May
May 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.

June
June 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.

July
July 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.

July 22-25 - San Diego, California - 2004 San Diego Summer Boat Show at the Sheraton Harbor Island will include powerboats and sailboats in the water and on land. Marine accessory products and services will also be represented in an expo area adjacent to the boats. The space rental application deadline is April 9. Admission is $8 for adults, children 12 and under are free. For more information, contact: Southern California Marine Association, 1006 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92866, (714) 633-7581, scma@scma.com, www.scma.com.

July 24 - McComb, Mississippi - 2nd Annual Xtreme Concepts Truck and Car Show held at the downtown parking garage. The show is presented by Low Lyfe Customs and Wizard Electronics. For more information, contact: Rikki Brown, Low Lyfe Customs, 1044 Reggie Martin Dr., McComb, MS 39648, (601) 551-1869, lowlyfe@lowlyfecustoms.net, www.lowlyfecustoms.net.

August
August 6-8 - Carlisle, Pennsylvania - All-Truck Nationals at the Carlisle Pennsylvania Fairgrounds. The show will include custom trucks, stock, and mini-trucks, SUVs, street trucks, and big rigs. There will also be beauty contests, hop contests, a burnout competition, a truck corral, a steelyard, and an invitational display. For more information, contact: Carlisle Events, 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013-1588, (717) 243-7855, info@carsatcarlisle.com, www.carsatcarlisle.com.

August 13-14 - Ocean Shores, Washington - Ramage Ford Truck Run at the Convention Center. This show is for all-series '72-'03 Ford/Mercury trucks only. Included is a show 'n' shine, a parade, vendors, a huge raffle, dash plaques, Saturday dinner, coffee and doughnuts in the mornings, fun on the beach, plus a lot of activities available nearby. For more information, contact: Ramage Ford Truck Run, (425) 788-8260, info@ramagerun.com, www.ramagerun.com.

September
September 16-19 - Summit Station, Pennsylvania - Keystone Madness 2004 presented by Performance for vans and trucks. Activities will include fishing, live music, truck-in games, Mr. and Mrs. Madness, Van & Truck Show, Nite-Lite Show & Sound Off, heated showers and restrooms, and electric and water hookups. For more information, contact: Performance Inc., P.O. Box 815, Pottstown, PA 19464, (610) 469-0604, info@performanceinc.org.

September 17-18 - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin - Dash To The Dells 15 '48-'72 Ford F-100 Truck Show & Unofficial Panel Nationals held at the Copa Cabana Resort will include a cruise and a show 'n' shine. Special room rates for those registered by August 1. The top door prize is a complete Bruce Horkey hardwood bed and strips set. For more information, contact: Mike Connor, (608) 274-6257, mikeconnor@charter.net.

Editor's Note: You can have your upcoming event listed in Truckin' magazine's Happenings column free of charge. Send the event information (date, place, and most importantly, a telephone contact) at least six months in advance of the event date to: Truckin' magazine, Happenings, 2100 E. Howell Ave., Ste. 209, Anaheim, CA 92806.

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