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Car shows are statewide this week

June 6, 2008 at 2:48PM

Traveling outstate this weekend? There are car shows all over Minnesota.

Tonight

North St. Paul History Cruze (6-10 pm; 651-773-8274). Now 15 years old, this big weekly event opens tonight and runs through August.

Prior Lake Roll-In, Main St., downtown (5-9 pm; 952-440-2277).

County Market lot, St. Francis (5 pm-dusk; 763-753-6116, www.sffriniterally.org).

DQ Grill & Chill, Edina (6-10 pm; 952-830-0330).

Saturday

7th Annual All Chevy Car Show, Stillwater Motors (10 am– 3 pm; 651-439-4333, www.northstarcamaroclub.com).

Cruze to Jimmy's, Jimmy's Customs, Rods & Classics, Belle Plaine (11 am–3 pm; 952-873-3313, jimmy@jimmyscrc.com). Grand opening for a new business; features a loud dragster "cacklefest."

The Bridge is Still Open Summer Car Show, Corvette Specialties, Blaine (9 am–2 pm; school supply donations welcomed; 763-784-8577, parts@corvettespecialties.com).

St. Paul Downtown Beat Classics Show (5-10 pm; 651-224-4133, www.downtownbeatclassics.com).

Anoka Saturday Night River Run (5 pm-dark; 763-427-1460).

Sunday

26th Annual All GM Car & Truck Show & Swap Meet, State Fairgrounds (9 am–4 pm; spectators $5, under 12 free; 952-545-0134, milouise@usfamily.net). This area GM clubs' big show.

26th Annual Wright County Car Club Car Show & Swap Meet, Buffalo Rodeo Grounds, Buffalo (9 am– 3 pm; $3, $1 age 62+, under 12 free; 763-682-3772/3252, 763-684-1617; jkhagen@charter.net). A charity show with a free craft show nearby.

Chrysler Club Car Show, Wagner's Family Drive-In, Brooklyn Park (10 am–4 pm; 651-646-5753).

Volksport IV - Das Auto Show, Luther Westside Volkswagen, St. Louis Park (9 am–3 pm; 952-374-0675, www.volksport.com). VWs, Audis and Porsches "star."

Sunday in the Park Car Show, Lakeside Lions Park, Spring Lake Park (10 am–4 pm; 612-308-9220).

Monday

Culver's, Eagan (6-9 pm; 612-685-1272, 612-747-1546).

Tuesday

5-8 Grill & Bar, Champlin (5-8 pm; 763-425-5858, 63galaxieman@jmknowlton.com).

American Legion Post 334, Coon Rapids (5 pm-dusk; 763-421-6260).

VFW Post 295, South St. Paul (6-9 pm, 651-455-7408).

El Tequila, Inver Grove Heights (5:30-8:30 pm; 651-455-1650).

Wednesday

Carver Car Cruise, Broadway St., downtown Carver (6-9 pm; 612-989-5454).

Oak City, Brooklyn Center (7-9 pm; 763-531-0235, 612-529-4630).

Central Park, North Branch (6:30 pm departure for a short cruise to a restaurant; 651-674-0020, 651-283-3359).

Pizza Ranch, Waconia (6-9 pm; 952-442-9255, 952-448-4946).

Culver's, Albertville (5 pm-dusk, 763-497-1042).

Thursday

Hot Rod Power Tour, Rochester Community & Technical College (3-7 pm; 1-877-413-6515, www.hotrod.com).

The Pizza Shop, West St. Paul (5-10 pm; 651-224-4133).

Culver's, Forest Lake (5:30-8:30 pm; 763-434-6629).

Minnetonka Drive-In Restaurant, Spring Park (5 pm-dusk).

A local Austin-Healey Club member leaves June 19 for San Diego in his vintage car to help Make-A-Wish. To drive with or contribute, call 715-262-9813 or go online to glauser@pressenter.com.