Jacksonville Car Culture events calendar:
The next Caffeine & Octane Jacksonville is set for 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, at The Avenues mall at 10300 Southside Blvd. For June 14, they are celebrating Japanese Sport and GT Cars. Send them a DM if they want your group to be included. Gentle reminders – All vehicles parked in the Central Lot Features area must remain in place until the show concludes. If you cannot stay until then, please park in the exhibit lot.
Past events:
Annual Memorial Day Rod Run 4 Kidz: Last Saturday in Callahan – all proceeds benefit Barnabas Families in Transition program.
Mind Over Metal Mental Health Awareness Benefit Show: last Saturday, at Maceo Elk Lodge in downtown Jacksonville – donations accepted for local mental health awareness charities.
Upcoming events:
15th annual Rev It Up! Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, at Moosehaven, 1701 Park Ave. in Orange Park. Spectators free, and $25 pre-registration for show vehicles.
Connect Cruisers Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, at Connect Church at 13056 Perdue Road. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
Cars & Coffee: Previewing The Paddocks Car Condos: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, at Classic Nine Motorwerks at 7223 Golden Wings Road in Jacksonville.
Classic Car Show: noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, at Aspire Orange Park, 1215 Kingsley Ave. in Orange Park. Free for spectators and show vehicles.
Street Passions car show: 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, at Passions gentleman’s club, 9801 Beach Blvd. Spectators are free; registration $25 per show vehicle.
Ramona Car Show: 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, at 7059 Ramona Blvd. Free.
Jax Coincon 2025 Car Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday June 7 at the USS Orleck ship museum at 610 E. Bay St. Free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle.
Jacksonville Caffeine and Gasoline Drive-In Movie: 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 7, J-Tech at 8813 Western Way – $10 per car, and the film is Ford V. Ferrari. Film starts at dark – all proceeds help Jacksonville Area Mopars/J-Tech Scholarship Fund. Because of this event, there is no cruise-in that morning.
Wings ‘n Wheels 3: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, at Northeast Florida Regional Airport on U.S. 1 in St. Augustine. Spectators are $20 per adult and $10 for teens with free parking – show vehicles are $50 for trucks, $40 for cars and $30 for motorcycles.
NoFlo Euro Fun Run to St. Augustine: 9 a.m. Saturday, June 15 at Maple Street Biscuit Co. at 1627 Race Track Road in Saint Johns- rolls out at 10 a.m.
Father’s Day Meet: 6 p.m. on Friday, June 13, at Diamond Billiards, 2777 University Blvd. W. All makes/models meet.
Summer Volksfest #11: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine, at 4730 U.S. 1 S. Dixie Highway South in St. Augustine. Free for spectators and VW show vehicles.
Jacksonville Sports Car Museum: Open to the public from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, at 7601 Centurion Parkway. Tickets are $24.92 per person, plus fee and tax, and free for children under 12. Explore 40+ rare & exotic cars including Ferraris, Lamborghinis & Porsches and more. There will be racing sims, Lucky Goat Coffee, and prize giveaways. For tickets and information, scan the QR code above.
Kathleen’s second annual Car Show: 1 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, at Cracker’s Bar and Lounge at 1241 Blanding Blvd. in Orange Park. Free for spectators and $15 per show vehicle, or $10 and a new toy – proceeds benefit Wolfsons Children’s Hospital.
Southside Business Men’s Club Car Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at the USS Orleck ship museum at 610 E. Bay St. Free for spectators and $25 per show vehicle.
Children’s Miracle Network Car Show: noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at the Wal-Mart at 1580 Branan Field Road in Middleburg. Free for spectators and $15 per show vehicle.
SummerFest 2k25 Car and Bike Show: noon Saturday July 5 to midnight Sunday, July 6, at St. Johns Fairgrounds.
Ultimate Car Show, presented by the Town of Hilliard: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5th at 37328 W. First St. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
True Point Church Cruise-in for Jesus: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Truth Point Church, 5330 Dunn Ave. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle, proceeds to benefit children and youth programs.
R.A.W. Music Festival and S.A.W. Kustomz Cars for a Cause: 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Flamingo Lake RV Resort at 3640 Newcomb Road. Free to spectators and $20 for show vehicles, process benefitting the MS Foundation.
Cars of Purpose Rev Out Cancer Pink Out Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18 and 19, at the Clay County Fairgrounds at 2463 Florida 16 in Green Cove Springs.
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.
Morning Motor Social: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month at Park Place at Nocatee, 100 Palmetto Park Place in Ponte Vedra – free for spectators and show vehicles, all makes and models welcome. And Extreme SIM Racing & REViT SIM Racing will bring state-of-the-art racing simulators onsite.
Cars and Conversations – 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 17th, at The Lakeside at Amelia Island, 649 Amelia Island Parkway, Fernandina Beach – Auto Legends Amelia.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike Meet: noon to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at 10749 N. Main St.
Rides and Brews: 8 to 10 a.m. each first Saturday of each month at 10618 Deerwood Park Blvd. Then at 6 to 9 p.m. each third Saturday of the month, Rides and Brews meets at World of Beers Bar and Kitchen at 5105 Butler Blvd. Both are held for car clubs and vehicles, organized by vehicle style, by the North Florida Type R/Type S community.
Mod Talk Tuesdays: 5 p.m. every first Tuesday at Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant at 10915 Baymeadows Road. For car, truck and bike enthusiasts.
Players Grille Mandarin at 10140 San Jose Blvd., 4 to 7 p.m. every third Wednesday.
Cruise-in at the Creek: 9 a.m. to noon every fifth Saturday at Trout Creek Park, 6550 Florida 13 N.
New – Fernandina Beach Car Meet: 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month at Famous Quick Lube, 1707 8th St. Fernandina Beach.
Duval Car, Truck and Bike meet: Free cruise-in from noon to 5 p.m. each 1st and 3rd Saturday at the shopping center at 3000 Dunn Ave.
Orange Blossom Breakfast Show: 8 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday at Orange Blossom Diner at 14329 Beach Blvd., presented by Beaches Classic Cruisers and Carl Bush.
Amelia Cruizers: 3 to 5 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month, now at Townies Pizza, 819 T.J. Courson Road.
Jax Beach Classic Car Cruise: 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and every fourth Tuesday at Latham Plaza, 143 2nd St. N. in Jacksonville Beach. This is a City of Jacksonville Beach sponsored event. Park on the walkway at Latham Plaza.
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. on each first Saturday of the month at Culhane’s Irish Pub, 9720 Deer Lake Court off Southside Boulevard.
** On hold for the summer – Cruisin’ Classics Cruise-in: 1 to 4 p.m. the first Sunday of each month on the back lawn of the Elks Lodge at 1855 West Road, off Beach Boulevard – Hamburgers and more on sale.
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 12 to 4 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. every third Sunday at Pink Salt Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1567 University Blvd. W.
Cars and Gars: noon to 5 p.m. every 1st and third Saturday at Allusion’s restaurant and bar at 5045 Soutel Drive.
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice cruise-in: noon to 3 p.m. every fourth Saturday at the business at 18111 Golden Eagle Way on Fleming Island.
Apex Auto Car Show and Cruise-in: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at Apex Automotive, 9962 San Jose Blvd.
Cars, Bikes and Burgers: 7:30 to 11 p.m. every last Friday of each month at Steak ‘n Shake at 10661 San Jose Blvd.
Clay County Cruzers’ events: 2 to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at Big Dawg Sports Restaurant, 1330 Blanding Blvd.; 2 to 5 p.m. every second Saturday at Tom & Betty’s in Orange Park. 2 to 5 p.m. every third Saturday at various sites; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Gator’s Dockside, 8316 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. And the museum is open Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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…
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An Alfa Romeo P3 returned to the top of the podium last weekend, earning the Trofeo BMW Group – Best of Show by the Jury at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este: When awarded the prize, a representative of the Auriga Collection said his “biggest concern was stalling the car when you were talking about it, but I managed to not stall it, so everything is fine.” And victory is nothing new to the Alfa Romeo P3 – or, as the world once knew it, the Tipo B.
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Designed by Vittorio Jano as the first true single-seater Grand Prix car, it redefined racing in the early 1930s with its twin-supercharged straight-eight engine and featherlight frame. In 1933, this very car became part of Scuderia Ferrari’s stable – before Enzo Ferrari was a carmaker, and still a team principal. Piloted by Achille Varzi and Guy Moll, it claimed victory at Grand Prix circuits from Tripoli to Berlin, plus Tazio Nuvolari’s 1935 Nürburgring win.
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Unveiled at Villa d’Este, the BMW Concept Speedtop: reimagines the sporty Touring with the elegance of a shooting brake and unmistakably dynamic proportions. BMW says its “flowing interplay between exterior and interior is a showcase of true craftsmanship, right down to the brogue-detailed leatherwork.” Created in collaboration with Schedoni, two bespoke travel bags fit neatly behind the seats, tailored to match the car’s refined material concept. And it’s real – the BMW Concept Speedtop will be offered in only 70 units.
He was going for his fifth Indy 500 win, but ended up 9th – now the newest member of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame is that guy – Helio Castroneves. He was inducted Monday night in a ceremony hosted by the IMS Museum in front of family, friends, team members and fans.
And here he is being interviewed by Dan Scanlan at this year’s 30th The Amelia – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFsAv_u9Wng
Stickerdick’s Garage: There’s a new podcast in town by the guy who brings you the Stickerdick’s award for the coolest ride at many local car events. Listen in with Mark Richardson on personal stories, adventures, truths and “lies” about the things car folks talk about in the garage, or working on our rides! Produced at WJCT Media’s new podcast studio, and at a car event near us, the first one popped on Wednesday.