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August
August 13-14
Temple, Texas
The third annual Cool Down Custom Car & Trucks Show will be held at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center. This show is open to all custom vehicles, including mini-trucks and fullsize trucks. There will be 30 classes and 100 awards given out. For more information, contact: James, (254) 214-1377, www.cooldownshows@yahoo.com.
August 20
Cambridge, Ohio
The 20th annual Cambridge Classic Cruise-IN will be held in downtown Cambridge off of historic Route 40. Participants can enjoy 26 classes and compete in dozens of events. For more information, contact: Ken McPeck, (740) 454-0347, ken@mcpeck.com.
August 28
Markle, Indiana
The Markle Fish & Game Club Park will host the Markle Wildcat Festival Car and Truck show. Registration is open for all vehicles and will be available the day of the event at 8:00 a.m. For more information, contact: Dept. TR, (260) 622-6820, (260) 758-2118, kroozingcalendar@onlyinternet.net.
August 28
Irvine, California
Toyo Tires' California Truck Jamboree will be held in Hidden Valley Park from 9-5 p.m. The even will showcase quality show trucks and deliver visual entertainment with a monster truck show, a bikini contest, performances, and many vendors. Pre-regist-ration and vendor spots are available. For more information, contact: Pierre Hoffmann, (310) 326-4526, www.truckjam.com.
September
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Midnight Fantasies' 14th Annual Lakefront Tour at the Civic Center will showcase about 500 vehicles this year. The event includes a car crush, night cruise, hoppin' contest, bikini contest, and much more. Participants can compete for more than 400 awards and cash prizes in 100 classes. For more information, contact: Roger/Jamie Miller, Dept. TR, (337) 478-0550, (337) 562-2698
September 15-18
Summit Station, Pennsylvania
Performance Incorporated presents Keystone Madness at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds. This will be a truck and van show featuring attractions such as truck-in games, live entertainment, nite-lite show and sound off, and much more. For more information, contact: Dept. TR, keystone@performanceinc.org, www.performance.org