Kingsburg CA - JUL 30-AUG 1: KRZ Customs' 2nd Annual River Run at the River Land Resort. Includes 30 vendors, 600 vehicles, and 5,000 spectators. For more info, contact KRZ Customs at (559) 266-9116.
AugustCarlisle, PA - AUG 6-8: Carlisle All-Truck Nationals at the Carlisle Farigrounds. Custom trucks, mini-trucks, sport trucks, SUVs, street trucks, and big rigs welcome. Vendors with all kinds of truck parts and accessories, trucks for sale, special events, entertainment, manufacturers, activities and much more will highlight the event. For more info, visit www.carsatcarlisle.com.
Port Orchard, WA - AUG 8: The CRUZ and Festival by the Bay presented by the Saints Car Club of Port Orchard at the Waterfront Park. Over 500 vehicles with door prizes, plaques, and more. For more info, call (360) 895-8409; e-mail posaints@hotmail.com; visit www.saintscarclub.org.
Madison, IL - AUG 13-15: Midwestern Rod, Custom, and Street Machine Nationals at the Gateway International Raceway. Outdoor event includes a show 'n' shine and the NHRA will be present. For a fee, you can run your rod down the dragstrip for time and speed. For more info, call NRCA at (916) 786-9777; visit www.nostalgiarods.com.
Ocean Shores, WA - AUG 13-14: Ramage Ford Truck Run at the convention center. Open to 1903-72 Ford/mercury trucks only (all series). For more info, call (425) 788-8260; e-mail info@ramagerun.com; visit www.ramagerun.com.
Waxahachie, TX - AUG 14: 24th Annual Fun Run at Getzendaner Park. Open to all years cars, trucks, and motorcycles. For more info, call Roy Kronenberg at (972) 617-6372 or Carroll Estes at (972) 291-2958.
Lincoln, KS - AUG 15-OCT 31: "Wide Open Throttle" Automotive/Car Culture Style Art Show at the Lincoln Art Center. Over 20 artists displaying paintings, drawings, photography, and more. For more info, call Joyce Harlow at (785) 524-3241.
Waukesha, WI - AUG 20-22: 15th Great Lakes Nationals at the Waukesha County Expo Center. Rods, customs, muscle cars, and classics through '72. Vendors and swap meet, and cars for sale corral. For more info, contact Goodguys Rod & Custom Assn. at (925) 838-9876; visit www.good-guys.com.
Spokane, WA - AUG 20-22: 3rd Great Northwest Nationals at the Spokane Fair & Expo Center. Rods, customs, muscle cars, and classics through '72. Vendors , swap meet, and cars for sale corral. For more info, contact Goodguys Rod & Custom Assn. at (925) 838-9876; visit www.good-guys.com.
Cambridge, OH - AUG 21: 19 Annual Cambridge Classic Truck and Car Cruise-in. In downtown on Wheeling Ave. (historic Rt. 40). For more info, call Ken McPeck at (740) 454-0347.
Davenport, IA - AUG 21: Jus'n All-Truck Show. Open to all years, sizes, and makes of trucks, panels, El Caminos-no cars. Includes vendors and food. For more info, call Dale at (563) 659-2012; e-mail clubfounder@mchsi.com.
Anaheim, CA - AUG 22: Brothers' 6th Annual Chevy & GMC Trucks Show & Shine at Featherly Park. Open to '47-72 Chevy and GMC trucks only. Includes great food, live music, awesome trucks, raffles, and more. For more info, conatct Bill Lee of Pickups Limited at (909) 549-9747.
Fort Smith, AR - AUG 27-29: 16th Annual Hangin' Dicce ReUnion at the Fort Smith Park. Open to all hot rods, kustoms, and leadsleds. For more info, contact Kustom Kemps of America at (417) 847-2940; visit www.kustomkempsofamerica.com.
Pleasanton, CA - AUG 27-29: 18th West Coast Nationals at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds. Rods, customs, and classics through '54. Vendors, swap meet, and cars for sale corral. For more info, contact Goodguys Rod & Custom Assn. at (925) 838-9876; visit www.good-guys.com.
Chesterbrook, PA - AUG 28: Cruise Night at the Chesterbrook Shopping Center sponsored by the Chester County Cruisers and Valley Forge REACT. From 5:00-9:00 p.m. For more info, call (610) 647-0401; e-mail chestercocruiser@aol.com.