With numerous shows and cruise-ins going on throughout the tri-state area, it is hard to pin down one show as the best. A show that should not be missed by any car enthusiasts is the crème of the crop for show cars. There is not a finer example of moving art than the exquisite classics that drive and trailer in to Alt Park in Cincinnati. This Year marked the 32nd Annual Concours d’ Elegance. On Sunday June 14th over two hundred classics cars filled into Alt Park showcasing a time when cars were more than just transportation. The show continued throughout the outer gates as the enthusiasts brought out their own classics for the ride to the Concours d’ Elegance. Proceeds of the show were benefited to the Arthritis Foundation.
Porsches 2-0xford is another show which should not be missed. July 25th will mark the 5th Annual Porsches 2 Oxford show. In the quaint college town of Oxford Ohio, the Home of Miami University, Porsches come from all around once a year to celebrate this fine German Engineered Automobile. The downtown cobblestone streets are closed off for the Porsche owners to showcase their vehicles along the storefronts and around the square. The show is not regulated to any age group of cars; you can view a vintage Porsche speedster next to a brand new Porsche Cayenne. The show helps raise money for the American Cancer Society.
July 12th is for the fans of the small classic cars. The Cincinnati British Car Club hosts the 22nd Annual British Car celebration in William Hamblin Park in Fairfield Ohio. This year’s show will feature the 100th birthday of the Marquee Morgan. Don’t miss the chance to see these British Beauty’s along the rolling hills of Hamblin Park.
You have been on the bent grass and cobblestone, now it’s time to head to the fairgrounds and take a trip around the dirt track. The Pumpkin Run Nationals is a fall tradition for the hotrod enthusiasts throughout the Tri-State area, anyone who owns a hot rod, knows what the Pumpkin Run is. The Pumpkin Run Nationals is put on by the Fastiques Car club in Owensville Ohio at the Clermont County Fairgrounds on the first weekend of October every year.
Every Friday evening Lonnie and the Hoodlum Alley Boys put on a great show at the Milford Steak and Shake. The Friday evening cruise in seems to be getting bigger every week as the cars spread further throughout the lot. From Porsches to Packard’s, there is something at the Milford show for everyone.
From motorcycles to hot rods, you will never have a hard time finding a local show. Whenever you see a group of car or bike lovers gathered around enjoying the company of fellow enthusiasts, it’s usually for a good cause. At every event there is a great group of people, with big hearts supporting families in need. The next time you pass an event, stop in and enjoy the family friendly event, buy a raffle ticket, and have a great time. I’ll see you at the show.
