By John Gunnell
The Automobile Gallery (www.TheAutomobileGallery.org) fills the downtown of Green Bay, Wis., with hundreds of collector cars and trucks each June. This “art gallery for cars” started the shows in 2017, so the 2023 event will be the seventh one.
The show vehicles are displayed in the street in front of The Automobile Gallery and for a block on each side, with Corvettes (and a few other cars) showcased in a parking lot across the street from the Gallery.
The Automobile Gallery has become a must-see attraction for car buffs not only from Wisconsin, but from around the United States and the world. It was created by the late-William “Red” Lewis, a Green Bay businessman. The museum-like facility prides itself on displaying historical vehicles as works of art and in changing its exhibits every month.
The car show gave area enthusiasts a chance to support the non-profit Gallery for its many contributions to the hobby. A large crowd of spectators also came to the event to check out the vintage cars and trucks. There was no judging and no awards handed out. After that first show, Red Lewis said that he wanted to have a show that was just fun and one that featured all kinds of vehicles, including some rarities.
Cars displayed at past shows included Fords, a Dodge and a 1928 Buick roadster. A real attention getter was a 1934 Morgan three-wheeler with a Colmore Special Super Sport body. British three wheelers were made to get around old tax laws.
Trucks seen at the show have ranged from a heavy-duty 1946 Reo, to stock and modified Fords, Chevys and Dodges.
Green Bay is the home of Corvettes by the Bay car club and members of that organization have turned out with Corvettes from the ‘50s up to current models.
Muscle cars exhibited ranged at previous shows ran the gamut from a Hurst Olds to a Pontiac “The Judge” hardtop. There have been some British sports cars at the show, including an MG TD roadster that had been restored from a very rough car and a stunning last-year Triumph TR6 that sparkled like a jewel both outside and under the hood.
This year’s event is set for June 17 at The Automobile Galleryin downtown Green Bay at 400 South Adams Street. The show is on from 8 am-2 pm. For information phone 1-920-437-9024 or visit the Gallery’s Website: www.theautomobilegallery.org.
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CAR SHOWS and EVENTS JUNE 2023 and LATER
June-September. Janesville, Wis. Museum exhibit about GM vehicles built at the Chevrolet/GMC Janesville Assembly Plant. Rock County Historical Museum and Campus, 440 N. Jackson St. Call RCHS at 1-608-756-4509 or visit www.rchs.us.
June 2, 2023, Bear Creek, Wis. Bear Creek Volunteer Fire Department Car Show. 109 Prospect St. Ph: 1-715-752-4507.
June 2-3, 2023. Baraboo, Wis. American Truck Historical Society Southern Wisconsin Chapter Memory Lane Car and Truck Show. Sauk County Fairgrounds, 800 Washington Ave. Contact: Tim at 1-608-963-8849 or V12pete@live.com.
June 2-4, 2023. Elkhart Lake, Wis. MotoAmerica Superbikes & Vintage MotoFest. Road America, N7390 Highway 67, Plymouth, Wis. 8.00 am-5 pm. Ph: 1-800-365-7223. Website: www.roadamerica.com.
June 3, 2023. Brussels, Wis. Second Annual Car and Motor Show. Town Park. 1366 Junction Rd. 9 am-3 pm. Sponsored by BUG Fire Dept. Ph: 1-920-825-1465. Website: www.bugfiredepartment.com
June 4, 2023. 52nd Annual Trip Around the Lake. The Fond De Vettes, LTD Corvette Club will gather any and all Corvettes for this annual trip. Location: The former Forest Mall parking lot, 835 W Johnson St., Fond du Lac, Wis. Registration: 7 am-8:45 am with the first group leaving at 9 am. Free, but food donations will be accepted at registration for the local food pantry. Party: Ride concludes at Holiday Automotive with food, beverages and music. For information email: info@fonddevettes.com.
June 4, 2023. Union Grove, Wis. Lions Club’s 43rd Annual Car, Van & Motorcycle Show. Racine County Fairgrounds, 19805 Durand Ave. 10:30 am-3:30 pm. Ph: Tom Spiering 1-262-492-1160.
June 4, 2023. Green Bay, Wis. Watches Whiskey Wheels Cruise-In. 2071 Central Dr. 11 am-3 pm. Website: www.diamondsandgoldgb.com
June 4, 2023. West Salem, Wis. 9th Annual June Dairy Days Car Show. Downtown. 10 am-3 pm. Registration at 9 am. John Hetland at 1-608-780-4125 or www.junedairydays.com.
June 7, 2023. Union Grove, Wis. Six Week Drags. Great Lakes DragAway. Ph: 1-262-302-2138.
June 8-10, 2023. Wisconsin Dells, Wis. Corvette Adventures Road Tour. Includes the popular No. 8 Lambeau Field Stadium tour and three days of touring to other fun destinations and scenic roads. Thursday night Meet N’ Greet at the beach and Hot Laps at the Dells Raceway Park. Barb and Ed Saari. PH: 1-309-530-9235. EM: edsandbarb@gmail.com. Web: www.CorvetteAdventures.com.
June 10, 2023. Green Bay, Wis. Dairyland Chapter Buick Club of America Regional Car Show. Tundra Lodge. Ph: 1-920-336-5984. Email Erv Hutjens at erv.hutjens@gmail.com
June 10, 2023. Kaukauna, Wis. Ghost Rods Vintage Drags, Car Show and Swap Meet. 9 am-5pm. Wisconsin International Raceway at W1460 County Road KK. Ph: 1-920-766-5577.
June 10,2023. Oconto, WI. Copperfest Car Show. Downtown at 716 Madison St. 8 am-2 pm. Ph: 1-920-604-3636. Email: ocontocopperfest@gmail.com or text 1-920-672-7800.
June 10, 2023. Grand Marsh, Wis. Grand Marsh Classic Car Show. Grand Marsh Community Center. County Road E. 7 am-2:30 pm. Ph: Dan at 1-608-369-3875. Website: Grandmarshpathfinders@gmail.com.
June 11, 2023. Green Bay, Wis. AllouezFest Car Show. Green Isle Park. 10 am-3 pm. Email: allouezoptimistclub@gmail.com.
June 11, 2023. Spencer, Wis. Spencerama Cars in the Park. Lion’s Park, 109 Parek St., 9 am-3 pm. Ph: Dan Hill at 1-715-659-3875.
June 11, 2023. Seymour, Wis. (Outagamie County). Brunch on the Farm Car Show. Vande Hei Dairy Farm, N8370 County Rd. Y. Tickets online through Venmo.
June 15-18, 2023. Elkhart Lake, Wis. Sonsio Grand Prix Presented by AMR. Road America, N7390 Highway 67, Plymouth, Wis. 8.00 am-5 pm. Ph: 1-800-365-7223. Website: www.roadamerica.com.
June 17, 2023. Tomahawk, WI. Summer Knights Car & Bike Show. 10663 Moodig Road. Registration: 8 am-11 am. Show: 11 am-3 pm. Car and bike admission: $10. Phone: 1-715-771-2381· Email: summerknightscarclub2016@yahoo.com.
June 17, 2023. Green Bay, Wis. The Automobile Gallery Car Show. 400 South Adams Street. 8 am-2 pm. Ph: 1-920-437-9024. Website: www.theautomobilegallery.org.
June 18, 2023. Janesville, Wis. Rock County Historical Society Second Annual Vintage Car Show. Including General Motors vehicles built at the Chevrolet/GMC Janesville Assembly Plant. 2 p.m. RCHS Museum and Campus, 440 N. Jackson St. For information call Rock County Historical Society at 1-608-756-4509 or visit www.rchs.us. Or contact Terri Holznecht. Ph: 1-608-338-9263. EM: tdholz@charter.net.
June 18, 2023. Sussex, Wis. 42nd Annual British Car Field Day. Sussex Village Park. 10 am-2 pm. Ph: (John) 1-262-521-1072 or (Bernie) 1-414-687-8447. Email: BritishCarFieldDay@gmail.com. Website: www.britishcarfieldday.org.
June 18, 2023. Kewaunee, Wis. Waterfront Bar Car Show. 215 North Main St. 7 am-3-pm. Ph: 1-920-388-0505. Website: www.waterfrontbarandgrill.org.
June 18, 2023. Wautoma, Wis. Masonic Father’s Day Car Show. Bird Creek Park 8 am-3 pm. Ph: 1-920-295-9435.
June 23-24, 2023. Two Rivers, Wis. Cool City Cruise & Cool City Classic Car Show. 1712 Washington St. Presented by Ball Auto and Truck Parts NAPA store. Friday night’s cruise starts at UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus. Lineup: 4 pm. Leave: 6 pm. Cruise hang tags are $5 to help cover costs of the cruise. Music, cars, food trucks and beverages will be available Friday and Saturday. Car show registration: 7:30–10 am Saturday$10 per entry. Open to public10 am-4 pm. Ph: 1-920-794-1482. Fax: 1-920-793-5563. EM: director@tworiversmainstreet.com
June 22-25. Gleason, Wis. Northern Round-Up Weekend. Pre-1975 car Motor Show. N5890 Highway H. Northern Wisconsin’s vintage weekend. Pre-1975 cars & motorcycles, Pre-1979 Trucks. Northern Round-Up vintage weekend includes vintage camping, music, minibike races, flame throwers, ‘50s style pin-up contest, vendors, cruise and more. Pre-registration: $25 for the weekend pass! Prices go up at the gate. M.C. Festival Grounds, N5890 County Rd H, Gleason, WI. Ph: Chad Walker 1-715-302-8222.
Note: The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society will gather at the Northern Round-up Weekend listed above. They hope to have 40 trucks depending in the weather. To connect with the ATHS members at the show call Tom at 1-920-765-1285 or email swentransit@gmail.com.
June 23-25, 2023. Hartford, Wis. Kissel Meet 2023. Wisconsin Automotive Museum, 147 N. Rural St. Kissel vehicle owners, family and friends are cordially invited to celebrate the vehicles, people and history of the Kissel Motor Car Co. Kissel Meet 2023 will feature a driving tour and a display of vehicles. For information visit the Kissel Kar Club Website (www.kisselkar.net). Contact Lynn Kissel, editor. Email: editor@kisselkkar.net. Ph: 1-925-667-7087. Or contact: Wisconsin Automotive Museum: Dawn Bondhus, executive director. Ph: 1-262-673-7999. Email: info@wisconsinautomuseum.com). Or visit the Wisconsin Automotive Museum Website at www.wisconsinautomuseum.com,
June 23-25, 2023. Elkhart Lake, Wis. WeatherTech Chicgo Region SCCA June Sprints. Road America, N7390 Highway 67, Plymouth, Wis. 8.00 am-5 pm. Ph: 1-800-365-7223. Website: www.roadamerica.com.
June 23-24, 2023. Two Rivers, Wis. Cool City Friday Cruise (4 pm-6 pm) & Cool City Saturday Downtown Car Show (7 am-3-pm). 712 Washington St. Website: www.tworiversmainstreet.com.
June 23-25, 2023. St. Paul, Minn. Minnesota Street Rod Assoc. Back to the ‘50s. Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Visit: www.msra.com or www.msrabacktothe50s.com.
June 24, 2023. Pound, Wis. City of Pound Car Show. Highway CP (Main Street. 8 am-2 pm. Ph: 1-920-737-9794. Email: poundcarshow@gmail.com.
June 24, 2023. Caladonia, Minn. Yoder Auction. Sale location:203 S. History Lane. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday previews. Sale begins at 9 am CST on June 24. Full details or bid online at www.yodersold.com. Or call W. Yoder Auction, LLC at (office) 1-920-787-5549 or (cell) 1-920-295-2644.
June 25, 2023. Central Wisconsin Auto Collectors 41st Annual Benefit Car Show. Brennand Airport, 3282 Breezewood Lane, Neenah, WI. 8 am-4 pm. Free admission. DJ Sizzlin’ Sonny’s Rockin’ Roadshow with Hula-Hoop Contest. Fundraiser to help widows and orphans of departed veterans. Ph: 1-920-279-3350.
June 25, 2023. Green Bay, Wis. Nativity Parish Picnic & Car Show. 2270 South Oneida. 10 am-3 pm. Ph: 1-920-499-5156.
June 25, 2023. Green Bay, Wis. Jerry Parin’s Cruise for Cancer. Vandervest Harley-Davidson, 1966 Velp Ave. Starts: 11 am. Ph: 1-920-498-8822.
June 25, 2023. Chilton, Wis. Calumet County VFW Car Show. Hobart Park. 9 am-3 pm. Ph: Dan DeTroye 1-920-286-1942.
June 25, 2023. Waupun, Wis. Waupun Fest Car Show. Harris Mill Park. 8 am-4 pm. Ph: 1-920-324-2213.
June 27-29, 2023. Elkhart Lake, Wis. NASCAR Xfinity Series. Road America, N7390 Highway 67, Plymouth, Wis. 8.00 am-5 pm. Ph: 1-800-365-7223. Website: www.roadamerica.com.
July 1, 2023. Newton, Wis. Stars & Stripes Cycle & Car Show. 6103 Newton Rd. 8 am-4 pm.
July 1, 2023. Egg Harbor, Wis. Horseshoe Bay Farms Car Show. 7212 Horseshoe Bay Rd. 10 am – 4 pm. Ph: 1-920-495-9988.
July 4, 2023. Antigo, Wis. Tony’s Hot Rod Shop Car Show, Parade and Fireworks. W10532 County Road Y. Noon-10 pm. Ph: 1-715-627-0261. Website: www.tonyshotrodshopwi.com.
July 4, 2023. Gilette, Wis. Car Show. Zipple Park downtown. 150 N. McKenzie St. 9 am-4 pm. Oconto County Economic Development Corporation, 1113 Main St.
Oconto, WI 54153. Ph: 1-920-834-6969 or Toll Free 1-888-626-6862.
July 6-8, 2023. Iola, Wis. Iola Old Car Show. Iola Car Show Complex, 700 E. State St. Iola, Wis. PH: 1-715-445-4000. WEB: www.iolaoldcarshow.com.
July 7, 2023. Manawa Downtown Car Show All-American Night. Union St. & Bridge St. (Show cars enter on 2nd St.) 5 pm-8 pm. Free to spectators and show car owners. Idea: Come relax after the Iola Old Car Show. Ph: 1-715-281-6925. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manawacarshows/photos
July 6-8, 2023. Iola, Wis. Wisconsin Society of Automotive Historians Meeting. Iola Old Car Show grounds, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI. Meet writers and historians and help register 2023 Iola theme cars. Join WSAH, too. Contact: President: Ken Nimocks (KNIMOCKS@netnet.net). Websites: (Wisconsin) www.wiscosin-auto-historians.org.
July 7-9, 2023. Elkhart Lake, Wis. Trans Am Speed Tour. Road America, N7390 Highway 67, Plymouth, Wis. 8.00 am-5 pm. Ph: 1-800-365-7223. Website: www.roadamerica.com.
July 9, 2023. Ashwaubenon Bowling Lanes Pins & Rims Car Show. 2929 Allied St., Green Bay, WI. 8 am-3 pm. Ph: 1-920-336-0400.
July 9, 2023. Kewaunee, Wis. Kewaunee Car & Motorcycle Show. Downtown. 8 am-3 pm. Ph: 1-920-388-0505.
July 13-16, 2023. Elkhart Lake, Wis. WeatherTech International Challenge with Brian Redman. Vintage Racing Weekend. Road America, N7390 Highway 67, Plymouth, Wis. 8.00 am-5 pm. Ph: 1-800-365-7223. Website: www.roadamerica.com.
July 14, 2023. Manawa Downtown Car Show Gearhead Night. Union St. & Bridge St. (Show cars enter on 2nd St.) 5 pm-8 pm. Live band: Steve Arnold Band. Free to all spectators and show car owners. Ph: 1-715-281-6925. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manawacarshows/photos
July 15, 2023. Suamico, Wis. Purple Rumble Car Show. Chambers Hill Bar & Grill, 12350 Velp Ave. Car show registration: 9 am– 1 am. $10 donation. Ph: 1-920-434-1008. Website: www.chambershillbargrillwebstarts.com.
July 15, 2023. Bellevue, Wis. Desert Vets Car Show. Community Church. 1742 Servant Way. 9 am-4 pm. Ph: 1-920-330-0404. Email: info@dvow.org
July 15, 2023. Marinette, Wis. PorterfieldFest Car Show. At The Green’s Green Acres, N4247 River Drive. (Six miles west of Marinette). 8 am-3 pm. Ph: 1-715-789-2130.
July 14. Appleton, WI. Cars & Coffee Car Show Off. At Pathways Church, 311 W. Evergreen Dr. 8 am-11am. This is a casual event the day before the huge Pierce Park Car Show and Swap Meet. Bring your Classic, Antique, Collectible, or Special Interest vehicle. Contact Rich Kieffer at 1-571-721-9183.
July 16, 2023. Appleton, Wis. Appleton Old Car Show & Swap Meet. Pierce Park. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PH: 1-920-779-6341. WEB: www.appletonoldcarshow.com.
July 16, 2023. Green Bay, WI. St. Bernard Parish Car Show. 2040 Hillside Lane. 8 am-3 pm. Ph: 1-920-468-4811.
July 21, 2023. Manawa Downtown Car Show Back to the ‘50s Night. Union St. & Bridge St. (Show cars enter on 2nd St.) 5 pm-8 pm. Dress the part (1950s style clothing available for sale at Greg’s Speed Shop, LLC in Waupaca, Wi.) Dee-Jay Mike Miller. Free to spectators and show car owners. Ph: 1-715-281-6925. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manawacarshows/photos
July 22. Appleton, Wis. Sixth Annual All Oldsmobile Car Show. American Legion Post 38, 3220 West College Ave. Contact: Dave Kozlowski. Ph: 1-920-277-1475. Email: olds442koz@hotmail.com.
July 22, 2023. Pestigo, Wis. Zion Churb Car Show. 221 South Ellis Ave. 9 am-2 pm. Ph: 1-715-582-3680.
July 23, 2023. Ellsworth, Wis. 45th Annual Beldenville Old Car Club Car Show and Swap Meet. Pierce County Fairgrounds. Ph: John i-715-273-5552, Lenny 1-715-273-3390 or Jeff 1-715-220-5724.
July 28, 2023. Manawa Downtown Car Show Cruise the Night Week. Union St. & Bridge St. (Show cars enter on 2nd St.) 5 pm-8 pm. Live band: Madison’s Basement. Free to all spectators and show car owners. Ph: 1-715-281-6925. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manawacarshows/photos
July 29, 2023. Lena, Wis. Rusty Nutz Car Show. Ray’s Boneyard Bar, Highway 141 at Sunny Brook Road. 9 am-2 pm. Ph: 1-715-582-3680.
July 29, 2023. Freedom, WI. Skunk Hill Bat Car Show. Highway S and Highway C. 9 am-2 pm. Ph: 1-920-734-3777.
July 30, 2023. Brillion, WI. Green Bay Classics Car Show. W1215 Center Rd. 8 am-2 pm. Email: Jordan@ClassicsGB.com. Website: www.greenbayclassics.com.
July 30, 2023. Fond du Lac, Wis. Cars on the Island Car Show. Lakeside Park. 8 am-3pm.
July 30, 2023. Krakow, Wis. Casimir Parish Car Show. Downtown. 8 am-2 pm. Ph: 1-920-899-3621.
Aug. 3-6, 2023. Elkhart Lake, Wis. IMSA SportsCar Weekend. Road America, N7390 Highway 67, Plymouth, Wis. 8.00 am-5 pm. Ph: 1-800-365-7223. Website: www.roadamerica.com.
Aug. 5, 2023. Green Bay, Wis. Gandrud Auto Car Show. Auto Show Plaza Dr. 8 am-2 pm. Ph: 1-920-468-6800.
Aug. 5, 2023. Jacksonport, WI. Cherry Fest Car Show. Lakeside Park. 9 am-3 pm. Contact: Mary Kay at 1-920-559-7457. EM: jhs.cherryfest@gmail.com. Deadline: July 1.
Aug. 2-6, 2023. Crystal Lake, Ill. DeLorean Convention & DeLorean Midwest Open House. 990 Lutter Dr. Ph: 1-815-459-6439. Email: rich@delorean2.com.zz
Aug. 5, 2023. Green Bay, Wis. Gandrud Auto Car Show. 919 Auto Plaza Drive, No. 3792. 8 am-2 pm. Ph: 1-920-468-5800.
Aug. 11-12, Waupun, Wis. Waupun Truck-n-Show. Honoring truckers.Come and see hundreds of beautifully detailed trucks and big rigs from all over the United States and Canada! Ph: 1-920-324-9985. Email: waupuntruckshow@gmail.com
Aug. 10-12, 2023. Symco, WI. Rod and Kustom Weekender. “Traditional” hot rod show (check Website for criteria). Unionville (The Union Thresherman Club’s Antique Village and Tractor Grounds. Ph: 1-920-251-0920. Website: www.symcohotrods.com.
Aug. 12. 2023. 150th Ashwaubenon Fest (Car Show). Ashwaubomay Park. Starts: 8 am. Judging: Until 1 pm. Award ceremony: 2:30 pm. Free admission. 17 judging classes. Dash plaques fr first150 cars. Music by New Dueling Piano Guys, Doo-Wop Daddies and Johnny Wad. Contact: Village Hall, 2155 Holmgren Way, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304
Phone: 1-920.492.2300 | Office hours: M – F 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Aug. 12, 2023. Green Valley, Wis. Green Valley/Morgan Fire Depts. 7th Annual Car Show. N5746 Oak Ave, Green Valley noon-4 pm. Free. Celebrating 150th year of Green Valley. For more information or call Nick at 1-920-530-8476.
Aug. 12, 2023. Menominee, MI. 51st Annual M&M Auto Club Car Show. Downtown at Historic Menominee Marina Park, 920 Doyle St. 8 am-2 pm. Ph: 1-715-582-0347.
Aug. 13, 2023. Green Bay, WI. Prince of Peace Church Car Show. 3425 Willow Rd. 9 am–3 pm. Ph: 1-920-468-5718.
Aug. 13, 2023. Suamico, Wis. St. Benedict Church Car Show. 3370 Deerfield West. 7 am-3:30 pm. Ph: 1-920-434-2024.
Aug. 17, 2023. Menaha, Wis. 12th Annual The Twisted Pistons Cruise-In. Reed Square Downtown. 3 pm-7 pm. Twisted Pistons, PO Box 153, Menasha, WI
Aug. 18-20, 2023. Elkhart Lake, Wis. GT World Challenge. Road America, N7390 Highway 67, Plymouth, Wis. 8.00 am-5 pm. Ph: 1-800-365-7223. Website: www.roadamerica.com.
Aug. 19, 2023. Bellevue, Wis. Dorsch Ford Car Show. Highway 43 at Highway JJ. 9 am-3 pm. Bellevue 9 am-3 pm. Ph: 1-920-469-3000.
Aug. 19, 2023. De Pere, Wis. Rock the Dock Car Show. Voyageur Park, 100 Williams St. 11 am-10 pm. Rock the Dock CHHC, P.O. Box 2693 Appleton, WI 54912. EM: info@rockthedockgreenbay.org
Aug. 19, 2023. Pittsville, Wis. Jeremiah’s Crossing 15th Annual Fun Fest Car Show. Dexter Park Highway 80 at Highway 54 (3780-3850 Town Hall Road). 9 am-3 pm. Show Cars: $10. Ph: 1-715-884-2551 EM: Jcrossing2911@gmail.com.
Aug. 20, 2023. DePere, Wis. Immaculate Conception Church Car Show. N5589 Highway E. 10 am-2 pm. Ph: 1-920-869-2244.
Aug. 26, 2023. Wautoma, Wis. Yoder Auction. Sale location:N2494 Yoder Lane.Consignment auction. Begins noon Friday for signs; Begins 9 am for memorabilia and 11 am for cars. Full details or bid online at www.yodersold.com. Or call W. Yoder Auction, LLC at (office) 1-920-787-5549 or (cell) 1-920-295-2644.
Aug. 26, 2023. Appleton, Wis. Y-GO-BY-BAR Car Show. W4506 Highway S. 9 am-3 pm. Ph: 1-920-202-3977.
Aug. 27, 2023. Waterford, Wis. 18th Annual Tichigan Lake Lions Club Car Show. Town Park. 8 am-4 pm. The Tichigan Lake Lions Club car show is one of the largest car shows around southeastern Wisconsin and has been running strong since 2005. Over 10,000 cars have attended throughout the existence and 1,500 cars are expected for 2023. Contact: Tichigan Civic Center, 6710 Big Bend Rd., Waterford, WI 53185. Ph: 1-262-895-6268. EM: tichiganlions@gmail.com
Aug. 27, 2023. Milwaukee, Wis. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race. At the Milwaukee Mile. 640 s. 84th St. (West Allis). Ph: 1-414-266-7000.
Aug. 27, 2023. De Pere, Wis. Shriners Brown County Fairgrounds Car Show. The Shriners Car Show is a charity event to keep local Shriners in the business of helping children with life-changing illnesses or injuries survive and thrive. 8 am-2 pm. Contact: Mike Belanger at 1-920-883-9554. Website: www.facebook.com/Shrinerscarshow1.
Aug. 27, 2023. Green Bay, Wis. Pomp’s Tire Car, Truck & Cycle Show. 1129 Main St. 9 am-3 pm. Ph: 1-920-431-7694.
Aug. 27, 2023. Milwaukee, Wis. NASCAR Craftsman Truck Race. At the Milwaukee Mile. 640 S. 84th St., West Allis, Wis. Ph: 1-414-266-7000.
Sept. 2, 2023. Pardeeville, Wis. 18th Annual Pardeeville Community Car Show. Chandler Park. Website: www.PardeevilleCarShow.com
Sept. 2, 2023. Marinette, Wis. Moose Club Car Show. N5233 Nettleton Rd. 7 am-3 pm. Ph: 1-715-732-4677.
Sept. 4, 2023. Merrill, Wis. Labor Day Car Show. Merrill Festival Grounds, 2211 E. 6th Street. 8 am-4 pm. Ph: 1-715-536-7313.
Sept. 8-9, 2023. Salem, Wis. Mississippi Mayhem. Traditional hot rod show, car show, retro market and swap meet. Pin-up girl studio and contest. Flame throwing. Vintage bicycles. Met the famous Fannie Freckles. Website: www.mississippimayhem.com.
Sept. 8-10, 2023. Wisconsin Dells. Corvette Adventures. Cloverleaf road tours from the Chula Vista resort. Barb and Ed Saari. PH: 1-309-530-9235. EM: edsandbarb@gmail.com. Web: www.CorvetteAdventures.com.
Sept. 9, 2023. Omro, Wis. 39th Annual Badger State Chapter Pontiac-Oakland Club International All Pontiac-Oakland-GMC Car Show. Scott Park, 515 E. Main St. Registration: 8 am-noon. Car show: 10 am-2 pm. Call Dick Boneske at 1-920-450-1040 (BoCooGTO@cgmail.com); Derrick Nottenstine at 1-920-284-6958 (VarsityGLFR@gmail.com) or Todd Zimmermann at 1-920-889-0895 (TAZimmy@aol.com.
Sept. 9, 2023. Crivitz, Wis. Gateway Bar Veterans Car and Bike Show. 706 N. Highway 141. 8 am-2 pm. Ph: 1-715-854-7943.
Sept. 9, 2023. Onieda, Wis. 8th Annual Rez-Rides Car Show. Robert Cornelius VFW Post 7784, 2980 E. Service Rd., 7 am-2 pm. Ph: 1-920-869-7784.
Sept. 10, 2023.Denmark, Wis. Our Saviour Church Fest Car Show 435 Wisconsin Ave Denmark 9 am-2 pm. Ph: 1-920-241-3931.
Sept. 15-17, 2023. Ariens Art on Wheels Vintage Weekend. Vintage Sports Car Driver Assoc. vintage sports car racing. Road America, N7390 Highway 67, Plymouth, Wis. 8.00 am-5 pm. Ph: 1-800-365-7223. Website: www.roadamerica.com.
Sept. 15- 16, 2023. Wild Rose, Wis. Wild Rose Classic Car Show and Cruise. Cruise on Friday Sept. 15 starting at 6 pm. Car show on Saturday Sept. 16 8 am-3 pm. Roseville Mini Golf south of Wild Rose. Car registration: $10. Ph: Al Jenks at 1-920-622-4802. Website: www.villageofwildrose.com
Sept. 16, 2023. Cross Plains, Wis. 40th Annual Capital Area Model T Ford Club Hill & Valley Tour plus Antique Auto & Americana Show. Baer Park, 2820 Military Rd. 7:45 am-4:30 pm. Car show, car games and demonstrations and craft show.Music. Food booths. Ph: Don Chandler at 1-608-513-8854.
Sept. 16, 2023. Waunakee, Wis. “Cars in the Park.” 411 W. Main St. Open to all collector vehicles. 8 am-2 pm. Benefits local charities. God’s Country Pontiac Association. Contact: Sheldon Hamilton. At 1-608-712-5994 or email gtoguys1968@gmail.com.
Sept. 16, 2023. Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Harvest Fest Car Show. Martin Park, 207 South Third Ave. (Downtown area.) 8 am-4 pm. Sturgeon Bay Visitor Center. Ph: 1-920-743-6246.
Sept. 17, 2023. Marion, Wis. St. Mary’s Church Car Show. Highway 45. 8 am-2:30 pm. Ph: 1-715-754-2028 or 1-715-754-5083 or 1-715-250-0702.
Sept. 17. 2023. Pulaski, Wis. Pulaski Car Show. At the Polka Grounds, 429 Pulaski St. 9 am-3 pm.
Sept. 22-24, 2023. Jefferson, Wis. 46th Annual Fall Jefferson Auto Swap Meet and Car Show (Featuring Chevrolets). Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 503 N. Jackson St. Madison Classics PH: 1-608-244-8416. WEB: www.madisonclassics.com.
Sept. 12-16. Manitowoc, Wis. 59th Annual Studebaker Driver’s Club International Meet. Manitowoc County Fairgrounds. Hosted by Wisconsin Region. Website: www.sdcmeet.com. Contact: Cornerstone Registration Ltd., PO Box 1715, Maple Grove, MN 55311-6715. Email: reg@cornerstonereg.com. Vendor contact: Dick Pollen 1-920-973-6081. Email: the pollens@gmail.com
Sept. 16, 2023. Oconto Fly-In Car Show. 2983 Airport Rd. 9 am-4 pm. Info: 1-920-373-6948 or 1-920-834-3154.
Sept. 22-24, 2023. Wisconsin Dells. Muscle Car Adventures. Cloverleaf road tours from the Chula Vista resort. Barb and Ed Saari. PH: 1-309-530-9235. EM: edsandbarb@gmail.com. Web: www.CorvetteAdventures.com.
Sept. 22-24, 2023. Jefferson, Wis. Madison Classics Fall Jefferson Car Show & Swap Meet. Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 503 N. Jackson St. Madison Classics PH: 1-608-244-8416. WEB: www.madisonclassics.com.
Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, 2023. Wisconsin Dells. Pontiac Adventures. Cloverleaf road tours from the Chula Vista resort7176. Barb and Ed Saari. PH: 1-309-530-9235. EM: edsandbarb@gmail.com. Web: www.CorvetteAdventures.com.
Sept. 27-Oct,. 1, Carlisle, Penna. Fall Carlisle Collector Car Flea Market, Car Corral and Auction. Carlisle Fairgrounds. Ph: 1-717-243-7855.
Sept. 30, 2023. Wrightstown, Wis. Fall Fest Car Show. Mueller Park Boat Landing, 600 Washington St. 9 am-2 pm. Website: www.wrightstown.us.
Oct. 2-Oct. 6, 2023. 68th Annual Hershey, Penna. Hershey Swap Meet and Car Show. Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Eastern Fall Meet. Hershey Park Drive. Free admission. Ph: 1-717-566-7720.
Oct. 4, 2023. Elkhart Lake, WI. Cruise for a Cause at Road America. Middleton Motorsports is returning for another event in 2023. An incredible day of track time, a parade lap or just watch-all to benefit a good cause. Register by Sun., Sept. 24, 11:59 pm CDT. Visit Website for information: https://www.motorsportreg.com/events/cruise-for-a-cause-road-america-hpde-10-05-2023-fox-valley-sports-car-club-052234
Oct. 7, 2023. Bowler, Wis. Cars & Handlebars. NorthStar Casino, W12180 County Road A. 9 am-3 pm. Ph: 1-715-787-3110.
Oct. 7, 2023. Banana Peeler Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 186 Car Show. 3927 Lily Lake Road. 10 am-2 pm. Ph: 1-920-863-3722.
Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2023. Las Vegas, Nev. SEMA Show. Las Vegas Convention Center. Ph: 1-909-610-2030. WEB: www.semashow.com.
Dec. 7-9, 2023. Indianapolis, Ind. Performance and Racing Industry Show (PRI). Indianapolis Convention Center. PH: 1-949-499-5413. EM: mail@performanceracing.com. WEB: www.performanceracing.com.
Weekly Car-Show-Off Gatherings (From May 1 thru Oct 1, unless otherwise noted)
[Sundays] Lakewood Shell’s Cars ‘n Coffee, Hwy 32 Lakewood, Wis. 9:30 am-11 am. Ph: 1-715-276-3686.
[First and Third Tuesday] Oldies with ‘The Rev’ @ Shake-A-Burger, Main St., Oconto 4:30 pm. Ph: 1-920-834-6200.
[Second and Fourth Tuesday] Cruise with ‘The Rev.’ Leaves from former Koehn Auto, Main St., Oconto, WI. 4:30 pm.
[Tuesday] Scotts Subs Car/Bike Nite. 550 Centennial Centre Blvd, Hobart, Wis. Ph: 1-920-632-4297.
[Wednesdays] MJ’s Restaurant & Backyard Bar. W8326 Hwy MM, Hortonville, WI. Ph: (920) 779-9701.
[Wednesdays] Duck Creek A&W, Velp Ave. in Howard, Wis. 4 pm-dark. Ph: 1-920-406-8212.
[Fridays] Front-Porch Market Cruise-Ins. Coleman WI. May26, Jun16, Jul14, Aug4, Sept. 1. Ph: 1-920-857-8465.
[Every Friday} Central County Fliers Fly-in Lunch and Car Show. Ogdensburg, Wis. Central County Airport. These Friday lunches are open only to registered Associate Members of the Central County Flyers Association. Lifetime family membership is $10, payable at the door. (You must be a proponent of General Aviation.) Lunch is $12. Menu posted weekly on Website: www.centralcountyflyers.org. Note: No lunch on the week of the EAA Air Show in Oshkosh.
[Saturdays] Jack Stands Racin’ Car Club 2023 Car Cruise In, 3256 Church St., Stevens Point, Wis. Info: Tim at 1-715-347-0904 or Sheri at 1-715-630-6665. Email: SheriIM@Charter.net.
Monthly Car Show-Off Gatherings;
[Third Saturdays] Cars & Coffee @ Classic Mechanics 520 E. Northland, Appleton, Wis. 8 am- 11 am. Ph: 1-920-486-1771.
[Second Saturdays} Cars & Coffee Woodfield Auto Condos 2096 Deerfield Ave Suamico. 9 am-Noon. Ph: 1-920-415-3000.