Car club calendar

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Car club calendar

LaGrange resident Mat Klemp displayed his handmade replica of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the vehicle featured in the one thousand nine hundred sixty eight movie of the same name starring Dick Van Dyke, at the ninth annual Historic LaSalle Street Auto Showcase in Aurora on Sunday, Aug. 20.

Photo Courtesy of Al Benson

Shows, exchange meets

Sept 1: The Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival Cruise In, 5-9 p.m., at Sunset Park, five thousand two hundred Miller Road. Introduced by BGV Motorsports and the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce. Demonstrate vehicles inject at the Sunset Park parking lot. Gates open at four p.m. All display cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. Free for cruisers and spectators. Donations accepted for The Lake in the Hills Foundation. Love a DJ, live music, food vendors, community vendors and a carnival. For details, visit Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports, BGVMotorsports.com or call (847) 235-6528.

Sept. Trio: Skip’s Fiesta Exchange Meet and Car Showcase, McHenry County Fairgrounds, eleven thousand nine hundred Country Club Road, Woodstock. Eight a.m.-3 p.m. Admission, $9. Exchange space inwards, $45; outside, $40. Display cars judged, $20; car for sale, $25. For details, call (630) 340-4744 or visit www.skipsusa.net.

Sept. Four: Buffalo Grove Days car demonstrate, eleven a.m. to four p.m., McHenry Road (Route 83) at Deerfield Parkway (Inject off Route 83, northbound only). Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. Free showcase. Dash plaques for very first one hundred vehicles. Awards at Three:30 p.m. For information, visit bgdays.com.

Sept. 8-10: Fierorama. Friday: Cruise Night at The Lodge on Route sixty four in Wasco. Saturday: Fierorama Dinner Party at Quality Inn in St. Charles, beginning at six p.m. Sunday: Car display at Pottawatomie Park at eight North Ave. in St. Charles along the wooded banks of the Fox Sea near the downtown shopping district. More details and registration at www.fierofocus.com. For information, call Jim Hallman at (630) 305-9806 or email [email protected].

Sept. 8-10: Third annual Ephraim Vintage Festival, featuring the Hagerty Hill Climb and Arbor Crowne Properties Concours d’Elegance. Activities in the village of Ephraim, located in picturesque Door County, Wisconsin. Highlighting infrequent prewar European and American classics, and significant postwar sports cars. Details and nomination forms available at ephraimhillclimb.com.

Sept. 9: Randhurst Village Street Fest, corner of Rand and Elmhurst Roads, Climb on Prospect. The joy embarks at eleven a.m. when the Daily Herald’s Matt Avery presents cars from the 1920s, taking guests back in time to when Climb on Prospect was founded. Avery, who weekly writes a column telling stories of cars and their owners, will interview some owners bout their antique vehicles.

Sept. Ten: 31st annual Chicagoland British Car Festival, nine a.m.-3 p.m., Harper College, one thousand two hundred W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. One of the largest and most entertaining British car events in the U.S. More than five hundred classic British cars will be on display. Authentic British food, entertainment, technical learning sessions, car merchandise giveaways, classic car parts vendors, and examples of the latest automobile imports from Fine Britain. Admission free with donations encouraged for Shelter Inc. For those displaying cars, the early registration fee is $20 before Aug. 22, and $25 after and at the festival. Registration at www.britishcarunion.com.

Sept. 16-17: West Dundee Heritage Fest car Shows, West Dundee Village Hall, Main Street (Route 72) at 2nd Avenue. Registration, $15 each day. Thirty awards Saturday; forty four awards Sunday. All makes, models, trucks and motorcycles welcome. For details, contact KJP Car Shows, Mike at (847) 895-0032, or text John at (847) 275-8290.

Sept. 17: 12th annual Cantigny Car Showcase, Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Nine a.m. to three p.m. Almost one hundred awards in a broad range of categories. 400-plus vintage vehicles on display. Live entertainment by Joe Kalish and DJ music by Carousel Sound, plus food trucks. Free for spectators with paid parking ($Ten). More details including exhibitor registration: www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/119662.

Sept. 17: The Bo-Bo’s Gyros and Ice Juices Salon Car, Truck and Motorcycle Display, two hundred eighty Hawthorn Village Commons. $15 vehicle entry fee. Event proceeds to benefit the Jesse W. Goldsmith Scholarship Memorial Fund of the Vernon Hills Police Department. Breakfast pastries, coffee, lunch and dessert are available. Gates open at nine a.m. Registration is ten a.m. until noon. Awards at Two:45 p.m. Dash plaques to very first fifty vehicles and thirty two awards. Love food specials, music and a ’50s diner-themed venue. For details, visit Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports, BGVMotorsports.com or call (847) 235-6528.

Sept. 20: Daily Herald Cruise Night, Stratford Square Mall, Bloomingdale. Free event. 5-8 p.m. Live music, food vendors. All cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. Register your vehicle for prizes at events.dailyherald.com. Two top vehicles will be featured in Matt Avery’s newspaper column, Classic Recollections.

Sept. 23: Third annual Lloyd Agencies International Car Showcase, 2-7 p.m., eight hundred sixty E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg. Features a one-of-one, manual Porsche nine hundred ninety one GT3RS. Raffle, food trucks, DJ. R.S.V.P. online at www.lloydagencies.com/carshow2017. Details on Facebook.com/Lloyd- Agencies.

Sept. 23: Huntley Fall Fest Car Demonstrate, ninth annual Pedal for Paws. Deicke Park, Route 47, Huntley. Registration, $20, 9-11 a.m., thirty five awards at two p.m. Open to vehicle one thousand nine hundred eighty an older or modern muscle one thousand nine hundred eighty and newer. Participants encouraged to bring pets. Proceeds benefit Animal Services and Assistance Programs Inc. Entertainment by 3-D Sound. Food and festival. For details, call (630) 673-2360.

Sept. 30: The Elburn Lions Club hosts a cruise to a unique 30-plus private car collection with a steak dinner afterward. Meet at Elburn Lions Park for a two p.m. departure. Embark on a 45-minute cruise through the countryside to the car collection. Dinner will go after at five p.m. back at Elburn Lions Park. The cost is $20 per person. Visit www.elburnlions.com under calendar to get registration info. Register before Sept. Fifteen to attend.

Oct. 1: The Elburn Lions host the 24th annual Fall Classic All Wheels Display to support their charitable causes. More than thirty classes to come in with two trophies per class. Best of the Best competition to select the best from this year’s Best of Demonstrate winners. Gates open at eight a.m. Award presentations begin at three p.m. Practice the sounds of the past from Carousel Sound. Excellent food, cash bar, free chili while it lasts, and a pumpkin decorating contest for the kids. Visit www.elburnlions.com and look under Calendar to get a registration form and further information.

OCT. 8: Sweet Caroline’s Annual Charity Car Demonstrate, two thousand five hundred twenty five W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. One hundred percent proceeds to benefit Anderson Animal Shelter. Registration $Ten. Ten a.m.-1:30 p.m. Door prizes, 20-plus trophies, 50/50 raffle. All cars and trucks welcome. Food available. Rain date: Oct. 15. For details, visit SweetCarolinesBarNQue.com or call (847) 519-7575.

Cruise nights

Algonquin: Wednesdays, five to eight p.m., Sonic drive-in, one thousand ninety S. Randall Road. July, August and September. Food discounts for cruisers. Large parking area. No burnouts please. For details, call (847) 458-6220.

Antioch: 2nd and fourth Thursdays of the month, Cruise In at Cuda’s Bar & Grill, twenty seven thousand forty five Grass Lake Road, 6-9 p.m. through Sept. 28. Love music, food specials, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award and fundraising for Lake County Haven. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Bloomingdale: Daily Herald/Stratford Square Mall Cruise Nights, Wednesdays, June 21, July Nineteen, Aug. Sixteen and Sept. 20. Food vendors, entertainment. Three best of display awards. Free registration. Sign-ups open at events.dailyherald.com.

Crystal Lake: Fourth Thursday of the month, through September. 6-9 p.m., Crystal Lake Brewing, one hundred fifty N. Main St. Free registration. Awards: July 27, muscle cars; Aug. 24, choppers; Sept. 28, Euro Night. Vendors, music, food trucks.

East Dundee: Motor Mondays. last cruise of the season will be Friday, Sept. 15. Four p.m. to sunset, downtown on Sea Street near the Dundee Township Visitor’s Center. For details, visit eastdundee.net.

Fox Lake: Very first, third and fifth Thursday of the month, Cruise In at Kodiak Automotive, ninety S. Hwy. 12, 6-9 p.m. through Sept. 21. Love music, food specials by Cuda’s Bar & Grill, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award and fundraising for Lyme Support Network. Ten percent off Kodiak Speed Shop for Cruisers. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Geneva: Thursdays in July and August, 6-8 p.m. at the Kane County Courthouse parking lot, one hundred S. Third St. For details, visit genevachamber.com.

Hanover Park: Saturdays, five to nine p.m., Tap House Grill, Barrington Road and Tower Drive, May six through October. Music by Jose Ramos. For details, call Don Zierden, coordinator, at (630) 289-8556.

Ingleside/Fox Lake: Saturday nights, Miller’s Dog N’ Suds, Rollins Road and Washington Street. Live bands across the summer. For details, visit Facebook page.

Lakemoor: Very first Wednesday on the month, Cruise In at Sweet Melissa’s Pizza & Pub, one hundred thirty four Rand Road, 6-9 p.m. through Sept. 6. Love music, food specials, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award and fundraising for Home of the Sparrow. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Lake Zurich: Very first Wednesday of the month, Main Street from Old Rand Road to Church Street. Through October. For details, visit www.lakezurich.org/603/Cruise-Nights.

Libertyville: Car Joy on 21, third Wednesday of the month, introduced by MainStreet Libertyville. Six to nine p.m. on Church Street. All cars twenty five years or older are welcome. For details, call the MainStreet office at (847) 680-0336 or visit www.mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Lisle: Saturdays on Main Street, 6-9 p.m. May 27, June 24, July twenty nine and Aug. 26. Visit Lislechamber.com.

Lombard: Saturdays, 6-10 p.m. from June eleven to Aug. 27, St. Charles Road at Main Street. There will be no event on July two due to Fourth of July weekend. For details, visit www.villageoflombard.org/cruisenights.

McHenry: Green Street Cruise Night, 6-8 p.m. Mondays, May 22-Sept. 25, Green Street at Route 120. For details, call (815) 728-0404 or email [email protected].

Climb on Prospect: Bluesmobile cruise nights, 6-9 p.m. Saturdays, May twenty to Sept. Twenty three in the Metra lot, Route eighty three and Northwest Highway. For details, visit mpdma.com.

Rolling Meadows: five to eight p.m. Fridays, May 26-Sept. 8. at Meadows Christian Fellowship, two thousand four hundred one Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Classic car shows with concessions, music, special events and family activities. Free. For details, visit Facebook/meadowscruisenights.

Roselle: Friday nights, Roselle American Legion, three hundred forty four E. Maple Ave. May 19-Sept. 8. For details, visit cruiseroselle.com

Schaumburg: Old Timers Cruise Night, every Sunday. The only year-round cruise night. When there is inclement weather, we meet inwards. Culver’s on Wise Road in Schaumburg. Starts at three p.m. Scoop of custard to every classic car before six p.m. PM. Door prizes. For details, email [email protected].

South Barrington: Cruise Nights at Willow Creek, five to eight p.m. select Tuesdays every month (June 13, Sept. 11, Aug. 15, Sept. 12). Hosted by the CARS Ministry of Willow Creek Church, Algonquin Road at Barrington Road. Food and music provided. Meal coupons will be passed out to the very first one hundred participants. For details, visit www.driventoserve.org or contact John Gingerich at [email protected].

Vernon Hills: Fourth Wednesday of the month, Motors on Milwaukee cruise at Sears Auto Center, Hawthorn Mall, two Hawthorn Center, 6-9 p.m. through Sept. 27. Love music by DJ, food by Bo-Bo’s of Vernon Hills, giveaways, dash plaques and a Top Vehicle Award. Collecting nonperishable food for the Vernon Area Food Pantry and covers for the Midwest Veterans Closet. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Wasco: Friday nights at The Lodge on 64, 41W379 Route 64, 5-9 p.m. June 1-Sept. 29, Located five miles west of Randall Road. Love music, food specials, bounty certificate giveaways and a Top Vehicle Award. Fundraising for the Salvation Army, Tri-City Corps, For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Wauconda: Third Tuesday of each month, downtown Main Street, five to nine p.m. Free to exhibitors and attendees. Upcoming dates are July Eighteen, Aug. Fifteen and Sept. Nineteen. For information, visit www.waucondacruisenight.com.

Wheaton: Vintage Rails cruise nights, 6-9 p.m. Friday nights through Aug. 25. Front Street, near Main Street. For details, visit downtownwheaton.com/vintage-rides.

Wheaton: Cantigny Cruise Nights, 1S151 Winfield Road. Five to 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 16; Five:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays, July twenty one and Aug. Eighteen. Live music, food trucks, family activities and Movie in the Park. Exhibiting cars get in free. All others $Five per car parking fee. For details, visit Cantigny.org.

Wheeling: Saturdays. Skippers Restaurant (originally Dog N Suds), 4-9 p.m. every Saturday from May six until the end of October. Cruise-in food specials and every cruiser will receive one free fountain pop. One hundred twenty S. Elmhurst Road just one block south of Dundee Road.

Monthly meetings

Chicago Alfa Romeo Owners Club meets at seven p.m. the third Thursday of the month (except December) at Spuntino’s Pizza, five hundred fifteen Higgins Road, Park Ridge. For more information, email [email protected].

Austin-Healey Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at The Saddle Room restaurant, two thousand five hundred fifty nine Pratum Ave. in Hoffman Estates. The social meeting and/or dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by the business meeting and a brief informative program embarks at 7:30 p.m. There is secure, well lighted parking next to the restaurant. For information, visit www.healeyclub.org.

Chicagoland Avanti Owners Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the very first Wednesday of the month at Mr. Beef and Pizza, one thousand seven hundred ninety six S. Elmhurst Road, Climb on Prospect. For more information, contact Rick Shafer at (630) 272-6850, [email protected], or Joe Dolezal, (630) 986-1526, [email protected].

Chicagoland Chapter of Buick Club of America meets at various locations and dates. For information, email [email protected].

Cadillac LaSalle Club West of the Lake Region meets at 7:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month, March through November, at Heritage Cadillac, three hundred three W. Roosevelt Road, Lombard. For information, call Fred Butalla at (815) 730-6044 or visit westofthelakeclc.com.

Allante XLR Chapter of the Cadillac LaSalle Club meets 9:30 a.m. the very first Saturday of the month at Lambs Farm Magnolia Cafe, fourteen thousand two hundred forty five W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. Fresh nonmember attendees are suggested a one-time free continental breakfast and do not have to own either a Cadillac Allante or Cadillac XLR. For details, call Terry Bressler at (847) 267-9300 or email [email protected].

Greater Chicago Classic Chevy Club meets at Ten:30 a.m. the very first Sunday of the month at Mr. Beef and Pizza, one thousand seven hundred ninety six S. Elmhurst Road, Climb on Prospect. For information, contact Frank Cebulski Jr. at (630) 624-2043, email [email protected] or visit chicagoclassicchevy.com.

Vintage Chevrolet Club of America’s Northern Illinois Region is looking for interested Chevy enthusiasts. Meetings are once a month at various venues and times. For details, call Steve at (847) 356-3684, email [email protected] or Brad at (847) 452-1348, [email protected]. Club website is www.vcca.org/

Northern Illinois Region of the Walter P. Chrysler (NIR-WPC) Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month at the Chrysler Midwest Business Center, nine hundred one Warrenville Road, Lisle. Members now meet on the fifth floor. Also known as the Chrysler Products Restorers Club, welcoming Chrysler, Dodge, Desoto, Plymouth, Dodge trucks and Jeep vehicles. For more information, call Stud at (630) 721-0662.

Chicagoland Corvair Enthusiasts meet at 7:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at the Villa Park VFW, thirty nine E. St. Charles Road. For more information, call (877) CORVAIR or visit ccecorvair.com.

Chicago Corvette Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Oak Street Restaurant, nine hundred forty five Oak St., North Aurora. For information, visit chicagocorvetteclub.com.

Chicagoland North Corvette Club, sponsored by Stasek Chevrolet, meets at seven p.m. the last Thursday of the month. For meeting location or information, visit www.chicagolandnorthcorvetteclub.com.

Fox Valley Corvette Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at St. Charles Moose Lodge No. 1368, two thousand two hundred fifty W. Route 38. For information, visit foxvalleycorvette.com.

Northern Rays Ltd. Corvette Club meets seven p.m. the 2nd Tuesday of the month at Pop’s Pizza and Sports Bar, eight hundred seventeen E. Nerge Road, Roselle. Sponsored by Sunrise Chevrolet, Glendale Heights. www.northernrayscorvetteclub.com.

North Shore Corvette Club, open to all Corvette owners and enthusiasts, meets at seven p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Libertyville Chevrolet, one thousand one S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. For information, visit northshorecorvetteclub.org.

Sunburst Corvette Club meets on the very first Thursday of the month, except January, at Galati’s Hideaway, eight hundred Feinberg Court, Cary. Dinner at six p.m. followed by meeting at seven p.m. For more than thirty five years, the Sunburst club has helped Vette owners get the most out their ownership with road trips, auto crossing, car shows, tech tips and fine friendships. For information, visit www.sunburstcorvetteclub.com or call Mike Stevens at (847) 277-9302.

Fox Valley Electrical Auto Association meets at seven p.m. the third Friday of the month at Packer Engineering, one thousand nine hundred seventy six N. Washington St., Naperville. For information, visit fveaa.org or call Ted at (630) 260-0424.

The Northern Illinois regional group of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America meets at eight p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the Wheeling Township Service Center, one thousand six hundred sixteen N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. The group concentrates on Flathead Fords and Mercurys of the one thousand nine hundred thirty two -1953 era. For details, visit www.nirgv8.org or email [email protected].

Prairie State four Wheel Drive Club meets at seven p.m. the very first and third Wednesday of the month at Rosati’s Restaurant, one thousand seven hundred seventy W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. For information, call (847) 891-5151.

Cruisin’ Tigers GTO Club meets the third Saturday of the month at Mr. Beef and Pizza, one thousand seven hundred ninety six S. Elmhurst Road, Climb on Prospect. For details, call Randy Ray at (630) 740-8840 or visit www.cruisintigers.com.

The Herd, the Tri-State Impala Club for 1994-1996 Impala SS enthusiasts, meets on the third week of the month. For details, see the events calendar on the Herd website, www.theherd.com.

Chicagoland MG Club meets at eight p.m. the third Monday of the month, except December, at Mack’s Golden Pheasant, six hundred sixty eight W. North Ave., Elmhurst. For information, call Jim Evans at (630) 858-8192 or visit chicagolandmgclub.com.

Vintage MG Car Club of Chicago meets at eight p.m. the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Pizza Joynt, thirty nine W. North Ave., Northlake. For more information, visit vintagemgchicago.com or call Greg Hoeft at (847) 272-5545.

Windy City Miata Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month, February through October, at Fuddruckers, one thousand five hundred Branding Lane in Downers Grove, near the intersection of Butterfield and Finley roads. For information, visit windycitymiataclub.com.

The Fox Valley Model A Restorers Club (MARC) meets at seven p.m. the third Friday of most months in the lower level of the St. Charles city hall. Anyone interested in 85-year-old Ford Model As is welcome to attend, whether you own a Model A or not. For more information or to confirm a meeting, call Dan at (815) 566-6550 or Phred at (847) 312-0926.

Illinois Region of the Model A Restorers Club meets at 7:30 p.m. the very first Tuesday of the month at American Legion Post No. 974, nine thousand seven hundred fifty seven Pacific Ave., Franklin Park. Anyone interested in Model A Fords is welcome. For more information, call Ron Ehrenhofer at (847) two hundred fifty five 6758 or visit illinoisregionmarc.com.

Model T Ford Club International, Fox Valley Chapter: All makes and models of cars are welcome. Meetings are at seven p.m. the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Elgin Township offices, seven hundred twenty nine S. McLean Blvd., Elgin. For information, contact Don Walters, president, at (224) 268-6395.

Chicagoland Mopar Connection is a car club for those interested in the preservation of Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, AMC and Jeep vehicles. For information, call Pat at (630) 987-9566 or visit www.chicagolandmopar.com.

Stallions Gate Mustang & Ford Club is an active social club of all-year Mustangs and Ford enthusiasts in the Chicago area. Monthly meetings held the 2nd Saturday at different locations. For more information, call Jeff at (630) 327-3762 or visit stallionsgate.org.

Packards of Chicagoland meets at six p.m. the very first Monday of the month at the Silver Stallion Restaurant, one thousand two hundred seventy five Lee St., Des Plaines. For more information, call (847) 945-3927 or visit chicagopackard.org.

Chicagoland PT Cruiser Club meets at seven p.m. the third Thursday of the month at Colonial Cafe, one thousand six hundred twenty five E. Main St., St. Charles. All Cruiser owners are welcome. For more information, call Tony at (847) 515-8110 or Steve at (815) 985-7391 or visit chicagolandptcruiserclub.org.

Fox Valley PT Cruisers meets at 6:30 p.m. the very first Tuesday of the month at the McHenry Township Senior Center, three thousand five hundred nineteen N Richmond Road (west of intersection of Route thirty one and Johnsburg Road), McHenry. For information, call Dan at (815) 344-6091 or visit foxvalleyptcruisers.com.

Romin’ Chariots Car Club, Blue Island. Group hosts four charity car shows this year and attends weekly cruise nights. For more details, visit www.rominchariots.com.

North Suburban Sports Car Club meets at seven p.m. the third Thursday of the month at Sweet Baby Ray’s, eight hundred E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village. For information, visit nsscc.org.

The Northern Illinois Street Rod Association meets at seven p.m. the very first Monday of the month at at Nick’s Pizza, Randall and Bowes roads, Elgin. All American cars and American engines welcome. For information, email [email protected] or visit nilsra.com.

The Studebaker Club’s Black Hawk chapter meets 7:30 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday of the month. For more information, visit www.studebakerclubs.com/blackhawk or call (630) 776-1454.

Classic Thunderbird Club of Chicagoland welcomes all owners of 1955-1957 Thunderbirds and those who have an interest in them. For information, call Ken Smizinski at (847) 397-3747 or visit ctcc9.com.

Chicagoland Thunderbird Club is a vintage car enthusiasts club dedicated to the historical preservation of the Ford Thunderbird, models from one thousand nine hundred fifty five through 2005. The Chicagoland Thunderbirds puts on car showcase events during the summer; all makes and models of American- and foreign-made cars are welcome to our shows. For club details, membership and upcoming events, contact Art Kastl, (630) 927-3224.

Car club calendar

Shows, interchange meets

March 3-5: 55th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels introduced by South Oak Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, five thousand five hundred fifty five N Sea Road, Rosemont. More than five hundred custom-built cars, classics, hot rods, trucks, motorcycles and race cars on display. See some of Chicago’s finest display cars as well as a number of exhibits and feature celebrities, including Rick Harrison from “Pawn Starlets” from one to five p.m. Sunday. Live concert Saturday at five p.m. featuring Danny “The Count” Koker (“Counting Cars”) and the band Count’s 77. Tickets: $20, children 6-12, $7. Discounted tickets, $Legal, available at O’Reilly Auto Parts stores. For information, visit worldofwheels.com or autorama.com/attend/chicago.

March Nineteen: 21st annual All British Car Exchange Meet & Autojumble, sponsored by the Chicagoland MG Club. Eight a.m. to two p.m. at DuPage County Fairgrounds, two thousand fifteen W. Manchester Road, Wheaton. All vendor spaces indoors. Free parking. Vendor offerings include regalia, implements and services, as well as fresh, used and refurbished parts. This event draws both vendors and shoppers from across the Midwest. This event includes all marques of European cars as well as British and other European motorcycles. Vendor space available. For information, call Jim Evans at (630) 858-8192, email [email protected] or visit www.britishcarswap.info.

March Nineteen: 33rd annual Winter Car Parts Exchange, hosted by Illinois Region of the Model A Restorers Club. Open eight a.m.-1 p.m., seven a.m. for coffee and doughnuts, at Friendly Ford, three hundred thirty three E Irving Park Road, Roselle. Admission $Five, indoor vendor spaces, $25. For vendor reservations, contact Larry at (847) 404-9233 or [email protected]. For questions, contact Mark at (847) 302-7900 or [email protected].

April Two: 40th Auto Parts Exchange Meet, eight a.m.-1 p.m., Don McCue Chevrolet, two thousand fifteen E. Main St., St. Charles. Hosted by Waukegan-North Shore chapter of the Illinois Region AACA. Exchange spaces, $20. Suggested donation at the door, $Five. For details. call Chris Schurrer at (815) 344-3775 or email [email protected].

April 16: Skip’s Fiesta Exchange Meet, McHenry County Fairgrounds, eleven thousand nine hundred Country Club Road, Woodstock. Eight a.m.-3 p.m. Exchange inwards, $30; outside, $25. For details, call (630) 340-4744 or visit www.skipsusa.net.

June Trio: Glen Ellyn Historical Society’s fourth annual Vintage Auto Fest, ten a.m. to three p.m. at St. Charles Road and North Main Street, Glen Ellyn. Open to all antique cars. $Ten.00 registration fee. Three Best of Showcase prizes. for registration form and info sheet, email [email protected].

June 11: Skip’s Fiesta Exchange Meet and Car Display, McHenry County Fairgrounds, eleven thousand nine hundred Country Club Road, Woodstock. Eight a.m.-3 p.m. Exchange inwards, $30; outside, $25. For details, call (630) 340-4744 or visit www.skipsusa.net. Other summer dates: July 23, Sept. Three.

June Legitimate: 17th annual Corvette, Chevy and Street Rod Father’s Day Charity Car Display, nine a.m. to Two:30 p.m. at Libertyville Chevrolet, one thousand one S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Sponsored by North Shore Corvette Club and Libertyville Chevrolet. Veterans will be recognized and proceeds will benefit the Lake County Honor Flight for Veterans. In addition, a food drive will be held to benefit the Libertyville Township Food Pantry. A registration form is available at www.northshorecorvetteclub.org. Registration open 6:30-10 a.m. Food, vendors, DJ, goody bags, dash plaques, door prizes and raffle prizes. For details, email [email protected] or call (847) 910-2031.

June 25: Gears & Ears 40, introduced by Midwest Street Rod Association of Illinois at the Kendall County Fairgrounds, ten thousand eight hundred twenty six Route 71, Yorkville. 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 3D Sound. Exchange meet. Gates open at seven a.m. For details, call Wayne at (773) 775-4696 or www.gearsandears.com.

Cruise nights

Monthly meetings

Austin-Healey Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at The RAM Brewery, one thousand nine hundred one McConnor Parkway, Schaumburg. The social meeting embarks at 6:30 p.m. and the business meeting commences at 7:30 p.m. Secure, well lighted parking at the rear of the building. For information, visit www.healeyclub.org.

Chicagoland Avanti Owners Club meets at eight p.m. the very first Wednesday of the month at Mr. Beef and Pizza, one thousand seven hundred ninety six S. Elmhurst Road, Climb on Prospect. For more information, contact Rick Shafer at (630) 272-6850, [email protected], or Joe Dolezal, (630) 986-1526, [email protected].

Chicagoland Chapter of Buick Club of America meets at various locations and dates. For information, email [email protected].

Chicago Corvette Club meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Oak Street Restaurant, nine hundred forty five Oak St., North Aurora. For information, visit chicagocorvetteclub.com.

Chicagoland North Corvette Club, sponsored by Stasek Chevrolet, meets at seven p.m. the last Thursday of the month. For meeting location or information, visit www.chicagolandnorthcorvetteclub.com.

Sunburst Corvette Club meets on the very first Thursday of the month, except January, at Galati’s Hideaway, eight hundred Feinberg Court, Cary. Dinner at six p.m. followed by meeting at seven p.m. For more than thirty five years, the Sunburst club has helped Vette owners get the most out their ownership with road trips, auto crossing, car shows, tech tips and excellent friendships. For information, visit www.sunburstcorvetteclub.com or call Mike Stevens at (847) 277-9302.

Fox Valley Electrified Auto Association meets at seven p.m. the third Friday of the month at Packer Engineering, one thousand nine hundred seventy six N. Washington St., Naperville. For information, visit fveaa.org or call Ted at (630) 260-0424.

The Herd, the Tri-State Impala Club for 1994-1996 Impala SS enthusiasts, meets on the third week of the month. For details, see the events calendar on the Herd website, www.theherd.com.

Romin’ Chariots Car Club, Blue Island. Group hosts four charity car shows this year and attends weekly cruise nights. For more details, visit www.rominchariots.com.

North Suburban Sports Car Club meets at seven p.m. the third Thursday of the month at Sweet Baby Ray’s, eight hundred E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village. For information, visit nsscc.org.

The Studebaker Club’s Black Hawk chapter meets 7:30 p.m. the 2nd Tuesday of the month. For more information, visit www.studebakerclubs.com/blackhawk or call (630) 776-1454.

Classic Thunderbird Club of Chicagoland welcomes all owners of 1955-1957 Thunderbirds and those who have an interest in them. For information, call Ken Smizinski at (847) 397-3747 or visit ctcc9.com.

Chicagoland Thunderbird Club is a vintage car enthusiasts club dedicated to the historical preservation of the Ford Thunderbird, models from one thousand nine hundred fifty five through 2005. The Chicagoland Thunderbirds puts on car demonstrate events during the summer; all makes and models of American- and foreign-made cars are welcome to our shows. For club details, membership and upcoming events, contact Art Kastl, (630) 927-3224.

Car club calendar

Photo Courtesy of Al Benson

Shows, interchange meets

Sept 1: The Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival Cruise In, 5-9 p.m., at Sunset Park, five thousand two hundred Miller Road. Introduced by BGV Motorsports and the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce. Showcase vehicles inject at the Sunset Park parking lot. Gates open at four p.m. All showcase cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome. Free for cruisers and spectators. Donations accepted for The Lake in the Hills Foundation. Love a DJ, live music, food vendors, community vendors and a carnival. For details, visit Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports, BGVMotorsports.com or call (847) 235-6528.

Sept. Trio: Skip’s Fiesta Interchange Meet and Car Showcase, McHenry County Fairgrounds, eleven thousand nine hundred Country Club Road, Woodstock. Eight a.m.-3 p.m. Admission, $9. Interchange space inwards, $45; outside, $40. Display cars judged, $20; car for sale, $25. For details, call (630) 340-4744 or visit www.skipsusa.net.

Sept. Four: Buffalo Grove Days car demonstrate, eleven a.m. to four p.m., McHenry Road (Route 83) at Deerfield Parkway (Inject off Route 83, northbound only). Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. Free demonstrate. Dash plaques for very first one hundred vehicles. Awards at Three:30 p.m. For information, visit bgdays.com.

Sept. 8-10: Fierorama. Friday: Cruise Night at The Lodge on Route sixty four in Wasco. Saturday: Fierorama Dinner Party at Quality Inn in St. Charles, beginning at six p.m. Sunday: Car demonstrate at Pottawatomie Park at eight North Ave. in St. Charles along the wooded banks of the Fox Sea near the downtown shopping district. More details and registration at www.fierofocus.com. For information, call Jim Hallman at (630) 305-9806 or email [email protected].

Sept. 8-10: Third annual Ephraim Vintage Festival, featuring the Hagerty Hill Climb and Arbor Crowne Properties Concours d’Elegance. Activities in the village of Ephraim, located in picturesque Door County, Wisconsin. Highlighting uncommon prewar European and American classics, and significant postwar sports cars. Details and nomination forms available at ephraimhillclimb.com.

Sept. 9: Randhurst Village Street Fest, corner of Rand and Elmhurst Roads, Climb on Prospect. The joy starts at eleven a.m. when the Daily Herald’s Matt Avery presents cars from the 1920s, taking guests back in time to when Climb on Prospect was founded. Avery, who weekly writes a column telling stories of cars and their owners, will interview some owners bout their antique vehicles.

Sept. Ten: 31st annual Chicagoland British Car Festival, nine a.m.-3 p.m., Harper College, one thousand two hundred W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. One of the largest and most entertaining British car events in the U.S. More than five hundred classic British cars will be on display. Authentic British food, entertainment, technical learning sessions, car merchandise giveaways, classic car parts vendors, and examples of the latest automobile imports from Good Britain. Admission free with donations encouraged for Shelter Inc. For those displaying cars, the early registration fee is $20 before Aug. 22, and $25 after and at the festival. Registration at www.britishcarunion.com.

Sept. 17: 12th annual Cantigny Car Demonstrate, Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Nine a.m. to three p.m. Almost one hundred awards in a broad range of categories. 400-plus vintage vehicles on display. Live entertainment by Joe Kalish and DJ music by Carousel Sound, plus food trucks. Free for spectators with paid parking ($Ten). More details including exhibitor registration: www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/119662.

Sept. 17: The Bo-Bo’s Gyros and Ice Fluid Salon Car, Truck and Motorcycle Demonstrate, two hundred eighty Hawthorn Village Commons. $15 vehicle entry fee. Event proceeds to benefit the Jesse W. Goldsmith Scholarship Memorial Fund of the Vernon Hills Police Department. Breakfast pastries, coffee, lunch and dessert are available. Gates open at nine a.m. Registration is ten a.m. until noon. Awards at Two:45 p.m. Dash plaques to very first fifty vehicles and thirty two awards. Love food specials, music and a ’50s diner-themed venue. For details, visit Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports, BGVMotorsports.com or call (847) 235-6528.

Sept. 23: Huntley Fall Fest Car Showcase, ninth annual Pedal for Paws. Deicke Park, Route 47, Huntley. Registration, $20, 9-11 a.m., thirty five awards at two p.m. Open to vehicle one thousand nine hundred eighty an older or modern muscle one thousand nine hundred eighty and newer. Participants encouraged to bring pets. Proceeds benefit Animal Services and Assistance Programs Inc. Entertainment by 3-D Sound. Food and festival. For details, call (630) 673-2360.

Oct. 1: The Elburn Lions host the 24th annual Fall Classic All Wheels Showcase to support their charitable causes. More than thirty classes to inject with two trophies per class. Best of the Best competition to select the best from this year’s Best of Showcase winners. Gates open at eight a.m. Award presentations commence at three p.m. Practice the sounds of the past from Carousel Sound. Fine food, cash bar, free chili while it lasts, and a pumpkin decorating contest for the kids. Visit www.elburnlions.com and look under Calendar to get a registration form and further information.

OCT. 8: Sweet Caroline’s Annual Charity Car Showcase, two thousand five hundred twenty five W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. One hundred percent proceeds to benefit Anderson Animal Shelter. Registration $Ten. Ten a.m.-1:30 p.m. Door prizes, 20-plus trophies, 50/50 raffle. All cars and trucks welcome. Food available. Rain date: Oct. 15. For details, visit SweetCarolinesBarNQue.com or call (847) 519-7575.

Cruise nights

Geneva: Thursdays in July and August, 6-8 p.m. at the Kane County Courthouse parking lot, one hundred S. Third St. For details, visit genevachamber.com.

Ingleside/Fox Lake: Saturday nights, Miller’s Dog N’ Suds, Rollins Road and Washington Street. Live bands across the summer. For details, visit Facebook page.

Lake Zurich: Very first Wednesday of the month, Main Street from Old Rand Road to Church Street. Through October. For details, visit www.lakezurich.org/603/Cruise-Nights.

Lisle: Saturdays on Main Street, 6-9 p.m. May 27, June 24, July twenty nine and Aug. 26. Visit Lislechamber.com.

McHenry: Green Street Cruise Night, 6-8 p.m. Mondays, May 22-Sept. 25, Green Street at Route 120. For details, call (815) 728-0404 or email [email protected].

Climb on Prospect: Bluesmobile cruise nights, 6-9 p.m. Saturdays, May twenty to Sept. Twenty three in the Metra lot, Route eighty three and Northwest Highway. For details, visit mpdma.com.

Roselle: Friday nights, Roselle American Legion, three hundred forty four E. Maple Ave. May 19-Sept. 8. For details, visit cruiseroselle.com

Vernon Hills: Fourth Wednesday of the month, Motors on Milwaukee cruise at Sears Auto Center, Hawthorn Mall, two Hawthorn Center, 6-9 p.m. through Sept. 27. Love music by DJ, food by Bo-Bo’s of Vernon Hills, giveaways, dash plaques and a Top Vehicle Award. Collecting nonperishable food for the Vernon Area Food Pantry and glazes for the Midwest Veterans Closet. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Wheaton: Vintage Rails cruise nights, 6-9 p.m. Friday nights through Aug. 25. Front Street, near Main Street. For details, visit downtownwheaton.com/vintage-rides.

Monthly meetings

Austin-Healey Club meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at The Saddle Room restaurant, two thousand five hundred fifty nine Pratum Ave. in Hoffman Estates. The social meeting and/or dinner commences at 6:30 p.m. followed by the business meeting and a brief informative program commences at 7:30 p.m. There is secure, well lighted parking next to the restaurant. For information, visit www.healeyclub.org.