Southwest Florida AMC

NOTE: The following consolidated list of car shows, cruise-in’s and other related automotive events here in South West Florida HAS BEEN GATHERED AND PUT TOGETHER FROM MANY INFORMATION SOURCES – it is INTENDED for your use, encouragement and assistance to foster participation of all auto enthusiasts here in South West Florida who want to DRIVE AND PARTICIPATE in various events involving the automotive art forms that we enjoy so much!

THIS LIST IS NOT SPONSORED OR SUPPORTED BY ANY CLUB, COMMERCIAL ENTITY AND/OR ORGANIZATION – IT IS THE SOLE EFFORTS OF THE UNDERSIGNED

Merchant’s Crossing Cruise In, US 41 and Pine Island Road, North Fort Myers, 5-8 P.M. (Every Monday Night) – Multiple Door Prize Drawings, SUPER DOOR PRIZE DRAWING, two(2) 50/50 drawings, discounts from local shops and restaurants. Easy access, great parking, great conversation & FUN!

1 April – Thur – 10a.m., 3-T’s, April Fools Porker Run & Cruise – Start Point at Coral Gate Plaza, Pondella & Orange Grove Blvd. in Fort Myers, FL – Last Card to be given at “mystery restaurant destination at lunch time”.

- 2 April – Fri – 5:30-8:30, (First Friday of Each Month), Cruise-In at the Shops at Surfside, 2342 Surfside Blvd (Corner of Veterans Pkwy and Surfside Blvd.), Cape Coral, FL

- 3 April – Sat – 1-4, Peace River Car Club Car Show/Party, at the Moose Lodge, 3462 Loveland Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL - $10.00 at the door, Trophies, Door Prizes, 50/50 drawing. This is a great event, parking on the grass (cool!) relax under the Tiki Hut, great home cooked dinner for $6.50, and just a lot of fun! Info call Craig @ (941) 637-0709 or Don @ (941) 235-0564.

- 6 April – Tue – 5-8 p.m., (First Tuesday of Each Month), South Central Florida Car Club Cruise-In, Advance Auto Parts, State Road 29 South, LaBelle, FL

- 7 April, Wed, 5-8 p.m. Sunset Cruise In at Cape Coral Yacht Club, 5819 Driftwood Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL NOTE: THIS EVENT IS LIMITED TO 25 VEHICLES (NOTE: 20 cars have signed up as of 28 March) – Contact Larry Day to get your car on the list. This is an NCA (No Club Affiliation Event) the first 25 car owners who contact Larry go on the list. His contact information is on last page of this document. Car limit is due to constrained space in front of Yacht Club. There is food available on the pier (ya don’t have to fish for it), multiple vendors that may interest the ladies, free drinks & snacks for the Cruise In Participants. Great venue for a cruise-in.

- 10 April, Sat, 12-4, Moody River Estates Car Show, No Reg Fee!, Hosted by the West Coast Muscle Car Club and Sponsored by Lennair Homes, 3050 Moody River Boulevard, North Fort Myers, FL. Flier says trophies will be awarded for 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd place. Cash prizes are also indicated for 1^st, 2^nd & 3^rd place - $250.00 first place, $100.00 second place & $50.00 third place. Free food (while supplies last), door prizes, etc. Tom’s Traveling Tunes will be entertaining! – Recommend calling (239) 652-5580 for details on cash awards as flier is not clear regarding multiple classes for awards or just three awards overall?

- 17^th & 18^th, Sat & Sun – 9:00 a.m. Sat & 10:00 a.m. Sun – Annual Vintage & Classic Car Show hosted by Peace River Region AACA at Gilchrist Park on Peace River, Punta Gorda, FL (Call Henry at (941) 637-0709 for details, years of cars ea. Respective day, etc.) Note: Trophies awarded @ 2:30 Sat & 3:00 Sun. $15.00 pre reg, $20.00 day of show. Over 125 trophies, best of show each day.

- 17 April – Sat – 3-7, All Mustang Event - Mustang 46^th Birthday Celebration Cruise In, Coconut Point Shopping Center, US 41 South & Village Shops Way (Main Entrance), Estero, FL Meet in front of Panera Bread by 3 p.m. – Goodie Bags to first 100 registered.

- 17 April – NCA (No Club Affiliation) Auto Enthusiasts of SW Florida Cruise to See Lipizzaner Stallion Show in Myakka City, FL – this is a FREE SHOW and the cruise distance is aprox 65 miles north of Merchant’s crossing in North Fort Myers. Cruise will depart Merchants Crossing @ 7:30 a.m. on Saturday the 17^th and the show starts at 10:00 a.m. Seating will be reserved for us, please contact Larry Day if you are interested in participating in this event – a real honest to goodness cruise where ya drive your car!

- 17 Apr – Sat – 5-8 p.m., (Third Sat of each month) Fast Fords Monthly Cruise In @ Perkins Restaurant, 12300 South Cleveland Ave. (US 41), Ft. Myers, FL

- 17 Apr – Sat – 2-6 p.m., (Third Sat of each month) Muscle Car City Cruise-In, 3811 Tamiami Trail (US 41), Punta Gorda, FL.

- 18 April – Sun – 9-2, Kimal Lumber’s 8^th Annual Classic Car Show, Gazebo – Centennial Park, Downtown Venice Parking Lot, West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL $15.00 pre reg, $20.00 day of show

- 18 April – Sun – 9-4, Gator Games Las Vegas Style Game Room Benefit (??)** Open Car Show, 3541 Fowler Street, Ft. Myers, FL ** Benefit for whom is not stated on the flier**? $20:00 pre reg, $25.00 day of show

- 21 Apr – Wed – 6-8 p.m., (3^rd Wed of each month), South Central FL Car Club Cruise-In at Popeye’s, State Road 80 in LaBelle, FL.

- 24 April – Sat – 8-3, The Annual Sugar Festival Rod Run (Car Show) sponsored by the Big Lake Cruisers, at the Municipal Park on US 27 (right down town) Clewiston, FL - Proceeds go to the Clewiston High School Scholarship Fund.– This is a Fun Event! Recommend making this an overnight and join the Big Lake Cruisers for a casual outdoor late afternoon/early evening get together for food and drinks (FREE) on Friday the 23^rd. For more info and pre-registration form go to www.biglakecruiserscarclub.com Pre Register by April 10^th for $20.00 (car) $10.00 (bike) or $25.00/$15.00 day of the show. Goody Bags to first 125 participants

- 24 April – Sat – 5-8, Fort Myers River District Cruise-In, Downtown Ft. Myers on First Street between Lee and Broadway, Open Cruise In to benefit the Fort Myers Police Benevolent Association, Music by Tom’s Traveling Tunes, Door Prizes, 50/50 drawing, Free to Car Owners and the Public.

- 24 April – Sat – 8-2, Alva Benefit Car Show, Alva Garage on FL 80, to Benefit the Riverdale High School French Club, multiple classes, judging to start at 9:30 a.m., Trophies awarded at 2:00 p.m. $10.00 pre-reg, $15.00 day of show. Contact Troy Goss at (239) 590-5637 for pre-registration.

- 25 April – Sun – 7a.m. -1p.m., (Last Sunday of Each Month), Free Auto Flea Market & Car Corral at the Muscle Car City, 3811 Tamiami Trail (US41), Punta Gorda, FL

- 25 Apr – Sun – 5-8, (4^th Sunday of Each Month), Cruise-In at Sonny’s Real Pit BBQ, 1152 Tamiami Trail (US41), Punta Gorda, FL

- 2 May – Sun – 9-3, Operation Open Arms - Benefit Open Car/Truck/Motorcycle Show for Deployed Military Overseas, Geo’s Italian Restaurant, 1140 Ceitus Terrace, (On North Side of Pine Island Road in Cape Crossing – Intersection of Skyline Blvd & Pine Island Road) Cape Coral, FL $20.00 pre-reg, $25.00 day of show.

- 19 Jun – Sat – 8-3, Fathers’ Day Rod Run, Pre 1973 Car & Truck Show, Quality Inn Maingate Four Corners, US 27, Davenport, FL. Sponsored by the Central Florida Street Rods. Call Bill or Sherry Coons @ (863) 421-2977 for info and pre-registration. $25.00 pre-reg prior to 1 June, $30.00 registration after 1 June. (Registration includes Friday night 18 June Cookout).

- 7 Nov – Sun – 11-3, All Ford Show – Mustang and Ford Roundup at Fishermen’s Village, Waterfront Mall, 1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL

*** EVERY MONDAY*** - from 5-8 p.m. – Merchants Crossing Cruise In, (North East corner of US 41 and Pine Island Road), North Fort Myers, FL, Multiple door prizes, two 50/50 drawings, discounts at local shops and restaurants. This is an NCA (No Club Affiliation) event sponsored by NCA Automobile Enthusiasts of SW Florida – an all volunteer group.

Every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. @ Buddy Freddies (North West Corner of Old 41 & Pine Island Road)– Breakfast and BOGSAT (BOGSAT = Bunch of Old Guys Sitting around and Talking)

Every Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. – Fosters Grill, Cruise In, sponsored by the Hot Chili Rods of Cape Coral, 728 S.W. Pine Island Road, Cape Coral, FL

Every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. – Route 80 Cruise-In @ Winn Dixie Parking Lot (East Side), North East Corner of Intersection of Palm Beach Blvd.(State 80) and Buckingham Road, North Fort Myers, FL (Left side of the road, 5.18 Miles East of I-75).

Every Friday at 11:30 or so @ Classic Auto Restoration Services “CARS” on east side of US 41 north of the Shell Factory – Free Hot Dog Lunch and BOGSAT (See definition above for BOGSAT).

Every Saturday from 5-10 p.m., Hot Rodders in Naples Cruise-In @ Carillon Plaza Shopping Center, corner of Pine Ridge and Airport Pulling Road, Naples, FL

- 2 Apr – Fri – 5:30-8:30, (First Friday of Each Month), Cruise-In at the Shops at Surfside, 2342 Surfside Blvd (Corner of Veterans Pkwy and Surfside Blvd.), Cape Coral, FL

- 6 Apr – Tue – 5-8 p.m., (First Tuesday of Each Month), South Central Florida Car Club Cruise-In, Advance Auto Parts, State Road 29 South, LaBelle, FL

- 9 Apr – Fri – 5-9 p.m., Charlotte Classics & Cruisers Cruise In – (Second Fri of Each Month), at McDonalds, (Murdock McDonald’s) off of 41 in Port Charlotte.

- 10 Apr – Sat – 4-8 p.m., Cruise In, (Second Saturday of Each Month) Kings Highway Advance Auto Parts, 920 Kings Highway NW, Port Charlotte.

- 10 Apr – Sat – 5-8 p.m. - 3-T’s Car Show/Cruise-In, (Second Sat of Each Month) - At Red & Margie’s Café in the Coral Point Commons Shopping Center Next to Bingo Hall, Corner of Orange Grove and Pondella, Fort Myers, FL

- 21 Apr – Wed – 6-8 p.m., (3^rd Wed of each month), South Central FL Car Club Cruise-In at Popeye’s, State Road 80 in LaBelle, FL.

- 17 Apr – Sat – 5-8 p.m., (Third Sat of each month) Fast Fords Monthly Cruise In @ Perkins Restaurant, Ft. Myers, FL

- 17 Apr – Sat – 2-6 p.m., (Third Sat of each month) Muscle Car City Cruise In @ 3811 Tamiami Trail (US41), Punta Gorda, FL.

- 28 Mar – Sun – 7-1, (Last Sunday of Each Month), Free Auto Flea Market & Car Corral at the Muscle Car City, 3811 Tamiami Trail (US41), Punta Gorda, FL.

- 28 Mar – Sun – 5-8, (4^th Sunday of Each Month), Cruise-In at Sonny’s Real Pit BBQ, 1152 Tamiami Trail (US41), Punta Gorda, FL

ATTENTION: --FOR MOST OF THE ABOVE LISTED CAR SHOWS YOU CAN GO TO ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING WEB SITES FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, EVENT FLIER, PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION, ETC;

*** IF YOU KNOW OF A CAR SHOW, CRUISE-IN, ETC. (IN SOUTH WEST FLORIDA) THAT YOU WOULD LIKE ME TO ADD TO THIS LIST PLEASE E-MAIL ME THE PERTINENT INFORMATION

Links to local car events
http://www.themorningcrew.com/cc-common/CCOMRholder.html?pour=/cruise-in-calendar.html	The Oldies 108 cruise site. They list mainly shows in the Sarasota to Punta Gorda area but sometimes others too. Updated often
http://www.collectorcarstv.com/calendar/index.cfm	Collector car TV site. Again, mostly the Sarasota to Punta Gorda area