This week brings a full slate of events scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Both Auto Smarts Radio Cruise & Ride '26 and the C-Town Cruisers kick off their 2026 seasons with shows on Sunday. If you’re looking to get out during the week, Wednesday stands as the lone gap in an otherwise nonstop lineup.
Monday (April 20th):
- Ohio Brewing Company Bike Night - Columbus
Tuesday (April 21st):
- No Events Found
Wednesday (April 22nd):
- Mundy's Motor Mania - Springfield
- Pats Pizza Bike Night & Cruise-In - West Jefferson
Thursday (April 23rd):
- No Events Found
Friday (April 24th):
- Calvin Rowland Memorial Car Show - Bellefontaine
- Roundtown Cruisers Monthly Car Show - Circleville
- Sonic Friday Cruise-In* - Heath
- Columbus Cars & Coffee (CC&C) at Colin's Coffee - Upper Arlington
Saturday (April 25th):
- Columbus Cars & Coffee (CC&C) at 3650 Olentangy - Columbus
- Kickstands & Coffee - Columbus
- Hater Hot Rods Cars & Coffee - Commercial Point
- Central Crossing HS Marching Band Car Show - Grove City
- Columbus Cars & Coffee @ Polaris Fashion Place - Lewis Center (Rain Date)
- American Legion Riders Spring Breakout - London
- Honda Heritage Museum Cars, Bikes, & Coffee - Marysville
- Gears For Growth Car Show -Newark
- Jaguar Jubilee Car Show - Springfield
- Car Show at Pap's Pizza - Tarlton
- Cruise to BUC-EE's - Westerville
Sunday - (April 26th):
- American Legion #144 Spring Warm-up - Columbus
- American Legion Paschall Post #164 Car & Craft Show - Grove City
- Kickstands & Octane - Groveport
- Becker's Burgers Jeep Cruise-In - Leesburg
- Dyno's and BBQ - Pataskala
- Maverick's Sweet 16 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
Saturday’s weather forecast forced the postponement of at least four events, including the Darana (National Trail Raceway) Test ‘n Tune. Fortunately, the rain held off just long enough for several Cars and Coffee meet ups to go on as planned.
Here are some of the cars that risked getting wet at Springfield Cars & Coffee, hosted at Mershon’s.
Thirty-seven miles to the east, Marysville Cars & Coffee kicked off its season at C&N Motor Cars.
Cruisin' with the King:
On Saturday evening, the Mid Ohio Cruisers Car Club kicked off its 45th year of monthly car shows at Burger King in Marysville, Ohio.
On the positive side, most of the rain showers had moved through the area by show time. Unfortunately, temperatures took a sharp nose dive, dropping into the upper 40s by 8 PM. Between the earlier rain and the unseasonably cold conditions, turnout was light, with just 21 cars in attendance, including 18 that officially registered.
Here are some of the rides the braved the rain and cold to attend the first Cruisin' with the King show of the season:
Bikes, Hot Dogs and Slot Car Racing:
RedFrog Classics Auto Repair in Westerville, Ohio played host to the Columbus Area Vintage Motorcycle Club (CAVMC) on Saturday afternoon for a laid-back gathering that featured hot dogs, slot car racing, and a behind-the-scenes tour of the shop. Events like this continue to highlight the strong sense of community within the local vintage motorcycle scene. Thanks to Tim McGeehan for sharing a great set of photos from the afternoon.
Kickstands & Octane:
Despite chilly temperatures, the first Kickstands & Octane meet-up of the season saw a solid turnout on Sunday. The new weekly gathering will rotate between Grumpy’s Coffee Garage and Main Ground Coffee, both located in Groveport, Ohio, giving local motorcycle enthusiasts a regular spot to connect throughout the season. Thanks to Kelly Cossin for sharing her photos from the event.
Import Face-Off:
At the Import Face-Off, Bling Amobi Breezy and the StreetKingz crew made a strong statement with an impressive showing across multiple classes. Bling Amobi’s “VetteZilla” stood out among a field of high-level builds, taking home both Best Domestic and Best Install honors.
StreetKingz also secured the Largest Club award, reinforcing their growing presence at regional events. Several other club members added to the trophy count, with awards going to Best Euro, Best Truck, Best Stance, and a Second Place finish in Best Import.
By all accounts, it was another successful outing for the group.
That’s it for this week. Hopefully, the weather will be a little more cooperative next weekend and allow for a full slate of events.
Special thanks to Jeff Shankle, Brent Miller, Kelly Cossin, Bling Amobi Breezy, and Tim McGeehan for contributing their photos to this week’s News and Notes.
Have a great week, stay safe and keep those wheels rolling.
