Jacksonville Car Culture events calendar
The next Caffeine & Octane is set for 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, October 14th at The Avenues mall at 10300 Southside Blvd.
This month, it is the “Creepy Cruisers” edition – dress up your ride Halloween style (costumed drivers and passengers equally welcome). C&O will showcase a few of its favorites in the Feature Area!
Also, the Mercedes-Benz Club of America invites all M-Bs to join them in the gated “Central Lot.
Cars should start arriving by 7 a.m. for this second-Saturday-of-each-month C&O from the Southside Boulevard side of the shopping mall, the best way in through Malabar Boulevard.
And all EVs, and those interested in them are invited to…
… the JEA, EV Rider and North Florida Clean Fuels Coalition’s Drive Electric North Florida display this month at C&O.
And as always, there will be a Porsche Jacksonville corner, exotics area, Classics Rows and more at each C&O. Official Caffeine and Octane merchandise is on sale at all Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville events. Check out more at firstcoastcarculture.com.
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. Please park in the exhibit lot if you need to leave prior to 11 a.m. Those parking in the Exotics Lot and the Porsche Corner are free to arrive and leave at any time.
Recent events:
First Coast Car Council Fall Cruisin’ To The Creek: Last Saturday at Trout Creek Memorial Park in Orangedale, all proceeds benefitting The Ronald McDonald House Charities Of Jacksonville. There were 212 registered cars.
- The Ronald McDonald House Charities Choice Award: 1972 Toyota Land Cruiser – owner Dean Campbell.
- Dan Scanlan Choice Award: 1959 MGA of Victor and Sandra Taylor
- First Coast Car Council President’s Choice Award: 1972 Ford F100 of Mike Rogers.
- Most Likely To Be Pulled Over Award: 1980 Chevy El Camino of Bubba Tillis
- Ring Power Choice Award: 1971 Pontiac Firebird of Mark Richardson
- Best Club Display: Jacksonville Mustang Club – Halloween Theme
- Club Participation Award: St. Augustine Cruisers
The event donated $15,000 to the Ronald McDonald House from its spring and fall shows. Here’s some more of the rides:
Upcoming shows:
Southside Business Men’s Club Car Show: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Jacksonville Sports Car Museum at 7601 Centurion Parkway. Car show registration: $35; spectator admission is free, and $25 admission to museum. Show benefits Youth Achiever and JROTC Scholarship Program.
Dixie Chapter Pontiac/GMC Fall Classic: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustineat 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St Augustine. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
27th annual 8-Flags Car Show: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, along historic Centre Street in downtown Fernandina Beach. Presented by the Amelia Cruizers, show vehicles are $30 per, while admission is free.
Car and Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sat. Oct. 21, at the Barn at Maple, 545 Cathy Tripp Lane in Jacksonville. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle, proceeds benefit veterans and the community.
North Florida Domestic Car Club’s Classic Car Trunk or Treat: 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, at Crossroad Church UMC, 10005 Gate Parkway. Classic and modern cars welcome, candy provided to distribute if it’s decorated – nothing too scary.
Exchange Club of Jacksonville Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 pm. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church, 12760 Beach Blvd. Free for spectators, $25 for show vehicles, proceeds benefit Exchange Club programs to prevent child abuse.
21st annual Antique Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Nov. 11 at the Cecil Pines community at the Cecil Commerce Center at 6008 Lake Cove Ave. Free for spectators and show vehicles.
Ancient City Auto Club Car Show: Saturday, Nov. 11, at The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 San Marco Ave. in St. Augustine.
Moosehaven Chili Cook-off and Car Show: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. More info right here.
Ponte Vedra Auto Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12. Only pre-registered cars will be allowed on the Nocatee Station Event Field, 245 Nocatee Center Way in Ponte Vedra Beach, so register early. Spectator parking and admission is free. The show celebrates 75 years of Porsche with the and The Brumos Collection. To learn more, visit PVautoshow.com.
Cruise Down Heavenly Lane Car Show: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at Hilliard Branch Church of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints, 3741 Heavenly Lane in Hilliard. Free for spectators and $30donation per show vehicle.
Limelight Toy Drive Car Show: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events, 6601 Executive Park Court N., just south of Butler Boulevard off Philips Highway. Admission: $20 cash or toy donations valued at $20 or more. Spectators are free.
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: 8 to 11 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
***New cruise in: Sunshine State Chevelles: 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday October 23, at 1937 Spirits and Eatery, 1842 Kings Ave in the San Marco area.
Pharaohs of St. Johns cruise-in: 8 to 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month at Adamec Harley-Davidson at 380 Outlet Mall Blvd. in St. Augustine.
Saturday Morning Cruise-and-Chill: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday Oct. 14th, and every third Saturday at Big Boy Airbrush in a neighborhood at 7822 Fox Tail Lane.
Funday Sunday cancelled: at Bald Eagle Pub on Timuquana Road.
Caffeine and Gasoline: 8 to 11 a.m. each first Saturday of the month at J-Tech Institute at 8813 Western Way in Jacksonville. House rules – “respect the property.”
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.
Gripping Gears Car Meet: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month at Adamec Harley-Davidson at 380 Outlet Mall Blvd. in St. Augustine, presented by Jacksonville Headturners.
Cruise-in: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday at Boston’s Pizza at 13070 City Station Drive.
Car Show Market and Music: 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday August 5 at The Cove Plaza at 1415 S. Orange Ave, in Green Cove Springs.
Abandoned Treasures Thrift Store cruise-in: 5 to 8 p.m. each first Friday at 7358 Florida 21 in Keystone Heights.
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.
Downtown Kingsland Cars & Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon each second Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Historic Downtown Kingsland Homegrown Market at U.S. 17 and Georgia 40.
Auto Legends Amelia Cars and Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon every second Saturday at Mocama Beer Company, 629 S. 8th St. in Fernandina Beach.
Cruise Fruit Cove: The Sunshine State Chevelles’ cruise-in hours are 3 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday at the PDQ at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns, just south of Julington Creek. In the winter months, noon to 4 p.m.
New cruise-in: 1 p.m. every third Saturday at Hardee’s at 6852 Wilson Blvd.
Amelia Cruizers: 3 to 6 p.m. every third Saturday at Cold Stone Creamery, 808 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach. The Amelia Cruizers Car Club will stage a cruise to the ice cream store, staging at 2 p.m. in the parking lot next to the closed Krystal’s (2020 Sadler Road), then make an informal parade along the ocean and on Centre Street through downtown to end at Cold Stone.
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.
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; New – 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every third Saturday at Mr. Chubby’s Wings at 2349 Village Square Parkway in Fleming Island; 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 the OP Dreamette at 1177 Park Ave. in Orange Park; 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.
New cruise-in: Vaughn Motorgroup’s “Cars & Coffee Reunion” is 8 to 11 a.m. on the first Sunday of each month at dealership at11350 San Jose Blvd. First Come First served on indoor parking.
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.
And …
Rumbling into this Saturday’s Caffeine and Octane is a chance to win a piece of Brickyard history with this “Sport Boss” 1991 Ford F-150 PPG Indy Pace Truck – and help Spina Bifida of Jacksonville during its 50th Anniversary.
On display and available via the “Love What Drives You” charity raffle, this iconic, fully customized 1990’s Ford F-150 boasts a 500 hp/ 5-liter V-8 built by Roush/McLaren. The livery is PPG custom painted purple, blue, green and yellow. details include four Taurus SHO leather bucket seats, custom bed cover, integrated roll bar, and orange flashing roof lights. The odometer reads approximately 5,800 miles. The winner of this raffle has the added choice of an open car trailer or $1000 cash.
Raffle tickets are $25 per, available online here – deadline Oct. 31 – truck is no doubt as unique and special as our loved ones living with Spina Bifida!
Nissan has unveiled renditions of its Hyper Adventure, the second vehicle in its series of advanced EV concepts for the Japan Mobility Show on October 25. The digital concept is a sports SUV designed for people passionate about outdoor adventures and an eco-friendly lifestyle. Its large-capacity battery doubles as an energy source, allowing users to power up their gadgets, light up campsites, or even recharge their electric jet skis.
The exterior features dynamic body panels that express activity, thanks to the distinctive diagonal line on the side of the vehicle that accentuates the spacious cabin within. The aerodynamics are further enhanced by glass that integrates the roof and side windows and the flush surface of the rear end. The wheels and front and rear bumpers are outfitted with crampons, or snow traction gears, to allow the car to drive through snowy areas with power and ease.
The instrument panel connects to the bottom of the windshield, serving as a screen with a wide field of view – as if the body of the vehicle is transparent. The interior also boasts cargo space for outdoor equipment such as tents, skis, or even a kayak. –
The rear bench seat can rotate 180 degrees on an axle and create a comfortable sitting area that faces out of the vehicle’s rear. This feature includes automatic extendable and retractable steps.
The Amelia concours d’elegance returns for its 29th iteration from Feb. 29 to March 3 of 2024. And the Broad Arrow Amelia Auction will return as the official auction of The Amelia for 2024. The Amelia Auction will be extended to two days for 2024 (February 29 – March 1) following a successful inaugural event that saw $31 million in total sales and 81 percent of all lots sold. Consignment information is available at broadarrowauctions.com.
