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HARWINTON, CT – Saturday is shaping up to be the busiest day of the entire car show season. With a flyer for another show popping up on social media this morning, RIDE-CT’s 2025 CT Car Show Calendar now has 13 shows listed for June 21st. With a baker’s dozen of …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

EAST HADDAM, CT – On the surface – and on paper, at least – the first-ever Lexus TX350 is a luxury, three-row utility that slots in between the mid-size RX and more robust, body-on-frame GX. Underneath, however, its more pedestrian Toyota Grand Highlander origins make their way through the cracks …

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 …

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 …

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 …