Upcoming Truck Shows & Events - Happenings - August 2005

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July
July 23
Somerset, Kentucky
The Somernites Cruise, held in downtown Somerset, will run from 2-8 p.m. and is a rain-or-shine show that's open to trucks and cars. For more information, contact: (800) 642-6287, www.somernitescruise.com.

July 2-3
Salsbury, North Carolina
Scr8pfest '05 will be held at the Rowan County Fairgrounds in Salsbury, North Carolina. Outgrowing last year's venue, this year will be the biggest yet. For more information, contact: Robbie, Dept. TR, (704) 933-7194, www.pebblepushers.com.

July 6-10
Summit Station, Pennsylvania
The 33rd Van Nationals in Summit, Pennsylania, will be open for all trucks and vans. Competitors can register before the event or on-site. This is a show-'n'-shine event with national classifications. Entertainment will include games for children and adults, live bands, an awards ceremony, and much more. For more information, contact: Dimples, Dept. TR, (610) 323-8095, www.33rdvannats.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 prior to July 10; all proceeds will go to various children charities. For more information, contact: Sandy Thacker or Herb Thacker, Dept. TR, (423) 623-2446, (423) 613-0025, webmaster@classycreations.net, www.classycreations.net.

August 13-14
Temple, Texas
The 3rd Annual Cool Down Custom Car & Trucks Show will be held at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic & Convention Center and is open to all custom vehicles, including mini and fullsize trucks. There will be 30 classes and 100 awards given out. For more information, contact: James, Dept. TR, (254) 214-1377, cooldown_shows@yahoo.com.

August 20
Cambridge, Ohio
The 20th Annual Cambridge Classic Cruise-IN will be held in downtown Cambridge off of Historic Route 40. More than 80 trophies will be given out in 26 classes including Best Truck and Best Car. For more information, contact: Ken McPeck, Dept. TR, (740) 454-0347, ken@mcpeck.com.

August 28
Markle, Indiana
The Markle Fish & Game Club Park will be host to the Markle Wildcat Festival Car and Truck Show. Registration is open for all vehicles and will be available the day of the event at 8 a.m. For more information, contact: (260) 622-6820, (260) 758-2118, kroozingcalendar@onlyinternet.net.