Last weekend of April — Busy with swaps, shows and more!
Making Plans For This Weekend?
The 47th Annual Corvallis Antique Car Swap Meet in Corvallis, OR on Sunday, April 28. Hosted by the Corvallis Historic Auto Club at Benton Fairgrounds. Information available at 541 926 3972.
The first BEND ROADSTER SHOW on April 27–28 is an invitational show featuring cars that are award winners from throughout the west. Held at Bend Riverhouse Convention Center.
Support the kids — this show features the best of the best in Idaho. It is the College of So Idaho Students Car Show on April 27–28. READ MORE.
The 10th Annual KODL CAR SHOW is Saturday, April 27 in downtown The Dalles. Over 100 cars expected plus great weather, breakfast, lunch and
Entrants compete for trophies and plaques. All entrants receive dash plates, and gift bags.
The car show is part of the 34th Annual Cherry Festival featuring parade, music, entertainment and vendors. More info at 541–296-2101
Other events in April include:
Bikers and wanna-be’s will want to take in the 28th Annual Classic & Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet and Show ‘N Shine in Delta, B.C. on April 28
The LeMay Wine & Chocolate Affair benefit on the April 26–27.
This Friday or Saturday, make it a girl’s night out or a date with your sweetheart, and come to the LeMay Wine & Chocolate Affair to treat yourself to a delightful evening! Sample wonderful wines and chocolates, check out some beautiful vintage cars, and even do a bit of shopping.
Pacific Raceway will be the site of SOVREN’s season kickoff with the Spring Sprints Vintage Sports Car Races on April 27–28.
More shows through the Pacific Northwest and western Canada can be found on the MONTHLY listings. Check for new events, changes and cancellations on the UPDATES.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW
National Collector Car Appreciation Day is July 12. Stay tuned for special announcement on how you and your club can participate in your community.
Almost everyone knows the name Harold E. LeMay. Not everyone knows there are TWO facilities named after the late collector. The LeMay Family Collection Foundation continues at Marymount Events Center in south Tacoma with over 500 cars available see plus many events all year.
The LeMay Museum, also referred to as LeMay-Ameica’s Car Museum, is the new edifice located in Tacoma adjacent to the Tacoma Dome just off I‑5.
You can spend a terrific weekend in Tacoma on June 1 and June 2 — and take in events at both locations
Jun 1 — LeMay America’s Car Museum Annual Gala plus the museum is also open for daily tours. “Celebrate LeMay ‑America’s Car Museum’s First Anniversary!” by participating in the Gala, or join the thousands who visit the museum every day.
Watch for special exhibition announcement coming soon.
Jun 2 — LeMay Family Collection at Marymount hosts the new Lucky Collector Truck Auction with vintage trucks and collector cars, trucks and motorcycles. Marymount is also open daily for tours.
Plan to visit the Club Corner for the vintage motorcycles exhibition from June 1–29, plus the All-Club Marymount Motorcycle Show with over 200 classic, Antique & Special Interest motorcycles from the 1900’s through the 1980’s presented by the Vintage Motorcycle Enthusiasts. Open show runs from June 9 through June 16.
PREVIEWS
Truck enthusiasts: Mark your calendars for these unique events:
The American Truck Historical Society’s Antique Truck Show and National Convention will be hosted by the Yakima ATHS Chapter May 30-June 1. Details at ATHS.
On Sunday, June 2, LeMay Family Collection at Marymount will host the Lucky Car Auction with the first ever antique truck auction. Truck owners will be coming from all over the US.
Since Harold LeMay was famous for his love of trucks, in addition to the cars, this is a natural fit and will be a great opportunity to see not only the LeMay trucks, but many more. Details of the auction available soon at Lucky Car Auctions.
Vintage Two Wheelers at LeMay Marymount in June.
Vintage Motorcycle Enthusiasts will be presenting the Inaugural “Marymount Motorcycle Show” on June 10–16 (last day of show is Father’s Day). Over 200 vintage motorcycles to be displayed for the duration of the show with a road run and show ‘n’ shine on Saturday. More information coming.
Mark your calendar for these major dates in 2013:
April 28 — Monroe, WA; NW Motiv’s Showcase at Nissan Fest
May 18–19 – Monroe, WA; 40th Annual Seattle Auto Swap Meet
May 18 — Vancouver, B.C. — All British Car Show
Jun 1 – Tacoma, WA; LeMay America’s Car Museum Annual Gala
Jun 2 — Tacoma, WA; Lucky Truck Auction — LeMay Marymount
Jul 5–7 – Kent, WA; 25th Annual PNW Historics Vintage Car Races
Jul 12–14 – Boise, ID; Northwest Motorfest
Jul 26–28 – Puyallup, WA; Goodguys 26th PNW Nationals
Aug 9–10 – Puyallup, WA; 500 Corvettes Car Show – new show
Aug 16–18 – Spokane, WA; Goodguys 12th Great NW Nationals
Aug 31 – Tacoma, WA; 36th Annual LeMay Family Car Show
Sep 7–8 – Vancouver, BC; Luxury + Supercar Weekend 2013
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