Sept. 9-11: Second annual Ephraim Hill Climb and Concours, Door County, Wisconsin. Sponsored by Concours d’Elegance of Chicago. Features rare prewar European and American classics and significant postwar sports cars. Ephraim Village Hall will serve as headquarters throughout the event. The Kort Bakkelop (hill climb) runs begin about 11 a.m. Saturday and the Concours d’Elegance begins 11 a.m. Sunday. For information, call (312) 364-8435 or www.ephraimhillclimb.com.

Sept. 9: Car Show Cruise Night, Hawthorn Woods Community Park, 5 Park View Lane, Hawthorn Woods. Exotic and classic cars compete for best car. Spectators welcome. Parking opens at 5 p.m., trophy presentation at 8 p.m. Live music, food vendors. Free admission. For details, contact Fuzzy Dice Productions at www.RumblingCars.com or (847) 550-5500.

Sept. 10: Daily Herald classic car columnist Matt Avery will be on hand at the Randhurst Village Street Fest, which runs from noon to 5 p.m. at the Mount Prospect open-air mall. The Street Fest will include an Original Owner Showcase featuring owners who purchased their autos new and held onto them for decades. There will also be a Custom Shop Spotlight featuring one shop and its hot rod, custom creations. Avery will interview some of the owners and take questions from the crowd. Street Fest also includes entertainment and children’s activities. Visit randhurstvillage.com.

Sept 10: The K-9’s and Cruisers Charity Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at City Limits Harley-Davidson, 2015 N. Rand Road, Palatine. All are welcome and vehicle registration is until noon. $10 entry fee and event fundraising to benefit Midwest Canine Connection. 50 dash plaques and 27 awards available. Enjoy live music, vendors, auction items and free lunch/beverages while supplies last. For more details, visit Facebook.com/BGVMotorsports, BGVMotorsports.com, or call (847) 235-6528.

Sept. 11: 30th annual British Car Festival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. More than 20 British car clubs, 500 automobiles, authentic British food, Irish dancers, music, technical learning sessions, car merchandise giveaways, classic car parts vendors and new car dealers showcasing the latest imports from Great Britain. For the first time, this year’s festival will include valve cover racing, a gravity propelled competition using modified automobile engine valve covers on wheels. Admission is free, with donations encouraged for Shelter Inc. Early car registration is $20 before Aug. 23, and $25 after the deadline. For information and registration, visit www.britishcarunion.com.

Sept. 11: The 21st annual Fierorama car show, noon to 5 p.m., Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave. in St. Charles. Presented by the Northern Illinois Fiero Enthusiasts, More than 80 Pontiac Fiero’s are expected. This is one of the largest Pontiac Fiero events in the U.S. Show is free to spectators. For information, visit www.fierofocus.com/fierorama_2010.html or call Jim Hallman, (630) 305-9806.

Sept. 11: Seventh annual Bartlett Heritage Days Car Show sponsored by Bob’s Auto Body and TL’s Four Season. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the east side of Oak Avenue at Bartlett Avenue. Open to antique, custom and classic cars and cycles. Trophies, door prizes and Best of Show awards offered. For details, contact Tony at TJ’s Klassics, (847) 515-8110. Visit www.bartlettheritagedays.com for a full schedule of events and locations for this year’s Bartlett Heritage Days, Sept. 10-11.

Sept. 17: West Dundee Heritage Fest, Main Street at Second Avenue. 31 awards. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. registration, $15; 3:30 p.m. awards. Open to all makes and models. For details, call Mike at KJP Car Shows, (847) 895-0032, or text John at (847) 275-8290.

Sept 18: The third annual BGV Motorsports and ChitownMeets.com Diversity Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show at Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road (please use Euclid Road entrance). All makes and models welcome! Hundreds of parking spots available and a great show for clubs to roll in together. $10 entry fee per show vehicle and $5 for spectator vehicles. A portion of the proceeds to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For more details, visit BGVMotorsports.com, or call (847) 235-6528.

Sept. 18: West Dundee Heritage Fest, Main Street at Second Avenue. 48 awards. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. registration, $15; 3:30 p.m. awards. Open to all makes and models. Participant judging, voting. For details, call Mike at KJP Car Shows, (847) 895-0032, or text John at (847) 275-8290.

Sept. 18: Pancreatic Cancer Charity Car Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., McHenry Township Park, 3703 N Richmond Road, Johnsburg. For details, call Bob at (815) 331-8577, email arnmon@aol.com or visit Facebook: CHTACharityCarShow.

Sept. 21: Daily Herald Cruise Night at Stratford Square, Bloomingdale. Register at events.dailyherald.com.

Oct. 2: Elburn Lions All Wheel Car Show, rain or shine at Elburn Lions Park, 500 Filmore St. Elburn. Registration 8 a.m.-noon. $20 per vehicle the day of the show; $15 preregistration by Sept. 16. Visit www.elburnlions.com for a list of 27 classes and registration info. Carousel Sound will provide music, a pumpkin decorating contest, food and beverages. Driving cruise Saturday, Oct. 1 before the car show to custom car fabrication shop, The TinMan’s, and a steak dinner back at Lions Park. All proceeds donated to Elburn Lions Charities. For further details, email office@elburnlions.com or call (630) 365-6315.

Nov. 6: Skip’s USA Swap Meet, McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 County Club Road, Woodstock. Manuals, sales literature, carpet, tires, wheels, engines, transmissions and more. Gates open at 8 a.m. Admission, $9, children 12 and younger, free. For details, call (630) 340-4744, email SkipsUSA@Yahoo.com or visit www.skipsusa.net.

Cruise nights

Antioch: Second and fourth Thursdays, Cruise In at Cuda’s Bar & Grill, 27045 Grass Lake Road, from 6-9 p.m., through September. Enjoy music, food specials, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award, and fundraising for Home of the Sparrow. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Bloomingdale: Daily Herald Cruise Nights, Stratford Square Mall, Wednesday, Sept. 21. Matt Avery’s pick to appear in his Classic Recollections column in the newspaper. Children’s activities. Free to register vehicle at events.dailyherald.com.

Cary: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting June 1, West Main Street and Jandus Road off Route 14. Various car themes throughout the summer. Call Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce at (847) 639-2800 or carygrovechamber.com.

Downers Grove: Monday nights, Downers Sand Club Sports Bar & Grill, 1211 Butterfield Road, Suite B, 6-9 p.m. through Sept. 26. Enjoy music, food specials, giveaways, and a Top Vehicle Award. Fundraising for Save-A-Vet. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Fox Lake: First, third and fifth Thursdays, Kodiak Automotive, 90 S. Route 12, from 6-9 p.m. through September. Enjoy music, food specials, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award and fundraising for Lyme Support Network. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Hoffman Estates: Mondays, 6-9 p.m., Barrington Square Town Center, 2352 W. Higgins Road, through September. D.J., food discounts. For information, call Ralph at (847) 921-7566.

Ingleside/Fox Lake: Saturday nights, Miller’s Dog N’ Suds, Rollins Road and Washington Street. 6-10 p.m. Lot limited to pre-1970 cars. Live bands throughout the summer. Visit dognsudsdrivein.com

Lake Zurich: Main Street Cruise Night, first Wednesday of the month, through October, 6 p.m., between Church Street and Old Rand Road. Show cars enter from the east, off Church/Midlothian Road.

Libertyville: Car Fun on 21, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, on Church Street, downtown Libertyville. See classic cars, 25 years and older. To display your car, enter on Brainerd and a volunteer will assist you. mainstreetlibertyville.org.

Mount Prospect: Bluesmobile Cruise nights, 6-9 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 24, in the Metra lot, Route 83 and Northwest Highway. For details, visit mpdma.com or BMBCruiseNights on Facebook.

Mundelein: Park On Park, Park Street (Show cars enter through Seymour Avenue). Wednesday, 5-9 p.m., Sept. 14. Pre-1977 vehicles only. For details, visit www.parkonpark.com.

Palatine: Second Tuesday of the month, City Limits Harley-Davidson, 2015 N. Rand Road, from 6-9 p.m., through Sept. 13. Enjoy music, food specials from Alley 64, giveaways, dash plaques, a Top Vehicle Award and fundraising for the Heart of a Marine Foundation. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Palatine: Fourth Tuesday Night Cruise In at the old Menard’s lot, hosted by Culver’s (1775 N. Rand Road), from 6-9 p.m., by BGV Motorsports. Monthly event date: Sept. 27. Enjoy music, prizes, food, dash plaques and a Top Vehicle Award. Fundraising for Charity of Choice, The Heart of a Marine Foundation. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Rolling Meadows: Fridays, hosted by Meadows Christian Fellowship, 5-8 p.m. in the church parking lot, 2401 Kirchoff Road. through Sept. 9. Free family event where several hundred unique automobiles are on display. Food, cold beverages, ice cream, music and clean restrooms. For details, call (847) 255-8764, www.meadowscruisenights.com.

Roselle: Friday nights, Roselle American Legion Hall, 344 E. Maple Ave. 6-9 p.m., through Sept. 9. For information, visit cruiseroselle.com or call (630) 816-2276.

Schaumburg: Old Timers Cruise Night, every Sunday. The only year-round cruise night. When there is inclement weather, we meet inside. Culver’s on Wise Road in Schaumburg. Starts at 3 p.m. Scoop of custard to every classic car before 6 p.m. PM. Door prizes. For details, email greenscout@att.net.

Wasco: Friday nights, The Lodge on 64, 41W379 Route 64 (five miles West of Randall Road), 6-9 p.m. through Sept. 30. Enjoy music, food specials, giveaways and a Top Vehicle Award. Fundraising for the Salvation Army, Tri-City Corps. For details, visit BGVMotorsports.com.

Motorcycle clubs

The Back Road Riders motorcycle club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at Jersey’s Pizza & Grill, corner of Barrington Road and Lakewood Boulevard, Hoffman Estates. Rides are the second and fourth Sundays of the month, April through November, beginning at the McDonald’s at Golf and Barrington roads, Hoffman Estates. For details, visit brrmc.com.

The Elgin Area Organization Motorcycle Club meets at 7 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month at the Elgin Moose Club, 925 S. McLean Blvd. For details, call (630) 513-9614 or visit www.eaoelgin.webs.com.

The Jerseypine Cruisers Motorcycle Touring Club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Elks Lodge, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Breakfast rides, May through October, leave at 9 a.m. on the first and third Sundays from McDonald’s on Route 72, east of Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates. All remaining Sunday breakfast rides leave at 9 a.m. from McDonald’s, Lee and Oakton streets, Des Plaines. For details and event calendar, visit www.jerseypinecruisers.org.

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