Jacksonville Car Culture events calendar:
The next Caffeine & Octane Jacksonville, set for 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 9. 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. And please listen to C&O volunteer staff.
**Alert – Cruise Fruit Cove: Returns at 1 p.m. this Saturday, and same time every third Saturday of the month at the new SAUCY at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns – same site, new name.
Past events: Caffeine & Octane Jacksonville: Last Saturday, celebrating RED, WHITE and BLUE vehicles in the Feature Area.
Upcoming events:.
HickenPower Drag Strip: Test and Tune is moved up to 10:30 a.m. Saturday; gates open at 9 a.m.at 543455 U.S. 1 in Calahan. Earlier start time at the new drag strip is due to weather concerns. Spectators are $20, driver entry is $25.
Car show/cruise-in: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, at the St. Augustine Elks Lodge at 1420 Florida A1A South. Free to spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
C/10 Club of Florida Rally Renegades: A 5-stop road rally that starts at 8 a.m. this Saturday, station in Callahan, then ends at Renegades on the River in Crescent City. The free poker run-style cruise will see punch cards given to the first 50 trucks – best hand will win some swag.
Staker Productions and the Jacksonville Sports Car Museum hold a special automotive showcase to showcase a special lineup of vehicles – and one of the wildest hypercars recently acquired by the museum at Deerwood Castle at 7601 Centurion Parkway. Set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, the event includes live DJ entertainment, food trucks and vendors, and exclusive vehicle displays from area Bentley, Lamborghini, Audi, BMW, Lexus and Maserati dealerships, plus First Coast Hot Wheels. Tickets – $30 per person – can be purchased in advance through the Jacksonville Sports Car Museum page or at the gate on the day of the event.
Street Wars Car Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, at Wipeouts Grill at 1585 Atlantic Blvd. in Neptune Beach. Spectators free, and show vehicles $25.
Toon Town Showcase: 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Toon Town at 1726 E. Church St.
Braderie Boulevard – A Celebration of Timeless Classics: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, August 29th & 30th, at the Jekyll Island Club Resort on Riverview Drive. The inaugural showcase will display vintage automobiles that are 50 years and older among the oaks of the historic Jekyll Island Club Resort. There is no registration fee for car owners to participate — fill out the form here to secure your space. There is a $10 toll per vehicle to get on the resort island.
Northeast Florida Rod Run/Car Show/Swap meet: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Northeast Florida Fairground at 543378 U.S. 1 in Callahan. Free for spectators and $20 day of show for display vehicles.
Rocketman Rally and Show: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at Trout Creek Memorial Park, 6550 Florida 13 N. Spectators are free, show vehicle registration is $15, register on Eventbrite.
Truth Pointe Church Cruisin’ For Christ Car Show: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the church at 5330 Dunn Ave. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
North Jax Baptist Church Car Show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the church at 8531 N. Main St. Free.
Driving Hope Forward Recovery Awareness Car Show: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Orange Park Mall at 1910 Wells Road in Orange Park. Free for spectators and $30 per show vehicle – register here
Endless Summer Showcase 4/Downtown Edition: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, in the grassy field across from Decca Live at 323 E. Bay St. More details to come soon right here.
Saw Kustomz Car Show at Rawfest: 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, at Flamingo Lake RV at 3640 Newcomb Road – pre-1988 vehicles only.
First Coast Car Council’s Cruisin’ to the Creek Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Trout Creek Memorial Park at 6550 Florida 13 in Northwest St. Johns County. Free for spectators and $30 registration for show vehicles day of show. Proceeds benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville.
Cruisin’ to the Creek Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Trout Creek Memorial Park at 6550 County Road 13 N. in Orangedale. Spectators are free, and show vehicles are $30 day of show.
Fall Classic Pontiac-Oakland-GMC Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine at 4730 U.S. 1 S. Free to spectators and $30 per show vehicle day of show.
The Barn at Maple Car Show/Farmers Market: October 17 at the venue at 545 Cathy Tripp Lane in Jacksonville.
30th annual 8 Flags Car Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, along Centre Street in downtown Fernandina Beach. Spectators are free, and $30 pre-registration for show vehicles can be done here – Corvettes are the featured marque.
Fall-O-Ween Festival: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 24 at Northside Church of God at 5252 Dunn Ave. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle – proceeds go to church Kids Ministry. Trunk-or-Treat also happening.
Good Sam Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, at Tanglewood Station at 1241 Blanding Blvd. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
Marietta Bullsbay Athletic Association Car Show: 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Jefferson Ballpark at 361 Bullsbay Highway. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
4th annual Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Immanuel Anglican Church at 915 Orchard Ave. in Keystone Heights.
Trunk or Treat Car Show: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, at Adamec Harley-Davidson at 380 Outlet Mall Blvd. In St. Augustine. Free for spectators and $20 per show vehicle.
Hillcrest Baptist Church Car Show: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, at the church at 7673 Collins Road.
Ponte Vedra Auto Show: 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 8, at 245 Nocatee Center in Ponte Vedra Beach. More details soon.
Rods on the River: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 2352 State Road 13 in Saint Johns. This is a private property, but spectators are free and show vehicle registration is $30 per, or $40 for a premium spot. This is a fundraiser for 6:8 Ministries.
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.
**Alert – Cruise Fruit Cove: Returns at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 18, and same time every third Saturday of the month at the new SAUCY at 194 Florida 13 in Saint Johns – same site, new name.
**New cruise-in – Pine Royale Car Meet: noon to 4 p.m. every first Saturday at Pine Royale Mini-Golf/Golf Range/Restaurant at 4100 Callahan Club Blvd.
Cruise-in: 6 to 9 p.m. every first Monday of each month at the BRIX, 300 2nd St., in Jacksonville Beach – sponsored by the Cadillac Kings.
Cruise-in – PJ’s Cars and Coffee: 7 to 9 a.m. every first Sunday of the month at 3470 Royal Pines Drive in Middleburg
B.C.O.D. (Bold City Oil Drippers) Mid-Month Cruise: 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, at Myrtle Avenue Brewing, 633 Myrtle Ave. N.
Morning Motor Social: 8 to 11 a.m. every third Saturday of each month, at Park Place at Nocatee, 100 Palmetto Park Place in Ponte Vedra – free for spectators and show vehicles. Pre-register at morningmotorsocial.com.
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.
UB Coffee & Cars: 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. every Sunday at the Urban Bean Coffeehouse Café at 2023 Park Ave. in Orange Park – sponsored by Classic Motorworks.
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. – 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.
Cruise-in at the Creek: 9 a.m. to noon every fifth Saturday at Trout Creek Park, 6550 Florida 13 N.
Fernandina Beach Car Meet: 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month at Famous Quick Lube, 1707 8th St. Fernandina Beach.
Jeeps and Java: 9 to 11 a.m. each third Sunday of the month at Rummies and Yummies bakery and coffee bar at 1580 Wells Road – a free cruise-in for Jeep owners.
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.
Beaches Classic Cruisers new event: Second Sunday Coffee and Carburetors, 10 a.m. Sunday Nov. 9, at the Hotel Palms at 28 Sherry Drive in Atlantic Beach.
Amelia Cruizers: 3 to 6 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month, meeting at Townies Pizza, 819 T.J. Courson Road.
Jax Beach Classic Car Cruise: 4 to 7 p.m. every fourth Tuesday at Latham Plaza, 143 2nd St. N. in Jacksonville Beach. This is a City of Jacksonville Beach sponsored event, but November’s is the last cruise of the year because Deck the Chairs takes over Latham Plaza through December.
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.
Wheels and Worship Night cruise-in: 6 to 9 p.m. on every second Friday, at Wheelhouse San Pablo at 14105 William Davis Parkway.
Callahan Cruisers: 4 to 7 p.m. every second Saturday at Hardee’s at 542309 U.S. 1 in Callahan.
Kingsland Cars & Coffee: 9 a.m. to noon every first Saturday, with expanded parking now at Tasty’s at 1607 Georgia 40 in Kingsland.
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.
**UPDATED** Clay County Cruzers’ events: 2 to 5 p.m. every first Saturday at Callahan’s Irish Bistro, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd. in Orange Park; 1 to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Big Dawg’s at 1330 Blanding Blvd. in Orange Park; 2 to 5 p.m. every third Saturday at Cheers Park Avenue, 1138 Park Ave. in Orange Park; and 2 to 5 p.m. every fourth Saturday at Gator’s Dockside, 8316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville.
**NEW LISTING – Here’s the Pharoah’s of St. John’s cruise-in and show listing for 2026:
Oakleaf Classic Car Cruise-In: 5 p.m. every fourth Friday at Trinity Oakleaf, 710 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway in Orange Park, with food truck – Clay County Cruzers.
Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine events:
The regular 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: 3 p.m. every fourth Saturday between 8th and 17th streets at Main Street in Jacksonville’s Springfield community.
Wait – there’s more:
Nilu27
Here’s an example of automotive spaghetti – the NILU hypercar’s “Hot V” engine with its 12 swirling exhaust pipes is alive, according to its makers at Nilu27. Founders Sasha and Inna Selipanov recently traveled to New Zealand to witness the brand new V-12 engine fired for the first time.
The milestone took place on , June 17, marking a first run for the highly anticipated power unit. Developed in close collaboration with specialized high-performance engine developers Hartley Engines, the power unit is a masterclass in traditional internal combustion engineering.
It features a unique “Hot V” configuration – with the exhaust headers placed between the cylinder heads to optimize both performance and packaging. And while the engine was originally projected to produce 1,070 horsepower, initial dyno testing has already exceeded those projections, while reaching a spine-tingling 11,000 RPM redline.
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“This is the moment theory became reality,” said Sasha Selipanov, Founder of Nilu27. “By firing-up this stunning V12 we didn’t only prove our engineering capabilities, we delivered the soul of the NILU. As most of the automotive world embraces digital and electric sterility, we’ve doubled down on the raw, visceral drama of high RPM, naturally aspirated internal combustion. The Nilu27/Hartley V12 will make our hypercar truly timeless. And we hope the video from our first dyno test will generate the same excitement among viewers as it did when we were present.”
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Nelson Hartley from Hartley Engines, echoed the excitement from the workshop floor in New Zealan.
“To see this bespoke V12 come to life after months of intense development is an indescribable feeling. This isn’t just an engine; it’s a piece of art that pushes the boundaries of what a naturally aspirated power unit can do. We knew we had something special on paper, but seeing it outperform expectations on the dyno right out of the gate is phenomenal.”
The naturally aspirated 6.5-liter, 12-cylinder engine has an 80-degree bank angle….and those who drive it will have a 7-speed manual. Following further testing, final calibration and refinement cycles in New Zealand, the V-12 engine will soon leave Palmerston North for the Nilu27 R&D and production facilities in Lahr, Germany. Once there, it will be integrated into the company’s first driving prototype.
