Jacksonville Car Culture Events Calendar
Caffeine and Octane – 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday at The Avenues mall’s south side at 10300 Southside Blvd.
This time, Audi Sports are invited to show off in a special display area…
And AMG Mercedes-Benzes are invited as well…
The Mercedes SLR McLaren will also be allowed in the feature area – they will bend the rules for this car:
Photo Courtesy Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville
An estimated 1,000-plus cars, trucks and more are expected at the free cruise-in. And remember – Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville is an all makes, all models show, with all parking spots first come/first serve. Cars should start arriving by 7 a.m. to the Southside Boulevard side of the shopping mall, the best way in through Malabar Boulevard.
As always, there will be a Porsche section, and an exotics area, as well as hundreds of vintage and classic cars, muscle cars and so much more.
Official Caffeine and Octane merchandise is on sale at all Caffeine and Octane Jacksonville events.
Motorcycle Concours
22nd Annual Riding Into History Antique Motorcycle Concours: Motorcycle designer Paul Teutul Jr. is Grand Marshal for the annual Riding Into History concours on April 22 and 23 at World Golf Village, 1 World Golf Place in St. Augustine. On Friday, April 22, it is the Grand Marshal Tour Presented by Hagerty, allowing owners to ride their vintage bike through the back roads of historic Florida. Then comes the Grand Marshals Dinner at 6 p.m. Friday, April 22, at the World Golf Hall of Fame, at $80 per person. Hundreds of classic and special interest motorcycles will be on display from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, around the lake at World Golf Village.
There is no entry fee for qualified motorcycles at the concours, and registration closes at midnight, April 14. Admission is $15 per person for spectators. All donations go to K9s for Warriors. More information is at ridingintohistory.org.
FYI – Win a “Riding Into History Facebook Friend Package” for this year’s “Riding Into History Concours, including two free tickets, a signed poster by artist David LaFrance, a free t-shirt and a hat. Enter by hitting Like or Follow on their Facebook page between now and April 14.
Now the Car Shows:
Cars, Pizza, Charity: Noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Townies Pizzeria at 819 T.J. Courson Road in Fernandina Beach. Co-sponsored by the Amelia Cruizers, proceeds to benefit Hope House.
Dope Illustrations Spring Show-off: 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Callahan Speedway, 543455 U.S. 1 The car and truck show will raise money for the planned dragstrip at the track, so spectator admission is $10 per person, while show vehicle registration is $25 per.
First Coast Car Council’s Cruisin’ to the Creek Spring Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at Trout Creek Memorial Park and Marina at 6550 Florida 13 in Orangedale south of Saint Johns/Fruit Cove. The show benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville.
Easter Car and Truck Pop Out Car Show: 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday April 16 at Johnny Tire Service Unlimited at 2060 W. 21st St. Spectators are $5 each; $20 show vehicle registration.
Paxon Revival Center Church 60th Anniversary Car Show: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at the church at 5461 Commonwealth Ave. Free.
Car Show and Concert For the Vet We Haven’t Met Yet: 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 30, at the Orange Park Mall at 1910 Wells Road. Show vehicle registration is $30. Proceeds benefit Operation Barnabas help for veteran homelessness and suicide.
Rumble at the Ranch – Hot Rod vs Rat Rod: May 5 through 7 at WW Motocross Park, 1439 Otis Road in Jacksonville. The event features burnout contests with a $1,500 purse, car show and other events.
12th Annual Rev It Up! Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, at Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. Show vehicles are $20 pre-registered to May 1; $25 after.
Third annual Hot Rodz 4 Kids Car and Bike Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 28, at First United Methodist Church of Callahan, 449648 U.S. 301. Proceeds go to children’s medical, educational and nutritional needs.
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
First Coast Car Council, 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.
First Coast Car Council holds its new cruise-in from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every first Saturday at The Beaver Street Farmers Market, 1810 W. Beaver St. But its second Saturday cruise-in has been suspendedat the Medical & Merchants Center of Mandarin, 11701 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville Caffeine and Gasoline: 7 to 10 a.m. on every first Saturday at the Orange Park Mall at 1910 Wells Road in Orange Park.
The Part’s House/The Brothers Banter Podcast Cruise-in: The renamed White Brothers Auto Parts Cruise-in at the same time – 5 to 8 p.m. every second Friday at 405 Lane Ave. N.
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.
Clay County Cruzers’ events: 3 to 6 p.m. every first Saturday at Big Dawg Sports Restaurant, 1330 Blanding Blvd. The Cruzers’ other events: 5 p.m. every third Friday at Freddy’s Steakburgers at 386 Blanding Blvd.; 8 a.m. every fourth Saturday at Nicole’s Café, 2216 S. Mimosa Ave. in Middleburg; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday back at Gator’s Dockside Oakleaf, 316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
Johnny Angels: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every third Friday at Johnny Angels diner at 3546 St. Johns Bluff Road S.
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. this and every fourth Saturday, both at 4730 U.S. 1 S./Dixie Highway South in St Augustine.
Cruise Fruit Cove: 4 to 8 p.m. every third Saturday at the PDQ at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns, just south of Julington Creek.
Amelia Cruizers: 4 to 7 p.m. every third Saturday at Cold Stone Creamery, 808 Sadler Road, Fernandina Beach.
Cars and Coffee Fleming Island: 8 a.m. every fourth Sunday of the month at 2310 Village Square Parkway, Fleming Island.
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: Show and Tell, 6 to 9 p.m. every fourth Thursday at Advance Auto Parts at 10014 Atlantic Blvd.
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 finally…
Seventh Annual San Jose Car & Truck Show at Dupont Station: The classics, hot rods, sports cars and trucks came out last Saturday at the shopping center at 6271 St Augustine Road for the Jacksonville Car Culture event, all proceeds donated to the Bishop John J. Snyder Community Center.
Show founder Joe DeSalvo, (left) received his own plaque from Alma Ballard, executive director/management agent of Family Housing Management Company, as Jacksonville Car Culture founder Chris Brewer stands by. (right)
In all, 75 vehicles lined up fender to fender at the seventh annual show, the full list of award recipients at firstcoastcarculture.com/2022/04/03/the-7th-annual-car-truck-show-at-dupont-station.
- Steve Edenfield’s black 1956 Chevrolet Corvette, (right) which won first place in the Corvette category and third place in Best in Show, headed an impressive line-up.
- Jeff & Mary Jo Stalvey’s 1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup won second place in the Best Truck category, and second place in People’s Choice.
- Mike Wanas (left) looks over his 19 57 Ford Fairlane as the show began; it later won first place in the Best Classic American class. In back, Steve Kerlim’s Best in Show 1957 Chevrolet Nomad.
- Mason Harrell’s 1996 Honda Acty is a kei microtruck, won third place in the Best Truck category. Behind it, Giancarlo Fruzzetti’s 63 Fiat 600 D, which won first place in the Best Classic Foreign category.
- Chris Diederich 1946 COE Tow Truck (left) won first place in the Best Truck category.
The annual show is sponsored by Jacksonville Car Culture and presented by Key Buick/GMC Hyundai, Genesis, and North Florida Lincoln. The Snyder Community Center is a HUD subsidized property for low-income seniors of all faiths that receives no funding from HUD. Located a block from the show site between HUD-assisted San Jose Apartments I and II on Galicia Road, it was named in honor of the late Bishop Snyder, who served the Catholic Diocese of St. Augustine from 1979 to 2000.
And the 20th annual Jacksonville Grand Prix to Benefit Spina Bifida ran sun and rain:
Teams tackled sun, clouds and a very rare thunderstorm red flag in the early last Saturday afternoon as the annual endurance go-kart race saw 23 teams of drivers compete to raise funds for Spina Bifida of Jacksonville.
A passing thunderstorm caused the race to be red-flagged just after 1 p.m., but it resumed.
The Grand Prix last weekend raised more than $8,500 for Spina Bifida of Jacksonville, on top of the Mario Andretti-autographed item sold at the RM Sotheby’s auction at The Amelia concours a month ago, its winning $138,000 bid also donated to the non-profit agency. And during
Spina Bifida of Jacksonville helps children and young adults dealing with the birth defect, which occurs when the spine fails to close properly during the first month of pregnancy. The agency also supports the medical, mental, social and educational needs of the clients and their families, including attendance at Florida’s disability conference and free sporting events, movies and family dinners.
One team had some serious racers on board – NASCAR crew chief Ray Evernham, road racer/author/Penske team timer and scorer Judy Stropus, and Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance founder Bill Warner, seen here during the rain red flag.
The race was held at the 103rd Street Sports Complex at 10271 103rd St.