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Published on Leave a comment on Central Ohio Car and Bike Events for July 13 – 19, 2026
1972 Buick Riviera - Owner: Ed Matthews

** The Arthritis Charity Auto Show in Dublin, Ohio is on for Saturday **

It’s another full week of Central Ohio car and motorcycle events. The marquee event this week is the 43rd Annual Arthritis Foundation Charity Auto Show on Friday and Saturday in Dublin. If you’re looking for what just might be the best bologna sandwich in the country, check out the Waldo Tire Summerfest Car, Truck & Bike Show. And if neither of those floats your boat, there are plenty of other events to choose from.

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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:

What a difference 10 degrees can make. With Thursday evening temperatures in the mid-80s instead of the mid-90s, attendance jumped from 162 vehicles last week to 295 this week. Even with the cooler weather, people were still looking for any patch of shade they could find—even if it was next to a porta-potty.

As always, the variety of vehicles on display was outstanding. From a Ford GT to an Ineos Grenadier powered by a 3.0-liter BMW engine, there was something for everyone to enjoy. Here are the combined photos from Jeff Shankle, Tom Lawrence, and me from the evening.

Picktown Palooza Car, Truck, & Bike Show:

Even with Goodguys being the main attraction this weekend, there were still plenty of car and motorcycle events taking place around Central Ohio. One of those was the Picktown Palooza Car, Truck & Bike Show, part of the annual Pickerington Picktown Palooza Festival. Hosted by the Rusty Lug Nutz, the show was held in the parking lot at Pickerington Central High School.

There were 95 full-size vehicles in attendance. Add in the 10 pedal cars, and the total came to 105 entries.

The show featured impressive 3-foot trophies for the Top 30, along with 10 Special Awards: Best Chevy, Best Ford, Best Motorcycle, Best Mopar, Best Truck, Best 2000 & Newer, Best Project, Sponsor’s Choice, and Best of Show. The pedal cars also had two awards of their own.

Jim McGruder served as the DJ and once again did an outstanding job spinning the tunes and keeping everyone informed with announcements throughout the day.

The trophy for the Pedal Car Champion was just about as tall as the young winner.

Here are the cars and motorcycles that received the Special Awards.

  • SPONSORS CHOICE: 1958 Chevy Impala - Dr Ron Rogers
  • BEST 2000 and NEWER: 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing - Kim Hawksworth
  • BEST PROJECT: Wood Brat Rod - Bentley & Bexley Wilson
  • BEST MOPAR: 1960 Chrysler 300 F - Neal Thomas
  • BEST CHEVY: 1967 Camaro RS - Paula & Bobby Wong
  • BEST IMPORT: Porsche 928 S4 - Joel Roberts
  • BEST FORD: 1966 Ford Mustang - Kathy Hanning & Tom Hatfield
  • BEST TRUCK: 1956 Ford F100 - Bob & Mindy Conrad
  • BEST BIKE: 1945 Famous James Military Motorcycle - Steve Elam

Hi-Way Starz members hauling home some hardware.

The show's Top Award went to Ted Tickle's 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7.

After last Saturday’s excitement at the American Legion Fourth of July Car Show, it was a little anticlimactic when this week’s show got underway without a parade of police cruisers rushing into the parking lot. Fortunately, the arrival of an Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser added just enough excitement to keep the streak alive.

Congratulations to the Rusty Lug Nutz for putting together a very good car show. Now if they could have just controlled the rain, it would have been just about perfect.

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Published on Leave a comment on Central Ohio Car and Bike Events for June 22 – 28, 2026
1958 Chevy Delray - Owner: Chuck Kelley

Central Ohio’s summer car season continues at full throttle this week. Headlining the schedule is the inaugural Barrett-Jackson Columbus Auction at the Ohio Expo Center, bringing one of the nation’s premier collector-car auctions to Columbus for the first time.  

The week also features the always-popular London Cobra Show, the London Strawberry Festival and its related bike, car, and Jeep shows, plus the welcome return of the Westgate Park Bean Dinner Car Show. With something happening nearly every day, enthusiasts will have no shortage of places to spend time with friends and admire some outstanding vehicles.

Monday (June 22nd):

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NEWS AND NOTES

Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

The evening was a little breezy, but otherwise provided great weather for the cruise-in. Attendance reflected those favorable conditions, with 371 vehicles on hand compared to 257 the previous week — an increase of 114 cars. There were also 13 first-time participants this week.

The Pleasant Valley Fire District EMS added a little extra excitement during the evening. Fortunately, the individual who required medical attention was feeling better and did not have to leave the cruise-in.

Two vehicles stood out during the evening. The first was this beautifully restored brass-era Hudson touring car, which garnered a great deal of attention and offered spectators a glimpse into the early days of the automobile.

The second was this heavily modified Chevrolet S-10 street machine, featuring a massive roots-style supercharger, race-inspired interior, and enough attitude to get everyone’s attention as it rolled into the cruise-in.

Next week is the annual London Cobra Show. If the weather is good, the cruise-in could showcase 50 to 60 Cobras during the evening. It’s always one of the most anticipated nights of the season and a rare opportunity to see so many Cobras gathered in one place.

Finally, some sad news to report. Longtime Der Dutchman Cruise-In participant Kenny Davis passed away on Saturday, June 13.

Many of you will recognize Kenny by his white Pontiac, which was a regular fixture near the pavilion each week. He will be missed by his friends and fellow enthusiasts in the Central Ohio car community.

Danbury Car Show:

The Danbury Senior Living Center on Snouffer Road in Columbus hosted its 3rd Annual Car Show on Friday. With near-perfect weather, the event enjoyed its best attendance yet, attracting more than 30 vehicles.

Show participants and residents were treated to live music featuring hits from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.

Danbury also provided a terrific lunch that included barbecue ribs, chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad, chips, and a choice of water or soda.

As a thank you for sharing their vehicles with the residents, every participant received a complimentary goody bag.

The combination of classic cars, good food, great music, and beautiful weather made for an enjoyable afternoon for both participants and residents alike.

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Published on 4 Comments on Central Ohio Car & Bike Events for June 1 – 7, 2026
1933 Ford Coupe - Owners: Rob & Christina Stiffler

This week kicks off a new month of the season, and June looks like it’s going to be a big one. There are already 108 scheduled car and bike events on the calendar, and that does not include the weekly and monthly events.

This week’s lineup once again includes everything from cruise-ins and bike nights to large charity shows, Jeep events, poker runs, swap meets, multiple Cars & Coffee gatherings, and the always crazy Jax Wax Street Madness. If the weather cooperates, there should be no shortage of opportunities to get the toys out of the garage and enjoy the start of another busy summer weekend in the Central Ohio car community.

Monday (June 1st):

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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:

This week, the Der Dutchman Cruise-In traded the cool temperatures of the first three weeks for standing water and soggy ground. According to Wayne Nicely, who manages the cruise-in, the area received more than eight inches of rain over the past week. The excessive rainfall forced the closure of the northern end of the main field and several other parking areas.

The rain fall created additional challenges. The restaurant was unable to bring its food truck to the concession stand, resulting in no food or drinks being available. As if that wasn’t enough excitement for one evening, a car caught fire while entering the cruise-in.

Despite the mud and unexpected drama, the event still attracted an impressive 300 vehicles. And while the grounds were far from ideal, the weather itself could not have been much better. The rain finally gave way to a pleasant evening, making it a great night to be out enjoying the cruise-in, even if it was a little squishy underfoot.

Despite the soggy conditions, there were still plenty of vehicles and smiling faces to be found throughout the cruise-in. Here’s a collection of photos from the evening courtesy of Jeff Shankle and yours truly.

The weather this weekend was the complete opposite of Memorial Day weekend, with sunny skies, low humidity, and a refreshing breeze. The near-perfect conditions were reflected in attendance numbers across Central Ohio, as many shows topped the 100-vehicle mark and parking lots filled early.

The FBC (First Baptist Church Grove City) Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show:

Dan “Boots” Longenette and the Auto Smarts Radio Cruise and Ride Team were in Grove City on Saturday hosting the 10th Annual FBC (First Baptist Church) Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show. All proceeds from the event benefit Honor Flight, helping veterans visit the memorials built in their honor in Washington, D.C.

The show featured a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and live entertainment from Driving Guitars, keeping participants and spectators entertained throughout the day.

Thanks to the outstanding weather, 139 vehicles were officially registered, with another dozen or so vehicles attending but not entering the judging. The strong turnout made the 10th Annual FBC Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show one of the larger local events of the weekend.

At the conclusion of the show, Boots presented 88 awards, consisting of a mix of traditional trophies and unique Bluetooth speakers designed to resemble classic cars.

Here are some of the top award winners from the day.

  • BEST IMPORT: 2014 Honda Grom - Triston Campbell
  • BEST STREET ROD: 1937 Ford - Dave Bratton
  • BEST MODERN CORVETTE: 2023 Corvette - Tim Decker
  • BEST TRUCK: 1985 Chevy Scotsdale - Larry Fletcher Jr
  • BEST MODERN GM: 2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing - Kim Hawksworth
  • BEST CHEVY: 2000 Chevy Monte Carlo Jeff Gordon Edition - Mason Wolfe
  • BEST MOPAR: 1973 Plymouth Duster/Twister - Dave & Jackie Hiles
  • BEST MODERN MOPAR: 2020 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack - Josh Drake
  • BEST FORD: 1956 Ford Thunderbird - Phil Spangler
  • BEST MODERN FORD: 2020 Ford Mustang GT - Carl Fisher
  • BEST RAT ROD: 1932 Ford Model A - Clark Garn
  • BEST PAINT: 1969 Chevy Chevelle SS - Craig Strauss
  • BEST ENGINE: 1968 Hemi Dodge Dart - Fast Eddie
  • BEST TRI-FIVE: 1957 Chevy - Andy Brown
  • BEST OLD BODY STYLE PICKUP: 1956 Ford F-100 - Richard Jones
  • HONOR FLIGHT PICK: 1957 Chevy Bel Air - David Elliott
  • HONOR FLIGHT PICK: 1969 Chevy Chevelle - Jonathan Shook
  • HONOR FLIGHT PICK: 1966 VW Bus - B. Knoll
  • HONOR FLIGHT PICK: 1932 Ford 5 Window - Gus O'Day
  • FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PICK: 1991 Chevy Corvette - Marc & Char Cropper
  • Marc Cropper
  • BEST MOTORCYLE: 2015 Harley Davidson Road King - Bruce Herrick
  • 10TH ANNUAL CRUISER AWARD: 1968 Chevy Chevelle - Andrew Van Ert
  • AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: 1967 Chevy Camaro - Steve Click
  • BRIAN KINNETT AWARD: 1979 Pontiac Trans Am - Jay McCallister
  • Jay McAllister
  • PASTOR'S PICK: 1967 Ford Mustang - Mike Fuller
  • ELLIE'S PICK: 1923 Ford Model T - Chris Cook

By unanimous choice of the judges, Best of Show honors were awarded to Bennett Schellhaas and his beautiful 1951 Ford pickup. 

Here are more of the 139+ cars, trucks, and motorcycles that turn out for the FBC Car, Truck & Motorcycle show:

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Published on 2 Comments on Central Ohio Car and Bike Events for October 20th Thru October 26th, 2025
1961 Chevy Biscayne - Owner: Mary Hill

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Empty Pockets Trunk or Treat Car Show:

The Empty Pockets Cruisers Car Club hosted its annual Trunk or Treat Car Show on Saturday at the Hilliard Presbyterian Church in Hilliard, Ohio. Each year, this event stands out as one of the premier Trunk or Treat shows in the area—and this year was no exception. Warm sunshine and above-average October temperatures helped draw a large crowd of participants and spectators, all in high Halloween spirits. The final registration count reached an impressive 115 vehicles.

All proceeds from the show benefited the Ronald McDonald House of Columbus. The big door prize this year—a flat-screen TV—was won by Shannon Williams. The 50/50 raffle winner took home $178.

At the end of the show, award plaques were presented to the Top 40 vehicles, along with special category awards for Best Kids Costume, Best Adult Costume, Best Decoration, Sponsor’s Choice, DJ’s Choice, Empty Pockets Choice, and Hilliard Presbyterian Church Choice. A Best Motorcycle award was also planned, but no motorcycles registered this year.

Special Category Winners

  • Best Kids Costume: This cute little girl
  • Best Adult Costume: Jim and Carmen Pinks
  • Best Decorated Vehicle: 1988 Chevy Monte Carlo – Madilynn Imes
  • DJ’s Choice: 2024 Chevy (Evil Pumpkin) Corvette Stingray – Fast Eddie
  • Empty Pockets Choice: 1967 Pontiac GTO – Christy Calhoun
  • Hilliard Presbyterian Church Choice: 1965 Ford Mustang – Larry Shredl
  • Sponsor’s Choice: 1926 Dodge Rat Rod – Sean Catalogna

The combination of classic cars, community spirit, and Halloween fun made this year’s Trunk or Treat another one to remember. Here are just a few examples of the festive displays that make this event so special each year.

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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 1 Comment on Central Ohio Car and Bike Events for July 14th thru July 20th, 2025
1970 Chevy Nova SS - Owner: Scott Louck

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Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

Scattered afternoon thundershowers put a damper on Thursday’s cruise-in, with attendance topping out at around 149 cars.

Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts Car Show:

The Creative Auto Group held its monthly car show on Friday evening at the Advance Auto Parts store in Marysville, Ohio. Despite a modest turnout of 12 registered vehicles, the event delivered plenty of classic charm and community spirit.

The 50/50 raffle raised $50 for the local food pantry—thanks to the generosity of Rex Dillon, who donated his winning half of the pot back to the cause.

Award honors went to two standout entries:

Bruce Pawley with a 1967 Chevy Camaro RS

Gary McDowel with his 1967 Chevy Chevelle

Next month's show will on Friday, August 8th.

Destination Outlets Cars & Coffee:

Despite the heat, Cars & Coffee at Destination Outlets drew Over 15 vehicles Saturday morning. There was everything from classic muscle to modern performance on display.

Attendees were treated to free coffee courtesy of The Bear Den storefront inside the mall, helping keep the energy up even as temperatures climbed. The event continues to grow in both size and variety, thanks to strong support from area enthusiasts.

This month’s gathering saw members of both the Greater Dayton Corvette Club and Lancaster Corvette Club in attendance, as well as a good turnout from local regulars. A special surprise came in the form of a Hoonigan-branded ride, adding a little extra edge to the mix.

Cars & Coffee at Destination Outlets is held every 2nd Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — the next one will be Saturday August 9th.

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1972 AMC Javelin SST - Owner: Chuck Davidson

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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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1952 Chevy DeLuxe - Owner: Brandon Sams

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NEWS AND NOTES

What a difference a week makes. Last weekend's beautiful weather saw many shows set attendance records. Thanks to scattered showers and thunderstorms in the forecast this weekend most events had lower than expected turnouts. At least Sunday stayed dry for most of the afternoon.

Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

Thanks to the threat of rain, only 163 cars turned out for this week's cruise-in. There were only a few very light sprinkles during the evening. Not enough rain fell to require any wipedown of the cars.

This 2000 Lincoln Stretch Limo Town Car - Pzazza Series receives this week's Der Dutchman Unique Vehicle Award.

At the end of the cruise-in, Wayne Nisly announced the First Annual Outdoor Sing-Along scheduled for September 21 at the Der Dutchman Oak Grove. Wayne encourages cruise-in attendees to bring their cars and walk over to the event.

Cruisin' For Our Vets (Mike Mallow Memorial) Car & Motorcycle Show:

The Gordon Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram Dealership in Washington Court House, Ohio was the site of the 3rd Annual Cruisin' For Our Vets (Mike Mallow Memorial) Car & Motorcycle Show on Saturday.

The Southern Ohio Buckeye Bikers hosted the show. All proceeds benefit Central Ohio Veterans. The show is also a memorial to Mike Mallow, a local veteran and avid motorcyclist who passed away from cancer in 2022.

This year the show registered 54 cars and twenty-plus motorcycles. The cars and motorcycles were divided into classes. There were 10 classes for the cars and seven classes for the motorcycles.

CAR CLASSES
MOTORCYCLE CLASSES

Each class had awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Along with the class awards, there were specialty awards for Veterans Choice Car, Veterans Choice Bike, Peoples Choice Car and Bike, Rat Class Choice, In Memory of Mike Mallow, Best of Show Car, and Best of Show Bike.

Steve Elam's entire rig received the In Memory of Mike Mallow Award. Steve also received awards for Custom Bike, Vintage Bike, and 2nd place in the truck class.

Peoples Choice Car/Truck/Jeep went to Larry and Libby Williams with a 1969 Chevy Chevelle.

Peoples Choice Motorcycle went to the 2003 Harley Davidson Sportster Custom Chopper belonging to Zack Sedlmeyer. Zack's bike also received the Veterans Choice Award for Motorcycles and 2nd Place in the Custom Motorcycle Class.

The Veterans Choice Car/Truck/Jeep Award went to Quinten Waits with a 1953 Chevy 3100 Pickup.

Karen Young's 1937 Chevy Sedan received the Best of Show Award for the cars/Trucks/Jeeps. The car also picked up 1st Place in the 20s - 30s Class.

Best of Show for the Motorcycles went to the 1952 Harley Davidson 45 Flathead Chopper owned by Jerry Mullins.

Here are more photos from the Cruisin' For Our Vets Car & Motorcycle Show:

Son of Amvets Post 1776 Red, White, and Cruise:

On Saturday, the Son of Amvets Post 1776 in Logan, Ohio hosted its Red, White, and Cruise.

There were 26 registered cars.

Dr. Ron Rogers received the Top Mopar Award for his 1968 Dodge Charger.

Best of Show went to the 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback owned by Ken and Thelma Farmer. Yep, it's the same Ken and Thelma Farmer whose 1957 Ford Fairlane was the featured car on last week's post.

St. Elizabeth Festival Car Show:

Unfortunately, late afternoon and evening showers in the area hurt attendance at the St. Elizabeth Festival Car Show on Saturday evening. Only 20 cars attended the show.

Here are some of the cars that turned out despite the rain.

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1970 Chevy C10 Pickup - Owner: Dave Anders

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NEWS AND NOTES

Unsurprisingly, this week's news and notes have a lot of Goodguys-related content.

Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

Goodguys had a lot of people's attention on Thursday. As a result, attendance was a little down this week at exactly 200 cars.

Creative Auto Group/Advanced Auto Parts Car Show:

Jeff Shankle and the Advanced Auto Parts Store in Marysville, Ohio held their July car show Friday evening. There were 13 cars in attendance. The show raised $89 for the Milford Center Food Pantry at the Trinity Church.

The Advanced Auto Parts store manager picks this month were Ron Griffith with a 1965 Ford Falcon, Ray Leopard with a 1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass, and yours truly with a 2021 Corvette.

1965 Ford Falcon - Owner: Ron Griffith
2021 Corvette - Owner: K. Hawksworth
1984 Oldsmobile Cutlass - Owner: Ray Leopard

Columbus Cars & Coffee at The City Apartments:

I made my first visit of the season to Columbus Cars & Coffee at the City Apartments on Saturday Morning. By 10 AM there were 80 plus cars in attendance.

The "unofficial" featured car of the morning was the Chevy Chevette. There was a half-dozen of them parked together.

Here are some of the other cars from the morning cars & coffee:

Goodguys Summit Racing Nationals:

Following some pre-show controversy over the construction taking place at the Ohio Expo Center, the three-day event went off without a hitch. The only minor complaint was a little more dust on the cars than in previous years.

Unofficial attendance figures had 4600-plus cars on Friday and just over 6200 cars on Saturday.

The After Parties:

I made my annual Saturday visit to the Goodguys After Parties. The first visit was to the Hilton Polaris Hotel. It was the usual low-key event it has been in past years. Lots of people hanging out and relaxing.

Next was a drive across the street to Quaker Steak & Lube to catch a few burnouts. The black Pontiac was the clear winner of the ones I saw. The burnout from the white Toyota was a little weak.

The final stop was the Crowne Plaza. There were Lots of people, lots of cars, live music, and a food buffet. Hands down the biggest party of the evening.

Here's a little slide show of the festivities from the evening:

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NEWS AND NOTES

This week's report covers a wide area of shows from Coshocton to Urbana, Ohio.

Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

The restaurant's weekly cruise-in had the largest attendance so far this season with 413 cars.

This week's cruise-in was a memorial to loved ones who are no longer here. A table was set up by the food/registration shack so that people could display memories of their friends, family members, or whoever they wanted to remember.

Wayne Nisly who manages the cruise-in announced that milkshakes have been added to the menu.

This week's unique/unusual vehicle award goes to Charlie O'Neill and Tom Thompson for their Burgundy Bandit. The entire place paused for a moment when they fired it up to take it off the trailer.

Empty Pockets Cruisers Dave & Busters Car & Bike Show:

The last time the Empty Pockets Cruisers Car Club hosted a car show at Dave & Buster's Restaurant in Hilliard, Ohio was June 13, 2021. After a two-year hiatus and a completely remodeled Dave & Buster's, the club returned on Saturday to host another car show at the restaurant.

This year the club registered 109 cars. Jim McGruder was again the DJ and MC for the show.

The club presented a total of 50 award plaques. There were 45 "Favorite" awards plus five "Specialty" awards. The "Specialty" awards included Favorite Motorcycle, DJ's Choice, Dave & Buster's Choice, Sponsors Choice, and Empty Pockets Cruisers Choice, a.k.a Best of Show.

The Favorite Motorcycle went to William Russell with a 2013 Harley Davidson Street Glide.

The 25th Anniversary 1992 Chevy Camaro RS belonging to Mark Schlueb received Dave & Buster's Choice Award.

Jim McGruder's DJ's Choice went to Christopher Gibbs with a 2016 Dodge Challenger Shaker 392.

Rod Scott and his 1958 Dodge D-100 Sweptside pickup received the Sponsors Choice.

The Empty Pockets Cruisers Choice (a.k.a Best of Show) was Robert Rutowkski's 1971 Pontiac GTO.

Immaculate Conception Parish Car Show:

The Immaculate Conception Parish in Columbus, Ohio held its 6th annual Car Show on Saturday.

The show registered 38 cars. There was a total of nine awards, Five trophies for People's Choice and four "Show Favorite". The People's Choice awards included Best Paint, Best Engine, Best Interior, Best Overall and "Cutest".

Best Interior went to John Hughes with a 1966 Volkswagon.

Jack Leffel's 1940 Ford pickup received the Best Engine Award. You may remember Jack's pickup from the May 28 to June 2, 2024 News and Notes where it was picked as the Unique/Unusual vehicle at the Der Dutchman Cruise-In.

The 1966 Corvette belonging to Fred Davis was voted Best Paint.

Dave Bratton's 1937 Wild Rod Ford was voted "Best Overall", a.k.a Best of Show.

Here are more cars from the show:

Cruise-In • Brews 2024:

The Pickerington Lions Clubs and Combustion Brewery & Taproom with the help of Big Dawg and the C-Town Cruisers hosted the 2024 Cruise-In • Brews Car Show on Saturday in Pickerington, Ohio.

There were 100 cars in attendance. Best of Show went to Doug Porter and his 1966 Chevy Nova.

Corvettes at Roscoe Village:

I don't normally list or cover shows east of Newark, Ohio. But I make an exception for the All-Corvette Show at Roscoe Village in Coshocton, Ohio. As you'll see, there's plenty of interest in this event from Central Ohio cruisers to include it on the list each year.

The show is put on by the Classic Glass Corvette Club. The historical Roscoe Village makes a very unique venue for a car show.

This year the club registered 187 Corvettes. Awards were presented for first, second, and third place for each generation of Corvette except for the 8th generation. That generation had a 4th place award. There were also "Specialty" Awards and a Best of Show.

Here are the Central Ohio cruisers that won awards:

Quentin Sayers received the 2nd Place Award in the C3 Category for his 1969 Corvette.

2nd Place in the C5 Category also went to Quentin Sayer for his 2000 Corvette driven by Miss M.

Jim McGruder's 2020 Corvette Stingray received 4th Place in the C8 Category.

3rd Place in the C8 Category went to Jeff Irwin's 2024 Corvette Z06.

Steve Kidwell and Nancy received the Classic Glass Corvette Club Choice for their 1954 Corvette.

The Street Elite Corvette Club received the Club Participation Award.

David Hahn and his 1954 Corvette took home The Best of Show honors.

Overall, it was a well-organized show at a unique venue. My only complaint which is common to most downtown shows is not being able to hear the PA announcements if you happen to be parked at the far ends of the street. I missed the first part of the award ceremony for that very reason.

Here are more Corvettes from the show:

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