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Published on Leave a comment on Central Ohio Car Shows & Motorcycle Events | October 19 – 25, 2026
1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Convertible - Owner: Jeff Herb
1970 Oldsmobile 442 W-30 Conv - Owner: Jeff Herb

As we head into the second to last week of October, the Central Ohio car and motorcycle season isn’t finished just yet. The schedule is definitely thinning out, especially during the week, as more of the regular weekly cruise-ins and bike nights wrap up for the year. Still, there are plenty of opportunities to get the car or bike out before the season comes to a close.

Saturday remains the busiest day with a dozen events on the schedule, including several Cars & Coffee gatherings, cruise-ins, shows, and a couple of Trunk or Treat events. Sunday adds another six events, with Halloween and Trunk or Treat themes becoming more prominent as we approach the end of the month. With November just around the corner, take advantage of these remaining October events while you can.

Monday (October 19th):

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Be sure to check out the Save the Dates for 2026 page for the remaining Central Ohio car shows, cruise-ins, meet-ups, and motorcycle events still left on the schedule.

The season may be winding down, but there are still a few opportunities left to get out and enjoy the Central Ohio car and bike scene before 2026 comes to a close.

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NEWS AND NOTES

Empty Pockets Trunk or Treat Car Show:

The Empty Pockets Cruisers Car Club hosted its annual Trunk or Treat Car Show at Hilliard Presbyterian Church in Hilliard on Saturday.

With temperatures in the mid-40s in the morning and barely breaking 50 degrees in the afternoon, this year’s show was a little more low-key than in years past. Attendance reached 77 vehicles by the close of registration, while the number of children trick-or-treating was about one-third of what the club normally sees.

If that wasn’t enough indication of how subdued things were, not a single adult entered the Best Costume competition this year. Fortunately, the kids came through, with plenty competing for Best Kids Costume.

This little bumblebee stole the show and was the crowd favorite.

The Club presented plaques to the Top 40 along with four Specialty Awards. The Specialty Awards included DJ's Choice, Sponsor's Choice, Empty Pockets Cruiser Choice, and Best Car Decoration.

As in past years, Jim McGruder served as the show’s DJ and selected Pete Lieb’s 1962 Dodge Dart Hemi station wagon for the DJ’s Choice award.

Sponsor's Choice went to Mark Evans with a 1969 Camaro SS.

Nick Barr's 1969 AMC Rebel received the Empty Pockets Cruisers Choice Award.

The Best Car Decoration went to Betty and Tom Lawrence with their 2008 Volkswagen Beetle. They also won the raffle for the 32" Visio Smart TV.

Here's a look at the rest of the cars from the show:

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1971 Chevy Nova SS - Owner: Melissa Siferd

Just after declaring winter officially over, Mother Nature had other ideas—bringing it back for one more week. So much for Spring in Ohio.

Despite the chilly reminder, the season is ramping up in a big way. This week marks the return of several weekly staples, including the ever-popular Der Dutchman Cruise-In in Plain City and Full Throttle Thursdays in Obetz. A number of weekly Bike Nights are also firing back up, signaling that summer is right around the corner—whether the weather cooperates or not.

Saturday’s schedule is especially loaded, as many organizers shifted their events ahead of Mother’s Day on Sunday.

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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.

Don’t miss a single event — bookmark it and stay in the loop all season long.

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NEWS AND NOTES

Last week’s remarks about the Import Face-Off and next generation of car enthusiasts sparked some great feedback from readers. One of my goals with carshowtalk.com has always been to create a place where people can actually talk about—and appreciate—the Central Ohio car scene.

That said, one comment I saw stood out for all the wrong reasons. Someone mentioned they were tired of seeing newer cars and “common traffic,” and only wanted to see vehicles from the 1900s. Ugh!

Car culture isn’t meant to be exclusive. Whether it’s a classic muscle car, a modern performance build, or something you’d normally see on your daily commute—if someone is proud enough to bring it out and share it, it belongs. Variety is exactly what keeps the scene alive and well.

Horsepower Farms Cars 'n Condos:

Even with temperatures in the mid-30s on Saturday morning, the second Horsepower Farms Car ’n Condos event of the season still drew another strong turnout.

By 9 AM, donuts and coffee were ready to greet the crowd—always a nice touch on a cold morning.

For me, the highlights were the lineup of Morgan Motor Company vehicles and the Rothman's Racing condo. Both stood out and gave the event a little extra character beyond just the cars themselves.

Here’s a look at some of the other cars that braved the chilly morning.

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