2012 Northwest Car Events Calendar • FEATURED SHOW ARCHIVES
Winter Rod & Speed Show to Feature Replica Movie Cars Plus Street Rods and More
The 2012 Winter Rod and Speed Show will be held at the Linn County Fair and Expo Center in Albany,OR on January 7th. The event will include a full size replica of "Tow Mater" inspired by a recent animated movie. Kids will be welcomed to get their picture next to the popular tow
truck.
The "Special Delivery T", the original Pharaohs Merc from "American Graffiti"movie and the wild “Ratty Caddy”, a souped up version of a 60’s east coast funeral parlor power car makes its debut at show. There will also be a Batcar replica and costume characters from the famous 60’s
TV show walking around the event.
The event also includes a salute to Woodburn Dragstrip, street rods, muscle cars, dragsters, funny cars, roadsters, custom trucks and antique cars.
A model car competition will also be contested at the show. Last year over 100 models were entered according to nationally known model car guru Ed January who will also be at the show. Modelers can enter there cars for free at the show.
Admission is just $7.00 and kids 10 and under are free. Parking is free courtesy of NAPA Auto Parts. Show hours are 9AM to 7PM, Saturday, January 7. Discount coupons are available at all NAPA stores and other area businesses. Car exhibitors who would like to display there car can
call Jim Billings at 503-930-7151 or Rich Bailey at 503-370-9164. Or go to www.capracing.com
Portland is the place to be over Labor Day Weekend with two major events. 2011 All British Field Meet:
Held at the Portland International Raceway from Friday, Sept 2 through Labor Day Sept 5, the All British Field Meet is just that. Vintage races, Land Rover Adventure rides, photo and art competition plus over 800 British vehicles.
In addition to cars and motorcycles built in England, there will be replica cars made in England with British components (e.g. Panther) and specialty cars with British chassi and running gear along with British bodied cars with American engines including conversions. There will be a British only Swap Meet on Sunday.
All events are held at Portland International Airport. More information can be found at www.abfm-pdx.com
SOVREN moves to Portland International Raceway for the 9th Annual Columbia River Classic.
Held in conjunction with the All British Field Meet, this historic racing event will provide lots of track time for race cars and drivers plus a great opportunity for spectator viewing of many interesting cars. This year's
event will feature a Formula Ford Festival in addition to all of the regular race groups. Held over the Labor Day weekend, racing will end early enough on Monday afternoon to allow you a safe drive home. Racers and enthusiasts will come from all over the Pacific Northwest and some coming from Canada.
All events are held at Portland International Airport. More information can be found at www.sovren.org
34th Annual Le May Car Show, Auction, Swap Meet Extravaganza
The annual open house that used to be hosted by the late Harold E. LeMay and his lovely wife Nancy at the family home site became a tradition for car enthusiasts over 33 years. This is the only day of the year where the public can still visit the home site with several hundred cars. It is part of the two-site show that is family oriented with so much to see and do. It is a must for car enthusiasts' "to do" list.
While the new LeMay Museum in Tacoma will house many of the cars when it opens to the public in 2012, now is the time to see so much more and at the place where it all began.
In addition to over 1,000 cars, there will be an auction, showcase of private collector cars and new this year, an automotive swap meet, all on the 80 acre Marymount Event Center grounds with both indoor and outdoor displays. There are collections of dolls, antiques, and other nostalgic memorabilia. Numerous vendors will also participate.
The Family Collection is renowned for its fun events, and your attendance at this year's annual event will be another unforgettable experience. Free parking, and shuttle buses take visitors between parking lots, and between Marymount and the family site, all for $10.00 per person ($5.00 for kids) and military with ID admitted free. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm, with collector cars admitted at 8:00 am to 9:00 am.
For details and directions, click here.
1974 Fascination - "Tomorrow's Car Today" at 2011 LeMay Show.
A showcase feature of the 2011 LeMay Family Collection car show will be the "Tomorrow's Car Today" - the 1974 Fascination. Fascination was created by Paul M. Lewis. His first attempt at building an automobile was a 1937 Airomobile Experimental Sedan. When financial backing was not forthcoming, the project ended with the one car.
Fascination was Lewis’ second attempt. In 1962 he formed a company in Lakewood, Colorado, called the Highway Aircraft Corporation and began designing a futuristic 130 mile-per-hour automobile called Fascination. Lewis built the prototype that was propeller-driven and had one wheel in front. During a demonstration at Bandimere Speedway, a prop failed, resulting in lawsuits, and ending that chapter of Lewis' auto adventure.
Car number two, a red and white model, with a Renault engine, was very similar to car number one. Car number three was nearly complete when the stockholders voted Lewis out of the company and at that point, production ceased. Car number three was completed in Lincoln and was displayed at the Los Angeles New Car Show in an attempt to get orders.
The Carpenter family owns three of these unusual cars (five prototypes were built over the years) and it is car number two, the snappy red and white model, that will be on display at the Le May Car Show on the 27th in Tacoma.
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British Columbia Hosts Studebakers on August 25-27 for
Can-Am Event
The fiercely loyal Studebaker owners and enthusiasts will gather for the annual Can-Am Event in New Westminster, British Columbia for the 2011 Pacific Can-Am Zone Meet, hosted by B.C. Coastal Chapter of Studebaker Drivers Club, on August 25-27.
The Studebaker Drivers Club has over 13,000 members internationally, and some 50 members in British Columbia who are organizing and hosting the event. The Studebaker Drivers Club Pacific Can-Am Zone includes the Yukon Territories, Alaska, British Columbia and Alberta north of the U.S.A./Canada border, and Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho on the American side of the border.
In addition, members of Avanti Owners Association, the Antique Studebaker Club and the Packard Club Members are invited to participate. In the past, participants have come from Australia, New Zealand, Scotland
outside of North America. On the North American continent, participants from eastern and southern U.S.A. and eastern Canada have joined the Can-Am event.
The event begins Friday evening with a wine tasting gala. Saturday will feature cars on display with first, second, and third place trophies will be awarded in all judged Studebaker classes as well as vehicle display, special interest item judging and display. Additional vehicles or special interest items entered after your first entry will be at $5.00 each.
Saturday evening concludes with a Champagne extravaganza followed by a semi-formal awards banquet.
Studebaker and Avanti owners and enthusiasts can find more information at www.studebaker.ca
The Second Annual Columbia River Concours d'Elegance Slated for Aug 7
Columbia River Concours d’Elegance holds its prestigious showcase of classic cars on August 7th at the beautiful and historic Officers Row at Fort Vancouver National Historic site.
Hundreds of rare and exotic cars as well as antique automobiles will be on display on Sunday, August 7, 2011, at the beautiful Officers Row located at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Last year was the first show held in Vancouver, with more than 100 cars featured and approximately 1,000 spectators.
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As in all Concours events, vehicles are judged for their historical accuracy, their technical merit, elegance and style. Awards for Best in Show, Best in Class, and Second and Third in Class will be presented. “Specialty Awards” may also be given for cars of unusual merit. Cars may be entered in nearly four dozen classes representing virtually all the classic and collectible marques.
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Visitors can expect to see such famous names as Jaguar, Bentley, Ferrari, Mercedes Benz, Alpha Romeo, Austin Healey, MG, Porsche, Triumph, Cadillac, Corvette, Lincoln, Morgan, and a host of others. Two classes also include Fire Apparatus and Commercial Vehicles, and Motorcycles and Scooters.
The venue is just across the river from Portland, Oregon making the event easily accessible for automobile enthusiasts from around the state or around the country.
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The event is a fundraiser with all net proceeds going to Rotary International scholarships and service projects.
The 2011 Columbia River Concours d’Elegance starts at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 7, on Officers Row in downtown Vancouver. The awards ceremony will take place at 2:30 p.m., and the show concludes at 4:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on the event website in advance for $8 for adults or at the gate for $10; admission is free for youth ages 12 and under.
For more information, www.columbiariverconcours.com
Celebrate Rumbles of Chrome Pipes and Classic Rock and Roll Music in the Far North.
Rock'n August, a summer-time tradition in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada, is an international car show and music festival beginning August 2nd and running through Saturday, August 6th.
Last year's saw 658 classic car entries from both sides of the border, and more than 50,000 people, making Rock'nAugust one of the largest events in mid-Canada. St. Albert is located northwest of Edmonton. Classics of the past is the focus of the cars and music at Rock'n August.
The soul of Rock'n August returns to carefree days of the past, remembering Elvis, Fats Domino, prom nights and sock hops make us appreciate what we had and yearn for again. But the past wouldn't be the past without the automobiles that are now classic, expensive and treasured by their owners. One cannot look at them without memories of the past flooding back and in the distance, the sound of Rock and Roll.
St. Albert's Rock'n August is supported by a partnership of the area Cosmopolitan Clubs, St. Albert Cruisers, and theSt. Albert Chamber of Commerce and serves as a fundraiser for the Alberta Diabetes Foundation.
Visitors to Rock'n August come from throughout Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Washington, Idaho and Montana - truly making Rock'n August an international car show.
For more information - www.rocknaugust.com
The week's schedule includes:
Tuesday Morning August 2nd, 7-9AM: The St. Albert Inn & City TV serve up a free pancake breakfast and live broadcast to begin the busy week.
Tuesday Evening August 2nd, 6-10PM:
Tuesday night brings fun and excitement to the parking lot of the Apex Casino. The Casino has become the favorite spot for the cars to gather every Tuesday night from the beginning of July until the end of august. Rock N August week brings out over 600 vintage cars to St. Albert and the Apex Casino. A great time with fun prizes and music of the fifties and sixties.
Wednesday Morning August 3rd, 7-9AM: Holes Enjoy Centre has come on board this year to sponsor their first Pancake breakfast at their brand new garden centre. Wednesday Evening August 3rd, 6-9PM: Gateway Village Plaza for the best Car Roadeo this side of Texas. This event is sponsored by A &W and Tim Horton's Restaurant restaurants. A rally course is setup in the parking lot of the Plaza to test the driver’s skills and accuracy in a series of drills. Prizes and the bragging rights of the night.
Wednesday Evening August 3rd, 6-10PM: The Rink Sports Grill provides Beer Garden and more cars.
Thursday Morning August 4th, 7-10AM: CIBC- North has invited us all out Thursday morning for a free Pancake Breakfast in support of Rock’n August. Everyone is welcome whether your car is a classic now, or a classic of the future.
Thursday Evening August 4th, 6-9PM: The Fountain Tire Store, sponsor since year one, hosts mini show and shine plus showcase of their state-of-the-art facility. Packed with fun and entertainment for all ages.
Thursday August 4th 10PM-12AM-Gates Open At 8:00PM: "Night at the Drive-In" Four sponsors, DKC Sparklean Group, Servus Credit Union Plasce and Service Credit Union team up to host the second annual Rock'n August "Night at the Drive-In". A huge blow up screen over 3 stories high with radio broadcast sound will be set up at the Servus Place west parking lot for a drive-in showing of the classic, Back to the Future! A donation to ADF of $10.00 per car is your ticket in to what promises to be a huge addition to RNA. Hotdogs, popcorn and pop will be available. A whole new generation will be able to experience the drive-in as it used to be.
Friday Afternoon August 5th, 12-6PM: Friday starts out with a registration booth at The Apex Casino. All car owners have an opportunity to register their car for the Friday Night Cruise & the Saturday show and shine.
Friday Afternoon August 5th, 12-6:30PM: Once registered for the Friday Night Cruise you can stage at our starting point in the South Parking lot of the Apex Casino. The Apex Casino is a presenting sponsor of Rock'n August provides their parking lot to stage the Friday night cruise to downtown St. Albert where up to 15,000 St. Albert and area residents view the street dance of the fifties and sixties style entertainment from the The Sensational Hot Rods and street dance.
Friday Evening August 5th, 8-11PM: The Friday night street dance in downtown St. Albert is sponsored by The St. Albert Chamber of Commerce & Standard General.
Saturday August 6th, 10AM-3PM: In the setting of Lions Park, the Show and Shine has become one of the major events of Western Canada. This car show is major fundraiser for the Alberta Diabetes Foundation.
Saturday August 6th, 6:00pm-Close: A Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction will wrap up the week of events. The theme for the night will be dress in your best 50's or 60's clothing or just come as you are for all the fun that you can remember of these fun and simple days. Ticket info on the website. The band will be the Sensational Hot Rods.
Sunday August 7th Final Round Rock'n Poker Championship Starts 1:00 pm:
For more information about St. Albert's Rockn'August, visit www.rocknaugust.com
This joint's been jump'n since 1917
It's far out, and it's modest, but these folks have fun!
Re-live the Fabulous 50's as we 'Rock Around The Clock' at the Historic Wauconda Community Hall In Wauconda, WA on Saturday, July 16th, 2011. The Car Show will run from Noon until 5:00 PM followed by the Sock Hop from 6 until 11 PM. Refeshments and Prizes! Come as you are or dress for the 50's! Bring your steady Guy or Gal. The Wauconda Community Hall is one mile North of Hiway 20 on Toroda Creek Road in Wauconda, Washington. $ 10.00 Pre-registration fee. Space is limited. Call 509-486-0709 for more info. Be there or be square!
Yeah?.., So maybe we ARE out in the middle of nowheresville, but this joint has been hopp'n for over 90 years! Click Here for some history of the Wauconda Community Hall. Check out the website for more fun links about the Fabulous Fifties. Whether you go to the show or not, these will take you back in time!
On the other end of the scale is the Goodguys' 24th Pacific Northwest Nationals held on July 22-24.
One of the largest car show events in the Pacific Northwest is the Goodguys' Car Show, Swap Meet, held at the Puyallup Fair & Event Center, Puyallup, WA. The event begins with the Friday Night Drags at Pacific Raceways. Gates open at noon with timed runs beginning at 2:00 pm and eliminations at 5:00 p.m. Special parking for All National Registered Cars.
The car show features over 2,500 rods, customs and classic cars through 1972 indoors and outdoors, with a model and pedal car show, pinstripers brush bash. In addition, a swap meet, a "cars for sale" corral, a Thursday Poker Run and a TGIF party round out the festivities.
For more information, www.pacificnorthwestnats.com
July 4 - Fort Lewis, WA; Classy Chassis Car Show
Celebrate Independence Day at the Classy Chassis Car Show held at Joint Base Lewis McChord as part of Freedom Fest. A family affair at its best complete with fireworks, food, carnival rides and more.
Here’s an opportunity to show your car, motorcycle or bike on Monday, July 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The event is held on base at the beautiful Memorial Stadium Park, on the grass and near the beer garden and entertainment stage. Admission is free to spectators but Car Registration fee is $ 12.00 with the first 200 entries receiving dash plaques and goody bags.
Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each of these categories: Street Rod, Classic Stock (pre-1941), Classic Stock (1941- 1969), Open Class (1970 - present), Muscle Car, Mustang, Corvette, Low Rider, Custom, Truck Custom, Truck Stock, Orphan Car and Motorcycle. There is also a special Custom Bicycle category for those 16 or younger, People’s Choice and Best of Show awards.
The event culminates with a free show from Gary Sinese and the LT Dan Band at 6:30 and spectacular fireworks at full dark (usually tenish).
Interested participants can call 253-967-3728 or 360-458-0856 or CLICK HERE
Car Show Part of Freedom Fest
The Classy Chassis Car Show is part of the Freedom Fest, an all-day family 
oriented event that features carnival rides, live family-friendly entertainment on the main music stage, roving entertainers, a Classy Chassis car show, and the “Kids World” children’s stage featuring performances throughout the day. This celebration is open to the public.
The July 4th celebration will feature an evening Independence Day program at Cowan Stadium. At 9 p.m. the installation will present its annual “Salute to the Union” ceremony followed by a concert performance by the 56th Army Band. After 10 p.m., the program will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display that is clearly visible to the base and surrounding communities.
Gates open at 11 a.m. for the general public, and will remain open until 10 p.m. (attendees who are already on base may remain until the conclusion of the fireworks).
Do check the websites or Joint Base Lewis McChord for security and access information so you are prepared. More information here.
HIGH LAKES CAR CLUB TO HOST 13th ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW
The HIGH LAKES CAR CLUB is a group of people who have a common bond, in that they just love old cars! They started with about six people back in 1975 who met at the Gilchrist Restaurant, and later moved the meetings to LaPine for the convenience of more members.
The Club now has 50-plus members, who come from as far as Crescent Lake, and still share the passion of owning -- driving, working on, and talking about -- classic cars. But, they also have a great sense of Community, contributing to many local organizations from proceeds of their annual Car Show and annual Swap Meet. They have supported the Boys & Girls Club, LaPine Park & Rec, American Red Cross, LaPine Christmas Baskets, LaPine Senior Center, the Community Kitchen, Family & Community Together, Future Business Leaders of America (LaPine High School), Little Deschutes Grange…and many others.
On Saturday, June 25th they will be hosting their 13th Annual “SHOW-N-SHINE” Classic Car Show. This event will take place at the LAPINE SENIOR ACTIVITY CENTER on Huntington Road (next to Bi-Mart), from 9:00am to 4:00pm. You will see all makes and models of classic cars, from 1920’s up to 1975 - Lots of ‘50s and ‘60s cars, and classic LIVE MUSIC by Ed Criss & his band!
There will be awards & trophies for 1st & 2nd place in all classes, plus Best in Show, People’s Choice, and a prize for the club with the most entries. There will be a “50/50” drawing -- always a big hit! Lots of raffle prizes, including several CASINO PACKAGES, & various types of raffle baskets. This year the specialty raffle will be a 1971 CHEVROLET ¾ TON PICKUP (4-speed, 350 V8 engine) with tickets at $5 each. Yes…it runs great! Tickets will be sold all day for all raffles, with drawings throughout the day, until all prizes are gone.
The Valve Cover Races are a very popular part of the fun for young and old, and this year there will be a separate prize for the children’s division. Just build a race car from a valve cover and you could win! Information & rules for building a valve cover car are in the entry form packet. The “Engine Blow” pool is another event that everyone enjoys, with a cash prize for one lucky person. There will also be show tee shirts and hats for sale.
The great “Flame-On Catering” Staff at the Senior Activity Center will offer breakfast and lunch at very reasonable prices, and an “Ice Cream Social”. Outside, they will have a barbeque with hamburgers and hot dogs, plus a Beverage Court. Lots of fun for the whole family -- SEE YOU THERE!
For ENTRY FORMS or INFORMATION, please call NaDynne at (541) 536-5691 or Roger at (541) 536-9336
Contact Info:
High Lakes Car Club
P.O. Box 2905
LaPine,OR 97739
541 536 5691
highlakescarclub@msn.com
"Cruisin the Drag" in Great Falls, Montana has fun for all the family
The town goes all out with a variety of events and activities in downtown Great Falls beginning Friday night (6th) with the Downtown Association and Fisher Radio sponsoring the lst Annual Pub Crawl where visitors can enter to win a trip for 2 to the Pendleton Roundup. There is also an Art Walk on Friday evening.
The Cruisin The Drag Car Show opens to the public at 10:00 am following early registration at 10:00 a.m. next to Bennett Motors on 8th and Central Avenue. Over 600 vehicles of all years, makes and models - some never shown in Montana before. Included are cars, trucks and motorcycles. The show closes at 5:00 p.m.
Trophies awarded in the following categories: Best 40s and Older Classic; Best 50s Classic; Best 60s Classic; Best 70 Classic; Best Teen Owned; Best Survivor; Judges Choice; Best Interior; Best Contemporary Classic, Best Paint, and Best Rat Rod. $300.00 cash prizes will be awarded to the Best of Show winners.
Great Falls High School Motor Sports Club will again present a Student’s Choice Award. There is also a For Sale car corral available.
The Children's Museum of Montana will have free admission all day with Hot Wheels Races and many other fun car activities for children of all ages.
Whether rain, shine, snow, sleet or wind, enjoy a fun filled weekend in Great Falls, Montana. Event information and forms available at www.cruisinthedrag.com or call Bennett Motors at 406 727 2100.
Where they crank up the music, put out the red carpet,
and leave a little room on the dance floor.
It's called "Lost in the '50s"
This is the year of the Doo Wop and more with Sandpoint, Idaho's "Lost in the '50s" three day weekend.
What's this to do with cars. Plenty if you like to party with music, dances, parades and shows, plus the 22nd Aspirin Run, then you'll want to be in Sandpoint over the May 19-22 weekend. The legendary Rock N Roll VII, called the party of the year, kicks off the weekend with Doo Wop and Rock N Roll concert on Thursday evening.
Friday evening begins with a vintage car parade followed by a street dance, then Saturday collector cars take over downtown with a show featuring 500 cars from nearly every corner of the country. Another '50s dance takes place Saturday event. To help everyone recover, there is the Aspirin Rally-Run on Sunday morning for both runners and car guys and gals - not in the same lane, fortunately.
Sandpoint is somewhere between Coeur d'Alene and Canada in Idaho's panhandle and well worth the drive for this fun weekend of fun. For complete details, Lost in the '50s Or go to www.sandpoint.com
SUNNYSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Show N Shine - March 12
Getting kids involved in car shows in Sunnyside, WA began in 2005. Despite the rain and wind, 135 collector cars, many owned by the students, gathered for the first high school Show 'N Shine. The event raised $3,000 for the senior class graduation party, and has become an annual tradition since. 
"It began as an opportunity for our family to set up a show whose proceeds go toward the graduation party at Sunnyside High School. It was not only a great fund raiser, but it was a chance to share how important this hobby was to us as a family and encourage our long time car friends to interact with students" stated Kim Morris, who continues as one of the show organizers. Parent Lisa DeRuyter chairs the event, though many of the students, even without cars, help with the show.
SHS student Trey Serl holds the winning trophy for Favorite Muscle Car-Student Entry with his 1970 Chevelle. Trophies were made by the metal shop students at SHS.
Activities at the Show-N-Shine include music, raffles, 50/50 cash prize drawing, breakfast and lunch concessions, car show T-shirt sales. fun and (weather permitting) sun! Each Category Receives A Trophy Custom Made By The SHS Metal Shop Class: Favorite Import, Favorite Modern, Favorite Muscle Car (Adult Entry), Favorite Muscle Car (Student Entry) - Favorite Classic (Adult Entry), Favorite Classic (Student Entry) - Favorite Topless (Convertible) Favorite "Git-R-Done" (Vehicle Still Being Worked On), "Best Of Show" and more For complete list, see website under "Awards"
The 2011 Sunnyside High All-School Show & Shine is held at the school football field on Saturday, March 12th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Admission fee is $2.00 students and $3.00 for adults. Kids under 5 are free. Registration begins at 10:00 am. Fees for students are $5.00 per entry and adults are $10.00. Includes 2 admissions. All funds support the senior class party fund.
Information available at: 509 837 3778; roadstermom@embarqmail.com. Website: http://www.angelfire.com/shs.carshow
(Editors Note: We want to know about other student shows or events where student cars are welcomed. Write calendar@upfrontimages.com)
