2017 Charleston Boulevard Rod Run and Doo Wop
Join several thousand people who will come to Kanawha Boulevard to see fireworks, enjoy free concerts, watch other special events, check out classic cars, and catch up with old friends and make new ones. Schedule of Events Oct. 4th - Oct. 8th, 2017 (Subject to Change) Wednesday, October 4th, 2017 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Evening Cruise-In TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON Thursday, October 5th, 2017 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pre-registered vehicles will be flagged directly through registration and allowed to proceed to available parking spots 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Registration opens on Kanawha Boulevard 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Car show Kanawha Boulevard from Capitol Street to Magic Island 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Automotive Swap Meet on the Blvd. at the entrance to Magic Island 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Pedal Cars at the Courtyard! Pedal Car display inside the Courtyard by Marriott hotel 10:00 AM National Anthem 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM 50/50 Ticket sales from the Raffle Tent at Kanawha Blvd & Court Street 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Vendors & Concessions Open 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM DJ's - Randy Damron & Charlie Cooper Broadcasting Live on 3WS 1490 AM & 104.5 FM 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Meet Lou Santiago, Host of TV's Car Fix & Muscle Car, in an Autograph Signing on the Boulevard! 5:30 PM Daily 50/50 Drawing from the DJ Booth 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Reception Dinner for volunteers and car owners provided by Gino's at the corner of Kanawha Blvd & Laidley Street 7:00 PM Doo Wop, Rock & Roll, and Golden Hits Featuring Noel Richardson 7:30 PM Evening Concert: The Pennington Project 8:30 PM Evening Concert: The Esquires. Sponsored By: Wade's Garage and Barrack s Auto! Just before the concert we will draw the Pre-Registered winner of the $500 cash prize Friday, October 6th, 2017 8:00 AM - 05:00 PM Registration opens on Kanawha Boulevard. Pre-registered vehicles will be flagged directly through registration and allowed to proceed to available parking spots 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Car show on Kanawha Boulevard from Capitol Street to Magic Island 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Automotive Swap Meet on the Blvd. at the entrance to Magic Island 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Pedal Cars at the Courtyard! Pedal Car display inside the Courtyard by Marriott hotel 10:00 AM National Anthem 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Meet Lou Santiago, Host of TV s Car Fix & Muscle Car, in an Autograph Signing on the Boulevard! 10:00 AM - 1PM 50/50 Ticket sales from the Raffle Tent at Kanawha Blvd & Court Street and Walking Volunteers 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Silent Auction Bidding at the entrance of the Ball Room inside the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Vendors & Concessions Open 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM DJ's - Randy Damron & Charlie Cooper Broadcasting Live on 3WS 1490 AM & 104.5 FM 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Shops at the Doo Wop Arts and Crafts products on display - Inside the 4 Points by Sheraton Hotel 10:30 AM Thornhill Auto Group & Donut Connection Scenic Cruise and Poker Run. Contact Joe Willard at 304-545-5299. Registration and Rally at 10:00am in the Charleston Moose parking lot, there will be a brief drivers meeting at 10:15am, then the cruise will begin around 10:30am. Lunch will be provided at Thornhill Ford during the cruise. (Your parking spot is secure and will be waiting for you when you return) 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM Poker Walk - through Downtown Village District Prizes awarded for best hands - Sponsored by Charleston Area Alliance starts at The 4 Points by Sheraton Hotel. 11:00 AM - 7:15 PM Trolley: The Trolley route is a loop between magic island and the upper boulevard also stopping at the hotels on Washington street. There will be trolley stops along Virginia Street one block over from the boulevard. Look for signs at the show! 2:00 PM Daily 50/50 Drawing from the DJ Booth 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Lou Santiago, Host of TV s Car Fix & Muscle Car, Live Seminar at Haddad Riverfront Park - Schoenbaum Stage 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 50/50 Ticket sales from the Raffle Tent at Kanawha Blvd & Court Street and Walking Volunteers 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Kids Zone! Located near the Gazebos on Haddad Riverfront Park 5:00 PM Daily 50/50 Drawing from the DJ Booth 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Doo Wop, Rock & Roll, and Golden Hits Featuring Noel Richardson 7:30 PM Evening Concert: Audio Outlaws Sponsored By: 96.1 KWS! Saturday, October 7th, 2017 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Registration opens on Kanawha Boulevard. Pre-registered vehicles will be flagged directly through registration and allowed to proceed to available parking spots 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Car show on Kanawha Boulevard from Capitol Street to Magic Island 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Pedal Cars at the Courtyard! Pedal Car display inside the Courtyard by Marriott hotel. 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Automotive Swap Meet on the Blvd. at the entrance to Magic Island 10:00 AM National Anthem 10:00 AM - 1PM 50/50 Ticket sales from the Raffle Tent at Kanawha Blvd & Court Street and Walking Volunteers 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Shops at the Doo Wop Arts and Craft products on display - Inside the 4 Points by Sheraton Hotel 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Silent Auction Bidding at the entrance of the Ball Room inside the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Kids Zone! Located near the Gazebos on Haddad Riverfront Park 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Vendors & Concessions Open 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM DJ's - Randy Damron & Charlie Cooper Broadcasting Live on 3WS 1490 AM & 104.5 FM 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Lou Santiago, Host of TV s Car Fix & Muscle Car, Live Seminar at Haddad Riverfront Park - Schoenbaum Stage 11:00 AM - 7:15 PM Trolley: The Trolley route is a loop between magic island and the upper boulevard also stopping at the hotels on Washington street. There will be trolley stops along Virginia Street one block over from the boulevard. Look for signs at the show! 1:00 PM WV Drag Racers Hall of Fame Inductions Racer Row at I-64 Bridge on Boulevard 2:00 PM Daily 50/50 Drawing from the DJ Booth. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Meet Lou Santiago, Host of TV s Car Fix & Muscle Car, in an Autograph Signing on the Boulevard! 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM 50/50 Ticket sales from the Raffle Tent at Kanawha Blvd & Court Street and Walking Volunteers 3:15 PM Car Crushing, Bone Rattling, Monster Truck Action! Watch The Only Diesel Powered Monster Truck, XDP on Magic Island! 5:00 PM Daily 50/50 Drawing from the DJ Booth 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Doo Wop, Rock & Roll, and Golden Hits Featuring Noel Richardson 7:30 PM Evening Concert: Crimson Conspiracy II - Sponsored By: Silling Architects! 8:30 PM Evening Concert: Dressed To Kill The Ultimate KISS Tribute Band! - Sponsored By: TBD After the Evening Concert - Car and Generator Raffle Drawing! 9:45 PM Fireworks by Zambelli International Sunday, October 8th, 2017 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Car Show from Capitol Street to Magic Island 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Automotive Swap Meet on the Blvd. at the entrance to Magic Island 10:00 AM National Anthem 10:00 AM Worship Service at Haddad Riverfront Park - Schoenbaum Stage 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Vendors & Concessions open 1:00 PM Sponsor Trophy Awards at Haddad Riverfront Park - Schoenbaum Stage With special guest Trophy Presenter Lou Santiago!
Blast from the Past
Downtown Buckhannon will travel back to the 1950's &1960's for a Blast From The Past Block Party on July 21st & 22nd. Classic & antique vehicles will be featured throughout the Historic Downtown Buckhannon District (Main Street) both Friday and Saturday evenings. Friday Evening, July 21st, 5 PM - 10 PM: Blast From The Past joins Festival Fridays for a classic car cruise-in, live music and entertainment in Jaw Bone Park. Saturday Evening, July 22nd, 6 PM - 11 PM: Buckhannon's Main Street will be closed for a Block Party & classic car street show. Enjoy live entertainment by De Ja Vu; be sure to dress for the 50's & 60's theme! Be There Or Be Square!
Cool Cruisin Nights
Come bring your favorite ride and cruise the “strip.” We welcome all makes and models to this family-friendly event. Every third Saturday night from May-October. See classic, muscle and custom cars as they cruise up and down Mercer Street in Downtown Princeton.
High Street Cruise In
Experience a cruise in the way it was meant to be! Show off your favorite vehicle on High Street in downtown Morgantown. High Street will be lined with classic and custom cars and trucks so you can get a good look at all the cool cruisers. It’s the perfect location for a cruise in the way they used to be. Stroll up and down the street admiring the cars, have a bite to eat at one of the many great restaurants, and browse specialty shops carrying unique and local products you can’t buy just anywhere. Join us in one of the great American pastimes that people have been enjoying for decades. Cruise on down to the High Street Cruise In!
Rod Run & Doo Wop
A five day Motorcar show along a mile and half of Charlestons tree lined Boulevard. Come out and enjoy free concerts each night and a world class fire works display on Saturday night. Enjoy nearly 1,000 show vehicles and many related displays to the automotive industry.
Rock the Park
A family friendly event with classic car cruise-in and outdoor concert. There will be also be arts and crafts and local food vendors.