CAR SHOWS/CRUISE-INS

OCT. 4: CAR SHOW; presented by National Sport Compact Racing Association (NSCRA); all class winners (trophies), over 20 classes, Best of Show ($300), Biggest Car Club ($200); Palm Beach International Raceway (Moroso), 17047 Beeline Highway, Jupiter; gates open at 9 a.m.; also, drag race classes being held too; for more information, call (561) 502-6402 or visit www.nscra.com

OCT. 4: BIG TOP FLEA MARKET CAR, TRUCK & M/C SHOW; Big Top Flea Market, 9250 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa; 50 Best of Show in class; 20 Overall Best of Show in class; Club Participation Trophy, plus $50 for most members attending the show; $15 pre-entry or $20 day of show; registration on day of show is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with awards presented at 3 p.m.; to register, visit www.premiumcarshows.com or call (727) 547-8082.

OCT. 4: BIG TOP FLEA MARKET CAR, TRUCK & M/C SHOW; 9250 E. Fowler Ave., Thonotosassa; pre-register for $15 or $20 day of show; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on day of show and awards presented at 3 p.m.; several Best of Shows awards given; to pre-register or for more information, visit www.premiumcarshows.com or call (727) 547-8082.

OCT. 6: RONNIE SETSER’S CAR & TRUCK SHOW; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 612 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; 1974 and older vehicles; free registration; free food certificate for car show participants; trophies awards; children’s games, hula hoop contest, raffle; for information and further details, call Ronnie Setser at (813) 879-1616, e-mail ssrods1@yahoo.com or visit www.ronniesetser.com

OCT. 9-11: NSRA (NATIONAL STREET ROD ASSOCIATION) STREET ROD NATIONALS; all vehicles of 1979 and earlier manufacture are welcome to enter; $10 pre-entry discount available through the Sept. 18 mail-in deadline; Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa; spectator gate hours will be Friday, Oct. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; tickets are $14 for ages 13 years and older; $5 for  children ages 6 through 12 and free for kids 5 years of age and under when accompanied by an adult; special discounted $12 admission for military personnel with proper military identification, NSRA members with their current membership card or anyone 60 years of age and older; other 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 more information, call NSRA at (901) 452-4030 or visit www.nsra-usa.com

OCT. 9-11: FIFTH 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 more information, call (727) 842-7651 or visit www.coteeriverbikefest.com

OCT. 9: CAR SHOW; at Oak Street and Polk Avenue in downtown Arcadia; 5 to 9 p.m.; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

OCT. 10: CAR SHOW; The Home Depot, 2350 Cortez Road, Bradenton; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; trophies, door prizes and 50/50 jackpot; $10 registration fee; free food; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

OCT. 10: AUTO CAFÉ; open to all makes and models; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a cookout about 11:30 a.m. provided by Vortex Motorsport where show will be held; Vortex Motorsport, 5217 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa; for information, call (813) 874-1911 or visit www.vortexmotorsport.com

OCT. 10: CAR SHOW; Murray's Speed and Custom, 5801 S. Dale Mabry Highway; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to all classic cars, antiques, hot rods, street rods, muscle cars and customs; free hot dog and drink for the cruisers, cool oldies music and 50/50 drawings; for information, call Paul Figoni at (813) 468-0277 or e-mail figfam4@verizon.net

OCT. 10-11: CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW AND SWAP MEET; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; USA Flea Market, 11721 U.S. 19, Port Richey (200 yards south of State Road 52); registration is $10; vendor space is $4; for more information, call (727) 868-2143.

OCT. 11: FIRST ANNUAL IMPORT FACE-OFF; car show, sound-off and race; Bradenton Motorsports, 21000 State Road 64, Bradenton; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; imports, domestics, low rides, trucks, sports bikes; cash and trophies to be awarded; car show entry $25; for information, call (225) 247-7223, e-mail hybridentertainment78@yahoo.com or visit www.importfaceoff.net

OCT. 11: CAR SHOW; Marco’s Pizza, 14830 Tamiami Trail, North Port; 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; trophies, door prizes and 50/50 jackpot; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

OCT. 16-18: 2009 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: CAR SHOW; Albertsons, on U.S. 41 across from Kmart Plaza; 5 to 9 p.m.; trophies, door prizes and 50/50 jackpot; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

OCT. 17: SPL SOUND COMPETITION; presented by Déjà vu adult entertainment; 6805 Adamo Drive, Tampa; Mini Street, Advanced, Peak to peak and Sound Q & Best Install classes; $25 registration starts at 5;30 p.m.; show from 6 to 9 p.m.; sponsored by E & E Car Audio and Accessories; for information, call (727) 512-6101.

OCT. 17: SECOND ANNUAL ROTARY CAR SHOW; 5 to 9 p.m.; Avalon Park Town Center, east Orlando; event in conjunction with Avalon Park Oktoberfest Fall Festival; cars and trucks of all types: vintage, collector, sport, racing, performance or customized sought for participation; 50/50 fundraiser drawing, on-stage recognition for the winners, food vendors, beer garden, kids activities, music; $20 pre-registration or $25 day of event; set-up begins at 4 p.m.; for information, call (407) 488-5111 or email avalonparkrotarycarshow@gmail.com

OCT. 17: BAYFEST; Anna Maria Island on Pine Street; must pre-register; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

OCT. 17: CAR SHOW; Wendy’s, U.S. 41 and Sumter Boulevard, North Port; 5 to 9 p.m.; trophies, door prizes and 50/50 jackpot; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

OCT. 17: NORTHPOINTE VILLAGE CLASSIC CAR SHOW; 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Northpointe Village Shopping Center, off State Road 589, exit 19 (on State Road 54, just east of S.R. 589 on the southeast corner; open to all classic cars, antiques, muscle cars, hot rods, street rods and customs; door prizes to include restaurant gift certificates, plus cool oldies music and 50/50 drawing; for information, call Paul Figoni at (813) 468-0277 or e-mail figfam4@verizon.net   

OCT. 17: 13TH ANNUAL RARE AIR EMERALD COAST VW CLUB CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; registration begins at 7 a.m.; 5 Flags Speedway, 7451 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola; air and watercooled VW's; new parts vendors, Swap Meet and Car For Sale Corral; T-shirts and dash plaques awarded to the first 75 participants; show car entry preregistration is $20 before Oct. 1; day of show is $25; vendors (new and used) pay $30 for pre-registration before Oct. 1; day of show is $35; Swap Meet, Car Corral pre-registration is $10 before Oct. 1; day of show is $15; trophies awarded for Best of Show, Engine, Interior and Paint; Best Display “Halloween Theme;” Farthest Distance Traveled; People's Choice; for registration or any other information, visit http://my.att.net/p/PWP-rareair1 or e-mail wildbill1976vw@yahoo.com

OCT. 17: OLD PALM HARBOR CAR SHOW; on Florida Avenue in downtown Palm Harbor; proceeds to benefit the Jessica Dover Foundation; to register or for more information, visit www.palmharborcarshow.com

OCT. 17-18: 18^TH ANNUAL SLAMFEST; Florida State Fairgrounds; new classes, bikini competition, club games, burnout contest; pre-registration is $40 or $50 on day of Slamfest; for  more information, call (941) 366-9123, e-mail minimadnessinc@hotmail.com or visit www.minimadness.com

OCT. 18: 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; 8 a.m. to noon registration, judging at 3 p.m. and awards presented at 6 p.m.; 142 trophies awarded; to pre-register or for information, visit www.premiumcarshows.com or call (727) 547-8082.

OCT. 18: 18^TH ANNUAL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL; Hunsader Farms, 5100 County Road 675, Myakka City; Lance’s Cruzin To The Hop Car Show; trophies, dash plaques, door prizes; free to all members; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarstv@verizon.net or visit www.collectorstv.com

OCT. 18: CREEPY CRAWLY BUG FEST; presented by Charlotte Harbor VW Club; Charlotte Honda & Volkswagen, 1252 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $20 pre-registration fee by Oct. 2 to get a creepy T-shirt and dash plaque; $35 registration day of show; several awards and trophies to be given; new and used parts vendors and those looking to sponsor the event can e-mail 64VWBUG@gmail.com by Oct. 1 or visit www.charlotteharborvwclub.com

OCT. 22-25: 2010-MODEL TAMPA BAY INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW; Tampa Convention Center, Tampa; for details, visit www.motortrendautoshow.com

OCT. 23-25: SECOND ANNUAL DAYTONA BEACH DREAM CRUISE; activities start Friday, run day and night on Saturday and end of a gathering Sunday; sponsored by Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau; free for public and special cars and trucks and their drivers and passengers; to register or for more information, call Rick D’Louhy at (386) 672-1861, e-mail Rick@DaytonaBeachDreamCruise.com or visit www.super.daytonabeachdreamcruise.com

OCT. 22: CAR SHOW; Applebee’s, 4301 Cortez Road, Bradenton; 5 to 9 p.m.; trophies, door prizes and 50/50 jackpot; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

OCT. 23: CAR SHOW; Stefano’s Family Restaurant, State Road 776, Englewood; 5 to 9 p.m.; trophies, door prizes and 50/50 jackpot; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

OCT. 23-25: DAYTONA DREAM CRUISE; enjoy special cruising along scenic A1A, car and truck shows, club gatherings at several locations throughout Daytona Beach area; for more information, call Rick toll-free at 1-866-880-3747, e-mail rick@daytonabeachdreamcruise.com or visit www.daytonabeachdreamcruise.com

OCT. 24: VW FAMILY PICNIC WEEKEND; picnic at Taylor Park, 2200 Eighth Ave., S.W. (Lot No. 2 and 3), Largo with kickball, tug-of-war; horseshoes; followed by caravan; for information and details, e-mail vwovald@hotmail.com or visit www.vwfamilypicnic.com

OCT. 24: 31ST ANNUAL BOPC SHOW & SWAMP MEET; show is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; silent auction, swap meet, dash plaques, door prizes; 30 classes – People’s Choice – 50/50 raffle – parking by class; $20 pre-registration or $25 day of show; participant judging with an award for each make in each class; Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee; for information, call David Allen (727) 743-4429, e-mail eallan2@tampabay.rr.com or visit http://www.oldsclubofflorida.com/documents/BOPC_Flyer09.pdf

OCT. 24: 23^RD ANNUAL ALL BRITISH FIELD MEET; organized by the Tampa Bay Austin Healey Club; this year, the show will be on the Main Street in downtown Safety Harbor; 44 car classes, special awards and other activities on the agenda; for more information, e-mail TBAHC11@Verizon.net

OCT. 24: DIMMITT CORVETTE SHOW; hosted by Bay Area Corvette Club; Dimmitt Chevrolet, 25485 U.S. 19 N., Clearwater; Reeves Callaway will be on site for test drives and/or rides in Callaway-optioned Corvettes; first 100 pre-registered applicants get T-shirt and goody bag; door prizes, muffler rapping contest, 50/50, vendors, bloodmobile, complimentary breakfast, lunch vendors; People’s Choice with 22 trophies, plus Dimmitt’s Choice; registration is 9 a.m. to noon; pre-registration is $25 by Oct. 1; day of show $30; for more information, visit www.baccvette.us or call Diane at (813) 855-9482.

OCT. 24: 28TH ANNUAL MUSTANG, SHELBY AND FORD ROUNDUP; hosted by Mustang Club of Tampa, Bill Currie Ford and Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI); Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), 4801 E. Fowler Ave.; portion of the proceeds of the show will be donated to MOSI’s Kids In Charge program; 8 a.m. to 4: p.m. with check-in running 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; everyone interested in Ford vehicles is invited to attend and there is no charge to simply view the cars; show includes classes for all years of Mustangs, Shelbys and Ford-powered cars and trucks; two free tickets to MOSI provided to each vehicle and vendor participating in the show; additional tickets to MOSI are available for $5 each to show registrants; pre-registration through Oct. 17 is $25 per vehicle; vendors $25 per 10-by-20 space; and car corral is $15 per vehicle; day of show registration is $25 per vehicle; for more information, call Chris Meyer at (813) 961-3223, Mark Morley at (813) 891-1304 or Frank Cossota at (813) 376-8979, e-mail info@mustangcluboftampa.com or visit www.mustangcluboftampa.com.

OCT. 24: CAR SHOW; The Home Depot, 4111 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; trophies, door prizes and 50/50 jackpot; $10 registration fee; free food; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

OCT. 24: CAR SHOW; Hooters, 4908 14^th St. W., Bradenton; 5 to 9 p.m.; trophies, door prizes and 50/50 jackpot; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

OCT. 25: JAN’S CRUIZ-IN HALLOWEEN SHOW; Prime Time, 11408 U.S. 19 (across from Dunkin' Donuts), Port Richey; several Top 40 awards as well as special awards given; portion of proceeds to benefit domestic violence victims; for information, call Jan at (727) 841-9122.

OCT. 25: ANNUAL WET N WILD CUSTOM CAR SHOW; noon to 4 p.m.; Mike’s Pro Detail lot, 6307 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa; $200 cash giveaway, food, music; for information, call (813) 356-9969.

OCT. 25: BIKETOBERFEST SURVIVAL PARTY; Southside Choppers Inc., 2222 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg (Harley Davidson service center); 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; food, drinks, vendors, 50/50 raffle, door prizes; for information, call (727) 328-1830 or visit www.southsidechoppersinc.com

OCT. 25: CAR SHOW; Quaker Steak & Lube, 10400 49^th St. (at U.S. 19), Clearwater; 4 to 9 p.m.; trophies, door prizes and 50/50 jackpot; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarsTV@comcast.net or visit www.collectorcarstv.com

OCT. 29-NOV. 1: 17^TH ANNUAL REAL WORLD STREET NATIONALS; Super Pro Street, M/T Outlaw 10.5, Heavy Street, M/T Drag Radial, Extreme Import; Speed World Dragway, 19442 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando; for information, call (407) 568-2717, e-mail oswd1320@aol.com or visit www.speedworlddragway.com

OCT. 29: REAL WORLD STREET NATIONALS PRE-RACE PARTY; Hooters Waterford Lakes, 11425 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; upbeat music such as new rock, 1980s hair bands, pop, plus the 1950s classics will be mixed by DJ Don Musica; custom hot rods, pro-streets, classics and muscle cars will be on display for a free public car event; free registration; for more information, call Tara at (407) 617-4201, e-mail tarasnova@yahoo.com or visit http://musclecarflorida.ning.com.  

OCT. 30-31: PUMPKIN RUN 2009; starts at 5 p.m. on Friday with free food, costume contest and “Elvis;” from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday with ladies bingo, brown bag auction, door prizes, 50/50 jackpot Old Time Theater and trophies at 3 p.m.; Best of Show, 10 Best of Categories, Best Decorated; organized by Lance’s Cruzin To The Hop Car Show; $20 pre-registration or $25 on day of show; Hampton Inn Venice, 881 Venetia Bay Blvd., Venice; for more information, call Lance at (941) 371-1061, e-mail collectorcarstv@verizon.net or visit www.collectorstv.com

OCT. 31: SECOND ANNUAL FERMAN ACURA CAR SHOW; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Ferman Acura, 11025 N. Florida Ave., Tampa; Best Engine Bay, Best Exterior and Interior, as well as Best Overall; free food; trophies to be awarded; to show your car for free, email RTASupra@gmail.com

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