Car show calendar

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 23: Grayslake Midnight Flea Market and Cruise Night, 3 p.m.-midnight Saturday, May 23, at Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Admission is $7. Free parking. Visit zurkopromotions.com.

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: Lambs Farm Champion Car Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, May 31, Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. Music, prizes and trophies. All makes and models of cars, trucks and bikes welcome. Show car participants gates open at 9 a.m. Registration: $15 donation to Lambs Farm by May 20, or $20 at the gate. www.lambsfarm.org/marquee-events/charity-car-bike-show.

May 30: Village of Norridge Car Show in conjunction with Divine Savior Parish, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, 7740 W. Montrose Ave. Registration, 8 a.m.-noon. For information, www.fullthrottlecarshows.com.

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 6: Hampshire Cruisin' Into Summer, 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 6, State Street between Jackson and Washington streets. Car show and fun fair. DJ, hula hoop contest, face painting, 50/50 raffle, celebrity pie toss, bounce house, entertainment, scavenger hunt. Car show registration 3 to 4 p.m., $15. For details, hampshirechamber.org.

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: 15th annual Benefit Ride, 9 a.m. Sunday, June 7, JD Bootlegger's, 25491 W. Old Grass Lake Road, Antioch. Event features a 100-mile motorcycle ride through Lake and Kenosha counties, chances to win cash and other prizes, live music, lunch, vendor booths, and more. Tickets purchased at wingsprogram.com, or call Nikki at (847) 519-7820, ext. 233. Registration is $20; register early and get entered to win prizes.

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 7: Greater Chicago Classic Chevy Charity Car Show, Hoffman Estates. Buona Beef and the Barrington Square Town Center Merchants, 2352 W. Higgins Road. Registration, $15, 9 a.m.-noon Sunday; awards at 2 p.m. All makes and models welcome. Top 50 car awards. DJ music, 50/50 raffle, participant judging. Portions of proceeds to American Cancer Society. For more information, contact Joe at (847) 712-4539 or Al at (815) 347-1535.

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 13: Summer Challenge Car Show, Mullen's Bar & Grill, 3080 Warrenville Road, Lisle. proceeds benefit Operation Support our Troops. Registration, $15 or $20 day of show, 9-11 a.m.; 28 awards at 3 p.m. Music, food and drinks. Open to all makes and models. For information, visit www.WindyCityGoats.org.

June 19: Rolling Meadows Cruise Night/Farmers Market/Block Party: 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 19, Community Church of Rolling Meadows, Kirchoff and Meadow drives. Classic cars, farmers market, food trucks, market vendors, law enforcement vehicles, kids activities, music. www.ci.rolling-meadows.il.us.

June 20: Second annual Elk Grove RotaryFest Car Show, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, June 20, Elk Grove High School, Lions Drive at Elk Grove Boulevard. All proceeds to benefit the Mead Food Pantry. www.elkgroverotaryfest.com.

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 24: MainStreet Libertyville's Classic Car Show, 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, and July 15, Milwaukee Avenue and Church Street. Vintage cars and trucks, 25 years and older, will be displayed. Local band, Downhome Sophisticates, provides music. If you wish to display a car, use the Brainerd entrance. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

June 27: Fifth annual Elim Benefit Car Show, Palos Heights. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 13020 S. Central Ave. Classic, muscle, antique cars, trucks and motorcycles. Register in May, $15; June, $20. Includes an arts & crafts Show, a Kids Zone and a tour of Elim School. DJ and food concessions. Proceeds benefit Elim Christian Services. Sponsored by Scott's Garage Inc., Alsip. For information, call (708) 396-2082 or visit www.scottsgarage.net/elimshow.

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 2: Geneva Classic Car Show, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 2, courthouse parking lot, 4th and James, Geneva. See antique, custom-built, muscle, and sport cars. Music and food. Downtown shops, pubs and eateries open late. genevachamber.com.

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 5: Antique Car Show, 11 a.m. Sunday, July 5, Blackberry Farm, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Show features wide variety of cars. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org. Free with admission to Blackberry Farm, $4.50-$8.

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 15: MainStreet Libertyville's Classic Car Show, 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Milwaukee Avenue and Church Street. Vintage cars and trucks, 25 years and older, will be displayed. Local band, Downhome Sophisticates, provides music. If you wish to display a car, use the Brainerd entrance. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

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: Antique and Vintage Car Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 19, Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St. Antique cars will be on display in the museum's parking lot. elginhistory.org. Donations welcome.

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.

July 26: Culver's of Palatine Summer Car Show, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1765 N. Rand Road. Registration 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For information, www.fullthrottlecarshows.com.

July 26: Blue Oval Performance Car Club Show & Shine Car Show, Highland Park. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Highland Park Ford-Lincoln, 1333 Park Ave West. Open to all collector car and special interest vehicles. $10 donation (optional) to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Four participants choice and four spectators choice trophies, goody bags and dash plaques for the first 150 cars. For details, contact Jerry Robbin at (847) 997-8624 or jerry@jerryrobbin.com.

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. 6: It's Thursday Concert and Car Show, 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at William E. Brook Memorial Entertainment Center, 902 Skidmore St., Antioch. The car show starts at 5 p.m. and a concert featuring The Blooze Brothers starts at 7:30 p.m. Bring a picnic and lawn chairs. antioch.il.gov.

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. 9: Hanover Park Car and Motorcycle Show, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at the Metra station parking lot, Barrington Road and Lake Street. The event benefits the Hanover Park Community Resource Coalition to raise funds for youth programs. www.Hpil.org.

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: 29th annual British Car Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Participant registration, $20; $25 on day of show until 12:30 p.m. Prizes are awarded. Sponsored by the British Car Union. With more than 500 vehicles, this is one of the largest celebrations of British automotive design and engineering in the United States. In addition to the cars, the festival features a variety of classic car parts vendors, presentations, tech workshops, authentic British food and new car dealers showcasing the latest imports from Great Britain. Spectator admission is free, with donations encouraged for Shelter Inc., which provides housing and services for abused and neglected children. For details, www.britishcarunion.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

Antioch: Second and fourth Thursday Night Cruise In at Cuda's Bar & Grill, 27045 Grass Lake Road, from 6-9 p.m., by BGV Motorsports. Enjoy music, food specials, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award, and fundraising for Home of the Sparrow. More info: BGVMotorsports.com.

Barrington: Starts 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 28 to Aug. 27, on South Cook Street in the Village Center. Classic cars, local food, entertainment and giveaways. Different cars featured each week. See website for complete list. (847) 304-3355; www.barrington-il.gov.

Bloomingdale: Daily Herald Cruise Nights, Stratford Square Mall, Wednesdays, June 17, July 15 and Aug. 19. Matt Avery's pick to appear in his Classic Recollections column in the newspaper. Children's activities. Free to register vehicle at events.dailyherald.com.

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!

Cary: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 3 to Aug. 26, West Main Street and Jandus Road off Route 14. Various car themes throughout the summer. Call Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce at (847) 639-2800 or carygrovechamber.com.

Hawthorn Woods: 5 p.m. Fridays, June 12, July 17, Aug. 14, Sept. 11, Community Park, 5 Park View Lane. Open for pre-1980 stock cars, any year exotic cars and any year modified cars. Cars should enter at the public works facility off Old McHenry Road. Exotic and classic cars are welcome to park, show off to compete for best car. Parking opens at 5 p.m., with trophy presentations at 8 p.m. Also, live music and food vendors. vhw.org.

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.

Lake Zurich: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 3. Main Street downtown. See 100 to 150 vehicles. Other highlights include music, food and more. Trophies awarded, car trivia and raffle prizes. rumblingcars.com.

Lake Zurich: Cruise In at Culver's, 645 N. Rand Road, from 6-9 p.m. May 26, June 23, July 28, Aug. 25 and Sept. 22. Enjoy music, prizes, great food, dash plaques and a Top Vehicle Award. Fundraising for Charity of Choice, Mount St. Joseph. More info: BGVMotorsports.com.

Libertyville: Car Fun on 21: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, May 20, June 24, July 15, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16, on Church Street, downtown Libertyville. Bands: Kevin Spica (May), Downhome Sophisticates (June), Sagebrush (July,; Sneezy (August), Herb as Elvis (September). Food by Fine's. See classic cars, 25 years and older. To display your car, enter on Brainerd and a volunteer will assist you. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Mount Prospect: Bluesmobile Cruise nights, 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.

Palatine: Second Tuesday of month Cruise In at City Limits Harley-Davidson, 2015 N. Rand Road, from 6-9 p.m., by BGV Motorsports. Enjoy music, food specials from Alley 64, giveaways, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award, and fundraising for Team Tanner. More info: BGVMotorsports.com.

Rolling Meadows: Fridays, hosted by Meadows Christian Fellowship, 5-8 p.m. in the church parking lot, 2401 Kirchoff Road. Starts May 22. Free family event where several hundred unique automobiles are on display. Food, cold beverages, ice cream, music and clean restrooms. For details, call (847) 255-8764 or www.meadowsfamily.org.

Wauconda: Third Tuesday of the month Cruise Nights, Downtown Wauconda on Main Street between Route 176 and Bangs Street, from 6-9 p.m., by BGV Motorsports and the Village of Wauconda. Monthly event dates: June 16, July 21, Aug. 18 and Sept. 15. Enjoy music, great restaurants and shops, fun activities for families, charity fundraising, and a Top Vehicle Award for the Cruisers. More info: WaucondaCruiseNight.com and BGVMotorsports.com.

Wasco: Friday Night Cruise In, 6-9 p.m. at The Lodge on 64, 41W379 Route 64 (5 miles west of Randall Road), from June 5-Sept. 25. Enjoy music, food specials, giveaways, and a Top Vehicle Award. Fundraising for The Salvation Army. More info: BGVMotorsports.com.

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