Clover Knoll on Route 207 in Campbell Hall
hosting a Cars and Coffee Event
– Cars and Coffee: A concept that was developed a couple years back.
Early in the morning, car and bike enthusiasts grab a coffee and a bagel or roll and head to a parking lot to meet up. No trophies, no raffles, just catching up with friends and a little shop talk. That’s what took place on April 14th at Clover Knoll on Route 207 in Campbell Hall, hosted by the Hudson Valley Hot Rods in collaboration with Shaker Smoothie and Beast’s Pantry.
Clover Knoll, Campbell Hall
The event started at 8 a.m. and by 9 the parking lot really started to fill up. A number of Jeeps rolled in, as well, from ICON Jeeps and Supreme Jeeps. Being the first Cars and Coffee of the season at the Clover Knoll, car enthusiasts were really itching to gather. It was nice talking with folks and seeing everyone out of hibernation.
Clover Knoll on Route 207 in Campbell Hall hosted a Cars and Coffee event on April 14th.
It was a really good crowd, despite a little chill in the air. All are invited to attend including motorcycles. Shaker Smoothie, a shake bar and coffee lounge, owned by Holly Joy, was serving up cold or hot brews, cold brew protein lattes and protein shakes.
There are several flavors. I had orange creamsicle that was really delicious. Go to shakersmoothie.com to find out more. Behind the building is a little shop called Beast’s Pantry, owned by Bill Carrado of Goshen.
It may be a small shop, but it is chock full of jams, honey, mustards, sauces and rubs. There’s also hot sauces and you can try them by participating in a hot sauce tasting. Beast’s Pantry also makes their own spice blends. All locally sourced (except the hot sauces). To find out more go to the spicebeast.com.
The Clover Knoll Cars and Coffee will take place the second Sunday of each month from 8 a.m. to noon. The next one will be Mother’s Day, May 12. It’s free, so please if you attend, patronize the businesses there.
There are other Cars and Coffee events in the area so go to My Ride of the Hudson Valley on Facebook for the complete cruise and event lists.
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May
US Military Vets MC Hudson Valley and Harvest Motorcycle Ministry 2024 Season Opening Blessing of the Bikes: May 4, Orange County Veterans Center, 30 Lawrence Ave., New Windsor, 2 p.m., all bikes and riders welcome.
LAMA Middletown First Bike Night: May 2, Handsome Devil BBQ, 3 Corwin Ct., Newburgh, 5-9 p.m., 50/50, raffles, BBQ food. On Facebook.
52nd annual Rhinebeck Car Show: May 3-5, rain or shine, Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck, May 3, 4, 5 swap meet, noon-5 p.m.; May 4 rods and customs, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; May 5 classics, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.. Featuring the 60th anniversary of the Ford Mustang. rhinebeckcarshow.com. On Facebook.
International Women’s Ride Day: May 4, Moroney’s Harley-Davidson, 833 Route 300, New Windsor, all bikes and all levels welcome, non mandatory $5 donation to support The Grace Smith House, a gorgeous ride planned out where the women lead the pack. Fellas come ride to support the ladies. Hosted by Hudson Valley Riders. On Facebook.
Pharoah’s Car Club of Milford, Pa., 1st annual Circleville Car and Bike Show: May 4, Circleville Church parking lot, 890 Goshen Trnpk., Circleville, registration 9 a.m., $20; pre registration $15 by April 28; show starts 10 a.m.; awards start at 2:30 p.m., pony rides, face painting, breakfast sandwiches and coffee, BBQ, Stewart’s ice cream cart. Proceeds benefit Circleville youth groups.
Here Comes the Sun Bike Run: May 5, PC’s Paddock Restaurant, 273 Titusville Rd., Poughkeepsie, 2 hour ride through beautiful Hudson Valley, one of Dutchess County’s biggest bike runs, $30 per person, includes breakfast and hot lunch, live music, 50/50 raffle. Best Poker Hand wins $200. Hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Hudson Valley / Westchester and PC’s Paddock Restaurant. For tickets visit supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm. afsp.org. On Facebook.
Lake Effect Spring Meet: May 5, James Baird State Park, 280 Clubhouse Rd., Pleasant Valley, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., registration $20 donation to benefit Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation, all vehicles welcome. On Facebook.
People’s Place Rally Ride: May 5, registration 10-11 a.m., Kingston Plaza, 151 Plaza Rd., Kingston, $25 per rider with party; $20 per passenger, kickstands up 11:15 a.m., 90-minute ride through scenic Catskills, rally party 1-4 p.m., Castaways Bar & Grill, Bridgeview Marina, 166 First St., Connelly, food, raffles and live music by Heavy Guage. Register online at peoplesplace.org. All proceeds benefit People’s Place. 845-338-4030.
American Legion Riders Ulster County 1298 annual Spring Poker Run: May 11, sign up 9-11 a.m. at 1748 Old Stage Rd., Lake Katrine, kickstands up 11:30 a.m., $25 per rider; $15 per passenger; $20 per veteran or active duty with ID, 80-mile scenic group ride with three stops, ride ends at American Legion Post 1748, all motorcycles welcome, prizes for card hands, raffles, 50/50, free barbeque, cash bar, music. Proceeds benefit the Veterans Walk of Honor Project. culinarywizard11@gmail.com
Daniel Valk Memorial Ride for Kids: May 11, registration 10-11 a.m., Mobil gas station, 333 Route 212, Saugerties, $25 rider; $20 passenger, Dunkin Donuts and coffee will be served, kickstands up 11 a.m., those in cars and trucks can register in the morning and meet the ride at Thacher Park, 830 Thacher Park Rd., Voorheesville, pizza will be served for lunch at Maple on the Lake Restaurant, 141 Warners Lake Rd., East Berne. On Facebook.
Lost Highway Motorcycle Show & Concert: May 17-19, Poconos Park, 265 Tom Ridge Dr., Bushkill, Pa., motorcycle giveaways, Warrior built charity ride, first responders ride, “Copper” Mike Custom Bike Show, Speed-Kings Custom Showcase, Deadbeat Customs Custom Clash, bike games and more. Music by Oliver Anthony, Tim Montana, Nikki Lane and more. Get tickets by visiting losthighwayshow.com. On Facebook.
O’Toole’s Harley-Davidson Open House: May 18, O’Toole’s Harley-Davidson, 4 Sullivan St., Wurtsboro. More details to follow. On Facebook.
Wings & Wheels for Warriors: May 18, rain date May 19, Joseph Y. Resnick Airport, 199 Airport Rd., Ellenville, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., judging begins at 11 a.m., preregistration $10; $15 day of the show, food, family fun, airplane rides, all rides welcome, trophies, dash plaques. Benefits Disabled American Veterans. Hosted by Sprague & Killeen. 845-647-9100. On Facebook.
Red Knights Motorcycle Club NY Chapter 45 and 17 annual Bike Blessing and Ride: May 18, rain date May 25, registration at 9:30 a.m., Woodstock Harley-Davidson, 949 Route 28, Kingston, rider $20; passenger $15, bike blessing 10:45 a.m.; kickstands up 11 a.m., scenic ride through Catskill Mountains and Ashokan Reservoir area. On Facebook.
Moroney’s Harley-Davidson Racing Daze: May 18, Moroney’s Harley-Davidson, 833 Union Ave., New Windsor, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 3 generations of racing history, check out the race bikes and meet and greet current racer Andy Morano, Book signing by Billy the Biker with his new book “Cheatin the Reaper,” food, craft beer and more. Fasthog.com. On Facebook.
Bethel Speedway Car Show: May 19, Bethel Motor Speedway, 361 Horseshoe Lake Rd., Swan Lake, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $15 registration, awards to top 20, music, food, two-step competition, low car limbo, vendor spots available email smithny.photo@gmail.com. On Facebook. bethelspeedway.com
21st annual Healy Brothers Car Show: May 19, rain date May 26, Healy Brothers, 1960 S Rd., Poughkeepsie, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., registration 9 a.m.-noon, $20, no cutoff year, fire extinguishers and first aid kits equals bonus points, music, trophies, giveaways, food, 50/50. Hosted by the Dutchess Cruisers. 845-242-0951. dutchesscruisers.com
Calicoon Fire Department annual Car Show: May 19, Delaware Youth Center, 8 Creamery Rd., Calicoon, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $10 registration fee, donations welcome, top 10 Best of Show, prizes, music, 50/50, food, vendors wanted $20 per spot (no food vendors). 845-887-4233.
7th annual Orange County Volunteer Fire Police Car Show and Food Truck Festival: May 19, rain date June 2, Goshen Historic Track, 44 Park Pl., Goshen, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., car show registration $15, OCFPcarshow@gmail.com. 845-294-5333.
Border Wars: May 26, John Pettibone Community Center, 2 Pickett District Rd., New Milford, CT.,10 a.m.-4 p.m., registration $20, all makes and models welcome, DJ, food, vendors, giveaways, 50/50, over 75 trophies, rings to the top 35 best of Show. NY versus Ct including Pa., NJ and Mass. Hosted by Connecticut Cruise News and My Ride of the Hudson Valley. Proceeds benefit pets and vets’ causes.
Port Jervis Elks Veterans Committee 3rd annual Memorial Day Cars in the Park for Veterans: May 26, Riverside Park, Port Jervis, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., registration 8:30 a.m., registration $25; $20 for veterans, trophies, 50/50, tricky tray, food trucks, vendors. The Elks will be collecting old golf balls for Bunkers in Baghdad. On Facebook. Veterans645pj@gmail.com. 845-325-5675, 845-699-1636.
Artemis Hill Car Show: May 26, Artemis Hill Farm, 154 Hambletonian Rd., Chester, 11:30 a.m., enjoy a day of food, music and community, raffles, lawn games and say hi to the herd of rescued horses who live and work on the farm. Due to the nature of this event all sales are final and non refundable.
My Ride of the Hudson Valley Cruises
Sunday
Antique Tractor Pulls: Sun., May 5, June 16, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Orange County Farmers Museum, 850 Route 17K, Montgomery, starts at 9 a.m., concessions on site, several classes. 845-208-0234. ocfarmersmuseum.org.
Cars, Coffee & Motorcycles: Second Sunday, 8 a.m.-noon, Clover Knoll, 3142 Route 207, Campbell Hall, all are invited, May 12, breakfast sandwiches available. On Facebook.
Tuesday
I-84 Diner Car Cruise: Every Tues., through Oct. 14, I-84 Diner, 853 Route 52, Fishkill, 4:30-9 p.m., free admission, food available. 845-224-7744, 845-420-4606.
Speakeasy Motors American Whiskey Company Wheels & Whiskey Car and Bike Show: Every Thurs., through Fall, Baldwin Winery, 176 Hardenburgh Rd., Pine Bush, 5-8 p.m., $5 cover goes to charity, live music, local vendors, all makes and models welcome.
Wednesday
Bear Mountain Cruise Night: Every Wed., starting May 1, Bear Mountain State Park, at Bear Mountain Inn, 4:30 p.m., will take place in the back lot by ice skating rink for the first 2 weeks. Cadillac Night, June 5, July 17, Aug. 21.
Thursday
Cruise-In: First Thurs., starting May 2, Newburgh Vintage Emporium, 5006 Route 9W, Newburgh, 4-8 p.m., food, coffee, drinks, all makes and models welcome. On Facebook.
RJR Memorial Fund Cruise Night: Every Thurs, starting May 2, Edenville Deli, 240 Pine Island Trnpk., Edenville, 5 p.m., donations accepted, shade, plenty of room, buffet available, music, all vehicles welcome.
Bike Night: Every Thurs., The Garage Bar & Grill, 25 Western Ave., Marlboro, 4:30-8 p.m., all bikes welcome, motorcycles, live music, cold beer, giveaways. On Facebook.
Friday
Hudson Valley Hot Rods Cruise night: Every Fri., 29 W. Main St., Washingtonville, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Bleeding Hearts LEMC Bike Night Friday’s: May 24, June 28, July 26, Aug. 23, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, Hasbrouck Tavern, 1001 Benton Hollow Rd., Woodbourne, 6-9 p.m., all are welcome, live music, best bike contest, 50/50. On Facebook
Saturday
Mustang Club of Orange County All American Car Cruise: Boston Market parking lot, Route 211, Middletown, 5-9 p.m., bi weekly, starting May 11, then May 25, June 8, June 22, July 13, July 27, Aug. 10, Aug. 24, Sept. 14, Sept. 28, Oct. 12; Breast Cancer Awareness Car Cruise (rain date Oct. 19), Oct. 26; Halloween Cruise (rain date Oct. 27), free registration, 50/50, music, raffles, coffee and donuts. All are welcome. On Facebook.
Dutchess Cruisers annual Highland Cruise: Every Sat., May through Oct., Bridgeview Plaza, 650 Route 9W, Highland, 5:30-8:30 p.m., weather permitting, music, trophies, giveaways, food, 50/50. dutchesscruisers.com
Carmel Cruisers Saturday Night Cruise-In: Every other Saturday, starting April 27, Wendy’s, 1894 Route 6, Carmel, 3-8 p.m., music, cash raffles, food discounts and free ice cream for cruisers. On Facebook.
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