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Published on 2 Comments on Central Ohio Car Shows & Motorcycle Events | August 3 – 9, 2026
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):

Tuesday (August 4th):

Wednesday (August 5th):

Thursday (August 6th):

Friday (August 7th):

Saturday (August 8th):

Sunday (August 9th):

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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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.

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Published on 2 Comments on Central Ohio Car and Bike Events for August 18th thru August 24th, 2025
1961 Chrysler New Yorker - Owner: Steve Johnson

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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.

Here are some photos courtesy of Robert “Bubba” Hettinger.

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Published on 2 Comments on Central Ohio Car Shows, Cruise-Ins, & Meet-Ups for November/December 2024.
1998 Chevy Blazer - Owner: Steven Wells

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NAPA Trunk or Treat Cruise-In:

Friday was a wonderful evening for a Trunk-or-Treat Cruise-in at the NAPA Auto Parts Store in Hilliard, Ohio.

There were more than 20 cars in attendance. Plenty of kids, costumes, and candy provided an enjoyable autumn evening.

American Legion Southway Post #144 Trunk-N-Treat:

Shaun "Big Dawg" Sanders and the C-Town Cruisers were back at the American Legion Southway Post #144 on Sunday hosting the annual Trunk-N-Treat Car, Bike & Truck Show.

The show featured a costume contest for the adults, kids, and pets, a hayride, plenty of candy, and lots of beautiful rides and good friends.

With crisp temperatures and lots of sunshine, the C-Town Cruisers registered 66 vehicles.

The Vienna Door Company sponsored this year's awards. There were trophies for the "Favorite 50" along with trophies for Best Kid, Adult and Pet Costume, Best Dressed Vehicle, Kids Favorite, Vienna Door Company's Favorite, DJ's Favorite, and Best of Show.

For some unexplained reason, a Jeff Tolley-1 and a Jeff Tolley-2 appear this time of year. It kind of reminds me of a Big Foot sighting.

Here are the Best Costume winners:

The Best Dressed Vehicle Award went to Kenny G and Sue and their "Goolish" 2016 Dodge Challenger Hellcat.

The Kids' Favorite was the 1971 Chevy Nova belonging to the Head Mechanic (Sandy).

The Vienna Door Company selected Vic & Vickie Cunningham's 1965 Plymouth Barracuda as its "Favorite". The color might have influenced the pick.

The DJ's Favorite, Shaun's pick, was the 2017 Harley Davidson Street Glide of Randy Armentrout.

The Best of Show Award went to Mark Enyart and his 1962 Chevy Impala SS.

Here are the rest of the vehicles that participated in the show:

The C-Town Cruisers have two more shows this year. This Saturday (November 2nd) they will be at The Point on Main. This is a change of date. The show was originally scheduled for November 3rd but moved to November 2nd. The final show will be their annual Veterans Day Car Show on November 11th at the American Legion Southway Post #144.

Crossroads Car, Truck, & Bike Shows at Earthworks Cafe and Mound City Little League Benefit:

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