Cruise, BBQ & Blues Festival & Car ShowFebruary 15, 202010:00 AM - 3:00 PMBlending science, mechanics and design is an innovative art form in its own right. Car design is a ubiquitous but often overlooked art form which SAACA brings to light through our annual Classic Car Show.
The event invites thousands of people out to rev up the weekend with live oldies music, kids’ activities and great food. With over 30 different classes of auto awards given in Best of Show, Best Interior, Best Paint, Best Engine and People’s Choice. The one day event will feature live Blues music on the main stage, classic BBQ on the grill, and an endless supply of everything we have come to love about fast cars and classic auto! Why?SAACA believes that every aspect of an automobile is art, from the headlights and the body of the car, to the seats and dashboard, even each little screw and bolt holding the car together. The event aims to bring the automobile to light as an art form through this spectacular community event, which also supports our Business and Arts integration initiatives.
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Tickets $5$5 admission, 10 and under Free
$1 discount for all Veterans and Active Duty Military with your Military ID. No pre-purchase tickets are available. Cash Only. Tickets available at the door. Event Partners
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LocationOro Valley Marketplace
12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 The event is located on the Oracle Rd. entrance between Red Lobster and Best Buy. Oro Valley Marketplace has amassed a brilliant collection of boutiques, national retail anchors, unique eateries and traditional restaurants. For a quick bite, a special occasion, a gallon of milk, or an afternoon of retail therapy, the marketplace delivers. |
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Participate as an event exhibitor onsite, to participate in the car show
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Request a media pass to cover the event in your publication or blog
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Passionate about Car Show? Join our Car Show Advisory Committee!
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2020 Entertainment
Adding a soulful atmosphere to the event live blues music will captivate audiences with renditions of blues greats. The main stage will feature three bands throughout the day. A tribute style salute to our Veterans will kick off the award festivities, with the star spangled banner, and a presentation of the color guard.
Jumping castles and children’s activities will entertain the youngsters. Canyon del Oro High School Auto Club will be demonstrating small engine tear downs each hour and showcasing projects completed by students from previous years.
Jumping castles and children’s activities will entertain the youngsters. Canyon del Oro High School Auto Club will be demonstrating small engine tear downs each hour and showcasing projects completed by students from previous years.
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
WHOSE BLUES It's taken a while to put together this 'right' blues combo but now that we're cookin' we're ready play some funky, laid back, mellow, raucous (choose your favorite when you come and see us) blues. Jim (JD) Nashu brings his sweet/sultry/incisive lead guitar licks to Whose Blues. His playing can subtly complement a song when it's called for but will also deliver a searing, gritty tonality that is the definition of blues guitar. Jim also adds his vocal dynamics to the song list. Rich Bonner adds his tasteful, almost jazz tinged drumming style to the band. His percussive undercurrent provides smooth bluesy rhythms that underscore the band's trademark sound. TK (Terrence Kelly) sings and plays harmonica for Whose Blues. His smooth vocals contain a hint of the classic whiskey-soaked burn that is the hallmark of the blues. His intricate, sometimes reserved, sometimes brash harp playing mimics his rich singing and is intrinsic to the Whose Blues sound. Bassist Scott Lukomski holds it all down on the rhythm. You'll hear upbeat danceable stuff and hardcore slow blues! Learn more about this group at https://www.whosebluesband.com/ |
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11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
KINGS OF PLEASURE The Kings of Pleasure was founded in 1998 by guitarist and Arizona Blues Hall of Fame member Mike Hebert and perform an unforgettable blend of high energy dance music with soulful vocals. In the early years, the band toured extensively, releasing 6 record albums with international sales of over 70,000 units. The current lineup showcases the amazing talents of singer Sara Gascho, who's styles range from sultry Jazz to belting out the Blues as well as AZ Blues Hall of Fame members Koko Matsumoto on bass and drummer Michael P Nordberg. Learn more about this group at https://www.facebook.com/Kings-of-Pleasure-536854459692781/ |
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1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
MOTHER ROAD TRIO Get your kicks on Rt 66 with the Mother Road Trio Passing through 8 states, and stretching from Chicago to Los Angeles, the superslab of wigwam dreams, neon empires, giant plastic dinosaurs and American Pie carries on. The Mother Road Trio embodies the quirky and free-wheeling spirit of this mighty highway. MRT’s style is as diverse as Rt. 66 itself, with offerings of rhythm and blues, original ballads, mowtown, swing, jazz standards, and good old rock n’ roll.Sure to please crowds from Budapest to Barstow, Mother Road Trio is: Mike Shiner: Upright Bass bombadier and vocal powerhouse, Mike is classically trained in Full Soul, breaking hearts and taking names with his seismic vocals and charm. With a degree from Berklee College of Music, Mike holds down the bottom, and brings both swagger and academic polish to this dynamic trio. Larry Czarnecki: Larry is no stranger to the Mother Road, starting out in the explosive music scene in Chicago, then careening off to LA, and eventually landing in Flagstaff, AZ — taking the RT. 66 town by storm. Larry’s virtuoso guitar playing drives the trio’s infectious rhythm with precision and panache. Larry has cultivated a unique blend of bluesy licks and tricks thrilling crowds with his impressive playing and singing, along with his expressive stage capers. Sammy McRae: Rockin’, rollin’, and reelin’ a crazy stream of notes on the magic blow harp, Sammy Mac is top dog on harmonica, with a genuinely soulful voice, and the ability to get a crowd up on their feet begging for more. A quick-witted showman, Sammy has been a Blues Ambassador in the Southwest for over 20 years, pleasing audiences far and wide with his engaging stage presence. Learn more about this group at http://motherroadtrio.com/ |
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Car Show Awards & Judging
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The show will exhibit cars and trucks in a variety of styles – antique and modern, domestic and foreign, modified and custom. Judges will award trophies in categories including Best of Show, Best Interior, Best Paint, Best Engine, Best Presentation and attendees can vote in the People’s Choice awards.
Winners will receive hand-made, custom awards by local artist, John Benedict. Judging will be done by a team made up of Southern Arizona Chapter of NCRS (National Corvette Restorers Society) representatives and Cruise, BBQ & Blues committee members. |
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#Cruisewithhughes Photo Contest
Hughes Federal Credit Union is a proud sponsor of the 2020 Cruise, BBQ & Blues Car Show and they want to see more of your favorite classic cars! Now's your chance to win a $50 SAACA Gift Card redeemable for any of our 2019 Events. Simply share a photo on Instagram of yourself with your favorite classic car with the hashtag #cruisewithhughes for a chance to win! One winner will be selected on February 16, 2020. The winner will be notified via instant message on Instagram.
2020 Food Vendors (more added soon...)
2020 Car Show Exhibitors
CutCo Cutlery
Renewal By Anderson
Top Golf
Superior Water Tucson
AZ Daily Star
In-N-Out Burger
Hot Rods in the Desert
Golder Ranch Fire Department
Southern Arizona Chapter of NCRS (National Corvette Restorers Society)
Featured Artists & Experiences:
Marana High School Welding Club
Canyon del Oro High School Auto Club - Demonstrating Engine Breakdowns
JumpMaxx Inflatable Jumping Castles
Lucky Cat Social Art
Renewal By Anderson
Top Golf
Superior Water Tucson
AZ Daily Star
In-N-Out Burger
Hot Rods in the Desert
Golder Ranch Fire Department
Southern Arizona Chapter of NCRS (National Corvette Restorers Society)
Featured Artists & Experiences:
Marana High School Welding Club
Canyon del Oro High School Auto Club - Demonstrating Engine Breakdowns
JumpMaxx Inflatable Jumping Castles
Lucky Cat Social Art
2019 Car Show Winners
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Ron and Debbie Janicki 1973 Datsun 240Z British Greg Patjens 1959 MG-MGA Camaro 1967-1981 Mike Solinski 1969 Camaro Z28 Camaro 1982 - Present Robert Nelli 2012 Chevy Camaro RS Corvette 1953-1967 Jim Shupack 962 Chevy Corvette Corvette 1968-1982 Dave Thibodeaux 1975 Corvette Stingray Corvette 1997 - Present Phil Borkowski 2016 Chevy Corvette Z06 German Jane Cananza 1969 VW Beetle Convertible Italian Stephen Orlando 2015 Alfa Romeo 4c Kit Car Greg Allan 1965 Shelby Cobra Modified Car 1959 and Older Jack Romaker 1937 Ford Coupe Modified Car 1960-1984 Michael Treiberg 1967 Pontiac GTO Modified Car 1985 - Present Norman Tofield 2006 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Modified Truck 1973 or Older Scott Muse 1949 Chevy 3100 Pickup |
Modified Truck 1996 - Present
Clarence Roman 1996 Special Construction Electric Sand Rail MOPAR 1972 and Older Cheryle Myers 1969 Plymouth Barricuda MOPAR 1973 - Present Rick Wamsley 2018 Dodge Challenger Mustang 1966-1973 John and Taylor Ward 1969 Ford Mach 1 Mustang Mustang 1974-1999 John Johnson 1999 Ford Mustang GT 35th Anniversary Mustang 2000 - Present Peter Dourlein 2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 500 Original 1946 and Older Robert Zuodar 1937 Dodge D-5 Touring Sedan Original 1947-1959 Travis Stone 1950 Mercury Coupe Original 1960-1973 Forrest Urban 1965 Pontiac GTO Original 1974-1984 Charles Slavik 1980 Chevy Malibu Classic Original 1985-1996 Joe Casey 1989 Chevy Camaro IROC-Z Original 1997 - Present Jim Augur 2004 Chevy Corvette Z16 Stock Truck 1973 and Older Skip Reed 1967 GMC Custom |
Street Rods 1932 and Older
Mike Baroni 1930 Ford Roadster Street Rods 1933-1939 Bob Bradshaw 1936 Ford Coupe 5 Window Street Rods 1940-1948 Milton Vaughn 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery Thunderbirds Jim Rodgers 1957 Ford Thunderbird Tri-Five Chevy Dan and Joan Levitt 1955 Chevy Bel Air Best Exterior Scott Muse 1949 Chevy 3100 Pickup Best Interior Jane Cananza 1969 VW Beetle Best Engine Dan and Joan Levitt 1955 Chevy Bel Air Best Presentation Brian Baird 1967 Pontiac GTO People’s Choice 3rd Place Michael ONeill 1935 Ford Model 48 Cabriolet People’s Choice 2nd Place Dan and Joan Levitt 1955 Chevy Bel Air People’s Choice 1st Place Scott Muse 1949 Chevy 3100 Pickup Best in Show Jack Romaker 1937 Ford Coupe |
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Special Thanks To Our Event Sponsors
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