Jacksonville Car Culture events calendar
The next Caffeine & Octane is set for 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, at The Avenues mall at 10300 Southside Blvd.
Gentle reminders – All vehicles parked in the Central Lot must remain in place until the show concludes. If you cannot stay until then, please park in the exhibit lot. Those parking in the Exotics Lot and the Porsche Corner are free to arrive and leave at any time.
Head’s up – the Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance and Motoring Festival is coming up Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 at the Port Royal Golf Club – the honored marque: is Bentley and Rolls-Royce Post-War. The event also celebrates the 125th anniversary of Packard, and the Class Of’ ‘64 – 60 Years of Mustang; Pop Culture Cars Of The 50s & 60s; Rare English, Open & Closed European 50s, 60s, & 70s, Jaguar XK Class, Classic Japanese Performance, Micro Cars, Barn Finds, Automotive Orphans, Cannonball Run Motorcycles and more.
Recent events:
Cruisin’ to the Creek Car Show: Last Saturday, at Trout Creek Memorial Park in Northwest St. Johns County, proceeds benefit The Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville.
FIRST COAST CAR COUNCIL LIST OF SHOW WINNERS
FOREIGN CLASS:
| YEAR | MAKE/MODEL | OWNER NAME |
| 1995 | Jaguar XJS-12 | Frederick Kaufmann |
| 1973 | MGB | Neil Nelson |
| 1959 | MG Coupe | Victor Taylor |
| 1997 | Mercedes SL500 | Paul Eckbreth |
| 1990 | Mazda Miata | Ciro Cestro |
| 1970 | MGB | Mark Spalding |
| 1971 | Datsun 240Z | Kurt Johnson |
| 2022 | Porsche Cayman S | Michael LeBlanc |
| 1966 | Austin Healey BJ-8 | Robert Pippin |
| 1971 | MGB-GT | Stan Kinmonth |
ANTIQUE CLASS:
| YEAR | MAKE/MODEL | OWNER NAME |
| 1936 | FORD CABRIOLET | Michael Wanas |
| 1946 | Chevy COE Wrecker | Chris Diederich |
| 1961 | Chevy Corvette | Sammy Staats |
| 1957 | Chevy Nomad | Lester Jenkins |
| 1956 | Chevy Bel Air | Bob Peryam |
| 1956 | Ford Thunderbird | David Garlington |
| 1963 | Chevy C-10 | Teresa Campbell |
| 1954 | Ford F-100 | Danny Warren |
| 1953 | Packard Clipper DLX 4DR | Ken Lawson |
| 1960 | IH B180 | Evan Andrews |
CLASSIC CLASS:
| YEAR | MAKE/MODEL | OWNER NAME |
| 1972 | Oldsmobile 442 | Brian Smith |
| 1968 | Chevy Camaro | Tim Horvath |
| 1976 | Ford Bronco | Dale Hickman |
| 1966 | Chevy Chevelle | Jeremy Armad |
| 1979 | Ford Ranchero | Jim Green |
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | Michael Johnson |
| 1970 | AMC AMX | Larry Saurborn |
| 1956 | Chevy Sedan Delivery | Mike Hourihan |
| 1979 | Continental Mark V | Scott Drumb |
| 1966 | Mustang | Matthew LaBonte |
MODERN CLASS:
| YEAR | MAKE/MODEL | OWNER NAME |
| 2016 | Corvette | Locke McCormick |
| 2023 | Corvette | Joe Tooley |
| 2007 | Corvette | Joe Kemp |
| 1993 | Cadillac Allante’ | Joseph Spaner |
| 2024 | Corvette E-Ray | Harry Way |
| 2017 | Mustang GT | James Griffiths |
| 2018 | Chevy 211 | Daniel Wright |
| 2000 | Mustang Cobra R | Mark Massey |
| 1990 | Chevy SS | Erin Ripper |
| 1999 | Chevy Corvette | George, DeAngelis |
MODIFIED CLASS:
| YEAR | MAKE/MODEL | OWNER NAME |
| 2004 | Audi S4 | Andrew Hesterman |
| 1967 | Ford F-100 | Andy Greene |
| 1987 | Monte Carlo | Martin Hodgson |
MUSTANG CLUB AWARDS:
| YEAR | MAKE/MODEL | OWNER NAME |
| 1969 | Mustang Convertible | Craig Stambaugh |
| 1966 | Mustang | Daniel Lombardi |
| 1965 | Mustang | Danny Roy |
SPECIALTY AWARDS:
| CHOICE AWARD | YEAR | MAKE/MODEL | OWNER NAME |
| Ronald McDonald House Choice | 1976 | Austin Mini | Mark Richardson |
| Ring Power Choice | 1933 | Ford Truck | Gary Squires |
| President’s Choice | 1984 | AMC Eagle | Alvard Marquez |
| Dan Scanlan Choice | 1966 | Ford Galaxie | Darren Cimiluca |
| Most Likely to be Pulled Over | 1925 | Nash | Joey Thornhill |
| Slingshot Award | 2018 | Slingshot Polaris | Scott Brown |
Other photos by Caffeine & Octane
Upcoming events:
Morocco Shriners Fall Car Show and Festival: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, at Happy Brew Coffee shop at 3200 Hendricks Ave. Spectators free; $20 registration for show vehicles.
Cruisin’ for Jesus Car Show: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, at Truth Pointe Church at 5330 Dunn Ave. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
Jacksonville Sports Car Museum Open Event: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, at the museum at 7601 Centurion Parkway. $20 entry gets pizza, games, racing sims and more.
2024 Fall Classic – Pontiac/Oakland/GMC Car Show: 9 to 3 p.m. Saturday, at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine at 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St Augustine. Fre spectator admission and $30 day of show for show vehicles.
8 Flags Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19, on Historic Centre Street in Fernandina Beach. Spectators are free; show vehicles are $30 day of show.
British Classic Car Show: 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Kings Head British Pub, U.S. 1 – yes, it will still be held there despite the pub’s recent closure.
Rev Out Cancer Pink Out Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20, at Clay County Fairgrounds, 2463 Florida 16 in Green Cove Springs.
Evangel Temple AG Middleburg Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the church at 1798 Freedom Drive. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
Baker County Veterans Council car show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the county fairgrounds in MacClenny.
Riverwalk Rev Fest: 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Hannania corporate garage at 1200 Riverplace Blvd., presented by Staker Productions and Hannania Exotics. The theme is Euro vs. Muscle/
5th annual Trunk or Treat: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday Oct. 26 at BJ’s at 15022 Max Leggett Parkway. Free for spectators and show vehicles – bring candy for the kids.
Classic and Vintage Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Immanuel Anglican Church, 915 Orchid Ave. in Keystone Heights.
Jax Speed Shop Car Show: 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at 48 Lee Road. Free.
Fall-O-Ween Festival: Car show and trunk-or-treat from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, at Northside Church of God at 5252 Dunn Ave. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle, plus donation of five non-perishable food items.
Chevrolet Birthday Bash: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds, 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle.
17th annual Back to the 50s Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Moosehaven at 1701 Park Ave. Free for spectators and $425 for show vehicles day of show.
22nd annual Cecil Pines Adult Community Antique Auto Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 6008 Lake Cove Road. Free for spectators and show vehicles.
Ponte Vedra Auto Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, at Nocatee Station Field at 245 Nocatee Center Way in Ponte Vedra. Free for spectators and $60 – pre-registration only – per show vehicle.
Rigs and Rods at Callahan Speedway: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the speedway at 543455 U.S. 1 in Callahan. A fundraiser for the planned Callahan Dragstrip, it’s free for spectators and $25 per show entry, with food trucks, silent auction and more.
Ancient City Auto Club 40th anniversary Car Show: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 San Marco Ave. in St. Augustine, Spectators free, show vehicles $30 day of show.
Middleburg Historic Fall Festival: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 2102 Palmetto St. Car show, plus live music and performers, craft and food.
Annual Frank H. Peterson Career Academy Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the school at 7450 Wilson Blvd. Free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle – tours of the schools communications, culinary, aviation, cosmetology, robotics, automotive and early childhood programs.
U.S.S. Orleck Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, at the U.S.S. Orleck ship museum at 610 E. Bay St. Presented by NAPA Auto Care and Jacksonville Corvette Club, it is free for spectators (ship admission excluded) and $25 show vehicle pre -registration, or $30 day of show. Questions – email events@Jaxnavalmuseume.org.
Inaugural Jacksonville Toys for Tots Rally: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. Hit the roads of central Florida for charity in support of underprivileged children – not open to spectators, and advanced registration is required. Hosted by AutoLyfeStyle, WheelHouse and Porsche Jacksonville, and sponsored by Hagerty and WolvesDen Customs, advance Registration is $125 per car (Driver and One Passenger), and $50 of unwrapped, unopened toys are required per car.
Hotwheelz3K Car Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Conviva Care center, 11240 Beach Blvd. Spectators free, and $440 per show vehicle.
Mandarin Athletic Association Benefit Car Show: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at 3750 Burnett Park Road. Free for spectators and $20 day of show for entrants.
Third annual Revved Up! Car, Truck and Bike Show: 4 to7 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, at GW Truck at 4930 Spring Park Road.
Down at the Bay Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Jan. 25, at Cedar Bay Baptist Church, 11553 N. Main St. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
The FIRM (Florida International Rally and Moto Park): Open Track Days held most weekends at the road course and rally course at 7266 Airport Road in Starke.
All the Cruise-ins…
Clay County Cruzers, Callahan Cruisers and Amelia Cruizers all hold regular weekend cruise-ins, so check their Facebook pages.
Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville: 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
Pharaohs St. Johns cruise-in: 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 30, at Trout Creek Memorial Park, 6550 Florida 13 North in Northwest St. Johns County, just past the Shands Bridge.
Mod Talk Tuesdays: 5 p.m. every first Tuesday at Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant at 10915 Baymeadows Road. For car, truck and bike enthusiasts.
Sunshine State Chevelles: 4 to 7 p.m. every third Monday of each month at 1937 Spirits and Eatery, 1842 Kings Ave in the San Marco area.
Players Grille Mandarin at 10140 San Jose Blvd., 4 to 7 p.m. every third Wednesday.
New – Fernandina Beach Car Meet: 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month at Famous Quick Lube, 1707 8th St. Fernandina Beach.
Returning – Jax Beach Classic Car Cruise: 4 to 7 p.m. each fourth Tuesday at the Seawalk Pavilion at 75 1st Street N. in Jacksonville Beach.
Classic Car Cruise-in at Orange Blossoms Beach Boulevard: 8 a.m. to noon each third Saturday of the month at Orange Blossoms, 14329 Beach Blvd.
UPDATE – Caffeine and Gasoline: resumes from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, and each first Saturday of the month at J-Tech Institute at 8813 Western Way in Jacksonville. House rules – “respect the property.” And J-Tech will be holding events to coincide with C & G with staff on site to give tours of the campus.
North Florida Domestic Car Club’s cruise-in: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each first Saturday of the month at the Crossroad Church UMC, 10005 Gate Parkway, includes Pop-Up Shop.
Wings & Wheels Cruise-in: 2 to 6 pm. each first Saturday at Dicks Wings & Grill at 6055 Youngerman Circle.
Rides and Coffee: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every fourth Sunday at Detail Garage, 9390 Arlington Expressway.
First Coast Car Council: All cruise-ins postponed.
Callahan Cruisers: 4 to 7 p.m. every second Saturday at Hardee’s at 542309 U.S. 1 in Callahan. The next cruise-in – Sat. Aug. 10 – is the event’s 10th anniversary.
Downtown Kingsland Cars & Coffee: New summer hours – 8 to 11 a.m. each second Saturday at the Historic Downtown Kingsland Homegrown Market at U.S. 17 and Georgia 40.
Cruise Fruit Cove: The Sunshine State Chevelles’ cruise-in hours are 1 to 5 p.m. every third Saturday at the PDQ at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns, just south of Julington Creek.
New cruise-in: 1 p.m. every third Saturday at Hardee’s at 6852 Wilson Blvd.
Yulee Cars and Coffee: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every third Sunday at the Sonic Drive-In at 463939 Florida 200 in Yulee.
Brunch with Cars: noon to 3 p.m. this and every third Sunday at Pink Salt Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1567 University Blvd. W.
Clay County Cruzers’ events: 3 to 6 p.m. every first Saturday at Big Dawg Sports Restaurant, 1330 Blanding Blvd.; 3 to 6 p.m. every second Saturday at Dick’s Wings Fleming Island at 1803 E. West Parkway; 5 p.m. every third Friday at Hooter’s/Miller’s Ale House at 1756 Well’s Road – replaces Freddy’s; 3 to 6 p.m. every third Saturday at Woody’s BBQ at 1301 N. Orange Ave. in Green Cove Springs; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Gator’s Dockside Oakleaf, 316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine monthly cruise-ins: St. Augustine Cruiser’s “Cruise In” from 5 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday, and Cars and Coffee from 8 to 10 a.m. every fourth Saturday. Both cruise-ins are at 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St Augustine.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 8 a.m. every fourth Sunday of the month at 2310 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island.
New cruise-in: 6 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Mission BBQ, 8440 Blanding Blvd. in Jacksonville, hosted by Modern Mustangs of Jacksonville.
New cruise-in: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the Rockin’ 50’s Eatery at 3501 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd. in St. Augustine.
Show and Tell: 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Advance Auto Parts at 10014 Atlantic Blvd.
Azalea City Cruisers: Monthly cruise-in from 5 to 8 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Velchoffs Corner, 105 N. 2nd St. in Palatka.
Historic Springfield Main Street Cruise: 4 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
Wait, there’s more…
Ford Performance runs the forthcoming Rallye du Maroc, the traditional curtain-raiser for the legendary Dakar Rally, in this Ford Raptor T1+. And the team in Morocco will be led Matthias Ekström and Carlos Sainz Sr.
WRX champion Ekström and four-time Dakar champion Sainz join American off-road ace Mitch Guthrie Jr. and two-time Dakar champion Nani Roma to round out the Ford 2025 Dakar Rally driver lineup. All drivers and their navigators have previous Dakar competition experience.
Rallye du Maroc will serve as a pivotal step in the development of the truck ahead of the 2025 Dakar Rally by providing the team a proving ground to refine the utility vehicle under real-world rally conditions.
Ekström will join forces with Sainz for the 2024 Rallye du Maroc (Oct. 4-11), a key event on the rally raid, or open terrain race, calendar. Both drivers will take on the challenging Moroccan terrain in a pair of Ford Raptor T1+ utility vehicles, the purpose-built rally raid racer engineered in collaboration with longtime Ford Performance partner M-Sport to handle the extreme demands of desert racing.
The Ford Raptor T1+ features advanced suspension, a powerful V-8, and extreme performance designed for the harshest environments.
The Amelia by Hagerty celebrates 30 years of global motoring excellence as it returns to Golf Club of Amelia Island and The Ritz-Carlton Resort from March 6 – March 9, tickets at AmeliaConcours.com.
The concours’ featured classes include:
- Corvette at Sebring. The Corvette became a serious sports car in 1956, debuting at Sebring and winning both the SCCA and Cal Club championships that year. Nearly 70 years later, hundreds of Corvettes have raced and scored victories at Sebring, which plays host to the biggest names in racing and is part of the Triple Crown of endurance racing including the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
- Alfa Romeos of the 1930s. Alfa Romeo began the 1930s as it ended the 1920s; dominating Italy’s sports car and competition scene. In all, from 1894 to 1949, Alfa won more international races than any other marque, Bugatti, and Mercedes-Benz included.
- Formula 1 Cars 1950-Present. The FIA Formula One World Championship has been one of the world’s premier forms of racing since its inaugural running in 1950. Always centered around single-seat, open wheel racers, F1 continues to attract the world’s best drivers and builders who create cars that push the technological envelope. Today 24 races held across five continents lead to a World Championship for one driver and one constructor/manufacturer.
Since its inception in 1996, The Amelia has donated more than $4 million to deserving non-profit and charitable organizations. In keeping with past tradition, The Amelia will continue to support Spina Bifida of Jacksonville, local Shop with Cops programs, and Community Hospice and Palliative Care.
Supercar Xperiences – Dec. 13 to 15 – YOUR turn to get behind the wheel of a fleet of exotic cars at The FIRM’s 1.5-mile race track at 7266 Airport Road in Starke . Prices do not include Track Insurance (Starting at $39 per Car) which is required for drivers. SPECTATOR PIT PASS – $10.