Activity Calendar

As our club is small, we tend to partner with other clubs for larger events.  However, we typically hold monthly breakfast or luncheon meetings and workshops.  Items in RED below, are sponsored by our club; those in BLUE are co-sponsored by our club.  Listings shown in PURPLE, are those with recent cancellations and/or date changes.  Other activities shown below, are those that would be of interest to car collector hobbyists in the DC/MD/VA/DE/PA/WV areas.  You can also check these sites and resources: www.carshowz.us; www.CarShowLink.com ;  www.capitalcruisin.com; www.cruisingmagazine.net; www.specialeventpro.com ;

 www.carlisleproductions.com ; www.carcruiseguide.com; www.auto-roundup.com ;  www.mdchevelleclub.com ; 

www.classiccarmall.com ; www.hemmings.com; www.oldride.com; www.carshowsafari.com ;

 www.NortheastWheelsEvents.com; https://www.collectorcarguide.net; www.cruisein.us;

https://carshownationals.com/maryland-car-shows/ 

Last UPDATED SEPT 3, 2024:

 Contact each sponsor before you go in case there are changes! 

 Our club's monthly club luncheon meetings have merged with our workshops, unless otherwise stated.

2024

4/18: DOCM Workshop at Murray's Garage. 10AM. Contact Mike Bianco if you plan on working on a vehicle and contact Cheryl Bianco if you want to go to a Ladies Luncheon!

4/27: DOCM & POC Spring Fling Car Show & Luncheon. 9am -3pm, Casa Mia’s Restaurant, 17417 York Road, Parkton, MD.  Contact Cheryl Bianco.

5/16: DOCM Workshop at Murray's Garage. 10AM. Be sure to contact Mike Bianco if you plan on working on a vehicle and contact Cheryl Bianco if you want to go to a Ladies Luncheon!  We'll also look at doing some Saturday Workshops during the Summer months. 

6/13: DOCM Workshop at Murray's Garage. 10AM. Pls contact Mike Bianco if you plan on working on a vehicle. No Ladies Luncheon this time :-(

7/12-14: Chrysler Nationals Carlisle Events, Carlisle Fairgrounds, PA.  Let's get a few DeSotos out there! $fee.

7/20: DOCM Workshop at Murray's Garage. 10AM. Contact Mike Bianco if you plan on working on a vehicle

7/24-28: National DeSoto Club 38th Annual Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Hotel is located in Harvey, LA. Register using form sent to you by the NDC or online: https://desoto.org/events/ $fee

8/17: DOCM Workshop at Murray's Garage. 10AM. Contact Mike Bianco if you plan on working on a vehicle.

DATE CHANGE!!!  from 9/7 to SUNDAY 9/8: DOCM MEMBER PICNIC, Bethesda MD. The Club will be providing the hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, condiments, water, soda and dessert. See flyer DOCM members were sent.  A decision was made to move this to Sunday due to original forecast of rain. At the Gallagher's Home in Bethesda, MD. 

9/7-8 Old Car Festival, "Powered by Hagerty", celebrating Chrysler Centennial (Chrysler's brand and predecessors). Vehicles from 1890s through 1932. The Henry Ford, Dearborn, MI

9/14: 6th Annual Thurmont Community Ambulance Car Show, 13716 Strafford Dr, Thurmont, MD $15 registration includes 1 meal. 240.674.1235 8AM-2PM. 

9/19: DOCM Workshop at Murray's Garage. 10AM. Contact Mike Bianco if you plan on working on a vehicle

9/21: 48th Edgar Rohr Memorial Car Meet,  Manasseh Masonic Lodge 182, at 9810 Cockrell Road, Manassas, VA. 8AM-3PM. This is a family friendly, charity car show benefitting our Military Veterans and their families. Registration ends at 11 AM.  Free onsite parking, including handicapped, is available. Pre-registration $25.00. Day of show $30.00. Contact Gene Gilkey at 703-830-5313 or Randy Higgins at 703-853-2235

9/28: Rockabilly Hot Rod RUMBLE, Swap Meet, Bands, Drag Racing, Trophies, Sumer Duck Dragway, 14027 Royalls Mill Rd, Sumerduck, VA. Pre-1985. Jay, 540.642.5069. $fee.

9/29: Sykesville American Legion Post 223 Fall Car Show, hosted by The Royal GTO's. 7327 Slacks Rd, Sykesville, MD. 8:30AM-11PM. Bill Sandusky, 301.801.7519. $fee.

9/29: Autumn Harvest Collector Car Show by AACA Chesapeake Region, Manchester Carnival Grounds 3285 York Street, MD.  410-688-8358 – tomdawson315@gmail.com. $15.

10/2-6: Fall Carlisle, Carlisle Fairgrounds, PA. www.visitcumberlandvalley.com/events/car-shows/fall-carlisle-and-auction/

10/5 Treasured Motor Cars Fall Open House and Car Show, 9AM-2PM, 917 E. Tolna Rd, New Freedom, PA.

10/8-11: Fall Hershey, AACA Eastern Region Nationals, Car Show, Auction, and swap/parts meet. 10/8 ONLY: AACA Library YardSale.www.hershey.aaca.com/eastern-division-fall-meet/

10/10-13: Ocean City Endless Summer Cruisin', OC, MD. 10/10 only: Special Concert "Sun Records The Concert" at the Performing Arts Center. www.specialeventpro.com/endless-summer-cruisin

10/12: Hennie's Car Show and Charity Food Drive, The Jacobs home 5922 Old Buncombe Rd, Greenville, SC. 10-2. RSVP Yvonne (864)360.1640. DOCM is invited! 

10/17: DOCM Workshop at Murray's Garage. 10AM. Contact Mike Bianco if you plan on working on a vehicle

10/19: Rockville Antique & Classic Car Show, 11AM-3PM, Rockville Civic Center Park,603 Edmondson Drive, Rockville, MD. www.rockvillemd.gov/carshow

12/31: Last day to drive your DeSoto in 2024.

 NOTE: Some of the flyers attached below, and information above, are for club historical reference and are left here so that others can see the type of activities we do and participate.  Sometimes the Webmaster just leaves stuff 'cuz he's too lazy to clean up the website.  IF you are an activity chairman of a car club in the DelMarVaPaDC area and want your listing here, please send it to our club at DeSotoClubMD@gmail.com.  Thanks for viewing,

The WebMaster.