Category: Clubs and shows
Posted by Todd Burek on Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 11:49 AMMy picks for best June car shows
I often get asked about which car shows I attend and where will I be any given weekend. So, I thought I would give a list of some of my favorites shows and cruises for the month of June.
June 6: Mt. Clemens Car Show and Cruise Night, downtown Mt. Clemens
I don't know about you, but anytime you can shut down a county seat with classic cars it is a good time. During the day is the car show and in the evening is a car cruise down Main Street of Mt Clemens.
June 7: 13th annual Orphan Car Show, Riverside Park, Ypsilanti
It is really neat to see such an eclectic collection of cars. Hopefully this summer does not add too many additional extinct car brands to field.
June 13: 20th annual Chrysler Employees Motorsport Association(CEMA) Charity Car Show, the Walter P. Chrysler Museum, Auburn Hills
This is one of my yearly favorites because it truly has it all. The grounds and backdrop are second to none, the museum is open and free of charge and there is always an incredible list of speakers in the museum theater. Past presenters have included the likes of the Ramchargers and the Golden Commando's drag racing teams. This year's speaker is former Chrysler Executive Vice President of Design Tom Gale.
June 14: Blast from the Past, Metro Beach
This one is fun because there is something for all ages and is definitely a family event. The show is sponsored by the No Name Car Club and is free of charge. Entry to the park is even free for classic cars. The show runs from 8 a.m. until dusk. Bring your canopies and hibachis and get set for fun. The cars are parked along scenic Lake St. Clair so photos are a must.
June 20: Cruisin Gratiot, Eastpointe
The east side's original car cruise and, in my opinion, the best of the three Gratiot cruises. The cruise runs from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. along the avenue through Eastpointe. What is nice is everything is within walking distance. Definitely a must do this summer.
June 21 (Happy Father's Day): 22nd annual Eyes on Design Automotive Design Show, Edsel and Eleanor Ford House, Grosse Pointe
This is one of the few elite Concours shows left in the country. This year's Lifetime Design Achievement Award recipient is Harley Davidson's Willie G. Davidson, who will also be participating in two charity rides through Metro Detroit that weekend.
June 27: 10th annual Downriver Cruise
This cruise is great for so many reasons, but the best to me is the variety of cars. Each year I see cars I have never seen before. The cruise begins at 10 a.m. and travels through Lincoln Park, Riverview, Southgate and Wyandotte.
June 27-28: Sloan Museum Summer Auto Fair, Sloan Museum, Flint
I like variety and you will see cars from all over the state at this show. Plus the Sloan Museum is a must for any GM car fan - or any car fan for that matter.
If you know of some other great events that I did not list let me know which ones and why you like them by leaving a comment here.
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Press Release
Fifth Annual “Corvettes at the Summit” Car show
Canton, MI June 5, 2009 --- The fifth annual “Corvettes at the Summit” is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Canton’s Heritage Park.
Presented by Corvette Legends Club and Canton Leisure Services with sponsorship by Les Stanford Chevrolet, the 2009 “Corvettes at the Summit” is expected to draw more than 100 Corvettes of all vintages for a daylong display and car show.
Specially trained judges will evaluate the presentation and condition of the entries. Trophies will be awarded to Corvettes that meet the exacting judging standards.
The show will also feature performance tuners, pins stripers, custom auto body vendors, local artists, and radio controlled boats, a D. J., excellent food, Corvette Novelties, special interest Corvette display, unique model cars contest, entertainment and many door prizes. It will culminate in a Corvette road tour leaving from Heritage Park at 4:00 pm.
Judging committee chairman, George Peters states, “Event chairman, Paul Jenkins, and his dedicated team of volunteers have worked tirelessly to bring one of Michigan’s premier Corvette shows to the ideal setting of beautiful Heritage Park. I am pleased to announce that the Corvette Legends supports Corvettes Conquer Cancer and a portion of the proceeds from the show will be donated to Plymouth’s First Step Charity and the non-profit National Corvette Museum. Our thanks go to, Canton Leisure Services for its enthusiastic support, to our sponsors and to the many local companies that have donated prizes. We look forward to a successful show and a long term relationship with the Canton community.”
Show hours are 9:30 am to 4:00 pm (participant registration starts at 7:30 am and closes at 9:30 am). The awards ceremony is scheduled for 3:30 pm. (Note: “Rain Date” is Sunday, July 12, 2009)
Admission is free for spectators. There is a registration fee for participants.
Additional information at: http://corvettesatthesummit.com
About Corvette Legends Club:
With its base of membership in Western Wayne County Corvette Legends Club is a non-profit social club dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of America’s Legendary Sports car. The club also hosts an all Corvette Cruise-In the second Tuesday of each month May-September alternately at Les Stanford Chevrolet in Dearborn and Tennyson Chevrolet in Livonia.
Additional information at: http://www.corvettelegends.net
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