Have an event, get-together, happening, cruise, car show, or other automotive activity 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, location, description, and contact info) to kitcar@primedia.com, and we'll run it in the next available issue.
December 2007
Pomona Auto Swap Meet: Dec 2, 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 for more info, or call (714) 538-7091.
John Force Holiday Car Show: Dec 2, Yorba Linda, CA.Every December, John Force Racing holds a car show that benefits the California Highway Patrol's CHiP's for Kids Program. Held at John Force Racing's headquarters, there are always hundreds of cool vehicles on display, as well as John Force's collection of racing dragsters and automobilia. Check www.johnforceracing.com for more info.
January 2008
San Francisco Rod, Custom, & Motorcycle Show: Jan 11-13, San Francisco, CA. The indoor show will be held at the Cow Palace and will include rods, customs, motorcycles, and rat rods. Check www.sfcustomshow.com for more info.
Pomona Auto Swap Meet: Jan 13, 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.
59th Annual Grand National Roadster Show: Jan 25-27, Pomona, CA.
The oldest running indoor hot rod show will be back at its new home in Southern California at the Pomona Fairplex. Check www.hotrodshows.com/home.html, or call (877) ROD-SHOW.
February 2008
58th Annual Sacramento Autorama: Feb 8-10, Sacramento, CA.
The second oldest running indoor car show in the world is held at the Cal Expo Fairplex in Sacramento, California. Custom cars reign at the Sacramento Autorama. Visit www.hotrodshows.com/home.html, or call (877) ROD-SHOW.
Portland Rod & Custom Show: Feb 15-17, Portland, OR. Each year, the Portland Expo Center hosts the most attended rod and custom show in Oregon. The show offers enthusiasts rods, bikes, all indoors. Visit www.hotrodshows.com/home.html, or call (877) 236-0632.
March 2008
Seattle Roadster Show: Feb 29-Mar 2, Seattle, WA.Over 35,000 automotive enthusiasts and motorsports fans come through the turnstiles at the Qwest Field Event Center to see the best from California, Oregon, Washington, and Canada. Beautiful Seattle is a great place to be to complete the West Coast indoor car and motorcycle season. Visit www.hotrodshows.com/ home.html, or call (877) 236-0632.
Boise Roadster Show: Mar 6-9, Boise, ID.The 36th Annual Boise Roadster Show will be held at the Western Idaho Fairgrounds. Check www.firebirdonline.com or call 208-938-8986 for more info.
56th Annual Detroit Autorama: Mar 7-10, Detroit, MI. Held at the famed Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan, the Detroit Autorama is one of the most prestigious indoor street rod and custom shows in the country. Check www.mhraonline.org or call (586) 771-7110 for more info.
Pomona Auto Swap Meet: Mar 9, 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
Blackie Gejeian's Invitation Only Fresno Autorama: Mar 14-16, Fresno, CA.
Held at the Fresno Convention Center, spectacular customs will be on display. Vehicles displayed are on an invitation-only basis. Call (559) 834-3424 for more info.
Lakeland VW Show & Swap Classic: Mar 15-16, Lakeland, FL.
The event features air- and water-cooled VWs, vans, trikes, rail buggies, and all types of kit cars, with over 50 classes offered. There are also free rides for the kids. Check www.Lakelandvwclassic.com or call (863) 660-7731 for more info.
April 2008 Pomona Auto Swap Meet: Apr 20, 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
Spring Carlisle: Apr 23-27, Carlisle, PA. The Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral is held at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Thousands of cars and vendors sell new and used automotive parts. Check www.carsatcarlisle.com, or call (717) 243-7855 for more info.