Pomona
Swap Meet
The West
Coast's Largest, held at the Pomona, CA Fairplex.
The Pomona Swap Meet &
Car Show is a one day event held at Fairplex in the city of Pomona. Rain or Shine
the event runs from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. For the best shopping and auto viewing, it
is recommended to arrive early; remember "early bird gets the worm." Spectators
enter through Gate 17 which is located on Fairplex Drive, north from Interstate
10. Fairplex charges a parking fee of $6 per vehicle. General admission is $8
per person, cash only! Children 12 and under are admitted free.
www.pomonaswapmeet.com
For 24hr information
call (714) 538-7091, or E-Mail questions@pomonaswapmeet.com
CRUISE
NIGHTS
Blast from the Past, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesdays through Sept. 1, Over 125 classic
cars and motorcycles on display as well as music, food and vendor booths. Third
Avenue (from G to E Streets), Chula Vista. Free to show pre-1977 cars and trucks.
Information: (619) 422-1982 or www.chulavistaevents.org.
8123 Miralani Drive (off Miramar Road). Big screen viewing of the
game with dinner, drinks, Charger girl autographs and a 10-minute kart race for
$40. Information and reservations: Megan, (858) 586-7500, Ext. 204 or email, megan@miramarspeedcircuit.com.
Monday
Night Car Club, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, VFW Hall, 12650 Lindo Lane, next to Lindo
Lake Park, Lakeside. Information: (619) 687-3602 or www.mncc.cc
East County Cruisers, 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Pancake House Restaurant, 1000 N. Second
St., El Cajon. Information: (619) 258-1604.
Classic Malt Shop, 6 to 9 p.m. Fridays, 3615 Midway Drive, Loma Portal. Cars from
the '50s and older. Information: (619) 226-1600.
Saturday Morning Diner Cruise, 7 to 9 a.m., 5 & Diner, Ynez Road, Temecula
(just south of Winchester Road at the Promenade Mall). Casual gathering. Information:
(909) 699-1876.
Time Travelers Cruisin' Association, 8 to 9:30 a.m. Sundays, Carlsbad Company
Stores, Carlsbad (Interstate 5 to Palomar Airport Road, east). Information: (760)
966-1952.
Cruise Nite Ramona/Car Show, 5 to 7 p.m. Sundays, Denny's restaurant, 1946 Main
St. (end of state Route 67). Drawing for prizes, favorite of show award. Information:
Garry Saylor, (760) 789-0513.
Chicken Pie Diner, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through October; 14727 Pomerado Road
(Target center), Poway. Music, drawings, "Favorite of Show" award and
free raffle tickets to cruisers. Information: (858) 748-2445.
I-HOP, Thursday nights, Mira Mesa Blvd. Information: (858) 693-3916.
Cajon Classic Cruise, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 29, along East Main
Street at Prescott Promenade, downtown El Cajon. Presented by the El Cajon Community
Development Corp., the cruise features more than 500 classic, custom and hot rod
cars in a street festival setting. Free to show and view. Trophies awarded in
25 categories. Information: (619) 401-8858 or www.downtownelcajon.com.
California
Rods Twilight Cruise, 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Dec. 3, Wally Parks NHRA
Motorsports Museum, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona. Rods, customs, classics and
muscle cars; no charge to show or view; parking at Gate 1B on McKinley Avenue.
Proceeds benefit the museum, which houses 60 cars and a wealth of automotive racing
history. Information: (909) 622-2133.
Boll Weevil and Chief Auto Parts, 6 to 8 p.m. last Tuesday of the month, 169 S.
Rancho Santa Fe Road, San Marcos. Pre-1972 cars. Information: (760) 471-0692.
Great
Autos of Yesteryear, 6:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, Old Mill Cafe, North
Park. Gay-friendly club for owners and those who appreciate vintage autos. Information:
(619) 660-0210.
Beef 'n' Bun Cruise Night, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. first Saturday of the month, 2477
Fletcher Parkway, El Cajon. Information: (619) 465-0767.
Siggy's Car Cruise, 3 to 6 p.m. second Saturday of the month, 26820 Jefferson
Ave., Murrieta. Free entry; 15 trophies. Information: (909) 302-0691.
Saturday Nite Invite, hot rods and classics, 1976 and older, presented by Clairemont
Neighborhood Cruisers and Woodies Chili Dogs, 5 to 8 p.m., second Saturday of
the month through Oct. 11, 4250 D Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Clairemont Town Square
Shopping Center. Information: (858) 270-6412 or www.clairemonttownsquare.com
