January
7th Annual Winter Rod and Speed Show is Saturday, January 4th, 2013 from 9 am to 7 pm located at the Linn County Fair and EXPO Center, Albany, Oregon.
Pizza Party! Round Table Pizza on the corner of Gage and Leslie in Kennewick. January 23rd starting at 6PM.
February
Chocolate extravaganza at the Kiona Winery, 44612 N Sunset Rd., Benton City, February 21, 7-9PM. Bring chocolate dessert or candy. Beverages available.
March
Central Washington Custom Car & Cycle Show, Renegade Raceway, Yakima. March 14 - 16, 5PM-9PM Fri., 10AM-9PM Sat., 10AM - 6PM Sun.
St. Patrick's Day Cruz-in, March 15th, 9AM-3PM, Heppner, OR. $20 registration fee, or $15 in advance. Vehicles will be parked and displayed on "Willow Street" between Heppner Family Foods and St. Patrick's Senior Center.
Sunnyside annual high school show and shine fundraiser, March 29th, 10:00AM, Clem Senn football field.
April
Portland Swap Meet, Expo Center, April 4 to April 6, 7am-7pm Fri, 7am-5pm Sat, 8am-1pm Sun. Admission 12yrs and over is $7/day Fri. - Sat., $4 Sun. Ladies free.
Liberty Christian Patriot Car Show, April 25th, Noon - 5:30PM, (show cars can show up at 8AM). Silent auction at 5PM. Show participants can attend a dinner at 6:45PM for $20.
Benton City Show & Shine, April 26th. Kiona-Benton City Middle School. Registration starts at 7AM, opens at 9AM, flag raising at 10AM, awards ceremony at 2:30PM. A pancake and sausage breakfast is available for $5. Vehicle registration is $20.
May
Annual YOCC Swap Meet on May 3rd. Contact John Trumbo at (509) 582-4297.
Richland Life Care Center on May 8th, 11:30 - 2PM, 44 Goethals Dr.
Walla Walla Balloon Stampede, Car and Cycle Show, Saturday May 10th, Fairgrounds, 10AM-4PM.
Classy Chassy Show & Shine, Saturday May 10th, Downtown Kennewick, 8AM-4PM.
Waitsburg Car Show, May 16-17, 8AM - 3PM, Preston Park.
Monroe Swap Meet, Evergreen Fairgrounds, May 17-18, 8AM-5PM. Info 800-645-4997. Reservations (425) 392-3613, Chuck McLeod.
American Reflections car show, May 18th, 9AM - 3PM, Rivard Rd., Moxee park, hwy 24.
Moses Lake Spring Festival Car Show, May 24th, 8AM-3PM, 3rd Ave. and Dogwood.
Ki-Be all school reunion potluck picnic and car show, May 24th, 9AM-3PM, Benton City Community Center. Registration form.
Pacific Northwest Mustang Club show and shine, May 25th, 9AM - 3PM, Howard Amon Park, Richland.
Rosy's Ice Cream & Diner Sock Hop, May 31st, 6 - 9PM, 404 Bradley Blvd., Richland.
June
Pendleton Old Iron Show, June 7-8 at 1205 SW Court Ave., Roy Raley Park next to the rodeo grounds. Lunch and dinner provided to exhibitors. Free admission.
Tentative: Kahlotus Days Car Show, June 7th. Registration 9AM, parade at 10AM, judging 11:30, awards 2PM. For pre-registration and more details, see brochure.
All Wheels Weekend, June 13-15, 8AM-3PM, Dayton, WA.
Yakima Valley Swap Meet, June 14th, 8AM-4PM, 1301 S. Fair Ave., Yakima.
The Red Barn, June 14, 10AM-2PM, 490 Wine Country Rd., Prosser.
Living Room Community Church Car Show, June 16th, 8AM-1PM, 1409 S. Garfield St., Kennewick. Lunch provided.
Royal Columbian Retirement Inn, Ice Cream Social, June 16th, 2PM-4PM, 5615 West Umatilla Ave., Kennewick.
Park View Estates Luncheon, June 20th, 10:30AM-1PM, 7820 West Sixth Ave., Kennewick.
Cool Desert Nights, Richland, June 19-21. Meet at the Williams St. HAPO parking lot Sat. June 22 at 6:30AM.
Rosy's Ice Cream & Diner Sock Hop, June 28th, 6 - 9PM, 404 Bradley Blvd., Richland.
July
Pasco
Independence Day Parade, July 4th, judging at 9:00am, starts at 10:00am. 4th Ave.,
near the courthouse. Pancake breakfast at Memorial Park 7AM-noon. Check-in
7:30AM - 9:30AM. Picnic
after the parade at noon at Mike & Judy Bughi's home, 3505 S. Garfield St.,
Kennewick.
Tri-Cities Retreads Car Show, July 5th, 6AM - 1:30PM, TRAC, 6600 Burden Blvd. Pasco. For more information call 366-4077.
15th Annual Orphan and Discontinued Car Show, July 20th, 9AM-3PM, Awards Ceremony at 2PM, Country Village, Bothell, WA.
Brooks, Oregon Steam-Up. July 26-27 & August 2-3, 7AM - 6PM. $10 entry ($8 seniors). Demos, parade, music, food. Camping available.
Tentative: Priest River Timber Days. July 25th, 6AM - 10PM. Priest River City Park. Parade, Logging Competitions, Arts & Crafts Booths, Kid Games. Food, Show & Shine Car Show, Family Dance, Lawnmower Races & more. For info call (208) 448-2721.
August
Hot Desert Nights at Desert Aire, August 2nd.
6th Annual Show & Shine for Hunger, August 10th, 11AM - 4PM at Columbia Park. $15 entrance fee.
Grandview Chamber of Commerce Car Show, August 9th (tentative), 10AM - 4PM, Country Park Fair Grounds, 812 Wallace Way. $20 entrance fee. Free Yakima Valley Fair tickets.
Benton Franklin County Fair Parade, August 16th, 10AM, Kennewick, on 1st/4th Ave. in the school parking lot. Judging is at 8:15am. Picnic lunch after the parade.
Tentative: Prosser VFW Car and Bike Show, August 23rd, 10AM - 2PM, Prosser VFW. Call Max Mohar at 882-3722 for more information.
36th Annual LeMay Car Show with Auction and Swap Meet, August 30th, 9AM - 5PM. Tour the LeMay family estate.
Seventh annual Bickleton Car Show, July 30th, 9AM-4PM, $10 entry. 25% discount at Alder Creek Pioneer Carousel Museum for all car show participants.
September
States Day Parade in Prosser, Sept. 1st, 8AM-10PM. Judging is at 8:30am. The parade starts at 10am.
Port of Sunnyside Sun Shine Car Show, Sept. 12th, 8AM - noon.
La Villa Espresso Car Show, Sept. 13th, 9AM – 2PM, 5025 N Road 68 Suite I, Pasco, WA
Chenoweth House, Sep 19th, 4:30PM – 6:30PM, 1108 W. 5th Avenue, Kennewick
Goldendale Festival of Wheels, Sept. 20th, 9AM on Main Street. $10
Rollin' on the River Car, Truck & Motorcycle show, Sept. 20th, 2PM - 5PM, Boardman, OR, Marina Park. Live music show runs until 9PM. $10/car registration.
Rosy's Ice Cream & Diner Sock Hop, Sept. 27th, 6 - 9PM, 404 Bradley Blvd., Richland.
Sacajawea Heritage Days, Sept. 27th, Sacajawea Park.
October
Maryhill Museum Car Show. Concours de Maryhill. October 4 - 5th, 10AM-4PM. Dinner.
Athena, Oregon October Fall Festival. October 4th, 10AM - 3PM. Music, vendors, food. $5 entry. 541-566-3861
Charbonneau Retirement Center, Oct 09th, 4PM - 6PM, W. 8264 Grandridge Blvd., Kennewick
46th Annual Monroe Swap Meet, October 11th, 8AM-5PM and October 12th, 8AM-3PM, Monroe, WA, Evergreen Fairgrounds.
City Church - Make-a-Wish Washington Car Show, Oct 11th, 10AM – 4PM, 4623 W. 10th Avenue, Kennewick. Register.
Cold Hands Warm Hearts Car Show, October 19th, Noon to 5PM. 1604 Smitty Blvd, Ritzville. $20 entry includes lunch at Ritz Roadhouse. Proceeds go to Injured War Vets and Safe-Violence Free Schools. 509-257-1102
Vintage Valley Rod Run Show. Zillah, October 19th, Noon to 4PM. 509-452-1037
November
Veterans Day Parade, November 8th, 9:30AM. Staging begins at 8:00AM on Van Giesen between 62nd St. and Grosscup Rd. in West Richland at the Benton REA Community Room. Closing ceremony at Flat Top park.
December
The annual Christmas party is December 17th 5 - 8PM, at the Country Gentleman 9221 W. Clearwater. The buffet will consist of marinated tri tip, herb crusted chicken, scalloped potatoes, grilled vegetables, rolls, coffee and water, at a cost of $13.00 (tax and gratuity included). This is also an election meeting. Bring a ~$10 gift to participate in the gift exchange. We will also be celebrating Bob Rupp’s 100th birthday.