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Summer spin: Classic car circuit roars to life in Minnesota, North Dakota

From weekly to one-day events, check out this list of classic car shows rolling across the region from May through September.

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Antique and classic cars delivered pairs of students to the New London-Spicer prom on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Contributed / Dennis Benson

Classic car enthusiasts are all revved up for summer 2025 as the classic car shows are already popping up on schedules across the region. Vintage, antiques, speeders, rods — you name it, the classic beauties will be out for all to see. Here are some of the shows coming up this summer:

Ongoing throughout the summer

What: Stewie Cruisers
When: Every Friday night, 5 p.m May - September
Where: Stewartville, Minnesota
Information: The Stewie Cruisers are celebrating 21 years of cruising with several special events in 2025. For a full schedule, visit

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What: Classic Car Cruise-in
When: 5 p.m. the last Wednesday of every summer month (June 25, July 30, Aug. 27)
Where: Zwingli United Church of Christ, Berne, Minnesota
Information: Tickets and more event information:

What: Beaudreau's Cars & Coffee
When: 8 a.m. to noon on the first Saturday of the month, May-September
Where: Beaudreau's Bar, 414 E. St. Germain St., St. Cloud, Minnesota
Information:  

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Cars on display during a Jeff Hanson Memorial Car Show Wednesday evening, Aug. 26, 2020, outside the Eagles Club in southeast Rochester. The Rochester Eagles Club hosts the Jeff Hanson Memorial Car Shows on Wednesday evenings starting at 5 p.m. in the Summer. (Joe Ahlquist / jahlquist@postbulletin.com)

What: Rochester Eagles Club car shows
When: 5 p.m. every Wednesday through Sept. 24
Where: Rochester, Minnesota
Information:  

What: Litchfield American Legion Car & Bike Night
When: 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday from June 5 through Aug 14 (No show on Aug. 7)
Where: Litchfield American Legion
Information: The show is free to attend, with various awards given. For more information, email legionlounge104@outlook.com.

What: Cruise Night at The Cactus
When: May 22, June 19, July 24 and Aug. 21, 5-8 p.m.
Where: The Cactus parking lot, 43521 Fort Thunder Road, Perham, Minnesota
Information: Open to all classic cars and trucks; there will also be a grill and bar set up in the parking lot for visitors to enjoy while viewing the vintage vehicles. For more information, visit

What: Cruise Night at the Country Stop
When: May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20 and Sept. 17
Where: New London, Minnesota
Information: Come see 50 to 100 classic cars and hot rods that are displayed for everyone’s enjoyment. Classic car or hot rods are displayed at no charge; sign up for many door prizes or join in our evening cruises. For more information, visit

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Joyce and Howard Soine roll into the Cruise Nights grounds in a custom-built wooden car made from a 1983 Chevrolet S10 during a car show in New London on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Hot rods, street rods and rat rods from west central Minnesota are on display once a month during the summer at the Country Stop A&W in New London. The free event, held 5 p.m. until dusk the third Wednesday of the month, includes live outdoor music and a chance for car lovers to show off their vehicles to other auto fans.
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune

What: Cars & Caffeine
When: 9 a.m. on June 7, July 5, Aug. 2, Sept. 6 and Oct. 4
Where: Bemidji Eagles Club
Information: All makes and models are welcome; the shows are free to attend. Coffee and breakfast are available.

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What: Paul Bunyan Vintage Auto Club's First City Cruise-Ins
When: 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 20
Where: Lueken's Village Foods South in Bemidji, Minnesota, 609 Washington Ave. S
Information: The shows are open to all cars and food will be available on site.

What: Cruz In Forks-the downtown car show
When: June 26, July 24, Aug. 28 and Sept 25.
Where: Downtown Grand Forks, North Dakota & Downtown East Grand Forks, Minnesota
Information: www.facebook.com/events/552190427574807

What: Garden and Gasoline
When: Noon to 3 p.m. June 29, July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 14
Where: Rochester, Minnesota
Information: For more information, visit the Facebook page at

What: Cruise Night at the Pit
When: Sunday nights, 4-7 p.m., June 8-Aug. 31
Where: Pit 611 Bar & Grill, 15057 Co. Hwy. 11 south of Audubon, Minnesota
Information: Open to all vehicles and vintages; first drink free for participants. For more information, visit

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Classic cars along the beach on a warm summer evening: The chamber made this a regular event in DL. Photo by Brian Basham

What: Cruise DL Night
When: Second Wednesday of every month, June through September, 5-8 p.m.
Where: West Lake Drive, next to the City Beach in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Information: Open to all vintage vehicles and visitors; call 218-847-More information available on its Facebook page at

May

What: 20th Century Car Show
When: May 29, 4 to 8 p.m.
Where: St. Cloud, Minnesota
Information: This year, they are featuring cars manufactured between 1900 and 1999. Stop on by, browse the vehicles, check out the museum, and enjoy some hot dogs and beer!

What: Devils Run Car Show
When: May 30-June 1
Where: Devils Lake, North Dakota
Information: For a full schedule of events, go online at

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Mryon Moser, owner of this 1971 Toyota Hilux, talks to a family attending the Alexandria Vintage Car Club's 35th annual Show and Shine car show in 2023. The vehicle, according to a sticker in the window, has less than 2,000 miles on it.
Contributed / Brandon Beliveau

June

What: Cherry Car Show
When: June 7
Where: Pequot Lakes, Minnesota
Information: The Pequot Lakes/Breezy Point Lions Club will host the 17th annual Cherry Car Show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Trailside Park, at the corner of Patriot Avenue and Main Street, in Pequot Lakes. Registration is at 7 a.m. Car fee is $15 the day of the show. The show is free to spectators. Trophies will be awarded at 1 p.m. There will be a craft fair and food vendors. For more information, call 218-821-2496 or email info@plbplionsclub.com .

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Cherry Car Show in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, in 2024.
Travis Grimler / Echo Journal

What: Fast Eddie's Car Show
When: June 14
Where: Nisswa, Minnesota
Information: Fast Eddie's 5th annual car show will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nisswa American Legion. Registration is at 9 a.m. There is a $15 registration fee for trophy classes. For more information, email fasteddies327@gmail.com.

What: Eddie Cochran Car Show & Music Festival
When: June 14
Where: Albert Lea, Minnesota
Information: Celebrating the life and music of Albert Lea native Eddie Cochran, the annual festival is full of music and classic cars. More details can be found on the event's

What: Rods and Hogs
When: June 14
Where: Jamestown, North Dakota
Information: The Downtown Jamestown Association presents a car show beginning at 1 p.m. For more information or to register, visit

What: Kandiyohi County Rescue Squad Car Show
When: June 21
Where: Willmar, Minnesota
Information:  All years, makes and models are welcome. No admission for spectators. The event, which begins at 10 a.m., will feature six random cash drawings for all registrants, and proceed will go toward equipment upgrades for the Kandiyohi County Rescue Squad. For more information, visit

What: Pine River Airport Car Show
When: June 28
Where: Pine River, Minnesota
Information: An Airport Car Show will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pine River Airport as part of Pine River Summerfest events. The event will include a car show, airport open house, free breakfast (goodwill donation) and informational booths.

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What: Lyle Area Classic Car Show
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, June 28
Where: Lyle, Minnesota
Information:  

What: Show N Shine and Swap Meet
When: June 29
Where: Alexandria, Minnesota
Information: The Alexandria Vintage Car Club presents the 37th annual event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. For more information, visit the organization's Facebook page at

July

What: The 4th Car Show
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 4
Where: Stewartville, Minnesota
Information:

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People check out Bill Britz's 1930 Ford Model A at the A&W Cruisin' Night in 2024 in Nisswa.
Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

What: Cruisin' Night
When: July 5
Where: Nisswa, Minnesota
Information: A&W Restaurant in Nisswa will host the 7th annual Cruisin’ Night at 5 p.m. Anyone with a cool car, bike or hot rod can drive it to A&W in downtown Nisswa. View vehicles and win prizes.

What: Kolar Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Classic Car Show
When: July 9 & 10
Where: Duluth, Minnesota
Information: Part of downtown Duluth's Sidewalk Days, this classic car show kicks off the festival that spans a large chunk of Superior Street. For more information, go to the

What: Fins and Films
When: July 11
Where: Spring Valley, Minnesota
Information: Car Show, Pinups, Burnouts, Kids Night, Drive In Movie, Mini Bikes, Grass Drags, Live Music, Night of Fire, and much more; For more information, go to the event page at

What: Roddin' Round the Lake
When: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Where: Osakis, Minnesota

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Information: It is part of the 33rd Annual Osakis Car Show and it is at a new location – 1st Avenue and Main. Registration starts at 10 a.m. The Show-n-Shine is from noon to 4 p.m. Judging takes place between 1 and 3 p.m. Awards will be at 3:30 p.m. After the show ends at 4 p.m., there will be the Roddin' Round the Lake parade. There will be food vendors and for the first time, there will be a kids drag racing 12V power wheels event. For more information, contact Wes Smith at 320-443-5704

What: Babe's Burnout Car Show
When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 12
Where: The Sanford Center in Bemidji, Minnesota
Information: The event will feature numerous vendors and food trucks, a Kid Zone, live music and a beer tent, a cornhole tournament, an awards ceremony, a dyno and a burnout pit.

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Attendees check out the cars on display at Babe’s Burnout Car Show on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Sanford Center parking lot.
Annalise Braught / Bemidji Pioneer

What: Rusty Eyeball Car and Motorcycle Show
When: July 12
Where: Willmar, Minnesota
Information: Rat rods, motorcycles, and classic cars are all welcome at the event, which will feature a swap meet, one-of-a-kind trophies and rockin' music. The show runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Willmar Civic Center. Admission is $3 for those 12 and older. More information available at

What: Merrifield Lions Parkfest 2025
When: July 19
Where: Merrifield, Minnesota
Information: The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Merrifield Lions Park, including a car show, kid games, concessions and more.

What: Bemidji Corvettes Show & Shine
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 19
Where: Dondelinger Chevrolet in Bemidji, Minnesota
Information: The event is free for spectators and participants and trophies will be awarded for People's Choice and Owners' Choice cars. The event will celebrate the C-8 Generation of Corvettes. Corvettes of every generation, 1-8, and nearly every color will be found at this event.

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Jim Utecht, of rural Detroit Lakes, holds up Mason Utecht, 4, to see the inside of a 1957 Chevy 3100 while Kaiyah Utecht, 6, looks on. They were at the classic car show at City Park in Duluth on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
Nathan Bowe/Tribune

What: Buffalo Days Classic Car Show
When: July 26
Where: Jamestown, North Dakota
Information: For more information, visit

What: Northern Cruisers Weekend of Wheels Car Show 
When: July 26
Where: Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Information: The Northern Cruisers are doing it up again for the 40th year of the Weekend of Wheels, happening at Yanmar Arena. The event includes more than 200 classic cars, 200 vendor booths, a swap meet, entertainment and concessions. For more information, go to the

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Dave Grose of Sauk Rapids drives his 1909 REO during the New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run in rural Kandiyohi County on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023.
Macy Moore / West Central Tribune

August

What: New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run
When: Aug. 9
Where: New London, Minnesota
Information: The Antique Car Run is open to all vehicles from 1908 or earlier, or to vehicles with one- or two-cylinder, steam, or electric engines — including motorcycles — up to 1915. The 2025 event will be the 39th annual 120-mile run. For more information or to register, visit

What: Run to the Rapids
When: Aug. 8-9
Where: Park Rapids, Minnesota
Information: Hosted by the Northern Knights Car Club, the "Show and Shine" display along downtown Park Rapids streets begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9. For more info, visit the club's .

What: Gold Rush Days Classic Car Show and Parade
When: 2 p.m. Aug. 16
Where: Oronoco, Minnesota
Information:  https://www.facebook.com/share/1BTxDXgTeh. Register your car by contacting Mike Muller at 507-273-4257.

What: The Pantowners Annual Car Show & Swap Meet
When: Aug. 17
Where: Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Information: The show-and-swap will be 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Benton County Fairgrounds, 1410 Third Ave. S. in Sauk Rapids. Food vendors, displays of Pan Motor and other classic cars, and more. Info:

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Vintage hot rods drew foot traffic to downtown Lake Park on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, as part of the city’s annual Pumpkin Fest celebration.
Barbie Porter / Detroit Lakes Tribune

September

What: Pumpkin Fest
When: Saturday, Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: Lake Park, Minnesota
Information: Registration is free. All of the car owners entered in the downtown car show are also invited to the Pumpkin Fest Parade at 3 p.m. Visit for more information.

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