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SUMMARY:Get Reel Outdoor Movies - Cars Movie
DESCRIPTION:Get Reel Outdoor Movies  by Ferndale DDA\nThe event is entirely FREE to you\, your friends and the entire community.   We hope you will join in the activity and enjoy an evening of outdoor entertainment.  Feel free to bring a picnic dinner from a local restaurant or your own pantry\, but NO glass or alcohol is allowed.   \nThe program begins at 8 pm\, the movie rolls at dusk.\nVester Street Businesses will remain OPEN
URL:https://funinthed.com/event/get-reel-outdoor-movies-cars-movie/
LOCATION:Vester Street \, Ferndale\, MI\, 48220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts Theatre & Culture,Car Shows,Family,Free,Outdoor,Summer Festivals
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SUMMARY:Ferndale Dream Cruise 2016
DESCRIPTION:Here’s the Calendar of Events for Ferndale Dream Cruise 2016 \nFERNDALE DREAM CRUISE – THURSDAY\, FRIDAY & SATURDAY\, AUGUST 18\, 19 & 20\nWest Nine Mile Road will feature the Kid’s Play Zone\, Kelly’s Inflatables & Rock Climb\, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum\, food court and merchant vendors\, plus─ live musical sounds from Search Optics Rock’n Live Entertainment stage.\n\nFerndale Dream Cruise – Thursday\, August 18\, 2016:\n \n\n5:30 PM – Full Tilt Band\n7:30 PM – Crewsade Band\n\n\nFerndale Dream Cruise – Friday\, August 19\, 2016:\n \n\n5:30 PM – Lookin’ Back\, a Bob Seger’s Tribute Band\n7:30 PM – American Band\n\n\n\nFerndale Dream Cruise – Saturday\, August 20\, 2016:\n \n\n1:00 PM – Ferndale Community Concert Band\n3:00 PM – City Beat\n5:30 PM – The Favorites\n7:30 PM – Shout!\, a Beatles Tribute Band\n\n\n\nTHURSDAY\, AUGUST 18\, 2016\n \n\nDetroit Public TV special\, “Dream Cruise Road Show”. West Nine Mile Rd.\, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.\nGet Reel Outside Movie Night\, on Vester Street. Begins at dusk.\n\n\nFRIDAY\, AUGUST 19\, 2016\n \n\n16th Annual Ferndale Emergency Vehicle Show. On East Nine Mile Rd.\, 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm.\nOfficial Dream Cruise Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony\, 5:00 pm. On East Nine Mile @ Woodward.\nLights & Sirens Cruise\, 5:30 pm. Starting at East Nine Mile @ Woodward to 11 Mile Rd and back.\nCamp Vester\, on Vester Street. An all-day event.\n\n\n\nSATURDAY\, AUGUST 20\, 2016\n \n\n18th Annual Mustang Alley\, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.\nCamp Vester. On Vester Street. An all-day event.\n\nWhat began in 1995 as a fundraiser to build a kid’s soccer field has become an enormous automotive crowd-pleasure; and the City of Ferndale is proud to be “where the dream began” and the start and finish line of the official cruise route on historic Woodward Avenue. \nsource: ferndaledreamcruise.com
URL:https://funinthed.com/event/ferndale-dream-cruise-2016/
LOCATION:Ferndale\, MI\, 48220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Shows,Family,Summer Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160801
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SUMMARY:Concours d'Elegance of America
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe 2016 Concours d’Elegance of America will be held at The Inn at St. John’s on Sunday\, July 31st. The site offers its handsome grounds for showcasing the invited world-class vehicles as well as a luxury hotel on the premises; it incorporates charming meeting rooms and fine dining facilities. \nThe Inn at St. John’s\, 44045 Five Mile Road\, Plymouth\, MI 48170\nPhone: (248) 643-8645    |    Web site: www.concoursusa.org \n  \n  \nsource: Autopalooza.com
URL:https://funinthed.com/event/concours-delegance-of-america/
LOCATION:The Inn at St. John’s\, 44045 Five Mile Road\, Plymouth\, 48170
CATEGORIES:Car Shows,Summer Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160710
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SUMMARY:All American Cruise
DESCRIPTION:All American Wayne Road Cruise: What else would the tenth largest city in Michigan need. But a top notch car cruise. This year as Westland celebrates it’s 50th Anniversary as a city\, the Wayne Road Cruise has added to multiple events to Celebrate the milestone. \nTravel down 4.6 Miles of road\, through the middle of the commercial district past one of Michigan’s Premier shopping malls\, Westland Mall. Classic cars and hot rods line the streets. And join in at different locations along the way. Including the Wayne Ford Civic League on Wayne Road\, just south of Ford Road where you can find vendors selling food and auto collectible goodies. And then stop in for an evening of fun and a free drive in movie. Showing Speed Racer on a 55 foot movie screen! \nThen for the Historical Buff in us all. Drop by the Westland Historic Village and check out some of the old cars and even a few single cylinder cars. Visit the Eloise Museum display and check out the model t fire truck. \nAnd while you are there\, Maybe you can answer the question\, Did you know you are in a National Heritage Area? \nAlong Wayne Road in Westland (from Joy Rd. to Glenwood.)\nPhone: (734) 658-5296    |    Web site: www.allamericancruise.com \n  \nsource: Autopalooza.com
URL:https://funinthed.com/event/all-american-cruise/
CATEGORIES:Car Shows,Summer Festivals
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SUMMARY:Michigan Rib Fest Independence Day weekend
DESCRIPTION:Metro Times and Ultimate Fun Productions kicks off Michigan Rib Fest Independence Day weekend at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac\, beginning Friday\, July 1 and continuing through Monday\, July 4. The M1 Concourse will play host to the event\, providing a fantastic backdrop for the family-friendly occasion. \nThere will be plenty to see\, do and hear – multiple stages of music\, a kid zone\, a rib cookoff and more – providing entertainment\, food and beverages for all ages. \n“Professionally\, Metro Times and Ultimate Fun Productions have proven over and over again that they understand what people like to do and how to have fun. They take everyone into account\, they’re full of good ideas\, and the events never have problems – people like them. \nThe hours of the festival are:\nFriday July 1st\, 2016 | 5PM – 11PM\nSaturday July 2nd\, 2016 | 12PM – 11PM\nSunday July 3rd\, 2016 | 12PM – 11PM\nMonday July 4th\, 2016 | 12PM – 8PM \nPrices for Entry \n(Includes monster truck shows\, bands\, pig races\, games and many other activities. Food & beverages (beer/cocktails/non-alcoholic) available for purchase\nnot to mention LOTS OF BBQ! \n$3 before 3pm\n$5 after 3pm\n\n**Kids 5 & under are FREE! \nLocation: \n\nM1 Concourse in Pontiac\, MI\n164 South Blvd W\, Pontiac\, MI 48341 \n  \nsource: michiganribfest.com
URL:https://funinthed.com/event/michigan-rib-fest-independence-day-weekend/
LOCATION:M1 Concourse\, 164 South Blvd W\, Pontiac\, MI\, 48341\, United States
CATEGORIES:4th of July,Car Shows,Festivals,Food & Drink,Summer Festivals
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SUMMARY:Sloan Museum Auto Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Sloan Museum Auto Fair is an exciting two-day car show with music\, exhibits\, family fun with activities for kids\, entertainment\, Treasures in the Meadow\, craft vendors\, food vendors\, vehicles for sale\, and 700 or more great automobiles on display! The show is held on the beautiful Flint Cultural Center Campus. All years\, makes\, models and descriptions are welcome so you will see every kind of car and truck you can imagine. We are planning the 2016 show now. As we have updates to the show\, we’ll be sure to post the information here. Check back often and be the first to know. \nDuring the Auto Fair\, Sloan Museum and Buick Gallery will be open to all participants and spectators. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy rare collectable cars\, take pictures\, videos\, and learn about Flint’s historic role in the automotive industry. Car enthusiasts of all ages\, vendors\, and sponsors will want to be a part of this annual celebration of automobiles! All proceeds from the show go to restoring\, acquiring and maintenance for the Sloan Museum auto collection and archives. \nsource: http://www.sloanautofair.com/
URL:https://funinthed.com/event/sloan-museum-auto-fair/
LOCATION:Sloan Museum\, 1221 East Kearsley s Street\, \, Flint\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Shows,Summer Festivals
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160626
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SUMMARY:17th annual Cruisin' Downriver
DESCRIPTION:The 17th annual Cruisin’ Downriver will begin at 10 a.m. June 25\, 2016 and cruise through the cities of Lincoln Park\, Southgate\, Wyandotte\, and Riverview. \nMore than 300\,000 car buffs and enthusiasts are expected to line Fort Street in hope of getting a sneak peek at their dream car. \n  \nThe Mayors’ opening drive will begin and end in Riverview. The Cruise route is from Sibley in Riverview to Warwick in Lincoln Park. Cars can enter the Cruise route from any cross street. \nThere is no registration fee for the cruise itself. \nPreferred access to the cruise route is Southfield Freeway\, but other access will be permitted. \nEach city on the route will enforce a strict code of conduct to ensure public safety; speeding\, drag racing\, hole shots or laying rubber will not be tolerated. \nViolators will be ticketed and removed from the cruise. \nUnless otherwise marked\, the two curb lanes of northbound and southbound Fort Street will be designated for the cruise. \nSince Fort Street will remain open for other traffic\, the traffic signals will remain operational and must be observed by all. \n  \n  \nCity Info \nLincoln Park\n\n\n\nFor info about the cruise in Lincoln Park\, please contact the individuals listed:\n\n\nTraffic and public safety\nChief Brian Hawk\n1-734-381-1800\n\n\nParking\nChief Brian Hawk\n1-734-381-1800\n\n\nEvents\nMadhu Oberoi\n1-313-386 -1800 ext 1289\n\n\nSponsorships\nMadhu Oberoi\n1-313-386 -1800 ext 1289\n\n\nServices\n(Vendor licenses and information)\n(Merchandise sales)\n(Food and beverage sales)\n(Other services)\nDonna Breeding\n1-313-386-1800\n\n\n\n  \nSouthgate\n\n\n\nFor info about the cruise in Southgate\, please contact the individuals listed:\n\n\nTraffic and public safety\nThomas Coombs\n1-734-258-3045\n\n\nParking\nThomas Coombs\n1-734-258-3045\n\n\nEvents\nJodi Truel\n1-734-258-3035\n\n\nSponsorships\nJodi Truel\n1-734-258-3035\n\n\nServices\n(Vendor licenses and information)\n(Merchandise sales)\n(Food and beverage sales)\n(Other services)\nJodi Truel\n1-734-258-3035\n\n\n\n  \nWyandotte\n\n\n\nFor info about the cruise in Wyandotte\, please contact the individuals listed:\n\n\nTraffic and public safety\nJamie Pouliot\n1-734-324-4427\n\n\nParking\nJustin Lanagan\, Recreation Department\n1-734-324-4507\n\n\nEvents\nJustin Lanagan\, Recreation Department\n1-734-324-4507\n\n\nSponsorships\nWBAwba@wyan.org\n1-734-324-4514\n\n\nWyandotte Business Association\nWBA wba@wyan.org\n1-734-324-4514\n\n\nServices\n(Vendor licenses and information)\n(Merchandise sales)\n(Food and beverage sales)\n(Other services)\nWyandotte city clerk’s office\n1-734-324-4560\n\n\n\n  \nRiverview\n\n\n\nFor info about the cruise in Riverview\, please contact the individuals listed:\n\n\nTraffic and public safety\nClifford Rosebohm\n1-734-281-4210\n\n\nParking\nClifford Rosebohm\n1-734-281-4210\n\n\n\nTodd Dickman\n1-734-281-4219\n\n\nEvents\nTodd Dickman\n1-734-281-4219\n\n\nSponsorships\nTodd Dickman\n1-734-281-4219\n\n\nServices\n(Vendor licenses and information)\n(Merchandise sales)\n(Food and beverage sales)\n(Other services)\nTodd Dickman\n1-734-281-4219\n\n\n\n\n source: http://www.cruisindownriver.com/
URL:https://funinthed.com/event/17th-annual-cruisin-downriver/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Car Shows,Summer Festivals
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SUMMARY:EyesOn Design Automotive Design Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Vehicles are chosen based on the year’s theme by invitation only\, and between 200 and 300 vehicles are at the show on Father’s Day. In addition\, EyesOn Design features special exhibitions and concept and production vehicles which debuted during the previous year’s auto show circuit\, including ones which were awarded at EyesOn Design at the North American International Auto Show. \nEyesOn Design receives its support from both domestic and foreign vehicle manufacturers\, as well as automotive suppliers and other loyal companies. Judging is facilitated by active and retired exterior and interior designers from leading automotive and supplier companies. \n  \nsource:  www.eyesondesigncarshow.com
URL:https://funinthed.com/event/eyeson-design-automotive-design-exhibition/
LOCATION:Edsel & Eleanor Ford House\, 1100 Lakeshore Drive\, Grosse Pointe Shores\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Shows
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SUMMARY:Motor Muster
DESCRIPTION:Motor Muster\nJoin us to celebrate one of the innovative eras of American automotive history – 1933-1976. The streets of Greenfield Village will be filled with hundreds of classic cars\, vintage trucks\, motorcycles – even a fire engine or two. They’re all here\, from brawny\, muscle cars to the real straight-out-of-the-showroom cars you and your parents grew up with. This year Motor Muster features the American compact car. Stay late for the Saturday evening cruise. \nThe Henry Ford\, 20900 Oakwood Blvd.\, Dearborn\, Michigan 48124-4088\nPhone: (313) 982-6001    |    Web site: www.thehenryford.org
URL:https://funinthed.com/event/motor-muster/
LOCATION:The Henry Ford\, 20900 Oakwood Blvd.\, Dearborn\, MI\, 48124-4088\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Shows,Summer Festivals
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SUMMARY:Eastpointe Gratiot Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Eastpointe Gratiot Cruise\nIn its 18th year\, the Eastpointe Gratiot Cruise embodies the community spirit of celebration of our love affair with the car. The event engulfs the entire week\, featuring cruise nights leading up to the big event as well as the Idol contest on cruise Saturday! All efforts go to benefit local charities. \nEastpointe MI\nPhone: (586) 552-1366    |    Web site: www.cruisin-gratiot.com \n  \n  \nsource: Autopalooza.com
URL:https://funinthed.com/event/eastpointe-gratiot-cruise/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Car Shows,Summer Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160613
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SUMMARY:Firekeepers Casino 400 NASCAR Weekend\, June 10-12 in Brooklyn
DESCRIPTION:FireKeepers Casino 400\nNestled in the lush Irish Hills of Southeastern Michigan\, Michigan International Speedway is the Great Escape\, a venerable NASCAR national park where fans can get away and enjoy the very best in racing and camaraderie. It’s the love of racing and the thrill of a great time for race fans and drivers alike. \nMIS\, 12626 U.S. Highway 12\, Brooklyn\, MI 49230-9068\nPhone: (800) 354-1010    |    Web site: www.mispeedway.com \nsource: Autopalooza.com
URL:https://funinthed.com/event/firekeepers-casino-400-nascar-weekend-june-10-12-brooklyn/
LOCATION:Michigan International Speedway\, 12626 U.S. Highway 12\,\, Brooklyn\, MI\, 49230-9068\, United States
CATEGORIES:Car Shows,Summer Festivals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160229
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SUMMARY:America's Greatest Hot Rod Show - Detroit Autorama
DESCRIPTION:America’s Greatest Hot Rod Show – Detroit Autorama \n\n64th Annual Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama  Presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts at COBO CENTER\n  \nFriday\, February 26 – Noon to 10 p.m. \nSaturday\, February 27 – 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. \nSunday\, February 28 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. \nOver 800 of the Most Beautiful and Outrageous Hot Rods\, Customs\, Trucks and Motorcycles From Across America and the World  And A Special Live Concert Saturday Night with Danny “The Count” Koker and the Band “Count’s 77” \n Show Begins With Outdoor “Street Outlaws” Burn Out Demo\n   \nThe 64th Annual Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama is revved up and ready to roar into Cobo Hall on February 26 – 28\, 2016. Billed as America’s greatest hot rod show\, Detroit Autorama will feature not only 800 of the most amazing chopped\, channeled\, dumped and decked\, hot rods and custom cars in the world\, but a special Saturday night concert by History Channel star Danny “The Count” Koker from the show “Counting Cars” and his band “The Count’s 77”. The concert will be at 7 p.m. \n“We are delighted to bring live music back to the main stage at Autorama with Danny “The Count” Koker. This is a unique opportunity to combine the world of rock and roll and car culture via one of the most popular car culture TV stars. It’s a once in a lifetime Autorama experience\,” said Peter A. Toundas\, President and Owner of Championship Auto Shows Inc. “We are always striving to bring new excitement to Autorama along with the most spectacular showing of performance cars anywhere in the country. We know our show goers will love this year’s amazing Autorama.” \nAdding additional excitement to this year’s Autorama is the live burn out and wheel stand demonstration by the Farmtruck and AZN’s Vehicles from Discovery TV’s “Street Outlaws” TV show on Friday\, February 26\, at the corner of Washington Blvd at Jefferson at 11:45 a.m. in front of Cobo Hall. All of downtown Detroit will know that Autorama has arrived when the screeching burn out echoes through the streets of downtown Detroit. \nThis super buffed\, turbo charged Detroit tradition is one of the largest and oldest hot rod-custom car show in North America. It attracts visitors from across the U.S. and the globe. The calling card of this renowned show is the presentation of the Ridler Award\, the most coveted award in hot rodding. For 53 years the auspicious award has been presented to the most outstanding new custom car\, shown for the first time anywhere. Because of this distinction\, the show attracts the finest custom car builders in North America to unveil their amazing vehicles for the first time at the famous show. \n“It’s extremely gratifying that Detroit Autorama is the home of America’s most important hot rod award.”said Toundas. “This is the motor city and Detroit is where hot rod\, custom car shows started so we make every effort to let everyone know about this important heritage.” \nDetroit Autorama is the annual winter ritual that brings the most devout gear heads and just plain curious folks\, up close and personal\, with the autos that appear in hot rod and custom car magazines. The cars\, brought by backyard car jockeys as well as the top customizers in the country\, compete for top awards in numerous classes. These auto gems vie for awards and prizes in the Summit Racing Equipment Show Car Series. In addition Autorama participants vie for the prestigious Ridler Award for the best vehicle first time shown\, sponsored by Chevrolet Performance. Some 30 cars that qualify to be judged for the Ridler are pared down to the Pirelli Great 8. Each great 8 finalist is awarded a check for $1\,000. It all culminates with the announcement of the Ridler Award Winner who receives $10\,000  cash plus a custom trophy and jacket.. \nAutorama History \n  \nThe first Detroit Autorama took place 64 years ago at the University of Detroit Field House as a fundraiser for Michigan Hot Rod Association’s efforts to build the legendary Detroit Dragway. Over the years it moved to the Michigan State Fairground and the Detroit Artillery Armory before coming to Cobo Center as its first paid public show in 1961! In the years since\, the show has grown and has earned a stellar reputation as the leading hot rod-custom car show in the nation. \n  \nAutorama Hosts Ridler’s Ball \nAutorama\, will kick off with a stellar Friday night\, February 26 event called the “Ridler’s Ball\,” at Cobo Hall\, presented by Chevrolet Performance. Created during the 50th Anniversary of Autorama\, the event was such a rousing success that organizers responded by making it an annual event. The roster of more than 1\,000 attendees include a who’s who of the hot rod-custom car world across North America \nAutorama Extreme\, The Show Within a Show \nOne of the most popular additions to Autorama is Autorama Extreme covering the entire 100\,000 sq feet of Cobo Center’s lower level. It features more than 200 traditional rods\, customs and bobber bikes inspired by the 1950s. Now in its 10thyear\, Autorama Extreme continues to grow every year and is getting rave reviews. A show within a show\, it also features continuous entertainment by Rockabilly Bands and the Miss Autorama Retro Pin Up Girl Contest that takes place on Saturday\, February 27 at 3 p.m.  It’s presented by Vinsetta Garage. \n  \nMore Autorama Features \nBack upstairs\, additional features of the 64th Annual Detroit Autorama include a special display of some of the most beautiful Concept Cars of the Past andCavalcade of Customs – a 10 car exhibit of specially invited customs\, as well as the Autorama Preservation Award Winner –presented by Steele Rubber Products \nReturning this year is the extremely popular Autorama Student Career Day\, introduced nine years ago. This year more than 3\,000 high school and trade school automotive students from nearly 50 Michigan schools will converge on Autorama on Friday\, February 26 for morning presentations by key hot rod builders and industry leaders to learn about career opportunities in this growing field. After hearing from industry leaders\, students will have the opportunity to visit the show and view the millions of dollars worth of show cars. \nThe Motor City Mavens 2016 Auto Art Panel Jam and Charity Auction benefiting Leader Dogs for the Blind will be presented by WRIF. More than 200 of the most outrageous pinstripers from across the country will be in Detroit during all three days of Autorama to apply their artistry to items of every variety. They will demonstrate for the crowds and auction the items throughout the event with all proceeds going to Leader Dogs for the Blind. Demonstrations are ongoing. The live auction times are Friday\, February 26 at 4 p.m.; Saturday\, February 27 at noon\, 3 p.m.\, 6 p.m. and Sunday\, February 28 at noon and 3 p.m. \nOther features at this year’s Autorama include the 24th Annual Toy-A-Rama and the Pedal Car Challenge presented by Summit Racing Equipment \nAppearances on the Celebrity Stages: \n  \nThese special guest will meet and greet visitors and sign autographs: \nFarmtruck and AZN from Discovery Channel’s Street Outlaws\, Friday\, February 26 from 12 to 5 p.m. \nOlivia Holt\, “Lindsay Watson” from Disney’s TV Show  “I Didn’t Do It\,”Saturday\, February 27\, from 1 to 3 and 4 to 6 p.m. \nHorny Mike from History Channel’s “Counting Cars” TV Show on Sunday\, February 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. \nWWE Super Star Daniel Bryan on Sunday\, February 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. \n  \n  \nAUTORAMA AT COBO CENTER HOURS \nFriday\, February 26\, Noon to 10 p.m. \nSaturday\, February 27\, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. \nSunday\, February 28\, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. \nADMISSION \nAt Gate: Adults – $19 \nChildren 6 to 12 years – $6 \nChildren 5 and under free \nDISCOUNT TICKETS are available at O’REILLY AUTO PARTS \nDiscount tickets are: General Admission – $17\, Children 6 – 12 – $5 \nGroup tickets are also available \nFor more information call 248-373-1700 \nGo to www.autorama.com for up to the minute information and last minute changes. \nAutorama is produced by Championship Auto Shows\, Inc. \nand hosted by Michigan Hot Rod Association
URL:https://funinthed.com/event/americas-greatest-hot-rod-show-detroit-autorama/
LOCATION:COBO CENTER\, Detroit\, 48226
CATEGORIES:Car Shows,Family,Kids,Winter Festivals
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