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** The listings in RED are events happening EVERY WEEK , same bat time, same bat channel! Be there or be square! C’mon, all the cool kids are doin’ it!

** Items in ORANGE are NATIONAL events! (not in MI events)

** items in PURPLE have been CANCELLED or are RESCHEDULED events !

We try to list only free shows to attend, but since we gather information from a wide variety of sources, there may be some car shows that have entrance fees / donations to participate (usually meaning to show your car, spectating is generally always free)

We try to the best of our ability to keep this information correct, but as with any car show or cruise, you should confirm on your own that the event is actually taking place on the day and in the location stated! We accept no responsibility for any errors in these listings. [we’ve been reusing this same list for a few years and some shows may NOT be being held at these locations any longer!]

Photos of these automobile events, from both past and present shows, can be seen from the “PICS HERE” links that are under the listed events! [ photos from current events are normally posted the DAY AFTER the show, or 2 days AFTER in some cases ]

** IF you discover a show listed below that is NO LONGER occurring, please send us a message !

OUR NEW AUTO EVENT RATING SYSTEM: 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁

With so many car cruises & car shows here in Michigan, it’s hard to keep track if an event is actually worth attending or not (for us, it’s nothing against the specific venues mentioned, you might like them), especially if it’s been awhile since we’ve been to a specific spot. So this is (mainly for our own benefit) but you can use our system to possibly judge an event as well. Your mileage may vary. [usually based on average number of vehicles participating, driving distance to gathering, overall atmosphere, etc.]

🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 = awesome all the time, don’t miss. 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 = pretty good, worth going multiple times. 🏁 🏁 🏁 = good, worth going a few times. 🏁 🏁 = if you live near it, probably good to check out a few times. 🏁 = if you live near it, probably ok to stop in at least once.

(no flags means we either haven’t been there yet, or we need to go again to make a determination) .

Every day of the week! (but most active Friday thru Sunday) You never know who or what will show up! Eddies Drive In   🏁 36111 Jefferson Avenue Harrison Twp, MI eddiesdrivein.com – 586-469-2345 PICS here

[the below place is trying to continue where Dooleys left off, it’s in the same parking lot] Sundays 12-4pm Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub   🏁 🏁 32456 Gratiot Ave, Roseville, Mich. PICS here

Sundays: Baker’s Restaurant, May – September   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Milford, MI PICS here

Sundays: (last Sunday of every month) American Veterans   🏁 19730 Harper Harper Woods, MI (we drove by 1 time and there were only about a dozen cars in attendance)

Sundays: Shark Club car show   🏁 🏁 🏁 Highland Rd, Waterford PICS here

Sundays 4-8PM Leason’s Dairy Bar and Grille   🏁 🏁 11475 13 mile Rd. Warren , MI. 48093 PICS here

Sundays 2-5PM Davison on Wheels Downtown – Cruise Night Downtown Davison, MI

Sundays 2-6PM Cruisin at the Bova   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 VFW 9885 6490 Hix Rd Westland, MI PICS here .

Mondays: (ends Oct 2) Funtime Cruzers Car Show, 3-8 PM (starts May 1)   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 lakeside Mall (food court area parking lot, near Steak n Shake, on Schoenherr Rd) Sterling Heights, MI PICS here

Monday Cruise nights at the Canton Car Cave, 5-9 pm: 41839 Michigan Ave. (just west of I-275) Canton, MI [we’re not sure if this event is still going on, if someone knows, send us a message please!]

Mondays (EVERY Monday, May until Sept): Monday Night Car Cruises   🏁 🏁 Nepessing Street Downtown Lapeer, MI PICS here

Mondays: Cruise In at the Big Boy 3900 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI PICS here

Monday Cruise Night Rams Horn 432 Clair St, Garden City PICS here

Mondays: Village Commons parking lot / Sidecar Slider Bar   🏁 🏁 32720 Grand River, Farmington, MI PICS here

Mondays: Belleville car show 6 to 8pm Downtown Belleville, MI

Mondays 5-8 PM Classic Car Cruise-In VFW Post 1008 1690 Airport Rd, Waterford, MI 48327

Mondays 5-8PM Memories in Motion Car Club Cruise Night Olympic Coney Island 7011 Wayne Rd, Westland

Mondays 5-9pm Cruis-in Classic Car Show The Parlour 1401 Daniel Rd Jackson, Mich

Mondays 5-8pm Monday Night Car Show FOE #4076 (Fraternal Order of Eagles) 4450 N Duck Lake Rd Highland, MI 48356

Tuesdays: Classic Car Cruise Night, 5 PM – 8 PM Big Boy at 23 Mile & l-94   🏁 🏁 29300 23 Mile Rd, Chesterfield Township 48047 PICS here

Tuesdays: Culver’s Restaurant   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 4963 Interpark Drive N Lake Orion, Lapeer Road PICS here

Tuesdays: Rams Horn   🏁 🏁 Utica Rd (at Masonic) Fraser, MI PICS here

Tuesday Cruise Night: Ukrainian Cultural Center   🏁 🏁 26601 Ryan Rd Warren, MI 586-757-8130 PICS here

Tuesdays 5 – 8 pm Car Show Tuesdays BombBurgers & Breakfast 1829 S Cedar St, Imlay City

Tuesdays 4:30-8pm Mancinos Pizza – toys for tots Emerald Square 22611 Northline, Taylor

Tuesday Cruise Night 5-8PM Big Boy   🏁 🏁 11587 12 Mile Rd Warren, MI PICS here

Tuesday Cruise Night 5-8PM Bent Rods & Good Headers Car Show Big Street and Billy Bob’s Cruise Night 5100 Dixie Hwy, Waterford, MI

Tuesdays 5-8 pm: Holy Cow! Creamery Car Show Hosted by the Downriver Wanderers Car Club 939 Ford Ave., Wyandotte, MI

Tuesdays 5-8 pm (ends Oct 3) Dearborn Heights Classic Car Show Polish League of American Veterans 25222 W. Warren St, Dearborn Heights

Wednesdays – May thru August (only the FIRST Wednesday of every month): T’s Classic Car Night, 5 PM – 9 PM   🏁 🏁 T’s Rockin Roadhouse 8826 Gratiot Ave, Columbus, Michigan 48063 NOTE: WE HEARD THIS EVENT MAY NOT BE HAPPENING WEEKLY ANY LONGER – just monthly! (BUT PEOPLE ARE INSTEAD GOING TO: Nolans Irish Pub, 7860 Smiths Creek Rd, Goodells, MI 48027, UNOFFICIALLY)

Wednesdays: Downtown Metamora   🏁 🏁 Metamora, Michigan x

Wednesdays: Cruise In at The Gilmore Car Museum 6865 Hickory Road, Hickory Corners, MI more info: www.gilmorecarmuseum.org   269-671-5089 x

Wednesdays 4-8PM: Classic Car Nite   🏁 🏁 Sand Baggers 25615 Van Dyke Centerline, Mich PICS here

Wednesdays 4-8PM: Weekly Cruise In at The Packard Proving Grounds 499965 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, MI PICS here

Wednesdays 4-9PM: Club Canton 39651 Michigan Ave., Canton

Wednesdays 4pm – 10pm Westside Rod & Customs Car Club   🏁 🏁 🏁 Merri-Bowl Lanes 30950 5 Mile Rd (just east of Merriman Rd) Livonia (This is the show that used to be every Wednesday at St Bellarmin) PICS here

Wednesdays VFW Mill street, Plymouth

Wednesdays 5-8PM Seeburgers Cheeseburgers   🏁 🏁 35351 23 Mile Road, New Baltimore, MI PICS here

Wednesday 5 – 8 pm Stevo’s Car Cruise Stevos’s Bar & Grill 596 South Cedar St, Imlay City

Wednesdays 5-8:30PM (June-October) Downtown Holly Cruise Night / Car Show Downtown Holly, Mich. PICS here

Wednesday 5-10PM Wednesday Night Cruise In   🏁 🏁 Big Boy 16880 Hall Rd (at Garfield) Clinton Twp, Mich PICS here

Wednesday 4-8PM Weekly Cruise Night   🏁 🏁 Louie’s Towne Grill 79 N Main St., Mount Clemens, MI PICS here .

Thursdays: Culvers Restaurant 5-9PM 4280 24th Ave., Fort Gratiot, Mich. PICS here

Thursday Cruise Night: Big Boy   🏁 🏁 200 W Maple Troy, MI PICS here

Thursdays: Thursday Night Cruise In, 4 – 7:30PM   🏁 🏁 🏁 Stahls Automotive Foundation 56516 N Bay Dr, New Baltimore, MI 48051 (26 mile & Gratiot) [if you’ve never been here – GO – entry into the museum is free on show days!] PICS here

Thursdays 4pm-dusk: Cruise’n Classic Car Show   🏁 🏁 🏁 K of C, St Margaret’s Church 21201 E 13 Mile Rd., St. Clair Shores, Mich. PICS here

Thursdays 4pm – ? Hot Rods For Heroes Car Show VFW Post 1136 633 Ford Ave., Wyoming, MI PICS here

Thursdays Brohams CC VFW post 9885   🏁 🏁 🏁 6440 Hix Road, Westland PICS here

Thursdays 5-9PM Cruise Nights   🏁 🏁 Garden City Cafe 5662 Middlebelt Road (near Ford Rd) Garden City, Mich PICS here

Thursdays 4-8PM Blue Sky Ice Cream and Hamburgers Huron River Dr at Eureka, Romulus

Thursdays 4-8pm Pop up Car Show (held some Thursdays)   🏁 🏁 Joe’s on the Ave 28560 Gratiot Ave (S of 12 Mile) Roseville, MI PICS here

Thursdays Depot Town cruise in Ypsilanti

Thursdays 4:30-dark AmVets Post 52 51285 County Line, New Baltimore x

Fridays: A&W Restaurant   🏁 Almont

Friday Cruise Night: Bruce Post VFW 1146   🏁 🏁 🏁 28404 Jefferson Ave (on the lake at 11 1/2 Mile Rd) St Clair Shores, MI PICS here

Friday Strykers Bar 38301 Ford Rd., Westland MI x

Fridays 5-9 pm: Multi-Lakes Friday Night Car Cruise Multi Lakes Club House 3860 Newton Rd. Commerce Charter Twp, MI

Friday 7-midnight Big Boy 10450 Telegraph Rd Taylor, MI PICS here

Friday 5:30 to 8:00, starting may 19th Burton Eagles 3317 E Bristol rd Burton, Mich 48529

Friday 4-8PM Pharoah’s Car Club Cruise Nights Leo’s Coney Island 19230 Fort Street, Riverview, MI

Fridays 4pm – ? Adrian Cruise In Car Show downtown Adrian, MI

US12 Car Show Saturdays 5-9PM 34824 W Michigan Ave. Wayne, MI 48184 PICS here

Saturdays 5-8PM Petey’s Pizzzeria   🏁 30830 Ryan Rd (S of 13 Mile), Warren

Saturdays 6:30-11 am Breakfast Club Rochester Ram’s Horn 1990 S Rochester Road Rochester Hills, MI 48307 PICS here

Saturdays 8-10 am Parking at Pasteiner’s Pasteiner’s 33202 Woodward, Birmingham, MI 48009

Saturdays 6PM – close A&W Car Cruise Night 4100 12 Mile Road (1 block east of Greenfield) Berkley Michigan 48072 x

Saturdays 4-8pm Pop up Car Show (held some Saturdays)   🏁 🏁 Joe’s on the Ave 28560 Gratiot Ave (S of 12 Mile) Roseville, MI PICS here

Saturdays 6-10PM Oval Auto Cruise Night Big Boy 37123 Six Mile Rd, Livonia

{NOTE that some of the below dates are NOT finalized yet, but they’re an educated guess for now! They will be updated when we know for sure. For right now the ones in question have ??? next to them!}

Friday – Sunday, February 10-12, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Chrome & Ice Winter Car Show Dort Federal Event Center 3501 Lapeer Road, Flint, MI

Friday – Sunday Feb 24-26, 10-7pm 69th Detroit Autorama   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Huntington Place (formerly TCF Center, Cobo Hall) Detroit, MI autorama.com PICS here

Saturday-Sunday March 25-26, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Hot Rod & Racing Manufacturer & Industry Expo Suburban Collection Showplace of Novi 46100 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI

Sunday April 23, 1:30-5PM “Blessing of the Rides” Holy Cross Classic Cruisers Holy Cross Lutheran Church 30003 Ryan Rd (at 12 1/2 Mile) Warren, Mich.

Saturday, April 29, 2023 starts at 12 PM Chase Classic Motors Grand Opening 22699 Morelli Dr, Clinton Twp, MI 48036-1152 PICS here .

Wednesday May 3, 6-8PM Ratchets & Wrenches Car Show Los Amigos Fiesta 4855 Washtenaw Ave Ann Arbor, MI

Saturday May 6, 2023 9 AM – 2 PM 6th Annual Car Show / Open House Vanguard Motor Sales 15100 Keel St Plymouth, Mich

Saturday-Sunday MAY 6-7 ??? Cruising grand river. (Howell/Brighton) Howell Township, Michigan

Saturday May 6, 10–3 PM Frost Thaw – Jack Frost Auto Museum Charity Open House Jack Frost Auto Museum   🏁 🏁 🏁 61741 Campground Rd Washington, MI 48094 PICS here

Saturday May 6, 2023, 5-8 PM Halo Burger Car Cruise 2248 E Hill Rd, Grand Blanc, MI

Saturday May 6, 4 PM Bay City Car Meet 2023 Spring Kickoff Meet Euclid (in Kmart parking lot) Bay City

Saturday May 13, 10am-2pm Garage Takeover Season Opener Gearhead Garage Condos 1641 Balian, Waterford Twp

Thursday May 18 4-11 PM Hot Rods For Heroes 1st 2023 Car Show VFW Post 1136 633 Ford Ave. Wyandotte, Mich PICS here

Thursday May 18 5-8 PM Sweet Treats & Sweet Rides   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Cruise In at Sanders 23770 Hall Rd. Clinton Twp, MI PICS here

Thursday May 18, 4-7pm Kick-off Cruise Cruis’n With Golling Golling Buick GMC 1491 S Lapeer Rd, Lake Orion, MI

Wednesday – Saturday, May 17-20: Buick GS Nationals, 42nd Annual   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Beech Bend Raceway Bowling Green KY PICS here

Saturday May 20, 10-3 pm VFW Post 4230 Classic Car Show 35427 W Jefferson Ave. Brownstown Charter Twp, MI PICS here

Saturday May 20 Cruising Port Huron   🏁 🏁 🏁 Buscemi’s Downtown Port Huron PICS here

Sunday, May 21, 9 AM – 4 PM BBAC (Bearing Burners Auto Club) 44th Annual Swap Meet, Car Show & Used Car Corral K of C Picnic Grounds 11541 21 Mile Rd Shelby Twp, MI 48317

Sunday May 21, 8-5 pm Back to the Bricks Dust ‘Em Off Classic Car Show Dort Federal Event Center 3501 Lapeer Road, Flint, MI (1,000+ cars are expected!)

Friday May 26, 3-8PM USMA / K of C Hall Memorial Free Cruise   🏁 🏁 🏁 Elmwood (14 1/2 mile) & Main St. Clawson, MI PICS here

Saturday May 27, 9-5PM 15th annual Heritage Rod & Custom Car Festival   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Rochester Municipal Park 816 Ludlow Ave, Rochester, MI 48307 PICS here

Saturday May 27, 1-7PM The Car Doctor presents Neighborhood Superstar Car show   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Memorial Day Showdown (4) Gateway Classic cars 15011 Commerce Dr Dearborn, MI (paid participant show) [we’ve been to this one multiple times, brings out a wide variety of vehicles, plus lots of G-bodies and donks, bikes, trucks SUV’s & more] PICS here

Saturday, June 3, 10 AM – 9 PM 31st Annual Mount Clemens Cruise   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Downtown Mount Clemens PICS here

Saturday June 3, 10-5pm Cruisin’ 53 Car Show and Parade   🏁 🏁 City Center Plaza, HQ Ten Mile Rd. & Van Dyke, Center Line, MI PICS here

Saturday June 3, 9-3 pm Capitol City Old Car Club Benefit Car Show Lansing Community College (LCC) West Campus 5708 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing, MI

Saturday June 3, 9-4pm The Experience Full Classic Car Show Gilmore Car Museum 6865 Hickory Road Hickory Corners, MI 49060

Saturday June 3, 9-3pm 16th Annual High Beam Car Show Utica United Methodist Church 8650 Canal Rd (East of Van Dyke) Sterling Heights (paid show for participants)

Friday June 9, 3-8PM St. Jane Church Charity Cruise In   🏁 🏁 🏁 38750 Ryan Rd (S of 17 Mile) Sterling Heights http://unitedstreetmachines.com 248-435-3091 PICS here

Saturday June 10 Wayne Road All American Cruise   🏁 🏁 Wayne Rd, from Joy Rd. to Glenwood Westland, MI (the County is resurfacing Wayne Road from Cherry Hill to Palmer) PICS here

Saturday June 10 15th Annual Jackson Road Cruise Jackson Road, Ann Arbor, MI http://www.jrcruise.org/

Saturday June 10 9 AM – 3 PM Summer Showdown 2023 Car, Truck and Bike Show (presented by Monumental Car Club) Serra Chevrolet of Saginaw 4200 Bay Rd Saginaw, Michigan

Saturday June 10 Cruising Port Huron   🏁 🏁 Buscemi’s Downtown Port Huron PICS here

Sunday, June 11, 9 AM – 5 PM The Barn Show 35th Annual – Wilson Barn   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 The Wilson Barn is a barn located at the northeast corner of Middlebelt and W. Chicago Roads in Livonia, Michigan. Hundreds of beautiful and restored cars will be on display. PICS here

Sunday June 11, 8am – 3pm 2023 Cars ‘R’ Stars Show (12th year)   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Packard Proving Grounds Shelby Township, MI (paid show for participants) PICS here

Sunday June 11, 9am – 12pm Talkin’ Cars D.S Temrowski Funeral Home 30009 Hoover Rd, Warren, MI

Sunday June 11, 10-6pm RSL (ride ‘n so low) Car Show 2023 The Rusty Rooster 11557 Twelve Mile Rd, Warren, MI

Thursday June 15 5-8 PM Sweet Treats & Sweet Rides   🏁 🏁 🏁 Cruise In at Sanders 23770 Hall Rd. Clinton Twp, MI PICS here

Friday & Saturday June 16 & 17 2023 3rd Annual Buick Bash (Buick racing event) Quaker City Motorsports Park 10225 W South Range Rd Salem, OH 44460

Saturday June 17 Eastpointe Gratiot Cruise   🏁 🏁 🏁 8-10 Mile Road there’s 2 mini car shows at assorted spots on Gratiot Avenue the prior 2 days: 15th: First State Bank (corner Gratiot / 9 Mile) 16th: Cloverleaf Restaurant 17th: Eastpointe High School PICS here

Saturday June 17 Hamburg Fun Fest Classic and Custom Car Show Hamburg, MI

Saturday & Sunday June 17 & 18, 10am – 4PM Dad Fest: Classic Car Show New Baltimore Trade Center 35248 23 Mile Rd New Baltimore, MI

Saturday June 17, 10am-3pm Car Show / Open House Wrecks N Restorations 13204 West Star Drive, Shelby Twp, Mich.

Sunday June 18 12-4PM Marysville Summerfest Classic Car Show Marysville Municipal Park 1450 River Rd ($5 registration, 50 car max) PICS here

Sunday June 18 9-3PM Cinnamon’s Annual Fathers day car Show Victory Park Belleville, MI ($20 donation at the gate)

Wednesday June 21, 5 PM Allen Park Car Show 2023   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Allen Park Chamber of Commerce The 2023 Car show will be June 21, 2023 with a rain date of June 28, 2023! Join over 300 vintage cars for a FREE night of fun. 6543 Allen rd. Allen Park, Mich. PICS here

Thursday June 22, 4 – 7:30 PM Stahls Rockin’ Roll In Cruise Night   🏁 🏁 Stahls Automotive Foundation 56516 N Bay Dr, New Baltimore, MI 48051 (26 mile & Gratiot) PICS here

Thursday June 22 – Saturday June 24: GSX/GNX Inaugural Reunion in conjunction with the 2023 BCA Tri-Regional Meet Classic Auto Mall Morgantown, PA 19543

Friday June 23, 6 – 10 pm Blue Water Cruise Night along M-25 (Pine Grove Ave) Fort Gratiot, MI PICS here

Friday June 23, 3-7 pm USMA / Knights of Columbus Clawson Cruise-in   🏁 🏁 🏁 Clawson Knights of Columbus 870 N Main St, Clawson, MI PICS here

Thursday – Sunday. June 22-25 St Ignace Annual Car Show St Ignace, MI more info: stignace.com

Saturday June 24 22nd Annual Cruisin’ Downriver, 8 AM – 10 PM (AKA Fort Street Cruise)   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Fort Street, between Southfield Rd. and Sibley Rd. Southgate, Michigan 48195 PICS here

Saturday June 24 MCACN (Muscle Car And Corvette Nationals) Muscle Car Meetup at the Gilmore Car Museum

Sunday June 25, 8-3PM Center Line Lions Car Show   🏁 🏁 🏁 ABC Warehouse 10 Mile & Van Dyke Centerline, MI PICS here

Sunday June 25, 10–6 PM 51st Annual Sloan Museum Auto Fair Sloan Museum of Discovery 1221 E Kearsley St. Flint, MI (paid show for participants & spectators) .

Sunday July 9, noon-5pm 1st Annual Uncle Sam Jam Classic Car Show (part of the Festival) Woodhaven Civic Center Park 23101 Hall Rd, Woodhaven ($5 reg fee)

Friday July 14, 3-7 pm USMA / Knights of Columbus Clawson Free Cruise-in Clawson Knights of Columbus   🏁 🏁 🏁 870 N Main St. Clawson, MI PICS here

Sunday July 16, 9 – 3pm 46th Annual Easy Rodders Michigan Charity Car Show, Swap Meet & Craft Show Packard Proving Grounds 49965 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, MI PICS here

Thursday July 20 5-8 PM Sweet Treats & Sweet Rides   🏁 🏁 🏁 Cruise In at Sanders 23770 Hall Rd. Clinton Twp, MI PICS here

Saturday July 22 Telegraph Cruise   🏁 🏁 🏁 Telegraph Road Taylor PICS here

Saturday July 22 10 am – 4pm ??? Motor City Solutions open house 24331 Brest rd Taylor MI

Saturday July 22, 1-8 pm Hoodrats 5th Annual Pied Piper Car Show Warren Woods Christian School 14000 E 13 Mile, Warren, MI

Saturday July 22 6th Annual G-Body Classic   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Classic G Body Garage being held at Medina County Fairgrounds 720 W Smith Rd, Medina, OH 44256-2423 (30 minutes South of Cleveland) *** We are planning on attending this show! Hope to see you there! *** PICS here

Saturday July 22, starts 8 am This is How I Roll, awards show & swap meet Thurston Woods Village 307 N Franks Ave Sturgis, MI

Saturday July 22, 12 – 4 PM 11th Annual Summer Car Show GR Auto Gallery 3175 Martin Rd, Commerce Twp, MI 48390

[this event was mostly rained out] Sunday, July 23, 2-6pm Bakers Bash   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Bakers Restaurant (the biggest single day car show of the summer!) Milford, MI PICS here

Ralph Haney was involved in an accident, so some of the USMA events have been rescheduled! THIS show has been changed to: Aug 10 Thursday July 27, 3-7:30 pm USMA / Westwood Inn Senior Living Free Cruise-in Westwood Inn 19759 23 Mile Rd, Macomb, MI

Friday July 28 Cruising Port Huron Buscemi’s Downtown Port Huron PICS here

Saturday July 29, 10-4pm Mainstreet Memories Car Show   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Acheson Ventures Waterfront Property Downtown Port Huron PICS here

Ralph Haney was involved in an accident, so some of the USMA events have been rescheduled! THIS show has been changed to: August 27th Sunday July 30, 8-3 pm USMA / Knights of Columbus Clawson Billy Sohns Memorial Car Show Clawson Knights of Columbus 870 N Main St, Clawson, MI PICS here

. Saturday, Aug 5, 10 – 3 PM Cruise to Goodrich Car Show   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 8038 Clarence St, Goodrich, MI PICS here

Saturday, Aug 5, 9 AM –3 PM Jack Frost Auto Museum   🏁 🏁 🏁 4th Annual Charity Car Show 61741 Campground Rd, Washington Twp, MI 48094 PICS here

Ralph Haney was involved in an accident, so some of the USMA events have been rescheduled! THIS show has been rescheduled to: Sept 17th Saturday August 5, 1-5 pm USMA / Knights of Columbus Clawson Free Cruise-in Clawson Knights of Columbus 870 N Main St, Clawson, MI PICS here

Sunday August 6 Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise   🏁 🏁 🏁 14-16 Mile Road Local Buick peeps who are Aggressive Auto’s customers usually meet at the Autozone just south of 16 Mile Rd. (sponsored by Aggressive Auto – go see them if you need work done on your Buick!) PICS here

Sunday August 6 Troy Traffic Jam Troy, MI

Thursday, Aug 10, 4-7:30PM Rockin’ Roll In Cruise Night   🏁 🏁 Stahls Automotive Foundation 56516 N Bay Dr, New Baltimore, MI 48051 (26 Mile & Gratiot) PICS here

Ralph Haney was involved in an accident, so some of the USMA events have been rescheduled! THIS show was rescheduled from: July 27 Thursday Aug 10, 3-7:30 pm USMA / Westwood Inn Senior Living Free Cruise-in Westwood Inn 19759 23 Mile Rd, Macomb, MI

Saturday August 12 8AM-4PM 2022 Utica’s Gasoline Alley   🏁 🏁 🏁 Car Show, Gas Show, and Swap Meet 7551 Auburn Rd, Utica, MI PICS here

Saturday, August 12 Cruisin’ at the Pub! Jefferson Street Pub 36611 Jefferson Ave Harrison Twp, MI 48045

no date change from USMA THIS show will be run by the City in 2024 (instead of USMA) Saturday, August 12, 8AM-4PM Down On Main Street – Clawson Car Show   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Main Street Downtown Clawson, Mich PICS here

Sunday Aug 13, 9-4PM Rockin Rods n Rochester   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Walnut Blvd (Rochester Rd / University Dr) downtown Rochester PICS here

Wednesday Aug 16 Woodward Wednesday Buick Meet up   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 (Staples parking lot, North of Square Lake Rd.) Bloomfield Hills Local Turbo Buick peeps start arriving 3pm or later PICS here

Thursday, August 17, 5 PM to 8 PM Sweet Treats and Sweet Rides Cruise In   🏁 🏁 🏁 Sanders Chocolate Factory 23770 Hall Rd, Clinton Township, MI PICS here

Friday August 18 6:30-7:30 PM Berkley CruiseFest Classic Car Parade   🏁 🏁 🏁 West 12 Mile Rd. (between Coolidge & Greenfield) Berkley, MI PICS here

Saturday Aug 19 Woodward Dream cruise 27th Annual   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 8 mile to M59 (20 Mile Rd – Hall Road) runs thru multiple cities PICS here

Saturday August 19 Back to the Bricks Car Cruise Flint, MI

Friday/Saturday August 25-26 Marysville Hot Wheels Weekend   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Friday Cruise: down Gratiot Blvd Saturday show: Marysville Park, 801 East Huron Blvd. PICS here

Saturday Aug 26 11AM-9PM 28th Street Metro Cruise spans an area along 15 miles of the famed 28th Street 753 Wilson Ave SW Grand Rapids

This event is Officially CANCELLED due to flooding! Sunday Aug 27 Hines Drive Park Cruise   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Dearborn / Westland PICS here

Ralph Haney was involved in an accident, so some of the USMA events have been rescheduled! THIS show was rescheduled from: July 30th Sunday August 27, 8-3 pm USMA / Knights of Columbus Clawson Billy Sohns Memorial Car Show   🏁 🏁 🏁 Clawson Knights of Columbus 870 N Main St, Clawson, MI PICS here

Sunday Aug 27 1-5 PM Classic Car Show Commonwealth Church 27171 W Chicago Rd., Redford

Wednesday Aug 30 Harper Avenue Cruise   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 St Clair Shores 8-13 Mile Road PICS here

Thursday August 31 Unofficial Romeo Peach Festival Cruise In   🏁 🏁 🏁 TSC (Tractor Supply Co) Van Dyke (N of 30 Mile) Washington MI PICS here .

Sunday, Sept 3, 7:30am – 4pm Romeo Lions Peach Festival Car Show   🏁 🏁 🏁 Bluewater Trucking 14889 33 Mile Rd., Bruce Twp. (paid entry) PICS here

Friday-Sunday Sept 8-10 Frankenmuth Auto Fest   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Heritage Park Frankenmuth, Mich. PICS here

Saturday Sept 9 10-4pm Inaugural Lumberyard Rumble Car Show Lumberyard Pub & Grub 26700 Schoenherr Rd, Warren ($10 entry fee, for charity)

September 13 (Wednesday) – 24, but Public Show is Sept 16 (Saturday) – 24 (Sunday) 2023 North American International Auto Show   🏁 🏁 🏁 (Detroit Auto Show) Huntington Place (Cobo Hall) Detroit

Saturday, September 16, 7 am to 3:30 PM Almont Heritage Festival Car Show   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Van Dyke & East Saint Clair Almont, MI (paid participant, free for spectators) PICS here

Sunday Sept 17 The Annual Carl Scholz Memorial Car Bike & Other Classic Show downtown Capac (paid entry for participants)

Ralph Haney was involved in an accident, so some of the USMA events have been rescheduled! THIS show was rescheduled from: Aug 5 30th *** THIS will be the last USMA show ever! Grand Finale! Maybe you should attend if you’ve never been to one of these! *** Register 9:00 to 10:30. Trophies at 12:30. Sunday Sept 17, 8:30 – 5 pm USMA / Knights of Columbus Clawson Grand Finale Free Cruise-in   🏁 🏁 🏁 Clawson Knights of Columbus 870 N Main St, Clawson, MI PICS here

Monday Sept 18, 4-8pm (this show is held twice a year, Once in June, once in Sept) Classic Car Cruise In Charlie’s Restaurant 29084 N Campbell Rd (in strip mall at 12 Mile) Madison Heights

Thursday, September 21, 5 PM to 8 PM (Last show of the season here, it’s always packed! Come join in!) Sweet Treats and Sweet Rides Cruise In   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Sanders Chocolate Factory 23770 Hall Rd, Clinton Township, MI PICS here

Saturday Sept 23 7th Annual Jammin’ at the Junction Car Show, 8-4PM   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Utica Rd (between Gratiot & 12 Mile) Roseville PICS here

Saturday Sept 23 Chesterfield Gratiot Cruise   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 21-23 Mile Road [Buick peeps meet in O’Reilly’s parking lot, South of 23 Mile] PICS here

Saturday Sept 23, noon-6pm 1st Annual Keegan Reed Metro Movement Memorial Car Show K of C Picnic Grounds 11541 21 Mile Rd, Shelby

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Saturday Sept 30, 10am-3pm Street Dreams Season Ender 2nd Annual Harris-Kehrer VFW Post 3323   🏁 🏁 🏁 1055 S Wayne Rd, Westland PICS here

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Last year there were 600+ cars in attendance! Saturday, October 7, 10 – 3 PM   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 2023 ARMOR Great Pumpkin Classic Car Show, 16th annual Livingston County Airport 3480 W Grand River Ave Howell, MI 48855 (paid entry/donation for both spectators and participants) PICS here

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Tuesday Oct 10, 5:30 PM Freedom Hill Park & Chill 14900 Metropolitan Pkwy (16 Mile Rd) Sterling Heights

Saturday October 14 1-4PM Trunk or Treat   🏁 🏁 Stahls Automotive Foundation 56516 N Bay Dr, New Baltimore, MI 48051 PICS here

Saturday October 14, 4-6:30PM rain date: Sunday Oct 15, 4-6:30PM Trunk of Souls Trunk or Treat   🏁 🏁 Downriver Soul Shakers Car Club Leon’s Restaurant 8787 Telegraph, Taylor PICS here

Sunday Oct 15 Downriver Soul Shakers Car Club Lost Souls Fall Cruise Unofficial Hines Drive Cruise   🏁 🏁 🏁 meeting at Islamic House of Wisdom 11:30 am 22575 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn heights cruise pulls out at 12:30 pm, lunch at last stop PICS here

Sunday, Oct 15, 1-5 PM PPG Fall Open House   🏁 🏁 🏁 🏁 Packard Proving Grounds Van Dyke (S of 23 Mile) PICS here

Sunday, October 15 3-7PM Outlaw Builds Trunk or Treat 22299 Eureka Rd, Taylor

Saturday, Oct 21, 4PM House of Speed season closer Trunk or Treat BAK Racing 50683 Design, Shelby Twp

[NOT announced yet, if occurring] Monday Oct 23, 4-8PM ??? Trunk or Treat Halloween event   🏁 🏁 Cali Tacos 31339 Harper Avenue (N of 13 Mile), SCS PICS here

Thursday Oct 26, 4-7PM Trunk or Treat Classic Cars (1st annual) Cadillac Memorial Gardens East 38425 Garfield Rd., Clinton Twp

Saturday Oct 28, 4-7 PM 4th Annual Trunk or Treat Event Classics & Beyond Auto Gallery 35815 Clinton St. Wayne MI, 48184

Sunday, Oct 28, 5-7pm Trunk or Treat at the Museum MI Military Tech Historical Society 16600 Stephens Rd., Eastpointe

[NOT announced yet, if occurring] Saturday October 28th from 2pm 6pm ??? trunk or treat event   🏁 Eddie’s Drive-In 36111 Jefferson Avenue Harrison Twp, MI PICS here

[NOT announced yet, if occurring] Saturday Oct 28, 6 – 10 PM ??? Macomb Meets – Final car meet of the year – trunk or treat event CJ Barrymores Driving Range 21750 Hall Rd Clinton Twp, MI (we drove thru the parking lot for this one, there were about a dozen cars in attendance)

Sunday Oct 29, 2-7PM Trunk or Treat with Classic Cars Petey’s Pizzeria 30830 Ryan Rd., Warren

[NOT announced yet, if occurring] Saturday Dec 2, 4:30 PM – 8:30 PM ??? SCS 3rd Annual Holiday Lights on Wheels Parade 2022 St. Clair Shores Veteran’s Memorial Park

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Woodward Dream Cruise 2023 in Detroit | Dates, Schedule of Events, Where to Park, Map, M1 Concourse | Where to Eat | Check Out the World's Biggest Cruise!

By Sherry Trautman

Last updated: August 17, 2023 | By Sherry Trautman | Travel-Mi.com

The Detroit Woodward Dream Cruise is the mothership of all car events. It's a celebration of Woodward Ave and car enthusiasm in the heart of the Motor City. I mean seriously, this incredible car cruise draws thousands of classic cars, muscle cars, trucks (and lots of crazy stuff ) to thunder down Woodward Avenue between Pontiac and Ferndale. 

Chris and I can't wait to go this August !

AND...more than 1.5 million car enthusiasts from all over the world are revved up to see some spectacular (and crazy) vehicles!

See the World's Biggest Cruise!

When is the 2023 Woodward Dream Cruise?

August 19, 2023!

BUT ... several communities have fun events and classic car shows on August 18, 2023. See the event schedule below!

The Woodward Dream Cruise is the World's Biggest Cruise?

Woodward Dream Cruise Frequently Asked Questions 

What day is the Woodward Dream Cruise 2023? August 19, 2023

Is the Woodward Dream Cruise free? Yes, the Dream Cruise is free to attend! 

How long does the Woodward Dream Cruise last? The cruise is just one day!

• Anyone not driving a classic/muscle car are asked to stay out of the two right lanes nearest to the curb.

What time is the Woodward Dream Cruise?  9 am to 9 pm.  BUT many people with show cars in the static car shows begin to leave parked shows (as they want to cruise) around 3:30 pm so I recommend hitting up the shows in the morning.

Are Their Bathrooms?   In the more populated areas, especially in Royal Oak, there are porta johns along Woodward Avenue. 

Is it Safe To Attend?   As with any large city, don't leave your items unattended. Make sure your bags/purses are zipped and closed. There is a very large police presence at the show and we felt comfortable.  We recommend going as it is a great family event!

Is This Your First Time at the Woodward Dream Cruise?

If it’s your first time to the show , we recommend finding a spot somewhere between Royal Oak and Birmingham as this stretch gets the most traffic and excitement. 

We recommend arriving early so you can find parking off Woodward Avenue before the side streets and lots are full.

We recommend bringing:

• Ear plugs if you are noise sensitive (especially for young children)
• Folding chairs with umbrellas 
• Water/non-alcoholic drinks
• TP (in case the porta johns are out)

The Dream Cruise Consists of 9 Communities within Oakland County, Michigan

• Bloomfield Hills
• Pleasant Ridge

Bloomfield Township

• Huntington Woods

History of the Woodward Dream Cruise

Woodward Dream Cruise was dreamed up as a small fundraiser to raise money for a soccer field in Ferndale, Michigan. Then, in August 1995, a group of people wished to relive the fun of the 50's and 60's, when music and Motor City steel roared down Woodward Avenue.  Blowing away expectations, the event drew 250,000 people!

​ Now, the Woodward Dream Cruise is the World’s Largest One-Day Automotive Event!

The Cruise brings about 1.5 million people and 40,000 classic cars to the area each summer.

People travel from all over the world to attend and be in the show.  It's an incredible experience!

Woodward Dream Cruise Map

*** Remember to use the  Woodward Dream Cruise Map link   for LIVE connection  to Google Maps!!

• Click on the plus and minus in the left corner to zoom in or out of the map.
• Click on the icons for more info, addresses and photos of the stops.
• Click on the map to drag and move it to view surrounding areas.
• In the Header, click on the rectangle in the upper left of the map to see a menu of all of our stops. Click on anything that looks interesting to see where it is on the map. To hide the menu, click the rectangle in the header.
• In the Header, click on the "square" icon in the upper right side to expand the map for better viewing.

Detroit Woodward Dream Cruise Schedule of Events (August 18-19, 2023) and Where to Park

The official parking App for Woodward Dream Cruise is ParkStash

M1 Concourse Events During the Woodward Dream Cruise

Friday, August 18, 2023: 

Hot rod, custom, cruiser, and muscle car show displayed around the M1 Circuit.  Featured classes include the 70th anniversary of Corvette, MOPAR, and Ramchargers 65th anniversary. Food trucks, refreshments, and live entertainment.

Saturday, August 19, 2023

The Woodward Dream Parade is an escorted parade of 200 invited cars that will be cruising on Woodward Avenue and in downtown Pontiac.

The M1 Cruise-In (Saturday August 19th) will be an oasis open to anyone looking to park on the M1 Concourse Circuit. We will be there!!

Experience Race Speed Track Experience (RSTEs) where you can can take a lap with a professional driver on the M1 Concourse Circuit. Food trucks, refreshments, and live entertainment.

Get your tickets for the MI Concourse events . 

City of Pontiac

It's definitely a burn out zone along Woodward Avenue in Pontiac!   

Friday, August 18, 2023:

• 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM: Pontiac Classic Car Show
• 12:30 PM – 6:30 PM: DJ Aaron @ Hidden River
• 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM: Hidden River Entertainment Stage, Saginaw & Water St.
• All Day: Food Trucks & Strolling Art Show

Saturday, August 19, 2023:

• 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Woodward Dream Parade
• 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM: Pontiac Classic Car Show
• 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM: Hidden River Entertainment Stage, Saginaw & Water St.

City of Pontiac Parking:  There are several parking lots and parking structures in downtown Pontiac.

No scheduled events

City of Birmingham

The Birmingham Cruise Event will feature classic cars of all makes and models, sponsor exhibits, food and more. The Birmingham Cruise Classic Car Show is within walking distance of Birmingham's five parking structures.  The first two hours are always free so stop by! 

• 9:00 am – 5:00 pm: Birmingham Cruise Classic Car Show in Downtown Birmingham
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Get your Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise all day.

City of Birmingham Parking:  All Dream Cruise activities are close  walking distance from Birmingham's downtown parking decks.

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City of Berkley

• 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: CruiseFest Classic Car Parade, On West 12 Mile Rd., between Coolidge & Greenfield Rd.
• 4:00 PM – 9:00PM: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise, West 12 Mile at Woodward Avenue

Saturday, August 19, 2023 :

• All Day: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise, West 12 Mile Rd at Woodward Avenue

City of Royal Oak

Friday, August 18, 2023 :

• 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Performance Park - Classic Car Show
• ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise, Vendors & Food Court
• 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Cruise In Shoes 5k Run
• 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Performance Park Classic Car Show
• All Day: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise, Vendors & Food Court

City of Pleasant Ridge

• All Day: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise, Woodward & Oakland Park Blvd.
• 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Ford Bronco Show , Woodward & Oakland Park Blvd.

City of Ferndale

Friday, August 18, 2023 – Nine Mile Rd & Woodward

• 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Ferndale Emergency Vehicle Show
• 5:00 PM: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
• 5:30 PM: Lights & Sirens Cruise (begins at the corner of E. Nine Mile Rd & Woodward Ave. north to 11 Mile Rd and back).
• 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Kids Car Club Zone
• 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM: MMRA'S Quarter Midget Racing Cars
• 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Rock’n Live Entertainment Stage
• All Day: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise, food and merchant vendors

Saturday, August 19, 2023 - Nine Mile Rd & Woodward

• 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Mustang Alley
• 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Kids Car Club Zone
• 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM: Rock’n Live Entertainment Stage

City of Ferndale Parking : Parking lots surround downtown Ferndale, near Woodward Avenue & Nine Mile Rd.

Things to do Nearby the Woodward Dream Cruise

Cranbrook Art Museum , 39221 Woodward Avenue. Cranbrook has a marvelous music or science center. Their gardens are also excellent and you can tour:

• The Saarinen House
• Behind the scenes collections wing tour
• Frank Lloyd Wright home
• Self-guided outdoors sculpture tours
• Cranbrook Observatory

Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical - Listed as one of the World Almanac’s 100 Most Unusual Museums, this is a place you need to see to believe. Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum,  31005 Orchard Lake Road, Farmington Hills

My friend Marcy highly recommends eating at Sylvan Table which we will try this year. It is a farm-to-table restaurant. The restaurant is in a few hundred year old barn they moved from the east coast and built a farm around it. Cool, huh!

• Other restaurant ideas that come highly recommended from locals include the Latin restaurant Freya and The Apparatus Room.

Are There Bathrooms at the Woodward Dream Cruise?

There are lots of porta johns along Woodward Ave in the more populated areas. Memorial Park in Royal Oak has a large bank of porta johns for the classic car show. 

Are There Food Trucks or Places to Eat at Woodward Dream Cruise?

Absolutely! There are food trucks and vendors lining Woodward avenue in the more populated areas, especially Royal Oak and Ferndale. There are also lots of great restaurants along Woodward Avenue.

We enjoy eating at Brown Iron Brewhouse in Royal Oak .

• Chris was eyeing the Brown Iron Burger with Wagyu Beef, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese and a yummy caramelized onion spread but got the Slow Smoke BBQ Pork sandwich with yummy pickles!
• I got the Cali salmon BLT with avocado crema...be sure to order extra crema, it's yummy!

Um, can you say BACON CANDY?  Drool. 

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Weekly cruise-ins & annual car shows held in the  Sterling Hgts ,  Warren ,  Utica, Shelby  Township ,  Mt.   Clemen s,  Chesterfield ,  Clinton  Twp., Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Fraser, New Baltimore, Algonac, &  Richmond  in  Macomb   County , &   Oakland   County  cities such as  Troy , Clawson, Royal Oak, Rochester, Auburn Hills,  & Lake Orion,  will also be posted on this web page.  Other major events such as the Woodward Dream Cruise, Gratiot Cruises, & Port Huron area events will also be listed here.    

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July ...1, 8, 15, 22, 29...   Aug ...5, 12, 19, 26

Sept ... 2 , 9, 16, 23, 30 ..

These future dates may be held at a new location due to the mall closing effective July 1.

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Local area 2024 events will be posted here when available.            

*June 8, Saturday, Michigan FBody Meet & Greet , at Heidenbreicht Chevy at 64200 Van Dyke in Washjiongton, MI., 9am to 3pm...

*June 8, Saturday, Michigan Widetrackers ALL Pontiac-Buick-Olds- Oakland GMC Annual Spring Dust Off Show & Swap Meet,  at Golling Buick-GMC Dealership on 1491 Lapeer Rd. in Lake Orion, MI, 9am,  to 3pm, set up at 8am, 248-396-6848 or 248-877-1963 .

*June 9, Sunday, Car 'R' Stars Classic car Show , at the Packard Proving Grounds (PPG) bewteen 22 & 23 Mile Rd on Van Dyke in Shelby Twp., MI, .. Show cars come thru the Van Dyke main entrance this year.

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*June 9, Sunday, Carbs & Coffee,  & July 14, Aug 11, Sep 15 , 13650 15 Mile Road in Sterling Hgts, MI, SE corner of 15 Mile & Schoenherr, 9am to noon, bring your cool car, truck or motorcycle, coffee & donuts provided,  .. wecare@ bcfh.com

*June 15, Saturday, 25th Annual Eastpoint Gratiot Cruise , on 17285 Stephens Drive in Eastpoint, MI, 9am to 7pm .. 586-498-9208

*June 16, Sunday, Eyes on Design Car Show , at Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Road in Grosse Pointe Shores, MI... 313-824 4710 .. eyesondesigncarshow.com 

*June 16, Sunday, Mr. Clean & The Metrocruisers Father's Day Car Show & Swap Meet , at 20900 Dequindre (2 blocks N of 8 Mile) in Warren, MI, 313-506-0105 .. metrocruisers2 @aol.com 

*June 21, FRIDAY , 17th Annual St., Isidore Strawberry Festival Classic Car Show , at 18201 23 Mile Road at Romeo Plank in Macomb Twp., MI, 6pm to 9pm, RAIN or SHINE, live entertainment by Steve King & the Dittilies, game tents, good food & drinks, beer, liquire, pop, pizza, burgers, chicken kabobs, hot dogs, tacos, pre-registration by June 16 is $15, day of show $20, ..show cars can park early at 4pm, 50/50 raffles, theme basket raffles, .. flyer will be emailed to our cruzer list.  

*June 22, Saturday, 17th Annual Auburn Hills "By the River" Car Show , at 3311 Parkways Blvd in downtown Auburn Hills, MI, 8am to 3pm, RAIN or SHINE, awards, music, breakfast & lunch in downtown restaurants, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, pre-registered cars get goodie bags, $20 if registered by June 7, $25 day of show, .. 248-431-2350

*June 22, Saturday, 5th Annual PTI Engineered Plastics Car Show , at 50900 Corporate Drive (east of Hayes on 23 Mile Rd) in Macomb, MI., 10am to 3pm, big prizes, raffles, awesome food, more to come, .. [email protected]   

*June 23, Sunday, R.S.L. Car Show - Volumn 4,   at the Rusty Rooster Saloon on 11557 12 Mile Road in Warren, MI, 10am to 6pm ... 586-80-6-5406 .. [email protected]  

*June 29, Saturday, Legasea Bike & Car Show, 45550 Van Dyke in Utica, MI, 10am to 3pm, Free admission to the public, live music, food trucks, trophies, raffles, animal encounters, parking is limited so pre-register, .. text 734-288-6497 for more info.

*July 13, Saturday, UAW Region 1D American Muscle Cruise & Car Show , at the Birch Run Speedway & Event center in Flint, MI, car show on a racetrack, cash prizes, contests, door prizes, cornhole tournament, concessions, registration form coming soon, ....for more info call Randy at 810-399-8343 

*July 21, Sunday, 47th Easy Roders Charity Car Show, Swap Meet & Craft Show , at the Packard Proving Grounds (PPG) in Shelby Twp, MI, between 22 & 23 Mile Road west off Van Dyke. RAIN or SHINE. 9am to 3pm, Goody Bags for pre-registered vehicles. Cash prizes, custom hand crafted awards, $15 for pre-registered cars by June 30, $20 day of show, walk in admission $5, children under 12 FREE, for info call Mike Bayer..586-752-1022, Tony Laudazio for Swap Meet..810-300-5720, Dawn Hill ffor crafts..248-635-2480.Click this link for registration flyer...  Flyer - Reg Form  

*August 21,WEDNESDAY, Jimmy John's Classsic car Night , at the JJ baseball field in Utica, MI, 6pm ... If interested in showing your cool cruiser, send your car make & model & car photo t0 Monica Kurjan at  [email protected]  .. 330-720-0365 

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Fun Time Cruzers - Monday Night Cruise-In.. ... Located on the south side of Lakeside Mall on Lakeside Circle Drive at the Food Court , south of M-59/Hall Rd & east of Schoenherr Rd in Sterling Heights, MI,  4pm to 8:00pm, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, 9x12 award plaques, Sirius/XM satellite radio music, & our weekly cruiser YouTube musical photo slide shows can be viewed on YouTube.  See links on the "Photo Gallery" page ..... .. FTC:...586-260-3459 

Culvers of Lake Orion , ..   located on Lapeer Rd & Dutton, 1/2 mile north of the Palace, 4pm to 8pm, dining discounts for cruisers, 50/50 raffle, DJ Billy D, prizes, great burgers and frozen custard, 15% discounts for cruisers, $25 gift certificate to Cruiser of the Week, www.culversoflakeorion.com, ...248-276-2222

BombBurgers & Breakfast Car Show Tuesdays ... 1829 S, Cedar St in Imlay City, MI... 5pm to 8pm. ..$.99 conies, 810-728-3322

Charlie's Classic Car Cruise-In ... June 11 & September 10, 12 Mile & Campbell in Madison Hgts, MI, 4pm to 7pm, ... 248-545-9001

Seeburgers Cheeseburger, ... 35351 23 Mile Rd, New Baltimore, MI 48047,  5pm to 8pm,. 

Sand Baggers Classic Car Nights , 25615 Van Dyke Ave in Centerline, MI, 3 blocks south of I696, 4pm to 8pm, food discounts, door prizes, ... 586-759-5900

Frontier Town Classic Car Cruise-In , .. on 67300 Van Dyke Rd. in Romeo, MI, north of 31 Mile Road, 4:30pm to dusk, sandwich shop, ice cream parlor...10% discount for cruisers, lots of parking & shade trees, .. 248-761-5524 .. or 586-329-9212.

Sick Pizza Co ... Hops & Horsepower , starting June 5,  in downtown Oxford, MI, all cars & motorcycles welcome, restaurants, attractions, arcade, .. www.sickpizza.com  

  Amvets Hall Thursday Cruise-In,    51285 County Line Road, in New Baltimore, MI, 4pm to 8pm, music, open bar, hot dogs & burgers, covered pavillion, ..... 

Fr Solanus Casey, Knights of Columbus, #3797,  Every Thursday 4pm – Dusk, to September 30  , Parking Lot of St Margaret of Scotland, 21201 Thirteen Mile Rd, St Clair Shores, MI 48082, Trophies, Entertainment, 50/50 Raffle, Food and Beverages, See our Web Page  www.frsolanuscasey.com  or FaceBook page   https://www.facebook.com/FrSolanusKofC3797/  ...Contact Fred at 586-909-4700 For Info  

Big Boy in Troy, ...200 W. Maple Road in Troy, MI..to September 28, 5pm to 8pm ..248-362-0840..

Stahls Thursday Night Cruise Night , 56516 North Bay Road west off Gratiot Ave. in Chesterfield, MI, 4pm to 7:30pm, food truck, prizes, music, museum open 5:30 to 7pm... stahlsauto.com ... 586-749-1078

Warren Old Village Cruise-In ... at the warren First Methodist Church on 5005 Chicago Road in Warren, MI, 5pm to 9pm,   ...586-201-3949

VFW Bruce Post 1146 Cruise-Night , 28404 Jefferson Ave, in St. Clair Shores, MI, June 7  to August 30 ,..4pm to 8pm, ... 586-707-3615

The Hub Stadium Weekly Car Cruise ....2550 Innovation Drive in Auburn Hills, MI, 2pm to 6pm, .. east of N. Opdyke Road..248-364-4000, www.thehubstadium.com 

Canteen Classic Car Show, at 41701 Garfield Rd in Clinton Twp, MI, from 2pm to 6pm, DJ music, weekly food specials, door prizes, indoor attractions .. canteengolf.com 

JOIN THE FUN………GO CRUZING .......  Your friends from the  Fun Time Cruzers

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2023 Au Gres Cruisers Rock & Roll Weekend

Au gres car cruiser’s club presents 29th annual rock-n-roll weekend, mark your calendars, featuring july 29th and 30th: 29th annual au gres cruiser’s rock and roll weekend full itinerary. noteworthy – we will add the mustang – original restored class back to the sunday competition. we call this the super bowl of au gres. thousands line the streets of town to observe some 350 cars cruise a 13 mile route along the shoreline of beautiful lake huron on saturday to be followed by some 200 cars showed on sunday. all worthy show vehicles are welcome. we have classes for all years, makes, and models..

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The 27th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise Revving Up For The Largest Celebration Of Detroit Cars August 19, 2023

August 19, 2023.

(Update: July 17, 2023) — The 27th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise is North America’s largest automotive parade of classic cars.

The woodward cruise is the largest single car cruise in the country attracting over 1.5 million visitors, and over 40 thousand cars.

The Woodward Dream Cruise is a fascinating event with a rich history.

It all started when Pamela S. McCullough, Mayor, and Nelson House, a plumber from Ferndale, came up with the idea for the cruise in 1994 to help raise money for a children’s soccer field in his community.

They envisioned a small gathering of car enthusiasts, but the event quickly grew beyond his wildest dreams.

The inaugural woodward cruise took place in August 1995, and it was an instant hit. The original expectation was for 30,000 to 40,000 spectators, but the actual turnout was a whopping 250,000.

Starting in Pontiac and ending in Ferndale, The Woodward Dream Cruise 2023 will parade over forty thousand vintage Detroit muscle cars up and down Woodward Avenue, attracting over 1.5 million visitors.

Since then, the Woodward Cruise has grown exponentially. Today, it attracts over 1.5 million people and 40,000 classic cars each year, making it the world’s largest one-day automotive event.

The Woodward Dream Cruise is a celebration of Detroit’s automotive history and a testament to the enduring appeal of classic cars.

The event spans a 16-mile stretch of Woodward Avenue and includes nine communities from Ferndale to Pontiac. It’s not just about the cars, though. The Woodward Dream Cruise is a community event, with live music, street vendors, and family-friendly activities adding to the festive atmosphere.

Started in 1995, the 16-mile car parade cruises directly up and down Woodward Avenue, passing through the cities of Pontiac, Birmingham, Royal Oak, Bloomfield Township, Huntington Woods, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Pleasant Ridge, and Berkley.

The Woodward Dream Cruise is a testament to the power of community and the enduring appeal of classic cars. It’s a celebration of Detroit’s rich automotive history and a chance for car enthusiasts from around the world to come together and share their passion.

VIDEO: “WXYZ-TV’s 2022 Woodward Dream Cruise Special Live Broadcast”

Over 1.5 million people are expected with more than forty thousand ‘50s and ‘60s classic cars for the famous 16-mile Woodward Dream Cruise in the suburbs in NE Detroit. Ford Motors will be the primary sponsor for the cruise for the fifth consecutive year.

Woodward Dream Cruise Board Members & Executive Team For general comments and questions, please email the Woodward Dream Cruise at [email protected] . The following is the official listing of the nine participating community board representatives and the WDC Executive Team. Mailing address: 1200 Kirts, Suite 100, Troy, MI 48084. Phone: (248)546-1573.

2023 Woodward Dream Cruise Date: August 18 & 19, 2023 Location : Woodward Avenue in Oakland County (From Pontiac the Ferndale) Price: FREE Description:   Anyone is welcome to take part, however, those not operating a historic car are urged to avoid the two right lanes that are closest to the curb. Visit the website for further details about the schedule of events and the route.

The 28th Annual Woodward Dream Cruise Revving Up For The Largest Celebration Of Detroit Cars August 19, 2023.

OFFICIAL WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE ROAD MAP

The 16-Mile Woodward Dream Cruise Travels Through The Above (Image) Cities; Pontiac, Bloomfield Township, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Pleasant Ridge, Royal Oak, Berkley, Ferndale, And Huntington Woods From Sunrise To Sunset On August 20, 2022

Woodward Cruise Streaming Live Broadcast Scheldule

The Woodward Cruise Will Be Broadcast Live Over The WXYZ TV Channel And August 19, 2023. WXYZ-TV Channel 7 www.wxyz.com/dreamcruise WXYZ-TV’s 2022 Woodward Dream Cruise Special

Also, the Woodward Cruise car show will be broadcast live over the internet and radio – www.audacy.com/womc/

Cruise in Shoes

The Woodward Dream Cruise is not just about classic cars; it also includes a unique event known as “Cruise in Shoes.” This event is a 5K run/walk that takes place on the morning of the Dream Cruise. It’s a chance for participants to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Cruise in a different way, on foot rather than from behind the wheel.

“Cruise in Shoes” kicks off at 7:30 AM, and the course takes participants down a stretch of Woodward Avenue, allowing them to experience the excitement of the Dream Cruise before the classic cars take over. It’s a family-friendly event, with participants of all ages and fitness levels welcome.

The event is professionally timed, and medals are awarded to the top finishers in each age group. But it’s not just about competition; it’s also about community. “Cruise in Shoes” is a chance to get out and enjoy the Dream Cruise atmosphere while also getting some exercise.

Whether you’re a serious runner looking for a unique race or a casual walker who wants to enjoy the Dream Cruise in a new way, “Cruise in Shoes” is a fun and exciting part of the Woodward Dream Cruise experience.

To participate in Cruise In Shoes, please pre-register online at www.CruiseinShoes.com/registration or sign-up on the day of the event at Royal Oak Shrine High School.

FULL SCHEDULE of EVENTS

City of Berkley (Starting Line) ► Friday, August 18, 2023: ► 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: CruiseFest Classic Car Parade, On West 12 Mile Rd., between Coolidge & Greenfield Rd. ► 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise, West 12 Mile @ Woodward Avenue ► Saturday, August 19, 2023: ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise, West 12 Mile Rd @ Woodward Avenue www.berkleymich.org/cruisefest

City of Birmingham (Halfway Point to Pontiac) Saturday, August 19, 2023: ►  9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Birmingham Cruise at S. Old Woodward & Maple to Lincoln ► Birmingham event includes a Classic Car Show, Interactive Sponsor Displays, Retail & Food Vendors ► WHEN: ALL DAY: The City of Birmingham is the place to be if you want to walk the street freely among the classic car collections. Birmingham also offers plenty of places to wine, dine, and shop for you, your friends, and your family. www.AllinBirmingham.com/CruiseEvent

City of Ferndale Friday, August 18, 2023 – Nine Mile Rd & Woodward ► 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Ferndale Emergency Vehicle Show ► 5:00 PM: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Ribbon Cutting Ceremony ► 5:30 PM: Lights & Sirens Cruise (begins at the corner of E. Nine Mile Rd & Woodward Ave. north to 11 Mile Rd and back). ► 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Kids Car Club Zone ► 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Quarter Midget Racing ► 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM: Rock’n Live Entertainment Stage ALL DAY: The City of Ferndale will offer entertainment, good eats, food from vendors, libations, and Dream Cruis Memorabilia.

City of Ferndale Saturday, August 19, 2023 – @ Nine Mile Rd & Woodward ► 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Mustang Alley ► 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Kids Car Club Zone ► 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM: Rock’n Live Entertainment Stage ► ALL DAY: The City of Ferndale will offer good eats, food from Vendors, and Dream Cruise Memorabilia. www.FerndaleDreamCruise.com

City of Royal Oak Friday, August 18, 2023: ► 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Performance Park Classic Car Show ► ALL DAY: City of Royal Oak will offer the Official Woodward Dream Cruise Memorabilia and Car Art

Saturday, August 19, 2023: ► 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Cruise In Shoes 5k Run ► 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Performance Park Classic Car Show Hours ► ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise, Vendors & Food Court

City of Royal Oak Friday, August 18, 2023: ► 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Performance Park Classic Car Show ► ALL DAY: Royal Oak Offers A Wide Variety Of Woodward Dream Cruise Memorabilia and will be serving food all day.

Saturday, August 19, 2023: ► 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Cruise In Shoes 5k Run ► 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM: Performance Park Classic Car Show Hours ► ALL DAY: The Official Woodward Dream Cruise Will Offer Merchandise, Collectibles, and Food Vendors

City of Pleasant Ridge Saturday, August 19, 2023: ► ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise will be available at Woodward & Oakland Park Blvd. ► 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Is The Featured Ford Bronco Show at Woodward & Oakland Park Blvd.

City Of Pontiac (Finishing Line) August 18 & 19, 2023: ► M-1 Classic Car Parade ( M1 Dream Cruise Car Collector Location) ► Pontiac Classic Car Show ► Live entertainment and other fun activities. ► ALL DAY: Official Woodward Dream Cruise Merchandise, vendors & food court. www.pontiac.mi.us

ABOUT THE M1 CAR CLUB The M1 Car Club is set to host an exhilarating event featuring live entertainment and unique driving experiences for car collectors at the Champion Motor Speedway, located within the M1 Concourse Car Club . This year, the club will be celebrating the Woodward Dream Car Show across all three days, showcasing a diverse array of hot rods, custom cruisers, muscle cars, and supercars, amounting to hundreds of significant vehicles.

The show is designed to highlight various car classes and marques, fostering a celebration of automotive enthusiasm right in the heart of the Motor City. This year holds special significance as the M1 Car Club will be commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Corvette, as well as the 65th anniversary of MOPAR and Ramchargers. The event promises to be a vibrant tribute to these iconic brands, reflecting the rich history and passion that defines the world of car enthusiasts.

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 If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor call 616.916.2760 or send us an email .

It takes many volunteers to run the Car Show & Kids Fest. If you’re interested in helping out call 616.916.2760 or send us an email .

Cars, Motorcycles & Trucks Welcome

August 9 & 10.

The Coopersville Rotary is excited to be sponsoring the Coopersville Car Show and Summerfest. One of the largest linear car shows in West Michigan.   The Car Show is held in Downtown Coopersville, on Main St.    Coopersville Michigan

T-shirts will also be available for pre-sale at local businesses in mid to late June!

Or pre-order yours for pickup the morning of the car show at registration. 

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Friday, August 9

• Car Cruise line up:  4:00pm ( Car Cruise Map ) Registrations for Car Show and T-shirts available at Cruise Line up
• Cruise starts moving:  6:00pm
• Entertainment Tent: (in the Pocket Park)  5pm – 11pm – Trailpoint Brewery, CBC, Car Cruise, Music on Main  Featuring PS Dump Your Boyfriend Band and lots of food options all on Downtown Main Street

Saturday, August 10

• Car Show:  7:00am – 4:00pm
• Registration:  7:00am – Noon (On Main Street in front of Farm Museum)
• Pancake Breakfast at City Hall – 7am – 10am
• Arts and Craft Show:  8:00 am – 4:00 pm  Craft Show Application
• Entertainment Tent: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Awards and Trophies at the Entertainment Tent – 3:00pm

Train Shuttle Will not be running Saturday.

Food Vendors throughout Main Street  Food Vendor Application

Thursday, August 9

• FREE Field Day Event   5pm – 8pm at Veteran’s Park on Randall

Sponsors and Non-profit Groups are welcome to setup a booth at Kids Fest, we just ask that you have something fun for the kids. 

More information coming soon!

Community Events

August 7 – Music on Main Street  – Two Dudes in Flip Flops 6:30 PM

Coopersville Garage Sales Thursday, August 8 – Saturday, August 10 

Farm & Tractor Show at the Coopersville Farm Museum

2024 Sponsors

Thank you to all of our past sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities are always available. View the Sponsorship Level Benefits and contact us for more information.

Top Fueler ($15,000)

Hot Rod ($10,000)

Gear Head ($5,000)

4 on the Floor ($2,500)

3 on the Tree ($1,000)

Lead Foot ($500)

Rosewood Storage

Cruiser ($250)

Snap Fitness Coopersville            Prein & Newhof                                      Champs Bar & Grill

Ranger Die Inc                                Stehouwer Frozen Foods                      Tasker’s Drug Store

Bearded Dad’s Backyard BBQ      West Michigan Veterinary Service       Coopersville Auto Supply

Fatzo’s Pizza                                   Conveyor Concepts of Michigan         Alt Oil

Bigelow Outdoor Service              Coopersville Community Foundation  Images of Coopersville

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Coopersville car show & summerfest.

Register by July 31st and receive discounted vehicle registration $12.00.

Registration available at the Car Cruise

After July 31st: $15 per vehicle

Dash Plaque to first 600 registrants.

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2023 Coopersville Car Show T-shirt

S – XL  $12.00 XX – XXX  $15.00

Pre-order today and pickup your T-shirts at Car Show registration.

T-shirts & Dash Plaques will be available at the Cruise

T-shirts will also be available for sale at a few local businesses

Pancake Breakfast: Car Show Saturday

Enjoy Pancakes, Sausage, OJ and Coffee at the Coopersville Fire Station just South of Main St.

Vendor Application Forms

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• Arts and Crafts Saturday – August 10 – 8-4pm – City Hall Parking Lot  Applications Here (coming soon)

About Rotary

The Rotary Club of Coopersville was chartered on March 10, 1947. For more than 60 years, members of the club have provided service to the community in many ways. The very first project in 1947 was the lighting of the football field. Since then the Club has provided ball fields and parks, encouraged and funded youth activities, supported community groups, given scholarships, worked in classrooms and generally provided benefit to our community through the avenue of “Service above Self”. The club is very grateful to continue our giving by holding the annual Car Show and Summerfest. The proceeds from this event will continue to benefit the NEO Forum and several other local non profits in and around our community. (NEO Forum is the Northeast Ottawa County program to prevent drug and alcohol use and prevent violence by school age children. This program is a cooperative effort with the Coopersville Public Schools, the City of Coopersville and the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Department.) In the last several years of this event – with many thanks to our sponsors, we have been able to give back over $100,000.

For more information call 616.916.2760 or email.

Proceeds from the Coopersville Car Show goes to the Neo Forum  and several other area non profit organizations.

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Main event: august 23-24, 2024.

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Contact us now regarding numerous options we offer for sponsorship, advertising, and vendor/exhibitor space at our 2024 events.  Last year we had 67 sponsors and partners, and we’d be grateful if you would consider joining our sponsor network.  CONNECT YOUR BRAND to 60,000+ area residents!!

*Our booking window is only open a few months each year – so contact us ASAP.  We do sell out!

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47th Anniversary St. Ignace Car Cruise 2023

June 24, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - june 27, 2021 @ 5:00 pm.

47th Annual St. Ignace Car Show

This ALL makes, ALL models show has taken over downtown St. Ignace the last weekend of June for 45 years! We’re especially excited to see the return of some perennial favorites that have been missing for the last two years as well as some brand new activities.

NEW THIS YEAR: We will be offering FREE off-site spectator parking with a FREE shuttle running all day Saturday. Park at the Mackinac County Airport (1220 N. State St., follow signage or speak to lot attendee with questions) and the shuttle will be running from the Airport to the Show Headquarters ALL DAY LONG.  Shuttle hours will be 7am-7pm on Saturday.

For a St. Ignace Car Show General Vendor Form, Click Here!

For a st. ignace car show food vendor form, click here, schedule of events:.

Thursday, June 22:  Cruise Night hosted by Kewadin Casinos with $10 free slot play. Staging at 7 PM

Friday, June 23:  Down Memory Lane Parade at 7 PM. If you want to be in the parade, you MUST be at the airport no later than 6:30 PM. The Down Memory Lane Parade will be streaming live on 100.7 FM radio.

Saturday, June 24:  The Big Show! 8AM – 4PM. All of downtown from Church Street to Marquette is closed for the show from 5 AM – 5PM. Check out live music, Featured Vehicle Lot with vendors and special guests, and more! Details will be updated as soon as they are confirmed. Fireworks at Dusk.

Sunday, June 25:  Award Ceremony at 10 AM at Little Bear Arena.

Special Guests and additional agenda info will be updated as details are confirmed.

This ALL makes ALL models show has taken over downtown St. Ignace the last weekend of June for the last 46 years! Stay tuned for regular updates as details are confirmed.

Registration $35 per vehicle.            2022 CAR SHOW WEEKEND REGISTRATION

Register before June 1st for the Early Bird rate of $30 per vehicle. After June 1st, registration increases to $35 per vehicle. Online registration closes June 9th. Onsite registration is available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the show.

Registration includes:

-Show space downtown and awards ceremony (awards include Top 40 and Specialty Awards)

-Thursday Night Cruise Night admission

-Inclusion in Down Memory Lane Parade

-Commemorative gift

-$10 free slot play at Kewadin Casino (18 and over)

AFTER JUNE 1: pre-registration will still be available but the price will increase to $35 per vehicle.

ONLINE REGISTRATION: closes June 9th

ONSITE REGISTRATION: You may register onsite on Thursday, June 22nd from noon to 5PM, Friday June 23rd from Noon – 5 PM or on Saturday, June 24 from 8 AM to noon.

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Friday we arrived in St. Ignace about 11:00am and the weather was nice and sunny. We had to sign in to see where our spot was going to be to set up our canopy and tables. We got lucky and were right by the edge of the road where the cars were cruising. It was a bit breezy and we had a hard time keep the canopy from blowing away. This car show was not a good place for us to sell our products but, was just a flea market. Not what we expected. We did talk to many people that were camaro people and also some mustang people as well as they stop by to see what we had to sell. We made some contacts and we also passed out about 500 flyers for our car show in the cars that were parked for show. Many thanks to the help of one of our members Linda and Ron Kamper! that came to help us out. We did enjoy looking at everything and bought some things for us to install some more lighting. About 5pm we closed up for the day and we walked down the to the edge of town to see what the town had to offer. We grab a bite to eat and as we were starting to walked back and people were sitting on the edge of the road waiting for the parade to start at 7pm. We sat in front of our vendor spot and watched the parade which lasted about an hour and that ended the day for us. Saturday we found a spot to park our Camaro’s and cleaned them up for people to look at and also to be judged. We could’nt park by our vendor spot because we did’nt get there at 6am like everyone else did and there was already many cars there. Some of the cars left that were parked by our vendor spot on the main street and we moved our cars in those spots. There was about 650 cars that were parked down the street from the I75 all the way around the hook as the up pers call it. The juding was at 4pm and we knew we were not going to win but, just being there was enough for us. We seen a friend that was selling neon clocks and signs and license plate holders etc.. We that ended our day for Saturday and next year we will not be selling anything but, will be coming just to bring our Camaro’s. Until next year! Cheers!!!

Friday we arrived in St. Ignace about 3:00pm and the weather was nice and sunny. It was suppose to rain but it went south. We checked into our hotel that we were staying at. We then cruise downtown St. Ignace like everyone else was. We found B.C. Pizza and stop to get some pizza. The pizza was pretty good. As the day went on we sat by the road at our hotel and watched people doing burn-outs. Then they stopped because the car parade was going to start. It lasted for about 45mins and after that was all done they went back at it all night long doing burn-outs again. The weather was still warm and it cooled down a bit. The next day we the weather was going to be nice again and started to head down to where everyone was parking their cars and we found a great sport by everything. The person playing the music was putting us to sleep because he was playing music like Debbie Boone etc. You know what I mean. Later he started to play better music and as he was making announcements he was so monotone it was awful! We spoke to many people and we made some contacts and sold a few of our products. We also passed out about 800 flyers for our car show in the cars that were parked for show. We walked the whole street in the heat that day. We were asking the locals where was a good place to eat in town and everyone said that the mexican place Jose Cantina was very good. So we thought let’s try it. Well, we have been to many mexican restaurants before and this one was so awful! from the salsa and the food. Way too expensive for what we got. We ended walk-out with a $50 bill for me and my wife. The whole place is run by Asian people and not mexican people. No fenced to the Asian people but, we had a feeling that it was not going to be good. We then we back to our hotel and watched the fireworks. Until next year! Cheers!!!

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SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2024

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Area businesses have seen a sharp increase in brand awareness after sponsorship of Cruisin' 53. Between the foot traffic at the cruise locations and the online traffic of social media advertisements, thousands of eyes will view your logo and engage with your organization. Packages are available at various price levels.

NEW THIS YEAR!

WE ARE NOW A COMBIN ED EVENT WITH THE CENTER LINE INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL!

Get ready for an extraordinary weekend of unity and excitement as the Center Line Independence Festival and Cruisin' 53 merge into one spectacular event! This powerhouse partnership brings you a jam-packed schedule of activities and entertainment that will rev up your summer.

At the Center Line Independence Festival, thrilling rides and cuisine, inflatables, axe throwing, live music, a petting farm (and that’s just a sampler!) And of course, the annual fireworks. Meanwhile, Cruisin’ 53 adds a dazzling car show featuring a lively parade along Van Dyke, and gearheads galore!

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7215 E. 10 Mile Rd., Center Line, MI

Van Dyke will come to live with food, live music and of course, cars of all shapes and sizes! Gearheads can set up their chairs and talk shop while other attendees can enjoy the visual splendor of the car show. Add a parade and some prize money and you've got a banner summer day for Warren and Center Line. And it's all to benefit the community. Between the the registration fees and our sponsor contributions, we are the rare cruise that raises thousands for local nonprofits and groups.

CAR SHOW REGISTRATION

INCLUDES OFFICIAL T-SHIRT

NEW DAY: Sunday, June 2, 2024

CHECK-IN/DAY-OF-REGISTRATION OPENS

Our check-in table will be set up in a prominent location at headquarters for ease of access. All online registrants will be assigned a parking spot upon arrival and must check-in at the desk after parking to receive their number tag for the judges and their car plaque.

CAR PARADE ON ROUTE ALONG VAN DYKE

Starting at 11:30am, our staff will begin lining up all cruise participants within Cruise HQ for the commencement of the car parade at noon. The Grand Marshall and police vehicles will lead the parade northbound on Van Dyke with the official turnaround at Warren Civic Center . After the turnaround, cruises can remain on the route for as long as they'd like before returning to their parking spot at headquarters.

AWARDS CEREMONY

Cash prizes and certificates will be awarded in both Stock and Modified categories and one overall Best in Show. The judges will make their way through all entries at the close of registration (12:00pm) and use the same rubric. Scoring is a point-based system in five areas: body, engine, interior, paint and wheels/tires.

LIVE TUNES: SPOOKY STERLING

HOW MUCH PRIZE MONEY IS AWARDED?

$2,200 TOTAL

Three placements and prizes will be awarded to cars in both Stock and Modified entrance pools.

FIRST PLACE : $300

SECOND PLACE : $200

THIRD PLACE : $100

OVERALL BEST IN SHOW (ONLY ONE): $1,0 00

Cruisin' 53 is an event organized by the Warren Community Foundation. The Warren Community Foundation (WCF) was formed for the coordination, marketing, and implementation of various community events designed to promote the welfare of the City of Warren, Michigan, and to donate the proceeds to charitable and educational organizations doing good works. WCF believes the best way to bring people together is to get them out of the house and talking to one another. The foundation is comprised of veteran businessmen and philanthropists with decades of experience and relationships.

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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

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The North Gratiot Cruise is a one-day celebration of automobile history that attracts muscle cars, street rods, customs, collector cars, special interest vehicles and the people that love them. Expect to find your dream car, live music, great food vendors, parties and family fun. The Gratiot Avenue Chamber of Commerce has been presenting the North Gratiot Cruise for over a decade and in that time has granted $50,000 to community groups.

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THIS YEAR WILL MARK THE 4TH ANNUAL CHESTERFIELD 5K.   Inspired by the success of 5Ks all over Macomb County, we've decided Chesterfield should get in on the fun! The morning of the North Gratiot Cruise, we will be holding the inaugural year of this event which celebrates fitness, physical health, body positivity and a sense of community.

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‘Why You Hit Me Like This?’: Michigan State Trooper Drove Unmarked Vehicle Over Curb Striking and Killing Black Man, Charged with Murder 

A white Michigan state trooper was charged with second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter this week for striking and killing a Black man with his SUV while pursuing him for a probation violation last month.

Michigan State Police Sgt. Brian Keely is facing up to life in prison for killing Samuel Sterling, a 25-year-old father of two who was known locally as a rap artist. The incident took place on April 17 while Keely was working with a federal U.S. Marshals Service task force along with several other officers from different agencies.  

Sterling, who was pumping air into his tires at a gas station when he was confronted by police, took off running on foot, prompting Keely to pursue him in his unmarked SUV along with several other officers on foot and in their patrol cars.

A security video from a local Burger King shows Sterling was running on a sidewalk when Keely drove his vehicle over the curb and struck him, pinning him between the SUV and the wall of the fast food restaurant. He was pronounced dead hours later at a local hospital.

“I’ve got no gun,” said Sterling , who was crying out in pain, according to body camera footage released a month after the incident. “Why you hit me like this?”

Sterling was asked to put his hands behind his back before the officers realized he was in severe anguish. His hands were cuffed in front of his body instead.

Several officers held Sterling down while one officer placed a knee in his back for about 10 seconds. The officers told Sterling, who was unarmed, to not to reach for anything.

EMT arrived on the scene within 5 minutes. “Did the car bump into the building or did he actually get pinned between the vehicle and the building?” one asked.

“Both,” the officer responded.

When an EMT asked Sterling for his first name, he replied with his last name.

“I can’t even think,” Sterling said in agony. “Bro, please help me. Please help me.”

Realizing that their suspect if fully incapacitated, the officers change their tone.

“They’re coming. Just relax,” one officer said. “Just catch your breath.”

“Just breathe. Don’t move, man,” another officer said. “…We don’t want you moving your back.”

The initial footage from Burger King was released last month by attorneys representing Sterling’s family, who include Ben Crump, a nationally renowned attorney who has represented the families of many Black men killed by police in high-profile incidents over the years.  

Michigan State Police released 15 minutes of footage weeks later, consisting of bodycam and dashcam videos from the officers present—none of which give a clear view of the incident or come from Keely or his patrol car.  

Police say in a media release that Keely was not wearing a body camera “due to his assignment on a federal task force,” but the U.S. Marshals Service has implemented policies requiring all officers working on task forces to use body cameras while serving warrants and arresting fugitives.

H owever, the federal policy, which began in 2020, has been implemented slowly in regional phases over the last several years and does not go into effect in Michigan until the second quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Marshals Service website.

However, Michigan State Police have also implemented policies requiring officers to wear body cameras as well as patrol cars to be outfitted with dash cameras, and those policies went into effect on March 14, 2024, a month before the incident.

Nevertheless, the existing footage provided enough evidence for the Michigan Attorney General to file charges against Keely, 50, a 25-year police officer.

“Detective Sergeant Keely’s actions that day were legally, grossly negligent and created a very high risk of death or great bodily harm, which could have otherwise been prevented,” according to a statement issued by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Tuesday when she announced the charges to the media.

More than two weeks before the charges were announced, two former longtime police chiefs and police training consultants reviewed the footage from Burger King at the request of a local television news station and determined the officer violated the law.

“No matter what the trooper said he was doing and why his vehicle jumped up over the curb onto the sidewalk and struck the suspect, it’s still going to be a criminal matter. It’s an involuntary homicide at the very least,” Roy G. Taylor told Wood-TV last month.

“Sterling was not posing a threat of serious bodily harm or death to anyone at the time of the incident, so there was not an immediate need for his apprehension and the use of a vehicle to chase down a fleeing suspect on foot was not a reasonable action,” added Melvin L. Tucker.

The second-degree murder charge is punishable by up to life in prison if convicted, but sentencing will be up to the judge, who has wide discretion as to what he would serve, according to Michigan law.

Sterling’s warrants stemmed from previous arrests for being a felon in possession of a firearm and carrying a concealed weapon, according to local media sources who reviewed his records. He violated probation by possessing marijuana and leaving the state without permission from his probation officer.

Sterling’s mother, Andrica Cage, said she cried with happiness when learning of the charges, but it still does not ease the pain of losing her son.

“It’s never going to be relief to me,” she told Michigan Live. “With my son gone, I haven’t been right since. That’s a pain I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemies.”

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IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix: Time, TV channel, weather, parking for race on Sunday

How to watch 2024 Chevrolet Grand Prix Presented by Lear

When:  Noon on Sunday.

Where:  Downtown Detroit.

TV channel: USA Network.

Streaming: Peacock.

Weather forecast:  High of 75 degrees, cloudy, 24% chance of rain, 5 mph winds.

SATURDAY'S ACTION: IndyCar racer and Detroit native returns home for Detroit Grand Prix

Where is the race course?

The 1.7-mile course will start on Jefferson Avenue and finish at the intersection of Schweizer Place and Franklin Street. Events get started at 8 a.m. each day.

The Detroit GP app is available for download through the  Apple App Store  or the  Google Play Store . Fans can view a map of the track, get notifications about start times for races, and details about other Grand Prix activities.

What's different at the 2024 race?

There will be three general admission rooftop sites where fans can look down at the track (or at one of the LED screens on-site) and watch the races while enjoying a view of the city's skyline. Those sites are: Center Garage, Port Atwater Parking and Franklin Garage. Franklin Garage will also offer a tailgating option.

Weather outlook for Sunday at the Detroit Grand Prix

Storms are forecasted to roll through the area overnight, but it looks like there may be a window of dry weather around the time of the race. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-70s with a higher chance of storms later in the afternoon.

Click here for an up-to-date look at the weather forecast for Sunday.

Parking and transportation

Parking will not be available in the footprint of the Grand Prix with the exception of Franklin Garage east of the Renaissance Center. Parking there will cost $100 for entry per day and tickets to park there will be sold in advance. A ticket for admission to the race is required to purchase a spot in that garage. Otherwise, there are surface lots and other parking structures around the event's downtown footprint. Fans attending the event are also encouraged to use the Park Detroit app to find parking in the city.

Here are a few different ways to get down to the Grand Prix:

• A new shuttle program running along Jefferson Avenue and the Detroit RiverWalk will be available for this year's event. There will be five stops across each shuttle route. The Jefferson route will run from Randolph Street down to Schweizer Place; the fifth stop, at Beaubien Street and New Street, will be available by request only. Along the RiverWalk, the shuttle will run from Hart Plaza down to Atwater Street
• There will be t hree drop-off locations for those using ride share services like Uber or Lyft, or a bus or limo for transportation. The west drop-off location will be on West Fort between Washington Boulevard and Shelby Street. The east drop-off will be on Riopelle Street, between Jefferson Avenue and Woodbridge Street. The north drop-off location will be at Checker Bar, located at 124 Cadillac Square.
• There will be free admission to the People Mover to move around downtown as well as the QLine to move up and down Woodward Avenue between downtown and New Center.

What security is in place?

All guests attending this year's Grand Prix are subject to screening when entering the event, along with all bags. Items on the prohibited list include weapons of any kind, unmanned aerial devices (like drones or remote-controlled devices), alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia and chairs.

A new safety policy will also limit access to parking structures within the Grand Prix footprint. Fans will not be allowed to view the event from the nearby parking garages without an admission ticket.

Eric Guzmán covers youth sports culture at the Free Press as a corps member for Report for America, an initiative of The GroundTruth Project. Make a tax-deductible contribution to support this work at  bit.ly/freepRFA .

Contact Eric Guzmán: [email protected]; 313-222-1850. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter: @EricGuzman90 .