Northern California Car Shows & Swap Meets: May 3 – 5, 2013

 

Including: Car Shows, Swap Meets, Motorcycle Events & Races

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Antioch
Diablo Valley Mustang Association
The 15th Annual Show ‘n Shine Car Show hosted by the Diablo Valley Mustang Association is Saturday, May 4th at Prewett Water Park in Antioch from 10am to 3pm.

Chico
Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial
The King of the West Sprint Car Series heads to Chico’s Silver Dollar Speedway for the 23rd Annual Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial on Saturday, May 4th. Gates open at 5pm.

Copperopolis
Hot Copper Car Show in Copperopolis, CA.
The 13th Annual Hot Copper Car Show, hosted by the Lake Tulloch Lions Club, is Saturday, May 4th at Copperopolis Town Square in Copperopolis from 8am to 4pm.

Corning
Corning Car Show
The May Madness: Corning Car Show is Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th on Solano St. in Downtown Corning from 7am to 4pm.

Fair Oaks
Fair OFair Oaks Fiesta Days Show n Shine
The Fair Oaks Fiesta Days Show N Shine is Sunday, May 5th in Old Fair Oaks Village from 9am to 3pm.

Fresno
Rods on the Bluff 2013
The Rods on the Bluff is Friday, May 3rd at the Park Place Shopping Center on Palm and Nees in Fresno from 6pm to 9pm.

Fresno
College Church of Christ Sunday Spring Classic in Fresno, CA.
The College Church of Christ 13th Annual Sunday Spring Classic Car Show is Sunday, May 5th at the College Church of Christ, 1284 E. Bullard in Fresno from 2pm to 6pm.

Hayward
Early Ford V-8 Club Golden Gate
The Early Ford V-8 Club of America, the Golden Gate Chapter is hosting its 45th Annual Automotive Swap Meet on Saturday, May 4th at the Home Depot in Hayward.

Kensington
Kensington Annual Car Meet
The 3rd Annual Kensington Service Station Car Meet hosted by Jason Simms, is Saturday, May 4th at 304 Arlington Ave in Kensington from 9am to 4pm.

Lincoln
The VW Ranch Run in Lincoln, CA.
The 2013 Volkswagon Ranch Run benefiting Ride to Walk, is Friday, May 3rd to Sunday, May 5th finishing up at The Ranch at 1630 Hwy. 193 in Lincoln.

Manteca
Hot Latin Nights Music Festival & Car Show in Manteca, CA.
The Hot Latin Nights 209 Music Festival & Car Show is Saturday, May 4th at the Promenade in Manteca, 934 Perimeter Drive from 5pm to 12am.

Newark
Tri-Cities Motor Rally in Newark, CA.
The Tri-Cities Motor Rally is Saturday, May 4th at the NewPark Mall in Newark from 11am to 5pm.

Oakhurst
Spring in the Sierra Hot Rod and Custom Car Show in Oakhurst, CA.
The 4th Annual Spring in the Sierra Hot Rod and Custom Car Show hosted by the Yosemite High School Auto Shop is Saturday, May 4th at the Oakhurst Community Park from 8am to 2pm.

Petaluma
Western Jubilee Show & Shine
The Western Jubilee Show and Shine sponsored by the Redwood Empire Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America, is Sunday, May 5th at the Plaza North Shopping Center in Petaluma from 11am to 3pm.

Placerville
USAC Western Classic Racing Series
The USAC Western Classic Racing Series is at the Placerville Speedway on Saturday, May 4th. Gates open at 5pm.

Porterville

The Rollin’ Relics Car Club of Porterville present the 13th Annual Car & Motorcycle Show on Saturday, May 4th at Veteran’s Park in Porterville from 9am to 3pm.

Reedley
Reedley Street Faire & Car Show
The 26th Annual Reedley Street Faire & Car Show is Saturday, May 4th to Sunday, May 5th on G Street in Downtown Reedley.

Stockton
Stockton 99 Speedway
The NASCAR K&N Pro Series West race is this Saturday, May 4th at the new Stockton 99 Speedway at 4105 N. Wilson Way in Stockton. Grandstands open at 4pm.

Tracy
Clutch Burners - Picnic in the Park
The 23rd Annual Picnic in the Park hosted by the Tracy Clutch Burners is Saturday, May 4th at Dr. Powers Park in Tracy from 8am to 4pm.

Turlock

The Spring Turlock Swap Meet is Sunday, May 5th at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock from 6am to 4pm.

 
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Northern California Car Shows, Swap Meets & Races: April 2013

Upcoming Events in Northern California

 

Including: Car Shows, Swap Meets, Motorcycle Events & Races

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April

 

Antioch
Lumpy's Car Truck & Bike Show
The Lumpy’s Car, Truck & Bike Show is Saturday, April 13th at Lumpy’s Diner, 5891 Lone Tree Way in Antioch from 8am to 2pm.

Antioch
Antioch Speedway
The season opener in the King of the West Sprint Car Series is Saturday, April 20th at Antioch Speedway. Gates open at 5pm.

Benecia
Benecia Classic Car Show
The Benecia Classic Car Show is Sunday, April 28th on the First Street Green at the Benicia waterfront from 9am to 3pm.

Berkeley
Wild Horsepower Classic
The Wild Horsepower Classic is Saturday, April 13th at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley at 8am.

Brentwood
Traffic NorCal Car Show
The Traffic NorCal and Delta Pirates Baseball 2nd Annual Fundraiser Car Show is Sunday, April 21st at the Les Schwab Tire Center, 6361 Lone Tree Way in Brentwood from 10am to 3:30pm.

Brisbane
Last Laf Car Show
The 2013 Last Laf Car Show & Swap Meet is Saturday, April 6th at 2801 Bayshore Blvd. in Brisbane from 9am to 4:30pm.

Brisbane
Derrick Ward Memorial Car & Motorcycle Show
The Derrick Ward Memorial Car & Motorcycle Show is Sunday, April 21st at the Brisbane Marina from 9am to 4pm.

Citrus Heights
Capital City Cruisers' Spring Fest
The Capital City Cruisers’ 9th Annual SpringFest is Saturday, April 27th at the Lowes Parking Lot, 7840 Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights from 10am to 3pm.

Dublin
City of Dublin Community Car Show
The Third Annual City of Dublin Community Car Show is Saturday, April 20th at Heritage Park & Museums,
6600 Donlon Way in Dublin from 10am to 2pm.

Fresno
Rods on the Bluff Car Show
The 2nd Annual Rods on the Bluff (the first one of the year) is Friday, April 5th at the Park Place Shopping Center on Palm and Nees from 6pm to 9pm.

Fresno
Hot Rods of Fresno
The 13th Annual Tower Classics Car Show is Saturday, April 13th in the Tower District of Fresno from 10am to 5pm.

Fresno
Cherry Auction Spring Fest Auto Swap 2013
The Cherry Avenue Auction Spring Fest Auto Swap is Sunday, April 14th at the Cherry Avenue Auction at 4640 S. Cherry Avenue in Fresno, gates open at 7am.

Grass Valley
Grass Valley Car Show
The 2013 Grass Valley Car Show is Saturday, April 27th on Mill and Main Streets in Downtown Grass Valley from 10am to 3pm.

Half Moon Bay
Pacific Coast Dream Machines
The 23rd Annual Pacific Coast Dream Machines Show is Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th at the Half Moon Bay Airport, 9850 N. Cabrillo Highway in Half Moon Bay from 10am to 4pm.

Hanford
World of Outlaws Sprint Cars
The Kings Speedway in Hanford hosts the World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series on Friday, April 12th.

Kingsburg
The 19th Annual Kingsburg Car Show is Saturday, April 20th in the Swedish Village from 10am to 4pm.

Lodi
Autism Awareness Car Show
The Autism Awareness Car Show is Sunday, April 21st at Habanero Hots, 1024 E. Victor Rd. in Lodi from 11am to 3pm.

Petaluma
Petaluma Speedway
The War #3 in the California Sprint Car Civil War Series is Saturday, April 27th at Petaluma Speedway. Grandstands open at 4pm.

Placerville
Golden State King of the West Series
Race #2 in the King of the West Sprint Car Series is Saturday, April 27th at the Placerville Speedway. Gates open at 5pm.

Plymouth
American Truck Historical Society
The 27th Annual Kirkland Ranch Truck Show & BBQ is Saturday, April 27th at the Kirkland Ranch, 11125 Courier Rd in Plymouth, gates open at 6am.

Redding
Kool April Nites 2013
The 24th Annual Kool April Nites is Saturday, April 13th through Sunday, April 21st in Downtown Redding.

Ripon
Bark For Life Car Show
The 1st Annual Road to Recovery and Bark for Life Car Show is Sunday, April 14th at Mavis Stouffer Park in Ripon from 1pm to 4pm.

Sacramento
Hooters All Corvette Show 2013
The 7th Annual Hooters All Corvette Show is Saturday, April 6th at the Hooters of Sacramento restaurant, 1785 Challenge Way in Sacramento from 10am to 3pm.

Sacramento
Sacramento Classic Car & Parts Swap Meet
The Sacramento Classic Car & Parts Swap Meet is Sunday, April 21st at the Sleep Train Arena, gates open at 6am.

Sacramento
Niello Concours at the Capitol
The Niello Concours at the Capitol is Saturday, April 27th at the State Capitol in Downtown Sacramento from 9am to 1pm.

San Jose
Yerba Buena High School Car Show
The 5th Annual Yerba Buena High School Car Show is Sunday, April 21st at the Yerba Buena High School, 1855 Lucretia Avenue in San Jose from 10am to 4pm.

San Jose
Car Show at the Villages Golf & Country Club
The 6th Annual Car Show at the Villages Golf and Country Club in San Jose is Saturday, April 27th from 10am to 2pm.

Santa Rosa
The John Puccioni Memorial Swap Meet
The 2nd Annual John Puccioni Memorial Swap Meet sponsored by the Cruisin’ North Car Club is Sunday, April 14th at the Veterans Memorial Building Parking Lot from 6am to 12 noon.

Stockton
Mustangs Plus Car Show
The Mustangs Plus Car Show is Saturday, April 20th in the Parking Lot of Mustangs Plus, 2353 N. Wilson Way in Stockton from 9am to 3pm.

Tracy
San Joaquin River Club's Car Show
The San Joaquin River Club’s 9th Annual Spring Fling Car Show is Saturday, April 27th at the San Joaquin River Club, 30000 Kasson Road in Tracy.

Watsonville
USAC Western Classic Racing Series
The first USAC Western Classic Racing Series race of the year is Friday, April 19th at Ocean Speedway in Watsonville.

 
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NorCal Car Culture Award Winners from the 2013 Sacramento Autorama

The 63rd Annual Sacramento Autorama, considered “The Kustom Capital of the World”, was held this past weekend at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds. The Aloha-themed show was blessed with perfect Sacramento spring weather and it appeared as packed with cars and spectators as ever. This year’s event was special due to the recent passing of one the Legends of the Sacramento Autorama, Butch Gardner. The Clubhouse was named in his honor and loaded with Car Club cars from all over Northern California.

The Butch Gardner Display
The Butch Gardner Display

The 2013 Builder of the Year was Gearhead Garage from Sacramento. Here is a car built by perhaps the most famous builder in Northern California, Roy Brizio Street Rods of South San Francisco.

1927 Track Nosed Roadster owned by John Mumford
The 2013 “America’s Most Beautiful Roadster” award winner was on display. This 27 Roadster was built by one of Northern California’s premier builders, Roy Brizio Street Rods.

So, a few years ago, my son Ryan and I decided it would be fun to pick our award winners for each Sacramento Autorama. The following are our selections for the 2013 NorCal Car Culture Awards.

1939 Chevrolet 2-Door Hardtop
The winner of the 2013 NorCal Car Culture “Coolest Car” award goes to this 1939 Chevy owned by Jerry Kjensrud of Sherwood, OR and built by A&M Deluxe Customs. We love this color!
Flamed Mercury Lowrider
Some of the coolest cars were outside in the drive-in portion of the show. This flamed Mercury wins the “Ryan’s Favorite Car” award.
1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
This 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback owned by Jim Cosce of Sacramento is the winner of the NorCal Car Culture “Best Muscle Car” award.
1961 Studebaker Pickup
This 1961 Studebaker Pickup owned by Chuck Prather from Coos Bay, OR and built by Tim’s Hot Rods of Rio Linda wins our NorCal Car Culture “Best Truck” award.
1983 Lloyd Sprint Car
The NorCal Car Culture “Best Race Car” award winner is this 1983 Lloyd Sprint Car owned by Richard Forsberg of Auburn, CA.
1940 Cadillac LaSalle
The NorCal Car Culture “Coolest Custom” award goes to this 1940 Cadillac LaSalle owned by Brian Nieri of San Jose, CA.
1975 Kawasaki H2 750
This 1975 Kawasaki H2 750 owned by Gary Snedeker of Woodland, CA wins the NorCal Car Culture “Best Bike” award.
1958 Chevrolet Corvette
The NorCal Car Culture “Coolest Sports Car” award goes to this beautifully restored 1958 Corvette owned by Jerry Logan of Hillsboro, OR.
1948 Oldsmobile Convertible
This 1948 Olds Convertible owned by Terry Henry of Sacramento is the NorCal Car Culture “Most Unique Hot Rod” award winner.

Sadly, the 2013 NorCal Car Culture award winners will not receive large cash prizes, small cash prizes or even a plaque but we do appreciate all the hard work, the time and the money, that goes into building these beautiful cars, trucks and motorcycles. To see the actual 2013 Sacramento Autorama award winners you can check out their website: www.rodshows.com.

Also, you can see the rest of the photos that we took in our 2013 Sacramento Autorama Photo Gallery. Let us know which ones were your favorites.