Week 22, 2024 | 17 Events | 40th Annual Mopars in the Park | Shades of the Past | Sun & Fun Car Show and many more ...

May 27 - June 2 | Don't forget to remember and Honor those who served to protect our freedom this Memorial Day. Then get ready for a busy week with 17 events on schedule including some weekly events

May 26, 2024

Welcome Show Junkies

First a heartfelt condolences to those who lost loved ones defending our freedom and our great nation.

And a big Thank You to those that serve and served our country.

We are lucky to enjoy the freedom you so bravely defended and to enjoy our hobbies.

We Thank You.

Here’s an idea to show our support to those that served.

Let’s show our pride with the display of the American flag on our cars this week.

And if you don’t have a car at the show maybe a hat, shirt or shorts honoring our soldiers.

And with 17 events this week there are plenty of opportunities to thank our veterans.

This week we welcome the 40th annual Mopars in the Park car show.

With humble beginnings at Raceway Park in Shakopee to the fair ground filling event we have today this is 1 of Minnesotas must see shows.

I will never forget the year that Dodge was on hand giving rides in the new Hellcat and a Viper.

The growl of the Hellcat and roar of the Viper as they accelerated down the track and back was damn cool.

I can see Tim the Toolman Taylor grunting with approval.

Before that on Thursday the Lake Crystal show includes music from Robbie Vee.

Nothing better than some 50’s live music and cool cars on a summer night.

Another show on my short list is the Sun & Fun show at the Jackson Motorplex.

A good cruising distance from the Twin Cities and a race track with racing events are a perfect getaway this summer.

Gotta be something in the air … smell of race fuel, burnt rubber and screaming V8’s at full throttle … yea baby!

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for Minnesota’s own Eddie Cochran car show and music festival in Albert Lea.

Another opportunity to experience beautiful cars and great music before the BTT50’s show in June.

So many great shows and so little time …

Thanks for joining and have a safe Memorial Day Weekend.

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The car show and music festival is held annually in honor of Eddie Cochran, an American rock and roll musician often dubbed the Grandfather of Punk, who spent his childhood in Albert Lea.
The Eddie Cochran Car Show and Music Festival features a wide range of music and a terrific opportunity to see classic cars. All events are FREE to the public.
CRUISE-IN Friday 3PM
CAR SHOW Saturday 10AM TO 2PM
Food Trucks | Live Music | Face Painting | Balloon Animals
SpongeBob | Wilma the Woolly Mammoth
Soapbox Car Races @ The Hive
VEHICLE ENTRY FEE: $10
REGISTRATION 8-11:30AM
Swag bags first 150 registrations
Dash Plaques first 200 registrations
VOTING 10AM-1PM
AWARDS 2PM
FREE ADMISSION for spectators
CAR CRUISE immediately after awards
LIVE MUSIC
Ron & Steve Unplugged
Wednesday, June 5 | 7:00PM | 112 on Broadway
Eclipse, Thursdays on Fountain
Thursday, June 6 | 5:30PM | Gazebo on Fountain Lake
j. bell & the Lazy Susan Band
Friday, June 7 | 7:30PM | 112 on Broadway
Street Musicians
Saturday, June 8 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM | Along Broadway Avenue
Boogie Wonderland
Saturday, June 8 | 7:30PM | Gazebo on Fountain Lake

Monday May 27:

Eagan Car Club Show

Location: Applebees Eagan Minnesota
Time: 3:30 pm - Sunset

Henderson Classic Car Roll In

Location: Henderson Minnesota
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
All classic cars are welcome to join in on one of the best roll-ins in the midwest. The Henderson Classic Car Roll In begins May 28 and is held every Tuesday night from 5 - 8 pm. Stroll the historic Main Street of downtown Henderson and visit all the businesses and food vendors. Registration is free for classic car owners and visitors.