2010 MAINE CAR SHOWS • 2010 MAINE CAR SHOWS • 2010 MAINE CAR SHOWS

Welcome to a very busy car season in Maine. If you have anything to add or change, please contact us at <info@portlandmotorclub.com> and we’ll update it ASAP. Special thanks to CruiseMaine magazine and CruiseMaine.net for generously sharing their calendar information with us.

MAY 2010

MAY 28 :: Livermore Falls History Night & Cruise-In. 4-8p. Rain date May 29th. FMI contact Ken at 207-779-0367 or ken@ski-depot.com.

MAY 29-30 :: Out of the Barn: Truck, Auto & Aeroplane Show. Held at Owls Head Transportation Museum. FMI visit www.owlshead.org or e-mail info@ohtm.org or call 207-594-4418.

JUNE 2010

JUNE 4-6 :: Vettes of Coastal Maine Corvette Only Weekend. Bar Harbor. FMI visit www.vettesofcoastalmaine.org.

JUNE 6 :: 4^th Annual Pleasant Mountain Car Show. Sponsored by Pleasant Mountain Chapter of Maine Obsolete Automobile League. Held at Shawnee Peak Ski Mountain, Bridgton, ME. Registration begins at 8a. $5 for driver + passenger. General Admission $2 (under 12 Free). Rain date June 13th. FMI see www.moalpmchapter.com or contact George at 207-647-2321 or Bill at 207-647-4033.

JUNE 10-13 :: 7^th Annual Back to the Beach Corvette Weekend. Visit www.back2thebeach.net for all details and prices.

JUNE 12 :: 10^th Annual Spring Car Show & Drag at Winterport. Takes place at the Winterport Dragway. Registration begins at 8a. $5 per show car. Rain Date June 19th. FMI contact Bob Reynolds at (207)223-5592.

JUNE 13 :: 3^rd Annual British and European Vintage Car Show. Hosted by MMSCC. Held on Chestnut Street, downtown Camden by the common. Field opens at noon. FMI visit www.mmscc.com.

JUNE 17-20 :: 25^th Annual Rod Run. Sponsored by Rod and Kustom Kruisers of Maine. To be held at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds. FMI contact Don Rowe 207-346-6611 or Hal Clark 207-647-8073.

JUNE 18-20 :: Bayley’s Annual Car Show & Drag. Bayley’s Camping Resort in Scarborough. Camping packages available. FMI visit www.bayleys-camping.com or call 207-883-6043.

JUNE 19 :: Sanford 16^th Annual Car Show. At Sanford Airport. Rain date the 26^th. Registration begins at 7a. $5 per show car. $2 Spectator Parking. FMI contact Adam at 207-636-6664.

JUNE 19-20 :: Hot Rods & Customs Show. An Owls Head Transportation Museum event. FMI visit www.owlshead.org or call 207-594-4418.

JUNE 19 :: 1^st Annual Dwayne Clark Scholarship Car Show. 11a-2p. Held in conjunction with the Windham Summerfest Parade. Held on School Grounds at Windham High School. FMI contact Cheryl or Stan at 207-892-7389 or 207-615-8365.

JUNE 19 :: Smitty’s 5^th Annual Multi-Club Cruise. All pre-1970s welcome. Leave Auburn Park & Ride at 7:30a. Destination Sanford Airport via Rt 202. Uniting with Sanford Elks Club Event.

JUNE 20 :: Hodgman’s Frozen Custard Father’s Day Car Show. Route 100 in New Gloucester. To benefit Children’s Miracle Network, sponsored by Knucklebusters Motor Club. FMI contact Don at 207-777-3535 or dmorris1200@hotmail.com.

JUNE 27 :: 21^st Annual Penquis Cruizer’s Cruize-In. Held at the JSI Store Fixtures parking lot on Rte 11 in Milo, ME. Co-sponsored with Milo Elementary PTO. Begins at 10a. General Admission $3. Children under 13 free if accompanied by adult, $2 for unaccompanied. FMI contact Fred or Susan at 207-965-8070.

JUNE 27 :: Harrison Lions Club’s Car Show. At Crystal Lake Park, Rte 117. Harrison, ME. Rain or Shine. Registration begins at 8a. $5 per show car. Free to public. Proceeds to benefit community programs. FMI contact Lion Gene Cross at 207-693-4051.

JULY 2010

JULY 2-4 :: 25^th Annual New England 4×4 Jamboree. Come to the Jamboree at Hunneywell Valley in Embden, Maine. Enjoy Truck pulls, sand drags radar run, family camping, river swimming, and much, much more. FMI visit www.newengland4×4jamboree.com.
JULY 3 :: Houlton Agricultural Fair and Show & Shine. Fair is 4 day event from July 1^st-4^th. Saturday is Car Show. Registration begins at 9a. FMI visit www.houltonfair.com.

JULY 4 :: Wiscasset Car Show. Benefits the J Gordon Regional Training Facility. 7:30a-1:30p 447 Bath Road, Wiscasset. $7 per show car. Spectators – $2. Rain or Shine. Many Classes. FMI contact John at 207-380-9239.

JULY 3-4 :: Fabulous ‘50s & Sensational ‘60s Show. Held at the Owls Head Transportation Museum. FMI visit www.owlshead.org or call 207-594-4418.

JULY 5 :: Front Street Shuffle. During the Bath Heritage Day events from July 2^nd- 5^th. Over 125 wonderful antique cars line the nationally acclaimed Front Street. FMI visit www.visitbath.com/?s=Front+Street+Shuffle

JULY 10 :: 3^rd Annual Car Show at Mosman Park. 2 blocks south of Rte 1. Searsport, ME. 9a-3p. Registration fee $5 per car. Proceeds to benefit Searsport Fire Department. FMI contact Jim at 548-2302 or exchief341@yahoo.com.

JULY 11 :: Kora Shriners 6^th Annual Car Show & Fly In. 8a – 3p. Held at Twitchell’s Airport, Rte 4, Turner, ME. Admission- Adults $5. Ages 5-12 yrs $2. Under 5 yrs is Free. FMI call 207-782-6831 or visit www.korashriners.org/carshow.

JULY 17 :: All Clubs Cookout and Show. Sponsored by MMSCC. Held at Moose Point State Park, Rte 1 between Belfast and Searsport. Afterwards a visit to the Penobscot Marine Museum and English Auto Restoration, Searsport. Rain Date 7/18. FMI visit www.mmscc.com.

JULY 17-18 :: Annual Antique Auto Show. Sponsored by the Maine Obsolete Automobile League. Held at Boothbay Railway Museum. FMI see www.railwayvillage.org.

JULY 17-18 :: Trucks, Tractors & Commercial Vehicle Show. Held at Owls Head Transportation Museum. FMI visit www.owlshead.org or call 207-594-4418.

JULY 17 :: 32^nd Annual Founder’s Day & Classic Car Exhibit. 9a – 5p Rain or Shine. Paris Hill, ME. Donations- Adults $10, Children 12 & under $2. Proceeds to benefit the Hamlin Memorial Library & Museum. FMI please visit www.parishill.org or call 207-743-2980.

JULY 17 :: Antique & Classics Show & Shine. Hosted by St. Stephen Area Chamber of Commerce, The Downtown Business Association, and the Passamaquoddy Antique Auto Club. Held on the St. Stephen Waterfront 11a-3p Canadian Time. FMI contact Judy at 506-466-7703.

JULY 23-24 :: 3rd Annual Bucksport Bay Festival. Many events! Held in Conjunction with The Battle at Fort Knox event. Car Show on the 24^th. FMI visit www.bucksportbaychamber.org/bayfestival.html or call 207-469-6818.

JULY 25 :: 14^th Annual Bikini Car Wash. Sanford Sound. FMI visit www.sanfordsound.com.

JULY 25 :: Belgrade Fire Department Annual Car Show. Held at the Belgrade Central School on Rte 27 near Hammond Lumber. Gates open at 8a. General admission- $3. Registration- $5 per show car. FMI contact Scott at 207-215-6142 or chevyshowtrucks@yahoo.com.

JULY 25 :: 7^th Annual Mackworth Island Show & Shine. Sponsored by Down East Region Porsche Club of America. Rte 1 Falmouth, ME. 10am – 2pm. Spectator donations- $5 Adult, $3 child (6-15). Registration at 8am. $10 donation to Maine Foundation for Deaf Children admits 1 show car + 2 people. FMI contact Jerry Giordano at 207.781.4904 or ggiordan@maine.rr.com.

AUGUST 2010

AUGUST 6-8 :: Antiques & Classic Fun Ride. Ride from Madawaska to Old Orchard Beach. Please e-mail Wayne Cyr at wrcyr@hotmail.com if you’re interested. Subject Line should read: “CAR RIDE”. FMI contact Wayne at 207-728-7702 or wrcyr@hotmail.com.

AUGUST 7 :: 21^st Annual Par Sem Auto Show. Held at the campus of the historic Parsonfield Seminary on Rt 160 in Parsonsfield. FMI contact Joe at 793-2384.

August 7 :: Andover Old Home Day Car Show. Sponsored by Western Maine Street Rods. Held at field near Akers Ski Shop, Andover, ME. Begins at 8a. FMI call 207-364-7052 or 207-364-4935.

AUGUST 8 :: Uptown Cruizahs 2^nd Annual Car Show. Held at New Balance store Rte 26, Oxford, ME. Rain or Shine. Registration begins at 7:30a. $5 per show car. FMI contact Les Wing 207-890-0870 or ratcoupe41@yahoo.com.

AUGUST 14 :: Fat Boys Annual Sock Hop and Cruise-In. 111 Bath Rd. Brunswick, ME. Begins at 8a. FMI call 207-729-9431.

AUGUST 14 :: 9^th Annual Telstar Car Show. 9-2p. Held at Telstar Highschool Athletic Fields, Rte 26 in Bethel, ME. Spectator admission- Adults $2 Students and kids $1. FMI contact 207-824-2212.

AUGUST 14 :: Dresden Meetinghouse Market Auto Show. A fun Sock-hop from around 3-9p. There will be music, 50/50, and giveaways!

AUGUST 15 :: Mystery Tour. A MMSCC event. Hosted by Peter and Karen Martin. FMI visit www.mmscc.com.

AUGUST 15 :: Summerfest Cookout & Vintage Race Car Celebration. Held at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough, ME in conjunction with the Maine Vintage Race Car Association. Doors open at 11:30a. General Admission- Adults $5, Children (12 or under) $3. Price includes Cookout lunch. FMI visit www.mainevintageracecars.com.

AUGUST 15 :: 5^th Annual Cars of Yesteryear Benefit Fun Show. Held at the Searsmont Town Office Rte 131, Searsmont, ME. General Admission- Adults $5, children under 12 Free. Registration begins at 9a. Proceeds to benefit The Vicky E. Morgan Foundation. FMI Call 207-342-3259.

AUGUST 15 :: Bucksport True Value Hardware Auto Show. Located off Rt 1A, Bucksport, ME. 8a-2p. Sponsored by Highway Legends Car Club. FMI contact George at 207-825-9025 or Paul at 207-469-2056.

AUGUST 15 :: Downtown Biddeford Cruise. 2-6p at the Five Points Shopping center – 420 Alfred St. Rte 111 Biddeford, ME. FMI visit www.mainecoastalcruisers.com or contact Fritz 207-985-2868 or Del 207-286-9549.

AUGUST 15 :: Togus Veterans Picnic. Held at Veterans Hospital Recreation Facilities, Togus, ME. Sponsored by Rusty Nuts. Rain Date August 22^nd. Proceeds to benefit Veteran’s Recreation Fund. FMI contact Rusty Nuts at 207-443-2575.

AUGUST 20-21 :: 38^th Annual Rod Run at Hebron Pines. Sponsored by Downeast Street Rods. Held at Hebron Pines, Rte 124 Hebron, ME. FMI contact Paul 207-786-4176 or Leigh 207-772-6643. E-mail Downeastclub@aol.com or visit www.downeaststreetrodclub.com.

AUGUST 21 :: 33^rd Annual New England Auto Auction. Held at Owls Head Transportation Museum in Owls Head, ME. Preview Wednesday August 18 through Friday August 20. Spectators welcome. FMI visit www.owlshead.org or e-mail info@ohtm.org or call 207-594-4418.

AUGUST 22 :: Annual Mid Coast Auto Show in Bath. Held at Tainter Field off Congress St. Bath, ME. Registration 8a-10a. Show is 10a-2p. There is a $10 registration fee and spectators are $3. FMI call Pete Bingham at (207)443-8360.

AUGUST 22 :: 1^st Annual Team 207 Auto Club Car Show. Held at Cabela’s in Scarborough. Rain or Shine. Registration begins at 8a. $5 per show car or 1 new unwrapped toy. Live entertainment by Alkivar (Team 207). Proceeds to benefit Toys for Tots and Camp Sunshine.

AUGUST 22 :: Annual End of Summer Hoorah! Farmington Fairgrounds. FMI visit www.franklincountymaine.org or call 207-778-4215.

AUGUST 28 :: 9^th Annual WCSH 6 Auto Show. Show will be held in the WCSH parking facility, at the corner of Congress and High Streets in Portland. Pre-registration is a must, classic and antique owners are invited to participate. No entry fee, prizes awarded. FMI call Lila Saindon at 207-828-6666 ext 209.

AUGUST 28-29 :: North Country Cruisers Cruise-In. At Littleton Agricultural Museum, Littleton, ME. Saturday: 2p Cruise, 4p Dinner. Sunday: 9a Car Cruise and trophies to follow. Bring a new toy to receive a free hotdog and drink! FMI contact Bill Larson at 207-694-1946.

SEPTEMBER 2010

SEPTEMBER 4-5 :: Mud Run of Champions. Come enjoy the fun at the Jamboree at Hunneywell Valley in Embden, Maine. FMI visit www.newengland4×4jamboree.com.

SEPTEMBER 4 :: 3^rd Annual Central Maine Car Show. At Pathway Vineyard Church, Lewiston Campus. 9 Foss Rd. Lewiston, ME. Registration begins at 8a. $5 per show car. Free for spectators. All proceeds to benefit Vineyard Christian School. FMI contact Allen at 207.784.9500.

SEPTEMBER 6 :: 4^th Annual Toys for Tots Multi-Club Run. Hosted by the Portland Motor Club. Toy Run to benefit USMC’S Toys For Tots Program. All we ask is that each vehicle OCCUPANT bring a new, unwrapped toy! FMI contact organizers Stan and Cheryl Page at 615-8365 or Kal Rogers at Portland Motor Club at (207)775-1770.

SEPTEMBER 11 :: Darling’s All MoPar Car Show. 9-2 Held at Darling’s Dealership 439 Western Ave. Augusta, ME. Rain or Shine. Registration begins at 7:30a. Entry fee -1 new unopened toy per show car. Spectators free. To benefit UBM Toy Run. FMI visit www.Darlings.com or contact Todd at 207-430-8560.

SEPTEMBER 11 :: 3^rd Annual Wheels on the Waterfront. Registration begins at 8a. FMI visit www.visitbangormaine.com or call 1-800-91MOOSE.

SEPTEMBER 11 :: 2^nd Annual Rockin’ the Doghouse Car Show. Held at Monument Park, Houlton, ME. Proceeds to benefit the Houlton Humane Society. FMI contact Jon Miller at 207-532-6577.

SEPTEMBER 11 :: First Annual Maine Yellow Mustang Registry. Mini-Event being held at the Bangor Car Show: Wheels on the Waterfront. All yellow Mustangs welcome. FMI: www.BangorCarShow.com or BittenByASuperSnake@msn.com

SEPTEMBER 11-12 :: 20^th Annual Washington Valley Old Car Club Auto Show. Held at the Settlers’ Green Show Grounds in North Conway, NH. Saturday Night Cruise begins at 4p. Sunday Auto Show from 9a-3p. Registration- $5 for all show cars. General Admission- $3. All proceeds to benefit The Scholarship Fund. FMI contact Leslie at 603-452-5151.

SEPTEMBER 12 :: Lighthouse Tour. An MMSCC event. Tours along the Maine coast. Hosted by Marty and Betty Welt. FMI visit www.mmscc.com.

SEPTEMBER 12 :: BSA Troop 15’s 3^rd Annual Brewer Days Car Show. Brewer Auditorium, Wilson Street parking lot, Brewer, ME. 9a – 3p. NSRA safety inspections. FMI see www.orgsites.com/me/troop15/ or contact Teresa at tamaybury04@aol.com or 207-989-0411.

SEPTEMBER 12 :: 17th Annual Windham Auto Show sponsored by Windham Athletic Booster Club. Windham High School @ 406 Gray Road. FMI: 892-1810.

SEPTEMBER 17-18 :: 17^th Annual OOB Car Show. In Old Orchard Beach. Car show with many divisions, entertainment, trophies and awards. Friday night lineup on Main Street with parade and car show on Saturday. Sponsored by Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution & Town of Old Orchard Beach.

SEPTEMBER 18 :: Sweetser Fun Day & Car Show. Located at Cook’s Corner Mall, Brunswick. FMI call Todd 207-294-4484 or email thenry@sweetser.org

SEPTEMBER 25 :: Ellsworth COC Autumn Gold Car Show. Downtown Ellsworth. Registration begins at 8a. $5 per show car. Free for Spectators. FMI call the Chamber at 207-667-8515.

SEPTEMBER 25 :: Car Show 2010. Rte 302 North Windham, Me. 7:30a. – 1:30p. General Admission- $2 donation. $7 per show car + driver and passenger. Rain or Shine. Proceeds to benefit The Good Shepherd Food Bank and other local charities. FMI contact carshow2010@maine.rr.com.

SEPTEMBER 25 :: 5^th Annual Historic Road Rally & Auto Show. Held in Kennebunk, ME. Rain Date Sunday, September 26th. FMI visit www.thekennebunksroadrally.com or contact Mary at 207-771-0824.

SEPTEMBER 26 :: 17^th Annual Durham Car & Bike Show. Durham Athletic Booster Car & Bike Show sponsored by Yankee Cruisers and Road Scholars. Held at Durham Elementary School. Registration begins at 8a. FMI contact Cheryl at 207-892-7389 or Archie at 207-353-6061.

OCTOBER 2010

OCTOBER 2 :: 10^th Annual Fall Car Show & Drag at Winterport. Takes place at the Winterport Dragway. Registration begins at 8a. $5 per show car. Rain Date October 9th. FMI contact Bob Reynolds at (207)223-5592.

OCTOBER 9 :: NE School of Metal Work Car Show. Located at 7 Albiston Way, Auburn, ME. 7a-2p. Proceeds to benefit the Pine Tree Society. $5 per show car, spectators free. Rain or Shine. FMI call 207-777-3375.

OCTOBER 9-10 :: Foreign Auto Festival & Antique Aeroplane Show. Held at Owls Head Transportation Museum. FMI visit www.owlshead.org or call 207-594-4418.

OCTOBER 9-10 :: Fall Foliage Run. Sponsored by Western Maine Street Rods. Begins on Saturday with a BBQ at noon. Held at the Mountain View Campground in Dixfield, ME. Sunday is the Foliage Cruise. FMI call 207-364-7052 or 207-364-4935.

Special thanks to CruiseMaine Magazine & CruiseMaine.net for sharing their calendar information with Portland Motor Club.

For future reference, here are the shows that have already taken place this season…

MAY 2010

MAY 1 :: First of the Season Spring Car Show. Messiah Church’s Veritas Academy fund raiser. Located 2700 Post Rd. (Rte 1) in Wells, ME. $3 General Admission. $5 entry fee for driver +1. Registration begins at 8a. Rain Date May 8th. FMI contact Mike Lowell at 207-283-3056 or Terry Baron at 707-310-0360.

MAY 2 :: 1st Annual Motor Madness Auto Swap Meet. At Topsham Fairgrounds. Open to public until 2pm. General Admission $5, 15yrs and younger FREE. Rain or Shine. Sponsored by Motor Menders. FMI 207.268.4879 or 207.522.0010 or e-mail swapmeet@motormenders.com.

MAY 2 :: 9th Annual Car & Motorcycle Show for Project Graduation. Medomak Valley Highschool, 318 Manktown Rd. Waldoboro, ME. Registration begins at 8a. $5 per show car/passenger. Open to public 10a-3p. Rain or Shine. FMI contact Elizabeth-Ann at 207-542-0848 or eann@bbwire.com.

MAY 16 :: 31st Annual Bonny Eagle Car Show. Held at Bonny Eagle School Grounds, corner of Rte 22 & 35 in Buxton, ME. 9am – 3pm. FMI visit www.bonnyeaglecarshow.com.

MAY 22 :: Skills USA Cruise-In Car Show & Yard Sale. Maine Vocational Region 10 at 68 Church Road in Brunswick, ME. 10a-2p. FMI contact Susie at taylor@mvr10.org or 207-729-6622.

MAY 23 :: American Legion Antique Car Show. Held in Naples at Rt 302 & Rt 11 at the American Legion Hall. 10a-2p tentatively. Rain date May 23rd. FMI call 207-693-6285.