Vanderbilt Cup Races

Apr 17 2026

Upcoming April 2026 Automotive Events on Long Island and a Newsday article on the car show season kickoff

Upcoming automotive main events on Long Island for the 2026 season, but please check the 'Events' page often for the complete list of meets and gatherings throughout the month of April

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Link to Long Island Automotive Cruises and Weekly Cars & Coffee

Link to Long Island car clubs.

Link to the Long Island Car Council website.

Link to currently planned 2026 car shows for the Howard & Roz Kroplick Collection

Enjoy,

Howard Kroplick

Saturday, April 18, 2026

The BMW Car Show, Lindenhurst, NY

Sunday, April 19, 2026

The Suffolk County Police Historical Society Spring Open House & Car Display, Yaphank, NY

Spring Dust-Off Car Show for Autism Awareness, Port Jefferson Station, NY

The 22nd Annual Original Blessing of the Bikes and Run, Farmingville, NY

The Code Red Car & Bike Show 2026, Freeport, NY

The Kiwanis Club Rocks Car Show, Brightwaters, NY

The Fabulous 50’s & 60’s Nostalgia Car Club, Spring Dust-Off Car Show, Manorville, NY

Postponed to Sunday, April 26, 2026

Newsday "Long Island classic car show season kicks off this weekend"

Once spring is in full swing, Long Island car collectors start to come out of hibernation for the new car show season. The Fabulous ’50s and ’60s Nostalgia Car Club hosts one of the first on the schedule with the Spring Dust Off Car Show at The Maples on Sunday in Manorville.

"Everyone is all stir crazy from the winter," club president John Forlenza says. "Traditionally, we like to do it after Easter because by then everyone has the bug to get out."

The dog-friendly show will feature more than 300 cars of all makes and models, with trophies being awarded to 28 classes. DJ Steve spins oldies tunes while The Maples hosts a barbecue on the patio ($10 per plate). Craft vendors and a 50/50 raffle round out the day.