Just the normal variety of vehicles on an Oakboro Cruise In night LOL!

With those clouds, who could blame him for leaving the top up?

Let's just talk about it awhile!

It was a beautiful night to show off a convertible.

Nice place to park - right near Tina's concessions!

They park so nice!

Sometimes you just gotta choose

There was a tractor pull going on down the road but this little guy decided to stay at the cruise in!

Street scene from Oakboro June Cruise In - looks like I was in a "red" mood!

Seen at the June 2012 Cruise In

Our guest "judge" this month was Debra Sprayberry from the Stanly County Animal Rescue League.  Her favorite vehicle at the June Cruise In was this 1952 Chevy Panel Truck.  Owned only 1-1/2 months,  Karen & Jake Ash of Albemarle say they are enjoying their new family member.  The truck has a 350 motor with a 350 turbo transmissioon and a '68 Camaro front clip underneath.  We really liked the interior lights!

Rumor has it that storms were happening all over the area last night.  Not in Oakboro!  The crowd wasn't as big as normal, lots of beautiful vehicles so we still had a good time.  Glad to see everybody who did make it and hope to see you back in July.  Pictures of last night's event will be posted throughout the month...stay tuned!

TodayJun 22

90^°F

69^°F

Isolated T-Storms

CHANCE OF RAIN:

30%

 

WIND:

WSW at 7 mph

FriJun 22

90^°F

69^°F

Partly Cloudy

CHANCE OF RAIN:

0%

 

WIND:

SSW at 8 mph

FriJun 22

90^°F

70^°F

Isolated T-Storms

CHANCE OF RAIN:

30%

 

WIND:

WSW at 4 mph

Cruise in NEXT FRIDAY and the weather is calling for a BEAUTIFUL evening!

Only 1 week & 2 days till June Cruise In....are you planning on attending?  Let us know your plans!

Finally!  Some pictures from the May Cruise-In's Burnout!  Thanks Bruce!!

Did anybody get any pictures of the May cruise-in?  If so, would you be so kind as to email some to me?  I had to miss it.  Also, still needing somebody to sing or play in front of Rotation Station for June.  Space still available for flea market in June.  2013 Calendar has room for more advertisers.  Advertise on this website!
Call 704-485-5957 for any information.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS....NEXT CRUISE IN IS JUNE 22nd!!!!!

This time tomorrow evening, things should be hopping at the Cruise In!  Take a camera and if you get some way cool pictures, be sure to send us a copy to post!  Everybody have a wonderful, fun, safe night of it!

Only 2 more days till Friday's Cruise In!  Remember to support our local merchants & vendors!  Music at the stoplight and there may be some more at 5th & Main.  Motorcycle parking only lot in front of Rotation Station at 5th St.  Come enjoy the evening!!  Burnout starts at 9 pm.  DJ Baxter will be emcee bringing all the fun that comes along with him.

Friday Weather

Friday looks like a wonderful day for a Cruise-In!  http://www.weather.com/weather/5-day/Oakboro+NC+28129:4:US

Countdown

One week till Cruise In!

Southeastern Fox Bodies

I am so addicted to snooping around the web!  I found out the Southeastern Fox Bodies Car Club is thinking of making an appearance at the cruise in.  We will look forward to seeing them Mustangs again!

'29 Hot Rod!

Be on the lookout for this sweet '29 Hot Rod.   Planning to bring it to cruise in sometime this season.   Sure hope he makes it!

Advertise your business on the 2013 Cruise In Calendar!

We still have advertising space available on our 2013 calendar.
Also have spots available on this website.
Contact Barbara @ 704-485-5957 or Becky @ 704-485-2065 for more information.

Entertainment Booked for May Cruise In

Entertainment is being lined up for the May 25th Cruise In.  On the main stage by the stoplight, Forever Reign will be performing.  They are a young group that performs Southern Gospel / Contemporary Christian music. http://foreverreigngroup-com.webs.com/

On the other end of Main St. at the corner of 5th Street, we are having glimmers of hope of a jam session taking place.  So if you play an instrument or sing, feel free to stop by & join in on the fun.

September Cruise In Car Pictures

Click HERE to see photos of some cars that were at the September Cruise In.  (found on the web)

Burnout Emcee

In the absence of our DJ Baxter at the burnout, we really appreciate and want to thank our Mayor Danny Long for bringing a bull horn and filling in for us. Baxter will be back next month on May 25th and put on his regular burnout party. Get your cars in gear to burrrrrrrrrn it out!!

Click here to see a video of the Burnout on April 27, 2012

April 27, 2012 Cruise In a Success!!!

After being rained out in March, April 2012 was a HUGE success!!  We had lots of cars & plenty of spectators.  The band played & everybody enjoyed looking at the race cars from the Concord Speedway.  Looking forward to having another wonderful time on May 25th.  If you have any pictures of last night's event, feel free to post them or send them us at oakborocruisein@gmail.com

Oct 28 Cruise-In

This is our last big cruise-in for the year. Yes, drivers bring their cars here from Nov - March, but this will be our last burnout for 2011.

Bring your family and come join the fun!

Oakboro's Story

Did you see the story about our event on UNC-TV? We are very excited to have been chosen to be featured on our statewide public television.

The night the reporter was here, we were also honored by the presence of Maggie "Charlene Darling" Peterson and the Mayberry Tribute Artists. How did we get so lucky? Jeff Branch, who plays the role of "Howard Sprague" in the Tribute group, is from here. He produces a variety of bluegrass shows and one of them included our guests and Rodney "Rodney Darling" Dillard. Maggie and Rodney actually performed on The Andy Griffith Show in the 1960s. Jeff's show actually occured the next day in neighboring Troy, N.C.

Our last burnout of the season will be held in October. In the following months, we'll have smaller cruise-ins where people bring their cars and typically socialize over dinner. Then the burnout and big cruise-in will begin again in April 2012.

If the weather is pretty, we'll have 500 or more cars and thousands of people. So come join us!

Maggie Peterson, the real actress who played the role of Charlene Darling, poses with a fan for a picture.

Remember this old car? The Darling's rode it from the mountains to Mayberry.

Some people can never go long without getting caught!

No rain in Oakboro tonight!

Yes, there's a car show.
No, there's no rain!

Come bring your car and have some fun!

Around 8 p.m., we'll have a parade featuring two Mayberry squad cars - Otis, Ernst T, Howard and other members of the Mayberry Tribute Artists - along with the real Charlene.

That's right. Maggie Peterson is the actress who played the roll of Charlene Darlin', the gal with the crush on Sheriff Andy Taylor.

Bring your cameras! And, we're holding a fundraiser for the D.A.R.E. program in Montgomery County, where funds have been eliminated for this year. Oakboro's own Jeff Branch is the D.A.R.E. officer there and needs our support.

And be sure to buy a 50/50 ticket. You might go home with some green backs!

Getting Attention!

Behind the scenes ... Our event is run by a team of highly-dedicated volunteers, some of whom don't even live in Oakboro. But, they love this event. Lately, we've had a rash of SEO (Search Engine Optimization) experts visit our site and try to sell us services to increase the number of people coming to our page. Most of them come from India or somewhere off-shore. We've gotten so many of these people trying to sell us their services that we must be doing something right! Otherwise, how have more than 100 of them, find us?

Something else ... The 50/50 tickets help us send a local student to Stanly Community College to study in the automotive science program. So when you purchase tickets, you're contributing to a scholarship.

August 26 - Special Guests Will Be Here!!!

Bring your cameras and meet Charlene, Rodney and all the Mayberry Tribute Artists - during the Friday, August 26 cruise-in. We'll have a parade at 8 p.m. and they'll be around for photos, handshakes and autographs. And, you'll see them at the burnout!

You may recall that on The Andy Griffith Show, there was the Darlin' family who came to town from the mountains. There was the dad, Charlene and her brothers. They picked and played and sang. Charlene fell in love with Sheriff Andy Taylor and wanted to marry him.

Well, they'll be in town for a D.A.R.E. benefit the next night, Saturday, August 27, in Troy. But before they get there, we'll have them here at the cruise-in.

Charlene is actually Maggie Peterson and she lives in Las Vegas where she often performs with her husband. She still has a beautiful voice and is planning on singing a couple of numbers for us during her visit.

AND - Maggie owns a red 1964 red VW bug. She would love to sell it. She bought it brand new and drove it to the TV set in Los Angeles when she was working on the show. It has around 370,000 miles on it and is in great shape. No, she isn't bringing it to the cruise-in. She's flying in from Las Vegas where she now lives and often performs with her piano playing husband. She will soon have a Facebook page about her car. She says that Denver Pyle added some silver flower vases on the inside of the doors so she could carry Charlene's mountain flowers. True story!

As we get pics of the car and Maggie, we'll post them!

Congratulations!

In this day and time when car dealerships have been struggling, we tip our hat to one that has been open for the past 35 years. It's quite an accomplishment, in this economy, to run a business successfully.

We normally don't post advertisements for companies, but we salute this one! Someone there, who obviously attends the Oakboro Cruise-In, sent us the following -

BEN MYNATT CHEVY-CAD-BUICK-GMC is having a Celebration for being in Cabarrus County for 35 years. There will be games for the kids, a live band, hot dogs, home made Ice Cream and a Car show. If you know anyone who would like to show their car, please let them know they will be welcome here. Come help us celebrate and have a big time. June 18th 10:00am-3:00pm.

May Event Cancelled

Mother Nature isn't being kind to us in Oakboro. She's whipped up storms, thunder, lightnin' and rain in April and May.

We had about 15 cars show up before the second storm blew in here. We're going to try and do this again on Friday, June 24.

Save Driving

Which insurance companies award safe drivers? Check out this link.

Season Opening Gets a Soaking!

Someone should write a song just for times like tonight .... "Rain On and Off Again." But that's the way April is here. Hot one day. Chily the next. Pretty and dry - or wet.

We hope you'll plan to join us on May 27 - and have a safe and enjoyable Easter 2011!

April 22, 2011 Starts Burnout Season at the Oakboro Cruise-In

The Oakboro Cruise-In & Burnout will be held on Friday, April 22.


If the weather is nice, volunteer organizers expect up to 6,000 people who enjoy cars, music, an historic downtown setting and a friendly atmosphere.

The Oakboro Cruise-In & Burnout is in its eighth season, having begun in 2004.

If weather is pretty, cars start arriving after lunch. However, the official hours are 5-9:30 p.m. The burnout will occur at 9 p.m.

Food vendors and souvenir concessions will be set up. Restaurants and retail stores will be open. The public is encouraged to purchase 50/50 tickets. Proceeds go towards the operation and promotion of the event and help provide scholarships for local high school students.

The Cruise-In is held in downtown Oakboro on NC Hwy. 205 between Albemarle and Charlotte. It is one of the largest cruise-ins held in a small North Carolina downtown.

For information, visit the Oakboro Cruise-In on Facebook, email info@oakborocruisein.com, log onto www.OakboroCruiseIn.com or call Jerry Crayton at 704-467-4992.

April 22, 2011

The burnout will occur!

Winter Season

We're not as formal with our event in the winter months as we are when temperatures warm up. Typically what happens in from Dec-Feb is that people come and meet over dinner. So if you're driving through town during that time, come on in and warm up with dinner. We're here!

2011

We are getting geared up for our 2011 season and we'll be posting a lot of information on Facebook too. If you have any suggestions, please share them with us. thank you!

What's New for October's Cruise-In ...

Latter Rain is a well-known local band which has played at the Oakboro Music Hall. We're very excited about them performing on Oct. 22. Their stage will be set up on front of Sun Trust Bank. They play a variety of Christian music.

We expect we'll have a DJ over by Mom's and Pop's Antique Store too. Good dancing music ...

So come and have some fun, eat some of our wonderful locally-made popsicles and get an Oakboro Cruise-In shirt. They're in a variety of sizes and colors. Start your Christmas shopping early at The Art Shop.

Oh, by the way, we won't be having a burnout this month. It's no reflection upon the crazy tractor driver from September - we just won't have the level of security that night like we normally do. We want to make sure everyone who attends our event is safe.

But the burnout will return!

Chill Off Tonight in Oakboro

Did you know popsicles are made right here in Oakboro? They are - and they're made from fruit. Oh, they're really good! $1 each ... great way to cool down on such a hot night!

The Burnout will start at 9 p.m. We anticipate cars will start arriving a little early because it's just so darned pretty today! Great photo ops!

And, we've already started our 10-day July 4th Celebration -- so this will be an extra-special night.

What will the weather be?

According to Future Weather on WGHP in High Point, there is a chance we'll get a little rain but it will be out of here by 5 p.m. But rain or shine, we'll have a fun time tonight in downtown Oakboro! This forecast comes from WCNC in Charlotte.... But if we do get rain on Saturday, that's a great time to treat your yard to get rid of ticks and fleas. Car Gal just found a tick yesterday after treating her yard in March. Go to your local garden supply store for supplies.

Rock Hudson and The DeSoto

"Giddy Up 409"

April 2010 Pics

Sun's Shining -- BURNOUT's TONIGHT!!!!!

The sun has popped out and cars are glistening ... Elvis is tuning up ... we're getting ready to have a party .. and the first burnout of 2010.

So hop in your car, bring some friends and come to Oakboro!

Bring your camera, some cash for food - and some cash for 50/50 tickets. If you win, you'll take home half the pot and the rest goes to not only produce this event, but also help pay for a scholarship to send a local student to Stanly Community College's automobile technology program.

Have fun ... Help a student!

March Cruise-In - Rain or Shine!

Yep, we're having it - so drive your car here and show it off. Ok, the forecast does have rain in it, but we're hoping it doesn't rain in Oakboro from 3-9 p.m.

Gotta great DJ! Baxter is a super DJ and has fun with the crowd. 50/50 tickets - someone can go home with cash.

You may not know it, but the money we raise at the Oakboro Cruise-In has started going to scholarships to help local kids attend Stanly Community College and learn about automobile technology. Buy a 50/50 ticket and help a kid learn how to fix your car!

Now Car Gal, who puts this Website together, is also working on another cruise-in on Saturday, April 17 in Asheboro. It's a fundraiser with an entry fee of $25. The name of the event is the Cruisin' for Miracles Car Show and Old Time Chili Cookoff. Hey, if you like cooking chili, this might be an event for you, too! Old cars and homemade chili. The Website for the chili cookoff is http://www.oldtimechilicookoff.com/ and that site will take you to the car show - it's actually two events going on at the same time, same place, same day.

People are talking about us .....

Hey, Oakboro loves bugs!
Yea, the VW Bugs!
Check this out ..... the Oakboro Cruise-In has been the topic of discussion...

Cruise-ins Everywhere

Seems like everyone loves the sexy lines, the curves, the swirls of old cars. I know I do. I was at the stoplight the other day when a precious bright red Corvette pulled up beside me. I don't recall the driver, but I did admire the classy style.

So it's no wonder that towns like Asheboro (April 17) are starting cruise-ins. The one on April 17 will be a fundraiser with Golden Corral for the Children's Miracle Network - and the setting will be alongside the Old Time Chili Cookoff.

I see quite a few of the Asheboro car collectors at the Oakboro show. Small world ...small towns ... pretty cars!

January 2010 Cool Cruise-In

Come have dinner and show off your car. No, it's a bit too cold to do burnouts this time of year, but we still like to show off our cars and socialize.

We have a variety of restaurants - Cafe East, Hayfield's Steak & Seafood, Penny's and Wayside. The Art Shop, antique shops and others will be open late.

We've heard there is a possibility that members of the Carolinas Miata Car Club will come, but we haven't heard for sure. If so, bundle up with a warm jacket, some gloves, a hat and take a stroll up and down Main Street. Here's a pic I pulled off the Internet. Makes you feel a little warmer, yea? See you Friday night!

2010 Dates

The shiny cars, photo opportunities, friendly conversation and the burnout are what continue to pull people monthly to the Oakboro Cruise-In. The Stanly County event pulls in around 6,000 or so people and 500 cars if the weather is pretty.

The event is held on the fourth Friday of each month. Cars start arriving around 3 p.m., but it actually starts at 5 p.m. At 9 p.m., the Burnout is held, filling the streets with soft billowing smoke, tire squeals and cheers from the crowds.

The Burnout is held April through October, while the Cruise-In is a monthly event.

The 2010 dates are January 22, February 26, March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24, October 22 and November 26. There will not be a December event as it falls on Christmas Eve.

Tonight ... Tonight ..... Tonight ....

Yes, the cruise-in is being held tonight!

Interested in Volunteering?

If you've been recently, you have seen we have had a lot of cars --- a count last month found around 400.

So we're putting out the plea to help us park them, welcome people to the Oakboro Cruise-In and assist with crowd control during the Burnout. If you're interested, please email us at info@OakboroCruiseIn.com and we'll follow up with times and places.

Thanks!