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2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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• BATON ROUGE, LA
  Every Saturday Morning: R.O.D.S. "Cruise Breakfast" at
  Rick's Burgers - Florida Blvd at Flannery Rd, Baton Rouge.
  7:00am till about 9:00am.
  Good, inexpensive food and free coffee!
  
  
  
• CRUISE NIGHTS:
  
  
  BATON ROUGE, LA
  Classic Chevy Club Cruise Night - Every first Saturday of the month at the Sonic Drive-In,
  Sherwood Forest Blvd & Old Hammond Highway.
  Lots of parking next to Sonic, starting time is 6:00
  
  
  
• HAMMOND, LA
  Golden Oldies Cruise Night - Every second Saturday of the month at Hobby Lobby parking lot on Hwy 190 in Hammond.
  
  
  
• GONZALES, LA
  Super Cruise Night - Every third Saturday of the month at Tanger Outlet Center in Gonzales.
  Sponsored by Gerry Lane Enterprises, 50/50, cold drinks, sound system, door prizes. $1.00 entry.
  



ROD RUNS AND CAR SHOWS:



MAY 2008



• VIDALIA, LA - May 8-10
  
  6th Annual "Cruising on the River" Open Show. Vidalia River Park, across the River from Natchez, MS in Vidalia, LA. www.rivercitybadboyz.com
  
  
  
• GALVESTON, TX - May 8-11
  
  Galveston Island Cruise and Car Show Thursday, May 8th- Sunday, May 11th, 2008 at Moody Gardens. Registration includes a goody bag, tee shirt, dash plaque, discount coupons and one free ticket to win a 1963 Mercury Meteor, 2 door coupe. Come join us for a week of fun in Galveston. There will be a live auction on Saturday with proceeds to benefit Breast Cancer Research. A scavenger hunt, specialty games, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, live music and a wipe-out board will keep car show participants and spectators entertained throughout the event. Awards will be announced on Sunday at the Awards Ceremony. Early registration is $40.00 (if received before April 25, 2008). Thur-Sat registration will be $45.00. For more information contact Ben Cline 409-201-4191 or 409-423-6502. Moody Gardens, Seven Hope Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77554
  
  
  
• VANCLEAVE, MS - MAY 10
  
  Fireman's Appreciation Day & 3nd annual Vancleave Pebble Bluff Creek Car Show. Held on the Vancleave High School Grounds, on Hwy 57. Registration 8 am - 11 am, Judging starts at 11:30am, Presentation of Awards 2:00 pm. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Trophy, Best of Show, Peoples Choice, Ladies Choice, 20 Award Plaques. Vancleave Volunteer Fire Dept Jaws of Life Demo, Master of Ceremony Bea Harrison. 50/50 drawing, Food and Drinks, Poodles skirts and 50's music. Registration only for Vehicles to be Judged. Early Registration Fee $25.00 - Additional Car $15.00. Must be received by April 30, 2008 Day of Event - $30.00 - Additional Car $20.00. Goody bags will be given with $5.00 food voucher - One per vehicle. Send Registration Form with payment to VMA - P.O. Box 5504, Vancleave, MS 39565. Entrants and participants by execution to the entry form release and discharge VMA and anyone else connected with the VMA from any and all know causes whatever that may be suffered by any participant to his or her person or property. To Participate or for further information - contact Perry Meyers 826-5792 - J. P. Fero - 826-1990 Deanna Cole Bickham - 826-5121 Funds Raised for the Vancleave Volunteer Fire Department. Sponsored by the Vancleave Merchants Association
  
  
  
• CLINTON, MS - May 10
  
  Show at the O 3rd Annual Show at the O.' Hosted by Big River Classics at O'REILLY AUTO PARTS, 700 Highway 80 East - Clinton, Ms. OPEN CAR SHOW for all makes and models (rain or shine). Awards for Top 10 Cars, Top 5 Trucks, and Top 5 Pre-49 Cars / Trucks with one Best of Show for one Car, one Truck & one Pre-49, Big River's favorite pick, O'Reilly's favorite pick, and a Club Participation award. Dash plaques and goody bags for first 100 entries, along with door prizes, 50/50 cash drawing, food and music entertainment.
  
  
  
• GADSDEN, AL - May 10
  
  Alabama NSRA Appreciation day Jeff 256-442-7780 or Lee 256-490-1219
  
  
  
• LUMBERTON, MS - May 10
  
  Annual "Day in the Park" Car, Bike and Truck show. the Lumberton Lions club will hold its annual Car, Truck, and Bike Show in Wood Hinton Park May 10 in Lumberton, Ms. Parade will begin at 9:00 am CMA will sponsor Bike Games and Blessing of the Bikes. Come enjoy a day of Family fun under the oak trees. For info contact Kent at 601 329 6996. Sponsored by Lumberton Lions Club Asapmedic2000@yahoo.com
  
  
  
• GULFPORT, MS - May 10
  
  5th Annual Navy Seabee Days Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show The show will be at the Gulfport, Mississippi Naval Construction Battalion Center, home of the Atlantic Fleet Navy Seabees. Cost is $25 and registration starts at 7 am. Thousands in giveaways, Best of Trophies, and 1st and 2nd place trophies in over 30 classes. SPL shootout and burn out contest also. Bring the family and join us for a day of great times. Any further questions email or call David at: david.fulcher2@navy.mil (228)365-1611
  
  
  
• HOUMA, LA - May 16-18
  
  11th Parade of Rods. Pre-49 Ramada Inn, 1400 West Tunnel Blvd. Houma, LA. 985 879-4871. Special Rates. Grand Prize $500. Friday night supper, Top 16, Special Awards, Saturday night Block Party, Long Distance, Auction. No trailered cars judged, but welcome. Info Jed 985 532-2777 or Oliver 985 537-7656 Mardi Gras Street Rods
  
  
  
• MONTGOMERY, AL - May 16-18
  
  28th Annual Super Chevy Show Tour. Info: 334-467-0043
  
  
  
• BILOXI, MS - May 17
  
  Hot Rod Saturday at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System. Veterans Blvd. Biloxi, MS. Awards plus VA Directors choice, VA Residents pick, and peoples choice. Dash plaques for all vehicles. Great Oldies music, 50/50 pot, games, free food for show participants, a fun day for the whole family. Registration times: 9am-11am Show hours: 9am-3pm. Proceeds go to the Biloxi VA Recreational Dept. Show sponsored by: the Coast Cruizers & the Pink Ladies. Info: Terry 228 392-6134 or Jimbo 228 596-0664
  
  
  
• PELAHATCHIE, MS - May 17
  
  2nd Crooked Creek Car Fest hosted by the Mid State Rodders. Saturday May 17 at Muscadine Park in downtown Pelahatchie, Ms. Awards: top 10 cars, top 10 street rods, top 3 custom cars, top 3 race cars, top 5 trucks, top 3 motorcycles, top 3 rat rods, top 3 projects, best of show, Mayor's choice, club participation, long distance, sponsor plaques. 10 a.m. til 2:30 p.m., dash plaques to first 100 entires, door prizes, music, food, shade, 50/50, poker run entry fee just $10; all through the park and streets of the small town of Pelahatchie Miss. just off I 20. For other info, contact Rickey Harrell 601-854-8032
  
  
  
• JACKSON, MS - May 17
  
  MCC Shake, Rattle, & Roll charity car show Jackson, MS location tba
  
  
  
• TALLADEGA, AL - May 17
  
  21st Annual Pontiac Car Show & now with all GM products. this is our 21st car show, it started as a Pontiac only car show and we added all gm products a few years ago, we will have goodie bags, door prizes, 50/50, awards in all classes. Golden Rule BBQ will be selling food and drinks and d j Ray will be spinning tunes all day 256-237-2039 webece@peoplepc.com
  
  
  
• D'IBERVILLE, MS (NEAR BILOXI) - May 23-24
  
  30th Annual "May Show". Coast Antique Auto & Motorcycle Show, hosted by the Antique Auto & Engine Club of MS at the City Hall complex in D'Iberville, MS. Vehicles newer than 1983 will be for display only. Registration from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on May 23. Friday night meal at 6:00 pm (2 tickets included with registration). Registration is 9 am to 11:00 am on May 24. Judging begins at noon; awards at 7:00 pm. Awards banquet at 6:00 pm (Tickets may be bought at registration upon arrival). Pre-registration is $20 for the 1st vehicle and $10 for additional vehicles. $25 registration after May 15, 2008. Information: 228-334-2256
  
  
  
• BELLE ROSE, LA - May 23-25
  
  4th Annual Cajun FFW Nationals. Info: 225-664-0996
  
  
  
• SPRINGFIELD, MO - May 23-25
  
  NSRA Nationals
  
  
  
• LAMAR COUNTY, MS - May 24
  
  Southwest Lamar Volunteer Fire Department fund raiser and open car show. May 24th, 2008.Starting at 9:00 A.M. at the Southwest Lamar VFD fire house located at the intersection of Purvis/Columbia Rd. and Bay Creek Rd. in Lamar county. Near Big Bay Lake, approx, 15 mi. West of Purvis and 18 mi. East of Columbia.$20.00 entry day of show, no pre-entry. Music, games, food, 50/50. Awards at 3:00 P.M. Spectator judging. Cruise on out to the country and help support this event for our volunteer fire fighters. For more info contact Red Smith @ 601-794-8716 or Bobby Rayborn @ 601-796-2443
  
  
  
• CODEN, AL - May 24
  
  Fourth Annual Backdraft Memorial Weekend Car Show Registration will be from 8:30am - 12:00 noon. Judging will start promptly at noon. Awards Ceremony will be at 3:30pm. Fees $15 per entry and $10 each additional. Vendor spots are available by calling (251)767-3304 or (251)604-5646. Trophies are awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place cars in each class. Specialty awards include: Best of show (original), Best of show (modified), Peoples choice (public vote) and Longest Distance Driven. Entertainment by Jenny Simms. Also will have a DJ. There are over 20 classes of cars as well as Motorcycles. We are located near Beautiful Dauphin Island and Bellingrath Gardens on the corner of Hwy 193 and Hwy 188 at the Alabama Port Volunteer Fire Department. For more information contact Glen Perry at (251)767-3304 or William Bosarge at (251)604-5646
  
  
  
• LOUISVILLE, MS - May 24
  
  Red Hills Festival Car Show open show, at First Baptist Church info Jerry McCullough at 662-773-9776, or 662-773-3921 jerrycolor@yahoo.com
  
  
  
• FORT WORTH, TX - May 24
  
  Sonic Classic Car Show 6:00-9:00pm. 8625 Camp Bowie West, Ft. Worth, Texas. 35+ Awards including Best of Show Car and Truck, Best Late Model, Under Construction, Special Interest, Managers Choice. Door prizes, 50 /50 pot, old time rockin’ roll music. FREE to the public, $10.00 to register, open class, everyone is welcome. All events are subject to change or weather conditions, profits go to D & D Christmas for Kids 2008 Project. Hosted by D & D Rockin’ Rods Classic Car Shows, call 817-797-1197 or visit www.DDRockinRods.com
  
  
  
• LAFAYETTE, LA - May 24
  
  Cajun Hot Rod Nationals. Info 337-988-7637 www.cajunhotrods.com
  
  
  
• BURLESON, TX - May 26
  
  Memorial Day Car Show (Monday) 12:00-4:00pm. 925 N. Burleson Blvd, Burleson, Texas. Lynn Smith Chevrolet, exit 38 Alsbury Road, will be the location of our Memorial Day Classic Car Show with FREE lunch for registered participants, Best Patriotic, 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies. We will have lots of fun, oldies rockin-n-roll music, door prizes, 50/50 pot and lots more! Kick back and enjoy this special day with us under covered parking. FREE to the public, $10.00 to register, open class, everyone is welcome. All events are subject to change or weather conditions, profits go to D & D Christmas for Kids 2008 Project. Hosted by D & D Rockin’ Rods Classic Car Shows, call 817-797-1197 or visit www.DDRockinRods.com
  
  
  
• MERIDIAN, MS - May 30 - June 1
  
  Dixie Rodders 7th Annual Car Show. Pre-1983 Car Show, awards given for top 15 trucks, top 25 cars many special awards. Lots of good food, music and automobiles. www.dixierodders.com 601-737-2725 cecwyatt@hotmail.com
  
  
  
• LOVELAND, CO - May 30 - June 1
  
  11th DuPont Colorado Nationals. The Ranch, Larimer Co. Fairgrounds. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru ‘72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 925.838.9876 www.good-guys.com
  
  
  
• CARROLLTON, GA - May 30 - June 1
  
  Spring Street Rod Fever Reunion. at the VFW Fairgrounds, 1625 Bankhead Hwy (166E), Carrollton, Georgia. Grand prize, 1948 Ford project car (came new as a Police car), Money Tree, 3 transmissions and many more prizes. Saturday night Cruise-in with live 50's Rock-n-roll band, womanless beauty contest. $15 pre registration before May 15, $20 there after. Free Vendor, swap meet, car corral, art's & crafts space. Free camping to participants. Information 770 634-0439
  
  
  
• RALEIGH, MS - May 31
  
  CRUSIN' into SUMMER '08 Car & Truck Show The Smith County Cruisers will host a car & truck show on May 31st at the Multi Purpose Building in Raleigh located on County Road 77 just off of Hwy 35 (across the road from the Hospice). Event time is 8:00am-3:00 pm. Awards will be presented for Top 20 Cars, Top 15 Trucks, Top 10 Pre ’49 and Top 5 Race Cars, Best of Show Car, Truck and Pre ’49, Top 3 Project, Best Club Participation and Long Distance award. Sponsor awards are also being giving out. Dash plaques and goody bags will be given to the first 100 entries. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Pre-Registration fee on or before May 20th is $15.00 for the first car / truck and $10.00 each addition vehicle. Day of show entry fee will be $20.00 each. Food vendor will be a fundraiser for Community Aid and Helping Hands Organization. So come enjoy the car show and purchase you a plate from the food booth to help a good cause. We also have vendor spaces and swamp meet area available. For more information contact: Max 601-405-7685 (day or night), Allen 601-896-4962, Ray @601-764-2854 (nights) or David 601-469-5450
  
  
  
• PLEASANTON, CA - May 31 & June 1
  
  15th Summer Get-Together Fairgrounds - Pleasanton. All years American Powered Cars & Trucks. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 925.838.9876 www.good-guys.com
  
  
  

JUNE 2008



• INDIANAPOLIS, IN - June 6-8
  
  20th Annual Hot Rod Nationals O'Reilly Raceway Park @ Indianapolis. Rods, Customs, Classics & Race Cars thru '72. Drags, Show 'n Shine, Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 925.838.9876 www.good-guys.com
  
  
• MUSCLE SHOALS, AL - June 6-8
  
  Muscle Shoals Rod Run
  
  
  
• TYLERTOWN, MS - June 7
  
  Walthall County Dairy Festival Car Show
  
  
  
• BOWLING GREEN, KY - June 13-15
  
  6th Annual Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion returns to Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Ky. A part of the Wally Parks Museum's "living museum," which works to bring to life the sights, sounds, and people who made history in the early days of drag racing, land speed racing and the golden age of American car culture.
  
  
  
• FLOWOOD, MS - June 13-15
  30th MSRA Dixie Run
  
  
  
• ATLANTA, GA - June 13-15
  
  2nd Annual NAPA Southern Nationals Atlanta Motor Speedway. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru '72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 925.838.9876 www.good-guys.com
  
  
  
• GULFPORT, MS - June 13-15
  
  Mustang show
  
  
  
• GADSDEN, AL - June 20-22
  
  Noccalula Rod Run
  
  
  
• BEAUMONT, TX - June 21
  
  Bringin' Back Memories Car Show Car show open to any street legal vehicle. Show hours 9AM-2PM Registration 9AM-11AM, judging starts at 11AM, awards at 2PM. Awards in 11 different classes along with at least 10 other special awards. Dash plaques & goody bags for the first 75 entries. $20.00 Pre registered, $25.00 day of show. All proceeds from show benefit The Humane Society of Southeast Texas. www.bringinbackmemories.com
  
  
  
• BILOXI, MS - June 21-22
  
  Scrapin' the Coast the Wildest Show on the Coast. Held at the MS Coast Coliseum & Convention Center on Hwy. 90 Biloxi, MS. Info 228 832-2688 www.scrapinthecoast.com
  
  
  
• NASHVILLE, TN - June 27-29
  
  3rd Annual Nashville Nationals LP Field, Tennessee Titan Stadium. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru '72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association (925) 838-9876 or www.good-guys.com
  
  
  
  JULY 2008
  
  
  
• DES MOINES, IA - July 4-6
  
  17th Annual 3M Heartland Nationals Iowa State Fairgrounds. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru '72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 925.838.9876 www.good-guys.com
  
  
  
• COLUMBUS, OH - July 11-13
  
  11th Annual Goodguys PPG Nationals Ohio Expo Center. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars &Trucks thru '72. Friday Nite Drags, Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 925.838.9876 www.good-guys.com
  
  
  
• ATHENS, AL - July 12
  
  20th Annual Greater Tenn. Valley Antique Car Show. First 500 will receive a free T- Shirt & dash plaque. Grand Prize a 1967 Mustang. Other prizes are a 350 Chevy engine, a 700R4 Transmission, Chrome Wheels, a Tin Lizy go cart, tools, tv's, DVD's, and much more. Info: 256-773-9652 L3craz@aol.com
  
  
  
• BOYLE, MS - July 19
  
  5th Annual Jamboree benefit car show Delta Classics auto club
  
  
  
• PUYALLUP, WA - July 25-27
  
  21st Pacific Northwest Nationals Puyallup Fair & Events Center. Rods, Customs & Classics thru '72. Friday Nite Drags, Show 'n Shine & Vendors. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association 925.838.9876 www.good-guys.com
  
  
  
• BATESVILLE, MS - July 25-27
  
  23rd Annual Catfish Run. Pre `49 event. info 662-429-7265
  
  
  
• MONTGOMERY, AL - July 26
  
  VW Meltdown 2008. info 334-361-8426 vintage66vw@yahoo.com
  
  
  
  AUGUST 2008
  
  
  
• LOUISVILLE, KY - August 1-3
  
  The "Big Daddy" - NSRA Street Rod Nationals
  
  
  
  

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