July
July 1-3
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Southern Nationals Association presents the 16th Annual Original Mini Truckin' Nationals. The Sevier County Fairgrounds will be hosting this year's show. The show features several contests and is open for all minis, SUVs, trucks, and compacts. For more information, contact: Sandy Thacker or Herb Thacker, (423) 623-2446, (423) 613-0025, webmaster@classycreations.net, www.classycreations.net.
July 9-10
Berlin, Connecticut
The 11th Annual Magnetic Mini Bash is back at Sage Park. The event will host more than 500 vehicles and 1,500 spectators. Registration will be open to all vehicles. For more information, contact: (860) 296-3724, www.magneticminis.com.
July 10
Anaheim, California
Brothers Trucks present the 7th Annual Truck Show 'N' Shine event. This event will be held at the Featherly Regional Park and will host more than 300 trucks. Guests can enjoy food and games and compete for prizes. For more information, contact: Brothers, (800) 977-2767, www.brotherstrucks.com.
July 23
Somerset, Kentucky
The Somernites Cruise will be held in downtown Somerset. This event will run from 2-8 p.m. and is a rain-or-shine show. It is open for trucks and cars. For more information, contact: (800) 642-6287, www.somerntescruise.com.
August
August 5-6
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
The 7th Annual Battle of the Trucks Nationals will be held at the Music Road Hotel. This will be an open truck show with show 'n' shine, top 75, and unfinished. Pre-Registration will be accepted before July 10, and all proceeds will go to various children's charities. For more information, contact: Sandy Thacker or Herb Thacker, (423) 623-2446, (423) 613-0025, webmaster@classycreations.net, www.classycreations.net.
August 20
Cambridge, Ohio
The 20th Annual Cambridge Classic Cruise-In will be held in downtown Cambridge off of Historic Route 40. Participants can compete for Best Truck, Best Car, or one of the other 26 classes and 82 trophies to be given out. For more information, contact: Ken McPeck, (740) 454-0347, ken@mcpeck.com.
August 28
Markle, Indiana
The Markle Fish & Game Club Park will host to the Markle Wildcat Festival Car and Truck show. Registration is open for all vehicles and will also be available the day of the event, starting at 8 a.m. For more information, contact: (260) 622-6820, (260) 758-2118, kroozingcalendar@onlyinternet.net.
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