New England Camaro 5 Cruise-In Dates & Locations

[One-Bad-ZL1]

Before there’s any booing of anything, it’s in Chicopee because we have a member who offered the use of a facility he has access to, to the camaro club for FREE and it was the most central free facility being offered. This member also arranged the food beer and some entertainment for a price we normally pay just to enter a car show.

So keeping that in mind, if there is another idea meeting that criteria and you’re willing to pick what Joe does to pull this event off, then by all means please speak up.

This took the place of the Rhode Island Chevy Owners Association show which ran into problems and this became our new annual gathering. Hopefully now that you know some history you’ll hold off on the booing and look forward to this as I will look forward to meeting some old friends and making some new ones!

[Red Devil's Rebel]

Hey Jay!

Yeah, I do remember hearing about the very generous member who makes this meet possible... I was totally jokingly "boo-ing" (unfortunately the joking part didn't translate, should've used more "smilies", lol) - basically 'cause while the event sounds fun and I'm sure I would have a great time, I just haven't been able to convince my lazy ass to drive 2 hours each way to western/central Mass, lol

I do apologize, didn't mean to offend, sorry my comments didn't come across as I intended
I guess upside is that now any new people who read your post now also the story and reasoning behind the NEC5 meet up & all the work and donations that go into putting it on.

[Evil-Bee-NH]

It's not the venue or distance that had people upset in fact joe did an awesome job. There are a few things and they don't pertain to everyone jay and I'm saying this so there is no weird they just don't like us excuses being thrown around. First year i had no issue going i think the gathering itself was awesome but the process for voting seemed very shakey at best. 1st time issues i understand that so does everyone else.

Aside from trying to save money for CF7 in july i didn't go simply because the food the first year was a joke. I'm not judging the whole pig thing when we were expecting other things that was a bit upsetting but that didn't do it for me. The poorly cooked and run process for burgers and hot dogs was at best deplorable. I think my group had 1 decently cooked hot dog out of the 6 of us all the burgers weren't fully cooked some were even still frozen in the middle. So i can't say things were or were not improved the 2nd year but one of the group a new camaro owner did go and he experienced exactly what some of us have with the CT crew.

This isn't all of you by any stretch but the good majority shut anyone they don't care for or know out and act like the CT stereotype you hear everywhere. It's no wonder some were kicked from the NY clubs... It's the all inclusive good old boy mentality most of the group displays that pisses us off and don't underestimate, i know my don't give a shit attitude pisses others off plenty but i don't treat anyone like garbage or like they don't exist unless we've had issues. Especially the newer younger crowd wether they drive a V8, V6 or I4 across any generation, the group just isn't very inviting as a whole i could speak of other times and incidents but frankly it's a huge dick size contest for who's better these days.

Some guys won't even go to a show if there's no trophy or if they don't think they can win one. I've basically decided to do C&C and racing less bullshit and people go to have fun and chill from the start.

[Happy_Dan]

Listen to Scott Settlemire gang. Camaro means friend. Sheesh, it's amazing how even all of us with a common interest and love of the Camaro have these issues. You would think it's the government. LOL.

For the record, I like everyone and just wish I had more time to attend the events. Life has been the way the last two years. But my garage is done, so come by to work on cars anytime. I am not cooking though. LOL

[Bud 1LE 2SS RS]

Originally Posted by Happy_Dan

Listen to Scott Settlemire gang. Camaro means friend. Sheesh, it's amazing how even all of us with a common interest and love of the Camaro have these issues. You would think it's the government. LOL.

For the record, I like everyone and just wish I had more time to attend the events. Life has been the way the last two years. But my garage is done, so come by to work on cars anytime. I am not cooking though. LOL

Agree with yah Dan. Haven't been to any of these due to other plans but I heard Joe has done a good job and also agree with Jay it takes a few of these get together to make it all good for everyone.

[chevyracingfan]

Originally Posted by Happy_Dan

Listen to Scott Settlemire gang. Camaro means friend. Sheesh, it's amazing how even all of us with a common interest and love of the Camaro have these issues. You would think it's the government. LOL.

For the record, I like everyone and just wish I had more time to attend the events. Life has been the way the last two years. But my garage is done, so come by to work on cars anytime. I am not cooking though. LOL

sound good dan I got basement full of parts

[Kopterman]

Hey Kevin. Where are all the Event listings for MA, CT, and RI?

[Evil-Bee-NH]

Originally Posted by Kopterman

Hey Kevin. Where are all the Event listings for MA, CT, and RI?

People haven't linked any.

[Red Devil's Rebel]

Originally Posted by Kopterman

Hey Kevin. Where are all the Event listings for MA, CT, and RI?

Hi Brian!

Kevin has been updating post #1 on this thread as news comes in of dates for the 2018 season. If you hear of anything, let him know... and keep checking back, I'll keep my eye out for things to add as well

Hope to see you around!

[Evil-Bee-NH]

If it's that important check out y2camaro.com they cover most of the car shows on there. That's where I got most of my information outside of people linking shows last year. The issue with people linking is like Seekonk they link a week or so before the actual show eventhough they've known about it for weeks or months prior.

[Red Devil's Rebel]

Hey there Kevin!

Found a couple more, will you add these please? :

* JAK Kustom's 2nd Salute the Troops show is August 18th at The Biergarten at Anheuser-Busch (Merrimack, NH)
https://www.facebook.com/events/203597296865467/

* Cruising Downtown (Manchester, NH) will be September 1st
https://www.cruisingdowntown.com/

* Fort Adams In the Fall is set for September 23rd (Newport, RI)
http://www.cruisinbruce.com/CarShowCalendar.html

* And, best for last is an awesome new listing!
Held at Essex Tech High School (aka "Essex Aggie" for you locals) on Rt 62 in Danvers and benefits kids in the Auto program there... is the Essex Tech Auto Expo Car Show!
Coming up soon on May 19th!
Little info blurb from the site: "Come join us at Essex Tech for the Auto Expo Show, FREE Admission. We are expecting over 150 cars, Modern, Classis Hot Rods, Muscle, Motorcycles/chopper, 4x4 vehicles, and MORE. Eat, look, and take pictures. Texas Road House will be providing food and beverages."
http://www.essextechautoshow.com/


Haven't found any 2018 news yet on the 2 (All Vehicle, and Show & Shine at Budweiser) East Coast Camaro Club shows, or the Rev It Up For Heroes Show yet...

[Evil-Bee-NH]

Originally Posted by Red Devil's Rebel

Hey there Kevin!

Found a couple more, will you add these please? :

* JAK Kustom's 2nd Salute the Troops show is August 18th at The Biergarten at Anheuser-Busch (Merrimack, NH)
https://www.facebook.com/events/203597296865467/

* Cruising Downtown (Manchester, NH) will be September 1st
https://www.cruisingdowntown.com/

* Fort Adams In the Fall is set for September 23rd (Newport, RI)
http://www.cruisinbruce.com/CarShowCalendar.html

* And, best for last is an awesome new listing!
Held at Essex Tech High School (aka "Essex Aggie" for you locals) on Rt 62 in Danvers and benefits kids in the Auto program there... is the Essex Tech Auto Expo Car Show!
Coming up soon on May 19th!
Little info blurb from the site: "Come join us at Essex Tech for the Auto Expo Show, FREE Admission. We are expecting over 150 cars, Modern, Classis Hot Rods, Muscle, Motorcycles/chopper, 4x4 vehicles, and MORE. Eat, look, and take pictures. Texas Road House will be providing food and beverages."
http://www.essextechautoshow.com/


Haven't found any 2018 news yet on the 2 (All Vehicle, and Show & Shine at Budweiser) East Coast Camaro Club shows, or the Rev It Up For Heroes Show yet...

ECCC I believe has it on their site and the Rev It Up Show is typically planned after july 4th for a September date.

*Edit; apparently whoever runs ECCC's site isn't very good at their job.

[Red Devil's Rebel]

Originally Posted by Evil-Bee-NH

ECCC I believe has it on their site and the Rev It Up Show is typically planned after july 4th for a September date.

*Edit; apparently whoever runs ECCC's site isn't very good at their job.

...yeah, I noticed that, lol :-P

[Kopterman]

Here’s one to add Kevin.

Show and Shine, Sunday August 5th at the Budweiser Brewery, Merrimack, NH

https://allevents.in/events/show-n-s...51337588466261

Also this show benefits Make A Wish. I have a soft spot for this as my daughter that had Cystic Fibrosis was a Make A Wish recipient years ago before she passed away.