Touring and Social Calendar
Come Join The Fun
Every issue of the V-8 Times includes information on upcoming events across the nation. And we've included the event schedule here for your review. Each of the events provides a great opportunity for you to show off your car, see what others are doing with their's, and socialize with lots of like-minded people.
Our schedule will always be kept up-to-date, so please visit this page frequently for information on all of our upcoming events.
Upcoming Events
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| Event Details | Description |
May 17 thru May 18, 201340th Annual Seattle Swap Meet - Puget Sound RG #18 Evergreen State Fairgrounds - Monroe, WA |
40th Annual Seattle Swap Meet at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe, WA. Sponsored by the Puget Sound Regional Group #18. FREE ADMISSION. For vendor information call 800-645-4997 or visit: www.efv8psrg.org to download application form. Pre-registration only-- no stall sales at gate (except for Car Corral). |
May 19, 201343rd Annual Family Picnic and Car Show - Big Valley RG #26 Micke Grove Regional Park - San Joaquin |
43rd Annual Family Picnic and Car Show hosted by The Big Valley Regional Group #26 at Micke Grove Regional Park, San Joaquin covered area, near Lodi. Activities will start at 10 a.m. and conclude at 3 p.m. Car registration entry fee is $25 which includes 2 lunch tickets, a dash plaque, 1 door prize ticket and free coffee and donuts from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Additional lunch tickets available for $3 each. There will also be Hood Ornament Races with trophy awards. 'Out of your trunk' swap meet. All make and model cars welcome. Trophys will be awarded. Please note that a fee is charged per car by the San Joaquin County of $5 to enter the Micke Grove Regional Park. For additional information 209-598-2535 or 209-464-6964 |
May 19, 201340th Annual Petaluma Swap Meet - Redwood Empire Regional Group #27 Petaluma Fairgrounds - California |
40th Annual Petaluma Swap Meet sponsored by the Redwood Empire Regional Group of Early Ford V-8 Club. May 19th, 2012 at Petaluma Fairgrounds located at Hwy 101 and Washington Street in Petaluma, California. Gates open at 5:00 am. Free parking and entry for buyers. A 20x20 swap space is available please contact Dave Peterson at 707-527-9183 or email 1davepeterson@comcast.net |
May 24 thru May 27, 201339th Annual Spring Fling - Kansas City Regional Group #55 Lee's Summit Missouri |
The 39th Annual Spring Fling will be held on May 24 – 27, 2013, in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, sponsored by the Kansas City RG #55. CONTACT: Tim Enke, 34105 East Spencer Road, Oak Grove, MO 64075, or John McBurney at john34v-8@sbcglobal.net The hotel is the Comfort Inn & Suites at 3701 N.E. Ralph Powell Road, Lee’s Summit, Missouri, 64064. ( 816-554-6688). For reservations, contact the hotel directly and tell them you are with the EARLY FORD V-8 CLUB and the Group Account Code number is 975963. Any room is $80.00 per night and the owner will honor the group rate 2 days before and 2 days after the scheduled dates of arrival on Friday, May 24, 2013, and departure on Monday, May 27, 2013. April 15th is the deadline for room rate. Activities and Things to Do at the Spring Fling SATURDAY – May 25, 2013 Tour Harry S Truman Library and Museum. We will leave the Comfort Inn & Suites in approximately 10 vehicle caravans at 8:00 am and drive north up the outer road to a four lane highway that we will have mostly to ourselves, junction with US-24 highway and then drive to the Truman Library where we are the car show between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm. The Truman Library has been hailed as America’s “best presidential museum” (Dallas Morning News), the Truman Library offers theaters, a Museum Store, and dozens of interactive and hands-on exhibits. Step into a replica of Truman’s Oval Office, test your presidential potential in Decision Theaters, and experience some of the most dramatic moments in American History. Since Harry Truman was President during the time of our vehicles this is an excellent place to visit. Visit CLINTON’S SODA FOUNTAIN at 100 West Maple Street in Independence. Clinton’s is the site of Harry Truman’s first job. It is a privately owned soda fountain and gift shop that is open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm on Saturday. Visit HISTORIC INDEPENDENCE SQUARE. This is where thousands began their journey West, and Harry Truman started his political career. There are covered wagon tours available and over fifteen specialty and antique shops to shop. Visit the STONEHAUS VINEYARD & WINERY located at 24607 NE Colburn Road, Lee’s Summit, MO., and is open from noon to 6:00 pm through Sunday. The winery features award-winning wines, and a deli which offers summer sausage, cheese, and crackers. Stonehaus offers a peaceful and quiet atmosphere where you can enjoy their award-winning wines and a panoramic view of the vineyard and berry farm. SUNDAY – MAY 26, 2013 The Driving and People Games will be held in the spacious parking lot of the Chapel Ridge Event Center which is conveniently located immediately across the street from the host hotel. Games will begin at 9:00 am. There will be restrooms available in the event center and some shade. Visit MISSOURI TOWN 1855 which is located on the east side of Lake Jacomo in Fleming Park. Visitors can take in the sights and sounds of old time Missouri. One can see what a progressive farming community, spread across some 30 sloping acres, looked like in from the 1820s to 1860s and is composed of 25 original structures, furnishings and equipment. Senior rate is $ 3.00. The 39th Annual Spring Fling Banquet will be held in the Chapel Ridge Event Center with seating beginning at 6:30 pm and a delicious buffet being served at 7:00 pm. Awards and testimonials will begin after we have all had our way with the buffet. |
Jun 8, 2013Stockton Classic Car and Boar Show -- Big Valley RG # 10 Downtown Stockton - Stockton, CA |
On June 8, 2013, there will be a Classic Car and Boat Show at the Stockton Waterfront. There will be a special area for Early Ford V-8 vehicles. This event is free of charge. The boats that are attending are classic racing boats from the 20's and 30's and a few classic yachts that were built in Downtown Stockton. There will be food for purchase, music, various vendors and lots more at the downtown Stockton waterfront in front of the Waterfront Warehouse located at 445 W. Weber Avenue, Stockton, CA 95203, Please e-mail stocktonmarina@aol.com or call 209-462-4200 if you want more information. Please contact Leslie Flint and he will send you more information and fliers. |
Jul 14, 201323rd Annual Car Show - National Capital RG #36 Longwood Community Center - Brookeville, MD |
23rd Annual Car Show hosted by the National Capital Regional Group #36. Longwood Community Center, 19300 Georgia Avenue, Brookville, MD. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All makes and models welcome. Free admission and parking. Dash plaques to the first 200 vehicles. Car show space $12 before June 22nd, and $15 day of the show. Vendor space (10 x 20) $12 before June 22nd, and $15 day of the show. Information and registration contact Al Zimmerman, 12887 Eagles View Road, Phoenix, MD 21131 or 410-560-0237. email: zimmco@comcast.net |
Oct 14 thru Oct 18, 20132013 National Tour - Tumbleweed Regional Group #79 Santa Fe NM |
2013 National Tour hosted by the Tumbleweed Regional Group #79 in New Mexico. Headquartered in Santa Fe and Taos. Four days of touring historic New Mexico. See details in the March/April 2013 issue of the V-8 TIMES. Tour cost will be $25 per vehicle. Contact for information and registration : Beth & Jeff Jackson -- 505-908-7564 or 505-908-7565 or 505-890-2704. email: rjeffj@gmail.com |
Nov 3, 2013Bean Bash No. 23 - Golden Gate Charter Regional Group #1 Beresford Park - San Mateo CA |
Bean Bash No. 23 hosted by the Golden Gate Charter Regional Group #1. Admission is one can of beans per person. Beresford Park at 28th and Alameda de las Pulgas in San Mateo, California. Starts at 10 a.m. Bring lunch and utensils for barbecue plus a dish to share. Reserved and protected parking for Club vehicles only. There will be games and do not forget to bring something for the mini swap meet. Come rain or shine as there is an undercover picnic area. For additional information contact: Bob Dupont, 600 Maple Street, San Mateo, CA 94420. 650-343-8956. email: v8bob@myastound.net |
