CAR SHOWS/CRUISE-INS

UPCOMING

 WEEKLY

 MONTHLY

  2010

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OCT. 2: VETTEFEST IV; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Old Town, 5770 W. U.S. 192, Kissimmee; Corvettes of all years welcome; there will be a Vette-only cruise at 3 p.m.; door prizes and fun for cruisers; pre-party on Friday night at Seralago Hotel; for more information, call (407) 396-4888, e-mail tracyp@old-town.com, visit www.old-town.com or www.seralagohotelandsuites.com

OCT. 8-10: NSRA (NATIONAL STREET ROD ASSOCIATION) STREET ROD NATIONALS; all vehicles of 1979 and earlier manufacturers are welcome to enter; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa; activities include commercial exhibitors, swap meet, women’s world (exhibitors with items that will interest women as well as men and children) and a model car show; for details, call NSRA at (901) 452-4030 or visit www.nsra-usa.com

OCT. 8-10: SIXTH ANNUAL COTEE RIVER BIKE FEST; free; bike and vintage bike shows; fire truck pull; escorted benefit ride; live music on two stages; downtown New Port Richey; for information, call (727) 842-7651, e-mail dsullivan@coteeriverbikefest.com or visit www.coteeriverbikefest.com

OCT. 15-16: 2010 MERCEDES-BENZ LAKE MIRROR CLASSIC AUTO FESTIVAL; downtown Lakeland; call Ford Heacock, at (863) 683-2228, e-mail fheacock@heacock.com or visit www.lakemirrorclassic.com

OCT. 16: THE SHOPS AT WIREGRASS SUMMER SERIES CAR & TRUCK SHOW; The Shops at Wiregrass, 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel; pre-register for $15 or $20 day of show; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. registration, judging starts at 11 a.m. and awards presented at 3 p.m.; 142 trophies awarded; to pre-register or for information, visit www.premiumcarshows.com or call (727) 547-8082.

OCT. 16-17: WESLEY CHAPELS SECOND ANNUAL CRAFT SHOW; Ronnie Setser's Car & Truck Show; The Grove at Wesley Chapel, Wesley Grove Boulevard, Wesley Chapel; registration opens at 9 a.m. and car show starts at 10 a.m.; trophies will be awarded at 3 p.m.; timings are for both days and these are two separate shows with two separate trophy presentations; car show registration is $15; if you register for Saturday, then Sunday is free; trophies and specialty trophies awarded; activities include arts and crafts show, Wesley Chapel Battle of the Wing contest; chili cook-off, live entertainment and children’s activities; for more information, call Ronnie or Kim Setser at (813) 879-1616, e-mail ssrods1@yahoo.com or visit www.ronniesetser.com

OCT. 16: GULFPORT 100-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OPEN CAR, TRUCK & STREET ROD SHOW; at Beach and Shore boulevards in Gulfport; numerous trophies and awards to be given; $15 pre-registration or $20 day of show; registration from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. with awards presented at 3 p.m.; to register, call (727) 547-8082 or visit www.premiumcarshows.com

OCT. 17: SRT-4 SHOWDOWN; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Old Town, 5770 W. U.S. 192, Kissimmee; features 100 Dodge SRT-4s, and also vendors, dyno, awards; DJ; for more information, visit www.srtforums.com or email friend088@gmail.com

OCT. 23: 32^ND ANNUAL B.O.P.C. (BUICK, OLDSMOBILE, PONTIAC, CADILLAC) SHOW; 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Old Town, 5770 W. U.S. 192, Kissimmee; all four makes will be on display; pre-register at www.oldsclubofflorida.com or the day of the event at Old Town.

OCT. 24: MANASOTA MOPAR CLUB’S FOURTH ANNUAL MOPAR MADNESS CAR & TRUCK SHOW; Lamb and Sutton Park, 10^th Avenue west and Seventh Street, Palmetto; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; registration ends at noon and trophies awarded at 2:30 p.m.; $15 pre-registration closes Oct. 17; thereafter, $20; participating vehicles must be Mopar bodied and powered; several trophies to be given; benefits Hope Family Services (October is National Awareness Month for domestic abuse); mail forms and pre-registration checks to Manasota Mopar Club, 2919 39^th St. E., Bradenton; for information, call Alex or Wanda Dunlap at (941) 747-6119.

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