Have an event, get-together, happening, cruise, car show, or other automotive event that relates to the kit and replicar world? Then tell us when it is so we can all join in the fun! E-mail all the information (event name, dates, place, description, and contact info) to kitcar@primedia.com, and we'll run it in the next available issue.
January58th Grand National Roadster Show: Jan 20-22, Pomona, CA. The oldest indoor custom car show in the country. Show's top awards include America's Most Beautiful Roadster (AMBR). Contact www.hotrodshows.com for more, or call (877) 763-7469.
February56th Sacramento Autorama: FeB 10-12, Sacramento, CA. The country's second-oldest indoor custom car show, held at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds. Contact www.hot rodshows.com for more, or call (877) 763-7469.
Portland Rod & Custom Show: Feb 17-19, Portland, OR. The largest indoor car show in the Northwest, held at the Portland Expo Center. Contact www.hotrod shows.com for more, or call (877) 236-0632.
Rod & Custom Show: Feb 25-26, Monticello, IA. 37th annual O'Reilly Auto Parts Rod & Custom Show. Call (319) 465-5119, or see www.rodandcustomcarshow.com.
MarchSeattle Roadster Show: Mar 3-5, Seattle, WA. One of the largest indoor car shows in the Northwest, held at Qwest Field Event Center. Contact www.hotrodshows.com for more, or call (877) 236-0632.
Pomona Auto Swap Meet: Mar 5, Pomona, CA. The West Coast's largest one-day automotive swap meet for antique, Corvette, Porsche, street rod, and Volkswagen vehicles. Check www.PomonaSwapMeet.com, or call (714) 538-7091 for more info.
AprilSpring Carlisle: Apr 19-23, Carlisle, PA. Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Thousands of cars and vendors selling new and used automotive parts. Check www.carsatcarlisle.com for more, or call (717) 243-7855.
Pomona Auto Swap Meet: Apr 23, Pomona, CA. The West Coast's largest one-day automotive swap meet for antique, Corvette, Porsche, street rod, and Volkswagen vehicles. Check www.PomonaSwapMeet.com, or call (714) 538-7091 for more info.
Aha's Knotts Show: Apr 22-23, Buena Park, CA. The 27th annual Fun Under The Sun event organized by the Association of Handcrafted Automobiles (AHA) at Knotts Berry Farm. Check www.replicarclub.com for more.
4th Annual Southwest Se7ens Festival: Apr 22-23, Cresson, TX. Enthusiasts of Lotus 7 sports cars and those who enjoy Lotus Se7en-inspired sports cars are invited to the Motorsports Ranch. Call Bernie Long at (972) 998-9861, or e-mail at sw7fest@verizon.net.
Pacific Coast Dream Machines: Apr 30, Half Moon Bay, CA. The 16th annual show covers all eras of cars, from Model Ts and steam-powered to dragsters and sports cars. Call the info line at (650) 726-2328, or visit www.miramarevents.com for more.
MayUnique Homecoming: May 12-13, Gadsden, AL. The 14th annual gathering of Unique Motorcars owners and vehicles at the Unique factory. Shop tour and 100-mile cruise included. Call (256) 546-2395 for more info.
Carlisle Import, Kit/Replicar Nationals: May 19-21, Carlisle, PA. One of the largest kit-oriented shows in the country, with many manufacturers' kits, bodies, and chassis on display. Contact www.CarsAtCarlisle.com, or call (717) 243-7855 for more.
JuneHot Rod Power Tour: Jun 3-10, U.S. East Coast. The annual 1,000-mile cruise covering seven days from Kissimmee, Florida, to Englishtown, New Jersey. Check www.hotrod.com for more.
Pomona Auto Swap Meet: Jun 4, Pomona, CA. The West Coast's largest one-day automotive swap meet for antique, Corvette, Porsche, street rod, and Volkswagen vehicles. Check www.PomonaSwapMeet.com or call (714) 538-7091 for more info.
Goodguys Hot Rod Nationals: Jun 9-11, Indianapolis, IN. 18th annual gathering of hot rods, customs, kits, replicars, and drag cars made through '64, held at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Check the Web at www.good-guys.com, or call (925) 838-9876 for more info.
L.A. Roadster's Fathers Day Show: Jun 17-18, Pomona, CA. The 42nd annual roadster exhibition, trade show, and swap meet, and the world's largest roadster-only exhibition. Held at Los Angeles County Fairplex. For more info, check www.laroadsters.com, or call (626) 446-2762.
Factory Five Racing Open House: Jun 17, Wareham, MA. Annual open house and get-together for FFR owners-includes shop tour. Call (508) 291-3443 for more info.
London Cobra Show: Jun 23-25, London, OH. Hosted by Ohio Cobra Club, this event features manufacturers, a poker run, an autocross, and burnouts down Main Street-and it's all for charity. See www.londoncobrashow.com for more.
JulyGoodguys Nationals: Jul 7-9, Columbus, OH. Ninth annual event for hot rods, street rods, customs, musclecars, kits, and replicars through '72. Check the Web at www.good-guys.com, or call (925) 838-9876 for more info.
Pomona Auto Swap Meet: Jul 16, Pomona, CA. The West Coast's largest one-day automotive swap meet for antique, Corvette, Porsche, street rod, and Volkswagen vehicles. Check www.PomonaSwapMeet.com, or call (714) 538-7091 for more info.
Art Center Car Classic: Jul 18, Pasadena, CA. World-famous Art Center College of Design car show with about 100 of the finest examples of automotive design, held on the grounds of the school. Call (626) 396-2304, or visit www.artcenter.edu/carclassic for more.
AugustStreet Rod Nationals: Aug 3-6, Louisville, KY. The 37th annual convention and car show open to all pre-'49 vehicles. Held at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Check www.nsra-usa.com for more, or call (901) 452-4030.
Concorso Italiano: Aug 18, Monterey Bay, CA. Featuring all Italian marques, including a special presentation this year for Apollos. Held at Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course. For more info, check out www.concorso.com.
Monterey Historics: Aug 18-20, Laguna Seca, CA. The 33rd Rolex Monterey Historics Automobile Races will feature a tribute to Cooper cars and the 50th anniversary of the Laguna Seca/Mazda Raceway track. Visit www.monterey historic.com for more.
Woodward Dream Cruise: Aug 19, Detroit, MI. The 12th annual Dream Cruise is the largest one-day celebration of the car, and an estimated 40,000 vehicles participate in conjunction with nine cities around Detroit. Check www.woodwarddreamcruise.com for more info.
Pebble Beach Concours D'elegance: Aug 20, Pebble Beach, CA. The 56th annual outdoor car show celebrating automotive excellence is considered to be the world's premiere car show. See www.pebblebeachconcours.net for more.
Pomona Auto Swap Meet: Aug 27, Pomona, CA. The West Coast's largest one-day automotive swap meet for antique, Corvette, Porsche, street rod, and Volkswagen vehicles. Check www.PomonaSwapMeet.com, or call (714) 538-7091 for more info.
SeptemberFall Carlisle: Sep 27-Oct 1, Carlisle, PA. Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Thousands of cars and vendors selling new and used automotive parts. Check www.carsatcarlisle.com for more, or call (717) 243-7855.
OctoberRun & Gun: Oct 12-14, East St. Louis, IL. Annual three-day performance event that includes drag racing, road course, and autocross. Open to all kits and replicars. Check autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Run_N_Gun/ for more.
Pomona Auto Swap Meet: Oct 15, Pomona, CA. The West Coast's largest one-day automotive swap meet for antique, Corvette, Porsche, street rod, and Volkswagen vehicles. Check www.PomonaSwapMeet.com, or call (714) 538-7091 for more info.
NovemberSema Show: Oct 31-Nov 3, Las Vegas, NV. The premier automotive trade show, catering to every level of the automotive aftermarket. Held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Contact the SEMA Show at semashow@sema.org, or call (909) 396-0289.
DecemberPomona Auto Swap Meet: Dec 3, Pomona, CA. The West Coast's largest one-day automotive swap meet for antique, Corvette, Porsche, street rod, and Volkswagen vehicles. Check www.PomonaSwap Meet.com, or call (714) 538-7091 for more info.