10/01/2026
Our October 2026 Motoring Florida edition is out. Link to the issue is in comments. Also link to our web site for new vehicle reviews, upcoming car shows/cruise-ins and automotive stories of interest.
And here are your car shows/cruise-ins for Oct. 2-4:
OCT. 2 – (CRYSTAL RIVER) CRUISE-IN; Crystal River Plaza, 408 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal River; sponsored by Nature Coast Mustang Club; 6 p.m.; open to all makes/models; visit Nature Coast Mustang Club page.
OCT. 2 – (INGLIS) CRUISE-IN; Brooks Dockside Seafood, 140 Elkins Road, Inglis; 5 to 8 p.m.; open to makes/models; for information, call (941) 920-7302.
OCT. 2 – (KISSIMMEE) PROMENADE RACING CAR & TRUCK SHOW; Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3521 Margaritaville Blvd., Kissimmee; open to all makes, models, years; 5 to 10 p.m.; music by DJ Scotty B and Company; for information, call (407) 338-4811.
OCT. 2 – (KISSIMMEE) FRIDAY NIGHT MUSCLE CAR SHOW & CRUISE; Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway (U.S. 192), Kissimmee; show-quality muscle cars from 1964 and newer — and older hot rods and classics dating up to 1985; $1,000 cash giveaway monthly; begins at 3 p.m. with cruise at 8:30 p.m.; free; for information, call (407) 396-4888.
OCT. 2 – (LAKELAND) CAR SHOW; presented by Lakeland Cruisers; 5 to 8 p.m.; free; open show; door prizes, trophies, 50/50 raffle; 3525 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland; for information, call Latrell Miller at (863) 651-8907.
OCT. 2 – (COCOA) FIRST FRIDAY ROLL-IN; First Baptist Church, 3900 Fay Blvd., Cocoa; 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; free hot dogs/drinks; for information, visit page.
Canceled OCT.. 2 – (LUTZ) CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-IN; presented by Let’s Roll Promotions; Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, 1948 Collier Parkway, Lutz (at Collier Pkwy and State Road 54); 6 to 9 p.m.; no shows in July and August; for information, call Paul Figoni at (813) 468-0277 or email [email protected]
OCT. 2 – (SUMMERFIELD) SUNSET DELIGHTS CRUISE-IN; Sunset Delights, 14651 U.S. Highway 441, Summerfield; 3:30 to 7 p.m.; several food choices and of course ice cream; free; open to all makes, models, classic, custom, modern muscle, special interest cars and trucks; hosted by Sunset Delights and the Asphalt Misfits of North Central Florida; for information, call David at (954) 562-7139 or email [email protected]
OCT. 3 – (KISSIMMEE) SATURDAY NIGHT CLASSIC CAR SHOW & CRUISE; Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway (U.S. 192), Kissimmee; show-quality 1985 and older hot rods, street rods, and antiques; begins at 1 p.m. with cruise at 8:30 p.m.; free; $1,000 cash giveaway monthly; for information, call (407) 396-4888.
OCT. 3 – (KISSIMMEE) SHOW CAR SATURDAY NIGHTS; open to all makes, models to be displayed along Margaritaville Boulevard; 4 to 8 p.m.; Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3521 Margaritaville Blvd., Kissimmee; for information, call (407) 338-4811.
OCT. 3 – (PENSACOLA) CRUISE IN; presented by Panhandle Cruisers; Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, 9002 Pensacola Blvd., Pensacola; 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.; open to all makes, models and years; music, 50/50, door prizes; for information, visit page.
OCT. 3 – (ST. PETERSBURG) CARS OF COURSE; 7489 Fourth St., N., St. Petersburg; starts at 7 a.m.; open to all makes/models; free; visit Car Show Larry page.
OCT. 3 – (BELLEVIEW) FREE CRUISE-IN; Kent Furniture, 441 Belleview; 5 to about 7:30 p.m.; hosted by Twilight Cruisers Florida; People’s Choice trophies, free giveaway, music, food truck; for information, call (352) 347-4496, visit Twilight Cruisers on facebook
OCT. 3 – (CLERMONT) WHEELS AT THE BEE; cruise-in at Bee RV Resort, 20260 U.S. 27, Clermont; 4 to 7 p.m.; open to hot rods, customs, muscle/sports/antique cars and specialty vehicles; music provided by Wheelin’ And A Rockin; for information, call Sam at (352) 449-9732.
OCT. 3 – (DAYTONA BEACH) CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-IN; Daytona Flea & Farmers Market (located in west parking lot), 1425 Tomoka Farms Road, Daytona Beach; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; DJ Frank Roberts; free; visit the page.
OCT. 3 – (DAYTONA BEACH) CAR SHOW; One Daytona Victory Circle, One Daytona Blvd., Daytona Beach; 3 to 6 p.m.; free; organized by East Coast Cruisers Car Club; for information, visit East Coast Cruisers Car Club on facebook.
OCT. 3 – (DUNEDIN) CARS & COFFEE; VFW Post #2550, 360 Douglas Ave., Dunedin; cruise-in any time between 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.; open to all makes, models; free coffee, donuts; kitchen opens at 8 a.m. for hot breakfast; all proceeds benefit the post; for information, call (727) 733-6101.
OCT. 3 – (ENGLEWOOD) DEARBORN STREET CRUISE; all year long; free; 1 to 6 p.m.; 370 W. Dearborn St., Englewood; door prizes, 50/50, games, music by Tom’s Traveling Tunes; call (941) 815-6204.
OCT. 3 – (JACKSONVILLE) CRUISE-IN; presented by North Florida Domestic Car Club; Culhane’s Irish Pub, 9720 Deer Lake Court, Jacksonville; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to all car models, makes; free; for information, email [email protected]
OCT. 3 – (LAKE WALES) CRUISE-IN; Dyer Kia Lake Wales, 23280 U.S. 27, Lake Wales; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; free; open to all years, makes/models; raffles, 50/50; presented by Wheels for Charities; call (863) 274-1982.
OCT. 3 – (NEWBERRY) GAINESVILLE CARS AND COFFEE; Tioga Town Center, 12921 S.W. First Road, Newberry; 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.; free; for information, visit their page.
OCT. 3 – (ORANGE PARK) BIG DAWGS’ CRUISE-IN; organized by Clay County Cruzers; Big Dawgs’ Sports Restaurant, 1330 Blanding Blvd., No. 135, Orange Park; free; for information, visit their page.
OCT. 3 – (SARASOTA) CRUISE-IN; Ho***rs, 6507 Tamiami Trail S., Sarasota; 5 to 8 p.m.; trophies, prizes and 15 percent discount; call Gaye at (941) 371-1061.
OCT. 3 – (LUTZ) CAFFEINE & CLASSICS; Streetside Classics, 4610 Pet Lane, Lutz; 9 a.m. to noon; for information, visit their page.
OCT. 3 – (KISSIMMEE) 21st ANNUAL VETTEFEST; Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway (U.S. 192), Kissimmee; celebrate America’s favorite muscle car and cruise down Old Town’s Main Street; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free; for information, call (407) 396-4888.
OCT. 3 – (NEW PORT RICHEY) CAR SHOW & MARKET; open to all makes/models, Jeeps, bikes; Our Lady Queen of Peace, 4350 High St., New Port Richey; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $15 entry; live music, trophies; for information, call Laura or Chad at (813) 476-5266.
OCT. 3 – (DOVER) DOVER ROD RUN CAR SHOW & PINEWOOD DERBY; organized by First Baptist Church, 3223 Gallagher Road (1/4 mile north of Martin Luther King Jr.), Dover; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free car show; also, there is a cookout, bluegrass jam and Pinewood Derby; for information, call (813) 719-2273.
OCT. 3 – (TRINITY) CAR SHOW & COMMUNITY VENDORS MARKET; open to all makes/models; Generations Christian Church, 1540 Little Road, Trinity; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $20 per vehicle, free for non-judged cars; food trucks, live music; for information, call TJ Lombardo at (727) 418-1711.
OCT. 3 – (NORTH FORT MYERS) CARTOBERFEST 2; Lochmoor Plaza, 4150 Hancock Bridge Parkway, North Fort Myers; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to several vehicle classes; $25 pre-registration at their web site or $30 at door; for information, call Bryan Chilton at (239) 218-2041 or email [email protected]
OCT. 4 – (KISSIMMEE) IMPORT CAR SHOW; 4 to 9 p.m.; Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway (U.S. 192), Kissimmee; for information, call (407) 396-4888.
OCT. 4 – (APOLLO BEACH) ROAMIN’ OLDIES CLUB CAR SHOW; Mira Bay Village at Harbor Village Lane, Apollo Beach; 1 to 5 p.m.; free; rain date is second Sunday; door prizes, 50/50, Cruiser Of The Month award and fun for all kinds of car enthusiasts; '50s, '60s and '70s music provided by DJ Joey Ferrante; for information, call Frank at (813) 671-1932.
OCT. 4 – (BRADENTON) CUSTOM CAR SHOW; Peppercorns, 7175 State Road 70 E., Bradenton; free; email [email protected]
OCT. 4 – (HOLLYWOOD) DREAM CAR CRUISE; downtown Hollywood; open to all makes/models; 2000 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; several trophies; $25 registration; for information, visit page.
OCT. 4 – (BROOKSVILLE) SUMTER SWAP MEETS; Florida Classic Park, 5360 Lockhart Road, Brooksville; no shows in July and August; auto swap meets, car corral, car show; door prizes, giveaways; for information, call (229) 507-3458.
OCT. 4 – (WESLEY CHAPEL) CARS & COFFEE; Jacobs Mitsubishi, 5303 Eagleston Blvd., Wesley Chapel; presented by Automotive Syndicate Society; 10 a.m.; free; pre-register at their page.
Old Town Promenade at Sunset Walk Experience Kissimmee, Florida Jacobs Mitsubishi
