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Tag: Back to the 50’s

Posted on June 14, 2022June 21, 2022

Back to “Back to the Fifties”!

During the month of June, car folks from across the country pack the Minnesota State Fairgrounds for the Minnesota Street Rod Association's legendary "Back to the Fifties" weekend. It's an event like no other. And this year, the 48th annual, a good share of those folks (in other words just about anybody who can carry …

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Posted on June 28, 2014May 20, 2022

MSRA “Back to the Fifties” Weekend

I have no idea how many online articles and galleries there are about the MSRA's "Back to the 50's", but it seems that nearly anyone who can operate a keyboard has one. So just in case you feel you're running short, I thought I'd add one more! I'll leave the commentary to everyone else. Having attended …

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Area Gearhead Gatherings

  • Buffalo Ridge Car Show July 4, 2022 at 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Buffalo Ridge Resort and Business Center, 1312 Coteau St, Gary, SD Also featuring kids' pedal cars and pedal tractors. Dash plaques for first 50 entrants.
  • Moorhead Cruise Night July 7, 2022 at 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Downtown Moorhead, MN 1st Thursday of each month, May - Sept.
  • Bonanza Valley Days Car & Tractor Show July 9, 2022 at 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM Main Street - Brooten MN Breakfast available, served 6 AM - 10 AM. Food vendors, music - NO entry fee or admission charge
  • Roddin' Round the Lake Car Show July 9, 2022 at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Main Street, Osakis MN
  • Street Machine Nationals July 15, 2022 – July 17, 2022 Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul MN
  • Rusty Eyeball Car & Motorcycle Show July 16, 2022 at 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Willmar Civic Center, 2707 Arena Dr, Willmar, MN New location - cars, music, swap and more
  • Waubay Community Fest Car & Motorcycle Show July 16, 2022 at 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Waubay SD Hosted by Sinner Auto
  • 35th Cars & Kids Weekend Car Show & Cruise July 16, 2022 at 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM Ambush Park, Benson MN Registration opens 2:30 PM, show from 3 to 6:30, cruise to follow at 6:45 PM
  • A&W Country Stop Cruise Night July 20, 2022 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM A&W Country Stop, New London MN
  • West Fargo Cruze Night July 21, 2022 at 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sheyenne St. North, West Fargo ND Sponsored by the Toppers Rod & Custom Club
  • Thursday Night Live Classics Night July 21, 2022 at 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Downtown Watertown SD Info/registration at watertownsd.com
  • 34th Farley Fest Car Show July 29, 2022 at 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Lake Farley Park, Milbank SD Registration from 5 to 6 pm, $10.00 registration. Trophies and cash awards.
  • 24th Waterama Car Show July 30, 2022 at 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Barsness Park, 1022 MN-104, Glenwood, MN Cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors. $5.00 entry fee.
  • Moorhead Cruise Night August 4, 2022 at 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Downtown Moorhead, MN 1st Thursday of each month, May - Sept.
  • Lake Minnewaska Classics Car Show August 6, 2022 at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Starbuck City Park, Starbuck MN (Hwy 29 South)
  • Belgian American Days Car Show August 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM Ghent, MN Sponsored by Ghent Cruisers. For info, see the Ghent Cruisers FB page
  • Clark County Classics Car Show August 6, 2022 at 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Downtown Clark, SD Awards in over 20 classes. For info see Clark County Classics on Facebook.
  • Kirkbride Car Show & Swap Meet August 7, 2022 at 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Kirkbride Park, Fergus Falls MN Hosted by Fergus Falls Classic Car Club
  • Day County Fair Car Show August 14, 2022 at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Day County Fairgrounds, Webster SD Free registration. Registration from 11AM-1PM
  • A&W Country Stop Cruise Night August 17, 2022 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM A&W Country Stop, New London MN
  • Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals August 18, 2022 – August 21, 2022 Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd MN
  • West Fargo Cruze Night August 18, 2022 at 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sheyenne St. North, West Fargo ND Sponsored by the Toppers Rod & Custom Club
  • 35th Annual CornFest Cruise-In August 20, 2022 at 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Ortonville, MN For more info see the Big Stone Cruisers' Facebook page
  • Pantowners' Car Show & Swap Meet August 21, 2022 at 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM Benton County Fairgrounds, Sauk Rapids MN
  • 21st Annual Arlington Car Show August 21, 2022 at 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM City Park, Arlington SD Awards in over 25 classes plus specialty awards. For info: Arlington Car Show on Facebook.
  • Moorhead Cruise Night September 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM Downtown Moorhead, MN 1st Thursday of each month, May - Sept.
  • 47th Annual Lone Eagle Auto Club Show September 11, 2022 at 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM Morrison County Fairgrounds, Little Falls MN
  • West Fargo Cruze Night September 15, 2022 at 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM Sheyenne St. North, West Fargo ND Sponsored by the Toppers Rod & Custom Club
  • Fall-Out #7: Battle In the Woods Vintage Drag Race September 16, 2022 – September 17, 2022 Rock Falls Raceway, Eau Claire WI Vintage drag racing event presented by Smokey Moe's Timekeepers and the Gopher State Timing Association
  • A&W Country Stop Cruise Night September 17, 2022 at 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM A&W Country Stop, New London MN "Root Beer & Rides" Sponsored by Willmar Car Club
  • Hot Rod Drag Week 2022 September 18, 2022 – September 23, 2022 World Wide Technology Raceway, Madison IL Stops at Lucas Oil Raceway Indianapolis IN, Byron Dragway Byron IL, and Cordova Dragway Cordova IL
  • 45th Southern Minnesota Car Show & Swap Meet September 18, 2022 at 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Nicollet County Fairgrounds, St. Peter MN Hosted by the Auto Restorers Car Club
  • A&W Country Stop Cruise Night September 21, 2022 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM A&W Country Stop, New London MN
  • 42nd Annual Chicken Chase & Reliability Run September 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Sisseton SD For info, check the Lake Area Cruisers (Sisseton SD) Facebook page or call Kerry: (605) 880-8875
  • 51st Twin Cities Roadsters Swap Meet October 2, 2022 at 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Minnesota State Fairgounds (North End)
  • 65th Annual Gopher State Timing Assn. Rod & Custom Show April 15, 2023 – April 16, 2023 Minnesota State Fairgrounds Coliseum

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