DREAM MACHINE
June |
June 1, Tri-Town Cruisers-Cruise Night, Connecticut Golf Land & Games, 95 Hartford Turnpike - Route 83, Vernon, CT, April until September, every Friday night , 6-9pm, call (860) 763-1508 or visit web site: www.tritowncruzers.com
June 1, Hooters Cruise Night!! 1731 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, CT (860) 563-8083, every Friday night thru September, 6pm - 9pm, All Classics and Specialty Welcome, www.ctgtoclub.org
June 1, Cruise Night, The Pavilion, Hopkinton, RI, every Friday night thru September, 5pm - Dusk, Fine Dining and Mini Golf Available, Take 95 North or South to Exit 1 (RT 3 South) Approx. 1/8 mile on left, All Vehicles Welcome
June 1, Waterford Speedbowl 100 foot Drags, every Friday night thru October, Gates open at 5:30pm, Special parking for Hot Rods, for more info call Jay (860) 961-5618
June 1, Friday Night Cruisin', Auburn/Webster Elks Lodge #2118, 754 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, every Friday night , 6pm - 9pm, All Years, Makes and Models Welcome, Weekly awards, All Gate Donations benefit the Elks Schlarship Fund
June 1-3, Carlisle All Ford Nationals, Carlisle Events show at the Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds, For more information call (717) 243-7855
June 1-3, York Pennsylvania, NSRA Street Rod Nationals 2012 East, event registration & host hotel: Holiday Inn Conference Center, US 30 at Rt. 74-York, call (303) 776-7841, www.nsra-usa.com
June 2, Bethel, CT, Sycamore Drive-In Restaurant, 282 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT, every Saturday night until September, 6pm - 9pm, phone (203) 748-2716
June 2, Tri-State Cruisers Saturday Night Cruise, Loos & Co., Junction of Rt 169 and Rt 101, Pomfret Center, CT, (formerly located at the Stop & Shop Plaza in Putman), exit 93 off I-395, every Saturday night thru September 29, 5pm - 8pm, for more info call Dick Salvas (860) 928-5635 or visit tri-statecruisers.com
June 2, 7th Annual E.J.K. Car Show, Xavier High School, 181 Randolph Road, Middletown, CT, Exit 11 off Rt. 9 north or south, turn left, Xavier is on the left, All Cars and Motorcycles Welcome, 10am - 3pm (Drivers welcome at 9:30am), First 50 Cars get a free gift, First 100 cars get a Dash Plaque, Rain Date June 5, info (860) 870-8590 or ejkscholarshipfund@sbcglobal.net
June 2, Car Cruise Sponsored by Panera Bread, 3120 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT, hosted by The Charter Oak Firebird and Trans Am Car Club (Charter Oak Birds.) 5pm - 8:30pm, Trophies, Open to All Classics & Specialty cars, 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month thru October, for more info Brad (203) 467-4482 or www.charteroakbirds.com
June 3, Waterford, CT, 25th Annual British Cars by the Sea, Harkness Memorial State Park, RT 213, more info Tom Smith (203) 605-2496, www.homestead.com/mgclub
June 3, Pioneer Valley GTO Association's 14th Annual Charity Classic Car Show at The Polish American Club, 139 Southwick Street (Rt. 57), Feeding Hills, MA, All Makes and Models Welcome, $10 Show Car fee, Trophies, for more info contact Paul Bourbeau (413) 267-5834 or Jim McDonald (413) 532-5857 or visit www.pvgto.com
June 3, Car Show - Over the Hill Gang, Rocky Hill, CT, Elm Ridge Park (Rte. 160), 4pm - 9pm, All Years Welcome, Show Cars $10, Spectators Free, Dash Plaques for first 100 Cars, 20 Trophies plus Mayor's Trophy, for more info contact John (860) 721-1315, Rain date June 10
June 3, Windsor Locks, CT, Auto Show & Aircraft Exhibit, New England Air Museum, 10am - 3pm, Bradley International Airport, Route 75-Windsor Locks, CT, I-91, exit 40 & follow the signs, phone (860) 623-3305, a non-judged fun meet for antique, classic, special interest, sports cars, and street rods parked among the museum's outdoor aircraft display, plaques to the first 200 cars, Sponsored by CT Council of Cars Clubs, call John Bajumpaa (860) 623-3906, email jfbajumpaa@aol.com and Phil Hamilton (860) 526-5729
June 3, 4th Annual Mopar Car and Truck Show, Hosted by Mopars in Motion and Roberts Chrysler Dodge, 120 South Broad Street, Meriden, CT, 16 Show Classes, for more info contact Ralph (860) 416-1228 or (860) 829-1777 or visit www.moparsinmotion.com
June 4, Ocean Beach Cruise Nite, New London, CT, 6pm - 9pm, every Monday night
June 4, Classic Cruise 2012, Mark's Auto Parts Inc., 22 Russell Road (Off Rte. 20), East Granby, CT, every Monday night, 6pm-9pm, weekly trophies, www.markscruisenight.com
June 4, New Cruise with Rich George Monday Nights at Venus Pizza, Route 3, Nooseneck Hill Road, Coventry, RI (One Mile North of Exit 6, Rt 95), every Monday night, for more info visit www.djcarguy.com
June 4, Oak Harbour Village Cruise Nights, Exeter, RI, every Monday night, 5pm - 8pm, for more info call Big John (401) 207-6810
June 5, Nature's Art (Dinosaurs), Yesteryear of Oakdale Auto Club, Rt 85 Chesterfield, CT, 6pm- -9pm, Pre-1978 Vehicles, Special Interest Vehicles Only, Classic and Antique Cars and Antique Drivers too!
June 5, Glastonbury McDonald's Cruise, Main Street, Glastonbury, CT, every Tuesday night thru October, 6pm - 9pm, info John Cassello (860) 289-0045
June 5, Oakland Beach Sea Wall, Oakland Beach Avenue, Warwick, RI, 5-dusk, every Tuesday night
June 6, Sophia's Restaurant Cruise Nights, Route 1, Boston Post Road, Westbrook, CT, Hosted by the Shoreline Recycled Teenage Cruisers, every Wednesday night thru August 29, 5:30pm - 8:30pm, awards every week, Open Show Street Rods, Customs, Classics and Antiques, call (203) 457-0789, www.shorelinecruiserssrtc.com
June 6, Denny's Weekly Cruise on Wednesdays, Exit 7 off Route 95, Coventry, RI, 6-9pm
June 6, Columbia Ford - Kia Cruise Nights, 234 Willimantic Rd (Rte 6) Columbia, CT, 5pm - 8pm, All Makes and Models Welcome, Please bring at least one non - perishable food item to benefit the Covenant Soup Kitchen, for more info call Bryan (800) 989-3673, Rain date the following Wednesday
June 7, Classic Car Cruise Nights at Misquamicut Beach, RI, Windjammer East Lot on Atlantic Avenue (same road as last year, about one mile further down past the State Beach), every Thursday night thru September,from 5:30 til Dusk, All Cars Welcome, (877) 622-2930, www.misquamicut.org
June 7, The Rhode Island Street Rodding Association in Conjunction with The Cowesett Inn and Sacchetti Insurance Cruise Night, Route 3, 226 Cowesett Avenue, West Warwick, RI, every Thursday night, 5pm til dusk, info Bob Spilo (401) 732-1391 or Dave Lombari (401) 826-3809
June 7, New England's Premier Cruise Night, Bass Pro Shops on US Route 1, At Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA, next to Gillette Stadium, every other Thursday May 5 thru October 20, for more info contact Steve (718) 769-4390
June 7, Classic Car Cruise Nights at Misquamicut Beach, RI, Windjammer East Lot on Atlantic Avenue (same road as last year, about one mile further down past the State Beach), every Thursday night thru September,from 5:30 til Dusk, All Cars Welcome, (877) www.misquamicut.org
June 9, City of Norwich Intermodal Transportation Center Ribbon Cutting Dedication, Classic/Antique cars arrive between 9am - 10am for parking-first come, first served (room for approx. 50 cars); No cars will be admitted to ITC after 10am; All cars to special decks must have Parking Pass, governor Malloy and other local, State and Federal dignitaries will be in attendance, for more info contact Jill at cmoffice@cityofnorwich.org, click here for flyer
June 9, Somer's 9th Annual Cars are the Starts Show & Shine, Pleasant View Cafe & Golf Center, 430 South Road, Rt 83, Somers, CT, 10am - 3pm, more info Roger (860) 872-1818 or Dave (860) 872-7380 or www.carsarethestars.com
June 9, 19th Annual Rock N' Roll Extravaganza presented by Connecticut Thunderbirds Inc, Plainville V.F.W. Hall, Northwest Drive, Plainville, CT, Trophies, 6pm Car Show and 8:30pm Dance, info Feno Samperi (860) 677-9580 or Nick Botsacos (860) 628-1407 or Jonathan Bruzas (860) 675-3008
June 9, St. Francis Society's 2012 Summer Cruise Nights, 79 Freestone Avenue, Portland, CT, 5pm - 9pm, Dash Plaques, for more info call (860) 342-2047, click here for flyer
June 9, 2012 Silver City Shakedown at the PBA, 74 Birdsey Avenue, Meriden, CT, 12noon - 8pm, Rain or Shine, Sponosored by The Others Car Club, Traditional Pre-1965 Hot Rods, Customs & Race Cars Only, Awards, for more info contact Keith (860) 543-9979, Paul (860) 982-0319 or Derrick (203) 537-0849 or visit www. silvercityshakedown.com
June 10, 35th Annual Mustang Spring Round-Up, Hosted by the Mustang Car Club of New England, at Mustangs Unlimited, 440 Adams Street, Manchester, CT, approximately 1.5 miles South of I-84, at Exit-60, Rain date June 17, Over 25 Classes in Four Divisions, for All Years and Models of Mustangs, Shelby-Mustangs and Mustang based Aftermarket Specialties only, Stock, Modified or Custom. (Modified Mustangs may be non-Ford Powered), Mustang Registration 9-11:30am, Trophies Awarded about 3:30pm, more info (508) 674-5462, Joe Dinella evenings at (203) 322-4916 or www.mccne.com
June 10, 38th Annual Car Show & Flea Market, 95-115 Glastonbury Blvd., Glastonbury, CT, (Opposite Somerset Square) Sponsored by Central Connecticut Region AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America), Field and Flea Market open at 8am, Judging begins at noon, cars entered after 1pm will not be judged, Trophies Awarded at 3pm-must be present to receive trophy, Dash Plaques to the first 250, info Nick Nesci (860) 828-1643 or nnesci@aol.com, Rain date June 24, click here for flyer
June 11, Dream Machine Classics Club meeting, 7pm
June 11, Marlborough Moose Cruise Nights, 303 S. Main Street, Marlborough, CT, 4pm - 8pm, for more info contact Don Boerenko (860) 267-0132 or (860) 614-1802
June 12, Dream Machine Classics,
Cruisin at The Montville Commons,
6pm - 8:30pm, Music by "The PO'M", Food Available, Awards, Rods - Customs - Antiques - Muscle Cars (1984 & Older unless
Radical Custom)
parking for the first 150 cars, call (860)
546-6113 or (860) 887-9049
| Notice: No Valve Cover Racing in 2012 |
Directions to the Montville Commons Cruise Location:
Exit 79A (North & South) off I-395, Take the first Exit, at light turn right onto Rt 32 South, go to the next light turn right into Montville Commons follow signs to The Home Depot Parking Lot |
From Rt 12, turn onto Mohegan Pequot Bridge, take Rt 32 exit, left off the exit ramp at the light onto Rt 32 South, go 1/2 mile and at 2nd light turn right into Montville Commons and follow signs to The Home Depot Parking Lot |
June 13, Middletown Main Street Cruise An Evening of Classics, Middletown, CT, 4pm - 8pm, Main Street will be closed North & South, enter from Union Street or Pleasant Street, Show is Open to pre-'86 only, No Vehicles over 30 feet, for more info visit ecoverthehillgangcarclub.com, Rain date June 20
June 14, Cruising Newington Classic Car Show, Market Square, Newington, CT, 5:30pm - 8pm, Cars are invited to line up at 4:30pm, Dash Plaques for the First 200 Cars, Street Rods, Customs & Classics Invited, Cut Off Year is 1985, info (860) 666-2089 or www.newingtonchamber.com, Rain date June 21 and 28
June 14, New England's Premier Cruise Night, Bass Pro Shops on US Route 1, At Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA, next to Gillette Stadium, every other Thursday May thru October 18
June 15, Guida's Drive-In, 484 Meriden Road, Middlefield, CT, 5pm - 9pm, Street Rods-Hot Rods-Customs-Classics, Cut-off Year 1985, Trophies, for more info (203) 238-2035
June 15-17, 21st Good-Guys East Coast Nationals Eastern States Expo., West Springfield, MA, 8am - 5pm, Cars thru 1972, for more info call (413) 737-2443
June 16, Southeastern Connecticut Mustang Club, Saturday Night Cruise, Tri Town Foods (formerly Beit Brothers Supermarket), Rte 32, Uncasville, CT, 5pm-8pm
June 16, Cruisin in Middletown, Middletown Elks Lodge, Maynard Street, Middletown, CT, 5pm-10pm, Trophies, Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles, Cut off 1980, Sponsored by Middletown Elks and Route 66 Cruisers, Rain date following Saturday, info Sal Spatola (860) 347-0877
June 16, Klingberg Vintage Motorcar Festival, Klingberg Family Centers, 370 Linwood Street, New Britain, CT, 10am-4pm, Trophies, Dash Plaques, Victorian & Ragtime Dancers, Horse Drawn Wagon Rides, cut-off 1972, info (860) 224-9113, www.klingberg.org
June 16, Antique Car Show at Atria Crossroads Place, One Beechwood Drive, Waterford, CT, (Assisted Living Community) Father's Day, 11am - 1pm, for more info call Mauren Cunningham (860) 444-6700, ext. 1006
June 17, 33rd Anniversary Father's Day Antique & Classic Auto Show, Wallace Civic Center and Planetarium, 1000 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg, MA, 9:30am-3:30pm, Info Russ (978) 345-5279
June 17, Father's Day Car Show, The Potter's House, 326 Brickyard Road, Farmington, CT, Customs, Muscle Cars - up to '74, (860) 677-1850
June 17, 18th Annual Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce Father's Day Car Show & Cruise, Main Street, Hyannis, Cape Cod, MA, Sponsored by Horgan Insurance Agency, 9am-1:30pm, Pre-registration for Sunday's event is necessary and will be on a first-come, first-served basis and limited to the first 350 pre-paid registrations, Dash plaques and goodie bags are available when checking in at HQ for all of the 350 pre-registered vehicles, Entrance this year is restricted to vehicles that are no newer than 25 years, for info (877)492-6647 or (508) 362-5230
June 17, Dream Cars for Kid's Dreams, The 16th Annual Show, SoLnit Center North, East Windsor, CT, Rte. 140 & Gardner Street, I-91, Exit 45, Registration 9am-noon, Unique Trophies, free dash plaques for the first 150 car registrations, info Mike (860) 688-9328, Rain date June 24
June 18, Connecticut Dragway Reunion presented by The Connecticut Street Rod Association, Mountain Ridge, 350A High Hill Road, Wallingford, CT, Rain or Shine, Starts 5pm, Vehicles thru 1972 only, Dash Plaques to First 500 Cars, Info call Don, (860) 345-4709 or Pete (860) 635-4971, www.mountainridgeevents.com
June 19, Cruise Nite at Aero Diner, Rt 6, Willimantic, CT, across from Wal-Mart, Info call Mike (860) 450-1959
June 20, GTMC Cruises, Colchester, CT, Colchester on the Green, Rain date the following Wednesday, more info http://www.goodtimesmotoring.com, or call (860) 873-1049
June 22-24, Carlisle All GM Nationals - Carlisle Events show at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Fairgrounds, For more information call (717) 243-7855
June 23, Elite Motorsports Inaugural Car Cruise, Under the Arrigoni Bridge, 80 Main Street, Portland, Ct, Starts at 10am, All Makes - All Models - All Years, Bikes Welcome, Rain date June 30, for more info visit, www.myelitemotorsports.com, click here for flyer
June 24, 22nd Annual All Chevy Show, Diamond Hill State Park Cumberland, RI, Rain or Shine, 9 am - 3:30pm, registration 9am to noon; also "non-chevy/Chevy Powered" Class; 46 Classes, 3 trophies per class, free dash plaques to first 300 vehicles; info: Rick Pickering (401) 647-7823 eves or Ron Therien (401) 765-7757; take exit 11 (off Rt. 295)
June 29, Guida's Drive-In, 484 Meriden Road, Middlefield, CT, 5pm - 9pm, Street Rods-Hot Rods-Customs-Classics, Cut-off Year 1985, Trophies, for more info (203) 238-2035
June 30, Cows, Cones & Classic Cars at Alice Acres Farm, 39 Military Hwy., Gales Ferry, CT, (Behind the Old Gales Ferry Elementary School across from Ocean State Job Lot on Rte. 12), 4pm to dusk, Rods-Customs-Antiques-Muscle Cars 1983 & Older Unless Radical Customized, Food, more info (860) 464-2663 or www.cowsandcones.com