MayMay 7-9 - Lake Perris, California - Summer Madness' Uprising at the Lake Perris Fairgrounds. There will be magazine coverage provided by Truckin', vendors, sport trucks, a show 'n' shine, a big raffle, and games. The event will be held rain or shine. Power is limited, so bring a generator just in case. For more information, contact: Cherokee, (310) 672-8207, www.twistedobsessions.8k.com.
May 8 - Leeds, Alabama - Spring Fling Open Car & Truck Show Place at Leeds Memorial Park. All proceeds will go to benefit needy children at Christmas. The show is open to all makes and models of cars, trucks, motorcycles, race cars, pedal class, special interest, and ugliest thing running. There will be a bikini contest, hydraulics, and an airbag contest. For more information, contact: Richard Powell, P.O. Box 77, Leeds, AL 35094, (205) 699-7103.
May 28-31 - Golden, Colorado - Pig-Out 2004 at the Chief Hosa Campground. This event is for vans and sponsored friends, hosted by the Colorado League of Independent Truckers. The costs are $40 a van, extra adults are $15, sleeping trailers are $5, and out-of-state vans are $20. Bring your favorite dish for the dinner and pig roast on Sunday. For more information, contact: The Rentz, (303) 457-2777, rentzr@earthlink.net, www.members.aol.com/cvcden/cvc.
JuneJune 11-12 - Winona, Minnesota - The 24th Annual F-100 Midwest Nationals at the Lake Park Lodge. This show is open to '48-'72 Ford truck enthusiasts and will include games, a show 'n' shine, dash plaques, and cruises. For more information, contact: Dave Mahlstedt, (952) 943-1469.
JulyJuly 7-11 - Harrison, Michigan - The 2004 National Truck-In will be at the Clare County Fairgrounds, hosted by the Van Club Association of Michigan. The show is for van panels only and will include goodie bags, dash plaques, trophies, awards, a show 'n' shine, a brite 'n' shine, best banner, and a Wednesday night potluck. The pre-entry mailing deadline is June 1st.