Watch the classics roll by at Car d'Lane
(LOREN BENOIT/Press)
It’s not quite summer in North Idaho until Coeur d’Alene’s classic car weekend kicks off.
The 28th Car d’Lane will be June 15 and 16.
The Friday-night cruise and Saturday show are both free for all spectators.
There’s still time to place a 1980 or pre-1980 car or truck in the activities. Pre-registration closed June 6, but general registration is Friday, June 15, at 12th Street and Sherman Avenue, from
9 a.m. until the start of the cruise at 6 p.m.
Costs to register are: $30 for a Show & Cruise Pass that includes both the Friday-night cruise and the Saturday show; $25 for a Show Only Pass; and $15 for a Cruise Only Pass. The first 450 Show & Cruise or Show Only registrations will receive a four-pack of commemorative beer can pint glasses and a dash plaque.
Half of all cruise entry proceeds go toward local charities.
FRIDAY:
Pin-Up Contest: New this year, the Retro Studio presents a pin-up contest with a twist. Aspiring pin-up models will show off their looks, personalities and charm and compete for prizes. All ages and sizes are welcome.
Car d’Lane Cruise: Watch the classics roll by. The cruise takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. (See map in this insert for route.) It’s free for all spectators.
SATURDAY:
Show & Shine: Get a closer look at classic cars and meet the owners. The Car d’Lane show will be staged on Sherman & Front Avenues. Cars will be parked from the intersection of Sherman and Front Avenue, all the way down Sherman to 8th Street, and on Front between 3rd and 6th. Show hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Scot Bruce as Elvis, Benefit Concert: An internationally-renowned Elvis Presley impersonator will wow audiences at McEuen Park at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20. All proceeds go toward efforts to build a health clinic in rural Bolivia.
Poker Walk: Win cash prizes while checking out vintage wheels, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Purchase registration sheets for $5 at the T-shirt booth in front of Sherman Park Square at 315 Sherman Avenue.
Awards: Awards will be announced and presented beginning at 4 p.m. on Saturday, at Fifth and Sherman.