2024 is underway, and our beloved car shows, cruisins and fundraising events are back and raring to start!
As we get the info, we will add to the list below of local events and summer cruisins happening in our area.
And don’t forget:
Chief Car Idiot Bernie Golias and psych-auto-analyst Dr. Oedipus Redline are available to attend shows, offer photo ops, videotape and interview visitors. Just invite them! Contact us here, email at Bernie@caridiotsforever.com or call (330) 635-2784.
Click here to watch Bernie interview previous car show attendees, including the legendary Dino Arnold.
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- Click here to get to our new 2024 Events Lists page. There you'll find customizable lists, filters and lists of events and their links.
- Contact Us to share info on any events that definitely need to be included here.
2024 Events
Stop back for more updates throughout the year.
February 23-March 3, 2024: Cleveland Auto Show
1 I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, OH
Enjoy over a week of Ride 'N Drives, Vehicle Giveaways, Millionaire's Row, a Classic Car Show and much more!
www.clevelandautoshow.com
NOTE: The 2025 show has been announced: February 21-March 2, 2025!
April 5-7, 2024: Summit Racing Equipment I-X Piston Power Auto-Rama
1 I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, OH
Some of the events include a Hot Rodders of Tommorow Engine Challenge, car clubs, Hot Rod Asylum, John Shapiro Cruisin’ Time All-Stars on Thunder Row, model car contest and more.
www.pistonpowershow.com
NOTE: 2025 date: March 28, 29 & 30, 2025!
June 16, 2024: Father's Day Car Show at Stan Hywet
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH
- This is the 66th annual Classic, Antique & Collector Car Show at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens.
- This year's Special Feature are antique Italian automobiles, including Maseratis, Alfa Romeos, Fiats and (of course) Ferraris. Also featured: the Soap Box Derby and 1940s CCCA Full Classics in The Inner Circle in front of the Manor House.
- Registration closes June 1 or when spaces sell out (and they always sell out).
- To register your car, contact the Ohio Region Classic Car Club of America (this is their primary annual fundraiser): orccca.com/stan-hywet.
- Click here for more info: stanhywet.org/events/fathers-day-car-show
August 8, 2024: Jaguar Club of Ohio's 51st Annual Concours d'Elegance and European Auto Show
Ursuline College, 2550 Lander Road, Pepper Pike, OH
- Admission is free, and doors open at 9 am.
- The event happens rain or shine.
- Judging in both Champion and Driven classes.
- New this year: register your car to sell in the Car Corral.
- As always, this is the Jaguar Club of Ohio's annual charity fundraiser to support local charities New Directions and Sub Zero Mission.
- To register your car, volunteer to judge or learn more details, visit www.jaguarclubofohio.com.
Irene Perri: (216) 644-2530
September 22, 2024: La Maccina Molto Bella Auto Show
NEW VENUE this year!
Western Reserve Historical Society's Hale Farm & Village, 2686 Oak Hill Road, Bath, OH
This invitation-only show features 400 of jaw-dropping exotic and classic cars. And you can enjoy a day at Hale Farm & Village, exploring life in the 19th century with craft and trade demonstrations with costumed actors, 32 structures, farm animals and lovely gardens. Even better, you support the Summit County Kidney Foundation and the ASAP (Akron Society for Answered Prayers) Foundation. Rain date: September 29.
10 am – 4 pm with all parking on-site!
Tickets available now.
Click here for a flyer with all the details.
Hale Farm & Village: (330) 666-711
Frank Todaro: (330) 929-3378
All Summer
Slim and Chubby’s Cruise-in Wednesdays
12492 Prospect Road, Strongsville, OH
Wednesdays, 5 pm-9 pm
Season runs 5/1-9/26/24
DJ Jonny K, prizes and giveaways
Click here to check out all the details on their Facebook page.
(440) 572-7546
As always, Contact Us if you can suggest any other events to list here!