Northern California Car Shows, Races & Swap Meets: October 1-2, 2011

Calistoga

The Calistoga Half Mile Nationals AMA Grand National Championship is Saturday, October 1st at the Calistoga Speedway.

Chico

The 19th Annual Pacific Sprint Fall Nationals at the Silver Dollar Speedway is Friday, Sept. 30th and Saturday, October 1st. The weekend’s races will pay tribute to Mike “carwash” Avilla. Mike passed earlier this week and our whole community has been saddened by his loss.

Citrus Heights
The 3rd Annual Hearts & Rods Streetrod and Classic Car Holiday Toy Run is at Fuddruckers, 5495 Sunrise Blvd. in Citrus Heights from 9am – 2pm. It is sponsored by Fuddruckers and the North Valley Rodders Car Club.

Coalinga

The CoalingaFest Car Show & Street Fair is Saturday, October 1st, at Coalinga Plaza and Frame Parl from 11am to 4pm.

El Dorado Hills

The 8th Annual Niello Concours at Serrano is Sunday, October 2nd, On the Green – Serrano Visitor’s Center 4525 Serrano Parkway, in El Dorado Hills from 10am to 5pm.

French Camp

Pete Paulsen’s 22nd Annual Hot Rod Party is Sunday, October 2nd at the Paulsen Ranch, 1504 W. Bowman Rd in French Camp from 9am to 5pm.

Fresno
The Muscle Mayhem Custom Car Show is Saturday, October 2nd at the Manchester Shopping Center, 1901 E Shields Ave in Fresno from 11am to 4pm.

Marysville
The 5th Annual Yuba College Auto Club Car Show is Saturday, October 1st, at 2088 N. Beale Road in Marysville from 10AM to 2PM.

Middletown

The Lost in the 50’s Car Show is Saturday, October 1st at the Hidden Valley Lake Golf Course, 19210 Hartmann Road from 8am to 3pm.

Redwood City

The Horses to Horsepower Car Show is Sunday, October 2nd at Sequoia High School in Redwood City. Gates open at 7am.

Sacramento

Join us on Sunday, October 2nd for Founders Day at the California Automobile Museum – admission will be half off… Yes! you read it correctly, half off and if you come between 2:00pm-4:00pm you will get to meet Edward Towe and enjoy an ice cream cone on us! Come and hear about how it all started!

San Mateo

Kimochi’s 1st Annual Show ‘n Shine Car Show is Saturday, October 1st, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the College of San Mateo – main parking lot across from the Farmers’ Market in San Mateo.

Sonoma
The MG Fall Festival 2011 is Sept. 29th to October 2nd at Infineon Raceway.

Sonoma

The Classic Sports Racing Group’s 8th annual Charity Challenge at Infineon Raceway is October 1st and 2nd.

Turlock
The Fall Turlock 2011 Swap Meet is Sunday, October 2nd, at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds from 6am to 4pm.

 
 
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Northern California Car Shows, Races & Swap Meets: September 24-25, 2011

Campbell

The 5th ANNUAL SWAP MEET presented by the Mission Trail Regional Group 32 of the Early Ford V-8 Club Of America is Sunday, September 25th at ALL FORD PARTS, 1600 Dell Avenue in Campbell. Gates open at 6:00 am.

Carmichael

Carmichael’s 102nd Annual Founder’s Day Celebration and Classic Car Show is Saturday, Sept. 24th in Carmichael Park from 11am to 3pm.

Clovis

The 9th Annual Clovis British Car Roundup is Saturday, Sept. 24th and Sunday, Sept. 25th in Old Town Clovis near the Clovis Antique and Collectibles Fair.

Elk Grove

The 3rd Annual Muscle Cars in the Park III, presented by Camaro Generations is Sunday, September 25th at Elk Grove Regional Park from 10am to 2:30pm.

Fairfield
Car enthusiasts will display dozens of vintage and newer-model automobiles and compete for trophies in the 2nd Annual Bud Classic Car Show on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Anheuser-Busch brewery in Fairfield. Proceeds from the event will benefit Families Helping Families, an organization founded by Anheuser-Busch brewery employees that’s raised more than $250,000 for worthy causes in Solano County.

Folsom

This Sunday, September 25th, 8-11am EuroSunday is back at Broadstone Marketplace in Folsom, off of East Bidwell. This was a fantabulous event last year! You do not want to miss it.

Livermore

The 22nd Nostalgia Day Car Show, presented by the Altamont Cruisers is Sunday, Sept. 25th on Historic First Street in Downtown Livermore from 9am to 4pm. The event features over 700 restored classic cars and will include music, prize drawings, car vendors, arts and crafts vendors and a parade of all award winning vehicles down First Street. Proceeds from the event will benefit Tri-Valley youth programs.

Murphys
The 15th Annual Ironstone Concours d’Elegance is Saturday, Sept. 24th at the Ironstone Winery, 1894 Six Mile Road in Murphys from 10am to 4:30pm.

Petaluma

The Joe Hunt Magnetos Wingless Spec Sprint Shootout at Petaluma Speedway is Saturday September 24th. Hot laps begin at 4:30pm.

Petaluma

The Fourth & Sea Sunday Cruise In is Sunday, Sept. 25th at Fourth & Sea Fish & Chips, 101 4th St. in Petaluma from 12 to 3pm.

Placerville

The “Thompson’s Auto Center Tribute to Al Hinds Race”, the final race in the 2011 California Sprint Car Civil War Series is Saturday, Sept. 24th at Placerville Speedway. The front gates open at 5pm.

Roseville

AJ’s Casual Eatery’s One Year Anniversary Party Car Show & Concert is Saturday, Sept. 24th at AJ’s Casual Eatery, 9050 Fairway Drive in Roseville, starting a 4pm.

San Leandro

The Greased Lightning Benefit Classic and Hot Rod Car Show is Saturday, Sept. 24th at the BayFair Mall in San Leandro from 12 to 4pm.

Selma

Selma’s Parkin’ In The Park Car Show is Saturday, Sept. 24th in Lincoln Park in Selma from 10am to 3pm.

Sierra City

The 4th Annual Original Big City Rod Run is September 23rd thru 25th on Main Street in Sierra City.

Stockton

The American Bully Competition and Stockton 99 Speedway presents Throwdown Ford Vs. Chevy on Saturday, Sept. 24th at the racetrack from 10am to 6pm.

Tulare

The American Truck Historical Society Tulare Truck Show is Saturday, Sept. 24th at World At Expo, International Ag Center, 4450 S Laspina in Tulare.

 
 
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Northern California Car Shows & Swap Meets: September 17-18, 2011

Antioch

Billetproof Nor Cal traditional car show and swap meet is Saturday, September 17th at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds at 1201 West Tenth St. in Antioch, California. Hosted by the Dragoons Car Club, the gates open at 9am.

Auburn

The 19th Annual Auburn Swap Meet is Sunday, Sept. 18th at the Gold Country Fairgrounds in Auburn from 6am to 2pm.

Chowchilla
The Chowchilla District Chamber of Commerce’s 12th Annual Classic Car Show will be held on September 17, 2011 at Veterans Memorial Park located at 600 W. Robertson Boulevard. It is open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Along with classic and pony class cars, there will be great music, good food, and miscellaneous vendors.

Clovis

The 37th Annual Table Mountain Casino ClovisFest All Car Show is Saturday and Sunday, September 17 and 18, from 8 AM to 5 PM In Old Town Clovis.

Discovery Bay
The Discovery Lions Club Car Show is Saturday, Sept. 17th at the Discovery Bay Marina from 10am to 3:30pm.

El Sobrante
The 18th Annual El Sobrante Stroll Custom & Classic Car Show is Sunday, Sept. 18th at the El Sobrante Stroll.

Fair Play
The 4th ANNUAL UNCORK THE COBRA RELEASE PARTY is Saturday, Sept. 17th at the Perry Creek Winery in Fair Play, CA. The hours are 12 to 5pm.

Fresno

Blaze Fest on the Green 2011, Fresno’s Only Outdoor Classic Rock Festival with Hot Rods & Muscle Cars is Saturday, Sept. 17th at the Regional Sports Complex in Fresno. Car show hours are 12:00 to 6:45pm.

Fresno

On the Roof at River Park is Saturday, Sept. 17th on the top floor of the parking structure near North Blackstone & Freeway 41 in Downtown Fresno.

Fresno

The Fall Fest Auto Swap is Sunday, Sept. 18th at the Cherry Avenue Auction, 4640 South Cherry Avenue in Fresno. The gates open at 7am.

Placerville

The VFW Classic Car Show is Saturday, Sept. 17th at the Veterans Memorial Building, 130 Placerville Drive in Placerville.

Rocklin

The 18th Annual Hot Chili & Cool Cars Event is Saturday, September 17th from 10:00am to 4:00pm on Pacific Street in Rocklin.

Sacramento

The 42nd Annual Governor’s Cup Championships are Saturday, September 17th at Sacramento Raceway, 5305 Excelsior Road in Sacramento. Pit gates open at 10am.

Salinas

The ModSpace American Le Mans Monterey presented by Patrón is Saturday, Sept. 17th at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca at 4:15pm.

Ukiah

The Fabulous Flashback Car Show and Poker Run presented by the Early Iron of Ukiah Car Club is Friday, Sept. 16th and Saturday, Sept. 17th in Downtown Ukiah.

 
 
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