45th Annual Charitable Open Car Show Has Ended!

Many thanks to all those who participated and supported the 2022 Annual Charitable Open Car Show. Mark your calendars for next year – September 10. 2023.

Show Calendar

Sat., Feb. 18, 2023

NGCA Social Dinner to be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Jim Johnston’s Steakhouse, 58 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland. Send email to Cindylu Fitzpatrick at cindylupatricia@yahoo.com if you wish to attend the dinner.

March 17-19, 2023

AASP/NJ’s 46th Annual Northeast 2023 Automotive Services Show held at the Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus. For info go to www.aaspnjnortheast.com.

Sat., April 1, 2023

West Milford High School Car Show and Food Truck Festival to be held at 67 Highlander Drive, West Milford, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Car show participants please arrive at 1:00 p.m. to park. Awards will be presented. Email to David.gerold@wmtps.org for info or go to www.wmtps.org.

April 7-16, 2023

New York International Auto Show held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City. Visit www.autoshowny.com for more info.

April 14-16, 2023

Spring Englishtown Swap Meet and Auto Show to be held at Raceway Park, 230 Pension Road, Old Bridge. Any year show vehicle welcome. Top ten trophies each day. Hundreds of cars and hundreds of vendors. Info at www.racewaypark.com.

Sun., April 16, 2023

NGCA Spring Dust Off Fun Run. More info will be forthcoming. Contact Rich Walker at flasksman@aol.com for info.

April 19-23, 2023

2023 Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet, Corral and Auction at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Thousands of cars; thousands of vendors; millions of items to see, touch and purchase. Go to www.carlisleevents.com/events for details.

Sat., April 22, 2030

Corvette Takeover to be held at the Carnegie Center, 101 Carnegie Center Drive, Princeton, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. This is a free event with no registration for all generations of Corvettes. Music – Food Trucks – Vendors. Opportunity for Corvette enthusiasts to get together. For info, go to (20+) Corvette Takeover at Carnegie Center | Facebook.

Sun., April 23, 2023

2023 Totowa, NJ Car Show to be held behind the Municipal Building at Peterson Road, Totowa, from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. Open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles. 1sr Place trophies per judged class. Limited to 300 cars. For info, go to 4th Annual Totowa, NJ Car Show Set for Sunday, April 23 (msn.com).

April 27-29, 2023

Michelin NCM Bash held at the Corvette Museum, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Sign up for this event at www.corvettemuseum.com.

April 29-30, 2023

21st Annual Military Vehicle Show and Swap Meet held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road (off US 206), Augusta, NJ. Admission is $7 – children under 12 free. You will see vehicles, vendors, and educational displays by re-enactors in uniform. Info at www.mtaswapmeet.us.

May 5-7, 2023

Rhinebeck Swap Meet and Car Show presented by the Hudson River Valley Antique Auto Assn. Held at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY. For info go to www.rhinebeckcarshow.com.

Sat., May 6, 2023

Everything Plainfield Auto Show to be held at the Plainfield High School Parking Lot, 950 Park Avenue, Plainfield, from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. For info, call Mark Mannuzza at 908-494-7644.

Sun., May 7, 2023

Boonton Parks and Recreation’s 2nd Annual Spring Car, Truck, and Bike Show to be held on Boonton Main Street and Boonton Avenue, Boonton, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Open to all vehicles. Trophies – DJ – Door Prizes – Vendors – Food. Online registration at www.boontoncarshow.com.

Sun., May 7, 2023

Nam Knights Car and Motorcycle Show to be held at 197 Washington Avenue, Carlstadt, from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. Eighty trophies awarded. Music – Food – Vendors – Raffles. For info, go to www.namknights.org.

May 12-14, 2023

Spring Wildwood Car and Truck Show to be held in downtown Wildwood and not on the boardwalk due to ongoing repairs. Open to all vehicles 10 years old or older. More info to follow. To register, go to https://jsmproducionsllc.regfox.com/spring-wildwood-car-and-truck-show.

Fri., May 19, 2023

2023 NGCA Awards Dinner to be held at the Hanover Manor, 16 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover, starting at 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.

Sun., May 21, 2023

NGCA Corvette Cruise to Blue Arrow Farm, 86 Glenwood Road, Pine Island, New York, starting at 1:00 p.m. Lunch will be available to purchase.

Sun., May 21, 2023

Spirits of 53 Judged Corvette Show to be held at the Milltown American Legion, 4 JFK Drive, Milltown, NJ., from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Trophies for stock, modified and custom Corvettes. For info go to www.spiritsof53.net.

Sun., May 21, 2023

6th Annual Wheels for the Wheel Car Show to be held at the Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main Street, Clinton, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Open to all vehicles. For info, go to The Red Mill: Wheels for The Wheel Car Show (signupgenius.com).

Sun., May 21, 2023

VTHS SCA Classic Car Show to be held at the Vernon Township High School, 1832 County Road 565, Glenwood, from 11:00 to 5:00 p.m. Open to 1992 and older. Music – Vendors – Food Trucks – 50/50 – Trophies. Info at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1106377950307068.

Sun., May 28, 2023

47th Annual Motorama Car Show to be held at High Mountain School Field, 515 High Mountain Road, North Haledon, from 8:00 to 4:00 p.m. Awarding 45 trophies based on condition and presentation. All makes through 1998 except for this year’s featured vehicle – Modern American Muscle which must be 1999 or newer. Goodie Bags – Dash Plaques – Food – Music. Info at https://jlrvcca.org.

Sun., May 28, 2023

25th Annual Car Show – “Memorial Motor Madness” at the Mars Snackfood US, 800 High Street, Hackettstown. Trophies, raffles, food & beverage, crafts & vendors. For info go to www.hackettstownrotary.org.

June 2 & 3, 2023

50th Bloomington Gold Corvettes will be held at the 702 West College Avenue, Normal, IL. Go to www.bloomingtongold.com for details.

Sat., June 3, 2023

19th Annual Allentown Springfest Corvette Show to be held at Penn State Lehigh Valley Campus, 2809 Saucon Valley Road, Center Valley, PA, from 8:30 to 3:00 p.m. This is a judged show with over 50 awards. Ken Lingenfelter of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering is the guest speaker. Tricky Tray – 50/50 – DJ – Vendors – Food – Door Prizes. For additional info go to www.allentowncorvetteclub.org.

Sun., June 4, 2023

Hot Rides and Hot Air Balloons Car and Truck Show to be held at the Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts and Crafts Festival at the Warren County Community College, 475 Route 57, Washington, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. People’s Choice Awards – Best in Show Judged! Music – Games – Prizes – Food Trucks. Info at https://balloonfestnj.com/balloon_festival_nj_schedule.html

Sun., June 4, 2023

51st Annual All American Car Show to be held at the Whiskey Lounge, 403 Higgins Avenue, Brielle, from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. Trophies awarded for Ford, Mopar, GM, Corvettes, Trucks, Modified and Custom. Info available at www.surfcorvettelub.com.

June 8-11, 2023

19th Annual Back to the Beach Corvette Weekend located in beautiful Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Register at www.back2thebeach.net.

June 9-11, 2023

2023 Greenwood Lake Air and Car Show held at 126 Airport Road, West Milford. Come and register early to see the historical exhibits. Info at www.greenwoodlakeairshow.com.

Sat., June 10, 2023

Boardwalk Corvettes Spring Fling GM Thing to be held at Historic Towne of Smithville, 615 East Moss Mill Road, Absecon, from 8:30 to 4:30p.m. The car show is open to ‘Anything GM Powered’. The GM vehicles are displayed throughout the Historic Towne of Smithville. Dash Plaques – Trophy Awards. Info at www.boardwalkcorvettesac.com.

Sun., June 11, 2023

Gallaway & Crane Funeral Home 3rd Annual Car Show to be held at 101 S. Finley Avenue, Basking Ridge, from 9:30 to 2:00 p.m. Music – Food Truck – Trophies. All cars must arrive by 9:30 a.m. Info and registration are at https://Gcfuneralhome.com.

Sat., June 17, 2023

Tri-County Fair Classic and Custom Car Show held at Christ Church located at 140 Green Pond Road, Rockaway, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. (Exit 37 off of Route 80). Rides – Games – Live Music – Fireworks. For info go to http://tricountyfair.org/classic-and-custom-car-show.

June 23-24, 2023

2023 Carlisle General Motors Nationals held at the Carlisle Fairgrounds – One of the largest and most diverse of General Motors events. Go to www.carlisleevents.com/events for info.

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Livingston 27th Annual Auto Fest 2023 Car Show supported by NGCA to be held at the Livingston High School Parking Lot, South Livingston Avenue, Livingston from 9 to 3:00 p.m. Go to https://www.livingstonnj.org/1061/July-4th-Celebration for info.

July 14-16, 2023

Syracuse Nationals to be held at the New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY. The Largest Car Show in the Northeast. Over 8,000 cars and 400 vendors. Info at www.syracusenationals.com.

July 26-29, 2023

Mecum Auctions held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center, 2300 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA. Open to all collector cars and motorcycles. Go to www.mecum.com/auctions.cfm.

Sunday, July 30, 2023

7th Annual Boat, Car, Truck, Bike and Tractor Show to be held at 99 Tamarack Road, Belvidere, starting at 7:00 a.m. 50 eligible categories. For info, go to It’s a wheel wonderland. Car, Truck, Bike & Farm Tractor Show rolls into N.J. (PHOTOS) - lehighvalleylive.com.

Aug. 4-6, 2023

Macungie Antique and Classic Car Show held at the Macungie Memorial Park, Macungie, PA. Flea market, arts and crafts vendors, and entertainment – fireworks on Sat. Go to www.awkscht.com for info.

Sun., Aug. 13, 2023

14th Annual Metuchen Rescue Squad Benefit Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show to be held at the Metuchen High School, 400 Grove Avenue, Metuchen, from 10:00 to 3:00 p.m. Open to all makes, years, and models – if it rolls, bring it. Info at www.metrescuesquad.com.

Aug. 24-26, 2023

2023 Corvettes at Carlisle to be held at the Carlisle Fairgrounds, PA, celebrating 40 years. Go to www.carlisleevents.com/events for info.

Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2023

41st Annual Lead East “World’s Biggest Oldies Festival” at the Parsippany Hilton Hotel, Parsippany. Web site info at www.leadeast.net.

Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2023

Dead Man’s Curve presents The Wild Hot Rod Weekend 12 held at the Sheraton Mahwah Hotel, 1 International Blvd., Mahwah. All cars are pre-1973. Celebrities, Bands, Vendors and over 800 cars. Go to www.deadmanscurveusa.com for details.

Sept. 7-10, 2023

34th Annual Adirondack Nationals, 48 Canada Street, Lake George, NY. Open to vehicles 1973 and older. Info can be found at www.adirondacknationals.com.

Sun., Sept. 10, 2023

NGCA Car Show at Paul Miller Chevrolet, 950 Bloomfield Ave., West Caldwell.

Sat., Sept. 9, 2023

9th Annual Califon Classic Car Show to be held at Califon Island Park, 130 Bank Street, Califon., from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. All vehicles welcome. DJ – Food Vendor. Info can be found at www.califoncarshow.org.

Sun., Sept. 10, 2023

Ocean City’s Boardwalk Show – A Day at the Beach Corvette Style Show. This show is pre-registration only. All Corvettes will be displayed on the boardwalk. Trophies – Dash Plaques. Registration required at www.boardwalkcorvettesac.com/shows.html.

Sat., Sept. 23, 2023

Tewksbury Harvest Festival Car Show to be held at the Christie Hoffman Farm Park, 108 Fairmount Road West, Califon, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Food Trucks – Beer Garden – Live Entertainment – 50/50 – Hayrides. For info, go to www.tewksburyharvestfest.com.

Sat., Sept. 30, 2023

Kinnelon Fall Festival and Car Show celebrating 100th year to be held at 130 Kinnelon Road, Kinnelon. Live Music – Gourmet Food Trucks – Mini Car Racetrack – Train Rides. Info at www.thegrandemarketplace.com.

Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2023

2023 Fall Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet and Corral at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in PA. Go to www.carlisleevents.com/events for info.

Sun., Oct. 1, 2023

6th Annual FOP 122 Car, Truck an Big Rig Show to be held at Motion Chevrolet, 412 Route 46, Budd Lake, from 9:00 to 2:00 p.m. Food Trucks – Music – Vendors – Top 20 and Specialty Awards. For info, go to (20+) FOP 122 Car Truck & Big Rig Show | Budd Lake NJ | Facebook.

Sundays

Calandra’s, 234 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Cruise sponsored by Street Dream Car Club and Country Squire, 62a Mountain Blvd., Warren, from 6-9:00 p.m.

Car Nutz Car Club Cruise Night at the Scotchwood Diner, Route 22 East, Scotch Plains from 5:00 to Dusk every Sunday from May through September.

Califon Cruisers Presents Sunday Cars and Coffee from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Victorian Square Mall, 438 Route 513, Califon, starting Sunday, April 3, 2022, to October 30, 2022.

Mondays

Galloping Hill Cruisers are located at the Aviation Plaza, 653 West Edgar Road, Linden from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. starting May 9 through October 24.

AACC Monday Nite Cruise at the Panera Bread Parking Lot, 165 Route 4 West, Paramus, from 5:00 to dark.

Cruisin Monday’s at the Red Hut Diner, 152 Route 46, Rockaway, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Open to all years and models. Trophies – Contest – Prizes DJ. For info, call 201-303-3218.

Cruise Night at Franklin Steakhouse located at 318 Passaic Avenue, Fairfield, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. starting June 21 through Labor Day. Buy a half rack of ribs and get a half rack free or buy chicken wings appetizer and get the second one free.

Tuesdays

North Jersey Street Rod Association present the Roxbury Mall, 275 Route 10 East, Succasunna, NJ, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

TriCounty Cruisers Cruise every Tuesday at Wendy’s, 1560 Route 23 North, Wayne. First week of May through last week of September. Vehicles 25 years and older.

Rutt’s Hut, 417 River Road, Clifton – Tuesday’s are car nights; Wednesday’s are bike nights.

Wednesdays

Wyckoff Cruise Night from 4:00 p.m. until dark through October held at the Cedar Hill Christian Reformed Church, 422 Cedar Hill Avenue, Wyckoff (located ¼ mile north of Route 208).

Califon Cruisers Cruise Night held at the Victorian Square Mall, 438 Route 513, Califon, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. from May 4th until September 28, 2022. $10 Annual Registration Fee.

Cruise Night at the Redhut Diner, 152 US 46 East, Rockaway, at 5:00 p.m.

Cruise night at Jim Johnston’s Steak House and Pub, 58 Eisenhower Parkway, Roseland, NJ.

The Royal Cruise Night every Wednesday at The Royal Bar, 3331 Route 22 East, Branchburg.

Bear Mountain Cruise Night from 3:00 p.m. till dusk.

Thursdays

Cruisin’ Diner Cruise Night every Thursday from 6-9:00 p.m. at the Cruisin’ Diner, 1245 Route 10 East, Whippany. Dinner and sandwich specials for cruise night participants.

Cruise Nights at the Miller’s Ale House at the Rockaway Mall, 325 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Rockaway, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. starting Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Cops ‘n Rodders Cruzin Thursdays, in the Lowes and Wendy’s Shopping Center, Mountain Avenue, Hackettstown from 5-9:00 p.m. starting April 28, 2022.

TriCounty Cruisers Cruise every Thursday at Kohl’s Shopping Center, 1800 Route 23 North, Wayne. First week of May through last week of September. Vehicles 25 years and older.

Cruise at Rahway Downtown at Union County Arts Center, 1593 Irving Street, Rahway.

Curb Appeal Car Club holds its Cruise Nights at 1256 Saint George Avenue, Avenell, NJ, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Fridays

Classic Cruizers, Main Street, Somerville, NJ.

Boonton Plaza (Wal-Mart), Boonton, NJ.

Corvette Cruise Nights held the second and fourth Friday of each month beginning April 24 from 3:00-9:00 at Friendly’s, 9 Hampton House Road (Route 206), Newton.

Saturdays

Whiskey Café, 1050 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst.

Wanderers Cruise Night at the Shoppes at Lafayette will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. through the end of October.

Wanderers Cruise Night at the Jumboland Diner, Route 206 in Branchville, from 4:00 p.m. to dark.

The Rodfather Gang Car Cruise from 1:00 to 5😊0 at 9 Hampton House Road, Route 206, Newton, starting April 29, 2023.

Saturdays and Sundays

Cars and Croissants, TBD from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.