COLEBROOK, CT – The third annual Pups & Pints Car Show benefitting the non-profit Food Banks for Pets was staged Sunday under a cloudy sky at Norbrook Farm Brewery in Colebrook. Classic car owners brought their dogs and strolled the scenic hilltop setting on Father’s Day. Turnout was down from …
Read More »Pups & Pints Car Show Still On, Norbrook’s Owner Explains Decision to End Thursday Cruise Nights
COLEBROOK, CT – The third annual Pups & Pints Car Show scheduled for Sunday afternoon at Norbrook Farm Brewery will go on as planned but the organizer is now worried that the brewery’s abrupt decision Friday to end weekly cruise nights due to excessive noise may adversely impact attendance. “I …
Read More »Norbrook Farm Brewery Abruptly Ends Cruise Nights Due to Noise
COLEBROOK, CT – In a decision announced this evening, Norfolk Farm Brewery has abruptly ended “structured cruise nights” on Thursdays due to excessive noise by some of the classic car and truck owners who visited the quiet country setting. “It’s not worth upsetting neighbors who work hard, come home to …
Read More »Gallery: Connecticut Seaport Car Club Show (with Video) – June 8, 2025
FAIRFIELD, CT – The ninth annual Connecticut Seaport Car Club Antique and Classic Car Show was staged today at Fairfield Ludlowe High School. There was a large turnout of vehicles and spectators, and this one displayed a bit more spit and polish than many others. It was filled with shiny …
Read More »Gallery: Barnum Festival Car Show (with Video) – June 1, 2025
MONROE, CT – With shows at other locations dealing with soggy footing today because of Saturday’s rain, the annual Barnum Festival Car Show had an advantage by being staged on pavement. Consequently, it experienced a strong turnout. RIDE-CT spent hours at the show, admiring the entries and chatting with owners, …
Read More »Gallery: Torrington Lions Club Car Show – May 30, 2025
TORRINGTON, CT – The forecast this morning suggested possible rain by late afternoon, but the Torrington Lions Club decided to roll the dice and hope for a dry evening for its annual downtown car show. Some owners and spectators may have stayed away, but those who attended this evening were …
Read More »Gallery: Royals’ Garage Car Show (with Video) – May 25, 2025
LAKEVILLE, CT – The main straightaway at Lime Rock Park racetrack provided the setting for Sunday’s annual Royals’ Garage Car Show. While clouds and a few raindrops hurt attendance, there were still some interesting models to peruse by both young and old. RIDE-CT gathered some photos and produced a video …
Read More »Gallery: Heavy Hitter Mafia Car Show at Southington Drive-In – May 24, 2025
PLANTSVILLE, CT – The annual Heavy Hitter Mafia Car Show was barely an hour old this afternoon when a downpour struck, which prompted some show cars to scatter. Nonetheless, the turnout at the Southington Drive-In was good and the show displayed a wide variety of vehicles – new and old …
Read More »Gallery: Easton Show Has Hill Climb Demonstration (with Video) -May 24, 2025
EASTON, CT – The course wasn’t challenging, just an uphill section of a side street that had been blocked off, but the hill climb demonstrations at today’s Sport Hill Race – Hill Climb Demonstration & Antique Car Show at the town library here had spectators whipping out their cell phones …
Read More »Branford Gets First Vinfast EV Dealer in New England
BRANFORD, CT – Temporary banners on the exterior of the auto dealership at 150 North Main St. will soon be replaced by more permanent signage, but Premier Vinfast is already selling new EV models that are made in Vietnam. The store quietly launched in late December. When RIDE-CT visited this …
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