Author: Tim Newey

The 4th Annual CAM Car Cruise, hosted by the California Automobile Museum

1953 Chevy Pickup owned by Tim Quintero of Sacramento, CA.
Our favorite, a 1953 Chevy Pickup owned by Tim Quintero of Sacramento, CA.

A few more of our favorites:

1955 Buick Century
A 1955 Buick Century owned by Tom & Joan Mason of Citrus Heights, CA.
1948 Mercury Coupe
A 1948 Mercury Coupe owned by Goran Lassell of Sacramento, CA.

The California Automobile Museum’s CAM Car Cruise was this past Saturday. Even with some strange August weather and a little bit of lightning, it was a great event. They blocked off the entire block on Fulton Ave. between El Camino and Marconi. There were car clubs parked in different businesses all down the street. The street was lined on both sides with a large variety of classic cars, muscle cars and hot rods. There was a large vendor area with a live band and a row of food trucks parked down the middle of the street.

Rockbot Studio of Roseville, CA.
Mike Kulp and son from Rockbot Studio.

One new vendor I met was Mike Kulp from Rockbot Studio. He has some really cool & creative pictures for sale.

Grand Marshall Paul Robins from Fox40 Live.
Grand Marshall Paul Robins from Fox40 Live taking pictures of his favorites.

Grand Marshall Paul Robins, from Fox40 Live, was the emcee and was seen walking around taking pictures of his favorite cars. His wife’s 1958 Morris Minor truck was on display as well as Wild Bill’s 2005 All Aluminum Panoz Esperante.

To view all our photos of the 2012 CAM Car Cruise please visit our photo gallery.

Our thanks to the California Automobile Museum for sponsoring such a great show. We are very lucky to have a museum of such quality in Northern California.

Northern California Car Shows & Swap Meets: August 3 – 5, 2012

Calistoga
Calistoga Speedway
The California Sprint Car Civil War Series heads to Calistoga Speedway on Saturday, August 4th for the Calistoga Cup Sprint Car Race.

Cameron Park
Hot August at Applebee’s is Friday, August 3rd at the Applebee’s Restaurant in Cameron Park from 5pm to 10pm.

Carmel Valley
The Carmel Valley Kiwanis Foundation presents Run To The Sun on Saturday, August 4th on the lawn at the Carmel Valley Community Park.

Denair
Connecting Point Church Cruzin' Car Show in Denair, CA.
Cruzin’ Car Show, the 3rd annual Connecting Point Church Benefit is Saturday, August 4th at the Connecting Point Church of the Nazarene in Denair from 9am to 2pm.

Fresno
Rods on the Bluff in Fresno, CA.
The Hot Rod Coalition presents the 1st Annual Rods on the Bluff Car Show on Friday, August 3rd on the bluff at Park Place on Palm and Nees in Fresno from 6pm to 9ish.

Glen Ellen
B.R. Cohn Winery Classic Car Cruise-In
The Classic Car Cruise-In at the B.R. Cohn Winery in Glen Ellen is Sunday, August 5th from 11am to 4pm.

Hanford
The 3rd Annual Jim Evett Memorial Race at Kings Speedway in Hanford, CA.
The USAC West Coast 360 Sprint Car Series will be at Kings Speedway in Hanford for the 3rd Annual Jim Evett Memorial race on Saturday, August 4th.

Jamestown
Rods to Rails Car & Motorcycle Show in Jamestown, CA.
The 1st Annual Jamestown Rods to Rails Car and Bike Show is Saturday, August 4th in Historic Downtown Jamestown from 7am to 4pm.

Lake Tahoe
2012 Hot August Nights - South Lake Tahoe
The 2012 Hot August Nights South Lake Tahoe is Friday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 5th in South Lake Tahoe.

Monterey
Monterey Cars and Coffee August 2012
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca presents Monterey Cars and Coffee on Saturday, August 4th at the Del Monte Shopping Center from 7 to 10am.

Nevada City
Nevada County's Market in the Park
Nevada County’s 1st Annual Market in the Park Classic Car Show is Saturday, August 4th at Pioneer Park in Nevada City from 8am to 3pm.

Sacramento
Cam Cruise 2012
The 4th Annual CAM Car Cruise, hosted by the California Automobile Museum (CAM) is Saturday, August 4th on Fulton Ave. in Sacramento from 4pm to 8pm.

Sacramento
Fox Hunt at Sacramento Raceway
The Fox Hunt “Nite of Fire” drag races are today at the Sacramento Raceway. Gates open at 12 noon.

Sacramento
Sacramento Swap Meet
The Sacramento Classic Car & Parts Swap Meet is Sunday, August 5th at Power Balance Pavilion (Arco Arena) in Sacramento. Gates open at 6am.

Sacramento
UTI's Sacramento Ride Fest & Open House
UTI’s Sacramento Ride Fest & Open House is Sunday, August 5th at UTI Sacramento from 10am to 2pm.

Sacramento
Hooters Cruise Night in Sacramento, CA.
The Strictly Muscle Car Club and Hooters of Sacramento host Hooters Cruise Night on Sunday, August 5th at the Hooters across from Arden Fair in Sacramento from 2pm to 6pm.

Salinas
Caminos Del Arte Festival & Car Show in Salinas, CA.
The Caminos Del Arte Festival & Car Show is Saturday, August 4th at Natividad Creek Park in Salinas starting at 11am.

Weed
Rollin Weed Show & Shine
The 5th Annual Rollin’ Weed Car & Bike Show is Saturday, August 4th and Sunday, August 5th in Downtown Weed.

Yuba City
Smokin' at Hope Point
The 2nd Annual Smokin’ at Hope Point is Sunday, August 5th at the Hope Point Nazarene in Yuba City.

 
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Northern California Car Shows & Swap Meets: July 27 – 29, 2012

Antioch
Nite of the Hot Rods
The Dragoons Car Cult presents Nite of the Hot Rods on Friday, July 28th at the Riverview Lodge in Antioch from 4pm to 10pm.

Cupertino
Cadillac & LaSalle Club
The 2012 Don Frolich Memorial National Meet hosted the Northern California Region of the Cadillac & LaSalle Club is Sunday, July 29th at Portal Park in Cupertino.

Fortuna
2012 Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo
The 2012 Fortuna Redwood AutoXpo will be held Friday, July 27th through Sunday, July 29th in Downtown Fortuna.

Lincoln
The Sacramento Classic Chevy Club Benefit Car Show
The Sacramento Classic Chevy Club Benefit Car Show is Saturday, July 28th at the Thunder Valley Casino in Lincoln from 11am to 6pm.

Petaluma
Petaluma Sunday Cruise In
The 3rd Fourth & Sea Sunday Cruise In of the year is Sunday, July 29th at the Fourth and Sea Restaurant from 12 to 3pm.

Rancho Cordova
Vintage Fridays 2012
The next Vintage Fridays 2012 Car Show is this Friday, July 27th at Sacramento Vintage Ford in Rancho Cordova from 4 to 9pm.

Redwood City
Mid Peninsula Old Time Auto Club
The Mid Peninsula Old Time Auto Club Swap Meet is Saturday, July 28th at the Highlands Community Club in Redwood City at 8am.

Sacramento
The Sacramento Mile
The Sacramento Mile, an AMA Pro Flat Motorcycle Racing event is Saturday, July 28th at the Cal Expo track.

Salinas
The Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.
The Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix Featuring the MotoGP World Championship is Friday, July 27th through Sunday, July 29th at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

Sonoma
NHRA Sonoma Nationals
The 25th Annual NHRA Sonoma Nationals are Friday, July 28th through Sunday, July 29th at the Sonoma Raceway (Sears Point).

Vacaville
Nor-Cal Cruise Nights in Vacaville, CA.
Nor-Cal No Regrets and BodiedClothing.com present Nor-Cal Cruise Nights 1st Meetup on Friday, July 28th at the Mel’s Diner in Vacaville starting at 7:30pm.

 
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