Dear readers:
The Winter Car & Truck Show will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, at Streetside Classics, 4160 Pet Lane, Suite 105, Lutz. It is open to all years, makes and models; $20 pre-registration or $25 day of show, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. with awards presented around 3. For information, call (727) 321-122 or visit http://www.premiumcarshows.com
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NITISH S. RELE
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Dear readers:
The monthly Dade City Car Show will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, in historic Dade City downtown from 3 to 7 p.m. It is organized by Ronnie Setser’s Car & Truck Show; $10 per car and eligible for trophy presentation; cruising cars are welcome; music, games, vendors. For information, call Ronnie Setser at (813) 879-1616 or (813) 601-7227.
See ya all there!
NITISH S. RELE
EDITOR/PUBLISHER
WWW.MOTORINGTAMPABAY.COM
813-758-1786
Dear readers:
Tampa Bay New Car & Truck Show continues through Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at the Tampa Convention Center, 333 S. Franklin St. Attendees can get behind the wheel and take an up-close look at hundreds of vehicles in the impressive lineup of more than 350 new 2018 model-year cars, trucks, crossovers and more. It features exclusive test-drive opportunities, kid-friendly activities and high-end exotics.
Timings are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Nov. 19. Admission is $12 for adults (13 and over); $5 for seniors (62 and older with ID), and military and first responders (w/any DOD ID); and free for children 12 and under. Advance sale E-tickets can be purchased at http://www.AutoShowTampa.com Purchase online now and save $1 on adult tickets.
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Dear readers:
The Plant City Strawberry Classic Car Show will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 18, 2017, at McCall Park in historic downtown Plant City. Registration and admission are free for the show open to pre-1992 and older cars and trucks as well as antiques, hot rods, customs and classics. For information, call (813) 754-3707 or 1-800-760-2315 or visit www.plantcity.org
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NITISH S. RELE
EDITOR/PUBLISHER
WWW.MOTORINGTAMPABAY.COM
813-758-1786
Dear readers:
Eleven events down, one to go – that’s all that remains for Carlisle Events as part of wildly successful 2017 season. The team from Carlisle, Pa., is heading south to the Sunshine State to wrap it all up with Fall Florida AutoFest, Nov. 10-12, at the Sun ’n Fun complex in Lakeland. The three-day festivities include family fun, a car show, swap meet, car corral, collector car auction and more!
It all gets underway on Thursday, Nov. 9, with vendor and auction load-in. Once in position, this will anchor the fun, which commences at 8 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10. Carlisle Auctions brings 400-plus classic and collectible rides, merchandise and collectibles to the auction block, while Carlisle Events offers hundreds of vending spaces and hundreds more vendors selling all things automotive.
While cars are for sale as they are within the auction, the car corral offers vehicles that are for sale by owner vs. to the highest bidder. This allows for negotiation, tire kicking and an overall once over that can’t always be accomplished within the fast-paced nature of an auction.
Family fun is a key element. Offering a nod to the Sun ’n Fun complex’s aeronautical roots, Fall AutoFest offers helicopter and airplane rides, a morning flyover as part of the national anthem, air stunt show and appearances by Patty Wagstaff, World Aerobatic Champion, Gene McNeely, AeroShell Aerobatic Team member and more. Wagstaff will also sign autographs and pose for photos. Additional family fun includes a wildlife show with Bwana Jim and the chance to check out the air museum.
Finally, what AutoFest event would be complete without the car show and Air & Coach Concours. These two show features welcome show cars, motor coaches, airplanes and more. The car show portion hosts hundreds of classics from around central Florida, while the Air & Coach display is an upscale, VIP gathering of motor coaches and their enthusiasts.
At 4175 Medulla Road in Lakeland, the Sun ’n Fun complex is easy to access from I-4, I-75, I-275, the Polk Parkway and U.S. 301.
For those that can’t make Lakeland in November, Carlisle Events returns on Feb. 23-25, 2018, for Winter AutoFest. Tickets for both Florida events as well details on every show promoted by Carlisle Events can be found at www.CarlisleEvents.com or call (717) 243-7855.
Regards,
NITISH S. RELE
EDITOR/PUBLISHER
WWW.MOTORINGTAMPABAY.COM
813-758-1786
Dear readers:
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA), Region 3 will host the Tampa Bay Fall RV Show Nov. 9-12 at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. With more than 100,000 square feet of exhibit space, this is the largest regional RV show ever held in Tampa. Area RV dealers will be displaying every type, size and shape RV on the market. In addition to the largest selection of new year 2018 RVs, there will be a wide variety of quality used RVs. And browse the supplier booths with exhibits from campgrounds, finance and insurance companies and those hard to find parts, accessories and supplies.
Admission is $4 for adults and children under 16 are free. If you bring a canned good donation, you will receive $1 off admission (one can per adult). The canned goods will be collected and distributed by Metropolitan Ministries so that more families may have a Happy Thanksgiving. Seniors receive a dollar off on Thursday and Military (active and retired) and First Responders will receive $1 off admission every day of the show. (not valid with other discounts).
The show will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday to Saturday and 11 am. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Participating RV dealers include America Choice, Arrow RV, General RV, Lazydays, RV World of Lakeland and Tampa RV. The Florida State Fairgrounds is at Interstate 4 and U.S. 301. Enter the RV Show through the U.S. 301 entrance only. For more information, contact the Florida RV Trade Association at (813) 741-0488 or visit www.frvta.org
See you all there!
NITISH S. RELE
EDITOR/PUBLISHER
WWW.MOTORINGTAMPABAY.COM
813-758-1786
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