on the subject of local regional events I did some looking and found a few possibilities if anyone has any interest in a get together this year....
I found some info here ---> http://www.hubcapcafe.com/calendar/minnesota.htm#August-2
;D I should be going to this one as it's only a half hour away
Grand Rapids, Minnesota July 28 - 29, 2007
36th Annual Northern Minnesota Car Show & Swap Meet
Something for everyone! Two days of unique shopping at our Swap Meet with over 300 vendors selling car parts to antiques from all over the United States. Sunday is our Car Show with over $2000 in cash prizes. Car Show entry fee is $7.00 for pre-registered cars, $10.00 at the gate. We also have a Used Car Corral--entry fee for the weekend is only $20.00. Admission is FREE to attend our event, but there are parking fees as parking space is limited.
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;D Some others that may be worth considering later in the summer....
Dresser, Wisconsin August 18, 2007
Dresser Lions 6th Annual Classic Car/Tuck Show
WHERE: Main Street, Dresser, WI
WHEN: Saturday, August 18th
TIME: 10:00 – 3:00 PM
Best of Show judging at 1:30 PM, trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place. Join us at the show for music, games, brats, hotdogs, pop, beer and much more. Car Entry fee: $ 5.00 Craft, vendor and swap spots available for $10.00.
To reserve a spot, contact Lisa Peterson 715-755-3650.
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St. Cloud, Minnesota August 19, 2007
32nd Annual Car Show & Swap Meet
Sunday, August 19th, 2007 from 7 am - 3 pm at the Benton County Fairgrounds in St. Cloud, MN. Sponsored by the St. Cloud Antique Auto Club. Biggest one day show and swap in Minnesota. Come see classic cars, antiques, muscle cars & much more. Prepaid registration only $5. $10 day of show. Admission $5, kids under 12 free with paid adult.
More information at www.pantowners.org or call Les at 320-393-2741.
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Farmington, Minnesota August 25, 2007
The Summer Spectacular - Car Show/Craft Fair/Swap Meet
8:00am - 3:00pm, Dakota County Fairgrounds 4008 220th Street
28 Classes including "Tuners & Low Riders" (102 awards total)
Car Show (over 435 cars in '06), Craft Fair (100+ booths), Swap Meet, Car Corral, Music, Games, Contests etc throughout the day, Boyd Coddington's "SoBe Woody" on display, Drag Cars displayed & fired up, Pancake Breakfast plus lots of Food Vendors, Parts Vendors, Pipe Rapping Contest (2 classes), "Hopper" Demo's & more. Forms, Flyers & 2006 Pictorial Recap available on the website. Line up some members and cruise on over for a full day of fun for ALL ages Show Cars $8 Pre-Reg or $10 show day (includes driver & passenger), Swappers/Car Corral $20, Spectators $5 (under 13 free)
Website www.TheSummerSpectacular.com
E-mail ShowInfo@TheSummerSpectacular.com
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:amazed: Here's My Favorite and Pinto's will fit right in. I will already be in the Cities that weekend for the Renaissance Fair and Hugo is very close to the twin cities. See here for map --> http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?q1=Hugo%2C+Minnesota
Hugo, Minnesota September 3, 2007
7th Labor Day Car Show
Hours: 8 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
7th Annual Labor Day Orphan Car Show hosted by the North Star Chapter Studebaker Drivers Club at The Blacksmith Lounge on Hwy. 61, two miles north of Hugo, MN. All antique, classic, street rod, cars and trucks of all makes are welcome with a special emphasis on "orphan" makes!. $10 per vehicle including passengers. For sale signs allowed! Spectators $1.00. "Best of 21" awards for both "orphan" and "still-made" groups, food, beverages, and more! 225+ show cars last year! Details and event flyer at www.northstarwheel.com
Contact: Bob Shaw
Email: rrshaw@comcast.net
Website: www.northstarwheel.com
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St Peter, Minnesota September 16, 2007
31st Annual Car Show & Swap Meet
Sunday, September 16th, 2007
Nicollet County Fairgrounds in St. Peter, MN
7am - 4pm
26 classes of cars and trucks to see and large swap area.
Our show is held the 3rd Sunday of Sept. every year, same place.
$20 ~ ALL Cars For Sale Under Power Must be Displayed in Car Corral
$15 Pre-Register with ST19 form filled out and mailed to address below...mailed no later than Sept. 3
$20 ~ OUTDOOR SWAP SPACE Pay at Gate
$25 ~ INDOOR SWAP SPACE Must be Paid by 9/10/2007
ENTERTAINMENT: DJ 8:30AM – 3:30PM
Hosted by:
AUTO RESTORERS CAR CLUB
P.O. Box 531, St. Peter, MN 56082
Website: http://clubs.hemmings.com/autorestorers
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I didn't list all of them and suggestions are certinatly encouraged. Does anyone in Minnesota or Surrounding areas have any interest in a get together??? Post responses or feel free to email me brian "at" cr-computers "dot" net
Attention!! Minnesota and surrounding area members!! is anybody out there?? Might be kind of nice if we might be able to meet up this summer. It doesn't even matter if we don't get together, speak up and add a post just to let us know you're out there...
If you're just a guest and can't post, send an email to brian "at" CR Computers "dot" net. Or! better yet join the club.. It's Free and Easy!
Click here to join--> http://fordpinto.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=56&?action=register
Lastly, I just wanted to let the area pinto people know I will be attending the 23rd Annual Weekend of Wheels and Northern Cruisers Car Show in Grand Rapids MN on Saturday July 28th, 2007. I should be bringing 2 cars, my 73 Pinto with hot pants and my 77 Cruising Wagon. I'm attaching a picture of the flier for the show and a map for reference as to where Grand Rapids is just in case anyone might be interested.
Thanks, Brian
Hey All, I'm back from the 23rd Annual Weekend of Wheels and Northern Cruisers Car Show in Grand Rapids MN. The Pinto's were a hit! I even got second place in the special interest group with the 73. They had several sets of judges looking the cars over, I thought I might have a chance at an award when a couple of them made sure to tell me how much they liked the 73. I did take the wagon too, it needs work but I did manage to get it looking pretty good for the show and it was well received as well. I got beat by a hopped up jeep, it looked really good so I didn't bother me. This was a great show, lots of compliments and very friendly people. Several members of the club sponsoring the show made sure to let me know how much they liked the car. I haven't gotten a response like this yet at a local show.
Today was a good day in my little pinto world ;D
I might go to this one tomorrow but today was a long, hot day in the sun and I'm not sure I'm up to it. I was up at 5am and at the show by 7 this morning, we got home around 8 tonight.... that's a long day.
Grand Rapids, Minnesota July 28 and 29, 2007
36th Annual Northern Minnesota Car Show & Swap Meet
Something for everyone! Two days of unique shopping at our Swap Meet with over 300 vendors selling car parts to antiques from all over the United States. Sunday is our Car Show with over $2000 in cash prizes. Car Show entry fee is $7.00 for pre-registered cars, $10.00 at the gate. We also have a Used Car Corral--entry fee for the weekend is only $20.00. Admission is FREE to attend our event, but there are parking fees as parking space is limited.
CookieBoy...Your raking them in!!!!!That is what you get for having such a nice car.
Two thumbs up.
High_Horse
Thanks High Horse, it's nice to win an award but it's not what it all about. I had fun today and met a lot of nice people. I think of the little red one and think "practice." The wagon was the one I bought to restore. The 73 was just something to play with and drive. It got a little out of control...
I hope to do something real nice with the wagon... I was impressed with the response. Sitting next to the 73 it was amost like a little orphan child. People do like the 73 alot. But I have seen some amazing looks and responses to the wagon... a lot of people were asking what I was gonna do with it :-X ::) ;)
I don't think I have it in me to go to that show tomorrow... today was to long and tomorrows show starts at 7 and ends at 4 same as today.
Hey Brian,
Nice award!! That is a keeper with your Pinto photo included.
Nice score on the 73 Boss Pinto...
From Pintony
Thanks Tony, it is shiny ;D
Well... I took the Pinto to the Embarrass, MN regional fair and Field of Dreams car show, Should be the last one for the year I plan on attending.
While I was there they had a demo derby and guess what.... 3 pinto's showed up, 2 wagons and a coupe... all painted orange. I went to go watch the Pinto's, the 2 wagons were knocked out early but the coupe won this group. The mustang 2 was doing good until the Pinto got him stuck and then took out the radiator on the black car in front of him for the win...
COOL!!! Did you get any pieces of the derby cars??
Maybe get the driver to sign your piece??
From Pintony
Quote from: Pintony on August 27, 2007, 01:27:41 AM
COOL!!! Did you get any pieces of the derby cars??
maybe next time... the wagons got pushed around easily but the winning pinto's driver knew how to drive. Him and the mustang II driver were smashing em' up until he backed up over his rear bumper and some other debris and got stuck. The black car that finally lost his radiator for second place was in the last 5 and missing one tire, just running on the rim but still moving and smashing.
OK... What about a trophy??
How many were in your class??
No trophy this time, there were appox 75 cars and they had 3 classes... 50's + and 50's - and Trucks. Top 5 in each class got a trophy and were voted on by the other car owners. That seems to be the theme to the local shows around here. The classes offered at each show have been different each time but voting seems to work the same. I do notice sometimes the other car owners do vote for the pinto but the only show I won an award at had actual judges.
also.. more and more I get to talk to people with pintos they hope to restore... hope to see some of them soon.