Car shows and cruise nights on Long Island
Kenneth Usry of Westbury with his 2009 Pontiac G8 GT at the Cruisin' Thursdays Car Show at Milleridge Inn in Jericho. Credit: Jeff Bachner
Start your engines because the 2023 outdoor Long Island car show season is revving up. Classic, vintage and collectible cars are on display at weekly cruise nights and special event shows now through fall.
CRUISE NIGHTS
BELLMORE FRIDAY NIGHTS CAR SHOW Bellmore LIRR station; 516-679-1875, bellmorechamber.com. Open to all makes and models. Co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores and the Town of Hempstead. Fee: Free for spectators, $5 for show cars. Date: 6-10 p.m. Fridays March 3-Oct. 6, weather permitting.
OYSTER BAY CRUISE NIGHTS Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay; 516-259-1842, visitoysterbay.com. Cars, motorcycles and trucks. Fee: Free for spectators, $5 show cars, $50 advance purchase season pass. Date: 5:45 p.m. until dark; Tuesdays May 30 through Sept. 5, weather permitting.
CAR SHOWS
MAY
Classic Cadillacs, above, LaSalles, Corvettes, Mustangs, Thunderbirds and more will be on display at car shows and cruise nights through October. Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost
CADILLAC-LASALLE CAR SHOW Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport; 631-854-5579, vanderbiltmuseum.org. Presented by the Cadillac-LaSalle Club of the Long Island. Fee: $10, $7 ages 12 and younger. Includes museum and car show admission. Date: Noon-4 p.m. May 21.
LONG ISLAND BUICK CLUB Wantagh LIRR station parking lot WA-9; 516-606-4620, libuickclub.org. All Buick car show. Fee: Free for spectators, $30 for car registration. Date: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 28, rain date: June 11.
STILL CRUISIN CAR CLUB SHOW AMVETS Post 48, 660 Hawkins Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma; 631-732-1231. Vintage car show benefiting the AMVETS with a slow drag, muffler rap, hula hoop and pinup contests judged based on your outfit from the ’50s. Free rolls and coffee until 10 a.m. Fee: $15 show cars, donations accepted for walks ins. T-shirts to the first 75 registered cars. Date: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21, rain date June 4.
JUNE
ELKS CAR SHOW Elks Club, 901 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park; 516-639-3666. Judged car show open to all makes and models sponsored by the Long Island Corvette Owners Association. Fee: Free; $20 show car registration. Date: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 3.
SUPER CRUISERS NOSTALGIA CLUB CAR SHOW Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson; 516-885-7445. Car show with music, vendors and food. Fee Free for spectators, $15 show cars. Date: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. June 3.
"Super Swap Sunday" Car Show & Swap Meet" at Flowerfield Fairgrounds, Rte 25A in St. James. Credit: None
LONG ISLAND CARS "SUPER SWAP SUNDAY" CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET Flowerfield Fairgrounds, Parkside Drive off Route 25A, St. James; 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com. Rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, imports and cars of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s on display. Judged car show, trophies awarded in 50 classes. Parts and accessories for sale, fair food and entertainment. Fee: $10, free younger than 12; $25 judging fee for registered cars, register at the gate 7-10 a.m. Date: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4, rain date June 11.
CAR SHOW Baiting Hollow Church, Sound Avenue, Baiting Hollow; 631-831-3547, limooseclassiccarclub.com. Features entertainment, refreshments. Fee: $5 spectators; $20 day of show, free ages 12 and younger. Date: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 11; rain date June 18.
The Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and BMW Concours takes place at Old Westbury Gardens. Credit: Brian Uckert
ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE AUTO SHOW Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury; 516-333-0048, oldwestburygardens.org. The Greater New York Region Antique Automobile Club of America’s annual show, hundreds of cars from various eras. Fee: $15 adults, $8 ages 7-17. Includes admission to gardens and car show. $20 for show car registration in advance and $25 day of show. Date: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 4; rain date June 11.
AUTOMAT ANNIVERSARY CAR SHOW Automat Customizing & Restoration, 69 Hazel St., Hicksville; 516-938-7373, automat.tv. Customs, classics, antiques, exotics, sports, luxury cars and trucks, no preregistration needed. Fee: Free for spectators and show cars. Date: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 17, rain date: July 8.
FATHER’S DAY CAR SHOW SWAP MEET Merrick LIRR station, Hewlett and Merrick Avenues, Merrick; 516-937-7800. Non-judged car show; food and vendors. Fee: Free. Car entry: $15 advance, $20 day of. Date: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 18.
Cars on display during a charity car show in Huntington. Credit: Newsday/Ed Betz
POLICE SURGEONS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION CAR SHOW St. Anthony’s High School, 275 Wolf Hill Rd., Huntington; 631-368-8617. Open to all show-quality cars. Fee: $5 spectators; $15 show cars in advance, $20 day of. Date: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 25.
Vintage vehicles will be pulling into various venues across the Island at car shows this summer. Credit: Steve Silverman
VINTAGE CHEVROLET CLUB OF AMERICA/QUEENS COUNTY REGION Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence; 516-662-9379. Outdoor car show features vintage car models. Fee: Free for spectators; $15 show car registration. No preregistration required. Date: Gates open at 9 a.m. June 25.
GOLD COAST CRUISERS WATERFRONT CAR SHOW Morgan Park, Germaine Street and Landing Road, Glen Cove; 516-581-0129. Open to all show-quality cars, trucks, classics, street rods, muscle cars and antiques. All vehicles must be on the show grounds by noon. Show also features entertainment, raffles and more. Fee: Fee for spectators; $25 show cars. Date: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 25.
CAR SHOW Bellport Fire Department, Occumbomock Engine Company, 161 S. Country Rd., Bellport; 917-697-4634. In partnership with MVP Automotive and Still Cruisin' Car Club. All makes and models, awards given to decades, also "Best in Show." Music and 50/50 raffle. Fee: Free for spectators; $15 advance show cars, $20 day of. Date: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 25.
JULY
LONG ISLAND ANTIQUE POWER ASSOCIATION'S 31st ANNUAL SUMMER TRACTOR AND ENGINE SHOW The Long Island Antique Power Association, 5951 Sound Ave., Riverhead; 631-404-2708, liapa.com. Garden and large tractor pulls, truck and engine exhibits, kids corner and craft vendors. Featuring International Harvester, Case, McCormick-Deering and Farmall along with toys and memorabilia. Fee: $10, free younger than 12. Date: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 8-9.
A 1999 Jaguar XK8, 2004 Jaguar X, 1948 Packard and 1962 Chrysler Imperial Le Baron at the Jaguar show held the Vanderbilt Museum in Centerport. Credit: Marisol Diaz
MUSTANGS AT THE MUSEUM Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport; 631-371-1432, mscli.com. Hosted by the Mustang and Shelby Club of Long Island and sponsored by Empire Ford. Preregistration required. Open to all Mustangs and Ford-powered makes and models, trophies awarded; registered cars receive a free T-shirt. Limited to 125 vehicles. Fee: $25 show cars, spectators pay $10 museum admission, $7 younger than 12. Date: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. July 9.
ALL CAR AND TRUCK SHOW Bethpage Federal Credit Union, 899 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Bethpage; 516-216-0217, longislandvettes.org. All makes, models and years welcome. Music and vendors. Car registration at 7 a.m. Fee: $20 show car registered in advance until June 30, benefits Last Hope Animal Rescue. $30 day of, free for spectators. First 100 cars/trucks to preregister will be judged. Date: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 9; rain date: July 16.
THE FABULOUS 50s-60s NOSTALGIA CAR CLUB Penn Fabricators, 30 Platinum Ct., Medford; 631-402-2798, fab50s60scarclub.com. Judge car show. Fee: $5 for spectators; $20 car show registration fee; $15 in advance. Date: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 9; rain date July 16.
SUPER CRUISERS NOSTALGIA CAR SHOW Bellmore Presbyterian Church, 2740 Martin Ave., Bellmore; 516-816-1404. Outdoor car show features vintage, collectibles and classic car models. Fee: $5 for spectators, $25 car registration fee. Date: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 16; rain date: July 23.
AUGUST
THE FABULOUS 50s-60s NOSTALGIA CAR CLUB The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown; 631-402-2798, fab50s60scarclub.com. Judy's Run For Stroke Awareness and Prevention annual judged rock and roll car show. Fee: $5 for spectators; $20 car show registration fee; $15 in advance. Date: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 6; rain date Aug. 13.
LONG ISLAND CARS "FLOWERFIELD CLASSIC" CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET Flowerfield Fairgrounds, Parkside Drive off Route 25A, St. James; 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com. Street rods, trucks, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and collectible cars on display. Vendors selling parts and accessories, plus cars for sale by owners. Live entertainment, fair food. Fee: $10, free 12 and younger; $25 show car judging fee, register at the gate 7-10 a.m. Date: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 20; rain date Aug. 27.
ROCKET RALLY The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville; 631-281-0521. East End Olds Car Club car show, music, DJ, awards. Fee: $20 preregistered cars, $25 judged cars day of show, $20 non-judged cars day of show, $5 spectators and free ages 12 and younger. Date: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 20; rain date: Aug. 27.
ALL PONTIAC CAR SHOW Garage Eatery, 170 Bridge Rd., Islandia; 917-208-7864, gtoclubli.com. Vintage, collectibles and customs on display. FEE Free for spectators, $20 car show registration. INFO 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 27.
SEPTEMBER
LONG ISLAND CARS "SUPER SWAP SUNDAY" CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill, Farmingville; 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com. Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, imports and cars of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s on display. Judged car show, trophies awarded in 50 classes. Parts and accessories for sale, fair food and entertainment. Fee: $10, free younger than 12; $25 judging fee for registered cars, register at the gate 7-10 a.m. Date: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 10.
COPIAGUE KIWANIS ANNUAL CAR SHOW Tanner Park, Kerrigan Road, off Montauk Highway, Copiague; 516-647-2754, townofbabylon.com. Live music, judged car show with 40 classes, refreshments. Fee: $6 spectators; $10 show cars in advance, $15 day of. Date: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 10; rain date Sept. 24.
CLASSIC CAR SHOW Main Street, Cutchogue; 631-831-3547, limooseclassiccarclub.com. Features entertainment, refreshments. Fee: $5 spectators; $20 day of show, free ages 12 and younger. Fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Date: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 16; rain date Sept. 17.
JAGUAR-MG CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport; 631-854-5579, vanderbiltmuseum.org. Presented by the Jaguar Drivers Club of Long Island and the MG Car Club-Long Island Centre. Fee: $10, $7 ages 12 and younger. Includes museum and car show admission. Date: Noon-4 p.m. Sept. 10; rain date Sept. 17.
ALL VW CAR SHOW Riverhead Bay Volkswagen, 1521 Old Country Rd., Riverhead; 516-780-5107, livc.net. Presented by the Long Island Volkswagen Club. All VW models, air and water-cooled models are welcome to be judged, free goody bag and dash plaque to the first 100 show cars, swap meet, 50/50 and prize raffles. Fee: Free for spectators, $25 for show cars. Date: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 24; rain date: Oct. 1.
MUSTANG DISPLAY Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson; mscli.com. More than 50 cars on display by members of the Mustang and Shelby Club of Long Island. Fee: Free for spectators. Date: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 17; rain date: Sept. 24.
SUPER CRUISERS NOSTALGIA CAR SHOW Columbus Lodge 2134, Antoni Ravioli, North Broadway, North Massapequa; 516-779-5927. Outdoor car show features vintage, collectibles and classic car models. Fee: Free for spectators, $20 car registration fee benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Date: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 24; rain date Oct. 1.
OCTOBER
STUDEBAKER AND ORPHAN CAR SHOW Centerport Beach, 236 Little Neck Rd., Centerport; 631-834-6785, longisland-sdc.com. Presented by the Studebaker Driver's Club, Long Island Chapter. Fee: Free for spectators; $20 show cars in advance, $25 day of. Date: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 1.
THUNDERBIRD AND FORD CAR SHOW Key Food Shopping Center, 58 Indian Head Rd., Kings Park; 631-724-3756, longislandthunderbirds.godaddysites.com. Thunderbird and all-Ford car show benefits Building Homes for Heroes; judging, awards. Fee: Free for spectators; $15 show cars in advance, $20 day of. Date: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 1; rain date Oct. 8.
STILL CRUISIN' CAR CLUB SHOW AMVETS Post 48, 660 Hawkins Ave., Lake Ronkonkoma; 631-732-1231. Vintage car show benefiting the AMVETS with a slow drag, muffler rap, hula hoop and pinup contests judged on an outfit from the ’50s. Fee: $15 show cars, donations accepted for walks ins. Free rolls and coffee until 10 a.m. T-shirt per car while supplies last. Date: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15; rain date: Oct. 22.
Corvette owners (L to R) John Iraqi and Dan Carbonaro at The town of Oyster Bay car show at Tobay Beach. Credit: John Roca
LONG ISLAND FALL CLASSIC CAR SHOW Tobay Beach, Ocean Parkway, Massapequa; 516-797-4121, carshowli.com. Long Island’s largest car show experience, food truck corral, sponsor and vendor displays, live music by Vinyl Revival, food drive in cooperation with Island Harvest. Fee: $15 early bird car preregistration, $25 day of show. Date: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 24; rain date: Oct. 1.
PORSCHE CAR SHOW Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport; 631-854-5579, vanderbiltmuseum.org. Outdoor show features Porsche models. Fee: $10, $7 ages 12 and younger includes museum and car show admission. Date: Noon-4 p.m. Oct. 29.
LONG ISLAND CARS CUSTOM AND COLLECTIBLE CAR SHOW AND SWAP North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 West Shore Rd., Port Washington; 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com. Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and collectibles. Vendors selling parts and accessories, plus cars for sale by owners. Judging in more than 50 classes, live entertainment, fair food. Fee: $10, free younger than 12; $25 show car judging fee, register at the gate 7-10 a.m. Date: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15.
LONG ISLAND CARS FALL HARVEST CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET Flowerfields Fairgrounds, Parkside Drive off Route 25A, St. James; 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com. Judged car show featuring street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and collectibles. "Long Island's Largest Swap Meet" with everything from literature to hard to find car parts, plus cars for sale by owners. Pumpkin patch for the children. Fee: $10, free younger than 12; $25 show car judging fee, register at the gate 7-10 a.m. Date: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 22; rain date: Oct. 29.
NOVEMBER
LONG ISLAND CARS "BEST CARS ON LONG ISLAND" CAR SHOW AND SWAP MEET Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill, Farmingville; 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com. Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, imports and cars of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s will be on display. Hundreds of vendors will be available selling all kinds of parts and accessories necessary for the auto collector, plus a wide variety of cars will be for sale by owner. Show cars are judged with trophies awarded in over 50 classes. Live entertainment and fair food. Fee: $10, free younger than 12; $25 show car judging fee, register at the gate 7-10 a.m. Date: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 5.
