Jacksonville Car Culture events calendar
The next Caffeine &Octane is set for 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 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. 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.
9th Annual San Jose Car & Truck Show at the Dupont Station Shopping Center
April 6, 2024 8:30-11:30 am 6271 St Augustine Rd,, Jacksonville, Florida All proceeds go to the Bishop John J. Snyder Community Center at San Jose Apartments for seniors. Last year’s crowd raised $11,036 for the center. Open to all years, makes, and models. DJ music, door prizes, awards, and refreshments. Spectators are free. Registration is $25 to register call (904) 632-1255 or email Alma at aballard@ccbjax.org
The Amelia concours d’elegance – The 29th edition is just one week away – from Feb. 29 to March 3. Multi-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Rick Hendrick, Daytona 500 winning owner of Hendrick Motorsports and Chairman/CEO of Hendrick Automotive Group, is this year’s honoree – and that will include a special display of vehicles from Hendrick’s collection including the Garage 56 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 that was prepared for the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The Amelia will host seminars featuring some of the greatest racecar drivers in history including:
- Jeff Gordon (last year’s honoree), Dale Earnhardt Jr., Terry LaBonte and Ken Shrader, who will discuss “40 Years of Hendrick Motorsports.”
- Indianapolis 500 winners Paul Tracy and Danny Sullivan will join Terry LaBonte and Ricky Craven to discuss “Close Finishes and Controversies.”
- Sports racing legend David Donahue, rally pilot Jeff Zwart and Pikes Peak racer and organizer Fred Veitch host a discussion and viewing of “Pikes Peak Short Films.”
Visitors to The Amelia will be able to get behind the wheel, or ride along, in a selection of classics as part of the Mobil 1 Hagerty Ride & Drive program throughout the weekend – a complimentary offer available on a first come, first serve basis. Guests can also experience the performance of new Porsche models including the 911 GT3 as part of the Porsche Driving Experience. This includes high-speed and autocross runs on a closed runway with professional drivers like Hurley Haywood. Tickets for the Porsche Driving Experience are available here.
Broad Arrow Auctions is the official auction of The Amelia and will offer 130 lots on Friday, March 1 and Saturday, March 2. Among the highlights are the 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder “Lucybelle III”, the 1954 Dodge Firearrow IV by Carrozzeria Ghia and the 1938 Delahaye 135 MS Figoni et Falaschi Coupe. For more information or to register to bid, click here. Additional auctions the week of The Amelia include Gooding and Company, Bonhams. and a silent auction held on-site at The Amelia.
Special concours classes include Japanese performance cars of the 90s, Porsche: 911 The Original Owners Club, Cars of Pike’s Peak, Bugatti Type 57 as well as two classes featuring Ferrari 250 Competition and Grand Touring Cars.
Photo courtesy of PCA
Werks Reunion Amelia Island: The Porsche Club of America’s annual event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, March 1, at the Amelia River Club at 4477 Buccaneer Trail in Fernandina Beach. all Porsche clubs, owners, and enthusiasts to the eighth annual Werks Reunion. Expect a display of 500+ Porsches and dozens of vendors. Onsite spectator parking is $40 per vehicle; Porsche Corral display is $114 per car, while the Judged field is $164 per.
Starting off The Amelia weekend is Classic Motorsports Magazine’s Amelia Island Kickoff presented by Sunoco at Fernandina Beach’s Main Beach Park, set for 1 p.m. on March 1. Many notable names from the classic car world will be in attendance, too. Among them is Wayne Carini, who has been named the event’s Grand Marshal. Peter Brock has indicated he would join, as has The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance founder Bill Warner and Jay Ward, Creative Director of Franchise at Pixar Animation Studios. Barn Find Hunter Tom Cotter will also join to do a book signing on his two newest books.
It is no cost for spectators. For those looking to enter their vehicle, it’s $45, and all cars must preregister online. Capacity is limited to 150 cars.
To preregister, and for more information about the kickoff, visit ameliakickoff.com.
Spectator entry is free – vehicle entry price is $45, and all cars must pre-register online – no registrations will be accepted at the show gate. The Mercedes-Benz Club of America, Morgan Owners Group South and Audi Club North America just signed up. They are still accepting registration applications for individual cars. Register here.
Joining the Classic Motorsports Amelia Island Kickoff, the Concours d’Lemons is free for spectators – registration is just $20. See the weird, the orphans and the “what is that?”
Upcoming events:
Second annual Nease NJROTC Classic and Exotic Car Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the high school at 10550 Ray Road, off U.S. 1 in St. Johns County. Spectators free, and show vehicles $25 day of show.
12th annual Kruisin4Kids Car Show and burnout competition: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Dinsmore Baptist Church at 10500 Old Kings Road.
Fourth annual Porsche Classic Kickoff: 8 a.m. Saturday at Porsche Jacksonville, 11211 Atlantic Blvd.
Strawberry Festival Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Suwanee County Fairgrounds, 1302 11th St. SW in Live Oak. This is a 2-day car show, free to spectators and $40 for show vehicles for both days – Sunday is a judged show; held by Florida Misfits Association and Mopar Muscle of North Florida.
Cabul Lodge No. 116 Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at Clay County Shrine Club, 2471 Russell Road in Green Cove Springs.
Troop 77 Car Show: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 9, at Old Plank Road Baptist Church, 8964 Old Plank Road. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
Showstopper car show: noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Bennett Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram at 1491 Georgia 40 in Kingsland. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
21st annual Mustang and Ford Show: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Duval Ford, 1616 Cassat Ave. Free for spectators and $30 day of show.
Adamec Harley-Davidson Car and Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 3 pm. on Saturday, March 23, at the dealership at 8909 Baymeadows Road. Hosted by the Callahan Cruiser, it’s free to spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
Sixth annual Girl Power Car Show: 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at rear parking area at the Orange Park Mall, 1910 Wells Road. It’s $10 per spectator and $20 car registration – $15 to parkin show area.
Third annual Easter Showdown: 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, at Dames Point Park, 9101 Dames Point road – free to spectators, and $35 registration for show vehicles. the show event celebrates Woman’s Heritage Month
9th Annual San Jose Car & Truck Show at Dupont Station: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, at Dupont Station, 6271 St. Augustine Road. Free for spectators and $25 to enter a car, the show raised more than $11,000 for Bishop John J. Snyder Community Center at San Jose Apartments for seniors last year.
Town of Hilliard Car Show: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at 15859 West County Road 108. Free for spectators and $20 for vehicle registration.
2024 Leeperz Jeepers Crawl for Kids Ride/Nassau County: 8:30 a.m. Saturday April 6, Northeast Florida Fair, 543378 U.S. 1 Callahan: This is a Nassau County Sheriff’s Office escorted 50 mile Jeep ride, including both on road and off road (including through wooded logging trails. All proceeds go to Sheriff’s Office’s Shop With Cops program – $45 registration fee.
4th annual Car-B-Que Classic Car Show: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at OneChurch at 324 5th St. N. in Jacksonville Beach.
St. Augustine Cruisers Car Show: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Classic Car Museum of St Augustine, 4730 Dixie Highway. Free for spectators and $30 for show vehicles.
Manx in the Sunshine: April 11 to 14 at the Kraft Athletic Club, 961023 Buccaneer Trail in Fernandina Beach. Open to original Meyers Manx dune buggies, and other VW-based buggies.
19th annual Railroad Day Festival and Car Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the West Nassau Historical Society, 45383 Dixie Ave. in Callahan. Car show hosted by the Callahan Cruisers.
Second annual Ole Headz Car Club Show: 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 20, at 7822 Fox Tail Lane.
Hillcrest Baptist Church Car Show: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27th at the church at 7673 Collins Road. Free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle.
Rumble at the Ranch: Starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at the WW Motorcross Park at 1439 Otis Road.
13th annual PT Cruiser Cruise Into History: The annual PT Cruiser car show held is Saturday May 4, at the Classic Car Museum of St Augustine, 4730 Dixie Highway. More information: firstcoastptcruisers.org.
Good Sams Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 18 at Tanglewood Station shopping center at 1241 Blanding Blvd. Free for spectators and $25 for show vehicles.
Memorial Day Rod Run Car and Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at First United Methodist Church of Callahan, 449648 U.S. 301 in Callahan. 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: 8 to 11 a.m. every second Saturday at The Avenues Mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. Information: https://bit.ly/3gPRvVQ.
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.
Pharaohs of St. Johns NEW cruise-in: 2 to 5 p.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 every third Saturday at Big Boy Airbrush in a neighborhood at 7822 Fox Tail Lane.
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.” 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.
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 is a memorial to Tom Poleski, and a fundraiser for the late Callahan Cruisers member’s family.
Downtown Kingsland Cars & Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon 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. (winter hours) 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.
New cruise-in site: Amelia Cruizers: 3 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 17, and every third Saturday at the Beach Diner at 2008 S. 8th St. in Fernandina Beach..
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.
Vaughn Motorgroup’s “Cars & Coffee Reunion” is 8 to 11 a.m. on the first Sunday of each month at dealership at 11350 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 …
The setting sun backlit many cars at the Sunshine State Chevelles’ Cars at the Bar this past Monday at 1937 Spirits and Eatery in the San Marco area.
