Coming Soon !
- 24 – 26 July Good Guys Puyallup
- 26 July Mopar Magic Show in Gig Harbor
More information available in our Events and Calendars and section.
If you wish your event publicized or have some news, please drop us a note at cruisinkitsap@gmail.com. Thanks!
Cool Car Cruz July
Yup!, some like it hot, as eighty cars showed up for the Cool Car Cruz on July 21 St. High temps did not seem to dampen the enthusiasm as there were some very interesting Cars. Reports indicate that there was some good Valve Cover Racing also. Thank you Ron for some great Photos.
Elks Show 2026 had an amazing turnout!
From recent reports the show on the 19 th of July recorded a recrord number of entries. I guess they had cars parked everywhere you could imagine. Kudos to the ornanizes for another great event! A special thinks to Ron and Bobby for sending along some great photos!
Buck Lake 2026
There was another great show at Buck Lake this year. A bit of Marine Air setteled into the area so cloudy and cool was early weather report. There were not quite as many cars this year as they ended up on the same day as the Elks Car Show in Bremerton.
Paid Parking comes to Down Town Poulsbo
Currently slated to begin on August first, parking in Downtown Poulsbo is going to cost you. Details below.
Car Show announced for 1 August
The Redeemer Methodist Church has announced a Benefit Car Show for the first of August. Information below.
Local Clubs visit Baypoint
Good Weather, great turnout, music, food and cars! The thank you note signed by the Residents was a very nice touch. In fact one Club discovered a long time memember is now a resident there. We would like to thank the folks at Baypoint for their fine hospitality and hope to see them again next year.
Great turnout for Wheels of Hope in Shelton.
Absolutely perfect Car Show weather greeted all who ventured to Shelton for the Wheels of Hope Car Show.
Accident at Pacific Raceways claims a life!
At 2:08 pm Sundy July fifth, there was a fatal accident at the Sovereign Vintage Car Race at Pacific Raceways in Kent. Two drivers battling for position collided with a car that was disabled off track. One fatality and one injury were reported. Sources tell me that a Formula Car broke down in the Turn 2 area and two other cars came together and left the track striking the disabled car.
Keyport Parade best ever!
There was quite a turnout for the Annual Keyport Fourth of July Parade. The Olympic Vintage Auto Club had about a dozen cars in the Parade. It was short but sweet as many spectators viewed the long procession.
Poulsbo Community Church announces Car Show for 25 July
I have just recieved notice for the Cars and Coffee Car Show at the Poulsbo Community Church on Finn Hill Road. More information below.
Bainbridge Island well attended.
Some might say it was a little chilly but others would call it perfect for the 30 June Cruise In on Bainbridge Island. Everything I heard indicated that everyone had a great time. Thank you Tara for providing some great Photos.
Portland Swap Meet Canceled!
Shocking news from Portland! The Portland Swap Meet held at the Expo center has been cancled! The Swap meet at PIR is slated to happen as scheduled.
Encore Community Car Show in Silverdale well attended.
Threatening skies and bad weather reports may have discouraged a few folks however those who ventured out were treated to perfect Car Show Weather. Goldie Locks could not have been happier!
Kitsap Street Rods visits Brookedale
Its Friday June 26 th and if you listen to the weatherman you are probably going to stay home today. However that was not the case for the folks attending the Car Display at Brookdale today. Yep, it was a little breezy however nothing came out of the Sky but a few odd bits from the trees.
Cool Car Cruise for June was well attended!
Perfict weather and a full Parking Lot were the order of the day as folks gathered at the East Bremerton Lowes Store. It was another amazing turnout for this event.
And we have another great Video from Guns! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DbHR7WDfD/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Pre Fathers Day on the Bay has record breaking attendance!
Reports incicate that this years event in Old Town Silverdale was the largest one ever! Kudos to the Old Timers for their Parking and Traffic Management.
McClouds 2 June, toasty but well attended!
The Themometer topped out around 80 Degrees for the Cruse in at McClouds on Tuesday evening. That did not deter folks from showing up, nearly eighty cars were counted.
Kitsap Street Rods cruises the Canal
Ron, Bob and company got a break from the Weatherman as they rounded Hood Canal on Sunday May 17 th. After a great meal at the Duck it was off to Whitney Gardens where some were seen loading Plants. And a good time was had by all.
LeMay announces Annual Open House!
The annual Lemay Open house is scheduled for 29 August. It is actually two shows in one, one of the largest Car Collections in the Country and the Special Interest Cars that attend the event. Information below.
Cars and Coffee in Olympia
If you find yourself in the Olympia area on Sunday you may want to stop by their Cars and Coffee event. Information below.
Swap Meet Old Iron Park!
Enjoyed our visit to Old Iron Park and their yearly Swap Meet. There was tons of great Man Stuff, glad I brought my Truck!
2026 Bremerton Swap Meet update
Registration is now open for the 2026 Bremerton Auto Swap Meet. This be the last in a long line of Swap Meets hosted by the Olympic Vintage Auto Club. Returning Vendors will have priority until July first to submit full payment.
Raker’s to host Cruise In
On the third Monday of the month the Rakers will be hosting a Cruise In at Olympic Rentals in Hadlock. It will begin at 5 pm and is located just up the street from Ferenos Pizza.
New Custom Lisence Plate available.
A new Custom Lisence Plate celebrating Car Culture and the Lemay Museum is now available. Information and details are listed below.
Tuesday 7 April McCloud’s season opener!
The Weatherman has finally decided to cooperate for the event at McClouds in East Bremerton. There was a great turnout for the first one of the Season!
Kitsap Saddle Club announces 4 th annual Car Show.
It has been confirmed, the date is 28 June.
Car Museum comes to Port Townsend
Come June 11 th, you just might have another reason to head North to Port Townsend. That is when the Kelly Auto Museum is scheduled to open.
Old Timers announce 2026 Event
Its happening again in Port Angeles on July 10-12. See Flyer Below for more info.
Port Gamble confirmed for 26
Andy says its on again for 2026, Flyer Below.
Don’t forget Maynard’s Friday Night Cruises
The weather is beginning to look up as they say. Maynards is beginning its Friday Night Cruises, information below.
Bainbridge announces dates for 2026
I have just received word that the Bainbridge Cruise is on for 2026. Flyer below.
Valve Cover Racing makes a comeback!
Valve Cover Racing was wildly popular a few years back and it has recently enjoyed a local resurgence thanks to the Old Timers Car Club. You can look forward to seeing Valve Cover Racing at the Cool Car Cruise, Pre Fathers Day at the Bay and other local events this year.
Emerald City Hot Rods opens new shop!
Emerald City Hot Rods in offically open in their new 8500 sq ft shop in Port Orchard (9654 Se Southworth Drive). Located in what used to be the old Evergreen Lumber Building, they provide full service Fabrication, Wiring, Chassis development and Upholstery all under one roof!
Hotrods and Hockey event date set.
July eleven is the date set for their 2026 Hotrods and Hockey event to be held in East Bremerton (1950 Homer Jones Drive). We will have more information when their flyer becomes availsble.
Elks Car Show date has changed for 2026
Due to a scheduling conflict the date for the Annual Elks Car Show had been moved from Saturday 18 July to Sunday 19 July.
Old Timers announce their event.
The Old Timers have set a date for their Pre Fathers Day by the Bay event as 13 June. Flyer Below.
A Full House beats a Damp Day!
The Weather on New Years Day was about as bad as you can get without heavy rain. I thought I would crank up the old Buick on the off chance someone might show up for the very first Cruise In of 2026. If I had to choose a word to describe the turnout it might be Ginormous! Nearly every spot in the lot had someone’s ride parked on it! Kudos to all that turned out!
There was a lot of positive Buzz about this event with many folks considering it a Reuinion with a Cruise attached!
Bremerton Swap Meet, one and done!
2026 is slated to be the last year for the Bremerton Auto Swap Meet. Organizers site a decline in Attendance, Vendors and Membership as the primary factors. This event had its humble beginnings over fifty years ago and grew to be one of the largest Automotive Events in the County. Recent years have shown an overall decline in the Hobby, guess we are all getting older.
Racing at Roosevelt Field
I was looking at some old Photographs, courtesy of the good folks at the Kitsap History Museum, when I came across some of Racing at Memorial Field. I did some searching but could find nothing other than the Photos. If there is anyone out there that can point me toward more information, I would really appreciate it! Just drop me a note at cruisinkitsap@gmail.com
Next Generation ?
If you are like me you may be wondering, where is that next generation of Car Guys and Gals coming from? Well the folks at SEMA have also been giving that some thought. They have launched a program called Take a Kid to a Car Show.
You can find out more on their Website https://www.sema.org/take-a-kid-to-a-car-show
Hit the road and ditch the Ethanol
We have all heard the horror stories of the old rides attacked by the addition of Ethanol to Gasoline. It is fixing to get even worse this fall when they add another 5% to the mix! Often attacking the earlier forms of rubber in Fuel Pumps and causing lots of corrosion in vehicles that sit for long periods. Non Ethanol fuel is available if you know where to look for it. Here is a link to the stations that supply non Ethanol fuel in our state. https://www.pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=WA