APRIL 25-26: Gateway, AR, 4th Annual Gateway Arkansas Car Show and Swap Meet to be held Gateway Town Park. Car Show is Saturday only, goodie bags and dash plaques to first 100 entries, games, food, door prizes, DJ, D&D custom trailer will be won by car show entry, and an EZ Up tent to be given away to swap meet vendor, trophies, antique tractor display. For more car show info call Lisa (479) 633-5029 or (479) 656-3934; or for swap meet info call Buzz at (479) 656-3929 or (479) 366-7372. 

MAY 2-3: Branson, MO, Mopars In May car show to be held at Area 57 of the Dick Clark American Bandstand Complex and sponsored by MECCA and Area 57. First 100 cars registered get a free dash plaque and special gift. There is a block of discount rooms at the Ramada Branson adjacent to Area 57, call (417) 334-1000 and mention that you are with the Mopars In May to make reservations. For show info call Larry at (877) 588-1957 or e-mail to lkrauck@dickclarkabbransoncom. For a car show registration call Scott Pennington at (620) 966-7974 or e-mail to: moparenthusiasts@cox.net

MAY 2-3: Atlanta, GA, 6th Annual Landmark Mopar Southern Classics car show and swap meet. Ladies and Gentlemen of the Mopar world, you are invited to the fastest growing, largest, all-Mopar event in the Southeast! The North Georgia Mopar Club, Landmark Dodge and Vortech-Paxton SuperChargers are hosting the 6th Annual Landmark Mopar Southern Classic all-Mopar car show at the same great location we were at last year--the infield of the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Last year we had in excess of 250 Mopars and over 90 vendors. This year promises to be even better! We've added a second day, Friday, and we've added more space for the vendors, car corral, and a Manufacturer's Midway. In addition, we've added the "Hotlanta Mopar Street Challenge" to be held Friday night on Pit Road; street racing in a safe and controlled environment! 1/8-mile street racing where Mopar racers challenge all comers! Race trophies will be provided by Mopar Collector's Guide magazine. We have added more food vendors with better pricing than last year and there will be NO race cars on the track on Saturday! We will once again be giving away, as our grand door prize, a brand new 18' open car hauler, courtesy of Trailers For Less of Fayetteville, GA, to one lucky participant. In addition, Air Tran Airways is providing us with 2 roundtrip tickets anywhere in their system to be given away as well. If you have ever wanted to take your car on the track, this will be the day as we will have 4 speedway cruises for all participants. Dyno Dave Dunbar will also have his dynamometer there to test your car's performance. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and of course DJ Tommy Landrum will be providing tunes for the show. In addition to the normal judging, you and your car can have your picture taken in Victory Lane. Of course, there will be a swap meet and a car corral so bring some cash and find that part you have been searching for, or that next project/dream car. Entry fees: Car show $25 before 4/25/08 or $30 after that date; Car Corral $25; swap meet $25 before 4/25/08 or $30 after; Manufacturer Midway space $50. We are inviting all of the Mopar World to attend such as Vipers, Prowlers, PT Cruisers, Jeeps, AMCs, Hudsons, Willys, Mopar streetrods, muscle and custom trucks, drag cars, antique Chrysler, Plymouth and Dodges and of course the Mopar musclecars. Put it on your calendar. For further information call (770) 401-6542 or e-mail questions to: 2008moparshow@mindspring.com or visit the web at: www.northgeorgiamoparclub.com

MAY 3-4: Van Nuys, CA, Spring Fling XXII Car Show, Swap Meet and Manufacturer's Midway to be held in Woodley Park. To download registration flyer go to: www.cpwclub.com/springfling/html

MAY 4: Morrison, CO, Mopars At Thunder Mountain Car Show, Swap Meet and Drag Racing to be held at Bandimere Speedway, also featuring the celebration of 40 years of Hemi Super Stocks and the original Plymouth RoadRunner with special vehicle displays. For more information call the hotline at (303) 697-4870 or visit the web at: www.bandimere.com

MAY 9-10: Kansas, 1st Annual Mopar Cruise Across Kansas. This event is an all-Mopar (including AMC) cruise that will encompass roughly 300 miles across scenic Kansas, starting at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City and ending at the Ellsworth Rods, Ribs and Rock Festival and Ellsworth, Kansas. The cruise will be at a leisurely pace and you'll be stopping off at two Dodge dealership-sponsored car shows in Lawrence where the New 2008 Challenger will make an appearance and Salina (with refreshments, beverages), a scheduled lunch at the Harley Davidson store (Henry's BBQ Grill) in Topeka to eat and see the Hogs on display, and a special family event will be held at the Russell Stover Candy Store in Abilene where children can watch the candy being made and try some of the local sweets. A special photo gathering at the front of the store with everyone and the Mopars will be made available directly from the photographer. The Ellsworth Rods, Ribs and Rock Festival lasts from 9 am until 11 pm, view their website to see all the festivities they are planning. The cruise costs you nothing. Here is the itinerary for this event: May 9: 7:00 am: gather at Kansas Speedway parking lot; depart at 7:45 am and arrive at Jim Clark Motors at 8:45 am;  depart Jim Clark Motors at 11:00  am and arrive at Harley Davidson's for lunch at 11:45 am; depart from HD at 1:15 pm; arrive at Maple Hill Gas Station (gas stop) at 2:00 pm; depart from Maple Hill at 2:30 pm; arrive at Russell Stover's in Abilene at 3:45 pm; depart from Russell Stover's at 4:45 pm; arrive at Marchall Motors Chrysler/Dodge dealership in Salina at 5:15 pm where we'll have an evening car show until 7 pm or later. Stay over in Salina--your choice of lodging. May 10: 7:00-8:00 breakfast (your choice); 8:15 am stage vehicles at IHOP at 535 W Diamond Drive in Salina; depart IHOP at 8:30 am; arrive in Ellsworth at 9:15 am. We'll register in one large group and line up next to each other at the show (there is a $15 registration fee per car for the show). Country Inn & Suites is discounting their regular room rate of $129 to only $79 if you mention you're with the Kansas Mopar Cruise when you reserve your room. Download the registration form at: http://www.geocities.com/race_dodge/1stAnnualKansasMoparCruiseRegistrationCard.htm   Complete your downloaded registration form and e-mail it to Jamey Hancock at: racedodge@hotmail or for additional information call Jamey at: (620) 757-1284.

MAY 1O: New Orleans, LA, 7th Annual Mopars on Lake Pontchartrain sponsored by the Big Easy Mopar Association and Bergeron Chrysler. For more info call Scott at (504) 329-6131 or e-mail to: cajuncarnut@cox.net or visit the web at: www.bigeasymopar.org

MAY 16-18: SPECIAL INVITATION TO WINGED CAR OWNERS: Year One of Braselton, GA has sent out a special invitation to all winged cars (1969 Daytonas and 1970 Superbirds) in our club to attend their Year One Experience at Road Atlanta. Pat Stanton, Year One's Special Projects Director, has extended the offer to members who have winged cars to have a "Winged Car Cruise" around Road Atlanta's track. This parade lap will occur either Saturday or Sunday depending on the interest of the club. In addition, we will be receiving a package deal on the weekend of activities. If this is something you would like to do, please contact Atlanta club member Chris Street at hemibird@mindspring.com or call him at (770) 401-6542. If you would like more information on the actual show and drag racing at Commerce that Year One is sponsoring, please visit their website at: www.yearone.com and click on events.

MAY 31-JUNE 1: Farmington, MN, Mopars In The Park all-Mopar car show and swap meet to be held at the Dakota County Fairgrounds. For more info visit the web at: www.midwestmopars.com

MAY 31-JUNE 1: Bourne, TX, 20th Annual National Dodge Charger Meet sponsored by TDC. All Chargers welcome and the meet is free. For more info visit the web at: www.dodgechargerregistry.com

MAY 31-JUNE 1: Farmington, CT, 12th Annual Mopar Car Show sponsored by The Mopars In Motion of Connecticut to be held at the Farmington polo grounds on Rt 4. First 150 cars will get a free dash plaque, 22 Mopar classes, trophies, good food, camping, plenty of vendor space, fun for everybody all on 60 acres! For more info contact: Evan Larson at (860) 384-5989 or Joe Sokola at (860) 882-7887 or Ralph Barbagallo at (860) 416-1228.

JUNE 7: Johnston, IA, 20th Annual Mopars On Review car show and swap meet to be held at ChildServe Complex, 5406 Merle Hay Rd (Exit 131 off I35/80 Merle Hay Road, go north until you see ChildServe on left). Sponsored by Mopars Unlimited of Des Moines. Drive-through judging, 50/50 drawing, door prizes, silent auction, awards in 1st, 2nd, 3rd in each class plus Best Of. Preregistration before April 20: $15 includes event T-shirt; Day of Show: $15. Proceeds benefit ChildServe. For more info call: (515) 279-7645 or visit the web at: www.MprsUnltd@aol.com

JUNE 7: Sevierville, TN, 19th Annual Smokey Mountain Mopar Show to be held at Smokies Stadium, Exit 407 off I-40. Judging, trophies, door prizes, music. For more info e-mail to: scottdhall@chargertn.net

JUNE 7-8: Kansas City, KS, The 24th Annual HPAC Mopar Weekend to be held at Cabelas sporting good store located at 10300 Cabela Drive (by the Kansas Speedway). Non-judged car show, swap meet and car corral, 1/64 scale Hot Wheels racing both days. Participation awards, goody bags for paid car show and swap meet vendors, door prizes for show entrants only, plenty of trailer parking and overnight security. Pre-registered entrants have a chance to win one Petty Driving Experience package worth $400! Spectators are free. For more info and questions e-mail to: HPACMOPAR@hotmail.com or visit the web for updates at: www.HPACMOPAR.com

JUNE 9-14: Duluth, MN, Winged Warriors/NBOA 34th National Meet with Curt and Janet Lawson and Gary Homstad as our hosts. Our headquarters hotel is the brand new Canal Park Lodge located right off I-35 with many things to see and great food within walking distance, complimentary hot breakfast, Caribou coffee, free high-speed internet, swimming pool/whirlpool, 32" HDTV. To make reservations call (218) 279-6000 or toll free 1-800-777-8560 and ask for the Winged Warriors block of rooms. Our special room rate is $99 per night for a city side room or $129 per night for a lake side room. That's greatly reduced from their normal rates for this time of year. The hotel address is: 250 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802. See beautiful views of the motel on their website at: www.canalparklodge.com. The historic Lift Bridge is just down the street from the hotel with large ships passing throughout the day. The Lake Superior Maritime Museum is next to the bridge and the Lakefront Walk starts there and follows the lakeshore for miles towards downtown. Things to do on your own: The SS William Irving Oar Boat Museum and Coast Guard Cutter, OmniMax Theatre, Great Lakes Aquarium, Lake Superior Zoo, Lake Superior Railroad Museum, Duluth Superior Excursions & Vista Fleet Sightseeing & Dining Cruises that tour the Duluth Harbor and lakefront, Top Hat Horse & Carriage Rides, Renegade Comedy Theatre. NOTE: WE CAN GET GROUP DISCOUNT TICKETS FOR MOST OF THESE ACTIVITIES IF WE KNOW HOW MANY MEMBERS WANT TO GO TO EACH. THEN YOU CAN USE THEM TO TOUR ON YOUR OWN. IF YOU PL.AN TO DO ANY OF THESE ACTIVITIES AND WANT DISCOUNT TICKETS, CONTACT OUR HOSTS. For the ladies there are the Rose Gardens, antique shops, boutique shops and lots of restaurants within walking distance.  Diane Sox will be one of the special guests joining us. This will be a very unique meet in a fabulously scenic area so make your plans now to attend. Remember, you'll be up in north country so bring warm clothes! The days may be warm but the mornings and mornings/evenings could be cold!   For those of you coming out of the east who would like to make the trip across the lake into an adventure, Mike Partridge is getting together a group of cars to take the SS Badger ferry ride. The boat trip across the lake takes approximately four hours and they can accommodate anything from a car, truck and trailer, even a large motorhome and trailer. It's definitely the quickest and most scenic way to get around the lake. An example of the prices from 2007 are: Adults $59 each one-way or $99 each roundtrip; Seniors $54 and $89; Children 5-15 years old $26 and $42; car or pickup $62 each way; trailers 7'x9' $39.50 each way. Get updated prices on their website at: www.ssbadger.com. Reservations are recommended and can be made by phone at (800) 841-4243. If you'd like to go with Mike's group send him an e-mail at: mikek8wz@ameritech.net  For more info about the meet call Curt and Janet at (763) 427-4363 or e-mail to: dodge-girl1@juno.com or e-mail to club headquarters at: hemixx29@msn.com.

JULY 11-13: Carlisle, PA, All-Chrysler Nationals to be held at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Feature cars are winged cars and convertibles, and there will be a special display of FM4 Panther Pink/Moulin Rouge Mopars. For more info call (717) 243-7855 or visit the web at: www.carlisleevents.com

JULY 19-20: Martin, MI, The Inaugural Chrysler Classic to be held at US 131 Motorsports Park on US 131. For more info e-mail to: lisa@ccevents.com or call (614) 835-0426 or visit the web at: www.ccevents.com

JULY 19-20: Belvidere, IL, Belvidere Mopar Happening 2008 to be held at the Boone County Fairgrounds. For more info visit the web at: www.chicagolandmopar.com

JULY 26: Hickory Corners, MI, 20th Annual Mopars at the Red Barns Car Show located at Gilmore Car Museum, 6865 Hickory Rd. For more info call: (269) 671-5089 or visit the web at: wwwGilmoreCarMuseum.org

AUGUST 2-3: Elkhorn, WI, 23rd Annual Elkhorn Car Show, Swap Meet and Car Corral to be held at the Walworth County Fairgrounds on Hwy 11. Event open from 6 am until 3 pm. Last year we had over 1,300 vendors, 600 cars for sale and 500 show cars! For more info call (608) 244-8416 or e-mail to: madclassic@itis.com

AUGUST 8-10: Columbus, OH, Mopar Nationals to be held at National Trails Raceway. For more info call (313) 278-2240 or visit the web at: www.moparnats.org

AUGUST 23-24: Joliet, IL, 3rd Chrysler Classic at Route 66, presented by Denny Guest and South Oak Dodge to be held at Route 66 Raceway. For more info e-mail to: lisa@ccevents.com or call (614) 835-0426 or visit the web at: www.ccevents.com

SEPTEMBER 7: Gretna, NE, 27th All-Mopar Auto Show to be held at the Nebraska Crossing Outlet Center Mall at I-80 and Hwy 31, exit 432. Rain date is September 21st. Entry fee is $5 day of show, dash plaques, goody bags, prizes, concessions on site. For more info call Mel at (402) 334-7028 or e-mail to: rtsomaha@yahoo.com

SEPTEMBER 7: Hickory Corners, MI, 14th Annual Muscle Car Plus Car Show and Swap Meet to be held at the Gilmore Car Museum located at 6865 Hickory Road. For more info call (269) 671-5089 or visit the web at: www.GilmoreCarMusuem.org

SEPTEMBER 17-21: St Louis, MO, 2008 DSAC National Meet, with Rich Bolzenius, Gene Lewis and Sherri Evans as hosts. Wednesday and Thursday (17th and 18th) will be spent touring the St Louis area. Friday evening (19th), there will be a gathering at Rich and Judy Bolzenius' house in Union, MO. For Wednesday and Thursday night there is a block of rooms set up at the Super 8 motel in Union, MO. The room rate is $69 plus tax. Call (636) 583-8808 and mention the Aero Car Reunion.  Saturday and Sunday will be spent at the Monster Mopar show/swap event. Ford and Mopar aero cars will be the feature cars and Fords and Mercurys will have a judged class of their own for the show and do laps on the track both days. For Friday and Saturday night there is a block of rooms set up at the Four Points Sheraton in Fairview Heights, IL. The room rate is $89. For reservations call (618) 622-9500 and mention the Aero Warriors. For more info call Doug at (414) 687-2489 or e-mail to: dsac@execpc.com.

SEPTEMBER 19-21:  St Louis, MO, Monster Mopar car show, swap meet and drag racing to be held at Gateway International Raceway. For more info call: (636) 938-6629.

SEPTEMBER 27-28: Jefferson, WI, 31st Annual Fall Jefferson Car Show, Swap Meet and Car Corral to be held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Hwy 18. Last year we had over 3,100 swap vendors, 1,000 cars for sale and 500 show cars on over 99 acres! For more info call (608) 244-8416 or e-mail to: madclassic@itis.com