1973

It was May of 1973. My dad and I were in Newport News Virginia visiting my sister and her family. And.... one of the "tourist trap" stops we made just happened to put us right next door to what I presume was the host hotel for the Tidewater Street Rod Association's Colonial Williamsburg Rod Run. …

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20th Anniversary Wheel Jam June 1, 2023 – June 4, 2023 South Dakota State Fairgrounds, Huron SD Truck shows, oval track racing, car shows, motorcycle shows, BBQ State Championship cookoff, live music and more. Info: www.wheeljam.com

Shades of the Past Friday Night Car Cruise June 2, 2023 at 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Marshall MN Cruise starts at Junction Hwys 59 & 23, behind Runnings

Shades of the Past Car Show June 3, 2023 at 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Hwy 59 & 23 junction, behind Runnings, Marshall MN Registration from 8AM-11AM

52nd Annual Sisseton Car and Motorcycle Show June 3, 2023 at 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Main Street, Sisseton SD Hosted by the L.A. Cruisers Car Club. For info, check the Lake Area Cruisers (Sisseton SD) Facebook page.

2023 Midway Drags June 9, 2023 – June 10, 2023 Mid-America Dragway, Arkansas City KS Vintage Drag Racing - 1972 and older dragsters, funny cars, A/FX, gassers, fuel altereds and more. For info: www.hotrodsanctuary.com/midwaydrags

Chokio Community Picnic Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show June 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Main Street, Chokio MN

West Fargo Cruise Night June 15, 2023 at 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sheyenne Street, West Fargo ND Hosted by the Toppers Car Club

Montevideo Fiesta Days Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show June 18, 2023 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Smith Park, Montevideo MN Registration opens 8 AM. $10 registration, dash plaques to the first 100 entries, free hog roast!

Speedsters Trials and Reunion June 21, 2023 – June 24, 2023 Museum of American Speed, Lincoln, NE The Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed in Lincoln, NE, hosts the International Speedsters Trials & Reunion June 21st-24th, 2023. For info, go to the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed website.

A&W Country Stop Cruise Night June 21, 2023 at 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Country Stop A&W, Hwy. 23, New London MN Live music - "1060 West Addison Blues" Blues Brothers tribute band. Door prizes at 7 PM

Out-A-Sight Drags Vintage Drag Racing June 23, 2023 – June 24, 2023 Great Lakes Dragaway, Union Grove WI

49th Annual "Back to the Fifties" Weekend June 23, 2023 – June 25, 2023 Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St Paul MN Presented by the Minnesota Street Rod Association

Riverfest Antique Car, Motorcycle & Tractor Show June 25, 2023 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Lee Motor Company, Dawson MN Antique Tractors and motorcycles welcome. Registration starts at 10:AM at Lee Motors, East Hwy 212, Dawson MN. Door prizes and awards for top entries. Contact John Harker at 320 226 3144Or text or via Facebook Messenger for more details. A great small town celebration - stay and participate in the Riverfest Grand Parade following the show.

35th Annual Show and Shine, Swap Meet June 25, 2023 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Douglas County Fairgrounds, Alexandria MN Free show car admission. Spectator Admission: $5.00 Adults, kids under 12 free. Presented by the Vintage Car Club of Alexandria.

32nd Goodguys Heartland Nationals June 30, 2023 – July 2, 2023 Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines IA

2nd Annual South Shore Show and Shine July 1, 2023 at 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Main Street, South Shore SD

16th Annual Rusty Eyeball Car & Motorcycle Show July 15, 2023 at 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Willmar Civic Center, Willmar MN Info: See "Rusty Eyeball Car Show" on Facebook.

36th Annual Kids 'N' Cars Show & Cruise July 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM Ambush Park, Benson MN Awards at 6:30, cruise to follow at 6:45 PM

A&W Country Stop Cruise Night July 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Country Stop A&W, Hwy 23, New London MN Live music with Ava Hanson

West Fargo Cruise Night July 20, 2023 at 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sheyenne Street, West Fargo ND Hosted by the Toppers Car Club

Cars by the Creek Car Show July 29, 2023 at 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM Cold Spring, MN (Minnesota Street Rod Assn. voting event)

Hot Rods for Hospice & Burgers and Brew July 29, 2023 at 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Murray County Fairgrounds, Slayton MN Cars, Trucks, cycles, tractors

Holy Moly! Get Back to the Oldies Cruise Night July 29, 2023 at 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Main Street, Ramona SD Cars meet at the elevator at 5:30 for a cruise around town at 6, followed by Show and Shine, oldies music and food on main street. See the FB event page for info.

10th Annual Lake Minnewaska Classics Car Show August 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Starbuck City Park, So. Hwy 29, Starbuck MN

Fergus Falls Classic Car Club Show & Swap August 6, 2023 at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Kirkbride Park, Fergus Falls MN Hosted by the Fergus Falls Classic Car Club

A&W Country Stop Cruise Night August 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Country Stop A&W, Hwy 23, New London MN Live music with "Custom Made". Door prizes at 7 PM

NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals August 17, 2023 – August 20, 2023 Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN

West Fargo Cruise Night August 17, 2023 at 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sheyenne Street, West Fargo ND Hosted by the Toppers Car Club

36th CornFest Cruise-In August 19, 2023 at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Lakeside Park, at the foot of Big Stone Lake, Ortonville MN Hosted by the Big Stone Cruisers Car Club. For updates, see the Big Stone Cruisers Facebook page.

21st Annual Sioux Falls VA Show and Shine August 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sioux Falls SD Held on the Sioux Falls VA Hospital grounds - 2501 W. 22nd St.

Pantowners' Car Show & Swap Meet August 20, 2023 at 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Benton County Fairgrounds, Sauk Rapids MN For info: www.pantowners.org

Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion September 1, 2023 – September 4, 2023 Rollag, Minnesota One of the largest events of its kind in the country. Website: www.rollag.com

Muscle Car Shootout September 1, 2023 – September 3, 2023 Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN Sponsored by the Gopher State Timing Association

14th Annual Trolls Classic Car Show & Swap September 4, 2023 at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunburg Community Center, Sunburg MN

Vintiques' 44th Annual Kampeska Kampout September 8, 2023 – September 10, 2023 Watertown, SD Headquartered at Lake Kampeska Memorial Park, Saturday show noon to 4 in uptown Watertown. Info: www.vintiquescarclub.com

Fall-Out Drags #8 - Battle in the Woods Vintage Drag Races September 15, 2023 – September 16, 2023 Rock Falls Raceway, Eau Claire, WI 11 AM to sunset each day. Hosted by Smokey Moe's Timekeepers and the Gopher State Timing Association

A&W Country Stop "Root Beer and Rides" September 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Country Stop A&W, Hwy 23, New London MN Live music with "CJ Dafoe". Sponsored by the Willmar Car Club.

46th Annual Auto Restorers Car Show & Swap September 17, 2023 at 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Nicollet County Farigrounds, St. Peter MN See their website for info: www.autorestorerscarclub.com

A&W Country Stop Cruise Night September 20, 2023 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Country Stop A&W, Hwy 23, New London MN Door Prizes at 7 PM

West Fargo Cruise Night September 21, 2023 at 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sheyenne Street, West Fargo ND Hosted by the Toppers Car Club

46th Annual Fall Jefferson Swap Meet September 22, 2023 – September 24, 2023 Jefferson County Fair Park, Jefferson, WI Hours: Fri 10-6, Sat 6-4, Sun 6-3. For info: www.madisonclassics.com

19th Annual Outkasts Cruise-In and Hot Rod Show September 22, 2023 – September 24, 2023 Mitchell SD Hosted by "The 301 Rodz". For info: the301rodz.sd@outlook.com

6th Annual Car & Bike Show September 23, 2023 Heartland Motor Co., Hwy 28, Morris MN

4th Annual Midwest 40 Ford Day September 23, 2023 Crane, MO For info: Bret Chrismer's 1940 Ford Garage | Springfield MO | Facebook

15th Annual Airport Drags September 24, 2023 at 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Spencer IA Held at the Spencer Airport (west of Clay Co. Fairgrounds). Gates open 9 AM, racing from 11 to 3. Hosts: Black Iron

Chicken Chase Fall Tour and Reliability Run September 24, 2023 at 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sisseton SD 11 AM gathering at Rosalie's Restaurant and Bakery, Sisseton SD. Bench race, buy your own meal, then join the fall tour around northeastern South Dakota's Lakes area. Hosted by the L.A. Cruisers, Sisseton SD. Follow them on Facebook for more info.

52nd Annual Twin Cities Roadsters Swap Meet October 1, 2023 at 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Minnesota State Fairgrounds (North End) Info: www.roadsterstwincities.com