Need something to do in September? Check out these 9 classic car shows in the Milwaukee suburbs
Cathy Kozlowicz
Whether it is a fundraiser or just for fun, there are many classic car shows coming up in the Milwaukee area, featuring cars as varied as a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette or a Lamborghini Miura.
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Many car shows are combined with beer gardens, other events or to raise funds for community programs.
Check out these eight shows in the Milwaukee-area suburbs in September.
Delafield Lions Classic, Street Rod and Tuner Car Show
The Delafield Lion Classic, Street Rod and Tuner Car show is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 5 at Main and Genesee streets in downtown Delafield.
With music by Hot Rod Radio from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., this free event will benefit charities supported by the Delafield Lions Club that support the community. A 50/50 raffle is planned, and there will be beer, seltzer, soda and food available all day.
For more information, visit www.delafieldlions.org/events/classic-car-show.
Wayne's Classic Cruise Nights
Every Wednesday is Corvette Night and every Thursday is Classic Car Night at Wayne's Drive-in, 1331 Covered Bridge Road, Cedarburg, throughout September. The events run from 4 to 8 p.m.
Admission is free, and there is a DJ.
For more information, find Wayne's Drive-in on Facebook.
Brew City Cruise Night in Mequon
From 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays until Sept. 28, there is a car show at the River Club of Mequon, 12400 N. Ville du Parc Drive.
It is free to show a car and free to attend' every kind of car is welcome. The club sells beer and soft drinks as well as hot dogs, brats and burgers. For more information, visit www.brewcitycruisenight.com or www.facebook.com/BrewCityCruiseNight.
Fifth annual Greenfield Car Show
With Wisconsin Hotrod Radio hosts Captn Bob & Arlo, the fifth annual Greenfield Car Show is scheduled for noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 11 at Konkel Park, 5151 W. Layton Ave. The park opens at 11 a.m.
Pre-registration is encouraged for cars, until Sept. 7. The cost to register is $8 in advance, $10 the day of the show. The show is free for attendees.
For more information, visit www.greenfieldamp.com.
First Congregational Church of Genesee UCC Car Show
A car show is planned for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11 at First Congregational Church of Genesee UCC, W306 S5075 Church St., Mukwonago.
The cost is $8 for each car to show; free for spectators. There will be a raffle at 1 p.m., and food, beverages, music and a bake sale will be available throughout the event.
For more information, visit www.geneseechurch.org.
Hot Rods on Hampton
Hot Rods on Hampton will benefit the Optimist Club of Sussex-Lisbon-Lannon-Butler and is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 12 on Hampton Avenue between 124th and 127th streets in Butler.
Funds raised will go for scholarships and youth groups in the Hamilton School District.
The event will include music by Wisconsin Hotrod Radio hosts Captn Bob & Arlo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, and food and drinks available for purchase.
For more information, visit www.hotrodsonhampton.com
Cars for a Cause
Cars for a Cause, a classic car show, is scheduled for 4:30 to 6:40 p.m. Sept. 13 at Franklin New Perspective Senior Living, 7220 S. Ballpark Drive, Franklin.
This free event is for the senior living residents and community to enjoy classic cars and to raise funds for the Walk to End Alzheimer's
There will be brats and hot dogs sold, and a live Elvis impersonator is scheduled.
For more information, visit npseniorliving.com.
Old Falls Village Car Show
Old Falls Village Car Show is slated for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 18 at Old Falls Village, N96 W15791 County Line Road, Menomonee Falls.
The cost is $10 for exhibiters and free for spectators. There will also be food, soft drinks and a beer garden. The beer garden is scheduled to be open from noon to 8 p.m.
The gate and registration opens at 9 a.m.
For more information, call 250-3901 or email mfhistory@mfhistory.com or visit www.oldfallsvillage.org/events.
Classic car show at Oktoberfest
As part of Oktoberfest, a classic car show is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. Sept. 26 at Dheinsville Park, N128 W18780 Holy Hill Road, Germantown.
There is no entry fee to show a car, and admission is free. Each entry is good for one free brat and hot dog and one free domestic beer or soda.
The car show is part of Germantown's Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest is scheduled for noon to 11 p.m. Sept. 25 and noon to 7 p.m. Sept. 26. The event is free, with German entertainment, food, drinks and family activities.
For more information and for a full list of entertainment, visit www.germantownhistoricalsociety.org/oktoberfest.
Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or cathy.kozlowicz@jrn.com. Follow her on Twitter at @kozlowicz_cathy.