Car show calendar

Cruise nights

Antioch: Second and fourth Thursdays, Cruise In at Cuda's Bar & Grill, 27045 Grass Lake Road, from 6-9 p.m., May through September. Enjoy music, food specials, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award, and fundraising for Home of the Sparrow. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Barrington: Starts 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 2 to Sept. 1, in Harris Bank parking lot at South Cook and Station streets in the Village Center. Classic cars, local food, entertainment and giveaways. Different cars featured each week. See website for complete list. (847) 304-3400; www.barrington-il.gov.

Bloomingdale: Daily Herald Cruise Nights, Stratford Square Mall, Wednesdays, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21. 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/daily-herald-cruise-nights.

Cary: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting June 1, 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.

Downers Grove: Monday nights, Downers Sand Club Sports Bar & Grill, 1211 Butterfield Road, Suite B, 6-9 p.m., May 2 to Sept. 26 (except for holidays, no cruise nights on May 30, July 4 or Sept. 4). Enjoy music, food specials, giveaways, and a Top Vehicle Award. Fundraising for Save-A-Vet. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

East Dundee: Motor Mondays at The Depot, 319 N. River St., East Dundee. 6-9 p.m., June 6, July 4, and Aug. 1. All show cars, regardless of their make or model, are welcome to park along River and Meier Streets downtown. Live DJ playing car-themed music, free raffles and food specials from local restaurants. For information, call (847) 426-2255 or visit www.discoverdundee.org.

Fox Lake: First, third and fifth Thursdays, Kodiak Automotive, 90 S. Route 12, from 6-9 p.m. May through September. Enjoy music, food specials, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award and fundraising for Lyme Support Network. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Hoffman Estates: Mondays, 6-9 p.m., Barrington Square Town Center, 2352 W. Higgins Road. May through September. D.J., food discounts. For information, call Ralph at (847) 921-7566.

Lake Zurich: Main Street Cruise Night, first Wednesday of the month, May through October, 6 p.m., between Church Street and Old Rand Road. Show cars enter from the east, off Church/Midlothian Road.

Libertyville: Car Fun on 21, 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, May 18, June 22, July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21, on Church Street, downtown Libertyville. 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 14 to Sept. 24, in the Metra lot, Route 83 and Northwest Highway. For details, visit mpdma.com or BMBCruiseNights on Facebook.

Mundelein: Park On Park, Park Street (Show cars enter through Seymour Avenue). Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m., May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10 and Sept. 14. Pre-1977 vehicles only. For details, visit www.parkonpark.com.

Palatine: Second Tuesday of the month, City Limits Harley-Davidson, 2015 N. Rand Road, from 6-9 p.m., May 10 through Sept. 13. Enjoy music, food specials from Alley 64, giveaways, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award and fundraising for the Heart of a Marine Foundation. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Park Ridge: First Friday of the month, 6-9 p.m., June-September, Park Ridge Library, 20 S. Prospect Ave. Cruisin' Park Ridge hosted by the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. Bands: June 3, Tainted Jake; July 1, Serendipity; Aug. 5, Mike Stone Trio; Sept 2; Rusty Nails. Food, beverages, activities for kids. For details, visit www.parkridgechamber.org/events/chamber-events.

Rolling Meadows: Fridays, hosted by Meadows Christian Fellowship, 5-8 p.m. in the church parking lot, 2401 Kirchoff Road. May 27-Sept. 9. 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, www.meadowscruisenights.com.

Roselle: Friday nights, Roselle American Legion Hall, 344 E. Maple Ave. 6-9 p.m., May 20 to Sept. 9. For information, visit cruiseroselle.com or call (630) 816-2276.

Schaumburg: Old Timers Cruise Night, every Sunday. The only year-round cruise night. When there is inclement weather, we meet inside. Culver's on Wise Road in Schaumburg. Starts at 3 p.m. Scoop of custard to every classic car before 6 p.m. PM. Door prizes. For details, email greenscout@att.net.

Vernon Hills: Night Motors on Milwaukee, fourth Wednesday of the month, cruise in at Sears Auto Center at Hawthorn Mall, 2 Hawthorn Center, from 6-9 p.m., May 25 to Aug. 24. Enjoy music, food, giveaways, dash plaques and Top Vehicle Award. Collecting nonperishable food for the Vernon Area Food Pantry and coats for the Midwest Veterans Closet. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Wasco: Friday nights, The Lodge on 64, 41W379 Route 64 (five miles West of Randall Road), 6-9 p.m. June 3 to Sept. 30. Enjoy music, food specials, giveaways and a Top Vehicle Award. Fundraising for the Salvation Army, Tri-City Corps. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Car shows

June 4: Fourth annual Poplar Creek Church Jub!lee Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show, 300 Schick Road, Bartlett. 1-5 p.m.. Free event with donations collected for Kids Against Hunger - Fox Valley. Registration is from 1-3 p.m. Awards at 4:45 p.m. Grass parking. Goody bags and dash plaques to the first 50 vehicles. Twenty-six awards. Food, live music and vendors. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com or call (847) 235-6528.

June 5: Lambs Farm fourth annual Champion Car Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. All cars and trucks, makes and models welcome. $15 preregistration or $20 at the gate. Music, trophies, beer and food. Free for visitors. Register or become a sponsor at www.lambsfarm.org, or contact Kathy McMeins at (847) 990-3749 or kmcmeins@lambsfarm.org.

June 5: Fourth annual Checkpoint Tires Car Show, 723 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling (across the street from Stasek Chevrolet). Show cars enter off George Road. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free to spectators; show car registration is $15 from 8 a.m. to noon. All registration money will be donated to St Jude's. It includes a goody bag with one raffle ticket and a credit voucher for one hot dog and a drink. Raffle prizes every hour. Also a 50/50 raffle and grand prize raffle. Live band with music provided by Harry Reinhart. Nick Bell will be the emcee. Concessions provided by Famous Frankies. For information, call (847) 541-2122.

June 5: 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, Reach Rescue Inc. and Pits for Patriots. $15 registration fee and auction. Registration is until the lot fills or noon. Handcrafted awards available for top vehicles at 2:45 p.m. Enjoy live music, vendors and free lunch, while supplies last. For show details, visit BGVMotorsports.com. For charity donation info, email Mary at BestinShowRescue@gmail.com.

June 10: Performance Driving Experience track day organized by Sports Car Club of America Chicago Region. To be held at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet. Drivers of all skill levels are invited to drive their cars on a closed racecourse. Check-in starts at 2:30 p.m.; cars on track 5 to 8 p.m. For information, visit scca-chicago.com or call (847) 729-2211.

June 12: Skip's USA Swap Meet and Car Show, McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 County Club Road, Woodstock. Show and sale cars. Car and truck parts. Gates open at 8 a.m. Admission, $9, children 12 and younger, free. For details, call (630) 340-4744, email SkipsUSA@Yahoo.com or visit www.skipsusa.net.

June 12: Greater Chicago Classic Chevy Charity Car Show, Buona Beef and the Barrington Square Town Center Merchants, 2352 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. All makes and models welcome. Registration: 9 a.m.-noon. Awards at 2 p.m. Top 40 car awards. $15 car registration, free to spectators. DJ music, 50/50 raffle, participant judging. Portions of proceeds to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. For information, call Joe at (847) 712-4539, or Al at (815) 347-1535.

June 12: Supporting 17 Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show at Hitz Pizza & Sports Bar, 700 S. Butterfield, Mundelein. Free show. Fundraising for the family of Vernon Hills police officer Andy Rheintgen. Registration is from 10 a.m. until noon or when parking fills. Awards at 2:45 p.m. Dash plaques to first 50 vehicles and 26 awards. Food specials, music and sports-themed venue! For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com, or call (847) 235-6528.

June 15: Daily Herald Cruise Night at Stratford Square. First of four Wednesday night cruises at Bloomingdale mall. 6-8 p.m. Matt Avery's Pick best of show to be featured in Classic Recollections, a weekly classic car feature in the newspaper's Sunday Auto section. Register at events.dailyherald.com/daily-herald-cruise-nights.

June 18: 30th annual Nostalgia Days Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show/Cruise in Zion. $15 mail-in preregistration is required by June 3 to compete in show classes. Preregistration check in is from 9 a.m.-noon at the intersection of Shiloh Boulevard/Sheridan Road and includes a goody bag, dash plaque and commemorative pin. Day-of show registration is $25 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at 2828 Sheridan Road (eligible for five specialty awards) with first 200 receiving a dash plaque and commemorative pin. Awards at 3 p.m. Open cruise from 4-6 p.m. Enjoy hundreds of vehicles, food, music and vendors. For details, visit NostalgiaDays.com, BGVMotorsports.com, or call (847) 235-6528.

June 18: Annual All Makes/Models Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, presented by Stallions Gate Mustang and Ford Club. Hosted by Hopkins Ford, 1045 E. Chicago St., Elgin. Gates open at 8 a.m. Show from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $10 preregistration, $15 at the door. Awards for Top 40. Food vendors Mr. C's of Elgin and Dairy Queen of Elgin and South Elgin. DJ Rudy K. Raffle proceeds go to Operation Support Our Troops (osotamerica.org). Club details and preregistration at stallionsgate.com. All spectators welcome. Rain date June 25. For information, email Jeff at blackstang54@yahoo.com or jboghos54@gmail.com.

June 19: 16th annual Corvette, Chevy and Street Rod Father's Day Charity Car Show, sponsored by the North Shore Corvette Club and Libertyville Chevrolet. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Libertyville Chevrolet, 1001 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Registration form at www.northshorecorvetteclub.org. $20 in advance and $25 day of show. Veterans will be recognized and proceeds will benefit Veteran charities. In addition, a food drive will be held to benefit the Libertyville Township Food Pantry. Food, vendors, DJ, goody bags, dash plaques, door prizes. Email carshow@northshorecorvetteclub.org or call (630) 688-6767.

June 19: Elgin Ribfest Father's Day Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show at Festival Park, 132 S. Grove Ave., between Prairie and Lake streets. $15 vehicle entry fee includes one adult pass into Elgin Ribfest. Registration is from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. or when parking fills. Awards at 3:45 p.m. Dash plaques to the first 75 vehicles and 26 awards. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com or call (847) 235-6528.

June 23-25: Bloomington Gold 2016 annual Corvette show, Indianapolis Motor Speedway. For details, visit www.bloomingtongold.com.

June 26: Gears & Ears 39 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, $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 26: Sixth annual Chicagoland All Wheel Show - West, Mr. C's Hot Dogs & More, 1350 E. Chicago St., Elgin. Fee is $15 preregistered for judged or participant voting, $20 for both contests, $5 more on the day of show. A portion of the entry fee to benefit Save-A-Vet. Registration is from 10 a.m.-noon. Awards at 3:45 p.m. Enjoy 25 classes of cars, trucks and motorcycles for judged and/or participant voting. 102 awards and class winners advance to a Championship Show on Sept. 25. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com or call (847) 235-6528.

July 2: 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 1 p.m. $10 entry fee. Proceeds and fundraising will benefit the Mundelein Old No. 1 Fire Truck Restoration Fund. 35 awards. Dash plaques and giveaway bags to the first 75 vehicles. Food, vendors, music. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com or call (847) 235-6528.

July 2: Mount Prospect Lions Club Festival Car Show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., public works building, 1700 W. Central Road. For details, visit www.mplions.org/festival.html.

July 8: Performance Driving Experience track day organized by the Sports Car Club of America Chicago Region. To be held at Autobahn Country Club in Joliet. Come drive your car on a closed racetrack. Check-in starts at 2:30 p.m.; cars on track 5 to 8 p.m. For information, visit scca-chicago.com or call (847) 729-2211.

July 10: McHenry County Historical Society Heritage Fair Car Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., downtown Union. Sponsored by Intren and FirstMerit Bank of Union and part of the society's 31st annual Heritage Fair festival. The free show features trophies for the top 20 cars, as well as best of show and a "People's Choice" trophy awarded to the best "survivor" (unrestored) car. For information, call Tony at TJ's Klassics, (847) 515-8110.

July 10: Blue Oval Performance Car Club Show & Shine Car Show, Highland Park Ford-Lincoln, 1333 Park Ave. West, Highland Park. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to all collector car and special interest vehicles. $10 donation (optional) to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana. For information, contact Jerry Robbin, (847) 997-8624 or jerry@jerryrobbin.com.

July 10: Skip's USA Swap Meet and Car Show, McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 County Club Road, Woodstock. Show and sale cars. Car and truck parts. Gates open at 8 a.m. Admission, $9, children 12 and younger, free. For details, call (630) 340-4744, email SkipsUSA@Yahoo.com or visit www.skipsusa.net.

July 20: Daily Herald Cruise Night at Stratford Square. Second of four Wednesday night cruises at Bloomingdale mall. 6-8 p.m. Matt Avery's Pick best of show to be featured in Classic Recollections, a weekly classic car feature in the newspaper's Sunday Auto section. Register at events.dailyherald.com/daily-herald-cruise-nights.

Aug. 14: Suds and Fun Rod Run, 400 E. Jefferson St., Hampshire. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Seyller Park. More than 640 cars previous years. Brats, hot dogs, chips and pop. Show cars, $18. Spectators, $2. For details, visit www.sudsandfun.com.

Aug. 17: Daily Herald Cruise Night at Stratford Square. Third of four Wednesday night cruises at Bloomingdale mall. 6-8 p.m. Matt Avery's Pick best of show to be featured in Classic Recollections, a weekly classic car feature in the newspaper's Sunday Auto section. Register at events.dailyherald.com/daily-herald-cruise-nights.

Aug. 21: Cruisin' with the Classics Car Show, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grand Dominion Lakeside Lodge, 3555 Grand Dominion, Mundelein. Registration is free to car owners and begins at 8:30 a.m. More than 100 cars competed in the show last year. Disc jockey, food booths, a bouncy house, face painting and balloon making for kids. Nonperishable food items and school supplies will be collected for the Fremont Food Pantry. Raffle proceeds and cash donations also will go to the pantry. "Flyin' down the Highway" is a featured display this year with one-of-a-kind, rare and exotic cars. Rain date is Sunday, Aug. 28. For information, contact Dawn Stangle at (847) 566-2403, Ext. 12, or email GrandDLD@fosterpremier.com.

Aug. 28: 12th annual Geneva Concours d'Elegance. Celebrate the Art of the Automobile from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the historic business district of downtown Geneva. BMW, Packard Twin Sixes and Shelby Mustangs to be featured. Also special parking for car club members. A perfect family event with something for everyone, located one block from the Metra station. Cost: Consider a donation to LivingWell Cancer Resource Center at the entrances to the event. For details, visit www.genevaconcours.net or call (630) 584-3107.

Aug. 28: "Strut Your Stuff" annual Sunburst Corvette Club car show, Martin Chevrolet, 5220 Northwest Hwy., Crystal Lake. Registration starts at 08:30 a.m. with proceeds going to local charities. For details and registration forms, visit www.sunburstcorvetteclub.com.

Sept. 4: Skip's USA Swap Meet and Car Show, McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 County Club Road, Woodstock. Show and sale cars. Car and truck parts. Gates open at 8 a.m. Admission, $9, children 12 and younger, free. For details, call (630) 340-4744, email SkipsUSA@Yahoo.com or visit www.skipsusa.net.

Sept. 11: 30th annual British Car Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. More than 20 British car clubs, 500 automobiles, authentic British food, Irish dancers, music, technical learning sessions, car merchandise giveaways, classic car parts vendors and new car dealers showcasing the latest imports from Great Britain. For the first time, this year's festival will include valve cover racing, a gravity propelled competition using modified automobile engine valve covers on wheels. Admission is free, with donations encouraged for Shelter Inc. Early car registration is $20 before Aug. 23, and $25 after the deadline. For information and registration, visit www.britishcarunion.com.

Sept. 21: Daily Herald Cruise Night at Stratford Square. Final monthly Wednesday night cruise at Bloomingdale mall. 6-8 p.m. Matt Avery's Pick best of show to be featured in Classic Recollections, a weekly classic car feature in the newspaper's Sunday Auto section. Register at events.dailyherald.com/daily-herald-cruise-nights.

Nov. 6: Skip's USA Swap Meet, McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 County Club Road, Woodstock. Manuals, sales literature, carpet, tires, wheels, engines, transmissions and more. Gates open at 8 a.m. Admission, $9, children 12 and younger, free. For details, call (630) 340-4744, email SkipsUSA@Yahoo.com or visit www.skipsusa.net.

Oct. 2: Elburn Lions All Wheel Car Show, rain or shine at Elburn Lions Park, 500 Filmore St. Elburn. Registration 8 a.m.-noon. $20 per vehicle the day of the show; $15 preregistration by Sept. 16. Visit www.elburnlions.com for a list of 27 classes and registration info. Carousel Sound will provide music, a pumpkin decorating contest, food and beverages. Driving cruise Saturday, Oct. 1 before the car show to custom car fabrication shop, The TinMan's, and a steak dinner back at Lions Park. All proceeds donated to Elburn Lions Charities. For further details, email office@elburnlions.com or call (630) 365-6315.

Motorcycle clubs

The Back Road Riders motorcycle club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at Jersey's Pizza & Grill, corner of Barrington Road and Lakewood Boulevard, Hoffman Estates. Rides are the second and fourth Sundays of the month, April through November, beginning at the McDonald's at Golf and Barrington roads, Hoffman Estates. For details, visit brrmc.com.

The Elgin Area Organization Motorcycle Club meets at 7 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month at the Elgin Moose Club, 925 S. McLean Blvd. For details, call (630) 513-9614 or visit www.eaoelgin.webs.com.

The Jerseypine Cruisers Motorcycle Touring Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Elks Lodge, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Breakfast rides, May through October, leave at 9 a.m. on the first and third Sundays from McDonald's on Route 72, east of Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates. All remaining Sunday breakfast rides leave at 9 a.m. from McDonald's, Lee and Oakton streets, Des Plaines. For details and event calendar, visit www.jerseypinecruisers.org.

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