It may be late September, but Minnesota's 2008 car-show season isn't ready to give up the ghost just yet. The calendar through next weekend is listed. Please note that spectators are admitted free unless indicated. For more information on most of these shows and cruise-ins, visit www.autoswalk.com.
Friday
Fatboys Bar & Grille, East Bethel (3-9 pm, 763-434-8181).
Minnesota Valley Rally, downtown Shakopee (6-10 pm, 952-445-9668, bryan@tsc1890.com).
O'Reilly's Auto Parts, Lakeville (6-8 pm, www.MnHotRods.com).
Prior Lake Roll-In (5-9 pm, 952-440-2277).
Saturday/Sunday
38th Annual Midwest Fall Swap Meet & Antique Auto Show, State Fairgrounds (8 am–4 pm both days; $5, $2 ages 62+ spectator admission good for both days, under 12 free with paid adult; 651-699-5997, 952-448-4323, www.midwestswapmeet.com). Hundreds of vendors, thousands of spectators, top area show cars are expected for this event, sponsored by the Twin Cities Model A Club and the Capitol City Chapter of the Antique Auto Club of America. Cars and new/used parts will be for sale.