2024 Shows and Events
- November 24 - “SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFAST CARAVAN”…..our semi-annual breakfast cruise to the COUNTY SEAT RESTAURANT in Powhatan. (The spring run was rained out)
We will meet between 7:30 and 8 AM at the AMC Theater on Alverser Drive, (next to the old Extra Billy’s BBQ.) At 8 AM we will cruise to the restaurant, which is located across from
the Powhatan Courthouse on Rte. 13. The famous Sunday Buffet features Omelet Station, Waffle Station, and the complete breakfast buffet as well. The restaurant gives the cruisers
all the parking on the street to display our cars and early entry at 8:30 for coffee and back-room seating. Breakfast served at 9 AM. Anyone living west of 288 can meet us there or join
the caravan along the way. For more info, e-mail Cadillac Jeff at caddyman617@yahoo.com NO RAIN DATE.
- December 7 - Barn Find Hunter Tom Cotter to Speak at Richmond Triumph Register’s December 7th Holiday Party
The Richmond Triumph Register is excited to announce that Tom Cotter, renowned Barn Find Hunter author and host of Hagerty’s Barn Find Hunter YouTube series, will be the keynote speaker at RTR’s holiday party, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, December 7th at the Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum in Colonial Heights. All central Virginia classic car enthusiasts are invited to attend. In addition to dinner and Tom’s presentation, attendees will have exclusive access to the museum’s amazing collection of automobiles, trucks, tractors, and transportation memorabilia.
A well-respected author, historian, and automotive enthusiast, Tom has written numerous classic car and racing books, including ten in the bestselling Barn Find Hunter series. He has hosted more than 160 episodes of his Barn Find Hunter videos, now available on YouTube and the Hagerty website (hagerty.com/media/series/barn-find-hunter). Attendees can look forward to fascinating insights and anecdotes from Tom’s illustrious career in racing and discovering hidden classics in barns, backyards, and scrapyards. While Tom will speak about classic cars in general, his experience with British classics runs deep. He has owned, and sometimes raced, MGs, Austin Headleys, Morris Minors, among others classic marques.
Invitations to the RTR holiday party and Tom Cotter’s presentation will be extended to the Central Virginia British Car Club, the Capital Triumph Register, the Virginia Jaguar Club, the Car Club Council of Central Virginia, the Richmond Region Antique Automobile Club of America, and other area car clubs. In addition to a buffet barbeque dinner, drinks and Tom’s presentation, admission includes exclusive access to the Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum’s amazing collection of automobiles, trucks, tractors, and transportation memorabilia. Tickets are $40 per person and can now be purchased at the RTR website: richmondtriumphregister.com/holiday-party-tickets.
Mark your calendars! On behalf of the Richmond Triumph Register, we hope you can join us on December 7th. For more information, contact RTR at richmondtriumphregister@gmail.com.
- December 7 - 25th Annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show benefiting The Marines Toys for Tots local Chapter. Event will be held, again, at Caliber Collision 928 S. Church St Smithfield, VA 23430. Registration starts at 9 am $25 day of show, pre registration by 11/28 $20. Checks payable to Toys for Tots and mailed to show address. Awards at 2:30 include Best in Show '79 and older and '80 and newer, Top 20, Best Christmas Decorations and more. Spectators are asked to bring TOYS! Santa & Ms. Claus are scheduled to arrive by helicopter (far enough away from show cars) around noon. Live music, great food, children's area, drawings and more! For more information visit Smithfield-va.toysfortots.org or Toys for Tots Smithfield Va. on Facebook. Elizabeth Moose 757-880-7191 Smithfield.va@toysfortots.org
- December 7 – It’s the ANNUAL CHESTERFIELD CRUZIN’ CRUISE-IN XMAS PARTY which will be held at CANDELA’S (west) ITALIAN RESTAURANT (Midlothian Tpk. near Winterfield Rd. in the Krogers Plaza) 1 to 3 PM, RAIN OR SHINE!! If it rains, come in regular daily driver car….. Come have dinner and wish friends a Merry Xmas and get the cars out for a nice warm-up! FREE soft drinks with dinner; Xmas oldies music; “Social Hour” in parking lot at 12:30… For more info, e-mail Cadillac Jeff at caddyman617@yahoo.com
2025 Shows and Events
- January 18 - Polar Bear Run 24 - Annual mystery run to somewhere good. All the dirty details will be posted by Christmas. contact@carclubcouncil.com
- April 6 - First Annual Petersburg SDA Church Sunday Cruise-In, 300 Poplar Drive, Petersburg, VA 23805,
Hours 2 PM to 5 PM. Rain date: April 13th.
Tired of being cooped-up all winter? Grab your chair, come on out and let others see your pride and joy while
you are visiting with your old friends and making new ones. Be sure to mark your calendar.
For info call Billy Conner, 804-216-1225
- April 26th - The Devin Samuels Memorial Truck and Car Show at 10515 Colonial Downs Parkway New Kent VA 23124.
Show Time 9am to 3pm (gates open at 8:30am). This is the 4th Annual show that focuses on seatbelt awareness. The show has donated over $21,000.00 to first responders over the past 3 years. Devin unfortunately lost his life in a horrific car crash returning home from work in April 2021.
The show welcomes all vehicles from vintage, classic, muscle, custom, new, luxury, SUV, lowered, and raised.
The event has food trucks, vendors, music, kid events, along with over 30 volunteers to help with coordinating the event. There will be over 50 awards given out along with a 50/50 cash raffle. Admission is $25 to show (passenger free) $5.00 for spectators
Kids 12 and under is free Contact Wayne Samuels 804-980-1294 Email wayne.samuels@mastec.com
Playersopen22@gmail.com
- May 2 -3 - OBX Rod & Custom Festival - Cruise-ins - Static Displays - Special Events - Food & Family Fun - Historic Sites. All Held against the beautiful backdrop of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Complete info at OBXRC.com
- May 10 - 6th Annual Breakthrough Car Show - 30th Anniversary of the Council at Pamplin Park, 6955 Duncan Road, Petersburg VA 23803. Judging classes for all makes, models and years - classes for every vehicle! Goody bags and dash plaques for the first 150 registered - participant voting. There will be Vendors and Food Trucks. DJ will spin Oldies. Free spectator admission, free parking plus discounted park entry - and plenty of parking for trailers. Door prizes, music, silent auction - all proceeds go to Historic Pamplin Park. ***NEW*** We will fire the cannon during the day and there will be musket demostrations! Complete info, registration form, and everything is at this site: carclubcouncil.com/carshow. Questions? contact@carclubcouncil.com
- June 14 - Rain date: Saturday October 21. Orange Assembly of God Car and Truck Show, 12386 James Madison Hwy, Orange, VA 22960. Show 10 am - 3 pm. Registration 8 am - 11 am. $20 registration fee. Dash plaques for 1st 50 registered. Trophies: Best in Show, Peoples Choice, and Top 10 Trophies awarded at 2:30 pm. All proceeds will go to men's ministries and community outreach. Door prize raffles for registrants. Music and food available. Fun for whole family. For information go to orangeassembly.com. Hope to see you there! Contact: Phone number: 540.672.4869
Email: oagconnects@gmail.com
- August 29 - 31 - Mustang Club of America Grand National Show Fredericksburg, VA. Organizer National Capital Region Mustang Club. Phone:
571-221-8142 Email: c4primer@gmail.com Website: www.ncrmc.org. Event site: mustang.org/event/mca-grand-national-show-fredericksburg-va More information to come when available.
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Cruise-Ins
Saturday Cruises
- Brunetti’s Express Year Round in the Kooliest Town of Mechanicsville at the Corner of 301 & Atlee Road. If the Weather is Good Cruise Out 3:30 till ? Every Saturday Afternoon Chill Out (no pun intended) w/Like Minded Motor Heads in a Well Lit Parking Lot, See Old Cars, Talk Shop & Eat Great Pizza. For More Info Call Lea at Still Runnin Magazine at 386.846.2347 cell or 804.746.2791.
- Saturdays weather permitting 8 AM – 10 AM Cars and Coffee Richmond, Stony Point Fashion Park: 8 - 10am, 9200 Stony Parkway, Richmond, VA 23235. There is a $5 fee to cover costs of rent, insurance, off duty police. Held every other Saturday. See dates on the calendar: carsandcoffeerichmond.com/Calendar.aspx
- The CHESTERFIELD CRUZING CRUISE-IN will continue to operate in limited capacity throughout the winter. After the holidays, there will perhaps be opportunities as the WEATHER permits. We will hopefully be trying some NEW restaurants, visiting some old favorites, and even trying a NEW TWIST on the "Cars & Coffee" theme. WATCH the left-hand side calendar of this website for more details throughout the off-season. If the conditions are right, we will be here for you! (Saturday cruises will be 1 - 3 pm) More info: E-mail Cadillac Jeff at caddyman617@yahoo.com
- NK Cruisers, a local car enthusiast and cruise-in group bringing the car community together between Richmond and Williamsburg. The focus is New Kent, Charles City, and Lanexa but we welcome all folks from all areas. All years, makes, models, cars, trucks ,motorcycles and tractors are welcome. Currently our cruise-in meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday 11AM-2PM Nov-March and the 1st and 3rd Friday 6PM-9PM April-October at Rosie's at Colonial Downs, Lot 7. Inclement weather cancels. Plenty of parking and room for trailered show, race, project vehicles. Golf carts are allowed onsite. If you have one bring it. Rosies has a restaurant and there are several more nearby. The address is 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy New Kent, VA 23124 or more information email: nkcruisers@gmail.com and NK Cruisers NK Cruisers Facebook page for announcements and information.
- Oldies But Goodies Classic Cruisers will once again host the Monthly First Saturday Breakfast Cruise In starting Saturday April 6 at the Keystone Tractor Museum and Keystone Grill located at 880 West Roslyn Road Colonial Heights VA 23834. Event entrance located at south end of museum, follow event signs. This event will be held the first Saturday of each month weather permitting starting at 8:00am. All makes and models including bikes are welcome at this free cruise in. Our members will be on site with our music van playing music and occasionally handing out door prizes and possibly a 50/50 drawing to support our local Veteran and other organizations. Stop in for the Breakfast Special at the Keystone Grill or visit the Truck and Tractor Museum and enjoy the vehicles on display while you enjoy the company of other car enthusiasts. Check our Facebook Page or Website www.obgcc.com for any updates or contact Gordon Ford at 804-712-1643 or gordonford10@yahoo.com.
- Last Saturday weather permitting 8 AM – 10 AM Cars and Coffee 804: at The Diner at Coal Mine Coffee & Sweets, 8 - 10am, 13208 Midlothian Tpk, Midlothian 23113: facebook.com/therealcoalmine.
- Electrics & Espresso, presented by Drive Electric RVA, 8:30-10:30 AM, March through November, Coco + Hazel (2733 McRae Road) on second Saturday and Starbucks Libbie Mill-Midtown (2363 Roux Street) on fourth Sunday – Curious about electric vehicles? Want to show off your ride? Join other EV owners and enthusiasts for our bi-monthly car meets. Contact Charles Gerena at DriveElectricRVA@mail.com for more details or check out our website: driveelectricrva.wixsite.com/home/evcarmeet.
Sunday Cruises
- Every Sunday, year round with weather permitting, The East End Cruise-in is in full effect at a NEW location, Freakin BBQ 1164 Wilkinson Road, Henrico, VA 23227 Every Sunday afternoon 2:30/3:00pm until dusk or when everyone leaves. Door prizes occasionally, music, 50/50 drawing and etc. Bring your hot Rods and a taste for some Freakin good BBQ. Bring your folding chairs and chill, have some fun. Open to all makes and models! Contact Paul Holmes 804-663-8806 with any questions.
- First Sunday of every month at 2PM Cheeseburgers & Classic Car Cruise-In at Farmer’s Table of Smithfield, 13418 Benns Church Boulevard, Smithfield, VA 23430.
Dates are April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 3 and December 1. Website: facebook.com/FarmersTableofSmithfield
- Electrics & Espresso, presented by Drive Electric RVA, 8:30-10:30 AM, March through November, Coco + Hazel (2733 McRae Road) on second Saturday and Starbucks Libbie Mill-Midtown (2363 Roux Street) on fourth Sunday – Curious about electric vehicles? Want to show off your ride? Join other EV owners and enthusiasts for our bi-monthly car meets. Contact Charles Gerena at DriveElectricRVA@mail.com for more details or check out our website: driveelectricrva.wixsite.com/home/evcarmeet.
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