Hello Car People! We’re off to an early hopeful start for 2024. It’s still a bit early to update this so this is all still info from 2023 but by April we’ll start to get some confirmation. By all means, please let us know about a regular public car gathering if it’s not on this list. I am occasionally surprised to hear about one I haven’t ever heard of after 15 years of managing this calender.
Listed by weeklies and monthlies — start and end dates & times as available. Please, please, please — help us keep this list current and accurate — if you KNOW of any changes, additions or cancellations, please let us know by email to info@portlandmotorclub.com or by phone to 207-233-9970. Portland Motor Club prides itself on having a list you can count on of what’s going on in the car world in our car state. We actually call or try to contact every location if we are unsure of their show or cruise-in status. Thanks for your help. A clean list is a happy list!
Any other regular summer destination ideas for a cruise? Please send us an email and hopefully we’ll include your suggestion.
MONDAYS:
Seal Cove Auto Museum, 1414 Tremont St., SEAL COVE on Mount Desert Island. 11AM-2:30PM.
FMI: Tim Weiss @ 207-244-9242; tim@sealcoveautomuseum.org; www.SealCoveAutoMuseum.org
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: Harpswell Cruise Night at Pammy’s Ice Cream at 1410 Harpswell Neck Road (near entrance to Mitchell Field) in HARPSWELL. All cars welcomed. 4-8PM. 50/50. Music. Lobster rolls and more! Corn hole game. FMI: 207-751-7870. Facebook. Mid-May to end of September.
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: Uptown Cruizahs Weekly Cruize-In @ Daddy-O’s on Route 26 in OXFORD. 5 -7:30PM. More details to follow… Fun, food, 50/50, prizes. FMI: Dan Tripp @ 207-890-8778 or Gary Allen @ 207-595-2691. (to end of August)
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: Mount Washington Valley’s Weekly Cruise-In @ Settlers Green parking lot on Route 16 in NORTH CONWAY, NH. Sponsored by Mount Washington Valley Old Car Club. 5:00-7:00PM. FMI: Diane “Di” Drew @ 603-356-2043; Jerry Kelley @ 603-662-2062; (MAY 23 thru mid-SEP — weather permitting)
TUESDAYS:
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: Bentley’s Tuesday Night Car Show (Cruise-in) @ 1601 Portland Road in ARUNDEL: 5PM – dusk. FMI: Lisa @ 207-985-8966. (May-Sep); info@bentleyssaloon.com; www.bentleyssaloon.com. See pandemic details on web link. (May 7- Sep 19)
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023⭐️ :: Tobey’s Grocery Cruise-In @ 1408 Route 3 in CHINA. 4:30-7pm. Food available. 50/50. Door prizes. Music by “DJ Music by Mike”. May 23 to October 10. Weather-dependent. FMI: Mike Patrick @ 207-691-8099; mikepatrick94@gmail.com
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023⭐️ :: Cumberland Classics Cruise-in. Across from Copp Motors at 181 Gray Road on corner of Skillin and Gray Roads behind Doctor Bill’s Car Care in CUMBERLAND. 5-7PM. Raffle, give-aways, good food & goodies plus good music! Antiques, customs, street rods, everyone welcome! FMI: Annette White @ 603-303-6418; Don & Carol Myers @ 207-829-3235; Bill Richards @ 207-415-2389. Tuesdays in June thru end of August.
WEDNESDAYS:
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023⭐️ :: Bath American Legion Cruise In. Congress in BATH. Sponsored by Dirigo Chapter MOAL (Maine Obsolete Auto League). Food on site; 3rd Wednesday is Spaghetti Dinner Night. FMI: Jim Heath @ 207-720-0678. May-cold weather.
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: IHOP Saco Cruise-In @ IHOP A 515 Main Street in SACO. 4pm (no other info available at this time)
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: Fast Eddie’s Drive-In Weekly Cruise-In @ 1308 Route 202 in WINTHROP. 5-8PM. Live music, 50/50 raffle, great food & ice cream specials! FMI: 207-377-5550; website. Starts mid-May thru end of August.
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: Dutch Treat Weekly Cruise-Ins @ 5739-291 US Route 2 (corner of Route 156) in WILTON: 5-7PM. Music, raffles, 15% off for classic car driver. FMI: Alison @ 207-645-2145; Facebook. (mid-May thru mid-August in fair weather)
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: Jordan’s Snack Bar Weekly Cruise-Ins @ 200 Downeast Highway / Route 2 in ELLSWORTH: 5-8PM. LIVE bands and dancing, FREE admission, playground for the kids. FMI: 207-667-2174; www.jordanssnackbar.com ; Band Schedule. (Jul 6 — Aug 17 this year)
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: MOAL’s Cruise Night at the former Stone Surface (next to Ricky’s Diner) on Main Street in BRIDGTON: 5-8PM. Food specials; DJ; 50/50; door prizes; car-of-the-night award. Sponsored by Maine Obsolete Auto League Pleasant Mountain Chapter. FMI: Wes Gorman @ 207-647-9411 or Gordon Drisko @ 207-647-8876; gdrisko@roadrunner.com; www.pmchaptermoal.com; (June 1 thru September)
NOT CONFIRMED :: Freeport Chamber of Commerce Cruise-In @ Freeport Antiques and Heirlooms Showcase @ 31 Main Street in FREEPORT. 5-7PM. 207-865-6115. All cars welcome. Live music & food. Memorial Day to Labor Day. Facebook
THURSDAYS:
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: Cruise-In Night at Lyman Variety & Pizzeria (formerly Sonny’s) @ 301 Middle Road in LYMAN. FMI: 207-985-0802 (May 11-SEP 28)
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: Cruise-In at Yarmouth AMVETS Post 2 (six dates this summer) @ Robert W. Boyd Amvets Post 2 @ 148 North Road in YARMOUTH. 4-dusk. Public welcome. FREE admission to spectators. $5 car entry fee. Food & drinks available. Live Music. FMI: Peter Sawyer (Amvets 1st Vice Commander) @ 207-in 671-5892; petsaw11@gmail.com; to sign up car: George “Dodo” Brockman @ 207-776-4642; dodbroc@aol.com; (2023 dates: July 13 & 27, August 10 & 14, September 7 & 21)
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: Gardiner Classic Car Cruise-In @ Waterfront Park in GARDINER: 5-7PM. Prizes, Giveaways, Music provided by The Music Crew. Vendors. FMI: Jason Everett @ 207-592-7019; www.gardinermainstreet.org. (May thru Sep)
FRIDAYS:
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: Maine Coastal Cruisers Cruise Night at Masonic Lodge #22 @ 156 Alfred Road in KENNEBUNK. 4PM. May 12-Sep 29
No further information available at this time
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: Cruise Night @ Iron Tails Saloon at 559 Route 109 in ACTON. 4-7PM. 50/50, prizes. Weekly People’s Choice award. FMI: Bruce @ 207-206-9710. From the first Friday in May thru the first Friday in October.
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: Rocky Ridge Apple Orchard @ 38 Rocky Ridge Lane off Augusta Road in BOWDOIN. 3-7pm. Great food. Sandwiches. Fresh bakery. Lots of parking in grass field with plenty of shade. FMI: 207-666-5786; www.RockyRidgeOrchard.com. Facebook. mid-June-Oct 27
⭐️ PRESUMED CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: Reny’s Plaza Weekly Cruise-In @ Routes 1 and 3 in BELFAST. How you gonna keep people from parking in Reny’s lot — amirite? 4:30PM-dusk. Facebook.
NOT CONFIRMED :: Roy’s All Steak Hamburger Weekly Cruise Night @ 2514 Turner Road in AUBURN: 5:30 to sunset. FMI: 207-782-2801; www.RoysGolf.com. (May-Sep)
SATURDAYS:
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: Schoolhouse Ice Cream Cruise-In (MONTHLY First Saturday) @ 253 Bakers Grant Road in LEBANON. 4:30-7:30PM. Pizza & hot dogs, music, raffle, 50/50. Ice cream deals for classic car drivers (first 5 free and then raffle for other goodies). Rescue farm on site for visitors. FMI: Sharon @ 207-457-2200. www.schoolhouseicecreammaine.com;
⭐️CONFIRMED for 2023⭐️ :: Story Teller Guitars & Cars Cruise-In @ Story Teller Guitars @ 15 Grove Street in DEXTER. 5pm to dusk. Enjoy vintage guitars and vintage cars. Fundraising cruise-in to support multiple veterans organizations. FMI: David Iverson @ 207-924-2240; www.storytellerguitars.com; Facebook. FIRST SATURDAY of the MONTH May thru September. (2023 dates: MAY 6, JUN 3, JUL 1, AUG 5, SEP 2)
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: Coffee & Cars at Snickerdoodles @ 166 Ossipee Trail in LIMINGTON. 8-10AM. Music. Door prizes & raffle. Breakfast specials. FMI: 207-637-2500 or snickerdoodlesme@gmail.com; MONTHLY 2nd Saturday starting May thru October. Facebook (2023 dates: MAY 13; JUN 10; JUL 8; AUG 12; SEP 9; OCT 14)
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: Kruise Knights Car Show (MONTHLY Last Saturday) @ Eliot Commons, Route 236 in ELIOT. 1992 and older. 4PM to dusk. 50/50, music, food, prizes. Donations go to Caravan for Toys. NSRA will be on hand for courtesy safety checks. FMI: Phil Martin @ 207-252-1976; skycamp95@gmail.com; Facebook; (2023: MAY 27; JUN 24; JUL 29; AUG 26; SEP 30)
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023⭐️ :: Cruise-In at Throttle Car Club. (MONTHLY 3rd Saturday) @ 10 Dynamic Drive in SCARBOROUGH. MONTHLY thru October. 9/16; 10/21 still coming up. Bring your favorite show car, classic, Rat Rod, European classic, exotic, muscle car or anything cool to show off. listen to some great tunes, tour our facility, meet some members and mingle with other car enthusiasts, play some corn hole and enjoy our rooftop patio. TCC grill will be open. Newly expanded parking lot can display up to 100 show cars. FMI: (888) 959-8051; Facebook
Hey! Does anyone know about a Cars & Coffee Cruise-in Saturday mornings in HERMON from 8am to Noon? I don’t have any details but they apparently just celebrated their 30th anniversary of the gathering. Would love a location, contact info, dates of their season, details. I saw for the 3oth anniversary celebration on Saturday, September 23, 2023 that there would be coffee, donuts and giveaways — not sure if that’s the case every week? Thanks somebody — please be in touch — contact info at top.
SUNDAYS:
⭐️ CONFIRMED for 2023 ⭐️ :: South Portland Cars & Coffee (MONTHLY) @ 245 Western Avenue in SOUTH PORTLAND. 9-11AM. All vehicles welcomed. Cars and coffee says it all! Fun way to start your Saturday! still September 17, October 22, 2023. SEE PARKING & DISTANCING GUIDELINES HERE: Facebook
Boothbay Railway Village, 586 Wiscasset Road* in BOOTHBAY. 7:30-Noon
Drive to the Auto Museum at the Railway Village with your classic vehicle and enjoy some coffee and donuts and good company and swap stories. FREE
FMI: FMI: Jim Heath @ 207-720-0678; 207-633-4727; www.RailwayVillage.org. June 26, July 31, August 28, 2022)
