2007 Cruise Dates April 28 May 26 June 23 July 28 Aug 25 Sept 22 Oct 27
October Cruise Events
CRUISE WEEKEND October 23rd-24th-25th!
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!
6:30PM-10PM: Season-ending Cruisers Banquet at The Center (light #15 on US 27) Join us for the our yearly banquet as we wrap up another great Cruise season with some great food, entertainment, door prizes and some tall cruisin' stories. It's a great evening of fun! Click the "Banquet" button on the left hand side of the page for ticket info!
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 October destination...the Old Mill at Mill Springs. This restored example of a historic grist mill is a scenic backdrop for our final Fun Run of the year. Fall colors are sure to enhance the short drive to the Old Mill and provide plenty of photo opportunities. Join us for this relaxing Fun Run before attending our final Show & Shine of 2008!
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 while they last! Certain sizes and colors may be in short supply so, get them early! 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!
October is 55-56-57 Chevy month!!! Ahh those tri-fives! Shining crome and tailfins! Nothing says "cruising" like seeing a 55, 56 or 57 beauty rolling down the highway. This month we focus the spotlight on these classics and we invite you to bring your baby out to be a part of the fun! All models of 55 thru 57's will be given a special area inside the Show & Shine to strut their stuff. 210's, BelAir's, with or without continental kits, original or custom...bring 'em all out for everyone to see!
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!
2008 Rafflecar and Car Trailer drawings!!!: starting at 7:00PM on the Square in downtown Somerset It's our final show of the year so, it must be time to draw some lucky winners! We have been offering tickets all year on that beautiful Red and Black Chevelle along with the awesome Car Trailer courtesy of GatorMade Trailers! Starting at 7:00PM with the drawing for the Car Trailer and finishing up at 7:30PM with the Chevelle drawing, we will be making some lucky cruisers very happy! Remember, you do NOT have to be present to win...don't worry, we will call you!
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 year!