Upcoming Truck Shows & Events - Happenings - August 2006

June 9-11
Sedalia, Missouri
The 2nd Annual Midwest Dragfest will be held at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia. The show will feature awards in several categories and a bikini contest. Camping and RV hook-ups are available. For complete information, check out www.midwestdragfest.com or call Justin at (660) 596-4646.

June 11
Ramona, California
San Diego's chapter of Pickups Limited is sponsoring the 19th Annual Fords & Friends Picnic. All makes and models are welcome, and since it's at Dos Picos Park, the show will be very kid-friendly. Twenty-dollar pre-registration gets you two lunch tickets, and all proceeds benefit Meals-on-Wheels. For more information, contact Keith Martin at (629) 741-4073.

June 16-18
Lake Havasu, Arizona
Head to the Nautical Inn at Lake Havasu City to kick off the Sleekcraft and Magic Powerboats Regatta. For more information, call (602) 550-1582.

June 24-25
Biloxi, Mississippi
With awards for over 25 classes of trucks, Scrapin' the Coast should prove to be one of the biggest shows in the South. In addition to the trucks, the show will feature live music, bikini contest, burnout contest, and plenty of vendors. Check out their website for more information: www.scrapinthecoast.com.

June 23-25
Lake Havasu, Arizona
The Commander Boats Regatta is a three-day event beginning with dinner at Kokomo in the London Bridge Resort. For registration forms and more information, visit www.jokerswildpromotions.com or call (928) 680-0265.

June 30-July 2
Owensboro, Kentucky
Showcase Custom Automotives will host this year's Sport Truck Nationals. This huge event will have lots of giveaways and Friday, June 30 there will be live entertainment. Registration for this event will be $35. For more information on this event, please call (800) 376-4175 or e-mail showcase customs@sbcglobal.net.com.

July 2
Trenton, Ohio
The Sketch Pad presents The Art of Kool Deuce show. This event will be held at the Barn & Bunk Farm Market. Open to pre-'80 rods & customs, trucks, musclecars, vintage motorcycles, and choppers. Registration will be $10 and will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Expect food, music, and "The Kool 25" plus specialty awards. For more information on this event, please call (513) 290-9787 or (513) 742-1387.