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Friday
Annandale, VA
Colonial Beach, VA -- 1st & 3rd Fridays
Fair Oaks, VA
Falls Church, VA
Fredericksburg, VA
Louisa, VA -- 2nd Friday
Manassas, VA
Stephens City, VA
Sterling, VA
Woodbridge, VA
Abingdon, MD
Brandywine, MD -- 1st Friday
Glen Burnie, MD
LaPlata, MD
Largo, MD
Lisbon, MD
Mechanicsville, MD
North Beach, MD
Charles Town, WV

Saturday
Culpeper, VA
Fairfax, VA
Fredericksburg, VA
Front Royal, VA
Bullets/Quarles -- 2nd Sat of month
South Street Grill
Manassas, VA
Orange, VA --3rd Sat of month
Stafford, VA
Winchester, VA
Baltimore, MD
CLOSED! Churchville, MD
Eldersburg, MD -- 2nd and 4th Sat of month
Frederick, MD
Mr. Tire -- 2nd and 4th Sat of month
Fredericktowne Mall -- 3rd Sat of month
Sam's Club -- Last Sat of month
Glen Burnie, MD
Hagerstown, MD
Mt. Airy, MD -- 1st and 3rd Sat of month
Olney, MD
Prince Frederick, MD
Sunday
Fredericksburg, VA
Lorton, VA
Winchester, VA
Woodbine, VA

Burtonsville, MD
Lanham, MD
Pasadena, MD
Rockville, MD
Inwood, WV

Monday
Bowie, MD

Tuesday
Camp Springs, MD
Edgewater, MD

Wednesday
Laurel, MD

Thursday
Annapolis, MD

Chantilly, VA

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VIRGINIA

Annandale, VA

The Jukebox Diner has an informal "Cruise Night" every Friday night bringing together classic, antique, muscle cars, as well as street rods. The Jukebox Diner is located at the intersection of Columbia Pike and John Marr Drive, near KMart, just off Little River Turnpike (Rt. 236).

Chantilly, VA

Cruise CiCi's Pizza Thursday nights from 6pm to 9 pm at 14392 Chantilly Crossing Ln in Chantilly VA (near Target off Rts 50 and 28). Call (703)961-9100 for more information.

Colonial Beach, VA

Fat Freda's has a cruise night the 1st and 3rd Fridays from 5 pm till 9 pm. Trophyies for Best Custom and Best Classic. Contact Bud Tressler at (804)224-1211 for more information.

Culpeper, VA

Cruise the 2nd and 4th Saturday nights with the Culpeper Cruisers at Arby's in Culpeper April through Oct 5-9 pm. Call Tommy at (540)439-8733 for more information.

Fair Oaks, VA

Cruise the Fair Oaks Silver Diner on Fridays from 5-9 pm. Silver Diner is at West Ox Rd and Fair Oaks Parkway.

Fairfax, VA

Cruise Bubba's Customs located at 9494 Fairfax Blvd in Fairfax VA every Saturday night from April through October! This is a classic car cruise only and not for late model tuners.

Falls Church, VA

First Friday Falls Church Cruise! Live entertainment and door prize drawings for cruisers. Open to all classes. No Fees, rain or shine. Raffle to raise money for the Fisher House Foundation. Directions: Take Washington St (Lee Hwy/Rt. 29) into Falls Church, turn onto Park Ave (directly opposite the State Theater). Enter left, midway down the block. Contact Pat at (202)799-3168 for more information.

Fredericksburg, VA

The Fredericksburg Classic & Muscle Car Club cruise is held at the VA BBQ at Rt 1 & Fall Hill Ave in Fredericksburg VA from 6 pm to 9:30 pm each Friday night during the season weather permitting. Oldies music and 50/50. All money going to help needy families in the area. Please contact Wes (President) at (540)775-7614.

Bruster's Ice Cream on Garrisonville Rd, holds a cruise-in each Saturday night. You can read more about the 2007 season here.

A-1 Speed & Custom along with the Late Night Cruisers Car Club will continue their cruise again in 2009! It is on the first Saturday of each month starting April 4th at 5 pm. Music, 50/50, door prizes and trophies! The famous valve cover racing is held here....so bring your racer to the cruise! This is an open cruise. The cruise is located at 425 Chatham Heights Rd next to McDonalds. For further information call Randall at (540)842-6686 or Dave at (540)371-9926.

The Virginia Stockers Car Club and Foster’s Grille will be hosting an open cruise on the second Saturday of each month. It will begin on April 11, 2009 from 4 pm to 9 pm. It is open to all Street Rods, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars new & old and Custom Cars & Trucks. Foster’s Grille is located in the Target shopping center on Rt 17 & I-95 in Stafford. It is near the right side of Target. There is well lighted sequestered parking in the back and clean restrooms for the cruise. For more information contact Jerry at (540)854-4523 or email him at TEFJBS@aol.com

There is a Saturday night cruise in Fredericksburg @ the Family Pizzeria. For more information call (540)371-7025.

Front Royal, VA

There is a cruise-in sponsored by The Valley Cruisers of Winchester the 2nd Saturday of each month starting in April and running though October at the Bullet's/Quarles Restaurant at 9219 Winchester Rd in Front Royal VA 22630 (Rt 340 & I66). The cruise is from 5 to 9 pm. This is an average sized cruise but has many nice cars (lots of blower cars). Fred Cheshire is usually spinnin' the tunes. For more info call Rick Combs at (540)533-4755 or (540)888-9948.

Cruise the South Street Grill at 424 South St #A in Front Royal VA (in the Royal Plaza Shopping Center) the 3rd Saturday of every month from 5 to 9:30 pm. For more information call the Grill at (540)636-6654.

Lorton, VA

Cruise the Lorton Station Glory Days Grill on Lorton Market St every Sunday night from 5 to 9 pm from mid-April till the end of October. This event is open to American Classics from 1900 to 1977 and sponsored by the Prince William Cruisers.

Louisa, VA

Lake Anna Cruizers of Mineral VA will be holding their monthly cruise at Hardee's in Louisa, VA. They will cruise on the 2nd Friday of each month from April to October. The cruise starts at 5 pm and runs to about 9 pm. Door Prizes, Music, 50/50 and Trophies for the Best Cars. Bring a stuffed animal for the Louisa County Sheriff's Department and be eligible for a "Special" Door Prize. Call Bill at (540)967-2062 for more information.

Manassas, VA

Cruise-in at the Rt. 234 Bypass/Rt. 28 Burger King (10991 Nokesville Rd) every Saturday night from March through October (weather permitting) from around 4 to 11 pm. Sponsored by the Bull Run Street Rods. Street Rods, ProStreet, Cobras, Muscle Cars and Street Machines...it's all here! On nice nights there are sometimes 300+ cars in attendance, making it Northern Virginia's largest Cruise-in! Make sure to go inside, grab a burger and see the "Wall of Fame," pictures of many of the cars which have cruised the BK.

Applebees in Manassas on Liberia Ave will now have a Friday Night Cruise-In from 5-9 pm.

Orange, VA

The Orange County Cruisers hold their monthly "Cruise Night" at the local Burger King, at the Orange Village Shopping Center, Rt.15 North, every 3rd Saturday of the month beginning in April through October from 6 to 10 pm. Music is provided by Rock N' Country DJ (one of our sponsors!). Included is a hula-hoop and dance participation contest. Adults are also entertained with a live full size Drag Racing Christmas Tree competing for the best reaction time and top prize. Also adults may compete in a Putt-Putt contest winning prizes for the first hole in one. Other functions on site include the manager choice awards for the featured Car and Truck of the month. The winning featured Car and Truck gets a saved (special) parking space to be on display the following month for all to enjoy. Door prizes are handed out throughout out the night, gift certificates donated by local businesses, 50/50 drawing, and there is even a setting for your dancing pleasure. On a good night this cruise will attract well over 150 great looking vehicles. For further information call (540)672-4573 or check out their website at http://orangecountycruisers.20m.com

Stafford, VA

Every Saturday from 3 pm to 9 pm cruise Bruster's Ice Cream on 428 Garrisonville Road (Rt 610). There is a DJ, music, raffle and two free ice creams for each car. Please contact Ron Phillips at ronald.phillips@navy.mil for more information.

Yesterday's Rides has a cruise-in on each 2nd & 4th Saturday next to the Dairy Queen in the Ferry Farm Shopping Center on Rt 3 West about a mile past the Chatam Bridge on the Left.

Stephens City, VA

Cruise McCoy's Dairy Bar every Friday night from 5 pm to 9 pm. McCoy's Dairy Bar is located at 320 Fairfax Pike in Stephen's City VA.

Sterling, VA

Beginning at the end of March, if the weather is nice, Cruise-In each Friday night at Chick-fil-A in the Dulles Town Crossing Center in front of Lowes. Parking for 1981 or older cars only! Call Bill or John for more info (703)444-0300.

Winchester, VA

2nd Saturday of the month cruise Crossroads Grocery on Rt 522 North with the Rockin Rods from 6 to 9 pm. No cruise in August though. There is a 50/50 and door prizes. For more info call (540)869-2860 or (540)662-3509.

Yesterday's Cruisers of Winchester, Inc. have a cruise-in on the 3rd Saturday of every month at Anthony’s Pizza on Valley Ave in Winchester VA from 6 pm till 9 pm April thru September.

Cruise the KFC at 1042 Berryville Ave in Winchester VA. They will be having cruise-ins from May-September in 2009 on the first Saturday of every month from 5-9 pm and on the third sunday of the month from 2-6 pm. Free drinks and 10% off individual meals for drivers. Contact Eric Foreman or Damian Nita at (540)667-0212 for more information.

The first Saturday night of May through October at Full House Cycles at 100 Park Centre Dr in Winchester VA (across from Shade Equipment) from 5 to 9 pm. 50/50 & raffles. The Apple Valley Southern Cruisers Motorcycle Riding Club would like to invite all who have Motorcycles and Hot Rods to come out together and join in the fun. Spend a great evening enjoying all the fantastic Motorcycles and Classic Cars, Trucks and Hot Rods. All Proceeds Donated to Blue Ridge Hospice. DJ Music by The Valley Cruiser’s of Winchester. Located by Back Seat Bar and Grill-Great 1950's Style restaurant. For additional information contact Ray “Ace” Martin, First Officer of the Apple Valley Chapter of the Southern Cruisers Riding Club at ace@applevalleyscrc.com or (540)877-2003.

On the 4th Saturday cruise the Handy Mart on Rt. 522 North, near Sunnyside with the Rockin Rods from 6 to 9 pm. 50/50 and Door Prizes. Rodder of the Month trophy awarded too. For more info call Gene or Mary at (540)869-2860 or Bruce at (540)662-3509.

Woodbine, VA

Cruise at the Woodbine Shopping Center (13414 Dumfries Rd) every Sunday starting at 3 pm at the BB&T Bank Lot. Contact Jeff Berry at (703)926-3993 or email him at jeffshotrods@aol.com.

Woodbridge, VA

Cruise the Glory Days Grill in the Smoketown Plaza on Smoketown Rd every Friday night from 6 to 9 pm. This is an open event sponsored by the Prince William Cruisers.

MARYLAND

Abingdon, MD

The Lowes Cruise Night has a DJ with video capabilities who shows old drag racing videos after dark. Once a month there is a Dash Plaque Night (no charge) where Cruise T-shirts are sold at the DJ stand. This cruise has the total support of the Lowe's store. The cruise is held at the "Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse" at 414 Constant Friendship Blvd in Abingdon MD.

Annapolis, MD

Wheels from the Past Cruise-In from 6-9 pm every Thursday evening located at Rt 2 and Admiral Cochrane Dr (right by Rt 665) at the Knights of Columbus in Annapolis MD. There will be music, hamburgers, hot dogs and sodas. For more information, contact Bill Bolin (301)261-9013.

Baltimore, MD

Corvette meet and greet, held every 2nd Saturday, April through November, from 5-8 pm, weather permitting. Held at Security Mall (entrance closest to Sears), I-695 at exit 17 on Security Blvd in Baltimore MD. Sponsored by the Baltimore County Corvette Club. Call Larry at (301)996-6973 for more information.

Brandywine, MD

"Cruise In the Southside" with the Brandywine Volunteers! First Friday of each month except July which is the second Friday from 6 pm to 9 pm. Cars, Trucks, Bikes, Lowriders, Antique to Showroom! Open to all makes & years. Presented by the VFD of Brandywine. Location is 14201 Brandywine Rd in Brandywine, MD. Vehicles admitted by donations which benefit the VFD of Brandywine. Alcohol is your own, no alcohol sales. Absolutely No Minors to Drink. No Burnouts or Reckless Driving. No loud stereo playing. Park only in designated areas or as directed by volunteers. 50/50 Drawing & door prizes on select nights. Food is usually Burgers, Dogs, Chips, Snacks, Soda, Water and Tea. Paved lot around Fire Station. For more information call the Brandywine VFD at (301)782-7258 or email at BrandywineVFD@yahoo.com

Bowie, MD

Asphalt Angels Car Club of MD sponsors a cruise-in every Monday night 6 pm -'til? at Glory Days in Bowie, MD.

Burtonsville, MD

The Church of da Holy Donut Cruise-In at 8 am every Sunday morning has been relocated to the Metro Park & Ride lot (across Rt 29 behind the Giant shopping center) across the street from the old Dunkin Donut location. Read all about the Dunkin Donut cruise-in CLOSING.

Camp Springs, MD

The Clinton Cruisers sponsor a cruise-in at Old Branch Crossing in Camp Springs MD every Tuesday night. Call (301)856-3332 for more info.

CLOSED Churchville, MD

I have heard that the Big M Drive In has CLOSED! Their phone at (410)734-7788 has been disconnected. That is sad. Another cool cruise spot gone! You can read about it here Drive-In Movie Theater Closes After 53 Years and more about it here Bel Air Drive-In.

Edgewater, MD

The Bay Side Mustangs of Annapolis MD and the Green Turtle Sports Bar & Grille are hosing "Cruisin with the Turtle" every Tuesday night starting April 21st from 6 to 9 PM. Cruie-ins will be held ath the K-Mart Shopping Center at Rte 214 & Rte 2. All cars from all years are welcome. For more details see www.baysidemustangs.com

Eldersburg, MD

2nd & 4th Saturday of every month there is a large cruise at the Home Depot with many nice cars, up to 200+ on a nice night.

Frederick, MD

Cruise the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month April through October from 6 pm until 10 pm. Cruise-ins are held in Frederick, MD at the Mr. Tire (was Donald B. Rice) parking lot over in the Fredericktowne Mall off Rte 40 (the Golden Mile). Cruise-Ins are open to anyone and any vehicle. If you have a car or vehicle that you love to show off, bring it to the Golden Gears Cruise-In...DJ, music, Dash Plaques (2nd Sat), 50/50 and food available.

The Mid Maryland Ford Club (MMFC) is holding a cruise-in on the 3rd Saturday of the month at Fredericktowne Mall which is located on Rt 40 west, on the west side of Frederick. This Mall has various restaurants and stores within easy walking from the cruise-in site. It is on what locals call "The Golden Mile". Questions call Dave Phelps 301-570-2077 or email

MMFC cruise-in the last Saturday of the month at Sam's Club Rt. 85 in Frederick. Proceeds to benefit the Children's Miracle Network. Visit the web site for more info. Click on Events.

Glen Burnie, MD

Cruise Saturday nights from 4 to 10 pm at the Marley Station Mall in Glen Burnie MD. The cruise is open for pre '77 vechicles only. Hosted by "Lost in the 50's" car club. There are event staff and a DJ. This is one of the larger cruises in MD. Parking can hold approx 472 cars! Call Dennis at (410)491-9969 for more information.

Cruise-in from 5 to 10 pm at Brewsters Ice Cream every Friday night in Glen Burnie, MD.

Hagerstown, MD

Cruise-in at the Valley Mall behind J.C. Penny's every 2nd and 4th Saturday nights from April through October from 5 to 9 pm. Average 200 to 400 cars on nice nights. Open to all vehicles. Some club activity here too (Mason-Dixon Corvette Club, Classic Car Group for Children Inc., etc...). Valley Mall is located just SW of Hagerstown off of I-81. $2 entry fee. Call Larry at (301)992-4596 for more information.

The Hub City Cruisers Cruise-in at the Long Meadow Shopping Center on Rt 60 & Northern Rd in Hagerstown MD will be held from 5 pm to 9 pm the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. $2 per vehicle admission. DJ and music. Averaging 200 to 300 vehicles. Two 50/50 drawings held at the end of each night. Antietam Dairy's Ice Cream Truck & Tropical Sno (Hawaiian shaved ice). Open to all vehicles. Call Dave at (301)766-7546 for more information.

Lanham, MD

Cruise into Rita's of Lanham MD every Sunday from 1 pm to close for the Classic Car Gathering Co- hosted by the Ground Pounders Car Club. Seabrook Shopping Center at 9407 Lanham Severn Rd. Email Shaun for more information.

LaPlata, MD

Cruise the Twin-Kiss on Rt 301S every Friday night starting in April, weather permitting. Cruise starts at 6 pm. Good food, nice cars, great company. Contact Steve Padgett at (240)508-2155.

Largo, MD

Unity Thunder Car Club sponsors a Friday Night cruise at the new Mall at the Capital Center beginning at the end of April (weather permitting) from 6 to 11 pm. Music, DJ, give-aways, 50/50 drawings, plenty of spacing, fantastic lighting and many restaurants. Enjoy good fellowship with other classic and street rod owners in a family atmosphere. See You There!!! For more info email the club.

Laurel, MD

Wednesday nights cruise the New Centre at Laurel from 6-9 pm at the corner of Contee Rd & Rt 1. For more information contact Dan Loukota.

Lisbon, MD

A cruise is being held every Friday night, until cold weather, starting at 5 pm in the Lisbon Shopping Center, Route 94, in Lisbon MD. Plenty to eat in the center (Pizza Hut, Subway, Dunkin Donuts, Baskin Robbins, China Yee, Harvest Fried Chicken and McDonalds). Thanks for the info Dan!

Mechanicsville, MD

Cruise Night @ Bert's 50's Drive-In, 28760 Three Notch Rd in Mechanicsville MD, every Friday. For more info call (301)292-3238.

Mt Airy, MD

Cruise-in at the Jimmie Cone near the old Jamesway store in Mt. Airy. Held the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month (April - October) starting at 5:30 pm. Street Rods, Muscle Cars, DJ, etc. (This replaces the cruise which used to be held at the Green Valley shopping Center). Multiple club activity (Mid-MD Ford Club, etc...). To get there, from I-70 take MD 27 to Mt. Airy, turn left before shopping center onto Main Street. Follow Main Street to intersection of MD 144 and turn left onto 144. Turn right into shopping center and go up the hill, you can't miss Jimmie Cone. This is one of the larger cruises in MD.

North Beach, MD

A Cruise-in will be held every Friday night from 6 to 9 pm at Bay Ave at 5th St in North Beach MD. Live bands will perform. Cruise is in conjunction with the North Beach Farmers Market. For more information call Diane at (202)257-3253.

Olney, MD

Olney Cruise Night will be held, weather permitting, every Saturday night from 5 to 10 pm at the Olney Town Center on Rt 108 behind the KFC and Chevy Chase Bank in Olney MD. For more info call (301)980-6423.

Pasadena, MD

New Sunday evening cruise-in at the Pasadena Diner located at 8539 Ft Smallwood Rd in Pasadena MD starting at 5 pm and ending at 8 pm. Door prizes, music, 50/50 and food. For more information call (410)544-0169.

Prince Frederick, MD

K-Mart Kruize every Saturday night in Prince Frederick MD from 4 pm until 10 pm. Free to all. All years, makes, models of cars and trucks are welcome. Presented by the Summer Nights Cruizers. The SNC are a bunch of rodders that hang out every Saturday night like they did in the 50's & 60's. No dues, no meetings, just neat cars and great friendship. Contact Jim & Rosina Mothershead, since 1958, at (410)535-1933 or email them at a1933@aol.com

Rockville, MD

Sunday morning cruise-in at the Shady Grove Exxon located at 16705 Crabbs Branch Way in Derwood MD starting at 8:30 am and ending at 1:30 pm. Check out their website here! Tell David & Chuck that Nick said "Hi"! :-)

 

WEST VIRGINIA

Charles Town, WV

Cruisin' the Cone Zone every Friday night with the Country Roads Car Club at the Somerset Village Shopping Center (next to Alex Chev.) from 6-9 pm. April 17th thru Sept 25th. Feature ride award presented each week. Call Ron at (304)725-4141 or Bill at (304)229-7033 for more information.

Inwood, WV

Cruise the Dailey Grind the 2nd Sunday of each month from 1-5 pm (except June & Sept.) at I-81 exit 5 Rt.51 interchange.

 

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