2 Michigan car shows named among best in US
(CBS DETROIT) - Two car shows in Michigan were named among the best in the United States, according to a recent USA Today 10Best ranking.
Hundreds of car shows happen nationwide each year, from events that celebrate classic cars to ones that look at new technology and the future of cars.
The best car shows on this list were chosen based on votes from readers. The two Michigan car shows that were voted among the best were the Woodward Dream Cruise and Cars & Coffee.
M1 Cars & Coffee
The Cars & Coffee event at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac ranked as No. 5.
The event takes place on the first Saturday of each month, and each event has a different theme. Cars selected based on the theme are displayed in the arena parking, and other vehicles are all welcome and can park trackside.
Cars & Coffee is a family-friendly event that is free to attend. Here's a list of the upcoming themes:
- MAY 6: GM BRANDS + BLACK GHOST
- JUNE 3: ANTIQUE, VINTAGE, CLASSICS
- JULY 1: MOPAR
- AUGUST 5: CUSTOMS, HOT RODS, PRO-TOURING
- SEPTEMBER 2: FORD, LINCOLN, MERCURY
- OCTOBER 7: JAPANESE DOMESTIC MANUFACTURING & ASIAN BRANDS
For more information about the event, visit here.
Woodward Dream Cruise
The Woodward Dream Cruise ranked No. 6 on the list and was founded in 1995. Now, it is one of the largest one-day automotive events in the world. The show brings in over one million people and 40,000 classic cars annually.
Classic cars are driven down a 16-mile stretch of Woodward Avenue through Pontiac, Bloomfield Township, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Royal Oak, Berkley, Huntington Woods, Pleasant Ridge and Ferndale.
This car show happens on the third Saturday of August each year, from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
For more information about the Woodward Dream Cruise, visit here.
Anyone interested in learning about the other car shows that ranked among the best can view the full list here.
