Local classic car shows.

[xanthus]

I am interested in putting a sticky with all the information about classic car shows, as well as those allowing newer cars.

For the record, any MINI members showing an interest in a solid classic show, I recommend organizing a joint arrival early where you can nab a section of the public parking to park together in.

While there at a good many of these shows, we can all go get a bite to eat and walk the show and see some really cool cars.

Please post below the car shows that you know of as well as all needed information for them.

Some car shows DO welcome newer cars, if the one you are posting about does, please note that so we can get a MINI attendance as well.

Please keep discussion to another thread so this one will be easier to get the information from. Posts that are not simply scheduling and information about a car show may be deleted.

[MINIMAD]

http://www.plantcity.com/carshow/

Carshow is held the 3rd Saturday of each Month!!¨ Location = McCall Park - Downtown ¨¨ Entertainment - Live Music - Prizes ¨

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[jeffracer]

Biff Burgers Cruise In - EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT
St. Petersburg

Fl. Longest running cruise-in
3939 49th Street - all cars 1979 and older, contest, judging, cash

[xanthus]

Classic Car Show at the Pine Grove Family Restaurant just north of Busch Blvd. on Florida Ave.

7:00PM Tuesdays

http://dinesite.com/info/rstrnt-345546/?&t=161994

[Sir Tyne]

3rd Annual Hot Rockin Nights Car Show
Rockledge (near Cocoa Beach)
Sat Oct 28 3PM-10PM
The event will feature some 300 classic and performance cars and live entertainment from at 4 p.m. until closing. There will be food vendors, a manufacturers midway, and games for the kids.

The event is free of charge for spectators.
Registration for show cars is $20.00

More info and pre-registration form at:

http://www.cityofrockledge.org/events/hot_rockin_nights.htm

There was one MINI last year, a group of MINIs & Minis would certainly get some attention.

[Nephestis]

In case you guys haven't seen this post:

The 2007 Classic Motorsports Mitty is being held April 28-30, 2007 at Road Atlanta. Feautured marque is the Mini/MINI.....

http://www.sunshineminis.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12147

[bobbiemartin]

The First Coast Car Council show in Jacksonville, FL September 22. We are back at the Jacksonville Landing this year.
Click here for info

[MINIMAD]

Cruise-In Dade City
When: First Saturday of Every Month
Where: Downtown Dade City
About: Cars, Shopping, Food, and Fun! Classic Tunes by DJ "Starvin Marvin." See photos on Events Photos page.
Phone: 352-567-3769
Contact: info@dadecitychamber.org

Who's interested in bringing their classic?

[MINIMAD]

That time again! This Saturday! Weather looks great!
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http://www.plantcity.com/carshow/

Carshow is held the 3rd Saturday of each Month!!¨ Location = McCall Park - Downtown ¨¨ Entertainment - Live Music - Prizes ¨

[xanthus]

Got the GFs birthday at her folks house. Have fun!

[BillTheCat]

New entry:

The Rolling Oldies Car Show
1st Thursday evening of every month
6:00 p.m. until ???
FREE entry into car show, with prizes awarded (Pre-registration not required)
DJ outside the restaurant

Location:

Cherry's Bar & Grill
6186 N. Hwy 41 (Map)
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
813-641-9333

The owner of this Cherry's is an old friend of mine. She spoke to the organizers of the car show who said they'd be thrilled to have some Classic Minis show up & vie for prizes. During their first show in this location (Feb '08) they had over 60 cars entered.

[MINIMAD]

This Saturday! Any takers?

Cruise-In Dade City
When: First Saturday of Every Month
Where: Downtown Dade City
About: Cars, Shopping, Food, and Fun! Classic Tunes by DJ "Starvin Marvin." See photos on Events Photos page.
Phone: 352-567-3769
Contact: info@dadecitychamber.org

[xanthus]

Ren faire here

[jay123]

Whatever happened to the Chic-fil-a car show on Waters and the Veterans? Is this still going on?

[captbj]

May 17th


http://www.gopatrickfl.com/AutoHobby/_i ... wINFO.html

[MINIMAD]

10/17, 18, 19/08 Lake Mirror Classic - Lakeland - Concours d'Elegance w/exceptional cars - www.lakemirrorclassic.com

10/25/08 All British Field Meet & Autojumble - Tampa Bay Austin Healey Club - http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/tbahc

11/1-2/08 Sarasota International Invitational Auto Show - St Armands Circle - benefits Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc.

11/8-9/08 Roar & Soar at Fantasy of Flight, Polk City FL - car show/autocross - http://www.roar-n-soar.com/
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[minimad jr.]

Shouldn't you be working on a car in your spare time instead of showing/viewing cars?

[MINIMAD]

:-k

Shouldn't you be working on a car in your spare time instead of showing/viewing cars?

Just picked up my new (to me, anyway) roof at Greyhound....and, BTW don't you have some brakes & timing to adjust.....????

[minimad jr.]

You got me on the brakes(laziness and lack of time), but the knocking is most likely due to the low octane levels in the benzina over here. I looked into it, albeit briefly, and from what I gather other many classic car enthusiasts have a similar complaint. I'll try an additive first, however, the timing may be slightly advanced.

[mgrick]

The Suncoast Classic MG Club and Nature Coast English Car Club invite you to attend what we hope to be the largest British Car Show in the South. It will be held in conjunction with the Davis Islands - Islands Festivalâ„¢ which annually draws thousands of people throughout the Tampa Bay area. Bring your classic British Car for a day of fun and sun near downtown Tampa.

Islands Fest™ is held at the waterfront Seaplane Basin Park, right next to the Peter O. Knight airport, on Saturday, April 18 from 10 AM – 5 PM. This event is open to the public and will feature plenty of exhibitions, events, and fun! Visitors in previous years have found a pram sailing exhibition by the Davis Islands Youth Sailing Group, inflatable bounce houses and slides for children, rock climbing wall, a magic show, and a pet parade and contest. Guests will also get an up-close look at airplanes, helicopters, RVs and a fire engine. If the weather permits, airplane rides will also be available. Islands Fest™ plans lots of music, too.

In addition to all of that, the event will feature the Islands Festâ„¢ Art Show. With over 20 participating artists, everyone is sure to find entertaining and interesting displays from creative minds.

Previous sponsors of Islands Fest™ include Tampa General Hospital, the St. Petersburg Times, SweetBay Supermarkets, the Davis Islands Community News, Atlas Aviation, Tampa International Airport – Community Airports, and many more.

The show field will open at 8 AM, Awards will be announced at 2:30PM

As the show will be held at an airport it is imperative that entrants keep the area around their car free of debris which could easily be sucked into an aircraft's engine causing major damage.

More info and registration form available at :
http://www.britishcarclub.net/davisislands.htm