Dates shaded in light grey are 2011 dates left in place for ease of updating.  As soon as we have the 2012 dates for those events, we'll update them and remove the light grey shading.

January

8th -Stockton: Fred's Circle Track Trade Show & Swap Meet @ SAN JOAQUIN FAIRGROUNDS, 8am to 1pm $7.00 ADMISSION (209) 982-4309

27th & 28th - Turlock: The big Turlock Swap Meet. Saturday, 7 AM to 5 PM and Sunday, 7 AM to 3 PM. Admission is $8.00 at the gate, children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. For more info www.TurlockSwapMeet.com  We will be at this event!

February

Friday the 12th - Santa Rosa: STAR Restaurant grand opening and cruise-in from 4pm to 10pm at 1350 Farmers Lane. For more info http://events.garagecity.com/starrestaurant

17th - 19th: Sacramento Autorama at Cal Expo: The Sacramento Autorama is now in its 61st year. The Sacramento Autorama is “The Kustom Capital of the World” and boasts being home to one of longest running indoor car shows in the world. The Autorama is recognized as the premiere custom car show on the West Coast. The Show will feature over 450 of the finest custom cars, hot rods, classics, motorcycles, and specialty vehicles from around the county. Show times are Friday 12pm - 9pm, Saturday 10am - 10pm, Sunday 10am to 7pm. Admission $18.00 (ouch!) adults, $10.00 kids 6-12. Info (877) 763-7469 for info, or click HERE

20th - Sacramento: Hot Rod & Race Car Parts Swap Meet at Sacramento Raceway, 5305 Excelisor Rd. Gates open to sellers at 6am. General Gates Open: 7:00 AM. General Admission: $5 per person. Front Lot Parking: Free. Pit Parking: $5. Swap Space: $30
For info and pre-registration call (408) 266-3324 

March  

24th - 25th - Pleasanton: Goodguys 30th All American Get Together & swap meet at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds. For more information go to www.Good-Guys.com

April

4th - Santa Rosa: Swap Meet at the Vets Center parking lot. Presented by the Wheeler car Club. No contact info available at this time.

17th - 22nd - Redding: 23rd annual Kool April Nights. Redding Convention Center. Wake up and smell the exhaust fumes! Hear the roar of the hot engines... Gawk at the custom paint.... taste the old-fashioned burgers at that 50's joint out on Highway 273.. It's Kool April Nites time again! "Great cars, great music, great food.. tons of bobby sox and ponytails.. bigger and better than ever. You'll find: Miles of Classic Cars * Show and Shines * Trophies * Food * Music * Dances... and more fun than two people in a rumble seat at the drive-in. For more info visit www.koolaprilnites.com

22nd - Sacramento: Sacramento Classic Car & Parts Swap Meet at the Arco Arena. Gates open at 6am for buyers. $6.00 admission. Free parking. Set-up on April 21st after 5 pm. For more information visit www.sacramentoswapmeet.com or call (916) 955-8777

28th & 29th - Half Moon Bay: Pacific Coast Dream Machines at Half Moon Bay Airport. Cool cars & planes. For more info; www.miramarevents.com - May 3rd - San Francisco:29th The California Mille Miglia at the Fairmont Hotel. LOTS of vintage classic race cars on display and driving with the race. For more info www.californiamille.com

29th - Benicia: Benicia Classic Car Show. 19th annual Benicia High Panther Band Classic Car Show will be held at the First Street Green at 1st and B Streets in Benicia from 9am to 3pm. Come see some of the best classic cars in Northern California and beyond. This event benefits the award-winning Benicia High School Panther Band. Music will be provided by Bay Area Entertainment, as well as the Benicia High Jazz Band. Free admission. For more information, visit www.beniciacarshow.com  or call (707) 748-7986

May

6th - Turlock: Spring Collector Car / Parts Swap Meet at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Early vendor setup on Saturday, May 5th after 2:00PM Free Parking, Auto related items only, Rain or shine. For info call (208) 861-6320 or visit their web site at www.springfallturlock.com  Note: This meet is in no way associated with the Turlock swap meet held in January by the Modesto A's club of Modesto.

12th - San Rafael: May Madness! Down Town San Rafael (4th St). Classic car show, parade and street dance. Noon - 6pm. Parade starts at 5pm. For more info visit www.downtownsanrafael.org or call (415) 720-5591

7th - Petaluma: 6th Annual Plazarama Car Show sponsored by Cruisin' North Car Club. 10am - 4 pm. Free admission for spectators. Features 1979 & older cars. Info; (707) 573-6096 or go to www.cruisinnorth.org

12th - San Lorenzo: 11th Annual Arroyo Classic & Custom Car and Motorcycle Show at Arroyo High School from 9am to 3pm. Come to a day of fun and enjoy hundreds of classic and custom cars, street rods, tricked out trucks, muscle cars, vintage cars, low riders, motorcycles, bicycles, and more. There will be live music, featuring Blue Diamond Fillups, oldies music from Tunes by Tony, vendors, food, contest, and more!!! New car dealers from the Bay Area are all invited to showcase their new makes and models. Remember that 100% of all proceeds benefits high school sports.
For more info visit our web site by clicking HERE or call Debbie at (510) 483-1776

20th - Petaluma: 38th Annual Petaluma Swap Meet sponsored by the Redwood Empire Regional Group of the Early Ford V-8 Club at the Petaluma, Ca. Fairgrounds at Hwy 101 and Washington St. Gates open at 5:00am. A 20X20 swap space is $25. Free parking and entry for buyers. For more info contact Dave Peterson at 707-527-9183 or e-mail; 1davepete@comcast.net 

20th - Red Bluff: 38th Annual River Park Car Show. Always on the 3rd Sunday of May. 100 River Park Way. Relax in the shade by the Sacramento River with the Contemporary Historical Vehicle Association (CHVA), Mt Shasta Region. All cars & trucks, 1985 and earlier. Food and drink available on site. Spectators free, so bring the kids and neighbors! For info; Ty Kendall (530) 547-5774 or bevnty@frontiernet.net

14th - Concord: Ygnacio Valley High School Athletic Booster Presents DVRAA 6th Annual Car Show. Sat.May 14th 2011 at Ygnacio Valley High School 755 Oak Grove Rd. Time will be from 7:00 to 3:00 Pre-Registration will be $25.00 same day Reg- will be $30.00 Lots of awards in many classes.BBQ Raffle prizes & 50/50 drawing. Vendors are welcome. For more info contact Roger at (925) 381-2387 or e-mail at Sleek65@att.net  or call Amador.M at (925)250-5331 or e-mail at Munoz_amador@yahoo.com

20th - Sonoma: Annual Car Show at Hanna Boys Center, 17000 Arnold Dr. in Sonoma, from 11am - 1pm. Kids carnival, refreshments, entertainment, art show, chili cook-off and campus tours. NO registration fee but donations are gladly accepted! Refreshments provided for all registrants! Vehicles of all years, makes, models, shapes and sizes are welcome. Registrants please arrive by 10:30am. For info call Leslie Petersen at (707) 933-2555 or visit www.hannacenter.org

19th & 20th - San Rafael: 4th Annual Marin Sonoma Concours d’Elegance at The Marin Center. This is a beautiful site with rolling lawns and a large lagoon. This site promises to deliver a superb event. There will be adequate parking for the 200 entrant vehicles to be displayed. For more info visit http://marinsonomaconcours.org

19th - Turlock: 2nd Annual Alchemists Shrine Clowns Car Show. 10:00am - 3:00pm Stanislaus County Fair Grounds. Hot Rods,Street Rods,Muscle Cars, Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Clown Cars, Clowns! Open to all years, Grass parking, Awnings Welcome, Motels Available. Registration starts at 10:00am Day of event. Registration $25.00 prior to May 1, 2012 $30.00 May 1,2012 to day of event. Entry includes 2 lunches per car to first 100 pre-registered cars.
Food, Raffles, Music and much more! This is a Non-Awards Show. For more information contact: Craig Clark 209-668-7400 or 209-535-6217

17th, 18th & 19th - Petaluma: Salute To American Graffiti. Friday night Cruise-in and Kickoff Social, 4-8pm, Petaluma Plaza Shopping Centers. Free to all vehicle owners and spectators. Saturday Salute Celebration and Cruise, 9am to 9pm, on the streets of downtown Petaluma. A family-oriented, non-alcoholic, community-wide celebration of the "happy days" of the '50s and early '60s and a tribute to George Lucas' timeless, coming-of-age movie, American Graffiti, the most memorable scenes of which were filmed right here in Petaluma in 1972. Free to spectators. Vehicle entry into the show is by advance reservation only. Info: Event Producer: Cruisin' The Boulevard, Inc. Website: www.americangraffiti.net  Email: info@americangraffiti.net  Telephone: (707) 762-3394 

18th - 20th - Monterey: 6th Annual Monterey Rock and Rod Festival held at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, along with fabulous 50's, 60's, and 70's music. The event kicks off on Friday night with a Sock Hop. Classic and custom cars will be on display Saturday and Sunday. Food and vendor arcades will be on-site for your eating, drinking, and shopping enjoyment. For details on ticket prices and other information go to www.montereyrockrod.com or call Terry Wecker at (831) 649-0102 or (831) 809-6252

20th - Stockton: Located at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. 6am - 3pm (gates open at 5am for sellers) Admission $5 ~ kids 12 & Under FREE. Indoor & Outdoor Classic Car Show - 50's & 60's Music - Antique Toy Show - Over 20 Trophies - Model Car Show. Come and see some of the best Hot Rods, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Customs, Classic Cars and Trucks. $15 fee for car show entries & autos for sale. Dash plaques to the first 100 car show entries. Swap meet spaces 15x20 on pavement or 20x20 on the grass $20 prepaid or $25 at the gate day of the show. Overnight set-up on Saturday 2pm-8pm. Overnight security provided. 1000's of buyers. Turn those old car parts into cash! Rain or shine, we swap. Indoor spaces available. Call for details. Huge Model Car Show by World Famous Builder Bob Carrol. For info contact carlos De La Torre (209) 948-5307


22nd - Placerville: Hangtown Classic Car Show. For more info please call (530) 622-1731

June

4th - Vallejo: North Bay Summer Get Together at Solano County Fairgrounds. cars, trucks and bikes of all years and makes. Raffles, prizes, drinks, food and FUN. Parking $5.00 / General admission $5.00. Kids 12 and under; free. For more information http://www.northbaycarshow.com

2nd & 3rd - Sonoma: Sonoma Historic Motorsports Festival at Infineon Raceway (Sears Point). Formerly known as the Wine Country Classics Vintage Racing event. LOTS of great, rare vintage race cars roaring around the track. For more info; http://www.infineonraceway.com/tickets/sonoma_historic_motorsports_festival

3rd - Fremont: 22nd Annual Mopar Rally. Open to all Chrysler products from pre-war to present. Over 350 cars. 7 am – 3pm, Ohlone College at 43600 Mision Blvd. next to historic Mission. Top gun class, car corral, swap meet, trophies, raffles, food, t-shirts, Goodie bags to the first 300.
Contacts; Rich 408-356-4752 or Debi 408-981-3326 www.moparalley.org  

5th - Sonoma: Crusisin' For Cody car show and poker run at the Moose Lodge 20580 Broadway. Poker run starts at 8am, car show starts at noon. $25 entry fee goes to "Miracles Through Music". BBQ, silent auction, live bands playing featuring The Wisky Thieves / Jesse and the Porch Junkies. Info call (707) 939-1256

2nd & 3rd - Pleasanton: Goodguys 19th Summer Get Together at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds. Info; www.good-guys.com

2nd - Lincoln: The 6th Annual Downtown Lincoln Car Show. Rods & Relics of Lincoln Hills and Lincoln VFW Post 3010. Open to all 1972 and older American Made or American Powered Vehicles. Registration before May 15th is $20.00-- after May 15, $25.00. Show to benefit the Gathering Inn, Ride to Walk, and Placer County SPCA. Show registration from 7-10 a.m., 50+ Trophies and Plaques will be awarded at 2:30 p.m. Club participation award includes $100. Dash plaques and Goody bags for the first 200 cars registered. Raffle prizes, Great Music, Great Food Vendors and fun for all in beautiful Historic Downtown Lincoln at 5th St & Hwy 65. NSRA safety inspections available. Boy Scout breakfast 7-10 am. See www.rodsnrelics.net  for registration forms, etc. or call Alan Taylor 916-749-7468

3rd - Danville: Ponies and Snakes, a judged show for Mustangs and Ford Powered Cobras at the Danville Livery, 400 Sycamore Valley West from 10am to 3pm. For info visit http://www.poniesandsnakes.com

7th - 10th - Santa Rosa: Peggy Sue's All American Cruise & Car Show at A Place To Play Youth Park. A HUGE show and fun event for the whole family. Music, food, live music and MUCH MORE! For more info:  www.peggysuescruise.com or http://www.peggysuescruise.com/schedule    Bad Ass Cars will have a booth at this show. Please stop-by and say hello!

11th - Cameron Park: 13th Annual Cameron Park Foothill Cruiser Car Show at Christa McAuliffe Park, 2408 Merrychase Drive from 9am to 7pm. Features hot rods and custom classics. Live music, vendors, kids play area and much more. Free admission to spectators. For info; www.FootHillCruiser.com 

11th - San Leandro: Show and Shine Benefit Car Show at Bayfair Center 15555 E. 14th St. For more info visit http://www.showandshinebenefitcarshow.org 

16th - Paradise: On Saturday, June 16th, the 16th annual "Cruisin' Paradise" show will kick off with registration at 7:00 AM. The show will open to the public at 8:00 AM. There will be Awards and Trophies, Dash Plaques, Music, Food, Vendors, Displays, Giant Raffle, and $100 prize Poker Walk. Voting for several categories of cars will take place during the day with Trophy presentations commencing at 3:00 PM. This will be an enjoyable and fun day. For more info please visit  www.cruisinclassicsofparadise.com

11th - Fair Oaks: Fair Oaks Lions Car Show at Fair Oaks Park (S/W corner of Fair Oaks Blvd. & Madison Ave.) from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Music, food and raffle prizes. Trophy to be awarded at 2:00pm. Free admission to general public. Car & Truck entries $15 Pre registration, $20 at the gate
Lots of shade.

15th - 17th - Reno: RENO ROCKABILLY RIOT 2012 at the Grand Sierra Resort. This is not your typical Rockabilly show. It's much more. It is a celebration of everything Rockabilly. There will be Rockabilly bands all weekend, hundreds of traditional rods, vendors, clothing, tattoo artists, Pin up Girls, a rod swap meet, Burn out contests, 100 foot drag races, Loud Pipe contests, great food, Dine N Dash contests, Fastest mechanics in the West contest, tire changing contests, Dance contests, Best Dressed contests, and much, much more. Call (775) 750-4665, e-mail rmcghie@abombentertainment.com  or www.renorockabillyriot.com  for more information. A-BOMB Entertainment Production. 

18th - Auburn: Townsmen 8th Annual Poker Run & Car Show at the Auburn Fairgrounds 1273 High St. for pre '75 cars and trucks. For info contact Dar or Judy (916) 300-0868 or see the flyer at  http://www.townsmen.org/Flyers/pokerrunflyer2011.pdf 

18th - Sacramento: Boulevard Image Show 'n Shine at Hiram Johnson High School, 6879 14th Ave. from 11am - 4pm, car registration begins at 8am. Classics, Low Riders & Muscle Cars. Free admission to the public. DJ music, food & fun. (no alcohol). Vendor or Car Show information contact Danny (916) 265-8014

12th - Lodi: Sunhouse Autorama located at Lodi Lake Park from 9am to 2 pm. A smaller show featuring 115 classics, rods and retro vehicles.Park fees; $4.00 for residents / $5.00 for non-residents. Info; Johnny Coughran 209-327-1169 or Kerry Payton via kkp759@yahoo.com

12th - San Francisco: Car & Motorcycle Swap Meet across from Candlestick Park. Hosted by the San Francisco Hood Rats Car Club. For info call Elwood (415) 424-3535 or www.sfswapmeet.com  

19th - Stockton: 12th Annual Father's Day Car Show at 3535 N. El Dorado St. Stockton. BBQ, entertainment, raffle prizes, (No alcohol). All cars welcome. Proceeds send students on mission trips. Info: Dennie Reid (209) 477-7300

19th - Santa Rosa: Father's Day 18th Annual Show 'n Shine car show in Juilliard Park, 9am - 4pm. Hosted by Engineering Contractors Association & Maintenance Superintendents Association, All proceeds go to the MSA & ECA scholarship & Vocational programs . Registration is $25 and $30 after June 1. Free Spectator Admission. Drinks & Food, Music Entertainment, Raffles & Contests. Registrations: www.nceca.org  or call Mary at 707 546 -5500 or email mary@nceca.org  Bad Ass Cars will have a booth at this show. Please stop-by and say hello!

22nd - 24th - Sonoma: The Toyota Save Mart 350 NASCAR races at Infineon Raceway. Info; http://www.infineonraceway.com/tickets/toyota_save_mart_350

23rd - Auburn: Cruisin' for Downs Syndrome at the Gold Country Fairgrounds at 1253 High St., Auburn. Features all makes, models & years of vehicles, motorcycles, trucks and hot rods, from 7am 'till after dark. Live Music, food vendors and beer and wine tasting after 5pm. Pedal car races, cacklefest, silent auction and raffle. Free admission to the public. For more info; Heather at (916) 532-4773 or info@ndscoalition.org

16th - Murphys: MURPHYS-ANGELS LIONS CLUB 5TH ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW. Open to all '75 and older vehicles. "Black Bart Playhouse" 580 S. Algiers St. (Right Off Main St.) in Historic Murphys, CA. Close to Downtown Shopping & Restaurants. Awards, Dash Plaques, Raffle Prizes, 50/50 Drawing. Local DJ "Decade Music" Lot's of Great Vendors, Coffee & Donuts, BBQ Tri-Tip & Bratwurst Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Snow Cones, Cold Beer & Soda Available. Pre Reg: $20. / $25. after 6/2. Spectators Are Free! For More Info call Terry Costa @ (209) 728-9971 or Email  terry.makemyday@yahoo.com

25th - Pacifica: The Last Originals Car Club Car Show at The Sea Bowl, 4625 Cabrillo Hwy (1) Pacifica, CA 94044 10am to 4pm. No pre reg, reg starts at 9am. Awards, Raffle, Live Music, Bowling, Surf, Vendors, BBQ Info: www.lastoriginals.com Phone: 650-271-1784 (DOUBLE CHECK this info before you go!! No formal confirmation yet this year on this show, and no other info found, but I was told it was happening on the 25th this year, same location as last year)

26th - Pinole: The Northern California Cruisers presents their 20th Annual "Cruisin in the Sun" Classic Car show in Old Town Pinole and Fernandez Park, 8am to 5pm. Pre-registration is required and is limited to the first 325 cars.1975 and older, All-American made Vehicles. Auto, Arts, and Crafts Vendors, Awards, Event T-shirts, Goodie Bags, Large Raffle and Live music by the Dave Crimmens Band and DJ Vince Pistello. For more info: www.northerncaliforniacruisers.com  or phone 510-233-0721 or email nomadjon@pacbell.net

July

3rd - Sonoma: 3rd Annual Car Charity show at BR Cohn Winery on Hwy 12. Cars, live music, food, great wine country scenery and good food. For info: (707) 938-4064 or visit www.BRCohn.com  Bad Ass Cars will have a booth at this show. Please stop-by and say hello!

7th - Vallejo: Nor-Cal Knockout Round 3 - “Nostalgic Rock’n’Roll Bike & Car Show”. Pre-70 American made hot rods, kustoms, bombs, gassers and nostalgic top fuel dragsters. 40's - 60's styled Choppers, Bobbers, & Cafe Racers. Vintage trailers & Speed Boats. Any other vehicles by invite only. Live 50’s and 60’s rock’n’roll, surf, garage and rockabilly music. Deejays – Exhibitions – Attractions – Vendors - BBQ. Solano County Fairgrounds. $10 General Admission (Kids 10 & under free) $20 Cars/Bike Pre-Register ($25 at the gate) You can register online at http://www.norcalknockout.com/register.html  or call Hank & Korena Forss (707) 319-7704

13th - 15th - San Jose: 3rd annual Hot San Jose Nights at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds. More info: www.hotsanjosenights.com

15th - Stockton: Swap Meet & Car Show. 6am - 3pm (gates open at 5am for sellers) Located at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. Admission $5 ~ kids 12 & Under FREE! Indoor & Outdoor Classic Car Show - 50's & 60's Music - Antique Toy Show - Over 20 Trophies - Model Car Show. Come and see some of the best Hot Rods, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Customs, Classic Cars and Trucks. $15 fee for car show entries & autos for sale. Dash plaques to the first 100 car show entries. Swap meet spaces 15x20 on pavement or 20x20 on the grass $20 prepaid or $25 at the gate day of the show. Overnight set-up on Saturday 2pm-8pm. Overnight security provided. 1000's of buyers. Turn those old car parts into cash! Rain or shine, we swap. Indoor spaces available. Call for details (209) 948-5307 Huge Model Car Show by World Famous Builder Bob Carrol.

15th - Santa Rosa: Swap Meet at the Vets Building hosted by Corvettes of Sonoma County. 6am to 1pm. Free parking & general admission! One space is 19'X 19' cost=$25.00, Two spaces=$40.00, Three spaces=$55.00 Vehicles with a trailer and/or long trucks must rent 2 spaces. Drive in CAR SHOW ENTRY=$15.00 Cash prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Car sale space=$15.00. Contact Nancy Guadango at (707) 875-3425

21st - Dixon: 3rd Annual Grillin' & Chillin Car Show. 'Ol fashioned street car show. Lots of pork ribs & chili to eat. Crafters, activities for kids, live bands, and SO much more!! Downtown Dixon, Hwy 113 from West C Street to West Chestnut. Event details go to www.dixonribcookoff.com  or contact Janette & Rich Barrango (707) 678-4373

20th - 22nd - Sonoma: NHRA Division 7 Drag Races, presented by Korbel, kicks off two weekends of world-class drag racing at Infineon Raceway, July 22-24. In all, more than 400 cars will compete over the weekend in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event. For more info: http://www.infineonraceway.com/tickets/nhra_division_7_drag_races    

27th - 29th - Fortuna: 22nd Annual Redwood AutoXpo. Join us for three days of free admission, with cars, cars, and more cars! Experience this great family event and enjoy the Cruise, the Swap Meet, the Arts & Crafts Exhibitors. Check out the Judged Car Show, the Antique Show and the Antique Farm Equipment. The Poker Run! Tractor Pulls! Burnout Contest! Sock Hop! Step right up, folks, for the biggest, baddest, most colorful and chromiest event in Fortuna! Info: http://redwoodautoxpo.com or call (707) 725-3916 

29th - Sacramento: Sacramento Classic Car & Parts Swap Meet at the Arco Arena. Gates open at 6am for buyers. $6.00 admission. Free parking. For more information visit www.sacramentoswapmeet.com  or call (916) 955-8777

27th - 29th - Sonoma: NHRA Sonoma Nationals drag racing series at Infineon Raceway. There is nothing more potent in motor sports than an 8,000 horsepower Top Fuel dragster or Funny Car barreling down the drag strip at over 300 miles per hour. It is earth-pounding excitement and you’ll find it at Infineon Raceway! In addition to Top Fuel and Funny Car, you’ll also see action in Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, and don't forget the Friday Night qualifying under the lights!.  More Info: http://www.infineonraceway.com/tickets/nhra_sonoma_nationals

August

3rd - 5th - LAKE TAHOE AREA: Hot August Nights. According to the Hot August Nights web site, South Lake Tahoe is now included as part of the show so people can cruise between Reno & Tahoe for shows and events. The Tahoe event is BEFORE the big Reno / Sparks event so make sure you plan your dates and locations accordingly. Info at: www.hotaugustnights.net 

7th - 12th - RENO / SPARKS: Hot August Nights in the down town Reno / Sparks area. Event will begin with full day activities on Tuesday, August 7 with show-n-shines, cruising and entertainment, and will conclude on Sunday, August 12th after our parade of cars. For more info visit www.hotaugustnights.net

12th - 13th - Novato: Nostalgia Days Rod and Custom Show, down town Novato on Grant Ave. between 1st St. and 7th St.  Friday: pre-registration at 5-6pm, social, dinner, music and cruise from 7 - 9pm. Saturday: Car show & shine from 10am - 3pm. Cruise starts at 4pm. For more details and info visit www.DownTownNovato.com

13th - Lincoln: Plow Jockys Rod Rumble Car Show. Classic Cars, Trucks, Street Rods, Hot Rods, Customs, Muscle Cars, Rat Rods, Special Interest, ect...(pre1974) at Lowe's in Lincoln, (535 S State Hwy 65). Registration: 7-9am. Show: 9am-2pm. For more info (916) 759-0125 or visit http://friendsoflincolnkids.com/classiccar.html

14th - 17th - Monterey: Mille Miglia North America Tribute. See great vintage race cars run a 1,000 mile course from Monterey, to Santa Barbara to Napa and back startig at the famous Pebble Beach Golf Course & Country Club. For more info visit http://www.millemiglianorthamerica.com 

14th - Pleasant Hill: American Iron Car Show at Pleasant Hill Community Ctr., 320 Civic Dr. from 10am - 3pm. $25 entry fee for cars. Free admission for spectators. Food / Beverages available for purchase. Contact Pam Lischeske (925) 676-5200 ext. 17 for info.

17th - Sonoma: Pearls Diner Car Show from 5:30pm to 8:30 pm, $10.00 Entry. Proceeds go to our troops. 561 5th St. West, Sonoma. For info call (707) 996-1783

17th - 19th - Monterey: Rolex Monterey Historic Reunion at Laguna Seca Raceway. Awesome display of vintage muscle and race cars roaring around the track just like they did in the early to mid part of the 20th century! More info: http://www.laguna-seca.com/rolex-monterey-motorsports-reunion

20th - Napa: 9th Annual Main Street Reunion. Stroll the streets of downtown Napa and see 400 pre 1976 cars. Cars will be judged and awards given in 29 categories. Tee shirts, henleys and baseball caps w/ pre registration. Food, beer, wine and other beverages available. The event is free and open to the public. 10am-3pm on First and Main Streets in Downtown Napa. For info contact Craig Smith (707) 257-0322

14th - Pleasant Hill: American Iron Car Show at the Pleasant Hill Community Ctr., 320 Civic Dr. 10am to 3pm. For more info contact Pam at (925) 676-5200 ext. 17

24th - 26th - Sonoma: Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma at Infineon Raceway. The cars and stars of the Indianapolis 500® invade the Sonoma Valley for the seventh consecutive year at the Indy® Grand Prix of Sonoma. Drivers like Dario Franchitti, Helio Castroneves and Danica Patrick will reach speeds in excess of 170 mph on the most challenging road course on the circuit.  For more info visit http://www.infineonraceway.com/tickets/indy_grand_prix_of_sonoma

24th - 26th - Pleasanton: Goodguys 26th West Coast Nationals at the Pleasanton fairgrounds. For more info visit: www.good-guys.com  

September

9th - Eureka: 17th Annual "Cruz 'n Eureka" on the streets of old town, between C St. and G St., and 1st St. & 3rd St. Car parking starts at 8am. Awards at 3pm. Free to spectators. Proceeds benefit "Make-A-Wish Foundation". For info: (707) 839-1192 or visit http://cruzneureka.org

7th - 8th - Cloverdale: 19th Annual Car & Motorcycle Show. Friday evening cruise - 5pm - 7pm. Friday night sock hop 7pm - 10pm: Boulevard Cruise, sock hop, special events at local pubs & restaurants. Saturday - 11am - 4pm: Pancake breakfast, kid zone, food/crafts/commercial booths, Fireman's BBQ & dance, chili cookoff, car show, auto parts swap meet. Info; Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce (707) 894-4470 or visit www.cloverdale.com 

9th - 11th - Grass Valley: Roamin Angels' 11th Annual "Cruisin' The Pines" Car Show at Nevada County Fairgrounds. Open to '72 and older American cars. LOTS of entertainment, food, drinks BBQ, live entertainment and FUN fro everyone! For info visit http://www.roaminangels.com or call Ron Cherry (530) 467-5616

9th - San Jose: 12th Annual Antique Autos in History Park presented by the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club. Located at Kelley Park 1650 Sentor Rd. from noon to 5pm. Featuring autos, fire equipment, bicycles and motorcycles of all makes from 1900 to 1945. Also located on the grounds will be the Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association. For more info: allang@pacbell.net  and www.scvmtfc.org  or call (408) 997-0879

9th - Antioch: Fun Ford Sunday car show. NOTE: This show is at a new location this year at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds in Antioch!! More info is available at  www.funfordsunday.com  

9th - Vallejo: Swap Meet at USA World Classics Event Center, 1525 Sonoma Blvd. Vallejo. Sell, buy or trade your Packard and other Classic cars, parts and memorabilia. Antique automobile museum, Titanic and automobilia displays. FREE ADMISSION. Vendor spaces 10'x20': $25, Car corral slots $10. No hot rods, muscles cars or late models. Contact George Beck (925) 827-1255 or beck1584@astound.net  or visit www.norcalpackards.org

12th - Santa Rosa: Swap Meet at the Vets Building hosted by the Redwood Empire Chevy Club. For more info call Craig at (707) 544-1948

14th - 16th - Ukiah: Fabulous Flashback Car Show & Poker Run in down town Ukiah. Hosted by the Early Iron of Ukiah Car Club. Participation is limited to 300 pre-registered pre-1973 stock and modified vehicles. Pre-registration includes Dash Plaque, Participant Gift and Poker Run Hand. Free to the public. For pre '73 stock & modified vehicles. Lots of things going on! BBQ's, pancake breakfasts, live music, farmers market and fun for the whole family! For more info visit http://www.earlyironofukiah.org or call Rick & Katie (707) 468-0958 or Jason & Tracey (707) 485-5664

15th - Antioch: Billetproof (Do it Your Self) Car & Motorcycle show at the Antioch Fairgrounds. 16 years of blood, sweat and gears!! Billetproof is backwith one-of-a-kind events, live bands, great vendors, and the sickest 64 and prior do-it-yourself traditional rods, kustoms and motorcycles on the planet. We will be limiting attendance to 1000 vehicles, so register early! There will be no exceptions this year. Spectator entrance opens at 9am (Spectator entry is $10. Free for kids under 13 and police & fire with proper ID) More info: www.billetproof.com

18th - El Sobrante: 18th Annual El Sobrante Stroll. Classic & Custom Cars line the mile long street closed off to traffic for the day. Great food, good music and lots of different street vendors with over 20,000 attendees. For info contact Mark Croda (510) 222-1500

24th - Calistoga: 11th Annual Cruisin' Calistoga Beer & Wine Festival & Car Show at the Napa County Fairgrounds, 1435 N. Oak St. Custom & Classic car show from 9am - 5pm. Beer & wine tasting from noon - 3pm.  For more info visit http://www.win-rods.com or call (707) 942-1473

30th - Oct 2nd - Sonoma: 8th Annual Classic Sports Racing Group Charity Challenge. More than 200 historic racecars will grace the road course over the weekend, with all proceeds going to needy youth groups in Sonoma County through Speedway Children's Charities. See sports cars and open-wheel racers ranging from the 1930s through 1970s, including Ferraris, Corvettes, Porsches and more! More Info; HERE

October

2nd - Sacramento: California Automobile Museum Fall Swap Meet. Located next to the Museum at 2400 Front Street - parking in Museum parking lot, on the street, and behind the Museum. Set-up and merchant and car sales registration will be on Saturday, October 1 from 2pm – 5pm. General admission and parking are free. Merchant stalls (one stall is two parking spaces) are $30 and car sale spaces are $15. Proceeds benefit the Museum. Call (916) 442-6802 for more information.

2nd - Turlock: Fall Collector Car & Parts Swap Meet at the fairgrounds. For info and pre-registration please call 209-538-3334

7th - 9th - Sacramento: Golden State Street Rod Nationals Plus at Cal-Expo. For more info: www.nsra-usa.com

8th Alameda: 18th Annual Park Street Classic Car Show on Park St. between Lincoln and Encinal in Alameda, 10am - 4pm. 400 cool cars plus live entertainment. Info call (510) 523-1392 or click HERE

14th - Stockton: Swap Meet & Car Show. 6am - 3pm (gates open at 5am for sellers) Located at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. Admission $5 ~ kids 12 & Under FREE! Indoor & Outdoor Classic Car Show - 50's & 60's Music - Antique Toy Show - Over 20 Trophies - Model Car Show. Come and see some of the best Hot Rods, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Customs, Classic Cars and Trucks. $15 fee for car show entries & autos for sale. Dash plaques to the first 100 car show entries. Swap meet spaces 15x20 on pavement or 20x20 on the grass $20 prepaid or $25 at the gate day of the show. Overnight set-up on Saturday 2pm-8pm. Overnight security provided. 1000's of buyers. Turn those old car parts into cash! Rain or shine, we swap. Indoor spaces available. Call for details (209) 948-5307 Huge Model Car Show by World Famous Builder Bob Carrol.

15th - San Francisco: Jimmy's Old Car Picnic Show at Speedway Meadow in Golden Gate Park. Admission is FREE to spectators! $40 for vehicles 1980 and older.
Proceeds benefit organizations that assist the Developmentally Disabled in San Francisco.
For more info: www.jimmyspicnic.com 

28th - Sacramento: Hot Rod & Race Car Parts Swap Meet at Sacramento Raceway, 5305 Excelisor Rd. Gates open to sellers at 6am. Huge 20' x 40' spaces only $40 each. Inside parking $10.00. Admission $5.00. For more info call (408) 266-3324

November

10th - 11th Pleasanton: Goodguys 23rd Autumn Get Together at the fairgrounds. For more information: www.good-guys.com

5th & 6th - Orland: Orland Chamber Rod & Custom Car Show 221 E. Yolo St. For more info visit https://orland-chamber.com/Home_Page.html

December

2nd - Stockton: Swap Meet & Car Show. 6am - 3pm (gates open at 5am for sellers) Located at the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds. Admission $5 ~ kids 12 & Under FREE! Indoor & Outdoor Classic Car Show - 50's & 60's Music - Antique Toy Show - Over 20 Trophies - Model Car Show. Come and see some of the best Hot Rods, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Customs, Classic Cars and Trucks. $15 fee for car show entries & autos for sale. Dash plaques to the first 100 car show entries. Swap meet spaces 15x20 on pavement or 20x20 on the grass $20 prepaid or $25 at the gate day of the show. Overnight set-up on Saturday 2pm-8pm. Overnight security provided. 1000's of buyers. Turn those old car parts into cash! Rain or shine, we swap. Indoor spaces available. Call for details (209) 948-5307 Huge Model Car Show by World Famous Builder Bob Carrol.