Upcoming Truck Shows & Events 2005 - Happenings

April
April 2-3
Lawton, Oklahoma
Sweet Temptationz presents the Oklahoma Spring Bash. The Great Plains Expo building and coliseum will have room to hold more than 800 vehicles. Pre-registration ends March 28. On-site registration will also be available. The event will feature a hopping contest, burnouts, and ample vendor space. Live entertainment will include a bikini and hard body contest, mud wrestling, body dragging, truck dancing, and much more.For more information, contact: Sweet Temptationz, Dept. TR, P.O. Box 6024, Lawton, OK 73506, (580) 536-7679, (580) 704-4069, www.sweettemptationz.com.

April 10
Costa Mesa, California
The All Truck Nationals is an event for all types of trucks and will be held at the Orange County Fairgrounds. For more information, contact: www.horsepowerpromotions.com.

April 15
Pensacola, Florida
The 33rd Annual Sunny Beaches Rod Run will be held on the beach in beautiful Pensacola. This show will be for the Rod crowd and will have fun in the sun and show displays throughout the day. The local Comfort Inn will have rooms available. For more information, contact: Bobby or Bill, (850) 944-0503, (850) 478-0066.

April 29-30
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Hooters' Spring Truckin' Nationals Open Show at the Music Road Hotel will feature 30 classes, as well as contests for Best in Show, Best Full Size, and Best SUV. With entertainment including Hooters girls, a DJ, and a cash drawing for all those who pre-registered, this show is a must. For more information, contact: Herb Thacker or Sandy Thacker, (423) 623-2446, webmaster@classycreations.net, www.classycreations.net.

May
May 10
Greenville, Mississippi
IFCustom is planning the Cruise to Greenville again this year. The plan is to leave California on Tuesday, May 10. As the cruise makes its way across seven states, the line of trucks will grow and grow as new drivers join up. If you are interested in participating in the entire cruise or in meeting up along the way, there will be a list of people and vehicles accompanying the cruise. For more information, contact: Fonze, (661) 298-1788, www.ifcustom.com, www.ifcustom@aol.com.

May 13-15
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
The Ramada Inn in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is the new location for this year's North Houston Swap Meet. As one of our favorite shows, Truckin' will be out in force at the nationals. For more information, contact: Charlie Cobble, (423) 623-4644 or www.autoshows.cc.

May 15
Houston, Texas
The North Houston Swap Meet held at the Houston Race Park will host more than 500 vendors with truck, car, and motorcycle parts and products. Admission and parking are free. For more information, contact: (409) 722-6929, (337) 786-2707, www.delmarswapmeet.com.

June
June 11
McConnelsville, Ohio
The 20th Annual M&M Jaycees Open Truck and Car Cruise-IN will be held at the historic town square in downtown. This show is open to all and will be held from 3-9 p.m. Awards for Best in Show will be given away, and attendees can attend 21 classes throughout the day. For more information, contact: Walter Dalzell, Dept. TR, 10160 Dalzell Rd., Crooksville, OH 43731, (740) 982-4213, (740) 962-4402.

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.