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ILLIANA ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB
2009 Area Car Shows and Cruises

This is a listing of car shows and cruise nights in the local (central Illinois and Indiana) area that we are aware of.  If you would like to list your event here, use the E-mail link at the bottom of the home page.  (Use your browser "back" button to return to the main page)


  • April 25, 2009 - Danville American Legion Riders Car & Bike Show, Post 210 Car Show, 10 Prospect Place, Danville, IL.  Call 442-3201 for more details.
  • April 26, 2009 - Mushroom Festival Car Show, Mansfield Village, Indiana.  Registration 8 AM-Noon, $10 pre-show, $15 day of show, award at 3 PM.  For more details call (765) 344-1889 or  http://www.mushroomfestivalcarshow.com/index_files/Page921.htm
  • May 2, 2009 - Parkland College Car Show, registration 1030-noon, show noon to 3 PM.  Food, Auto Cross, Swap Meet, Music, etc..Call 351-2209 for more info.
  • May 15, 16, & 17, 2009 - Illiana Antique Automobile Club member's vehicle display, Village Mall, Danville IL.  Cars & Trucks will be on display during normal Mall hours Fri, Sat & Sun with owners present to answer questions and sign up potential new members.  This is an indoor venue.
  • May 23, 2009 - Steak & Shake Car & Motorcycle Show to benefit the Friendship Kitchen.  1640 S Highway 231, Crawfordsville, IN.  Show Noon-4PM, door prizes, dash plaques, awards.  For more info ontact John at jdrose@tctc.com
  • May 23, 2009 - Danville Area Community College 3rd Annual Car & Truck Show.  Awards for 25 top cars, 15 top trucks, top 15 Youth (16-21).  $10 fee, registration 10-noon, awards at 3 PM.  Hosted by Central Illinois Mustang Club.
  • May 30, 2009 - Pack the Park, Thomasboro, IL on Schluter Street.  $5 fee, registration 9-12 AM, Show 12 AM-3 PM, Awards at 3 PM.  Procedes go to new park equipment.  Food, 50/50, raffles, etc.
  • May 30, 2009 - Hooters of Lafayette Car Show benefiting Rupert's Kids.  2327 Sangamore Pkwy S.  Goodie bags, raffle prizes, & trophies.  $10 fee, register at 1 PM, Awards at 8:15PM.  Call 765-449-9464 for more info.
  • June 6, 2009 - 21st Annual Spring Fling, presented by the Whels Car Club, 6-10 PM, downtown Tuscola, IL, Rt 36 & I-57.  Registration at 6 PM, $10 entry fee, top 50 get awards.Call 217-253-3047 or 217-268-3873 for more details.
  • June 6, 2009 - 23rd Annual Show Us Your Wheels car, truck & tractor show, Main Street, Farmer City, IL.  Registration 10-Noon, Voting Noon-2 PM, Awards at 3:30.  1st, 2nd, 3rd place class trophies, plus much morefood, dash plaques.  Call 309-928-2332 for more info.
  • June 7, 2009 - 13th Annual Warden Martin Car Show, 11 AM - 3 PM, Carriage Center Court, South Neil Street, Champaign, IL.  Free entry, food, live music, etc.  Call 217-352-7901 for more.
  • June 13, 2009 - Sock Hop and Car display, 6-10 PM, Jefferson Grade School, 1115 S. Cresent Dr., Champaign, IL.  50's & 60's bands, food, etc.  Benefits the Life Quest Center.
  • June 13, 2009 - Old Glory Days of Lincoln-Douglas Car & Truck Show, Bement, IL.  Registration 10-Noon, Judging Noon-4 PM, Awards at 4 PM.  Door prizes, Dash Plaques, Top 10 trophies.  Chicken dinner for each entry of $15.  Contact Dick at 217-678-8259.
  • June 20, 2009 - Crusin' Toward Cures Benefit Car Show for MDA, Country Fair Shopping Center, Champaign, IL.  Registration 9 AM-Noon, Judging at Noon, Awards at 4 PM.  19 Classes, trophies, specialty awards, DJ  Call 217-344-0610 for more information.
  • June 20, 2009 - Sidell Quasquicentennial (125 year celebration) Car & Truck Show, Sidell, IL.  Registration 8:30-11:30 AM, Trophies at 4:30 PM.  Fee - $10, Dash plaques, food, etc.  Call 217-288-9076 for more.
  • June 21, 2009 - 3rd Annual Cruise-In, Vermilion County Fairgrounds, Cayuga, IN.  $5 fee, 50/50 drawing, goody bags.  Registration Noon-1 PM.
  • June 21, 2009 - 40th Annual Father's Day Car Show, Super Walmart, East Rt 16, Charleston, IL.  Fee $10, Registration 9 AM-1 PM, Shoe 1-3 PM, Awards to follow.  Note, this is a JUDGED Show.  18 classes with 1st, 2nd, 3rd Trophies.  Call 217-232-8309 for details.
  • June 27, 2009 - In conjuction with Danville's "Art in the Park" festivities, the IAAC will sponsor Art on Wheels open car show in shady Lincoln Park.  There will be door prizes, 50/50 drawing, awards for the 40 top vehicles, music, food, and some of the nicest cars, trucks, and motorcycles in the area.  Registration is 9-11 AM with awards at 3 PM. 
  • July 3, 2009 - Covington 4th of July Celebration Car Show, Covington City Park, Covington, IN.  Registration 4-6:30 PM, Awards 8 PM.  Fee - $5, Dash plaques,50/50, door prizes, best of show and top 25 trophies.
  • 4 July 2009 - 2nd Annual 4th of July Cruise-in, Legion Park, Watseka, IL.  Fee - $15, Registration 12:30-3 PM, Show 3-6:30 PM, Awards at 6:30, Cruise to follow awards.  Door prizes, DJ, Food, 50/50 drawing, fireworks.  Rain date, 11 July 2009, all proceeds go to gifts for Yanks.  Call 815-432-4291 for more.
  • July 4, 2009 - Paxton Old Fashioned Car Show, Pells Park, Paxton, IL.  Registration 9AM-Noon, Judging Noon-3PM, awards at 3PM.  $10 fee.  More info, call (217) 379-2409.
  • July 4, 2009 - Celebrate Freedom in Tuscola Car Show, Ervin Park, Tuscola, IL.  $5 fee, Registration 5 PM, food, live music.  Call 217-253-3047 for more details.
  • July 12, 2009 - 11th annual World's Largest Catsup Bottle Festival Birthday Party and Car Show, at American Legion Post 365, 1022 Vandalia (on Rt 159), in Collinsville, IL.  See www.catsupbottlefestival.com for details.
  • July 25, 2009 - Annual Happy Birthday Henry Ford Tour.  Meet at the Danville VA Hospital for a short display, then tour to Crawfordsville, IN to meet the Ben Hur Car Club at Ropkey Armor Museum for a tour of contents.  See www.ropketarmormusseum.com for details on the museum.  Lunch at a local resturant. 
  • July 25, 2009 - 6th Annual Sidney Summer Fun Daze Car & Truck Show, Sidney, IL.  50-50 drawing, food, dash plaques, goody bags, live music, twilight parade, beer tent, fee - $5, Registration 2-4 PM, Show 4-8 PM, Awards at 8 PM.
  • August 1, 2009 - Clark in the Park Car Show, Perrysville, IN.  Fee - $12, Registration 9 AM-1 PM, Awards at 4 PM.  Door prizes, dash plaques, top 20 awards, 60/40 drawing, parade, food.  Call 765--793-2779 for information.
  • August 1, 2009 - Villa Grove AG Days Car Show, Harrison Park, Villa Grove, IL.  Fee- $10, Registration 9 AM-Noon, Show Noon-4 PM.
  • August 8, 2009 - CU Days Chrome Classic, Champaign Park District, Champaign, IL.  Fee - $5, Registration 11 AM-1 PM, Show 1-4PM, Judged show, food, music, door prizes.  Call 217-398-2573.
  • August 15, 2009 - Junk Yard Dogs Cruise-in on the Square, Georgetown, IL.  Donation only show, DJ, games & prizes, 50/50, food, dash plaques.  Call 217-662-2357 for details.
  • August 15, 2009 - 4th Annual Crusin' for Education, Harrison College, 4705 Meijer Court, Lafayette, IN.  $10 entry fee, top ten trophies, goody bags, door prizes, music, rain date Sep 12.  Call 765-447-9550 for more information.
  • August 15, 2009 - Annual Mansfield Homecoming Car, Truck & Tractor Show, Historic downtown Mansfield, IL.  Top 5 tractors, top 20 cars/trucks.  Registration 11 AM-1 PM, Awards at 2 PM.  Come early (8:30 AM) to register for the parade starting at 10 AM.  Call 217-489-3381 or 217-841-0445.
  • August 23, 2009 - Third Annual Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show, Lafayette Pavilions in front of Hobby Lobby, Lafayette, IN.  Fee - $15, registration 1-2:30 PM, Awards at 4 PM, food, live DJ, dash plaques, goody bags, & T-shirts.  Call 765-523-2920 for more info.
  • August 28, 2009 - Hooters Car Show and Cruise In, 1706 S Neil St, Champaign, IL.  Fee-$5, Registration 5-7 PM, Show 6:30-9 PMDash Plaques, 5 best of class, 3 Hooters Choice, 1 Best of show Awards.  50/50, plus the Hooters Girls!
  • August 29, 2009 - Annual Motor Muster, at the Urbana Sweetcorn Festival, featuring Lincoln & Mercury auto.  Vehicles mus be 25 years or older.
  • September 5, 2009 - 24th Annual Hoopston Sweetcorn Festival Open Car Show, McFerren Park, Hoopeston, IL.  Fee - $15, dash plaques, Registration 9 AM-1 PM, Awards at 3 PM.  Call 815-216-0220 or 815-984-5162 for more information or visit www.rivervalleymoparclub.com
  • September 7, 2009 - 34th Annual Hoopeston Sweetcorn Festival Stock/Original (1900-1984) Car Show, Mc Ferren Park, Hoopeston, IL.  Registration 9-11AM, Judging12-3PM, Awards at 4 PM.  Fee $8 pre-registered, $10 day-of-show.  No hot rods or customs, please, this is a judged show.
  • September 12, 2009 - Homer Krazee Daze Car Show, downtown Homer, IL.  Fee - $10, Registration 9-11 AM, Judging 11 AM-2 PM, Awards at 3:30 PM.  30 classes, 3 trophies per class, dash plaques, Judged show.  Call 217-493-8360 or email xtremechevy@sbcglobal.net
  • September 12, 2009 - 60th Annual Secretary of State Antique Vehicle Show, Meijer parking lot at Prarie Crossing on Springfield, IL south side.  Call: 217-557-5581 or email JRyg@ilsos.net . 
  • September 19, 2009 - In conjuction with Danville's Vermilion River Festival, the IAAC is holding its 47th Annual Car Show and Swap meet in Danville, IL, Ellsworth Park.  Show now includes rods, customs, as well as stock or restored to stock cars, and trucks.  20+ classes, one for everyone. Registration is 9-11 AM with awards at 3 PM. 
  • September 19, 2009 - Potawatomi Car Show, downtown Attica IN.  Register 9-11 AM, Awards at 3 PM.  Trophies for best in 11 classes.  door prizes, music, etc.  Call 765-585-0046 for more.
  • September 19, 2009 - Scarecrow Festival Car Show, Ambucs Park, Urbana, IL.  Registration 10-11:30 AM, Show 11:30 AM-2 PM, Awards at 3 PM.  Fee $10.  Top 25 plus special awards.
  • October 2-4, 2009 - 100th Annual Newport Hill Climb, Car Show, Parade, etc.  For more info, see http://www.newporthillclimb.com/
  • October 3, 2009 - 4th Annual Harvest Daze Cruise-In. Old Courthouse Museum, Watseka, IL.  Register 9 AM-Noon, Show Noon-4 PM, Awards at 4 PM.  Dash plaques, door prizes, top 25 plus special awards.  Call 815-644-0617 for more information.
  • October 10, 2009 - Dogs Run for Fun Day Car Show, Georgetown Fairgrounds, Georgetown, IL.  Registration 11 AM, Fee $15, DJ, food, door prizes, top 25 Awards.  Call 217-662-2357  or go to www.junkyarddogsautoclub.com
  • October 17, 2009 - Sunset 2nd Annual Open Car Show at the Sunset Executive Plaza (next to Monicals Pizza) in Danville, IL. NO entry fee, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, top 10 awards, Mayor's choice, and Sunset choice award.  Registration 10 AM-noon, show noon-3 PM.  Call 217-442-2874 for more info.
  • October 18, 2009 - Fox Ridge Old Car Rally (just south of Charleston IL)  IAAC Members will meet at 9:00 AM in Ridge Farm, IL at Casey's General Store and proceed together to Fox Ridge.  Bring food to share for the dinner at 12:30 PM.