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Friday, April 3, 2015

2015 Mocksville Cruise In Free Car Show Dates and Times

Mocksville NC Cruise In Car Show Dates for 2015 © Katrena

Daylight hours begin to stretch like a sleepy cat's claws as warmer weather approaches the piedmont of North Carolina. For those living in and near Mocksville, conditions such as these herald classic cars and some good times on the square.

Free Car Show in North Carolina © Katrena

Those looking for a free car show will be delighted with this gem in Davie County. People pop their hoods in good company in this southern town. When the weather is pristine, it is not unusual for 250 cars to line Main Street and spill out onto side roads. You won't see any big rigs hauling in the cars – these folks enjoy driving their prized possessions for others to see and enjoy.

Piedmont C.A.R.S. Association Car Show in Davie County NC © Katrena

Many people have been displaying their cars for years. You might also see great added details like fuzzy dice, Taz, a food tray for a drive-in, or other memorabilia to go along with the era. Old cars often sport great stories if you have a few moments to hang around and talk with the owners.

Mocksville NC Free Car Show © Katrena

The Mocksville Cruise In is scheduled for the first and third Mondays from April through the first Monday in October. Rain dates are the first and third Tuesdays. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. until dusk.

Scheduled Date	Rain Date
April 6, 20	April 7, 21
May 4, 18	May 5, 19
June 1, 15	June 2, 16
July 6, 20	July 7, 21
August 3, 17	August 4, 18
September 7, 21	September 8, 22
October 5	October 6

The Piedmont C.A.R.S. Association hosts the Mocksville Cruise In shows - you can expect to see a nice variety of cars at this one. You could easily plan a whole day in Davie County with the family and visit several other places in the area before coming to the car show – you may wish to read about some of these areas in the additional article section below.

2015 Dates and Times for Cruise In Mocksville NC © Katrena

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2014 Mocksville Cruise In Car Show Dates (just in case you'd like to see more of my pix!)

Thanks for visiting Travel NC With Kids - the Cruise In dates were obtained from the Town of Mocksville web site and were correct on the date the article was published.

Saturday, March 1, 2014

2014 Mocksville Cruise In Car Show Dates

Mocksville Cruise In Car Show 2014 Dates © Katrena

Mocksville, a small town located in Davie County of North Carolina, offers a variety of events on their Main Street under the four oak trees. Beds rumble down the road at the annual bed race as the Christmas season and the annual Christmas parade approaches. Tractors - lots of them! - line up for the annual tractor parade in July. The garden club logs many volunteer hours as many citizens work their magic on the planters that feature beautiful and colorful plants in sight of the newly repaired clock atop the courthouse. Veterans and others gather near the memorial for the Veterans Day service, and Daniel Boone Days bring with them a bustle of activity that spills into the side streets. The kids might even set up an appointment to read to Ranger the dog at the public library on Main Street.

Free Car Show in NC © Katrena

Yet many people anxiously await the arrival of warmer weather in Davie County. The approach of April means that the Mocksville Cruise In Car Shows will begin again. If you want to see a great free car show, Mocksville has it covered with a wide variety of cars. Folks from all over show their rides, listen to the music, and simply enjoy the memories of vehicles from the past at the Cruise In, sponsored by the Piedmont C.A.R.S. Association.

Large Car Show in NC © Katrena

Here are the 2014 Mocksville Cruise In scheduled dates and rain dates according to the C.A.R.S. web site. The cars tend to start rolling in around 5:00 p.m. and many drivers stay until about 7:00 or dusk. Although the car show is typically on the first and third Monday of the month during warmer weather, it looks like they are hosting on the first and second Mondays in September:

Scheduled Date	Rain Date
April 7, 21	April 8, 22
May 5, 19	May 6, 20
June 2, 16	June 3, 17
July 7, 21	July 8, 22
August 4, 18	August 5, 19
September 1, 5	September 2, 6
October 6	October 7

If you have someone in your family who knows a lot about cars, this is a great opportunity for the kids to get some hands-on education about the vehicles. Many of the car owners are more than willing to tell others about their vehicles too.

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Piedmont C.A.R.S. Association Car Show Dates in Mocksville © Katrena

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Saturday, March 30, 2013

2013 Dates for Mocksville Cruise In Car Show by Piedmont Classic C.A.R.S. Association

If you are looking for the 2014 Mocksville Cruise In dates, click here.

Those traveling through downtown Mocksville on April 1 will be in for a treat as that date marks the start of one of the best car shows in North Carolina. The 2013 Mocksville Cruise In will be held on the first and third Mondays from April through early October, weather permitting. That makes this year's scheduled dates:

April 1, 15
May 6, 20
June 3, 17
July 1, 15
August 5, 19
September 2, 16
October 7

This free event is not hard to find. Simply drive down Main Street after about 5:30 p.m. on a scheduled date. You'll see an awesome array of classic, antique, restored, and special interest automobiles displayed by folks who simply love their vehicles. Some previous shows have hosted about 250 vehicles that fill Main Street and spill down the side streets as well.

Take the time to walk around and you won't be disappointed. If you venture near the four oaks at the town square, you'll likely hear period music. A 50/50 raffle is offered, and some of the downtown shops and restaurants are open. Many of the car owners will share the history of their vehicles, and a few autos may be for sale.

My girls are a bit relieved that I finally had to bid farewell to my beloved Cavalier. Over 300,000 miles finally wore out the engine, but it was fun to suggest popping the hood on my red ride at the Cruise In just to see the horrified looks on my daughters' faces!

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