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Published on 7 Comments on Central Ohio Car and Bike Events for June 15 – 21, 2026
1967 Chevy Nova - Owner: John Schaeffer

The Central Ohio car scene continues to be red hot for a second straight week. With events taking place every day, mowing the lawn may have to take a back seat to car or bike shows this week. Sunday is Father’s Day, and there’s no shortage of car and bike events for Dad to enjoy.

Monday (June 15th):

Tuesday (June 16th):

Wednesday (June 17th):

Thursday (June 18th):

Friday (June 19th):

Saturday (June 20th):

Sunday (June 21st - Father's Day):

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:

The heat got turned up for Thursday evening’s Der Dutchman Cruise-In, and apparently a bunch of Corvette owners got the memo. A total of 257 vehicles filled the lot, including 28 Corvettes ranging from classics to late-model performance machines. Among the highlights was the Top Dog of the C8 lineup and a 1,250-horsepower ZR1X that drew plenty of attention throughout the evening.

Here are more of the cars and trucks that turned out for Thursday’s Der Dutchman Cruise-In despite the oven-like temperatures.

Harry and Mary Wise Memorial Car Show:

The parking lot of the Big Walnut Grill in Sunbury was the site of the 5th Annual Harry and Mary Wise Memorial Car Show. Registration was free, although donations were accepted to support the event. This year’s show attracted 165 registered vehicles.

Among the top award recipients was Annette Lieb, whose Hemi-powered 1962 Dodge Dart station wagon, affectionately known as “Big Booty Judy,” earned one of the show’s Top 20 Awards.

Capturing the coveted Best of Show award was a beautifully restored 1959 Chevrolet Corvette.

Bryan Mauger was on hand to photograph the event and shared these images of some of the cars that participated in the show.

The Heath Taste of Summer Car Show:

If you were in Heath on Saturday, you would have found the Heath Taste of Summer Car Show tucked behind the Walmart. Presented by the City of Heath and the Heath Community Arts Council of the Davis-Shai House, the show attracted 98 registered vehicles.

Dave O’Brien took home some hardware with his 1982 Chevrolet pickup, better known as “Orange Crush.”

The Hi-Way Starz Car Club was well represented at the show, with Bubba Hettinger and a number of other members in attendance. Bubba shared these photos from the event.

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1941 Ford Sedan - Owner: Geneva Bell

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It was another weekend with a 90% chance of rain in the forecast for Saturday and about the same on Sunday. But once again, the rain never really showed up—though not before three shows got canceled and another three were postponed.

Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

It was a huge Thursday evening at the Der Dutchman Restaurant in Plain City, Ohio. Not only was the restaurant packed with guests, but the cruise-in outside saw 420 cars in attendance. Thirty-seven of the 420 were first-time participants.

The Der Dutchman cruise-in is one of those rare events where you can see a Porsche, a Challenger, a Mustang, and a Volkswagen parked side by side.

Sprinkle in a ’33 Auburn, a Rolls-Royce, and a 1930s Buick, and you end up with the best variety of cars at any event in Central Ohio.

This week featured two particularly unique and unusual cars. The first was a heavily modified and nearly unrecognizable Miata, and the second was a Triumph Spitfire with a small-block engine—both set up for racing.

Whether you’re a die-hard car enthusiast or just someone who appreciates a good cruise-in, Thursday nights at Der Dutchman continue to offer an unforgettable mix of machines, memories, and community spirit.

Danbury Senior Living Car Show:

The Danbury Senior Living Center in Columbus, Ohio, hosted its second annual Car Show on Friday. The show featured just over 20 cars.

Everyone who brought a vehicle received a goody bag containing all the ingredients—minus the meat—to make a spaghetti dinner.

In addition to the goody bag, participants were treated to lunch, which included barbecue ribs and chicken, potato salad, chips, and a beverage.

Here are the cars that attended the show:

The event offered a fun and flavorful afternoon for car enthusiasts and residents alike.

Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts Car Show:

The Creative Auto Group/Advance Auto Parts store in Marysville, Ohio, hosted its June Car Show on Friday evening. Unfortunately, the weather wasn’t kind to the event—only six cars braved the steady drizzle to attend. However, the show still managed to raise $40 for the Milford Center Food Pantry.

One positive outcome of the rain was that it gave everyone a chance to hang out inside the Advance Auto Parts stockroom and shoot the breeze.

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Published on 2 Comments on Central Ohio Car Shows, Cruise-Ins, & Meet-Ups for October 7 – 13, 2024
1957 Ford Fairlane Convertible - Owner: Gary Gabriel

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Last week's News and Notes didn't have much content thanks to the weather. This week, thanks to the weather, has a TON of content so buckle up.

Grace Chapel Wednesday Night Cruise-In:

Bryan Mauger stopped by this week's Grace Chapel Wednesday Night Cruise-in. Bryan estimated there were about 30 cars in attendance.

Bryan's 1970 Chevy Monte Carlo was joined by another first-generation Monte Carlo. The owner purchased it brand new in 1972. It still has the original paint, interior, and 80,000-plus original miles.

Here are some more cars from the cruise-in:

The last Wednesday night cruise-in of the season will be October 23rd weather permitting. The Church will host a Fall Party and Car Cruise-in on Sunday, October 27th.

Corvettes Convene:

Ricart Chevrolet in Dublin, Ohio hosted its second annual Corvettes Convene on Thursday.

My Corvette was still in the shop for a transmission issue at the time so I couldn't participate with my car but I stopped by for about an hour.

There were two food trucks, a DJ, and around 50 Corvettes in attendance while I was there.

The weather couldn't have been more perfect for this Corvette owners' meet and lot party.

Der Dutchman Cruise-In Banquet:

The Der Dutchman Restaurant in Plain City, Ohio held its season-ending cruise-in banquet on Thursday.

This year 173 people signed up to attend the banquet.

As usual, Wayne Nisly presided over the banquet and presented some interesting stats about this season's cruise-in.

  • There was only one rainout this year compared to six in 2023. There were three other evenings where the threat of rain did affect attendance. Wayne did say there were a few evenings most of us would call hot but he classified them as warm.
  • This year 375 first-timers attended the cruise-in.
  • A total of 5809 cars participated in the cruise-in 2024. That's the largest number ever.
  • The cruise-in averaged 305 cars per evening.
  • Wayne's database currently has 1059 names in it. This equates to people who have attended the cruise-in at least once in the last four years.

At the end of the banquet, Wayne and the restaurant presented everyone with a special gift as a token of their appreciation for supporting another great season. One table had a gift for the Ford fans the other table had a gift for the Chevy fans.

The first cruise-in for 2025 will be May 1st. Wayne would like to set an attendance record to start the season so mark that date on your calendars now.

Friday Night NAPA Cruise-In:

Between 30 and 35 cars stop by the NAPA Auto Parts store in Hilliard, Ohio for a beautiful Friday evening meet-up.

One plus for getting dark earlier these days is that everyone can show off their car lights.

Auto Smart Cruise & Ride at Massey's Pizza:

Dan "Boots" Longenette and the Auto Smarts Cruise & Ride team were in Grove City, Ohio on Saturday hosting a car show at Massey's Pizza.

This was the 10th year Boots and Auto Smarts have been the host of this show.

The total number of registered vehicles on Saturday was 89.

Here are some of the Special Award winners:

BEST CHEVELLE
1967 Chevy Chevelle SS - Owner: Russ Annis
BEST TRUCK
1950 Chevy 3660 Pickup - Owner: Dale Pearce
BEST INTERIOR
1972 Chevy C-10 Stepside - Owner: Doug Glassburn
BEST FORD
1946 Ford Coupe - Owner: Joe Blankenship
BEST MUSTANG
2013 Ford Mustang - Owner: Brandon Taylor
MOST UNIQUE
1948 Jeepster - Owner: Dick Luckhaupt
BEST NOVA
1974 Chevy Nova - Owner: Jim Graham
BEST CAMARO
1969 Chevy Camaro Z/28 - Owner: Mark Youngs
BEST MODERN MUSCLE
2011 Corvette Mike Mason
BEST PRO STREET
1991 Chevy Camaro - Owner: Grady Maynard
BOOTS' PICK
1954 Hudson Hornet - Owner: Gus O'Day
BEST PAINT
1973 Corvette - Owner: Scott Southworth
BEST ENGINE
1955 Chevy Bel Air - Owner: Mark Reynolds
BEST STREET ROD
1932 Ford Roadster - Owner: Mac
BEST AMC
1973 Gremlin X - Owner: Gabriel Rives
FUTURE CLASSIC
2023 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing - Owner: K. Hawksworth

Award of Excellence (Previous Auto Smarts Best of Show winners):

1970 Ford Torino GT - Owner: Chris Kraner
1937 Wild Rod - Owner: Dave Bratton
1967 Corvette Convertible - Owner: Craig Grunkemeyer
1968 Chevy Chevelle - Owner: Andrew Van Ert
1971 Chevy Blazer - Owner: Ric Queen
1962 Chevy Impala SS - Owner: Mark Enyart
1987 Buick Grand National - Owner: John Evans
1968 Dodge Charger - Owner: Dr. Ron Rogers

The Auto Smarts Super Pick went to Jim Loftus and his 1957 Chevy Bel Air.

The Best of Show was John Picken's 1931 Ford Roadster.

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1978 Ford Thunderbird - Owner: John Van Ness

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This week's News and Notes covers events from Alexandria to Sunbury, Ohio. It includes a show that's just a little different than most.

Der Dutchman Cruise-In:

283 cars made it out to the Der Dutchman Cruise-In in Plain City, Ohio this past Thursday.

The car that caught my attention this week was this 1931 Buick 96 Opera Coupe belonging to Tom and Dana Kromer.

Here are some of the other beautiful rides from the cruise-in:

Honda Motorsports Bike & Car Night/NAPA Pop-Up Cruise:

Two car meet-ups took place on Friday evening. One at Honda Motorsport in Marysville, Ohio, and the other at the NAPA Auto Parts store in Hilliard, Ohio.

This month Honda Motorsports had about 20 motorcycles show up and only seven cars. Food was still free from the Triple P Barbeque Co. food truck and so was the opportunity to have your motorcycle dyno'd.

There were more than six times the number of cars at the NAPA Pop-up Cruise. Attendance surpassed 45 cars during the evening.

There weren't any kids riding bikes in between the cars at this meet-up.

Heels & Wheels Car Show: (WARNING SOME ADULT CONTENT)

The Vanity Gentlemen's Club in Columbus, Ohio hosted its 10th Annual Heels & Wheels Car Show on Saturday.

Registration was $15 and included a door prize ticket. I will say Heels & Wheels had the best door prizes of any show I've attended this season.

One of the door prizes was a golf bag! You don't see too many of those given away at car shows.

The show ended up registering 78 cars. There were awards not only for the cars and bikes but also for the ladies.

Voted on by the crowd, the ladies competed for Best Breasts, Best Butt, Best Legs, and Hottie of the Show.

The ladies selected the cars to receive awards. The awards included Best Back Seat, Best Topless Ride, Best Rear End, Best Babe Magnet -- you get the picture. Not your typical Best GM, Best Ford, or Best Truck awards. There was also a Best of Show for the cars/trucks and a Best of Show for the motorcycles.

Food and refreshments could be purchased from the food stand set up outside the club. I'm told the hot dogs were especially good. Of course, adult beverages could be purchased inside the club.

The ladies were available to pose for photos with your car during the show. Tipping the ladies was strongly encouraged.

Here are the crowds' choices for Best Breasts, Best Butt, Best Legs, and Hottie of the Show:

BEST BUTT - Sunny
BEST LEGS - Rain
BEST BREASTS - Kitana
HOTTIE OF THE SHOW - Stella

The Star of the Show Award went to Jasmine for her help judging the vehicles and being the MC for the awards presentation.

THE CAR AWARDS:

BEST BABE MAGNET
2022 Dodge Charger Scat Pack
BEST HEADLIGHTS
1960 Austin Healy Sprite
BEST REAR END
1982 Chevy C10
BEST BACK SEAT
1960 Chevy Impala
BEST CURVES
1956 Jaguar XK140
VANITY'S CHOICE
2023 Corvette Stingray
CROWD FAVORITE
1968 Chevy Nova
COUNTRY'S CHOICE
1971 Chevy K5 Blazer
SEXIEST RIDE
2024 Corvette Stingray
LADIES CHOICE
1997 Nissan 240 SX
BEST TOPLESS RIDE
1997 Mustang Cobra
Arch Mayer
Proudly Displaying his Best Topless Ride Award

THE BIKE AWARDS:

BEST FAT BOTTOM (Widest Tire)
2011 Harley Electra Glide
TALLEST BARS
2002 Harley FXSTBI Night Train
SEXIEST BIKE
1986 Harley Heritage Softail
LADIES CHOICE
2008 Harley Ultra Classic

BEST OF SHOW - CARS/TRUCKS:

Kevin Foust's 1941 Dodge WC 40 Military Weapons Truck.

BEST OF SHOW - BIKES:

Bruce Hoover's 2010 Harley Electra Glide.

Crossroads Saturday and Sunday Shows:

Frank Russell and the Crossroads Events team hosted two car shows this past weekend. On Saturday they were in Newark, Ohio hosting the monthly show at the Earthworks Cafe at Newark Station.

The Veteran Owned Vehicle Award went to Mike Holcombe and his 1970 Chevy Nova "Gezr Cab".

The 1932 Ford B of Jeff Cole received the Best of Show Honors.

On Sunday, the Crossroads team traveled from Newark to Dublin, Ohio to host the Air Force One/Custom Air Skilled Trades Cruise-In.

There were 56 vehicles in attendance. Anyone who registered a vehicle received a goody bag and a free t-shirt from Air Force One/Custom Air. They also received a $5.00 discount on food and refreshments at JD's Farmhouse Cafe & Creamery food truck.

The Nationwide Children's/Sunny 95 Cool Treat Truck was also at the show passing out free cold treats.

At the end of the show, the Crossroads Team presented 31 awards. Four of those 31 awards were custom-made trophies from Air Force One for Best Car, Best Truck, Best Bike, and Best of Show.

Heny Ours received the Veteran Owned Vehicle Award with his 1949 Ford Panel Delivery Truck.

The Best Car Award went to Jim McGruder's 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray.

The 1953 Chevy 3100 pickup belonging to Dean Maisenbacher was selected as Best Truck.

Allen Parker's 2019 Harley Davidson FLFBS Fat Boy received The Best Bike Award.

Best of Show honors went to Chris Kraner and his 1970 Ford Torino GT.

Here are the rest of the vehicles from the show:

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Published on 4 Comments on Central Ohio Car Events for September 20 – 26, 2021
1964 Chevy Corvair Monza
Owner: Dave Albers

Here are the events scheduled for this last weekend of September. Once again it's a big one! If past history is any indication, the two biggest shows of the weekend will be the Sunbury Lions Club Country Cruise-in and the North Hills Car and Bike Show. Both are on Sunday.

CLICK HERE to skip the News and Notes section and go directly to the list of events.

NEWS AND NOTES:

Der Dutchman:

The Der Dutchman Restaurant in Plain City, Ohio held two cruise-ins this week. Their weekly cruise-in on Thursday evening attracted 347 cars. It turned out to be a wonderful evening to hang out with friends.

Saturday morning the restaurant hosted its annual Coffee and Donuts cruise-in. More than 80 cars stopped in for a cup of coffee and a famous Der Dutchman donut. By 11 AM everyone was experiencing a pretty good sugar and caffeine buzz.

To see more from the Thursday and coffee and donuts cruise-ins, CLICK HERE.

Farrow Hot Rods and Handlebars:

Saturday evening the Farrow Harley Davidson Dealership in Sunbury, Ohio hosted their second Hot Rods and Handlebars Car and Bike Show of the season. The event was sponsored by Rabid Customs, Ricart Automotive, and of course, Farrow Harley-Davidson.

The Parking lot was divided into two sections, one for the motorcycles and the other for the cars. Two food trucks and a beer garden provided refreshments. A live band (sorry, don't know the name) entertained the crowd.

Entry to the show was free for spectators and motorcycles. If you wanted your car included in the judging for a trophy, a $10 donation to charity was requested. With the $10 donation also came a 16 oz bottle of Jax Wax Hawaiian Shine, microfiber towel, and air freshener. Not a bad deal.

On the car side, there were trophies for the top 25, third and second place, and Best of Show. I believe there were three awards for the motorcycles.

The car registration forms were not numbered so I don't have an accurate count of registered cars. I'm guessing somewhere around 100 cars with another 50 that showed up but didn't register. All I can say about the bikes is there were a lot of them! I didn't spend much time in the bikes section. There was a lot to keep up with the cars. I did, however, discover (as did many others) a "Legends of Rock" themed bike that was absolutely amazing. You'll have to check it out on the show's PHOTO PAGE. Let me know how many rock legends you can name.

Here are the top three award winners from the show:

THIRD PLACE AWARD
1932 Ford Model 18
Owner: Ed Young
SECOND PLACE AWARD
1957 Chevy 3100 Step Side
Owner: Bill Reno
BEST OF SHOW
1966 Ford F100
Owners: Chad & Diana Wills

Coughlin Chevrolet of Pataskala Car Show:

Coughlin Chevrolet of Pataskala, Ohio held its 12th annual car show on Saturday. Advertised as "Ohio's Best Free Car Show", the event registered close to 200 cars.

The show attracted mostly Corvettes with maybe 40-50 cars being other makes and models. Trophies were presented to the Top 100 cars. There was no Best of Show award.

To see more from the Coughlin show, check out the show's PHOTO PAGE.

All Oldsmobile Car Show and Swap Meet:

On Sunday, the Mid-Ohio Chapter of the Oldsmobile Club of America held their 34th Annual All Oldsmobile Car Show and Swap Meet at Quaker Steak and Lube in Columbus, Ohio.

The club registered 75 Oldsmobiles. Trophies were presented to the Top 20 cars as voted on by those participating in the show.

Even though I don't own an Oldsmobile, the first car my wife and I bought as a married couple was a 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme so I have a little soft spot in my heart for the brand. Unfortunately, I only saw one 1977 Cutlass. It was a 442 not a supreme.

To see more from the All Oldsmobile Show, CLICK HERE.

Other Area Shows:

Reports are the Jax Wax Car Show on Saturday registered close to 400 cars. Steve Andrix and his 1954 Chevy Bel Air received the Best of Show award.

The turn out for Pepsi's Auto Smarts Radio Cruise and Ride at Columbus Auto Resale on Saturday was between 50 and 60 cars.

The Cupola Classic Car Show in Johnstown, Ohio on Sunday had 160 cars in attendance.

If you have any information on other shows in the area from this past weekend, please feel free to post it in the comments section.

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