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January 22-23, 2011, West Springfield, MA: Autoparts Swap N' Sell - 33rd Annual Automotive Swap Meet. Indoors - 350 vendors - Eastern States Exposition Complex - Memorial Ave, W. Springfield, MA, 8am-5pm, Call (860) 871-6376
January 27-30, 2011, Northeast International Auto Show, Rhode Island Convention Center, www.MotorTrendAutoShows.com
January 28-30, 2011, 52nd Annual 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 18-20, 2011, Atlantic City, NJ event, Atlantic City Convention Center, Over 600 cars for auction, over 250 cars in the car corral and over 750 swap meet vendors, Info (800) 227-3868 or http://www.acclassiccars.com
February 19, 2011, Atlantic City Convention Center, Bus Trip by Good Times Motoring Club, Bus leaving Colchester Town Hall on Norwich Avenue, leaving 5am sharp, First 50 seats available, contact Dennis (860) 208-4067
February 26, 2011, Nostalgia Night - Connecticut Dragway & Autorama's Slide Show, Zandri's Stillwood Inn, Starts at 7:30pm, Don (860) 345-4709 or Pete (860) 635-4971, Directions from I-91: Rte. I-91 to Exit 13 at end of ramp turn right, Zandri's Stillwood Inn is approx. 800 ft on the right, next to Vinny's Garden Center
April 1 - 3, 2011, Boston, MA, World of Wheels at the Boston Seaport World Trade Center (formerly Commonwealth Pier), 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston, MA 02210. Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 10am-10pm, Sunday 10am-7pm, For more info, call (248) 373-1700; visit www.worldofwheels.com
April 10, 2011, 25th Annual Spring Ty-Rods Swap Meet, Stafford Motor Speedway, Route 140, Stafford Springs, CT, call (860) 649-3697, Rain or Shine, Open at 7am
April 15-17, 2011, Englishtown, NJ, 29th 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 17, 2011, 42nd Annual NSRA Appreciation Day and Early NSRA Inspection Event, 8am, Connecticut Street Rod Clubhouse, 316 Woodward Avenue, Wallingford, CT, Street Rod, Hot Rod, Custom, Classic, All Welcome, Show your NSRA Member Card at NSRA Booth for Free Pin, Sign In, CSRA will have Coffee and Dessert in the morning and Hot Dogs and Burgers in the Afternoon, more info call (203) 213-0066 or Sally (860) 568-7404
April 17, 2011, Hebron, CT, Cruisin On 66, Village Shoppes, 127 Main Street, 4-8pm, every 3rd Sunday through September, call Dave Armsta (860) 228-4311
April 17, 2011,41st Annual Flea Market & Car Show, Fitchburg, MA, 8am-1pm Sponsored by the Ford V-8 Club, located at the Fitchburg Airport, info (781) 272-1114; Rain or Shine
April 17, 2011,The Carter All Chevy Show, 32nd Annual Show, Carter Chevrolet, 1229 Main Street, Manchester, CT, (Exit 3 RT 384), Chevys only up to and including 1976 - fire extinguisher required, 3 trophies per class, Registration 8-11am, Voting 11am-noon, Trophies awarded at 2:30pm, info/directions: Larry Jamaitis (860) 643-4475
April 19, 2011, (weather permitting) - Cruise Nite at Aero Diner, Rt 6, Willimantic, CT, across from Wal-Mart, 3rd Tuesday of the month, more info Mike (860) 450-1959
April 20, 2011, (weather permitting) Ice Breaker Cruise, Colchester Show, Dennis (860) 537-1762
April 27- May 1, 2011, Spring Carlisle Car Show & Carlisle Events show at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Fairgrounds, call (717) 243-7855
April 29, 2011,Tri-Town Cruisers-Cruise Night, Connecticut Golf Land & Games, 95 Hartford Turnpike - Route 83, Vernon, CT, April thru September, every Friday night , 6-9pm, call (860) 763-1508 or visit web site: www.tritowncruzers.com
May 1, 2011, Bristol, CT, 42nd 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, 6am-3pm, call Pat (203) 697-9113, email choppeda@aol.com, Due to space no more preferred parking for Street Rods
May 3, 2011, Nature's Art (Dinosaurs), Yesteryear of Oakdale Auto Club, Rt 85 Chesterfield, CT, 6pm- -9pm, No Rain Date, Pre-1978 Vehicles, Special Interest Vehicles Only, Classic and Antique Cars and Antique Drivers too!
May 6, 2011, 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
May 6, 2011, Buddy's Dugout Car Rally Night, 146 West Town Street, Norwichtown, CT, Exit 82 off I-395, every Friday night, 6pm - 9pm, Great Food and DJ, for more info call (860) 889-0899
May 6, 2011, Waterford Speedbowl 100 foot Drags, every Friday night thru September, Gates open at 5:30pm, Special parking for Hot Rods, for more info call Jay (860) 961-5618
May 6 - 8, 2011, Rhinebeck 2011 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.rhinebeckcarshow.com
May 7, 2011, Putnam, CT, Stop and Shop, (Exit 97 off I-395, take right off exit), 4-8pm, every Saturday night thru September, (860) 928-5635
May 7, 2011, Cruise Night in Scotland, Sponsored by Scotland General Store & Corvette's Takeout, 5-8pm, parking at Saint Margarets and Town Green, Live entertainment and prizes, Look out for Open "mike" sessions, 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month thru October, more info (860) 423-8657, (860) 423-8611, or Gary's cell (860) 303-4741
May 9, 2011, Guido's Cruise Nights, Guido's Car Hop, 242 Broad Street, Manchester, CT, every Monday night thru September, 6-9pm, for more info contact Ted Sposito, (860) 432-5999 or tedsposito@gmail.com
May 10, 2011, Dream Machine Classics, 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,
May 12, 2011, 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 thru October 21, for more info contact Steve (718) 769-4390
May 14, 2011, Southeastern Connecticut Mustang Club, Saturday Night Cruise, Tri Town Foods (formerly Beit Brothers Supermarket) Parking Lot, Rte 32, Uncasville, CT, 5pm-8pm
May 14-15, 2011, Mansfield, MA, 52nd Annual Swap Meet, Comcast Center (formerly 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 , for more info call (508) 947-6600
May 15, 2011, Hebron, CT, Cruisin On 66, Village Shoppes, 127 Main Street, 4-8pm, every 3rd Sunday through September, call Dave Armsta (860) 228-4311
May 15, 2011, "Back by Popular Demand" Rhode Island Street Rodding Association Swap Meet and Car Show at the Washington County Fairgrounds, Rt 112, Richmond, RI, Route 95 Exit 3A, $25 per Swap Meet Space - $10 Per Show Car/Corral Car, All Cars Welcome, Truck Pulling contest, Gates open at 7am, Show Car Judging ends at 12:30pm, Trophy Awards at 2pm, for more info call Charlie (401) 821-0420 or (401) 828-1587 or visit www.ristreetrodding.org
May 16, 2011, Ocean Beach Cruise Nite, New London, CT, 6pm - 9pm, every Monday night
May 17, 2011, Cruise Nite at Aero Diner, Rt 6, Willimantic, CT, across from Wal-Mart, Info contact Mike (860) 450-1959
May 18, 2011, Colchester, CT, Colchester on the Green, call (860) 873-1049, Rain date following Wednesday
May 19, 2011, 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
May 20, 2011, Friday Night Cruisin' at Auburn/Webster Elks Lodge #2118, 754 Southbridge Street, Auburn, MA, every Friday Night, 6pm - 9pm, All Years, Makes and Models Welcome, Weekly Awards
May 26, 2011, Pine Acres Restaurant Cruise Night, Pine Acres Restaurant, Rt. 6, Chaplin, CT, 4th Tuesday of each month, 5pm - 8pm, 1985 & Older Rods - Customs - Antiques - Muscle Cars, for more info call (860) 455-0275
May 30, 2011, RI Street Rodding Automotive Extravaganza Car Show, Johnston Memorial Park, Rte. 6, off 295, Johnston, RI, 9am - 3pm, Sponsored by the Rhode Island Street Rodding Association, Info Bill Sharpe/Dave Lombari (401) 823-0409
June 2, 2011, 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 2, 2011, 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 3, 2011, Cruise Night in Scotland, Sponsored by Scotland General Store & Corvette's Takeout, 5:30pm - 8:30pm, parking at Saint Margarets and Town Green, 1st Friday and 3rd Saturday of the month, more info (860) 423-8657
June 3, 2011, 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 3-5, 2011, Carlisle All Ford Nationals, Carlisle Events show at the Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds, For more information call (717) 243-7855
June 3-5, 2011, York Pennsylvania, NSRA Street Rod Nationals 2011 East, event registration & host hotel: Holiday Inn Conference Center, US 30 at Rt. 74-York, call (303) 776-7841, www.nsra-usa.com
June 4, 2011, Putnam, CT, Stop and Shop, (Exit 97 off I-395, take right off exit), 4-8pm, every Saturday night thru September, (860) 928-5635
June 5, 2011, Waterford, CT, 24th Annual British Cars by the Sea, Harkness Memorial State Park, RT 213, more info Tom Smith (203) 605-2496, www.homestead.com/mgclub
June 5, 2011, 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 6, 2011, Ocean Beach Cruise Nite, New London, CT, 6pm - 9pm, every Monday night
June 6, 2011, Guido's Cruise Nights, Guido's Car Hop, 242 Broad Street, Manchester, CT, every Monday night thru September, 6-9pm, for more info contact Ted Sposito, (860) 432-5999 or tedsposito@gmail.com
June 7, 2011, 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 12, 2011, 37th 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 Bob Hand (860) 583-2331 or Steve Mackinnon (860) 836-2787, smackinnon@comcast.net
June 12, 2011, 34th 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-62, Rain date June 26, Over 30 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 14, 2011, Dream Machine Classics, Cruisin at The Montville Commons, 6pm - 8:30pm, Music by "The PO'M", Food Available, Awards, DMC dragway rules,
June 15, 2011, 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 16, 2011, 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 18, 2011, Southeastern Connecticut Mustang Club, Saturday Night Cruise, Tri Town Foods (formerly Beit Brothers Supermarket), Rte 32, Uncasville, CT, 5pm-8pm
June 19, 2011,32nd Anniversary Father's Day Antique & Classic Auto Show, Wallace Civic Center and Planetarium, 1000 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg, MA, 9am-2pm, Info Russ (978) 345-5279
June 19, 2011, Father's Day Car Show, The Potter's House, 326 Brickyard Road, Farmington, CT, Customs, Muscle Cars - up to '74, (860) 677-1850
June 19, 2011, Hebron, CT, Cruisin On 66, Village Shoppes, 127 Main Street, 4-8pm, every 3rd Sunday through September, call Dave Armsta (860) 228-4311
June 21, 2011,Cruise Nite at Aero Diner, Rt 6, Willimantic, CT, across from Wal-Mart, Info call Mike (860) 450-1959
June 21, 2011, 21st 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 24-26, 2011, Good Guys East Coast and Rod Show in Rhinebeck, NY, info (925) 838-9876
June 24-26, 2011, Carlisle All GM Nationals - Carlisle Events show at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Fairgrounds, For more information call (717) 243-7855
June 26, 2011, Cruise Night, Ribbits, Ribbits Family Restaurant, Rt 6, 52 Willimantic Road, Chaplain, CT, 2pm until Dark, Trophies, for more info call (860) 455-7610
June 28, 2011,Pine Acres Restaurant Cruise Night, Pine Acres Restaurant, Rt. 6, Chaplin, CT, 4th Tuesday of each month, 5pm - 8pm, 1985 & Older Rods - Customs - Antiques - Muscle Cars, for more info call (860) 455-0275
July 1, 2011,Tri-Town Cruisers-Cruise Night, Connecticut Golf Land & Games, 95 Hartford Turnpike - Route 83, Vernon, CT, April until October every Friday night , 6-9pm, call (860) 763-1508 or visit web site: www.tritowncruzers.com
July 1, 2011,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
July 1-3, 2011, Greenhill Park, Worcester, MA, 21st Annual New England Summer Nationals, event starts at noon on the July 1st and is through July 3rd, rain or shine, event hot lines: (508) 987-3375, www.summernationals.com
July 2, 2011, Putnam, CT, Stop and Shop, (Exit 97 off I-395, take right off exit), 4-8pm, every Saturday night thru September, (860) 928-5635
July 4, 2011, Ocean Beach Cruise Nite, New London, CT, 6pm - 9pm, every Monday night
July 5, 2011, 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!
July 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, 2011, Shake Rattle & Roll presents Up On The Roof, Mohegan Sun Riverview Garage Rooftop, CT, Wild Wednesdays, from 5pm - 9pm, music, fireworks and refreshments, Take I-395 North or South to Exit 79A (Route 2A), Follow Route 2A to Exit 2 (Mohegan Sun Boulevard); Open to Street Rods, Custom and Classic Cars, up to and including 1972, Rain dates: Thursdays, click here for flyer
July 8-10, 2011,Carlisle All Chrysler Nationals - Carlisle Events show at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania Fairgrounds, For more information call (717) 243-7855
July 10, 2011, 16th Annual Haddam Lions Club Car Show, Flea Market and Swap Meet, Haddam Meadows State Park, 9am-2pm, info Paul (860) 345-2615
July 10, 2011, 4th Annual Car Show, R.I. Shrine and R.I. Street Rodding Association, Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, One Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI, Registration 8am - 11:00am, All Years & Classes Welcome, Trophies, info Rich George (401) 575-6933, ieskids@aol.com or Norm Messinger (401) 423-2460, nmessinger2@hotmail.com
July 10, 2011, 20th Annual All Ford Motor Company Cruise & Cookout! Hosted by The Connecticut Cougar Club, Sponsored by Mustangs Unlimited, Corner of 440 Adams Street and Middle Turnpike West, Manchester, CT, 9am - 4pm, Trophies, Dash Plaques (first 100), for more info (888) 398-9898 or call Mike Zabilansky (860) 875-7537 or Rich Clark (860) 649-8520
July 12, 2011, Dream Machine Classics, 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,
July 14, 2011, 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 21, for more info contact Steve (718) 769-4390
July 16, 2011,Southeastern Connecticut Mustang Club, Saturday Night Cruise, Tri Town Foods (formerly Beit Brothers Supermarket), Rte 32, Uncasville, CT, 5pm-8pm
July 16, 2011, 16th Annual Ocean State Hogs and Hot Rods 2011, Ocean State Harley-Davidson, Inc., 5 Albany Road, Warwick, RI, People's Choice Car & Bike Show, 9am-5pm, info (401) 781-6866 or www.oceanstatehd.com
July 17, 2011,Hebron, CT, Cruisin On 66, Village Shoppes, 127 Main Street, 4-8pm, every 3rd Sunday through September, call Dave Armsta (860) 228-4311
July 19, 2011, Cruise Nite at Aero Diner, Rt 6, Willimantic, CT, across from Wal-Mart, Info call Mike (860) 450-1959
July 20, 2011, GTMC Cruises, Colchester, CT, Colchester on the Green, Rain date the following Wednesday, more info http://www.goodtimesmotoring.com, or call (860) 873-1049
July 23, 2011, Cruise-In at the 33rd Annual Ballonfest, URI Kingston Campus, Rt 138, Kingston, RI, $10 entry fee per car, 4pm - Dusk, Gates open at 3pm (back entrance near Ryan Center), Speciality Trophies awarded at 7pm, Rain date July 24 11am - 3pm
July 26, 2011, Pine Acres Restaurant Cruise Night, Pine Acres Restaurant, Rt. 6, Chaplin, CT, 4th Tuesday of each month, 5pm - 8pm, 1985 & Older Rods - Customs - Antiques - Muscle Cars, for more info call (860) 455-0275
July 31, 2011, Cruise Night, Ribbits, Ribbits Family Restaurant, Rt 6, 52 Willimantic Road, Chaplain, CT, 2pm until Dark, Trophies, for more info call (860) 455-7610
September 23 – 25, 2011, The Mystic Seaport Museum will host our 14th Annual Antique Motor Vehicle Show, By Land And By Sea. The show is open to all pre-1930 vehicles. Friday will include a guest speaker, followed by a short tour and catered dinner. There will be a full-day tour on Saturday, with lunch and dinner. The Antique Vehicle Show will take place Sunday on the Mystic Seaport Museum grounds, concluding with the Grand Parade of Vehicles. There is no entry charge for exhibitors; however, tours will involve modest fees. Mystic Seaport Museum is located in Mystic, CT (Exit 90 off I-95 north). For the show invitation letter and registration, go to www.mysticseaport.org; click on Upcoming Events / Sept. Tour details will be posted in April.
October 2, 2011, CARTOBERFEST 2011 - 10am - 3pm
- Always first Sunday in October
Its happening again, Once again Great Friends are gathering to have fun and show off their
rides. All Welcome - if you love your ride - Show it. Collinsville Antiques Parking Lot,
Route 44 - 283 Main St, New Hartford, CT 06057
Dash Plaques, Door Prizes, Music, Great Food. Tried the Clam Chowder yet?? Donations:
Suggested $10.00 ALL of the proceeds are donated to the New
Hartford Fire & Rescue. Lets not forget - A rose for the Ladies
Sponsored by: Time Was Garage