Woodward Dream Cruise Events

The Woodward Dream Cruise is on! Beyond cruise, communities along Woodward will feature a variety of events:

Birmingham Cruise Event

When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 20

Where: downtown Birmingham along Old Woodward from Brown Street to Lincoln

View hundreds of classic cars on display, plus live entertainment, food from local restaurants and a kids area.

For more information: http://www.birminghamcruiseevent.com

Chevrolet activities

When: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 20

Where:  Birmingham Triangle, in front of the 555 Triangle, where Old Woodward meets Woodward

Some 60 cars will be on display, ranging from heritage vehicles to the new Volt, Sonic, Cruze Eco, and Camaro ZL1.  Also on display will be vehicles from the Transformers movies and a selection of Indy 500 pace vehicles.  Visitors will be able to capture themselves with a Time Splice 3D camera.  

Guy Fieri, host of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, is bringing two of his Camaros, and will be signing posters from 11 a.m. -1 p.m.

Hunter House activities

When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 20

Where: Hunter House

Elvis Presley tribute artist Fred Wolfe will go through his entire set list multiple times. Classic Beat will perform classic rock and roll tunes from the 1950s and 60s from 1-4 p.m. and DJ Boogie Brian will again be there throughout the day until the final burger is sold.

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Bloomfield Township Classic Car Show

When: 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Aug. 20

Where: Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield, 36600 Woodward Ave. (just south of Big Beaver Road)

Fun, family friendly car show that features classic and rare cars, a viewing area for the Woodward Dream Cruise, official merchandise sales, DJ, food, general parking and portable restrooms. New this year: DeLorean car clubs. Back again: Shelby Distribution USA and Superformance will have a display of Genuine Shelby Cobras and Superformance MKIII’s (Shelby licensed Cobras). Tunes from the ‘60s, food, bleacher seating, portable toilets – free to the public

To register your car: www.bloomfieldtwp.org/events 

Superformance Display and Car Clubs Parking

Where: Comerica Bank, 36440 Woodward Ave., (immediately south of the Mercedes Benz dealership)

For more information: www.bloomfieldtwp.org/events

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Ferndale’s 2011 Woodward Dream Cruise

When: Aug. 20, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Where: East Nine Mile, off Woodward

What: 17th Ferndale’s Classics & Cruis’n Legends vehicle show

13th Mustang Alley Show

Rock ’n' Live Entertainment: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Ford Motor Co. and Ford Built Tough truck display, Mustang Garage, Kids Play Zone and vendors

More information: www.FerndaleDreamCruise.com

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Performance Division and Performance Parts Display at Memorial Park

When: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 20

Where: Memorial Park, northeast corner of Woodward and 13 Mile Road

The park will host a car show featuring cars that have been customized with performance enhancements plus classic cars, displays and food court.

Family Fun Zone at Pioneer Park

When: noon-6 p.m. Aug. 20

Where: Pioneer Park on Woodward north of Normandy

There will be clowns, face painting, inflatables and an entertainment stage. There will be a photo booth sponsored by Conner Creek Academy East and Kroger will be on hand with a special coloring project for the kids and free samples.

Chevy Pit Stops

When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 20 

Where: Chevrolet is setting up pit stops in three locations on Woodward Avenue where cruisers can stop in an air-conditioned area and have their classic cars photographed in front of murals depicting three historic diners.  They can also enter a contest with WOMC radio to win prizes for the best classic Chevy photos and best overall car photos.  Locations are:

Art Van, 32310 Woodward Ave. (south of 14 Mile Road) – Ted's Drive In

CVS, 30900 Woodward Ave. (at 13 Mile Road) – The Susie Q

Jax Kar Wash, 27054 Woodward Ave. (at 11 Mile Road) – Totem Pole

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