November & December Car Shows & Christmas Parade

Published on November 12, 2025 by corvettesLeave a comment

Greetings Cruisers!
A BIG THANKS to everyone who came to last Saturday’s Lake Country Cruisers Car & Bike Show. Officially, we had 65 cars. Everyone had a good time, the burgers were most excellent, and our doggie friends enjoyed themselves too!

We have a few upcoming events to let you know about.

The City of Avon Park will be hosting evening Friday Night Hometown Hangout Car Shows on the 2nd Friday of every month, starting Friday, November 14, 2025, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The location is 3 North Museum Ave, Avon Park, FL.

There will be Vendors, Food Trucks, Entertainment, Dancing, Yard Games, and More!

So, ink that to your calendar.

The next Lake Country Cruisers Car & Bike Show will be Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM at the Lake Placid American Legion Post 25, on Rt. 27, in Lake Placid.

You Are Invited To Be In the Parade!

Later that evening, all Lake Country Cruisers are invited to participate in the Annual Lake Placid Christmas Parade. If you’d like to be in the parade, meet up with us on the access road to Publix, behind the parking lot, behind the Lake Placid Wawa, before 7 PM. If you’ve never been “in” a parade, it’s a lot of fun! It doesn’t get more “Americana” than the Lake Placid Christmas Parade.

Then on December 31, 2025 (New Year’s Eve), there will be a Car Show on the Sebring Circle to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the 12 Hours of Sebring that took place on December 31, 1950! The event is from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. There will be a Car Show with vintage race cars and local street machines, there will be a “Kid’s Car Race”, Vendors, Live Music, and Fireworks.

That’s all for now.

As car show events come up, we’ll let you know. – Scott, Pete, & Ron

R.I.P. to our friend, Dick Roddie

Here’s the 2025/2026 Car Show schedule.
Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Our shows are family-friendly. Bring the kids, the grand kiddos, heck, bring the dog too!

Cruisers Car Show This Saturday November 8, 2025 11 AM – 1:30 PM

Published on November 3, 2025 by corvettesLeave a comment

Greetings Cruisers!
Just a quick update reminder. Our first Lake Country Cruisers Car Show is THIS SATURDAY, November 8, 2025, 11 AM to 1:30 PM.

The official start time is 11 AM, but we know you’ll be there earlier! We just get to hang out longer.

Our location is the same, the American Legion Post 25 parking lot.

The Legion’s backyard grille will be offering thick, hot, juicy burgers for lunch. You get’n hungry, or what?

R.I.P. to our friend, Dick Roddie

It is with a heavy heart that we have to inform you that our Cruiser pal, Dick Roddie, died on October 23, 2025. Dick and Marilyn’s two 1931 V-12 Cadillacs were always a crowd favorite. Their black 1958 Corvette with its period-correct chrome Cragar wheels is a beauty, too!

In the spring of 2023, Dick and Marilyn were invited to bring their 1931 V-12 Cadillacs to Sebring Raceway for a photo shoot celebrating the track’s then-new Cadillac Racing sponsorship.

*Dick, Marilyn, and Sierra are in front of their beautiful Cadillac Service Center-themed garage next to their home in Placid Lakes, Florida.*

The only thing missing from Dick & Marilyn’s outfits is a Thompson submachine gun!

Here’s the 2025/2026 Car Show schedule.

Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Our shows are family-friendly. Bring the kids, the grand kiddos, heck, bring the dog too!

We like dogs, just keep them on a leash, and clean up after them.

Admission is just $5.00 per car. We have cool door prizes, Rock’n Roll music, Cruiser of the Month, and a generous 50/50.

It’s a Car Party and YOU (and your car!) are invited! – Scott, Pete, & Ron

Spring Lake Improvement District Festival & Car Show

Published on October 24, 2025October 25, 2025 by corvettesLeave a comment

FESTIVAL AND CAR SHOW!

Greetings Cruisers!
Here’s a Car Show update for ya!

You won’t want to miss the October 25th Festival, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Pine Breeze Park and the Community Center.

Over 100 vendors, food trucks, exhibitors, contests; Octoberfest beer tent; inflatables and bounce houses for kids; and much more.

Many are expected; if you have a golf cart, you are encouraged to bring it.

Plan to attend this exciting event.

And THANK YOU to all the people who are volunteering to make the Festival a success.

The Race Track has announced a 36-hour test beginning October 30, so expect to hear the cars.

Here’s the 2025/2026 Car Show schedule.

Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Lake Placid X-Mas Parade – Starts @ 7 PM
Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Our shows are family-friendly. Bring the kids, the grand kiddos, heck, bring the dog too! We like dogs, just keep them on a leash, and clean up after them.

Admission is just $5.00 per car. We have cool door prizes, Rock’n Roll music, Cruiser of the Month, and a generous 50/50.

It’s a Car Party and YOU (and your car!) are invited! – Scott, Pete, & Ron

PS – What does a Christmas parade with HOT RODS look like? CLICK HERE!

Lake Country Cruisers Car Show This Saturday!

Published on October 6, 2025 by corvettesLeave a comment

Greetings Cruisers!
Just a quick update reminder. Our first Lake Country Cruisers Car Show is THIS SATURDAY, October 11, 2025, 11 AM to 1:30 PM.

The official start time is 11 AM, but we know you’ll be there earlier! We just get to hand out longer.

Our location is the same, the American Legion Post 25 parking lot.

The Legion’s backyard grille will be offering thick, hot, juicy burgers for lunch.

Here’s the 2025/2026 Car Show schedule.

Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM

Our shows are family-friendly. Bring the kids, the grand kiddos, heck, bring the dog too! We like dogs, just keep them on a leash, and clean up after them.

Admission is just $5.00 per car. We have cool door prizes, Rock’n Roll music, Cruiser of the Month, and a generous 50/50.

It’s a Car Party and YOU (and your car!) are invited! – Scott, Pete, & Ron

Lake Country Cruisers’ 2025/2026 Schedule

Published on September 23, 2025September 23, 2025 by corvettesLeave a comment

Greetings Cruisers!
It’s so nice to experience temps daily, not so “HOT!”.

Our next Lake Country Cruisers Car & Bike show is coming up soon, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. We’ll be back at our favorite location, the American Legion Post 25 parking lot.

The Legion’s Kitchen will be offering hot, juicy burgers for lunch.

Here’s the rundown for the Cruisers’ Car & Bike Shows for the rest of 2025 and the first half of 2026. All of our shows, unless otherwise noted, will be at the American Legion, Post 25, on Rt. 27, in Lake Placid, Florida.

All Lake Country Cruiser Car & Bike Shows are family friendly. Bring the kids, the grand kiddos, heck, bring the dog too! We like dogs, just keep them on a leash, and clean up after them.

Admission is just $5.00 per car. We have cool door prizes, Rock’n Roll music, Cruiser of the Month, and a generous 50/50.

It’s a Car & Bike Party and YOU (and your car!) are invited! – Scott, Pete, & Ron

Avon Park Show’n Shine Car Show This Saturday!

Published on August 13, 2025 by corvettesLeave a comment

Greetings Cruisers,
Just a quick reminder that if you are getting itchy for a Car Show, we have an Rx for you!

Here’s a message from our car pal, James “Pappy” Wright. See you in Avon Park this Saturday! – Scott, Pete, & Ron

Dear Cruisers,
Join us, Saturday, August 16th, for a fun-filled day on Main Street in downtown Avon Park.

There will be food, live music, and, oh yeah, an awesome Classic Car Show and Shine.

Bring your classic car, your chair, umbrella, fan, sweat rag, and water!

Bring the kids, the grandkids, and invite the neighbors.
This is a family-friendly car show!
Map below!

When: Saturday, August 16th, 11:00am to 3:00pm

Where: E. Main at S. Lake, Avon Park

Who: All classic, antique, and collector cars, trucks, and motorcycles – old, new, original, and modified.

Fee: None – toys will be collected for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots

For more information, call (863) 243-4329
Or email: flaheartlandcarshows@gmail.com

See you all in Avon Park! – James “Pappy” Wright

PS – The next Lake Country Cruisers Car & Bike Show at the Lake Placid American Legion is on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM.

Avon Park Show & Shine Car Show: Aug 16, 2025

Published on August 5, 2025August 6, 2025 by corvettesLeave a comment

Greetings Cruisers!
We hope that everyone is having a nice summer.

If you are looking for some Car Show action, you can “ink in” Saturday, August 16, 2025, for a Lake Country Cruisers Car & Bike Show. Here are the details:

Date & Time: Saturday, August 16, 2025, 11 AM to 3 PM

Place: Main Street near Lake Verona, Avon Park, Florida

Activities: 50/50, Rock’n Roll Music, Best of Show Contest, and lots of Bench Racing

Entry Fee: ZERO, ZIP, NADA, NO CHARGE!

For more info, call: 863-234-4329 / Email: ftlauderdaleaaca@gmail.com

See you all at Avon Park! – Scott, Pete, & Ron

P.S. – Our next Lake Country Cruisers Car & Bike Show will take place on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Lake Placid American Legion, located on Route 27 in Lake Placid, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

Saturday, July 26, 2025 Caladium Festival Car & Bike Show!

Published on July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 by corvettesLeave a comment

Greetings Cruisers,
If you’re itching for a car show, the local BIG ONE is here! Tomorrow, Saturday, July 26, 2025, is the Annual 2025 Caladium Festival Car & Bike Show.

Cars of all kinds, motorcycles, vendors, and food trucks will take over the Lake Placid Devane Circle, starting at 8:00 AM and closing with trophy awards at 1:00 PM.

Arrive early to get a shady spot for parking!

Goodie bags for the first 150 participants.

DJ entertainment will be provided by Jeremy of Mobile Music and More.

Spectator admission is free.

The show is part of the annual Lake Placid Caladium Festival.

Y’all stay cool now! – Scott, Pete, & Ron

Here are some pictures from past Caladium Car & Bike Shows!

PS – We are working on a Car & Bike Show later in August in Avon Park.
DETAILS TO COME!

Legion Post 25’s July 4th Birthday Picnic! Don’t Cook, Free Food, Party With Us!

Published on July 3, 2025 by corvettesLeave a comment

Greetings Cruisers,
America’s 249^th Birthday is just around the corner, and American Legion Post 25 in Lake Placid has BIG PLANS.

This is a FREE event, open to the public, as well as all Veterans, 1st Responders, and their families.

Date: Friday, July 4, 2025, 11 AM to 8 PM.

Music: TWO BANDS! Calico from 2 to 5 pm and Randy Sullens from 5 to 8 PM.

Food: Commander’s Chicken Quarters on the BBQ, Smoked Brisket Sandwiches, Hot Dogs on the grill, and Ice Cream Floats. ($4.00, $6.00 “Spiked”)

To our GREAT patrons, everyone is invited to “bring something” good to eat!

Activities: Cornhole Tournament, Raffles, a 50/50, a Dunk Tank, and for the children, a 25 foot Water Slide, Face Painting, Clowns from the Lake Placid Clown College, and Balloons.

Bar Games: Chips Ahoy at 1 PM, and Queen of Hearts at 7 PM.

Happy Hour: 2 to 5 PM.

(Please remember, no food or drinks from the outside)

Music, food, drinks, friends, games, ice cream floats, and patriots. That’s the American way!

See you at Post 25! – Scott, Pete, & Ron

“The Encounter” July 4th Event & Car Show UPDATE

Published on June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 by corvettesLeave a comment

Greetings Cruisers,
Last week, we told you about the BIG EVENT on the Lake Placid, Florida, Tower Parking Lot, “The Encounter”. This will be an all-day event with lots of food trucks, music, activities, and a Car Show.

The Car Show part of “The Encounter” will run from 1 to 3 PM.

Have an AMAZING birthday party for AMERICA! – Scott, Pete, & Ron

PS – Don’t forget, July 26, 2025, is the Caladium Festival Car & Bike Show!For more information, CLICK HERE!

The Encounter, July 4th Fireworks, Car & Food Trucks Show, Music

Published on June 20, 2025June 30, 2025 by corvettesLeave a comment

Greetings Cruisers,

Although Lake Country Cruisers’ next Car & Bike Show isn’t until October 11, 2025, we last told you that we’d let you know of any car show activity during the summer.

On July 4^th, 2025, Americans will celebrate our 249^th birthday!

Heartland Fireworks will present “The Encounter,” a full day of fun events on July 4, 2025, from 9 AM to 11 PM.

Free Prizes, Free Giveaways, BOGOs, Veterans Discounts, and INSANE Combo Packages of fireworks. ← FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED… WE WILL SELL OUT! (They ONLY sell LEGAL fireworks!)

Location: The Tower Parking Lot, on Rt. 27, in beautiful Lake Placid, Florida.

Activities: Parking lot Show’n Shine Classic Car Show, a 50/50 Raffle, Battle of the Food Trucks from 9 AM to 10 PM. LIVE Broadcast & DJ on WWOJ.

ROCK N’ JAM CONCERT: featuring The SLICKS Band, Ryzn Soulz, and Sweet Baby Luv, from 5 to 10 PM.

No Admission! No Cover Charge! FREE to the Public.

Family Fun, Prizes, and Specials all day long!

Fireworks sales from June 27 to July 5, 2025.

This is an all-day event. Come on out, enjoy the cars, food, and music! – Scott, Pete, & Ron

PS – Don’t forget, July 26, 2025, is the Caladium Festival Car & Bike Show.

For more information, CLICK HERE!

Lake Country Cruisers Saturday Car & Bike Show Starts 10 AM

Published on May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by corvettesLeave a comment

Greetings Cruisers,
Saturday, May 10, 2025, will be our last Lake Country Cruisers Car & Bike Show for the season. Our shows will resume on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Have you noticed that our beautiful winter and early spring weather is behind us? Yes, now it’s HOT! So, this Saturday’s Car & Bike show will officially start an hour earlier, 10 AM to 12:30 PM. We don’t want anyone melting!

Also, we are anticipating a lot of motorcycles at the show. American Legion Post 25 now has an official Legion Riders Chapter. Their first monthly meeting is this Saturday at 10:30 AM. We have let the Riders know that they are welcome to the Lake Country Cruisers Car & Bike Show. There’s room in the parking lot for everyone.

If you are an American Legion member, you can be a Legion Riders Supporter for just $15 a year. Then you can wear the “Legion Riders Supporter” rocker on your shirt sleeve. Even if you don’t have a motorcycle. We love machines at Lake Country Cruisers; two, three, four, six, or eight wheels!

As we move through the summer months, as car and bike shows pop up, we’ll let you know what’s happening and when. The Caladium Car & Bike Show is scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025.

To download the PDF Registration Form, CLICK HERE. If you know of upcoming car and bike shows, let us know at… lightoak@comcast.net, and we’ll give the event some love on our Coming Events page.

See you this Saturday! – Scott, Pete, & Ron

CLICK HERE to download an entry form for the
2025 Caladium Festival Car & Bike Show

Placid Nights on Interlake Car & Boat Show 4-25-25, 5-8 PM

Published on April 21, 2025 by corvettesLeave a comment

Greetings Cruisers,
The next Lake Country Cruisers Car & Bike Show will be May 10, 2025. We won’t be back until October 11, 2025. But we all need a car show every few weeks. As they come up in Highlands County, we will let you know.

This Friday, April 25, 2025, don’t miss the “Placid Nights on Interlake Car and Boat Show”. This is an early evening show that starts at 5 PM and goes to 8 PM. Many of the Lake Placid shops and restaurants will be open!

And “The Lee Alcorn Band” will provide musical entertainment.

The sun doesn’t set on Friday until 7:56 PM, so there’ll be enough light to enjoy the cars, and it should get cooler as the show goes on.

Sounds delightful! –

Then on Saturday, April 26, 2025, there’s the All American Trailer Connection “Customer Appreciation Car, Truck, & Bike Show, from 9 AM to 1 PM, rain or shine. Address: 14021 US 27 South, Sebring, Florida. CLICK HERE for the map.

Scott, Pete, & Ron

Cruisers Car Show, April 12, 2025

Published on April 8, 2025 by corvettesLeave a comment

Greetings Cruisers!
Just a quick reminder, our next Lake Country Cruisers Car & Bike Show will be Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the American Legion Post 25 in Lake Placid, Florida. The show starts at 11 a.m. and wraps up around 1:30 p.m.

THIS JUST IN!

Many of our Cruisers are also motorcycle riders. American Legion Post 25 will officially launch “Legion Riders Post 25” in a few weeks.

Legion Riders love to get in the wind and go places together. As the Post 25 outfit schedules Poker Runs and other fund-raiser riding events, we will let you know. If you are a member of the American Legion, you can be a Legion Riders member for only $15 a year!

So, if you have a two or three-wheeler ride, let’s see it at the next show!

See you at Legion Post 25! – Scott, Pete, & Ron

Lake Country Cruisers Car & Bike Show this Saturday!

Published on March 5, 2025 by corvettesLeave a comment

Greetings Cruisers!
Just a quick reminder, The Lake Country Cruisers Car & Bike Show will be on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the American Legion Post 25 in Lake Placid, Florida. The show starts at 11 a.m. and wraps up around 1:30 p.m.

The Lake Placid American Legion has a new Kitchen Chef, DeWayne. The Kitchen is open six days a week for Lunch and Dinner and has an expanded menu, meaning you can get more than burgers and hot dogs!

Lake Country Cruisers Car & Bike Shows are family-friendly. So, bring the kids, bring the grand kiddos, heck, bring the dog, too!

We’ll see you March 8, at Legion Post 25, Rt. 27 in Lake Placid, Florida! – Scott, Pete, & Ron