2007 Cruise Dates April 28 May 26 June 23 July 28 Aug 25 Sept 22 Oct 27
August Cruise Events
CRUISE WEEKEND August 21st-22nd-23rd!
7PM-????: Tune Up Cruise-in at Dairy Queen on US 27 (stoplight #6) If you live locally or are planning on getting to town early, join as we relax and tell some cruisin' tales while enjoying some tasty ice cream! This is a very relaxing way to kick off the cruisin' weekend.
Noon-2PM: Early Bird Meet & Greet/Q97 Live Remote from Visitors Center! 1 block west of Kmart on Hwy 80, stop by and say "hi!", FREE Pepsi's and T-shirts along with great classic rock from Q97! We would love to meet you!
6PM-10PM: Wal-Mart's Rock & Roll Block Party at stoplight #13 on US 27! Bring your classic or hotrod and enjoy fun for the entire family! Door prizes, costume contests, food, live bands and dancing! Over 250 showcars attend this event each month, don't miss it! Please visit www.walmartblockparty.com for more info about this month's scheduled entertainment!
8:30AM-9:30AM: Saturday Morning Fun Run ***Grand Central Shopping Center, at stoplight #18***Fun Run participants will receive a FREE breakfast at the Rally Point before departing. We depart at 9:30AM promptly for the August destination...that's right! We are heading back to LONDON DRAGWAY for the final time this year! Challenge your friends to some friendly drag racing competition or just see what your ride will do! Unlimited passes down the strip for only $15! Spectators pay only $5! Concession stands will be open! Timeslips for all passes! No dragcars allowed, street legal cars & trucks only! Bring your timeslips to the Show & Shine later in the day to win prizes in the following classes: Low ET, Highest MPH and Best Reaction Time. Competition open to all street legal cars & trucks that participate so, save your timeslips!
2PM: Cruise Entrance Gates Open in Downtown Somerset for the Show & Shine!!! Blocks and blocks of showcars and trucks! Stroll thru the downtown area admiring all the chrome and horsepower, talk to car owners and enjoy the family oriented atmosphere! Don't forget to visit our official merchandise trailer for the brand new '08 t-shirts for adults and kids. In the Vendor Alley, you can sample great food, check out vendor displays and shop for new performance and restoration parts. There is always plenty to see and do at SomernitesCruise! Stop by the DJ trailer and leave us a bumper sticker or dash plaque with your car club's name on it and we will display it proudly in the trailer! You will enjoy the great cruisin' tunes all over town too!
August is Street Rod month!!! A new feature for '08 is the August focus on Street Rods! A show-within-the-show just for '54 and older Street Rods only! We are setting aside a special area to feature all makes and models of Street Rods from mild to wild customs...including rat rods and lead sleds! These cars are what started it all and what continue to be the backbone of our hobby today. Feel free to bring any displays you like to setup with your car. We are looking forward to an awesome turnout!
Cornhole Tournament at Somernites! Start practicing now for the monthly Cornhole Tournament to be held during the Show & Shine! The Young Chamber Professionals of Lake Cumberland will host the games in the parking lot next to the old Library. Registration begins at 2:00PM and the first cornbag will be tossed at 4:30PM. Cost is $20 per team and the winners will split the pot with the March of Dimes for charity. It's for a great cause so, don't miss out!
NEW fun after Cruise event! 6:00-10:00PM! Summer Sundown at The Mall! (Stoplight #23) Lots of FREE acts tonight featuring...Bill Kelly's Elvis Tribute! Rock & Roll Crooner Quentin Flagg!Rod Stewart Tribute Artist Steve Bobbitt! Bring your dancing shoes and join the fun! Special reserved parking for classic cars, live music, food, prizes, exhibits on the rear lot! Located right on the strip and lots of fun for all ages!For more info visit www.shopsomersetmall.com
8PM-????: Cruisin' The Strip! We know it's one of the main reasons you come to SomernitesCruise so, get your car out on "the strip" and cruise! Thousands of spectators waving and cheering from streetside! Lots of activities at businesses up and down the strip. Tune your radio to 97.1FM for great tunes and cruise the night away! There's plenty to see and do, just remember...we want to see you cruising your car or truck! It's a blast! Have fun and we'll see you back next month!