Here is a list of club-sponsored events. Click on the View Event button for more information or to register for an event.
For a list of other classic car events in the area visit Candy Girl’s Cruise-In News.
Venice Rotary Art Fest Cruise-In
The Venice-Nokomis Rotary, one of our club sponsors, has once again invited club members to show our cars at the upcoming Rotary Art Fest. Let’s have a good turnout for this sponsored event.
Welcome Back Party
Come join us for an informal gathering as we great old and new friends and welcome back our snowbird members. View the event to make your reservation.
Cars & Coffee Venice
FREE Monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee Cruise-In
Mark your calendars. Come hang out with other club members for our monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee cruise-in at Ideal Classic Cars on US41 in Venice, every 4th Saturday of the month. No entrance fee, all types of classic and muscle cars are welcome, and coffee and breakfast food are offered for sale by a local food truck. Brought to you by the Venice AACA Car Club and Ideal Classic Cars. Be there or be square!
Club Lunch
Come enjoy a meal with other club members at our monthly luncheon. We meet on the last Wednesday of the month at one of our club sponsors. No sign-up is required. Just show up and remember to wear your name tag. Drive your old car weather permitting.
Tour of Vintage Motors w/Lunch
Join us for a tour of Vintage Motors, a club sponsor, a classic car dealer in Sarasota. We will eat lunch together at a local restaurant.
Venice Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Rally
Come visit us at the Venice Chamber of Commerce parking lot for their 2025 Non-Profit Rally.
Cars & Caffeine @ Wellen Park
We welcome all makes and models to join us monthly for a cruise-in at Wellen Park. Held on the 1st Saturday of the month, year-round except for July and August See you there!
Club Meeting
Catch up on all the latest happenings at the club’s monthly members’ meeting. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month, except for the months of July, and August.
Carlisle Winter Collector Car Auction
Come join the caravan as we drive to Lakeland for the Carlisle Winter Collector Car Auction.
Cars & Coffee Venice
FREE Monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee Cruise-In
Mark your calendars. Come hang out with other club members for our monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee cruise-in at Ideal Classic Cars on US41 in Venice, every 4th Saturday of the month. No entrance fee, all types of classic and muscle cars are welcome, and coffee and breakfast food are offered for sale by a local food truck. Brought to you by the Venice AACA Car Club and Ideal Classic Cars. Be there or be square!
1000 Miglia Experience USA Florida Race Event
The famous 1000 Miglia Experience USA Florida road race is coming to our very own Venice! Come on out to see these spectacular automobiles on Sunday afternoon, February 23rd, as they cruise downtown Venice and into Centennial Park to get their official paperwork stamped.
Atlanta Braves Spring Training Game & Lunch Buffet
Join us as we head to CoolToday ballpark in Venice on Wednesday, February 26th to watch the Atlanta Braves take on the Pittsburgh Pirates. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:05 PM. Cost is $70 per person, open to club members and guests, and includes our own private terrace space with all-you-can-eat lunch (grilled chicken breast and smoked sausage, chips, cookies, water, and lemonade), your game seats, and parking. Our group outing begins at 11:30 AM and runs till the game end. Our group space, Aaron’s Porch, will be roped off privately for our group and overlooks the field so you can enjoy all the pre-game action as you enjoy a relaxed lunch. Food comes out at 11:30 AM and ends at the first pitch, 1:05 PM. There will also be a cash bar right next door in the Terrace Club should you want to buy alcoholic drinks. Once the food ends, you may either head to your seats located right there on the terrace level seating or stay in the group space to watch the game. The bottom line is that space is ours for the entire game. No refunds unless the game is canceled.
Cars & Caffeine @ Wellen Park
We welcome all makes and models to join us monthly for a cruise-in at Wellen Park. Held on the 1st Saturday of the month, year-round except for July and August See you there!
Club Meeting
Catch up on all the latest happenings at the club’s monthly members’ meeting. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month, except for the months of July, and August.
2025 Arcadia All-Florida Rodeo Championships
Join us as we head to Arcadia for the All-Florida Championships Rodeo on Friday, March 7th, 2025.
Cars & Coffee Venice
FREE Monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee Cruise-In
Mark your calendars. Come hang out with other club members for our monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee cruise-in at Ideal Classic Cars on US41 in Venice, every 4th Saturday of the month. No entrance fee, all types of classic and muscle cars are welcome, and coffee and breakfast food are offered for sale by a local food truck. Brought to you by the Venice AACA Car Club and Ideal Classic Cars. Be there or be square!
35th Annual Venice AACA Car Show
Spend the day showing off your car with over 300 entrants and thousands of fellow enthusiasts at the 35th annual Venice AACA Car Show on Sunday, March 30th, 2025 in beautiful downtown Venice, FL. $35 registration fee per vehicle. Each entrant receives an information packet, dash plaque, show t-shirt, and raffle tickets for multiple door prizes. Over 100 trophies awarded in 30+ classes. All revenues generated by the show go to local charities. This is a pre-registration-only show that fills up quickly. Register early! No show day registrations. No refunds after March 1st, 2025.
Club Meeting
Catch up on all the latest happenings at the club’s monthly members’ meeting. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month, except for the months of July, and August.
Cars & Caffeine @ Wellen Park
We welcome all makes and models to join us monthly for a cruise-in at Wellen Park. Held on the 1st Saturday of the month, year-round except for July and August See you there!
Kimal Lumber Car Show
Join us at the Kimal Car Show. Bring your old car, be a judge, help out Kimal Lumber, one of our club sponsors.
2025 Breakfast-at-the-Beach Party
Come join us for our annual Breakfast-at-the-Beach party. It’s a catered affair with live music, games, and prizes. Always a popular event with club members. Remember to wear your club name tag. Click the event title for details.
Cars & Coffee Venice
FREE Monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee Cruise-In
Mark your calendars. Come hang out with other club members for our monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee cruise-in at Ideal Classic Cars on US41 in Venice, every 4th Saturday of the month. No entrance fee, all types of classic and muscle cars are welcome, and coffee and breakfast food are offered for sale by a local food truck. Brought to you by the Venice AACA Car Club and Ideal Classic Cars. Be there or be square!
Cars & Caffeine @ Wellen Park
We welcome all makes and models to join us monthly for a cruise-in at Wellen Park. Held on the 1st Saturday of the month, year-round except for July and August See you there!
Club Meeting
Catch up on all the latest happenings at the club’s monthly members’ meeting. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month, except for the months of July, and August.
Cars & Coffee Venice
FREE Monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee Cruise-In
Mark your calendars. Come hang out with other club members for our monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee cruise-in at Ideal Classic Cars on US41 in Venice, every 4th Saturday of the month. No entrance fee, all types of classic and muscle cars are welcome, and coffee and breakfast food are offered for sale by a local food truck. Brought to you by the Venice AACA Car Club and Ideal Classic Cars. Be there or be square!
Club Meeting
Catch up on all the latest happenings at the club’s monthly members’ meeting. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month, except for the months of July, and August.
Cars & Caffeine @ Wellen Park
We welcome all makes and models to join us monthly for a cruise-in at Wellen Park. Held on the 1st Saturday of the month, year-round except for July and August See you there!
Cars & Coffee Venice
FREE Monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee Cruise-In
Mark your calendars. Come hang out with other club members for our monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee cruise-in at Ideal Classic Cars on US41 in Venice, every 4th Saturday of the month. No entrance fee, all types of classic and muscle cars are welcome, and coffee and breakfast food are offered for sale by a local food truck. Brought to you by the Venice AACA Car Club and Ideal Classic Cars. Be there or be square!
Club Meeting
Catch up on all the latest happenings at the club’s monthly members’ meeting. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month, except for the months of July, and August.
Cars & Caffeine @ Wellen Park
We welcome all makes and models to join us monthly for a cruise-in at Wellen Park. Held on the 1st Saturday of the month, year-round except for July and August See you there!
Cars & Coffee Venice
FREE Monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee Cruise-In
Mark your calendars. Come hang out with other club members for our monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee cruise-in at Ideal Classic Cars on US41 in Venice, every 4th Saturday of the month. No entrance fee, all types of classic and muscle cars are welcome, and coffee and breakfast food are offered for sale by a local food truck. Brought to you by the Venice AACA Car Club and Ideal Classic Cars. Be there or be square!
Cars & Caffeine @ Wellen Park
We welcome all makes and models to join us monthly for a cruise-in at Wellen Park. Held on the 1st Saturday of the month, year-round except for July and August See you there!
Club Meeting
Catch up on all the latest happenings at the club’s monthly members’ meeting. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month, except for the months of July, and August.
Cars & Coffee Venice
FREE Monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee Cruise-In
Mark your calendars. Come hang out with other club members for our monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee cruise-in at Ideal Classic Cars on US41 in Venice, every 4th Saturday of the month. No entrance fee, all types of classic and muscle cars are welcome, and coffee and breakfast food are offered for sale by a local food truck. Brought to you by the Venice AACA Car Club and Ideal Classic Cars. Be there or be square!
Cars & Caffeine @ Wellen Park
We welcome all makes and models to join us monthly for a cruise-in at Wellen Park. Held on the 1st Saturday of the month, year-round except for July and August See you there!
Club Meeting
Catch up on all the latest happenings at the club’s monthly members’ meeting. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month, except for the months of July, and August.
Cars & Coffee Venice
FREE Monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee Cruise-In
Mark your calendars. Come hang out with other club members for our monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee cruise-in at Ideal Classic Cars on US41 in Venice, every 4th Saturday of the month. No entrance fee, all types of classic and muscle cars are welcome, and coffee and breakfast food are offered for sale by a local food truck. Brought to you by the Venice AACA Car Club and Ideal Classic Cars. Be there or be square!
Club Meeting
Catch up on all the latest happenings at the club’s monthly members’ meeting. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month, except for the months of July, and August.
Cars & Caffeine @ Wellen Park
We welcome all makes and models to join us monthly for a cruise-in at Wellen Park. Held on the 1st Saturday of the month, year-round except for July and August See you there!
Cars & Coffee Venice
FREE Monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee Cruise-In
Mark your calendars. Come hang out with other club members for our monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee cruise-in at Ideal Classic Cars on US41 in Venice, every 4th Saturday of the month. No entrance fee, all types of classic and muscle cars are welcome, and coffee and breakfast food are offered for sale by a local food truck. Brought to you by the Venice AACA Car Club and Ideal Classic Cars. Be there or be square!
2025 Mecum Kissimmee Car Auction
Come join us as we head to Kissimmee on Thursday, January 16th, 2025 for a day at the Mecum Auction, the largest collector car auction in the world with over 4,000 vehicles. Click 'View Event' for all the details.
Club Meeting
Catch up on all the latest happenings at the club’s monthly members’ meeting. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month, except for the months of July, and August.
Cars & Caffeine @ Wellen Park
We welcome all makes and models to join us monthly for a cruise-in at Wellen Park. Held on the 1st Saturday of the month, year-round except for July and August See you there!
Cars & Coffee Venice
FREE Monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee Cruise-In
Mark your calendars. Come hang out with other club members for our monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee cruise-in at Ideal Classic Cars on US41 in Venice, every 4th Saturday of the month. Over 250 cars, no entrance fee, all types of classic and muscle cars are welcome, and coffee and breakfast food are offered for sale by a local food truck. Brought to you by the Venice AACA Car Club and Ideal Classic Cars. Be there or be square!
Club Lunch
Come enjoy a meal with other club members at our monthly luncheon. We meet on the last Wednesday of the month at one of our club sponsors. No sign-up is required. Just show up and remember to wear your name tag. Drive your old car weather permitting.
1st Annual Venice AACA Swap Meet & Car Corral
Sell your spare parts or unwanted vehicle at the 1st Annual Venice AACA Swap Meet and Car Corral. View the event for details.
Christmas Party & Dinner
Come join us for our year-end Christmas Party & Dinner at the Elks Lodge in Englewood, FL. This is always a popular and fun event, so sign up early! More details on the menu and agenda will follow soon.
Cars & Caffeine @ Wellen Park
We welcome all makes and models to join us monthly for a cruise-in at Wellen Park. Held on the 1st Saturday of the month, year-round except for July and August See you there!
Club Meeting
Catch up on all the latest happenings at the club’s monthly members’ meeting. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month, except for the months of July, and August.
2024 Venice Holiday Parade
We are looking for 15 club members with classic cars to represent the club in the 2024 Venice Holiday Parade. More details here.
Club Lunch
Come enjoy a meal with other club members at our monthly luncheon. We meet on the last Wednesday of the month at one of our club sponsors. No sign-up is required. Just show up and remember to wear your name tag. Drive your old car weather permitting.
Myakka Elephant Ranch Tour
Come join us as we travel to the Myakka Elephant Ranch outside of Myakka City. Experience these majestic creatures up close and personal. This club tour offers 2 different elephant encounter options at 2 different price points. We have very limited spots for both options so sign up early. We will have lunch together as a group at the Ford's Garage restaurant in Sarasota after the tour.
Cars & Coffee Venice
FREE Monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee Cruise-In
Mark your calendars. Come hang out with other club members for our monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee cruise-in at Ideal Classic Cars on US41 in Venice, every 4th Saturday of the month. Over 250 cars, no entrance fee, all types of classic and muscle cars are welcome, and coffee and breakfast food are offered for sale by a local food truck. Brought to you by the Venice AACA Car Club and Ideal Classic Cars. Be there or be square!
Club Meeting
Catch up on all the latest happenings at the club’s monthly members’ meeting. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month, except for the months of July, and August.
“Flower Power to the Future” Garden Party
As part of the club’s Classic Cars for Your Event program, we are sending 6 ‘groovy’ cars to attend this “Flower Power to the Future” Garden Party fundraiser, to help the organizers add interest and buzz to their event.
Cars & Caffeine @ Wellen Park
We welcome all makes and models to join us monthly for a cruise-in at Wellen Park. Held on the 1st Saturday of the month, year-round except for July and August See you there!
Car Cruise-In @ Cool Today Park
Come on out and join other car enthusiasts for a FREE Classic Car Cruise-In at Cool Today Park (the Atlanta Braves Spring Training Stadium).
Club Lunch
Come enjoy a meal with other club members at our monthly luncheon. We meet on the last Wednesday of the month at one of our club sponsors. No sign-up is required. Just show up and remember to wear your name tag. Drive your old car weather permitting.
Cars & Coffee Venice
FREE Monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee Cruise-In
Mark your calendars. Come hang out with other club members for our monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee cruise-in at Ideal Classic Cars on US41 in Venice, every 4th Saturday of the month. Over 250 cars, no entrance fee, all types of classic and muscle cars are welcome, and coffee and breakfast food are offered for sale by a local food truck. Brought to you by the Venice AACA Car Club and Ideal Classic Cars. Be there or be square!
The Collection on Palmetto Tour
Come join other club members as we travel to Clearwater, FL for a FREE fall festival at the Collection on Palmetto Museum.
Venice AACA @ Sun Fiesta 2024
The Women’s Sertoma Club of Venice has asked our club to bring some of our classic cars to add some cool to their Sun Fiesta 2024. The event runs for 3 days from October 18-20 at Centennial Park. Join us for food, drinks, crafts, parade, bed races, music, & more! View event for more details and to sign up.
Cars & Caffeine @ Wellen Park
We welcome all makes and models to join us monthly for a cruise-in at Wellen Park. Held on the 1st Saturday of the month, year-round except for July and August. See you there!
Club Meeting
Catch up on all the latest happenings at the club’s monthly members’ meeting. We meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month, except for the months of July, and August.
“Swing” Fundraiser
As part of our club's Classic Cars for Your Event program, we are sending 2 1920s cars to help support this worthy fundraiser. 2 of our members, John Bailey and Dave Lanning, have graciously signed up to bring their 1922 Oldsmobile and 1929 Chrysler to this event.
Cars & Coffee Venice
FREE Monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee Cruise-In
Mark your calendars. Come hang out with other club members for our monthly Venice AACA Cars & Coffee cruise-in at Ideal Classic Cars on US41 in Venice, every 4th Saturday of the month. Over 250 cars, no entrance fee, all types of classic and muscle cars are welcome, and coffee and breakfast food are offered for sale by a local food truck. Brought to you by the Venice AACA Car Club and Ideal Classic Cars. Be there or be square!
Club Lunch
Come enjoy a meal with other club members at our monthly luncheon. We meet on the last Wednesday of the month at one of our club sponsors. No sign-up is required. Just show up and remember to wear your name tag. Drive your old car weather permitting.