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Schedule information is based on flyers received or website info; schedules are subject to change.

February 8 - 10, 2008, Frank Maratta's Auto Show, CT Expo Center, Hartford, CT, Fri. 5-11pm, Sat. 11am-11pm, Sun. 10am-4pm, Call (860) 347-3625, www.fmautoshow.com, Cars, Motorcycles, Antiques, Classics, Hot Rods, Race Cars and Swap Meet

February 23, 2008, Nostalgia Night - Connecticut Dragway & Autorama's Slide Show, Knights of Columbus Hall, 279 Quinnipiac Street, Wallingford, CT, Starts at 7:30pm, Don (860) 345-4709 or Pete (860) 635-4971

February29 - March 2, 2008, Speedway Expo at the Big E, Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Avenue, West Springfield, MA, March 2nd 5pm-9pm; March 3rd 10am-9pm; and March 4th 11am-5pm, www.speedwayexpo.com or (508) 847-0565 or email racinpr@aol.com

April 6, 2008 - Connecticut Spring Motorcycle Swap meet.
Call (860) 978-2861 or (860) 604-7528 for more info www.staffordmotorspeedway.com

April 13, 2008 - 22th Ty-Rods All Automotive Swap Meet...
Sunday 7am to 4 pm .Stafford Motor Speedway.Route 140 Stafford, CT, (860) 649-3697 www.staffordmotorspeedway.com

April 15, 2008 - Cruise Nite at Aero Diner, Rt 6, Willimantic, CT, across from Wal-Mart, more info Mike (860) 450-1959

April 17, 2008 - Hebron, CT,  Cruizin On 66, Teds IGA, 127 Main Street, 5-8:30pm, every 3rd Thursday through September 18, call Dave Armsta (860) 228-4311

April 19, 2008 - 5th Annual Spring Car Meet hosted by The UConn Car Club, located in the W-Lot Commuter Parking Lot on the Storrs Campus directly off Storrs Road (Rt 195), Storrs, CT, Gates open at 9am and close when the parking lot reaches capacity (around 600), Registration closes at 12noon, Events will take place between 11:30am-2pm, Trophies by 3-4pm, info uconncarclub@gmail.com   or http://www.uconncarclub.com Rain date April 20

April 20, 2008 - 38th Annual - V8 Spring Tune-up... The New England Region Early Ford V8 Club's 38th Annual Flea Market & Car Show Sunday 7 am to 1 pm Fitchburg Airport, Fitchburg, MA www.clubs.hemmings.com/earlyfordv8newengland/

April 22, 2008 - Cruise Nite at Ribbits Restaurant, Rt 6, Chaplain, CT  - every 4th Tuesday through September

April 23-27, 2008 -  Spring Carlisle - World-renowned collector car swap meet and car corral. This is a true swap meet with vendors selling the total gamut of automotive accessories, parts and automobilia. At the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Fairgrounds, call (717) 243-7855 http://www.carsatcarlisle.com/

April 25-27, 2008 -Englishtown, NJ, 25th Swap Meet and Auto Shows @ Raceway, located at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, Englishtown, NJ, Car show registration 8am-11:30am enter thru Gate #4, General Admission Gates open 7am-close at 6pm, call (732) 446-7800, www.racewaypark.com, Rain or Shine

April 27, 2008 -The Carter All Chevy Show, 29th Annual Show, weather permitting (no rain date), The Southern New England Region of the Vintage Chevrolet Club of America together with Carter Chevrolet, 1229 Main Street, Manchester, CT, (Exit 3 RT 384),Chevys only up to and including 1976, Participant judging ends at 12:30pm, 3 trophies per class by 2:30pm, info/directions: Tom Kittle (860) 537-2884

April 27, 2008 Fireman's Field 33rd Annual Gas & Steam Engine Show - ANTIQUE ENGINE MEET - Join BACC at this fantastic event! Many beautifully restored examples of early tractors, gas and steam engines will be on display, many of them set up and running. Trophies will be awarded in many classes. There will also be a flea market on the grounds. Food and drinks will be available.Sponsored by Belltown Antique Car Club Route 16, Peter Christianson 860-267-8394, Larry Emmons 860-267-8584

May 1, 2008 - Classic Car Cruise Nights at Misquamicut Beach w/88.1FM WBLQ Oldies DJ, Misquamicut Beach, RI, Paddy's Bayside Lot, 159 Atlantic Ave., every Thursday night, from 5:30 til Dusk, May 1st - September 18th, All Cars Welcome, (877) 622-2930, www.misquamicut.org

May 2, 2008 - Cruise Night in Scotland, Sponsored by Scotland General Store, 5-8pm, parking at Saint Margarets and Town Green, every other Friday starting May 2nd, more info 423-8657

May 3, 2008 - Buddy's Dugout Car Rally Night, 146 West Town Street, Norwichtown, CT, Exit 82 off I-395, 5-9pm, Trophies, DJ appearing the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, every Saturday night thru September, for more info call  (860) 889-0899

May 3, 2008 - Putnam, CT, New Location - Stop and Shop, (Exit 97 off I-395, take right off exit), 6-9pm, every Saturday night thru September, (860) 928-5635

May 2-4, 2008 - Rhinebeck 2008 Car Show and Swap Meet, Hudson River Valley, Antique Auto Association, Saturday over 600 Rods, Customs, and Sports Compacts, Sunday 1,000 Antique Cars, Classics, Foreign (to 1977), both days Swap Meet, Crafts Building & Food Court, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, NY, call (845) 876-3554 or email jadoyle@frontiemet.net; www.rhinebeckshow.com

May 4, 2008 - Bristol, CT, 39th Annual All Automotive Swap Meet, Sponsored by Connecticut Street Rod Assn. at Lake Compounce Amusement Park parking lot, I-84 to Exit 31, north on Rt 229, follow signs, 7am-4pm, call Pat (203) 697-9113 or Pete (860) 635-4971, email choppeda@aol.com, Due to space no more preferred parking for Street Rods

May 10 - 11, 2008 - Mansfield, MA, 49th Annual Swap Meet, Tweeter Center, Route 140, at I-495, Mansfield, MA, gates open Friday 4pm-10pm, Saturday 6am-8pm and Sunday 6am-4pm, Sunday Car Show thru 1970 - No Judging; info (508) 947-6600

May 12, 2008 -  Ocean Beach Cruise Nite, New London, CT, 6pm - 9pm, every Monday night

May 13, 2008 - Dream Machine Classics, NEW LOCATION, Cruisin At the Montville Commons, 6pm - 8:30pm, Music by "The PO'M", Food Available, Awards, DMC Dragway Valve Cover Races, click here for dragway rules, Rods - Muscle Cars - Motorcycles - Street Machines - Customs - Stockers (1983 & Older unless radical customized) parking for the first 150 cars, call (860) 546-6113 or (860) 848-1955 or (860) 887-9049, No Rain Date,
Directions to the new Cruise Location: 
Exit 79A (North & South) off I-395, Take the first Exit, at light turn right onto Rt 32 South, go 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

May 14, 2008 - Colchester, CT, Colchester on the Green, call (860) 873-1049, Rain date following Wednesday

May 15, 2008 - Hebron, CT, Cruisin On 66, Ted's IGA, 127 Main Street, 5-8:30pm, every 3rd Thursday through September, call Dave Armsta (860) 228-4311

May 20, 2008 - Cruise Nite at Aero Diner, Rt 6, Willimantic, CT, across from Wal-Mart, Info contact Mike (860) 450-1959

May 23-25, 2008 - Laconia Nationals, Gunstock Ski Area, Laconia, NH, Street Rods, Customs, Classics, Antiques, and Trucks thru 1980, more info 800-753-3978 or www.rightcoastcars.com

May 26, 2008 - THE 4TH ANNUAL LYME-OLD LYME MEMORIAL DAY ANTIQUE CAR SHOW
The show will be held on Monday, May 26, 2008, 9-3, at the Lyme Art Academy in Old Lyme, CT, I-95 Exit 70.
Car registration is $10.00 and spectator admission is $5.00. All proceeds go to Lions charities. To pre-register your car for the event, please go to www.lymeoldlymelions.com/onlineregistration.htm, or call Jim Graybill at 860-434-3530.
There is Flea Market space also available.

May 27, 2008 - Cruise Nite at Ribbits Restaurant, Rt 6, Chaplain, CT  - every 4th Tuesday through September

May 31, 2008 - Northeast Regional Springtime Festival Car Cruise in Downtown Danielson, 1-5pm, First 200 registrants will receive dashboard plaques, Trophies will be awarded in various categories, info (860) 779-5390, No Rain date

June 1, 2008 -Waterford, CT, 21st Annual British Cars by the Sea, Harkness Memorial State Park, RT 213, more info Tom Smith (203) 605-2496,   www.homestead.com/mgclub

June 1, 2008 - 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 2, 2008 - Ocean Beach Cruise Nite, New London, CT, 6pm - 9pm, every Monday night

June 6, 2008 - Cruise Night in Scotland, Sponsored by Scotland General Store, 5-8pm, parking at Saint Margarets and Town Green, every other Friday, more info 423-8657

June 6-8, 2008 Carlisle All Ford Nationals, Carlisle Events show at the Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds, For more information call (717) 243-7855

June 7, 2008 -Putnam, CT, New Location - Stop and Shop, (Exit 97 off I-395, take right off exit), 6-9pm, every Saturday night thru September, (860) 928-5635

June 20-22, 2008 Carlisle All GM Nationals, Carlisle Events show at the Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds, For more information call (717) 243-7855

June, 18th 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) to Rt. 114

June, Brooklyn, CT, Sponsored by Nutmeg Chapter ATHS, approximately 200 antique trucks are on display, 8am - 4pm, info: John Raymond (860) 886-4621, CT, email westbern@aol.com

June, Ribbits Restaurant, Rt 6, Chaplain, CT - Cruise Nite

July 4, 2008 Canterbury 4th of July Parade and Car Show after Parade, People's Choice Awards, Starts at 10am at the Middle School, Rt. 14, Entertainment and Food to immediately follow at the Municipal Building, contact Jennifer Hart for info (860) 546-2030

July 3-6, 2008 Greenhill Park, Worcester, Mass., 18th Annual New England Summer Nationals, event starts at noon on the July 4th and is through July 8th, rain or shine, event hot lines: (508) 987-3375

July 5 & July 6, 2008 - Elite Dream Machines IX - Cruisin' New England Productions, Inc., Annual Rock N' Roll Super Cruise Weekend - Mohegan Sun, Uncaseville, CT

July 11-13, 2008 Carlisle All Chrysler Nationals - Carlisle Events show at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Fairgrounds, For more information call (717) 243-7855

July 12, Putnam, CT, Kennedy Drive, Exit 95 off I-395, Jade Garden Restaurant, 6-9pm, every Saturday night thru September, (860) 928-5635

July, Guilford, CT, 15th Annual Corvette Show & Shine, Moroso Performance Inc., Exit 59 (Goose Lane) off I-95, show starts at 8:30am, judging begins 12 noon, trophies and prizes, display of NCRS Duntov Corvettes and special American sport cars, rain date 7/15, call Ron for info (203) 795-9823 or Dennis (203) 481-9439, sponsored by Club Corvettes of CT, www.clubcorvettect.com

July 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th, Shake Rattle & Roll present Up On The Roof, Mohegan Sun Riverview Garage Rooftop, CT, Casino Cruise and Fireworks at Mohegan Sun, beginning at 6pm, music, fireworks and refreshments, Take I-395 North or South to Exit 79A (Route 2A), Follow Route 2A to Exit 2 (Mohegan Sun Boulevard); Rods/Muscle Cars/Street Machines/Customs Stockers 1972 & Older, Rain date following Thursday

July, Cruise Night in Scotland, Sponsored by Scotland General Store, 5-8pm, parking at Saint Margarets and Town Green, every other Friday, more info 423-8657

July 16, GTMC Cruises, Colchester, CT, Colchester on the Green, Rain date the following Wednesday, more info www.goodtimesmotoringclub.com, or call (860) 873-1049

July 17, Hebron, CT,  Cruisin On 66, Ted's IGA, 127 Main Street, 5-8:30pm, every 3rd Thursday through September, call Dave Armsta (860) 228-4311

July, 5th Annual Oldies Antique/Classic Car Show with Concert by KVB Band, presented by The Jewett City Savings Bank, 3-9pm at the Griswold Veteran's Memorial Park located at the intersection of Ashland and Hill Streets, Jewett City, CT, collective buttons will be passed out to all who bring their cars/trucks to the show (Please no Pets, Glass, Bikes, Scooters, or Skateboards), Food by Griswold Fire Department, info contact Al Geer 334-5572 or Ricky Bevis 376-2638, Rain date July 29

July, Cruise Night, St. Augustine Church, Westminster Road, Route 14, Canterbury, CT, 3 - 7pm, Rain date information Roy 546-6684

August 3, 2008, 8am - Belltown's 42nd ANNUAL VINTAGE MOTORCAR MEET Join BACC at this fantastic event! Hundreds of beautiful examples of the automobile builder's art will be on display at the Haddam Neck Fairgrounds, off of Rt.151 in East Hampton, CT. Trophies will be awarded in 39 classes. Visit www.belltownantiquecarclub.org for more information, directions, and pictures from previous shows.

 Setember 7, 2008, Yankee Yesteryear Car Club Annual Auto Show and Swap Meet, Brooklyn Fair Grounds Rt. 169, Brooklyn, CT, Auto Show Information-Contact Earl Hopkins, Chairman, 1-860-774-6465 or visit our website at http://www.yycc.org/ for more info.

September 14, Eastern Connecticut Auto Show & Auction, 23nd Annual Auto Show, Dodd Stadium, Norwich, CT, Co-Sponsored by Swift Motorsport & Good Times Motoring Club, call (860) 887-0557, www.ecautoshow.com

September 18, GTMC Cruises, Colchester, CT, Colchester on the Green, Rain date the following Wednesday, more info www.goodtimesmotoringclub.com, or call (860) 873-1049

September 21, Thread City Autumn Car & Motorcycle Show, Jillson Square 9th Annual Car Show, Willimantic, CT, 10am - 3pm, Registration 10am - Noon, info call (860) 423-6389 or Linda@windhamchamber.com

October 1-5, 2008 Fall Carlisle, Carlisle Events show at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Fairgrounds, call (717) 243-7855

October 5, 14th Annual Yesteryear Car Show, Presented by the Dudley Lions Club, Located at Commerce Insurance, Rte 16, Webster, MA (near Exit 2 off of I-395), 9am-3pm, registration 7am-12noon, Rain date 10/21,  info Fran Cregg (508) 943-5620 or Cliff Wilson (508) 943-9343

October, Dream Machine Classics 4th Annual Toy Run to Connecticut Children's Medical Center, 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT, leaving Groton Auto Zone at 11:15am, Yantic Subway (on West Town Street) at 12noon, and Colchester (Rt 85 & 2 commuter parking lot) at 12:30pm, Welcome to all vehicles and clubs, Bring a new unwrapped toy ages newborn to 16 years old, For more info contact: Lou (860) 464-1110, Pete (860) 917-8929, or Scott Poirier (860) 887-9049

October 19, 2008 Stafford, CT Ty-Rods 34th Annual Swap Meet, Stafford Motor Speedway, Rte. 140, rain or shine, vendor spaces, info Ty-Rods PO Box 3133, Vernon, CT 06066, sorry no pets, (860) 649-3697

 November 1-2, 2007 - 34th Annual Automotive Swap Meet & Flea Market
Sat-Sun: 6AM to 4 pm...Thompson International Speedway, Thompson, CT
(call 860-875-3697 for info). www.thompsonspeedway.com

November, Lake Compounce, The Connecticut Street Rod Association Presents The 17th Annual Fall Swap Meet, Rain or Shine, 6am-3pm, I-84 to Exit 31 North on Route 229 Follow the Signs to Lake Compounce Amusement Park Parking Lot, Special parking for pre-1949 Rods, Dash Plaques First 200, more info (203) 697-9113 or visit www.csra.org