FAIRFIELD, CT – A parking lot at Fairfield University provided the setting today for the Fairfield Car Show, which featured a little bit of everything, including some nice vintage and more current high-end models as well as the usual sizable turnout of old and new Chevrolet Corvettes. There were a …
Read More »Gallery: March Farm Trunk Or Treat Car Show – Oct. 26, 2025
BETHLEHEM, CT – The annual March Farm Trunk or Treat car show has marked the end of the car show season in recent years, and it drew what appeared to be a record number of entries and spectators today to the scenic orchard hilltop. The crowd was rewarded with bright …
Read More »Gallery: Cars for Kids Automobile Show – Oct. 19, 2025
LITCHFIELD, CT – The autumn leaves may be loosing their luster but the classic cars sure shined Sunday at the 12th annual Cars for Kids Automobile Show at Connecticut Junior Republic. RIDE-CT captured photos of some of the entries: — — — — — — — — — — — …
Read More »Gallery: “We’ve Got Your 601” Car Show – Oct. 11, 2025
SIMSBURY, CT – A large turnout today at the “We’ve Got Your 601” Car Show. The purpose was to raise funds to cover medical expenses for Simsbury PD animal control officer Deb Clark, who has stage 4 bile duct cancer. Stage by the Simsbury Police Union, the Hometown Foundation and …
Read More »Gallery: Italian Center Car Show – Oct. 5, 2025
STAMFORD, CT – Has there been a better weekend this year for a car show? The second annual Italian Center Car Show benefited from warm and sunny weather today and drew a strong turnout. What stood out to RIDE-CT – because you don’t see a lot of them – were …
Read More »Gallery: Harwinton Fair Car Show – Oct. 3, 2025
HARWINTON, CT – Spectacular fall weather drew lots of cars and truck to the Harwinton Fair Car Show this evening. Many familiar models from town but also from some other places as well. Being only a couple of miles or so from RIDE-CT’s headquarters, it was only natural to check …
Read More »Gallery: Mum Festival Car Show – September 27, 2025
BRISTOL, CT – Cannot explain why, but only spotted one vehicle that used chrysanthemums as decorations at today’s annual Mum Festival Car Show. That was a shame considering the large number of cars and trucks displayed. Warm, sunny weather brought out a wide variety of entries as well as dozens …
Read More »Gallery: Harvest Cruze – Sept. 21, 2025
WATERTOWN, CT – The annual Harvest Cruze & Marketplace drew a large crowd to Watertown High School on Sunday. Particularly noticeable were a large number of Ford Mustangs and Thunderbirds, but they weren’t the only models that caught the eye. Staged by the Watertown Lions Club and the Watertown Parks …
Read More »Gallery: Fairfield Police Cadet Car Show – Sept. 21, 2025
FAIRFIELD, CT – The first show is always the hardest and its success can best be judged by simply pulling it off, making the inaugural Fairfield Police Cadet Car Show held today at Fairfield Ludlowe High School a success even if the parking lot wasn’t overflowing with show entries. From …
Read More »Gallery: Summer Cruise in Thomaston Packs Downtown
THOMASTON, CT – A gorgeous late summer day meant a huge turnout for the 34th annual Summer Cruise in downtown Thomaston presented by the Thomaston Police Explorers. Not only did the show attract entries from near and far, it also drew many spectators who filled lots away from the show’s …
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