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This week’s schedule features a nice mix of weekly cruise-ins, Cars & Coffee gatherings, bike nights, and several larger weekend shows spread across Central Ohio.

The weekend lineup is especially packed, with everything from British Car Day Columbus, PBJ Connections Healing with Horsepower, and the Kreiger All Ford Show to multiple Cars & Coffee events, charity fundraisers, bike gatherings, and community car shows.

As always, event schedules can change due to weather or other last-minute issues, so it’s a good idea to check event pages before heading out.

Monday (May 11th):

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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.

Don’t miss a single event — bookmark it and stay in the loop all season long.

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NEWS AND NOTES

Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

Jackets and long pants were the required attire for the first Der Dutchman Cruise-In of the season in Plain City. Even with temperatures hovering in the 50s, it didn’t stop 232 cars — including 18 first-timers — from turning out for the season opener.

Wayne looked rested and ready for another fun-packed 2026 season, greeting attendees as the lot quickly filled with everything from classics and muscle cars to modern performance rides and trucks.

As always, the variety of vehicles on display was one of the highlights of the evening.

Carroll Lions Car Show:

With the help of Shaun “Big Dawg” Sanders and the C-Town Cruisers, the Carroll Lions hosted its annual downtown car show on Saturday. Proceeds from the event help support a variety of local Lions community projects.

After a slow start caused by morning rain and wet roads, the show eventually rebounded to register 54 vehicles. Attendees competed for Top 25 awards along with four sponsor trophies, a special auction trophy, and the coveted Best of Show award.

The Lions also sold event t-shirts that included a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of four buckets filled with car care products. The auction trophy drew plenty of interest, with the winning bid eventually reaching $70.

The four Sponsor Trophy winners were:

  • Astrografx: Dave & Jackie Hiles - 1973 Plymouth Duster/Twister
  • Auman Landscape: Mr Jimmy - 1986 Toyoto pickup
  • Carroll Cup Coffee House: Bill Justice - 1986 Porsche 944
  • 1BDCustomz Custom Trophies: Mike Woods -1966 Ford F100

The Best of Show honors went to Bret Ruff and his 1967 Chevy Camaro SS

Here are the rest of the cars that attended the show:

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2011 Chevy Camaro Convertible - Owner: Kenny Windle

This should be my last post from the great state of Florida for this year. Heading back to Ohio on Tuesday. Should be back in Columbus Wednesday afternoon or evening. I hope to see everyone at Der Dutchman on Thursday.

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NEWS AND NOTES

This past weekend saw near-perfect car show weather on Friday and Saturday disappear into morning showers on Sunday which canceled three events.

Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

Attendance at the first cruise-in of the season at the Der Dutchman Restaurant in Plain City, Ohio reached 240 Thursday evening. Of course, there was the usual assortment of low-calorie goodies raffled off at the end.

Delaware First Friday:

The First Friday event in downtown Delaware, Ohio took place on Friday evening. Approximately 38 cars participated in the cruise-in part of the event.

It's my understanding that If you want to leave the cruise-in before 9 PM, you can request assistance from the police to move your vehicle from the designated parking area.

Tri-County's Annual Car Show:

The Tri-County Career Center in Nelsonville, Ohio hosted its annual car show on Saturday. The event drew more the 80 cars.

The awards were hand-made and all the award winners were picked by the students. Our good friend, Dale Pearce, received a Truck trophy. Karson Musick went home with the Best of Show Peddle Car.

NAMI Mid-Ohio Car Show:

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Mid-Ohio hosted its annual car show on Saturday at the Polaris Shopping Mall in Columbus, Ohio. The organization serves Delaware, Marrow, and Union counties.

The event registered more than 80 cars. There were 60-80 vendor booths selling all kinds of merchandise.

The show presented four awards, Best Muscle, Best Classic, Best Modern, and Best of Show. Lynn Wellman and her 1968 Pontiac Firebird received the Best Muscle Award. This was Lynn's first car show. The Best Classic award went to Rex Blevins with a 1955 Crown Victoria. The 2016 McLaren belonging to Joey Lowendick was picked Best Modern and our good friend, Dave Bratton, and his 1937 Ford convertible was the Best of Show winner.

Left to Right: Joey Lowendick, Dave Bratton, Rex Blevins, Lynn Wellman

Circleville First Church Auto Show:

The weather turned out to be a little better in Circleville on Sunday than in Columbus. As a result, the Circleville First Church Auto Show registered 85 cars. David Anderson and his 1963 Chevy Impala SS received the Best of Show award.

Other Area Shows:

  • The Elgin High School Music Boosters Classic Car & Bike Show in Marion, Ohio registered 91 cars on Saturday. Our good friend, Russ Annis, and his 1967 Chevy Chevelle SS picked up one of the 25 "Favorite" awards.
  • Speaking of Marion, The Rod Knockers Car Club of Marion hosted its second show of the season at the Rural King on Saturday evening. There were more than 150 cars in attendance.
  • On Sunday, Chad Herrick took home the Best of Show honors at the Eldorado's Car, Truck, & Bike Show with his 2018 Dodge Charger Daytona 392. Brian Z's Ford Falcon received Best Car and Mark Mitchell's SSR Best Truck.
  • After the rain moved out of the area, the Heart of Ohio Antique Center in Springfield, Ohio ended up with 50-60 cars in attendance for its monthly cruise-in Sunday afternoon.

This concludes this last report from Florida. Now back to packing.

A big thanks to all the remote reporters who have sent me photos and info during these first two months of the season. The list includes Jeff Shankle, Dave Bratton, Dale Pearce, Anthony Musick, Bling Amobi Breezy, Mark Mitchell, and Russ Annis. Your help has been invaluable!

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