Upcoming Truck Shows & Events - Happenings - June 2004

May
May 1-2 - Springfield, Missouri - The 7th Annual O'Reilly Auto Parts 4-Wheel Jamboree at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds is for any 4x4 truck and SUV. There is a $45 pre-registration price until April 23, 2004, on-site is $60. For more information, contact: Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, (800) 678-876, www.familyevents.com.

May 7-8 - Pigeon Forge, Tennessee - Hooter's GMC/Chevy Truckin' Nationals located at 2708 Parkway and sponsored by Southern Street Machine Association. The event will include 30 classes, with First through Third Place for each, a $500 drawing, including awards for Best Fullsize, Best Mini, Best SUV, Best Unfinished, Best 4x4, and Best of Show. The show is open to all makes and models of GMC/Chevy trucks and SUVs. For more information, contact: Herb Thacker, (423) 623-2446, webmaster@classycreations.net, www.classycreations.net.

May 16 - Houston, Texas - Delmar Swap Meet at the Delmar Stadium, featuring more than 500 vendors, free parking, and entrance. For more information, contact: (409) 722-6929, www.delmarswapmeet.com.

June
June 26-27 - Biloxi, Mississippi - Scrapin' The Coast at Mississippi Coast Coliseum will have more than 100 classes and will be giving away many Best Of awards, along with cash prizes. There will be a burnout and frame-dragging contest, neon glowoff, poker run, and a Girls Gone Wild bikini contest, as well as many vendors selling truck parts. For more information, contact: Myles or Eric, (228) 832-2688, scrapinthecoast@aol.com, www.scrapinthecoast.com.

June 25-27 - Salem, Oregon - Drop Zone 2004, hosted by Magical Minis, will be at the Oregon State Fairgrounds and will include onsite camping, a drag contest, a DJ, vendors, several classes, and a lot of trophies. For more information, contact: Eric, (503) 304-1026, www.magicalminis.com.

June 27 - Brooklyn, Connecticut - Antique Truck Show and Flea Market at the Brooklyn Fairgrounds, sponsored by Nutmeg Chapter ATHS, will include entertainment, food, and proceeds to charity. For more information, contact: John Raymond, (860) 886-4621.