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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.

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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.

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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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Der Dutchman Cruise-In

The third time's a charm. Finally a Thursday with no rain or rain-soaked fields. As a result, attendance reached 312 cars.

My buddy Russ Annis is a die-hard Notre Dame fan, while I proudly bleed scarlet and gray for Ohio State. Before the National Championship game, we made a friendly wager: the loser had to wear the winning team’s ball cap to the first three car shows we attended together this year.

Let’s just say Russ has never looked better than he did rocking that Ohio State hat—although I’m not sure he’d agree. I told him it brings out the color in his eyes… he told me to stop talking.

As usual, some interesting vehicles turned up at the cruise-in. Tom Corbin brought his 1951 Chevy Bel Air, and an Austin Mini Traveller and a Vanderhall Venice were also on display.

However, the most unusual vehicle of the evening was an International Metro van equipped with air suspension.

Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts Car Show:

Car enthusiasts gathered Friday evening in Marysville, Ohio, as The Creative Auto Group hosted its second car show of the season at the Advance Auto Parts store. 

Attendance was 16 cars—much better than last month, thanks to the nicer weather. The show raised $55 for the Marysville Food Pantry.

The three cars that received awards this month were:

  • Jim Shaw with a 1939 Chevy Master 85
  • Nor Miscovich with a 1965 Chevy Corvair
  • Marcus Hagans with a 1972 Olds Cutlass

Empty Pockets Armed Forces Day Car Show:

The Empty Pockets Cruisers Car Club hosted its annual Armed Forces Day car show at VFW Post 4931 on Walcutt Road in Columbus, Ohio.

The show registered 60 cars. Award plaques were given to the Top 40, along with four “Specialty” awards: VFW Post 4931 Choice, DJ’s Choice, Sponsor’s Choice, and Empty Pockets Cruisers Choice. There would have been a fifth “Specialty” award for Best Motorcycle, but no one registered one.

The award presentation began with a special award presented to Renee Robinson of the Howard Hanna/Robinson Group for her contributions and dedication as the primary sponsor of the Empty Pockets events over the years.

Here are the "Specialty" Award-winning cars:

VFW POST 4931 CHOICE
1968 Kaiser Jeepster - Owner: Mike Robinson
DJ'S CHOICE
1967 Pontiac Firebird 400 - Owner: Frank Baldwin
SPONSOR'S CHOICE
1971 Chevy Nova SS - Owner: Melissa Siferd
EMPTY POCKETS CRUISERS CHOICE
1972 Chevy C-10 Stepside Pickup - Owner: Doug Glassburn

Fostering Further Car Show:

The Fostering Further Organization hosted its third annual car show at the Newark Eagles in Newark, Ohio, on Saturday. The organization was created to support healthy, supportive relationships between community members and those involved in foster care in Central Ohio.

Saturday’s show registered 108 cars.

Keith Ruhl and Dave O’Brien both received Top 35 awards, while Jeff Tolley took home Best Paint for his 1959 Chevy Biscayne.

Left to Right: Keith Rhul, Dave O'Brien, Jeff Tolley

Best of Show honors went to Tim Davidheiser and his 1948 International KB-1 pickup. Congratulations, Tim!

Pickerington High School Bands Benefit Car Show:

Pickerington Central High School in Pickerington, Ohio, was the site of a benefit car show on Saturday to help raise money to send both Pickerington High School bands to London.

The show registered 125 cars. There were three-foot trophies awarded to the Top 40, along with 10 specialty awards.

The list of special award winners included:

  • Best Truck: 1950 Chevy 3100 - Owner: Dale Pearce
  • People's Choice: 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat - Owner: Kenny G
  • Best GM: 1970 Chevy Chevelle - Owner: Doug Mullin
  • Best Mopar: 1974 Plymouth Satellite - Owner: Dwain Green
  • Best Ford: 1940 Ford Panel Truck - Owner: Harry Ours
  • Best Paint: 1937 Wild Rod Ford - Owner: Dave Bratton
  • Director's Choice: 2005 Chevy SSR - Owner: Hunter Crawford

Dale Pearce took home three awards. He received Top 40 Awards for his 1967 Corvette Stingray and 1950 Chevy 3600 pickup, as well as the Best Truck Award for his 1950 3100 pickup.

Fred Williams’s 1969 Ford Mustang 5.0 Coyote received the Best of Show Award.

Cruisin' with the King Car Show:

On Saturday evening, the Mid Ohio Cruisers Car Club hosted its May car show at the Burger King in Marysville, Ohio.

There were door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, and dash plaques. The club presented award plaques to its 15 favorite registered cars.

This month, 46 cars were registered, with another 16 cars in attendance that did not register.

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