We're deep into 2025, and our beloved car shows, cruisins and fundraising events are back and raring to show off.
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 Cleveland Browns running back.
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- Contact Us to share info on any events that definitely need to be included here.
2025 Events, Summer & Fall
Stop back for more updates throughout the year.
August 2, 2025: Jaguar Club of Ohio's 52nd 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 Sub Zero Mission.
- To register your car, volunteer to judge or learn more details, visit www.jaguarclubofohio.com.
Dominic Perri: (216) 644-7066
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September 14, 2024: La Maccina Molto Bella Auto Show
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 21.
10 am – 3 pm with all parking on-site!
Tickets available now.
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 5/1-9/3/23 (or longer, weather permitting!)
DJ Jonny K, prizes and giveaways
Click here to check out all the details on their Facebook page.
(440) 572-7546
2026
February 20-March 1, 2026: 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! More info to come soon.
www.clevelandautoshow.com
Contact:
Show Office (216) 265-7101
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March 27-29, 2026: Car Parts Warehouse I-X Piston Power Auto-Rama
1 I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, OH
The 2026 Car Parts Warehouse I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama celebrated its 60th annual show with a return to the I-X Center.
The top ISCA (International Show Car Association) vehicles from around the country will once again be featured throughout the show floor in 20’ x 20’ feature areas and will compete for the Car Parts Warehouse I-X Piston Powered Auto-Rama Gold Cup and its top prize of $10,017 in cash.
Featured shows are still in the works, but they are opening up the vehicle registration portal on on August 4, 2025.
Show Manager
- Steve Legerski
- 216-265-2528
- slegerski@pistonpowershow.onmicrosoft.com
Exhibit Sales Specialist
- Mike Halloran
- 216-265-2529
- michael.halloran@oakviewgroup.com
Corporate Partnerships
- Mike Sedlak
- 216-265-2601
- mike.sedlak@oakviewgroup.com
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TBD: June, 2026: Father's Day Car Show at Stan Hywet
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, 714 North Portage Path, Akron, OH
- This is the 68th annual Classic, Antique & Collector Car Show at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens.
- This year's Special Feature are To Be Determined 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
As always, Contact Us if you can suggest any other events to list here!