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WE WILL RUN THE CAR SHOW THE WAY CAR PEOPLE THINK IT SHOULD BE RUN!
As you can see if you checked on our main site under the "Events" then the "Events Recap" buttons, our Club is a very active Club when it comes to attending shows etc. We talk to a lot of other Car Show attendees, and we find out what they do & don't like about a lot of different shows, & because of this we feel we have gotten a good handle on what a really great show should be like. Below are some of the high points:
  • We offer preferencial treatment to those vehicles that pre-register. In addition to the $5.00 savings, we issue you your "show number" when we receive your paid pre-registration. (1st in each class gets #101 and so forth) Also, you come in on a separate line at the gate where you will receive a packet with everything in it (Window Card already filled out, pre-deposited door prize ticket, dash plaque, ballot and map), so you won't even have to go to the registration table. 
  • We have a classes for "Tuner Cars"  and "Lowriders" because we feel that our hobby needs an injection of youth, and the Tuners & Lowriders of today will be the Street Rodders of tomorrow. 
  • We have motorcycle classes 
  • We'll get vehicles in quickly, no sitting in lines fooling with registration forms etc. Get in, Get Classed, Get Parked and then handle registration!
  • Keep dust  to a minimum. Show vehicles all come in on an asphalt road.
  • All Show Cars are parked on grass
  • 98 Class awards- 31 classes with 1st through 3rd awarded in ALL classes. None of this "only 2 awarded in a small class"!  (Only 2 vehicles in the class? Then you both get one)   
  • Special & Choice trophies, Best of Show (participant, spectator) Over 100 Trophies in all.
  • No "For Sale" signs will be allowed in any vehicles except vehicles in the "Car Corral". The Car Corral will be a total charge of  $20.00. Driver & Passenger is included in the price.  
  • A pancake breakfast will be available from 8:00 - 10:30, as well as hamburgers, brats, polish, corn dogs,  tacos, enchilladas, cheese curds, mini donuts, pork chops, ice cream and popcorn all day.
  • Have things going on to give people something to occupy their time when all the "show stuff" has been handled. See the "Entertainment" page
  • Start trophy presentation "On Time", and try to avoid a "chatty" presenter so we just  "Git 'er Dun!".

If you have other ideas you'd like to share with us let us know CarShowInfo@TheSummerSpectacular.com

WE WILL RUN OUR CRAFT FAIR THE WAY CRAFTERS THINK IT SHOULD BE RUN!

Again, because our Club attends so many shows, we end up going to many that have a Craft Fair going on. The members (usually the gals) that go to the fairs, have strong opinions as to what they do or don't like about them, and what's good for the customers is usually good for the crafters as well. We have noted a few things below:

  • Show hours will be 8:00am - 3:00pm
  • + Only true jewelry booths will be allowed to sell jewelry. No jewelry will be allowed in other booths. This is to cut down on the amount of "jewelry people"
  • We will have coffee & doughnuts/rolls for sale starting at about 6:00am till they're gone
  • Friday afternoon/evening setup 3:00pm - 8:00pm - AND we allow setup from 6:00am - 7:45am on the day of the show 
  • Camping allowed right on the Fairgrounds for those coming from long distances, that may want to come Friday. For camping rates see the bottom of this page. 
  • Have other entertainment to bring in the general public, which is in addition to all the hundreds of car people that are already at the show. See the "Entertainment" page.
  • Provide indoor AND outdoor spaces. Some crafts use sunlight &/or a breeze to really show how they work. (Suncatchers, wind chimes, whirlygigs  etc)
  • Have wide enough aisles so people can move comfortably from booth to booth.
  • Allow customers to bring their vehicle up to the building for loading large purchase....  and 
  • Allow only one Rep/Consultant from the Direct Marketing Businesses (Creative Memories, Pampered Chef etc)

If you have other ideas you'd like to share with us let us know. CraftFairInfo@TheSummerSpectacular.com

WE WILL RUN OUR SWAP MEET THE WAY SWAPPERS THINK IT SHOULD BE RUN!
Once more, because our Club attends so many shows, we end up going to many that have a Swap Meet going on. In addition, a lot of members attend the other large swap meets throughout the summer, finding out how the swappers like things done. So we have a few thoughts on this as well:
  • We have a Car Corral by the Swap Meet. $20 includes Car and 2 people
  • NO space limitations (within reason) we will park you nose to tail for quick and easy in & out (like at the Roadsters Swap Meet). This provides nice straight rows, so the buyers don't miss an area or row
  • The swap meet is located up by the craft buildings and by the cars so it gets good traffic flow
  • We will provide wide enough aisles so shoppers can move around comfortably
  • We will allow earlier setup. Swap gate will open at 6:00 am with show starting at 8:00
  • We will have coffee & doughnuts/rolls for sale starting at about 6:00am till they're gone.
  • We're hoping to have an ATV & trailer running around to help people haul their treasures to the car/truck. (still working on this)

If you have other ideas you'd like to share with us let us know showinfo@southerncruzers.com

 +   WE HEARD YOU LAST YEAR, & WE'VE RESPONDED!!
We read & discussed the surveys, and we reviewed the comments from 2008, and to make the show better and you even happier, we are responding accordingly.
  • We will have an area you can park with friends if you don't want to register (still pay gate fee)
  • Show cars coming after registration is closed will still be allowed to park with the other show cars or with friends  (still pay gate fee)
  • We will keep the pancake breakfast from 8:00 - 10:30
COMING A LONG WAY?
OVERNIGHT CAMPING IS AVAILABLE RIGHT ON THE FAIRGROUNDS
No preregistration is required, you can register at the Fairgrounds when you get there, although if you will require water & electric at your site, you should contact the Fairgrounds to insure a spot with those amenities.
The Fairgrounds phone number is : 651-463-6900
(VERIFY RATES with the Fairgrounds)
NO water or electric                                 WITH water & electric
There's an RV Dump Station on the grounds (may have fees) There is also porta-pot on the grounds