Put the pedal to the metal for the 2018 Cruisen Red Lodge Car and Bike Show.
The fun begins Friday, July 27, with a barbecue at Pride Park from 4 to 8 p.m. After you grab some grub, head to the Main Street parade at 7 p.m., where timeless cars will be revving their engines.
“The scene of generations of enthusiasts flooding the town is nothing short of magical,” said Casey Moore, one of the event organizers.
The festivities continue Saturday with classic cars and motorcycles on display from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Main Street. Judging is from 10 a.m. to noon with an award presentation at 2 p.m.
Get your motors running Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., for the drag races at the 500-foot runway at Red Lodge Airport. The participation cost is $5 a race or $40 for unlimited race bands. The best part is, the drag races are for everyone. Bring any kind of car and see what it’s made of.
Burgers, hot dogs, good music, classic cars, friends and family. Could it get any better? The answer is yes. Proceeds from the events go to local nonprofits in the Red Lodge community.
“There is ‘50s music playing, people strolling, Main Street is just full of people. And, everyone is just so happy,” said Moore. “It really brings the community together.”
For Moore, reconnecting with simpler times and finding that common thread among the participants and spectators is what the event is all about.
For more information, see cruisenredlodge.com or contact Casey Moore or Rick Moore at (406) 664-3264, or Brian Ullom at (406) 545-9979.
