Wednesday Night Cruise-Ins at the Gilmore Car Museum have become an annual summer tradition from May through September!
It is FREE to bring your collector car on the grounds during Cruise-In and the event is open to the public. On good weather nights, the fun starts at 5 pm and runs until 8 pm, with both George & Sally’s authentic 1941 Blue Moon Diner and The Grill serving hot dogs, hamburgers, and creamy old-fashioned custard throughout the evening. With live music providing the soundtrack, ... view more »
Wednesday Night Cruise-Ins at the Gilmore Car Museum have become an annual summer tradition from May through September!
It is FREE to bring your collector car on the grounds during Cruise-In and the event is open to the public. On good weather nights, the fun starts at 5 pm and runs until 8 pm, with both George & Sally’s authentic 1941 Blue Moon Diner and The Grill serving hot dogs, hamburgers, and creamy old-fashioned custard throughout the evening. With live music providing the soundtrack, these are evenings you and your family won’t forget! So, plan to bring your ride, snap a photo in front of the 1930s Shell station, cruise our amazing grounds, and enjoy an evening of great wheels and memories.
*Museum members receive early entry at 4:30pm.
General:
Cruise-Ins run every Wednesday from May through September, 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
With the exception of the Blue Moon Diner, the Grill, and the Gilmore Bar, all other Museum buildings are CLOSED during Cruise-Ins. If inclement weather is predicted, the Cruise-In will still take place, but scheduled cruise time will be shortened to 7:00pm.
Type of Cars:
Limited to show field cars only (classics, muscle, antique, special interest, hot rods, etc).
Parking:
Within the museum grounds there will be designated areas for parking. Each lot will be filled on a “first here” basis – no reserved or special parking.
Food Service:
The Grill will be open – serving hot dogs, hamburgers, and chips.
George & Sally’s Blue Moon Diner – serving regular diner menu items.
The Gilmore Bar – serving beer, wine, and spirits.
If inclement weather is predicted, the Grill will NOT be open. Regular menu items will be available in the Diner from 5:00pm – 7:00pm.
Talent Schedule:
May 3 – Chris Karl – Contemporary Rock
May 10 – Formal Invitation – Jazz Duo
May 17 – Michigan Mafia String Band – Instrumental
May 24 – Don Field – Rat Pack Cruise Ship Style tunes
May 31 – Rusty & The Nails – Rock
June 7 – Chris Karl – Contemporary Rock
June 14 – Formal Invitation – Jazz Duo
June 21 – Hi – Views – Detroit Rockabilly
June 28 – Tony Reynolds – Jazz Duo
July 5 – Chris Karl – Contemporary Rock
July 12 – The Iconix – Iconic melodies from the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s
July 19 – Mama’s Hot Sauce – Scorchabilly – mixing modern Rockabilly and Rock & Roll
July 26 – Glad All Over – Fun ‘60’s focused Rock & Pop
August 2 – Zion Lion – Reggae band
August 9 – Retrovibe – Classic Rock, British Invasion & Blues
August 16 – Rock Island Ramblers – Country
August 23 – Michigan Freedom Rockers – 50’s & ‘60’s Rock
August 30 – Hoot Owls – Folk Trio
September 6 – The Skeletones – R & B Motown Dance Band
September 13 – His Boy Elroy – Country
September 20 – So Long Bella Donna
September 27 – Chris Karl – Contemporary Rock
October 4 – Mama’s Hot Sauce
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