Car Show Calendar

Lone Wolf Car Club

This page features Central Kentucky and Ohio cars shows.

The "Parkette Drive In" has been a Lexington landmark since 1951. Every Friday night it drew a large gathering of old cars, street rods, muscle cars, and motorcycles for friendship, great burgers (try the Poor Boy), chicken boxes, and root beer floats.

Sadly, it was not open for business on January 13th. The sign on the door says it is only temporary. Owner Tom Parker could not be reached for comment. Richard Wilkins, who owned the business from 1984 to 1995, said it was "quite possible" he might reopen the restaurant.

UPDATE: The Parkette has reopened! After a remodeling of the dining room/kitchen new owners have reopened this great Lexington establishment in May. The food is even better than before and the Friday night cruises are back!

Cruise Year 2004 "Charlie Napier" Car Shows in the Central KY area.

Charlie is the D.J. with the most music, games, prizes and fun!

Make five shows and be one of the first 150 cruisers to receive the DJ Buddy Badge

For the latest cruise dates check Charlie's Web Site (updated weekly during the cruisin’

season) at: DJ Charlie Napier's Cruise Schedule for Central KY

Cruise Year 2004 "The Iceman" Car Shows in the Central KY area.

Cruise with the "Iceman" and "Miss Elizabeth"

For the latest cruise dates check the Iceman's Web Site (updated weekly )

at: The Iceman

Somernites Cruise

Beautiful and historic downtown Somerset, Kentucky is home to Somernites Cruise which is held on the fourth Saturday of each month April-October, rain or shine. The show and shine portion of the event starts at 2:00 PM and ends at 8:00 PM while the actual cruise begins at 8:00 PM and continues until???

Somernites Cruise is a non-judged event open to all antique and classic show cars and trucks as well as muscle cars, street rods and highly modified late models only! This event offers you, the car owner, the opportunity to meet and enjoy being with other car enthusiasts as well as spectators while discussing and reminiscing about the cars on display.

At Somernites Cruise, you will enjoy a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere with great cruisin' music throughout the downtown area. We encourage you and your friends to bring lawn chairs and sit by the street to watch hundreds of beautiful show cars as they enter the show area. Feel free to come early and stay late!

There are door prizes for participants as well as giveaways and games throughout the day. A variety of food vendors are on hand when you are ready to eat and remember to check out all the great automotive-related vendors on hand as well! Should you want to do a little shopping outside the downtown area, a shuttle bus leaves every hour to take you to local shopping centers.

2004 Cruise Schedule (rain or shine!)

APRIL 24th

MAY 22nd

JUNE 26th

JULY 24th

AUGUST 28th

SEPTEMBER 25th

OCTOBER 23rd

For more info visit their official website at:

www.somernitescruise.com

June 4,5,& 6, 2004:

Kustoms of America (KOA) 10^th Annual "Double Date" car show, Boone County Fairgrounds, Florence/Burlington, KY. Open event: all Rods, Kustoms, & Classics welcome. If it's modified, restyled, or restored, bring it on and have fun. Live entertainment all weekend! American Graffiti Sat. night. Louisville Lead with variety acts all weekend including the Daytones, Big Elvis Impersonator, Renegade Dancers, and more. FREE DINNER Saturday night for all registered vehicles at the fairgrounds! Swap meet, new parts vendors, great food, great fun, games, awards (many classes). Headquarters Motel: Knights Inn, Florence KY 1-800-210-9759 (special room rates). For more info call Phyllis Haynes (513) 683-4072 or KOA main office: (615)-885-1279. $20 pre-registration postmarked before may 6 receives $5 discount on event shirt, after May 6 and at the gate: $25.00. Visit their web-site at: www.kustomsofamerica.com.

Click here to Pre-Register for the "Double Date" show online.

June 17, 18, 19, & 20

NHRA 2nd National Hot Rod Reunion, Beech Bend Raceway - Bowling Green, KY. Classic racing competition featuring vintage front-engine Top Fuelers, Gassers, A/FXers, Super Stockers, and exhibition vehicles. More info as it becomes available on this event.

July 9, 10, & 11, 2004:

Goodguys 7th Nationals at the Ohio Expo Center (Ohio State fairgrounds) in Columbus, Ohio. This one gets bigger and better each year with over 6000 Rods, Customs, Classics & Street Machines thru '72. Lots of vendors, a large swap meet, arts & crafts, shows, seminars, food & more.

Click here for a list of 2003 Goodguys events and online registration.

August 5, 6, 7, & 8, 2004:

The 35th NSRA Annual Street Rod Nationals, at the fairgrounds in Louisville, KY. This is the largest Street Rod Show in the country, with over 12,00 registered Street Rods. Over 250 vendors, flea market and a new '30 Ford Roadster Pickup built by Cornhusker Rod & Custom will be given away Saturday at 3:30 PM (must be registered and have your street rod on the fairgrounds to win). Lots to do and lots to see, if you’re into Street Rods this is the place to be. For more info contact NSRA at 901-452-4030, or visit their website listed below:

Click here 2002 NSRA events and entry form.

August (Dates TBA), 2004:

Ted and Thelma Gibson's Banks of the Cumberland Show and Rib Feast. Pre-register for $14.00 (15.00 day of the show) and be eligible to win $500.00 in cash---1 hundred dollar prize--6 fifty dollar winners--5--twenty dollar winners. Saturday night is Fun Night --come anytime this evening. If you play an instrument, come and join in. They'll furnish the hot dogs and Marshmallows. Sunday opens at 9:00am, everyone attending gets an award (If you're not in the best or top 50 you get a plaque with a picture of you and your vehicle). Worlds largest BBQ grill, lots of food, beautiful site on the banks of the Cumberland river. Three large tents for your pleasure (if you want to camp Saturday night). Free Sunday breakfast served with country ham or sausage biscuits, fresh fruit and beverages. The feast starts at 1:00pm with baby back ribs, smoked sausage, chicken, hamburgers, baked beans, potato salad, slaw, dinner rolls & buns, along with fresh fruit--drinks included with meal all for just $6.00 a meal. Ice cold watermelon feast at 3:00pm- it's free!!! Follow the signs from us 25 east at Barbourville to the car show area....the best that's ever been.......The Lone Wolf C.C. will be staying at the Quality Inn in Corbin (exit #29 off I-75), phone for reservations- 606-528-4802. Mail your pre-registration to Elaine Rogers, HC 73, Box 270, Barbourville, KY 40906.

Sept. 23, 24 & 25, & 26, 2004:

The 2004 Ducktail and James Dean Run. Two major runs close enough to cruise from event to event. You’ll see it all here: rods, customs, muscle cars, flamers, dragsters and Count Kennedy. With vendors, flea market areas, music, entertainment, and a junk food selection second only to the Millersport Corn Festival, this is THE place to be. We have some rooms reserved in Gas City, IN, but there are other motels in the vicinity if you need a room.

Click here for Registration Form for James Dean Run 2004

October (Dates TBA), 2004:

"Boonesborough Boogie Nationals ‘2004". Registration Friday noon - 5, Saturday 9 - 5, Sunday 9 - 1. Friday poker run at 3 pm. Fort Boonesboro State Park, (I-75 to exit 95 and follow the signs to the park). The largest local car show in KY with almost 900 cars in 2001. Sponsored by the "Southern Knights of Kentucky" car club, a $15 pre-registration includes a t-shirt, dash plaque, goodie bag, and two tickets to the Saturday night supper. Top 125 (1975 & up-25, 100 for pre 1974), One $500 Dollar giveaway to a Pre-Registered Vehicle-----five $100 CASH Giveaways all Weekend (must be present to win) --President's Choice Award--3 Club Participation Plaques Awards--Long Distance $50. Music by D.J. Charlie Napier, a beautiful location, over 50 vendors, and lots of food make this a great car show with Valvoline as a major sponsor. All proceeds after expenses go to the Ronald McDonald House (over $90,000 donated from past shows!). Call Art Bigelow at 1-502-863-3960 or Donna Haggard 1-502-875-8319. Pre Registration must be received by September 16th, 2002 (no exceptions) free T-shirt for Pre-Registered Vechicles Only. Help make The Boonesboro Boogie Nationals 2004 break the 1000 car mark!