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April 2026 Car Club Meeting Recap: Upcoming Colorado Car Shows, Events, and Cruise Nights Announced
Description: Read the April 7, 2026 Southeast Colorado Antique Vehicle Club meeting recap featuring upcoming car shows, cruise nights, and community events across Southeast Colorado. Includes key dates, member updates, and next meeting details at Otero Museum.
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April 7 Car Club Meeting Minutes: 2026 Event Schedule, Car Shows, and Route 66 Plans
Minutes of the April 7 meeting
President Wayne Potter called the meeting to order. 28 members were present and 1 guest (soon to be member). He led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer was offered by Judy Walgren.
Wayne reminded us of the trip on April 11 to the Vehicle Vault in Parker. We will meet at the Vault between 10 and 10:30; go to lunch nearby and tour the vault after lunch. Admission fee is $6.00 and the club is footing the bill. We must have 10 people for the discounted rate. The address is 18301 Lincoln Meadows Parkway, Parker, CO.
April 18, the Weisbrod Air museum in Pueblo is hosting the Wings & Wheels car show inside the hangars. Go early to get inside. 9a.m. to 3p.m. Free tours of the museum to registrants. Three from our club are signed up with a $30 entry fee.
Chuck Donkle reminded us of Santa Fe Trail Days coming up April 24, in Las Animas. Parade line-up at 9:00; parade begins at 10:00. Line-up is on Elm Street. Car show follows at 510 Carson in front of Bag Lady Boutique.
Terry Menges plans to return for the celebration of veterans at Anthem, Arizona on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Route 66. He’s going on Veterans Day, November 11. There are many activities planned for this summer. The Great Race will take place on Route 66 also this summer, so Jimmy Martinez and Terry are working on trips to avoid the dates of the race.
June 6 is the Cruise into Summer Car show in Rocky Ford. May 16 is the Lamar Days celebration and Car Show. August 14 & 15 is the downtown Car Show in Lamar.
The Inspiration Field car show is scheduled for Saturday, June 20. The beneficiaries have changed back to parks and rec youth. Car show begins at 3:00 p.m. and judging by motorcyclists at 4:00 p.m. Free Dinner will follow and live music will be on hand.
Sugar City car show is tentatively scheduled for a Saturday in October. The shows that are listed at the top of this newsletter were reviewed.
Jimmy volunteered refreshments for the May Meeting. Wayne asked that unpaid dues be paid. Birthdays and anniversaries were recognized.
Terry asked if we could do something fun with our old cars like a cruise night. We will meet at the La Junta City Park at 7:00 p.m. to cruise in our old cars to Rocky Ford Sonic.
New member, Michael Rabenseifner, was introduced. A treasurer’s report was given. Wayne had the Christmas pictures available for pick-up. If you are still interested, you can give your order to Wayne. Big pictures are $15.00. Jimmy spoke to the Otero Museum’s fund raiser, April 24. Wine tasting tickets are $35 apiece.
An auction of a toolbox and picture was held to raise money for the club.
Meeting Adjourned.
Judy Walgren, Secretary
The next meeting will be at the Otero Museum at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5. Hope to see you all there.
2026 Dues are Due! If you can’t pay in person at the next meeting, please mail your check for $20 to: Carol Allen, P.O. Box 64, Sugar City, CO 81076.
