Car show calendar
May 8: World-class pop jazz singer and pianist Carol Welsman will debut “CARma,” a musical tribute to the history of the American automobile, at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago. One of the yearlong Concours Series of special events presented by the Concours d'Elegance of Chicago, the event benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities. Her 20-song album features a never-released 1947 song by Bobby and Cynthia Troup (Route 66) titled “My Convertible Cadillac.” For details, visit carolwelsman.com/carma or www.concourschicago.net.
May 17: MoPower Madness, annual Chicagoland Mopar Connection car show featuring many decades of Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth and AMC vehicles. Show starts at 8 a.m. with awards at 3 p.m., Bartlett High School, 710 Schick Road, Bartlett. For details, contact Pat McConnell at 70ek2bird@gmail.com or call (630) 987-9566.
May 23: Wheeling High School Car Show fundraiser for UPS, Downs and AVID, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 900 S. Elmhurst Road, Wheeling. For information, www.fullthrottlecarshows.com or call (847) 507-0903.
May 24: Fourth annual Chicagoland East All Wheel Show, Sweet Baby Ray's Restaurant, 800 E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village. A portion of entry fees/fundraising to benefit The Heart of a Marine Foundation. Registration: 10 a.m.-noon; 77 awards at 3:45 p.m. Enjoy 25 classes of cars, trucks and motorcycles for judged and participant voting. Fee: $15 preregistered for judged or participant voting, $20 for both; $5 more per vehicle on day of show. Class winners advance to a Championship Show on Sept. 27 for St. Jude. Visit Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports, BGVMotorsports.com or call (847) 235-6528.
May 31: Sunburst Corvette Club's annual “Strut Your Stuff” Car Show at Martin Chevrolet, 5220 Northwest Hwy., Crystal Lake. Event starts at 10 a.m. There will be an auction, music, food available, booths, fun for all and, of course, cars! For more information, visit sunburstcorvetteclub.com.
May 31: Best in Show Car, Truck and Motorcycle Fundraiser/Open House, City Limits Harley-Davidson, 2015 N. Rand Road, Palatine. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Benefits animal charities: The Buddy Foundation, Ceasers Heaven Rescue and Pits for Patriots. $10 registration and silent auction. Registration until noon or the lot fills. Awards at 2:45 p.m. Five, handcrafted awards available for vehicle registrants. Enjoy live music, vendors and free lunch while supplies last. Visit Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports or BGVMotorsports.com. For charity donation info, email Mary at BestinShowRescue@gmail.com.
June 6: Third annual Poplar Creek Church Jub!lee Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show, 300 Schick Road, Bartlett. Free show! Donations will be collected for Kids Against Hunger- Fox Valley. Registration is until lot is full or 3 p.m.; 20 awards at 4:45 p.m. Grass parking. goody bags and dash plaques to first 50 vehicles. Food, live music and vendors. Visit Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports, BGVMotorsports.com or call (847) 235-6528.
June 6: Maine East High School Car Show fundraiser for school-based health center, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2601 W. Dempster St., Park Ridge. In event of rain, alternate date is June 13. For information, www.fullthrottlecarshows.com or call (847) 507-0903.
June 7: Checkpoint Tires third annual Car Show, 723 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling (across the street from Stasek Chevrolet). All show cars enter Off George Road. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free to all spectators. Show car registration, $15, 8 a.m. to noon, includes one raffle ticket and a credit voucher for hot dog and a drink. Raffle prizes every hour. Also a 50/50 raffle and a grand prize raffle. Live Band with music provided by Harry Reinhart. Concessions provided by Famous Frankies.
June 7: The Original Skip's Car Show & Swap Meet moves to a new location. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock. Early-bird entry, 7 a.m. Indoor and outdoor sellers, show cars and cars for sale. For details, call (630) 340-4744 or visit www.skipsusa.com.
June 13: Second annual Vintage Auto Fest, sponsored by the Glen Ellyn Historical Society, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Stacy's Tavern Museum and the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., at historic Stacy's Corners. A wide selection of vintage vehicles will be displayed, free talks on vintage automobiles and Glen Ellyn auto history are offered in the History Center throughout the day. Bake Sale featuring homemade pie and other pastries and cookies, food and refreshments. The Blackhawk Chapter of the Studebaker Driver's Club and the Packards of Chicagoland are assisting with this event. To register, visit www.glenellynhistory.org, call (630) 469-1867 or email director@gehs.org.
June 20: Bobo's Gyros and Ice Cream Parlor, 4 to 9 p.m., 280 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills. In event of rain, alternate date is June 27. For information, www.fullthrottlecarshows.com or call (847) 507-0903.
June 21: North Shore Corvette Club and Libertyville Chevrolet's 15th annual Corvette, Chevy and Street Rod Father's Day Charity Car Show, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Libertyville Chevrolet, 1001 S. Milwaukee Ave. Proceeds benefit Veteran Charities and a food drive will benefit the Libertyville Township Food Pantry. DJ, food, vendors, goody bags, dash plaques, door prizes, raffles and 78 trophies offered. Registration open 6:30 to 10 a.m. Registration form available at www.northshorecorvetteclub.org. For information, email carshow@northshorecorvetteclub.org or call (630) 688-6767.
June 28: Gears & Ears 38 presented by Midwest Street Rod Association of Illinois, Kendall County Fairgrounds, Yorkville. Swap meet. Gates open at 7 a.m. Open to all cars and trucks. Pre-entry fee of $20 includes T-shirt and dash plaque. Free roasted corn and pop to all entrants. Music by 3-D Sound. For details, call Wayne at (773) 775-4696 or www.gearsandears.com.
June 28: Fifth Annual West Chicagoland All Wheel Show, Mr. C's Hot Dogs & More, 1350 E. Chicago Street, Elgin. A portion of the entry fees and fundraising to benefit Save-A-Vet. Registration: 10 a.m.-noon; 77 awards at 3:45 p.m. Enjoy 25 classes of cars, trucks and motorcycles for judged and participant voting. Fee: $15 preregistered for judged or participant voting, $20 for both, $5 more day of show. Class winners advance to Championship Show Sept. 27 for St. Jude. Visit Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports, BGVMotorsports.com or call (847) 235-6528.
June 28: Twin Peaks Car Show, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 781 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, In event of rain, alternate date is July 12. For details, www.fullthrottlecarshows.com or call (847) 507-0903.
July 1: Crusin' Antioch takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 1. Vehicles desiring to cruise to the final downtown location can assemble at Wal-Mart east parking lot, Route 173 and Deep Lake Road, between 5:30 and 6 p.m. Cruise will proceed north on Deep Lake Road to Depot Street, west on Depot Street to downtown Antioch. Reserved parking for participants will be along both sides of Main Street in downtown. This is a rain or shine event. For information, contact Mike Babicz at michaelbabicz@aol.com or call (262) 206-5465.
July 4: Mundelein Community Days Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show. Santa Maria del Popolo Church, on the corner of W. Crystal Street and Route 45. Registration from 9-11 a.m. or until lot fills. Awards at 12:45 p.m. $10 entry fee. Proceeds and fundraising will benefit the Mundelein Old #1 Fire Truck Restoration Fund. Twenty five awards. Dash plaques and giveaway bags to first 50 vehicles. Enjoy food, vendors, music and fun. For details, visit Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports, BGVMotorsports.com or call (847) 235-6528.
July 11: Third annual Mooseheart Car & Bike Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mooseheart Road at Route 31, two miles north of I-88 near North Aurora. All proceeds go to Mooseheart School. Sponsored by Fox Valley Corvette Club.
July 11: The Buffalo Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor, 2 to 7 p.m., 1180 W. Lake-Cook Road at Arlington Heights Road, Buffalo Grove. In event of rain, alternate date is July 18. For information, www.fullthrottlecarshows.com or call (847) 507-0903.
July 18: Church Creek DOGS (Doing Organization Goodwill from Seniors) Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show for St. Jude, 1250 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Registration, 9-11 a.m., $10 per vehicle. Awards at 12:45 p.m. Entry fees and auction table fundraising benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Giveaway bags and dash plaques to first 50 vehicles. Enjoy music, vendors, food and fun. For details, visit Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports, BGVMotorsports.com or call (847) 235-6528.
July 19: JD's Smokehouse BBQ Summer Car Show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 286 Rand Road in Arlington Plaza, Arlington Heights. For details, visit www.fullthrottlecarshows.com or call (847) 507-0903.
Aug. 2: Second annual Striped Pole Barber Shop free car show & cruise in, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., 4005 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Gift certificates from the Striped Pole to the first 50 drivers, $20 value. Trophies awarded at 1 p.m. to sponsor's choice, participant's choice and spectator's choice winners. Music by DJ, door prizes. For details, rumblingcars.com.
Aug. 8: UPS for Downs annual charity car show, Fuddruckers, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 436 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. For information, visit www.fullthrottlecarshows.com or call (847) 507-0903.
Aug. 16: JD's Smokehouse BBQ Summer Car Show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 286 Rand Road in Arlington Plaza, Arlington Heights. For details, visit www.fullthrottlecarshows.com or call (847) 507-0903.
Aug. 23: The Geneva Concours d'Elegance will celebrate the Art of the Automobile, featuring automobiles that were orphaned when their manufacturers went out of business, Jaguars and police cars. Also, a celebration of the 60th anniversary of Road America in Elkhart, Wisconsin, featuring race cars built in 1955 or earlier. More than 175 automobiles compete for the coveted “Benz” award. Cars are displayed 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Third Street, in Geneva's downtown business district. This year's benefactor is the LivingWell Cancer Resource Center. For information, visit www.genevaconcours.net or call (630) 584-3107.
Sept. 12: Hot Rods for Huntington's Disease, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Volo Auto Museum. Charity show with a Blues Brothers theme celebrating the film's 30-year anniversary. Live bands, silent auction, trophies and “beers and ears” (roasted corn on the cob). For details, contact Danielle Karlson-Perrott, Illinois chapter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America, (847) 529-3375, or email Hotrods4hd@gmail.com.
Sept. 13: JD's Smokehouse BBQ Summer Car Show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 286 Rand Road in Arlington Plaza, Arlington Heights. For details, visit www.fullthrottlecarshows.com or call (847) 507-0903.
Cruise nights
Buffalo Grove: Full Throttle Car Shows Cruise Night, Tuesdays, 5-8:00 p.m. beginning May 19, The Buffalo Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor, 1180 Lake-Cook Road (at the corner of Arlington Heights Road. Free small sundae with purchase of a dinner entree!
Hoffman Estates: Mondays, 6-9 p.m., Higgins Road at Barrington Square, next to Buona Beef. May 4 through end of September. All makes and models welcome. Music, food discounts. For details, call Ralph at (847) 921-7566.
Mount Prospect: 6-9 p.m. Saturdays, May 16 to Sept. 22, in the Metra lot, Route 83 and Northwest Highway. For details, visit mpdma.com.
Mundelein: Park On Park, Park Street, Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m., May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12 and Sept. 9. For details, visit parkonpark.com.
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