SoCal Cars Calendar
Car shows, clubs, events, museums and even more about cars
EVENTS
April 3 Goodguys 16th Meguiar’s Del Mar Nationals, 8 a. m. to 3 p. m. Sunday, April 3, Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar. More than 2,500 rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks through ‘ 72 will be featured. Highlights also include an indoor car show exhibit, swap meet, vendors, exhibits and more. Info: good- guys. com. 5th Annual Nitto Tire NMCA WEST Spring Nationals, April 3, Auto Club Dragway, 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana. Featuring wild heads- up drag racing, Hotchkis Cup Autocross presented by Nitto Tire and more. Info: autoclubspeedway.com. Crossroads Car Shows presents Benedict Castle Concours, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m., Sunday, April 3, Benedict Castle, 5445 Chicago Ave., Riverside. The event will feature 300 concours level cars and motorcycles from all genres spread out over the lawn and property of a real castle in Riverside. More than 100 awards will be presented. Info: crossroadscarshows.com.
April 8- 10 15th Annual California Festival of Speed, 9 a. m. to 5 p. m., April 8- 10, Auto Club Speedway, 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana. Porsche enthusiasts to gather for club race, time trial, swap meet and more. Info: zone8. org.
April 9 14th Annual Corn Feed Run
Car Show & Cruise, presented by Kiwanis Club of Chino and the city of Chino, 8 a. m. to 3 p. m., April 9, City Hall, 13220 Central Ave., Chino. Open to all pre-’ 75 cars, all working show trucks and all motorcycles. The event will feature a 13- block cruise, open header contest, vendors, awesome trophies, huge raffle, great food and music. There will also be a display of operating antique engines set up by the WPA. Proceeds to benefit local youth and senior charities of the Chino Kiwanis. For more info, contact Walt Pocock at cornfeedrun@aol.com or ( 909) 591- 4162. 41st Vette Set Car Show All GM Beach Classic, 8 a. m., Saturday, April 9, Ruby’s Diner, 245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach. The show will feature trophies, dash plaques, music, food, vendors, a 50/ 50, raffle, silent auction and goodie bags. Proceeds to benefit Southern California Regional Occupational Center scholarships for students pursuing automobile- related careers. Info: thevetteset.com. The 8th Annual Brea Baptist Church Family Fair Car and
Truck Show, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m., Saturday, April 9, Brea Baptist Church, 217 E. Birch St., Brea. The car show is open to all pre- 1976 makes and models of American and foreign classic and collectible vehicles. Info: Call Ron at ( 714) 330- 3565, email ronolsen@att.net or visit carshows@breabaptistchurch.org. KnightsBike Show,of Labor9 a. m. Carto 4 & p. Bowl,m., Saturday,1001 Rose April Bowl 9, Drive,Rose Pasadena.1976 cars and Open trucks.to all Importsprewelcome.Raffle tickets Bring and your prizes Harley. included.at ( 323) 221- Info: 5881, Don ext. Ferryman3348, or donf@laett.com.
May 7 Classic Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show presented by Claremont Toyota/ Scion, 10 a. m. to 3 p. m., May 7, Claremont Toyota, 601 Auto Center Drive, Claremont. Cars, food, music and family fun to be featured. Proceeds to benefit Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center Foundation’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Information: Dan at ( 909) 542- 1660 or Jim at ( 909) 225- 0244.
May 14 San Dimas High School PTSA Car Show, 9 a. m. to 2 p. m., May 14, San Dimas High School, 800 W. Covina Blvd., San Dimas. Open to all makes and models of vehicles. The event features vendors, food, DJ, entertainment, raffles and an e- waste event. Proceeds to benefit teacher and department grants, graduating senior scholarships and school beautification projects. Information: Devon Goldsworthy at ( 909) 214- 4347.
May 21 4th Annual Marines Toys for Tots Classic Car Show and Toy Drive, 8 a. m. to 2 p. m., May 21, Cooper Museum, 217 E. A St., Upland. Presented by the Cooper Museum Motoring Guild. Info: ( 909) 228- 5204.
May 22 Cal- Rods San Gabriel Valley
10th Annual Car Show, 10: 30 a. m. to 5 p. m., May 22, Santa Anita Park, 285 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Open to street rods, customs, classics and corvettes. Hosted by Cal- Rods San Gabriel Valley and Santa Anita Park, the day will feature a car show, day at the races and family fun. Enter through Gate 6. Information: John Givens at ( 909) 263- 3901.
June 4 22nd Annual Inland Valley Street Rods Rally & Cruise, the Original Route 83 Euclid
Avenue Cruise, presented by the Inland Valley Street Rod Club in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Ontario Foundation, 7 a. m. to 4 p. m., June 4. Registration and check in start at 6 a. m. at Ontario City Hall parking lot, 303 E. B St., Ontario. Open to all- year cars and trucks, the event features cruising along Euclid Avenue from F to B streets, vendors, trophies, a robust opportunity drawing, food and live music. Proceeds benefit the many local youth and international charities of the Rotary Club of Ontario Foundation. For more information, contact Don Driftmier at ( 951) 206- 5731.
CRUISE INs & MEETINGS
American Streetrodders
of So. Cal meets at 8 a. m. the second Saturday of the month for breakfast at Ruby’s Diner, 10109 Whitwood Drive, Whittier. The not- for- profit club promotes the restoration, preservation and enjoyment of street rods, hot rods, muscle cars, and other American cars up to 1975. Information: Americanstreetrodders.com. Balboa Car Show at the Fun Zone, 7 a. m. to 9 a. m., Sundays, 607 E. Balboa Blvd., Newport Beach. The weekly event is open to all vintage cars and motorcycles, and features free raffle prizes and doughnuts. Info: ( 949) 887- 0236 or BalboaCarShow.com.
Carcadia, 7: 30 a. m., every fourth Sunday, Denny’s Arcadia, 7 E. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. Come by and meet your fellow car enthusiasts from Arcadia and the surrounding areas on the famed Route 66. Info: facebook. com/ carcadia66.
Cars & Coffee Aliso Viejo, 7 a. m. to 9 a. m., Saturdays. Aliso Viejo Town Center, 26701 Aliso Creek Road, Aliso Viejo. Info: Cars and Coffee Aliso Viejo/ facebook. com.
Cars and Coffee Corona, 7 a. m. to 9 a. m., Saturdays, Saleen HQ, 2755 Wardlow Road, Corona. All makes and models are welcome to this casual car meet. Info: facebook. com/ carscoffeecorona.
Classic Cruisers Association, 1 p. m. to 5 p. m., Sundays, Bob’s Big Boy Broiler, 7447 Firestone Blvd., Downey. The weekly event includes trophies, raffle and 50/ 50. Info: ( 323) 387- 1672 or ( 310) 292- 1533.
Conejo Valley Cars & Coffee, 7 a. m. to 10 a. m., first and third Saturdays, Bean Crazy Coffee, 140 W. Hillcrest Drive, 121, Thousand Oaks. Info: cvcccraig@gmail.com. Cruisin’ Brothers Cruise Night, 5 p. m. to 8 p. m., second Fridays, Tuxie’s Drive In, 6030 Magnolia Ave., Riverside. The no- fee entry cruise night features old and new antiques, classics and hot rods. Info: ( 951) 712- 4790. Cruisin On a Sunday
Afternoon, 8 a. m. to 11 a. m. for roll- in, 11 a. m. to 4 p. m. for car show, every last Sunday, El Rancho Restaurant, 1330 Brookhurst St., Fullerton. Presented by Viejitos Orange County Car & Bike Club, the monthly event includes food, music, trophies, a 50/ 50 and raffle gifts. Info: viejitosoc.com
Early Rodders, 7 a. m. to 9 a. m. every Saturday, United Artist Theater, 1919 Verdugo Blvd., La Canada. The Early Rodders are focused on hot rods and muscle cars. Information: earlyrodders@gmail.com. East Pasadena Car Culture Cruise- In, 4 p. m. to 8 p. m., Saturdays, 3807 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. Info: facebook. com/ EastPasadenaCarCulture. Foothill Region of the Vintage Chevrolet Club meets from 8: 30 a. m. to 10 a. m., first Saturdays, Peppertree Café, 120 E. Route 66, Glendora. Info: ( 626) 963- 0202.
Gary’s Classic Car Fridays, 4 p. m. to 8 p. m., Fridays, Buena Park Elk’s Lodge, 7212 Melrose St., Buena Park. No registration fee. Open to all car enthusiasts, the Friday evenings feature trophies,50/ 50. Veteransprizes and Nighta superis the first Friday of the month, and the grand prize on the third Friday is a big screen TV. Information: ( 714) 299- 1776. Historic Downtown Upland Friday Night Cruise, 5 p. m. to 8 p. m., fourth Fridays, 9th Street and 2nd Avenue, Upland. Info: cruisinbrothers.com or coopermuseum.org. Historic Main St. Garden Grove Cruise, 4 p. m. to 8 p. m. every Friday, corner of Euclid and Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove. Information: ( 949) 874- 0416.
Hot Dog Car Meet, 6 p. m. to 8 p. m. every second Thursday, Wienerschnitzel, 23300 Sunset Crossing Road, Diamond Bar. One free hot dog will be offered for every car showing. Info: ( 909) 860- 9011.
Hot Roddin’ At Huff’s, 7 a. m. to 10 a. m. every second Saturday, Huff’s Restaurant, 8105 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach. Hosted by UnderOath Car Club, this is a great way to view other classic cars, enjoy home- style food, and meet other local gear heads. Info: underoathcarclub.com.
Inland Empire Cars & Coffee, 7 a. m. to 10 a. m., every first Sunday. Historic Downtown Upland at 9th Avenue and 2nd Street. Bring your ride or just yourself. Information: cruisinbrothers.com.
Legends Classic Cruise, 4 p. m. to 7 p. m., first Sundays, 1155 E. Route 66, Glendora. The monthly Cruise Day features awards, a raffle, great food and music. Information: ( 951) 681- 4605. Lowrider – DUB – Pedal Car Show Cruise Nights, 5 p. m. to 10 p. m., third Saturdays, Tom’s Jr., 1725 N. Long Beach Blvd., Compton. The evenings feature live music, 50/ 50 raffle, free giveaways and trophies. Info: ( 323) 667- 6659.
Malibu Cars and Coffee, 7 a. m. to 9 a. m., first and third Sunday, Malibu Bluffs Park, 24250 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Organized by the city of Malibu and Exclusive Motorcars, automobile enthusiasts enjoy a beautiful drive along the coast and meet for coffee in Malibu. Information: ( 310) 317- 1364. Million Dollar Breakfast
Club, 7 a. m. to 10 a. m., every Sunday, Starbuck’s in the Waterside Shopping Center, 4700 Admirality Way, Marina Del Rey. The weekly event features hot rods, muscle cars, rat rods, vintage and collectibles. Info: milliondollarbreakfastclub.com. PomonaClub meets Valleyat 7 Modelp. m. the A first MondayJuly and of December.the month, Meetingsexcept heldN. Mountainat RoundtableAve., Ontario.Pizza, 1020 Info: Pvmafc.com. ( 909) 573- 2125. San Club Gabrielmeets at Valley7 p. m. Mustangthe second Wednesday of the month at Finishline, 2201 N. White Ave., Fairplex gate 12, Pomona. Membership is for owners of Mustangs from 1964 ½ to present. Information: sgvmc. homestead. com. The Pep Boys Speed Shop Cruise Nights, 5 p. m. to 8 p. m., third Thursdays, Thousand Oaks Pep Boys, 2099 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. All makes, models and years clubs welcome. Info: ( 805) 497- 0089. The Usuals Social Club presents Cruisin’ Off the Crudo, 9 a. m., third Sundays, El Tepeyac Café, 13131 Crossroads Parkway, City of Industry. The Usuals Social Club is a family- oriented club whose members believe it’s about the people, not the cars. Info: @ theusualssocialclub.
Tuxie’s Drive In Cruise Night, 5 p. m. to 8 p. m., second Fridays, 6030 Magnolia Ave., Riverside. Antiques, classics and hot rods old and new are welcome to join in on the fun, which includes trophies, raffle table, 50/ 50, contests, prizes, music and lots of family fun. Info: ( 951) 712- 4790. Vintage Corvettes of Southern California meets at noon the first Saturday of the month at the Junkyard Café, 2585 Cochran St., Simi Valley. Meetings are followed by an event and dinner. Vintagecorvettessocal.com. Vintage Rides Cruise In and
Chow Hall, 5 p. m. until dark, second and fourth Wednesdays, Clearman’s Galley, 7215 Rosemead Blvd., San Gabriel. The bi- monthly cruise- in is hosted by the Undertakers Car Club of Southern California. Hot rods, classics, muscle cars, custom trucks, lead sleds, custom bikes, rat rods and motorcycles welcome. Info: Call John at ( 626) 483- 9522.