29th Annual Downtown Plaza Car Show & Summer Cruise Night
Sat, Jun 14 , 2025 8:00am - 9:00pm
Central Park plaza, Jacksonville, IL, USA, Jacksonville, IL 62650
The Annual Downtown Plaza Car Show & Summer Car Cruise Night: A gathering of car enthusiasts showcasing classic & custom vehicles, with live music, food vendors, & family activities, celebrating automotive culture & community camaraderie.
The Annual Downtown Plaza Car Show and Summer Car Cruise Night brings together car enthusiasts for a showcase of classic and custom vehicles. Attendees can admire the meticulously restored vehicles, enjoy live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. It's a beloved community event that celebrates automotive culture and fosters a sense of camaraderie among participants and spectators alike.
Please note that the Car Show & Car Cruise will take place at two venues. The Judged Car Show will be held from 8am – 3pm in Downtown Jacksonville and will feature live music, food vendors, crafts, swap meets and much more! The Car Cruise is from 5:00PM - 9:00PM at 842 West Morton Avenue. All vehicles are welcome to join the cruise at no cost!
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