Thursday, April 23rd, 7PM-????:
Tune Up Cruise-in at Steak 'n Shake
If you live locally or are planning on getting to town early, join at light 16A on Hwy 27 as we relax and tell some cruisin' tales while enjoying some tasty ice cream! This is a very relaxing way to kick off the cruisin' weekend.
Friday, April 24th, Noon-2PM:
Early Bird Meet & Greet/Q97 Live Remote from Danny's Rod Shop!
Friday Meet & Greet! Danny's Rod Shop, approx. 2.5 miles north of Somerset on US 27 will host the Meet & Greet each Friday, Noon-2pm on Cruise weekends! Danny's shop will be open for business during the event and ready to fill your performance and dressup parts needs. Be sure to come by and see us!
Friday Night Thunder!!!
It's the kickoff for each Somernites Cruise Weekend and it's held at Somerset Mall (stoplight #23 on US 27). Walmart and the Somerset Mall have teamed up to make the traditional Friday night pre-cruise event even bigger and better! Expect even more of what you've come to enjoy on Friday nights...live music, inflatables for the kids, loud pipe contests, prizes and of course hundreds of classic hot rods! As always, admission to the event is FREE! The new location offers more parking, easier access and a wide variety of entertainment for the entire family! Make plans to join the fun at Friday Night Thunder on the strip this summer!
Saturday, April 25th, 8:00AM:
Meet at Hardee's South, stoplight #22 on south US 27! Fun Run participants will receive a FREE breakfast before setting out on this month's Fun Run. We will depart at 9:00AM promptly for the April destination...DYNO DAY at Chickenhawk Motorsports! It's time to put your hot rod to the test with a couple of passes on the dyno! Prize for best showing and cost is $60 for two pulls. For more info call 606-416-1410.
Saturday, April 25th, 1PM:
Entrance Gates Open in Downtown Somerset for the Show & Shine!!!
It’s the Big Show!!! Blocks and blocks of show cars and trucks! Stroll thru the downtown area admiring all the chrome and horsepower, talk to car owners and enjoy the family oriented atmosphere! Don't forget to visit our official merchandise trailer for the brand new 2015 t-shirts for adults and kids. In the Vendor Alley, you can sample great food, check out vendor displays and shop for new performance and restoration parts. There is plenty to see and do at Somernites Cruise and always a few surprises! You will enjoy the great cruisin' tunes all over town too! We offer a Car Corral and a FREE hourly shuttle bus to local shopping centers!
Saturday, Showcar Highlight
Orphans (All auto manufacturers now out of business) The Showcase Corral for Opening Day 2015 will feature all Orphans...vehicles made by manufacturers now out of business! Examples: Studebaker, Plymouth, Oldsmobile, etc. Gates open for this show-within-a-show at 1:00pm with no admission charge and no judging. Bring your ride to show it off, bump elbows and enjoy the scene! We have a VIP entrance gate located on the south end of downtown for Orphan cars only! ***The rest of the Show & Shine in downtown will be open for all other makes and models.
Saturday, Limited Edition Collector Poster Giveaway!
It's our 15th Anniversary Season and we will be offering special, limited edition posters, FREE to the first 1000 show cars! Don't miss out on this giveaway...when they're gone, they're gone! Limit of one poster per car.
50/50 Raffle!
Win big CA$H money at Somernites Cruise on Sat, in the 50/50 Raffle! The more tickets sold, the bigger your half of the prize gets! Tickets are $1 each. Drawing at 5:30pm. Must be present to win. License #ORG0002148
Kids Kruze Zone!!!
Kids gotta have fun too right??? Bring the little ones to the Kids Kruze Zone sponsored by Southeast Kia. The Kids Kruze Zone is packed with fun inflatables sure to put a smile on the faces of the entire family! This area is monitored and safe. Inflatables provided by Jumping Jacks Inflatables. Wristbands for unlimited play time are $4. Individual tickets are $1 each. You will find the Kia Kids Kruze Zone at Judicial Center Courtyard.
Saturday Night, 7:00PM- ???
Cruisin' the Strip at Somernites!
It's one of the reasons you bring your hot rod to Somernites...the chance to Cruise the Strip and show off your ride! Imagine a six lane boulevard packed with hot cars and spectators. "The Strip" AKA US Highway 27, is the place to be after the Somernites Show & Shine wraps up in downtown. Cruise your hot rod or park and cheer on all the fun! Look for special activities in several parking lots up and down "the strip". When the sun goes down, the hot rides come out!