April 24-27 Two State Rodders 10th Anniversary Coon-Ass Redneck Nationals (pre-''72) Awards Galore!! Games by Tuna Thompson. Thursday early arrival drawing. Inspection by N.S.R.A. Show coverage by; Cruisin' Style Magazine, Crazy Ray's Auto Pages, and Gulf Coast MotorSports Magazine. Host Hotel: Hampton Inn & Suites ($99 three night minimum) 985 419-2188, Comfort Inn & Suites (1/2 block from host hotel) 985 429-0120 ($89.99) , Super 8 Hotel $69.99 (1/2 block from host hotel) 985 429-8088. For information call The Ambassador of Cultural Affairs, Randy Wilson 601 684-2609 or Warren Livaudais at 985 878-9221 Flyer

April 25-27 Gulf Breeze, Fla. 36th Sunny Beaches Rod Run. Pre 40 Only. Pensacola Rod-Tiques. Quality Inn & Suites. special rates 850 429-0738 Information call 850 429-0738 or 850 293-0314 www.pensacolarod-tiques.com 

April 26 Oxford, MS  Doubledecker Classic auto show 

April 26 Brandon, MS  3^rd annual ACVM  open car show  

April 26 Mobile, AL. 13th Annual Mopars at the Battleship. Exclusive MOPAR Car Show & Swap meet. Rain or Shine. 2701 Battleship Parkway, Mobile, AL. Exit 30 off I-10. www.southernmopar.org   

April 26 Denham Springs, LA 1st Annual Spring Cruise In and Car Show Saturday,
4:00pm - 9:00pm. At James Grill located on Florida Blvd. and Range Avenue Denham Springs, LA. Bring your Classic Cars or Trucks for everyone to admire. Dash plaques will be given to first 50 to registrar and trophies will be given for best in show and a plaque to the driver who has driven the farthest way. Plus other awards will be given. For more information call Kenny at 937-459-8304 or Tish at 225-316-0808. Registration Fee $15.00. At the time of show. Sponsored by: K & T Promotions and James Grill Denham Springs, LA. kennystumpff@yahoo.com 

April 26, Ft. Worth, Texas.  Sonic Classic Car Show 6:00-9:00pm. 8625 Camp Bowie West, Ft. Worth, Texas. 35+ Awards including Best of Show Car and Truck, Best Late Model, Under Construction, Special Interest, Managers Choice. Door prizes, 50 /50 pot, old time rockin’ roll music. FREE to the public, $10.00 to register, open class, everyone is welcome. All events are subject to change or weather conditions, profits go to D & D Christmas for Kids 2008 Project. Hosted by D & D Rockin’ Rods Classic Car Shows, call 817-797-1197 or visit www.DDRockinRods.com

May 3 Collins, MS  Okatoma Festival Car show 

May 3 Pascagoula Ms. 3rd Annual Classic Car Show at Beach Park in Pascagoula Ms host Club Magnolia Classic Cruisers. For details contact Bob Hand 228-218-7218 or visit our web site www.magnoliaclassiccruisers.com 

May 3 Minden, La.  5th Annual Minden Cruisin' For A Cure May 3rd, at the Minden, La. Fairgrounds 802 Goodwill Street. Time: 9am-5pm Cost: $5.00 Adults $3.00 Children under 12 Contact: Schelley Brown 318-423-0192 @ iluvoldcars@yahoo.com 
Web: www.mindencruisinforacure.com 

May 3 Madisonville, LA. 7th Annual Cruisin’ on the River Car Show. 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. Tchefuncte Riverfront Madisonville, LA. Join us in Madisonville, LA on May 3, 2008 for the 7th Annual Cruisin’ on the River Car Show. Sponsored by the Greater Madisonville Area Chamber of Commerce, the show will be a fun time for all. There will be awards given in each of the following categories: Pre-1949 Street Rods, 1949-1980 Custom/Muscle Cars,
Pre-1975 Original/Classic, Mustangs, Corvette and Tri-Five. There will also be a Peoples’ Choice Award. General Admission is free to the public. Gift certificates from area hotels and restaurants will be given away during the show. Food and beverages will be on sale during the show, so bring your appetite and help support the Chamber. Registration at 9:00 a.m., judging starts at 1:00p.m., awards presented at 3:00p.m. Registration fee: $20.00
info Michelle Vanderbrook 985 626-8142
www.madisonvillechamber.org

May 3, Weatherford, TX. Texas Pythian Children’s Home, 5th Annul Spring Classic Car Show 12:00-4:00 pm. 1825 Bankhead Road, Weatherford, Texas. Thanks to our sponsors each child of the home will pick out the car of their choice to receive their award plus Dorms Choice, Best of Show Car & Truck ,Under Construction, Special Interest and Cycle. Hot dogs and drinks available by donation. Please bring new flip-flops, beach towels, sunscreen, pool items, etc. for the kids summer use. FREE to the public, $10.00 to register, open class, everyone is welcome. All events are subject to change or weather conditions, profits go to D & D Christmas for Kids 2008 Project. Hosted by D & D Rockin’ Rods Classic Car Shows, call 817-797-1197 or visit www.DDRockinRods.com

May 8-10 Vidalia, LA. 6th Annual "Cruising on the River" Open Show. Vidalia River Park, across the River from Natchez, MS in Vidalia, LA.  www.rivercitybadboyz.com  

May 8-11 Galveston, Texas Galveston Island Cruise and Car Show Thursday, May 8th- Sunday, May 11th, 2008 at Moody Gardens. Registration includes a goody bag, tee shirt, dash plaque, discount coupons and one free ticket to win a 1963 Mercury Meteor, 2 door coupe. Come join us for a week of fun in Galveston. There will be a live auction on Saturday with proceeds to benefit Breast Cancer Research. A scavenger hunt, specialty games, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, live music and a wipe-out board will keep car show participants and spectators entertained throughout the event. Awards will be announced on Sunday at the Awards Ceremony. Early registration is $40.00 (if received before April 25, 2008). Thur-Sat registration will be $45.00. For more information contact Ben Cline 409-201-4191 or 409-423-6502. Moody Gardens, Seven Hope Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77554

May 10 Hancock County, MS 1st Annual Cajun Country Spring Fest Car Show Hancock County Arena Kiln Delisle Road. Open Show, participant judging. Top 20 cars & top 5 Trucks. Reg at 9am - 12 Noon $20 entry fee. Awards at 3pm. $500 Cash Prize for Peoples Choice, 50/50, Boiled Crawfish and all the goodies, Live music and fun for the whole family. Proceeds to benefit Hope Haven. Show information 228 697-1877 or 228 255-1956

May 10 Vancleave, MS. Fireman's Appreciation Day & 3nd annual Vancleave Pebble Bluff Creek Car Show. Held on the Vancleave High School Grounds, on Hwy 57. Registration 8 am - 11 am, Judging starts at 11:30am, Presentation of Awards 2:00 pm. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place Trophy, Best of Show, Peoples Choice, Ladies Choice, 20 Award Plaques. Vancleave Volunteer Fire Dept Jaws of Life Demo, Master of Ceremony Bea Harrison. 50/50 drawing, Food and Drinks, Poodles skirts and 50's music. Registration only for Vehicles to be Judged. Early Registration Fee $25.00 - Additional Car $15.00. Must be received by April 30, 2008 Day of Event - $30.00 - Additional Car $20.00. Goody bags will be given with $5.00 food voucher - One per vehicle. Send Registration Form with payment to VMA - P.O. Box 5504, Vancleave, MS 39565. Entrants and participants by execution to the entry form release and discharge VMA and anyone else connected with the VMA from any and all know causes whatever that may be suffered by any participant to his or her person or property. To Participate or for further information - contact Perry Meyers 826-5792 - J. P. Fero - 826-1990 Deanna Cole Bickham - 826-5121 Funds Raised for the Vancleave Volunteer Fire Department. Sponsored by the Vancleave Merchants Association

May 10 Clinton, MS  Show at the O  3rd Annual Show at the O.' Hosted by Big River Classics at O'REILLY AUTO PARTS, 700 Highway 80 East - Clinton, Ms. OPEN CAR SHOW for all makes and models (rain or shine). Awards for Top 10 Cars, Top 5 Trucks, and Top 5 Pre-49 Cars / Trucks with one Best of Show for one Car, one Truck & one Pre-49, Big River's favorite pick, O'Reilly's favorite pick, and a Club Participation award. Dash plaques and goody bags for first 100 entries, along with door prizes, 50/50 cash drawing, food and music entertainment.

May 10 Gadsden, Al.  Alabama NSRA Appreciation day  Jeff 256-442-7780
Lee 256-490-1219  

May 10 Lumberton, MS. Annual "Day in the Park"  Car, Bike and Truck show. the Lumberton Lions club will hold its annual Car, Truck, and Bike Show in Wood Hinton Park May 10 in Lumberton, Ms. Parade will begin at 9:00 am CMA will sponsor Bike Games and Blessing of the Bikes. Come enjoy a day of Family fun under the oak trees. For info contact Kent at 601 329 6996. Sponsored by Lumberton Lions Club  Asapmedic2000@yahoo.com

May 10 Gulfport, MS 5th Annual Navy Seabee Days Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show  The show will be at the Gulfport, Mississippi Naval Construction Battalion Center, home of the Atlantic Fleet Navy Seabees. Cost is $25 and registration starts at 7 am. Thousands in giveaways, Best of Trophies, and 1st and 2nd place trophies in over 30 classes. SPL shootout and burn out contest also. Bring the family and join us for a day of great times. Any further questions email or call David at: david.fulcher2@navy.mil  (228)365-1611 Flyer

May 10 Biloxi, MS  Keesler AFB Cruise-In Car & Motorcycle Show on Saturday, May 10 2008 from 10 am -2 pm. Attached is the flyer with details. Folks from off base are welcome to participate. They just need to provide us with all names of people (including all passengers) that will be attending so that we may let Security Forces know we are expecting them. All participants who require base access must be registered by Friday May 2, 2008. They will need their driver's license, proof of insurance, and registration. Trophies awarded in 5 categories, a Bicycle Obstacle Course for youth, and a Cruise at 2 pm. Registration fees are $15.00 for a covered space and $10.00 for an uncovered space. Set up time is 9-10am.
The event time is 10 am - 2 pm. Location Auto Hobby Shop Phone 228-377-3872 or 228-377-2821 Registration forms are available at the Auto Hobby Shop. Please contact us to register or if you have any questions. Melodi DeBorger, Operations Clerk, Arts & Crafts Center, 377-2821 Flyer

May 10 Memphis TN 5th Annual Big M Motofest Cruzin South Magazine's 5th Annual Big M Motorfest sponsored by NAPA and GEICO. The mother of all car, bike and boat show. $20 entry fee to show your ride, free for spectators. Music, dj, vendors, food, beer and more. A great family event. Sponsor: NAPA and GEICO Contact: Donna Wadford donna@cruzinsouth.com  Phone: 901-212-3262 www.cruzinsouth.com

May 16-18 Houma, LA. 11th Parade of Rods. Pre-49 Ramada Inn, 1400 West Tunnel Blvd. Houma, LA. 985 879-4871. Special Rates. Grand Prize $500. Friday night supper, Top 16, Special Awards, Saturday night Block Party, Long Distance, Auction. No trailered cars judged, but welcome. Info Jed 985 532-2777 or Oliver 985 537-7656 Mardi Gras Street Rods

May 16-18 28th Montgomery, AL Annual Super Chevy Show Tour. Info: 334-467-0043

May 17 Biloxi, MS. Hot Rod Saturday at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System. Veterans Blvd. Biloxi, MS. Awards plus VA Directors choice, VA Residents pick, and peoples choice. Dash plaques for all vehicles. Great Oldies music, 50/50 pot, games, free food for show participants, a fun day for the whole family. Registration times: 9am-11am Show hours: 9am-3pm. Proceeds go to the Biloxi VA Recreational Dept. Show sponsored by: the Coast Cruizers & the Pink Ladies. Info: Terry 228 392-6134 or Jimbo 228 596-0664
Flyer

May 17 Pelahatchie, MS  2^nd Crooked Creek Car Fest  hosted by the Mid State Rodders.  Saturday May 17 at Muscadine Park in downtown Pelahatchie, Ms.  Awards: top 10 cars, top 10 street rods, top 3 custom cars, top 3 race cars, top 5 trucks, top 3 motorcycles, top 3 rat rods, top 3 projects, best of show, Mayor's choice, club participation, long distance, sponsor plaques.  10 a.m. til 2:30 p.m., dash plaques to first 100 entires, door prizes, music, food, shade, 50/50, poker run  entry fee just $10; all through the park and streets of the small town of Pelahatchie Miss. just off I 20.  For other info, contact Rickey Harrell 601-854-8032

May 17 Madision, MS.  MCC’s 4th Annual Shake, Rattle & Roll Car Show, new location at Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Old Canton Road in Madison. More than 60 awards, door prizes, dash plaques for first 200 registered vehicles, flyer/registration form can be downloaded at www.msclassiccruisers.com  Bert at 601-259-3549 or Louis at 573-5873

May 17 Brandon, MS Car Show Fundraiser for Our Youth at Johns Baptist Church.  We will be using the Puckett Park to host the event. There will be two winners chosen, Best of Show, will receive Trophy and $100 cash, and People's Choice, will receive a Trophy. Registration is $20 to pre-register between now and May 7th and $30 at the gate. All proceeds will go to the Johns Baptist Church youth group. Registration is per car. We would love for you to join us in a day of food, fun, fellowship, live music, games and THE CAR SHOW! If you have question or would like to register, call 601-454-6434 or 601-454-0597, if no answer, please leave message!!! Thanks and hope to hear from you soon!!! All for Jesus, Jessica j_struchen@yahoo.com

May 17  Talladega, Al. 21st Annual Pontiac Car Show & now with all GM products. this is our 21st car show, it started as a Pontiac only car show and we added all gm products a few years ago, we will have goodie bags, door prizes, 50/50, awards in all classes. Golden Rule BBQ will be selling food and drinks and d j Ray will be spinning tunes all day  256-237-2039 webece@peoplepc.com 

May 23-24 D'Iberville, MS. 30th Annual "May Show". Coast Antique Auto & Motorcycle Show, hosted by the Antique Auto & Engine Club of MS at the City Hall complex in D'Iberville, MS. Vehicles newer than 1983 will be for display only. Registration from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on May 23. Friday night meal at 6:00 pm (2 tickets included with registration). Registration is 9 am to 11:00 am on May 24. Judging begins at noon; awards at 7:00 pm. Awards banquet at 6:00 pm (Tickets may be bought at registration upon arrival). Pre-registration is $20 for the 1st vehicle and $10 for additional vehicles. $25 registration after May 15, 2008. Information: 228-334-2256

May 23-25 Belle Rose, LA 4th Annual Cajun FFW Nationals. Info: 225-664-0996

May 23-25 Springfield, MO.  NSRA  Nats   

May 24 Lamar County, MS. Southwest Lamar Volunteer Fire Department fund raiser and open car show. May 24th, 2008.Starting at 9:00 A.M. at the Southwest Lamar VFD fire house located at the intersection of Purvis/Columbia Rd. and Bay Creek Rd. in Lamar county. Near Big Bay Lake, approx, 15 mi. West of Purvis and 18 mi. East of Columbia.$20.00 entry day of show, no pre-entry. Music, games, food, 50/50. Awards at 3:00 P.M. Spectator judging. Cruise on out to the country and help support this event for our volunteer fire fighters. For more info contact Red Smith @ 601-794-8716 or Bobby Rayborn @ 601-796-2443

May 24, Coden, AL. Fourth Annual Backdraft Memorial Weekend Car Show Registration will be from 8:30am - 12:00 noon. Judging will start promptly at noon. Awards Ceremony will be at 3:30pm. Fees $15 per entry and $10 each additional. Vendor spots are available by calling (251)767-3304 or (251)604-5646. Trophies are awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place cars in each class. Specialty awards include: Best of show (original), Best of show (modified), Peoples choice (public vote) and Longest Distance Driven. Entertainment by Jenny Simms. Also will have a DJ. There are over 20 classes of cars as well as Motorcycles. We are located near Beautiful Dauphin Island and Bellingrath Gardens on the corner of Hwy 193 and Hwy 188 at the Alabama Port Volunteer Fire Department. For more information contact Glen Perry at (251)767-3304 or William Bosarge at (251)604-5646

May 24 Louisville, MS. Red Hills Festival Car Show open show, at First Baptist Church
info Jerry McCullough at 662-773-9776, or  662-773-3921 jerrycolor@yahoo.com

May 24, Ft. Worth, Texas.  Sonic Classic Car Show 6:00-9:00pm. 8625 Camp Bowie West, Ft. Worth, Texas. 35+ Awards including Best of Show Car and Truck, Best Late Model, Under Construction, Special Interest, Managers Choice. Door prizes, 50 /50 pot, old time rockin’ roll music. FREE to the public, $10.00 to register, open class, everyone is welcome. All events are subject to change or weather conditions, profits go to D & D Christmas for Kids 2008 Project. Hosted by D & D Rockin’ Rods Classic Car Shows, call 817-797-1197 or visit www.DDRockinRods.com

May 24 Lafayette, LA Cajun Hot Rod Nationals. Info 337-988-7637
 www.cajunhotrods.com

May 26, Burleson, Texas Memorial Day Car Show (Monday) 12:00-4:00pm. 925 N. Burleson Blvd, Burleson, Texas. Lynn Smith Chevrolet, exit 38 Alsbury Road, will be the location of our Memorial Day Classic Car Show with FREE lunch for registered participants, Best Patriotic, 1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies. We will have lots of fun, oldies rockin-n-roll music, door prizes, 50/50 pot and lots more! Kick back and enjoy this special day with us under covered parking.
FREE to the public, $10.00 to register, open class, everyone is welcome. All events are subject to change or weather conditions, profits go to D & D Christmas for Kids 2008 Project. Hosted by D & D Rockin’ Rods Classic Car Shows, call 817-797-1197 or visit www.DDRockinRods.com

May 30 - June 1  Meridian, MS  Dixie Rodders 7th Annual Car Show. Pre-1983 Car Show, awards given for top 15 trucks, top 25 cars many special awards. Lots of good food, music and automobiles. www.dixierodders.com   601-737-2725 cecwyatt@hotmail.com Flyer

May 30 - June 1 Loveland, CO. 11th DuPont Colorado Nationals. The Ranch, Larimer Co. Fairgrounds. Rods, Customs, Classics, Muscle Cars & Trucks thru ‘72. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876 
www.good-guys.com 

May 30 - June 1 Carrollton, GA. Spring Street Rod Fever Reunion. at the VFW Fairgrounds, 1625 Bankhead Hwy (166E), Carrollton, Georgia. Grand prize, 1948 Ford project car (came new as a Police car), Money Tree, 3 transmissions and many more prizes. Saturday night Cruise-in with live 50's Rock-n-roll band, womanless beauty contest. $15 pre registration before May 15, $20 there after. Free Vendor, swap meet, car corral, art's & crafts space. Free camping to participants. Information 770 634-0439

May 31 Raleigh, MS.  CRUSIN' into SUMMER '08 Car & Truck Show The Smith County Cruisers will host a car & truck show on May 31st at the Multi Purpose Building in Raleigh located on County Road 77 just off of Hwy 35 (across the road from the Hospice). Event time is 8:00am-3:00 pm. Awards will be presented for Top 20 Cars, Top 15 Trucks, Top 10 Pre ’49 and Top 5 Race Cars, Best of Show Car, Truck and Pre ’49, Top 3 Project, Best Club Participation and Long Distance award. Sponsor awards are also being giving out. Dash plaques and goody bags will be given to the first 100 entries. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Pre-Registration fee on or before May 20th is $15.00 for the first car / truck and $10.00 each addition vehicle. Day of show entry fee will be $20.00 each. Food vendor will be a fundraiser for Community Aid and Helping Hands Organization. So come enjoy the car show and purchase you a plate from the food booth to help a good cause. We also have vendor spaces and swamp meet area available. For more information contact: Max 601-405-7685 (day or night), Allen 601-896-4962, Ray @601-764-2854 (nights) or David 601-469-5450

May 31 & June 1 - Pleasanton, CA. 15th Summer Get-Together Fairgrounds - Pleasanton. All years American Powered Cars & Trucks. Vendors, Swap Meet & Car Corral. Goodguys Rod & Custom Association  925.838.9876  www.good-guys.com