APRIL 1: LAKELAND CRUISE-IN; downtown Lakeland; features live music, door prizes and raffle tickets; for information, call “Starvin Darvin” of Klassix Tunes at (863) 665-1071 or visit
www.lakelandcruisein.com
APRIL 2: CHARITY CAR SHOW; Messiah Lutheran Church, 14920 Hutchison Road, Tampa; fun family fair event for the 5 and 2 ministries; Boy Scouts Tampa Troop 18 will have a tent booth there in an effort to raise funds for their yearly troop activities; fair starts at noon, with food and craft vendors; car show runs from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; awards such as gift certificates will be given based on popular vote judging; cruisers get a free burger or hot dog and a soft drink; 5 and 2 Ministries is a community development and support services organization, providing support to the needs of lower-income friends and families; for information, call Paul Figoni at (813) 468-0277.
APRIL 2: RISE & SHINE CARS & COFFEE CAR SHOW; hosted by Let’s Roll Promotions; a new monthly show featuring Garage One and A&G Industries; all cars welcome; Classic Motors Detail Store, 3300 N. Armenia Ave., Suite 101, Tampa; free coffee and doughnuts; on the agenda are detail products and demonstrations, chrome and tire car, waxing and leather care, door prizes and store specials; for more information, call Gene Teston at (813) 391-3651 or visit
www.classicmotorsdetailstore.com
APRIL 2: RONNIE SETSER'S BEST OF THE BEST CAR AND TRUCK SHOW; Days Inn/Green Iguana Bar & Grill, 2522 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; registration is $10; 6-foot trophy awarded along with top trophies, and Specialty 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each class; if awarded the 6-foot trophy, winner will be eligible for the 10-foot trophy at the end of the year; goody bags, raffle, lots of children’s games, hula-hoop contest, model car contest; ’50s through ’90s music and country music; for information, call Ronnie or Kim Setser at (813) 879-1616 or visit
www.ronniesetser.com
APRIL 2: REEVES MOTORSPORTS GATHERING; 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.; car owners and enthusiasts can showcase their classic, exotic, luxury and super cars; enjoy coffee, bagels, muffins and esprit de corps; Reeves Import Motorcars, 11333 N. Florida Ave., Tampa (enter from Florida Avenue between Hummer and Subaru); for more information or directions, e-mail Jeff Wisz at
jwisz@drivereeves.com, call (813) 933-2811 or visit
www.drivereeves.com
APRIL 2: DADE CITY CRUISE-IN; in historic downtown Dade city; 3 to 8 p.m.; organized by the Greater Dade City Chamber of Commerce; music, games, vendors, T-shirts and close to 300 cars; car clubs welcome; for information, call the chamber at (352) 567-3769, e-mail
info@dadecitychamber.org or visit
www.dadecitychamber.org
APRIL 2: CAR SHOW; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Bloomingdale Pizza, 4334 Bell Shoals Road, Valrico; discounts for car participants; for more information, call (813) 684-7466 or DJ Ed Cullins at (813) 986-4720, (813) 294-7803 or e-mail
etc397@aol.com
APRIL 2: BIKE FEST; presented by the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce; starts at 5 p.m.; historic Plant City; open to the public; more than eight classes of bike show; vendors, food, live music, 50/50 drawing; for more information, call (813) 754-3707 or visit
www.plantcity.org
APRIL 2: MOPAR SHOW N SHINE; Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Highway; from noon to 4 p.m.; all Mopar years welcome; pre-1974 cars can stay after and join in on the largest weekly classic cruise in the USA; trophies, door prizes, 50/50, food discounts and DJ Don will play the best mix of classic rock n roll and the most memorable 1950s and 1960s hits; hosted by The Orlando Bowtie Club, which welcomes all makes, models and years of cars, trucks and bikes; contact Tara for vendor and show information; for more information, call (407) 617-4201 or visit
www.OrlandoBowtieClub.com
APRIL 2: FIRST ANNUAL CHARITY CAR, BIKE & 4X4 SHOW; The Round Up Club parking lot, 13918 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; all proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; food, kids activities, vendor booths; for more information, call Al at (813) 814-7943, Keri at (727) 647-4995 or e-mail
roundupkeri@tampabay.rr.com
APRIL 2: 14TH ANNUAL MUSTANGS & MUSTANGS LEGENDS HAVIN’ FUN AT FANTASY OF FLIGHT; off Interstate 4, Exit 44, Polk City; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; organized by Imperials Mustangs of Polk County; all Ford-powered vehicles welcome; $35 pre-registration (by March 26); dash plaques to first 250 pre-registrants; $45 registration day of show from 8 to 10 a.m.; for more information, call Pat Rego at (863) 838-6817, (863) 665-2322, e-mail
pats7up@aol.com or visit
www.imperialmustangclub.org
APRIL 3: WEBSTER WESTSIDE CAR & CYCLE SWAP MEET; Webster Westside Flea Market, 516 N.W. Third St., Webster; $5 admission; car and bike show registration from 8 a.m. to noon; for more information, call 1-800-832-7396, (352) 628-4656, visit
www.myspace.com/webstercyclemeet or e-mail
websterswaps@aol.com
APRIL 3: HOOTERS AND HOT RODS; Hooters of Sanford, 550 Towne Center Circle, Sanford; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; hosted by The Orlando Bowtie Club; open to all makes, models and years of cars, trucks and bikes; free; DJ Don will play the best mix of classic rock ‘n’ roll and the most memorable 1950s and 1960s hits; for more information, call (407) 617-4201 or visit
www.orlandobowtieclub.com
APRIL 7: ROAMIN’ OLDIES CLASSIC CAR CLUB CRUISE-IN; 6 to 9 p.m.; Cherry's, 6186 U.S. 41 N., Apollo Beach; free; classic, modern and specialty cars, live entertainment; for information, call (813) 633-7966.
APRIL 9: GEARHEAD PERFORMANCE CAR SHOW; held in conjunction with Downshifters of Brooklyn; benefits Bay Pines Veterans Hospital; held at Gearhead, 13500 U.S. 19, Clearwater; several prizes to be given; DJ Tommy B.; $10 pre-registration or $15 day of show; for more information, call (727) 531-3551.
APRIL 9: NORTHPOINTE VILLAGE CLASSIC CAR SHOW; hosted by Let’s Roll Promotions; Northpointe Village, 16506 Point Village Drive, Lutz; 5 to 8 p.m.; live music, door prizes, 50/50; no entry fee; open to all classic and muscle cars, street rods, hot rods and customs; for more information or to sponsor, call Paul afigoni at (813) 468-0277.
APRIL 9: SAVA CAFÉ CARS N COFFEE; Sweetbay-Southshore area by Mirabay; Sava Café, 143 Harbor Village Lane, Apollo Beach, FL 33572; 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.; free show and shine; exotics, classics, street rods, bikes and others invited; see a Lotus; also, enjoy that morning cup of java at Sava Café; for more information, visit
www.savacafe.com
APRIL 9: CAR SHOW; Wing House, 4515 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland (just south of the Polk Parkway); 6 to 9 p.m.; open to all vehicles; participants will be offered discounts to the restaurant, which also has plenty of parking; DJ Ed Cullins of Music Etc. will play 1950s through 1990s music; for more information, call Ed Cullins at (813) 294-7803 or e-mail
etc397@aol.com
APRIL 9: THIRD ANNUAL BRITISH MOTOR CLUB CLASSIC CAR SHOW; held at Davis Islands along with Islands Fest; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open to all British makers and models; $25 registration; for more information, visit
http://britishmotorclub.net/
APRIL 9: DOWNTOWN LAKE MARY CAR CRUISE; sponsored by the Merchants Association and hosted by The Orlando Bowtie Club; 124 N. Fourth St., Lake Mary (corner of Lake Mary Boulevard and Country Club around City Hall); from 5 to 8 p.m.; all makes, models and years of cars, trucks and bikes welcome; DJ Don’s mix of classic rock and the most memorable 1950s and 1960ss hits, door prizes and trivia; free; for more information, call (407) 617-4201 or visit
www.OrlandoBowtieClub.com
APRIL 9: BRING BACK MEMORIES CAR SHOW; Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing, 13700 S.W. 16th Ave., Ocala; 2011 reunion of Tampa Bay car clubs and drag racers of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s; catering by Sonny’s BBQ, $15 for adults and children under age 10, $12 in advance, day of show $20 and $15; tickets do not include museum entry; discounts given to attendees; early bird coffee and doughnuts at 9 a.m. with registration at 10 a.m. (no fee); lunch at 12:30 p.m.; 50/50 drawing and prizes; slow drags with trophies and prizes (pre-1985 cars); RSVP via check or money order to B.U.A. at 16715 Kristopher Drive, Lutz, FL 33549; for information, call (813) 932-6937 or e-mail
stickshifterstpa@aol.com
APRIL 9: STINGRAY CHEVROLET ALL CHEVY CAR AND TRUCK SHOW; hosted by the Tampa Bay Classic Chevy Club; Stingray Chevrolet, 2002 N. Frontage Road, Plant City (Exit 22 on Interstate 4); 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; lots of door prizes, 50/50 drawing, vendors, DJ, live entertainment, food; open to all years, trophies for classes, Best of Show, Engine, Interior, ’50s, ’60s, ’70s and more; free pre-registration or $10 day of show; for more information and vendor opportunities, call Dave at (863) 670-6499 or Bob at (813) 951-1722; for pre-registration, email Ruth at
krjwcassey@aol.com
APRIL 10: CAR SHOW; 1 to 4 p.m.; Advance Auto Parts, U.S. 301 (just north of Big Bend Road), south Riverview; free food and door prizes; for information, call DJ Tiny at (813) 986-4631 or e-mail
rnn6007@aol.com
APRIL 10: CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW AND SWAP MEET; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; USA Flea Market, 11721 U.S. 19, Port Richey (200 yards south of State Road 52); registration is $10; vendor space is $4; for more information, call (727) 868-2143.
APRIL 10: HOOTERS AND HOT RODS; Hooters of Casselberry, 2699 Cassel Creek Blvd., Casselberry; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; hosted by The Orlando Bowtie Club; open to all makes, models and years of cars, trucks and bikes; free; DJ Don will play the best mix of classic rock ‘n’ roll and the most memorable 1950s and 1960s hits; for more information, call (407) 617-4201 or visit
www.orlandobowtieclub.com
APRIL 16: PLANT CITY STRAWBERRY CLASSIC CAR SHOW; 4 to 9 p.m.; McCall Park in historic downtown Plant City; free registration and admission; pre-1984 and older cars and trucks as well as antiques, hot rods, customs and classics; for information, call (813) 754-3707 or 1-800-760-2315 or visit
www.plantcity.org \
APRIL 16: ALL CORVETTE SHOW; organized by Bay Area Corvette Club; Catches Waterfront Grille, 7811 Bayview St., Port Richey; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $20 pre-registration till April 9 or $25 day of show; several trophies to be given; portion of proceeds benefit Feeding America of Tampa Bay, a local charity; 10 percent food and drink discount for registrants and a guest; for more information, visit
www.baccvette.us or call Bob Poll at (727) 937-6759.
APRIL 16: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BENEFIT OPEN CAR, TRUCK & STREET ROD SHOW; St. Judes Cathedral, (corner of Tyrone Boulevard and Sixth Avenue North), St. Petersburg; $10 pre-registration or $15 day of show; 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. registration with judging starting at 11 and awards presented at about 3 p.m.; for information, visit
www.premiumcarshows.com or call (727) 547-8082.
APRIL 16: FIFTH ANNUAL CRUISIN' THE PARK CAR SHOW AND COMMUNITY PARTY; presented by Rotary Club of East Lake Sunrise; fun community event next to Lake Tarpon under shade trees at John Chesnut Sr. County Park, 2200 East Lake Road, Palm Harbor; open to all classic, custom and specialty vehicles; judged show with several category awards; pre-registration is $15; day of show is $20; registration is from 9 a.m. to noon; awards at 2 p.m.; car show is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free spectator admission; 100 percent of proceeds go to charity; for details, call Howard at (727) 789-4323, e-mail
info@EastLakeRotary.org or visit
www.EastLakeRotary.Org
APRIL 17: SIXTH ANNUAL BARE BODS AND HOT RODS CAR SHOW; Caliente Resorts, Land O’ Lakes; starts at 9 a.m.; for details, call (813) 996-3700, e-mail
tampainfo@CalienteResorts.com or visit
www.calienteresorts.com
APRIL 19: CAR SHOW; 6 to 9 p.m.; Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 10685 Big Bend Road, Riverview; hosted by High Rollers Car Club; discounts for car participants; Peoples Choice and Sponsors Choice awards; door prizes, 50/50 drawing; for information, call (813) 684-7466 or DJ Ed Cullins at (813) 986-4720, (813) 294-7803 or e-mail
etc397@aol.com
APRIL 23: ZEPHYRHILLS SATURDAY NIGHT CRUISE-IN; food, music, 50/50 raffle and lots of cars in the heart of downtown Zephyrhills (at U.S. 301 and State Road 54 west on Fifth Avenue); no entry fee; 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; for information, call (813) 780-1414, visit
www.mainstreetzephyrhills.org or e-mail
mszi@verizon.net
APRIL 23: SPECIAL OLYMPICS PINELLAS POKER RUN; all vehicles welcome; $10 for one hand, $25 for three hands; registration from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Quaker Steak & Lube, Clearwater; 50/50 drawing, auctions, entertainment; for information, call (727) 669-1220, Ext. 2008, e-mail
sopinellas@aol.com or visit
www.sopinellas.org
APRIL 24: CAR SHOW; Oldsmar Flea Market, 180 Race Track Road, Oldsmar (at northwest corner of Race Track and Tampa roads); 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; door prizes for men and women, cool oldies music and 50/50 too; free burger or hot dog, fries and a soft drink for the cruiser; for more information, call Paul Figoni at (813) 468-0277.
APRIL 24: CAR SHOW; Tijuana Flats & Burrito Co., 180 S. Belcher Road, Largo; noon to 4 p.m.; trophies, door prizes, lucky car, high poker hand, 50/50 drawing; $5 registration and 50 percent food discount for all registered cars; for more information, call Richard Gormont at (727) 331-9684.
APRIL 24: CAR SHOW; 1 to 4 p.m.; Advance Auto Parts, U.S. 301 and State Road 675, Sun City Center area; free food and door prizes; for information, call DJ Tiny at (813) 986-4631 or e-mail
rnn6007@aol.com
APRIL 30: OPEN CLASSIC AND ANTIQUE CAR AND TRUCK SHOW; hosted by Jan’s Cruiz-in; Elks Club 2284, 7204 Congress St., New Port Richey, (1 mile south of Ridge Road); charity show to help fight cancer; $15 registration between 9 a.m. and noon; first 80 registered cars get dash plaques, and all registrants get a three-egg, sausage, toast, coffee and juice breakfast for $1.99, and free dogs and burgers for lunch with a drink; top 40 trophies and 20 best of awarded at 3 p.m.; money giveaway, door prizes, music from the 1950s and 1960s; for details, call Jan at (727) 841-9122, e-mail
janzcruizin@yahoo.com or visit
www.janscruizin.com
APRIL 30: SECOND ANNUAL CLEARWATER HIGH SCHOOL BAND BENEFIT CAR & TRUCK SHOW; 540 S. Hercules Ave., Clearwater; $20 pre-registration or $25 day of show; 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. registration, judging starts at 11 a.m. and awards presented at 3 p.m.; several trophies to be given; for information, visit
www.premiumcarshows.com or call (727) 547-8082.