- September car shows in New Hampshire often have nostalgic themes.Close up detail of a classic car at a car show image by Rob Hill from Fotolia.com
New Hampshire is one of America's smaller states, yet it is more than six times larger than Hampshire, the English county it was named after. September car shows in New Hampshire include New Hampshire's largest car and motorcycle event, a car show sponsored by a Rochester diner, and a show organized by a global organization of volunteers. - In 2009, Cruising Downtown took place on the 11th to 13th of September in Downtown Manchester. The organizers claim this is New Hampshire's largest car and motorcycle event. According to Cruising Downtown Inc., another event is planned for 2011 at Downtown Manchester's Elm Street on Saturday, September 3. Registration opens at 8 a.m. at the Brady Sullivan Building parking lot, off Amoskeag Bridge. During the event, Elm Street will be blocked from the Bridge Street entrance to Lake Avenue. The show area will be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Veteran's Park Stages are from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Rock 101 WGIR FM will be covering the event. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., there is the Cruise The Loop Parade on Elm Street. The aim is to create the Manchester version of American Graffiti. There will be live music from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- The September Classic Car Show took place at the Pink Cadillac Diner, Rochester, on Route 11, in 2009, and was sponsored by the diner. The car show started at 4 p.m., ran until dusk, and included a giant BBQ. WMEX stars Gene Vallee and Gary James played "cruisin' oldies." There were trophies and dash plaques and free T-shirts, along with other prizes. People were encouraged to attend in 50's attire and the best dressed won a $50 gift certificate.
- The Kiwanis Club of Concord celebrated the silver anniversary of their Annual Antique and Classic Car Show when they held their 25th show in September 2010. It took place at the New Hampshire Technical Institute in Concord. Special anniversary gifts were awarded to the first 250 cars. There was a 50/50 raffle, where the prize is shared equally between the charity and the winner. There was also the Kiwanis giant raffle with prizes including tickets for sporting events, dining certificates, U.S. Savings Bonds and various automotive items. There were vendors with displays and the Kiwanis food trailer was on site for refreshments all day, selling coffee and donuts, hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers and soft drinks.
- The Derry Village Rotary held its third annual car and bike show at Manning Street in Downtown Derry, on 19th September 2009. They co-hosted it with the Pinkerton Academy FIRST Robotics Team. FIRST stands for "For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology." The event lasted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and there were multiple classes and trophies, with all proceeds going to local charities. The Life After the Lights Car Show also took place on the 19th, at the Daniel Webster Highway Center Harbor, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. There were driver prizes, 50/50 raffles and fun for the kids too.
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