meet - Newark
Clint Rice Memorial Classic Car Show - Plain City [Rescheduled]
Ye Olde Mill Rod Run & Picnic - Utica [Rescheduled]
Jim VanDyke's Automotive Cruise-In - Washington CH

Sunday (August 9th):

Northland HS Alum Foundation Car Show - Columbus [Rescheduled]
Disciples of Rust Car, Truck, & Bike Show - Croton
Delaware Area Vintage Motorcycle & Coffee - Delaware
Kickstands & Octane (Grumpy's) - Groveport
Hippee Fest Car Show - Logan
Logan Moose Lodge 873 Car Show - Logan
Licking County Cars & Coffee - Newark
Route 40 Car Show - New Carlisle [Rescheduled]
Powell Cars & Coffee - Powell
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:

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.

***1961 Chrysler New Yorker - Owner: Steve Johnson***

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NEWS AND NOTES

Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

Attendance was down just a touch from last week, but the 263 cars that rolled into Thursday evening’s cruise-in still brought plenty of variety and energy. Among them were 7 first-timers.

One of my favorite moments was having a 1959 Porsche park right next to my 2024 Porsche — a striking side-by-side of classic curves and modern lines.

Pete Lieb pulled in with his beautifully kept 1962 Dodge Dart station wagon, a time capsule on wheels.

And while there were plenty of head-turners, my pick for “most unique” of the night went to a 1995 Toyota Supra — a rare sight and a true crowd-stopper.

From vintage gems to modern marvels, it was another Thursday evening well spent with fellow car enthusiasts.

Uptown Classics Auto Show:

The Friday Night Uptown Founders Car Show returned to Marysville, Ohio on Friday evening under a new name — the Uptown Classics Auto Show. Registrations were open to vehicles 2001 and older.

Main Street was packed with people, making it difficult to move from one end to the other.

The awards ceremony wrapped up earlier than scheduled, with Best of Show going to Jeff Irwin for his 1963 Corvette Grand Sport.

No official car count was announced, but the turnout appeared to be around 100 cars.

A big thanks to Dave Bratton for his report and photos from the show.

The Charlie Baker Mound City Under the Lights Car Show:

The Mound City Little League field in Newark, Ohio, was the site of the Charlie Baker Mound City Under the Lights Car Show on Friday evening. The event drew about 70 cars.

Hi-Way Starz members Mike Marcum, Joe Estes, Justin Seymour, Dave O’Brien, and Bobby Pig all drove home with awards, while Jeff Tolley’s 1959 Chevy Biscayne earned the coveted Ed’s Sleds Pick.