A Tropical Storm / Likely Hurricane Nate Will Shorten Cruising The Coast By One Day!

[GoDadGo]

October 1-8, 2017
2017 Schedule

https://cruisinthecoast.com/

Sunday, October 1
• View the Cruise, Downtown Gulfport, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Cruise In, Hardy Court Shopping Center, Gulfport, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Feature Car appearances: Hardy Court, 9 a.m.-noon; View the Cruise, 2-5 p.m.
• NEW EVENT Cruisin’ Through the Decades, Gautier, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Cristy Lee appearance: View the Cruise, 2-5 p.m.

Monday, October 2
• Registration open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Cruise Central, Centennial Plaza, Gulfport
• Feature Car appearances: Cruise Central, 10 a.m.-2p.m.; Long Beach, 5-7 p.m.
• Cristy Lee appearances: Cruise Central, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Long Beach as Grand Marshal, 5:30 p.m.
• Autocross – presented by Golden Nugget Casino and Racing Rednecks, Coast Coliseum (west parking lot), 1-5 p.m. Open to registered vehicles only.
• Long Beach Parade – Open to registered vehicles only. First 600 to arrive will be in the parade. Line up at 4 p.m. at Long Beach High School, parade starts at 5:30 p.m.Cristy Lee is Grand Marshal.
• Tip Tops playing at Long Beach Harbor, 6-9 p.m.

Tuesday, October 3
• Registration open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Cruise Central, Gulfport
• The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coliseum 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Autocross – presented by Golden Nugget Casino and Racing Rednecks, Coast Coliseum (west parking lot), 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to registered vehicles only.
• “Salute To Our Veterans,” 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cruise Central
• Cruisin’ The River City, Moss Point, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Feature Car appearances: Salute to Our Veterans, Cruise Central, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Cristy Lee appearances: Autocross, 10 a.m.-noon; Salute To Our Veterans, 1-3 p.m.; Guest MC at Flame-throwing competition, 6-8 p.m.
• Flame-throwing competition at Island View Casino in Gulfport, Entertainment, 4 p.m., Registration, 5 p.m., begins at dusk; $600 Cash Prizes & Trophies!

Wednesday, October 4
• Registration open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Cruise Central, Gulfport
• Biloxi Block Party, Downtown Biloxi, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Autocross – presented by Golden Nugget Casino and Racing Rednecks, Coast Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to registered vehicles only.
• The Vicari Auto Auction vehicle check-in at Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Diamondhead, Blessing of the Classics, 3-6 p.m.
• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Feature Car appearance: Biloxi Block Party, 10 a.m.-noon
• Cristy Lee appearances: Biloxi Block Party, Town Green, 10 a.m.-noon; Beau Rivage, 6-8 p.m. signing autographs
• Courtney Hansen appearances: Biloxi Block Party, City Hall, 10 a.m.-noon; Beau Rivage, 6-8 p.m. signing autographs
• Official Beau Rivage Cruisin’ Event: Louis Prima Jr. & TheWitnesses, Beau Rivage Pool Pavilion, 7 p.m.

Thursday, October 5
• Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Gulfport Cruise Central, Edgewater Mall, D’Iberville, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula
• 2018 Registration open noon-5 p.m.
• Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
• The Vicari Auto Auction, doors open at 8:30 a.m.
• Swap Meet/Manufacturers Midway open at Coliseum, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Car Corral open and vehicle check-in, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Feature Car appearances: Pass Christian,10 a.m.-noon; Bay St. Louis, 2-4 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel Biloxi, 6-9 p.m.
• Courtney Hansen appearances: Pass Christian, 10 a.m.-noon; Bay St. Louis, 2-4 p.m.; DoubleTree Hotel Biloxi, 7-9 p.m.
• NEW EVENT Burn ‘em Up in the Pass! 2nd Street, Pass Christian, 5-8 p.m. Live entertainment by Right Lane Bandits
• DoubleTree Hotel Biloxi Open House with Feature Car and Courtney Hansen, 6-9 p.m.
Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment
Bay St. Louis
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Brandie
• 1-2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster
Pass Christian
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Garry Wesley
• 1-2 p.m. – Tommy Morse
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha
Gulfport Cruise Central
• 11 a.m.-Noon – N Rhythm
• 1-2 p.m. – The Strays
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi Tribute)
Edgewater Mall West Parking Lot (Hwy 90)
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Figure 8
• 1-2 p.m. – Starz
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Departure (Journey Tribute)
D’Iberville
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Charles “Doo Wop” Grant
• 1-2 p.m. – Flashback
• 3-4:30 p.m. – The Chee-Weez
Ocean Springs Downtown
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Deuce Coupe
• 1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
• 3-4:30 p.m. – The Tams
Pascagoula
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Mr. Saxman
• 1-2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Tip Tops

Friday, October 6
• Registration and all Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Gulfport Cruise Central, Edgewater Mall, D’Iberville, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula
• 2017 and 2018 Registration continues 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
• The Vicari Auto Auction doors open at 8:30 a.m.
• Swap Meet/Manufacturers Midway open at Coliseum,9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Car Corral continues, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Feature Car appearances: Bay St. Louis, 9-11 a.m.; Edgewater Mall, 2-4 p.m.
• Dennis Gage, of the TV program “My Classic Car,” appearances: Bay St. Louis, 9-11 a.m.; Edgewater Mall, 2-4 p.m.
• Courtney Hansen appearances: Coliseum, 10 a.m.- noon; Ocean Springs, 2-4 p.m.
• Ocean Springs Sock Hop & Street Party, 5-9 p.m. featuring The Chiclets
• “Pass In The Night,” 5-9 p.m., Pass Christian, Entertainment TBD.
Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment
Bay St. Louis
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Charles “Doo Wop” Grant
• 1-2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
• 3-4:30 p.m. – The Chee-Weez
Pass Christian
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Deuce Coupe
• 1-2 p.m. – Starz
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster
Gulfport Cruise Central
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Garry Wesley
• 1-2 p.m. – Flashback
• 3-4:30 p.m. – The Tams
Edgewater Mall West Parking Lot (Hwy 90)
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Mr. Saxman
• 1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi Tribute)
D’Iberville
• 11 a.m.-Noon – N Rhythm
• 1-2 p.m. – Tommy Morse
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha
Ocean Springs Downtown
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Figure 8
• 1-2 p.m. – Strays
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Tip Tops
Pascagoula
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Brandie
• 1-2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants
All events and times subject to change. Check our website for updates.

Saturday, October 7
• All Cruisin’ Venues are open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sites with bands: Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian, Gulfport Cruise Central, Edgewater Mall, D’Iberville, Ocean Springs, Pascagoula
• 2017 registration, 9 a.m.-noon
• 2018 Registration, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Country Cruisin’ Breakfast, Long Beach Yacht Club, 7-10 a.m.
• Auto Auction begins at Coliseum, Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
• Swap Meet/Manufacturers Midway open at Coliseum 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Car Corral continues, east of Treasure Bay, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Feature Car appearance: Coliseum, 9-11 a.m.
• Dennis Gage, of the TV program “My Classic Car,” appearances: D’Iberville, 9-11 a.m.; Ocean Springs, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Cruisin’ Venue Entertainment
Bay St. Louis
• 11 a.m.-Noon – N Rhythm
• 1-2 p.m. – Barlow Brothers
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Vince Vance & The Valiants
Pass Christian
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Mr. Saxman
• 1-2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
• 3-4:30 p.m. – The Chee-Weez
Gulfport Cruise Central
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Charles “Doo Wop” Grant
• 1-2 p.m. – Starz
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Boogie Allstars
Edgewater Mall West Parking Lot (Hwy 90)
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Deuce Coupe
• 1-2 p.m. – The Strays
• 3-4:30 p.m. – The Tams
D’Iberville
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Figure 8
• 1-2 p.m. – Cool Rayz
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi Tribute)
Ocean Springs Downtown
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Brandie
• 1-2 p.m. – Flashback
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Al “Lil’ Fats” Jackson
Pascagoula
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Garry Wesley
• 1-2 p.m. – Magic
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Na Na Sha

Sunday, October 8
All events at Cruise Central
• 2018 Registration open 8 a.m.-Noon.
• Non-denominational prayer service, 8 a.m.
• Stamping Cards must be turned in by 9 a.m.
• Dennis Gage, of the TV program “My Classic Car,” Master of Ceremonies, 9-10:30 a.m.
• Gene Oswalt Volunteer of the Year Award
• Dennis Gage will announce the winners of the Cash Drawings (40 drawings of $500 each) totaling $20,000
• Make-A-Wish Raffle Truck Giveaway and unveiling of new 2018 Raffle Car!
• Live entertainment by Vince Vance & The Valiants,

[phileas_fogg]

Now that looks like a ton of fun! I may have to make a road trip next year (or whenever I get my car done). :D


John

[Svtfreak]

It's been a few years since I've been. But it was a lot of fun. It's grown so big that you'll spend a lot of time sitting in traffic. Make sure you're cooling system is up to par for hot moist air on traffic.

[Jacob]

Plan to be there but will be in my 37 Ford...always on the lookout for cobra's though!

[tony chiles]

I am in, hotel is booked and its been over 5 years since I was last there for the cruise!

[Jacob]

I am in, hotel is booked and its been over 5 years since I was last there for the cruise!

I'll guess that you will notice how much its grown in 5 yrs? Its gotten quite big...in fact I'm coming two days early and getting out of town before the weekend!

[Hottrodder427]

I pre registered on the 15th so I'll be there prob every afternoon since I work every day. Lol but it should be a blast

[GoDadGo]

Bump

[mcwho]

Now this sounds like some fun, hopefully we will have her all back and running by then.

[mcwho]

Has this event been postponed, moved , or cancelled?

[GoDadGo]

Has this event been postponed, moved , or cancelled?

Yes, in 2005 Hurricane Katrina wiped out the entire Gulf Coast on that fateful day on August 29th.

You can get a feel for our spirit down here on the Redneck Riviera by checking out the last five to ten minutes of Boyd Cottington Woodie Video:

https://youtu.be/i2i6Gw0UPdQ

NOTE: Boyd may be gone, but his Woodie still resides in a Golden Nugget Casino in Biloxi.

May He Rest In Peace!

[GoDadGo]

Bump

[Johnc1]

We will be there. Need to set up a day, time and place and have a FFR/Cobra meet.

[GoDadGo]

Bumping!

We'll be using the daily driver next week and will definitely be in Bay St. Louis to see Dr. Zarr's Amazing Funk Monter Band on Thursday, October 5th.

Bay St. Louis
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Brandie
• 1-2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster

Come on down and experience the Best and Biggest Hot Rodding, Car Crafting, Cool Cruising event on the planet.

Steve

[Jacob]

Bumping!

We'll be using the daily driver next week and will definitely be in Bay St. Louis to see Dr. Zarr's Amazing Funk Monter Band on Thursday, October 5th.

Bay St. Louis
• 11 a.m.-Noon – Brandie
• 1-2 p.m. – Modern Eldorados
• 3-4:30 p.m. – Dr. Zarr’s Amazing Funk Monster

Come on down and experience the Best and Biggest Hot Rodding, Car Crafting, Cool Cruising event on the planet.

Steve

If you see a guy in a blue, black fendered 37 Ford, its me...stop me and say hello. I'll be there Sunday - Friday!

[GoDadGo]

If you see a guy in a blue, black fendered 37 Ford, its me...stop me and say hello. I'll be there Sunday - Friday!

Just sent you a private message with my contact information.

[Johnc1]

I will be in a FFR Silverish blue with BlackBerry Pearl strips. It has a modified hood scoop from the original.

[GoDadGo]

I will be in a FFR Silverish blue with BlckBerry Pearl strips. It has a modified hood scoop from the original.

If this is your first trip down for Cruising The Coast, I can tell you that I doubt it will be your last.
Just sorry my car isn't going to be there this year.

[Johnc1]

If this is your first trip down for Cruising The Coast, I can tell you that I doubt it will be your last.
Just sorry my car isn't going to be there this year.

Not having your car is not good. I was hoping to stir up some interest in having a Cobra meet some time during the week. A friend who is coming down with his El Camino and they are getting together with a bunch of El Camino fans one day while we are there. We will definitely be doing some cruising.

[GoDadGo]

Not having your car is not good. I was hoping to stir up some interest in having a Cobra meet some time during the week. A friend who is coming down with his El Camino and they are getting together with a bunch of El Camino fans one day while we are there. We will definitely be doing some cruising.


Hotrodder427 (Forum Member / Donnie) will be representing Factory Five in his 396 FE powered MK-4 as will our pal Jerry in his 392 Windsor powered Type 65.

[Johnc1]

Hotrodder427 (Forum Member / Donnie) will be representing Factory Five in his 396 FE powered MK-4 as will our pal Jerry in his 392 Windsor powered Type 65.

Is Factory Five going to have a display there? If so where?

[GoDadGo]

Is Factory Five going to have a display there? If so where?

Factory Five can't make this event because they are thrashing to make the SEMA show that is shortly after this event.

The fellows that I spoke about are my home town Factory Five Club Members, which total a whopping thee people, myself included.

They will be cruising in their Factory Five's while my wife and I will be cruising in my daily driver.

Daily Driver:

https://youtu.be/svZX2BMSDEs

[Johnc1]

The youtu Looks good. I thought FF was out of town. I will keep an eye out and give you a shout.

[GoDadGo]

Last Bump Before The Pilgrimage Begins!!!

Please make this a bucket list item "Gotta-Do" event at least once in your lifetime.

You won't regret it.

Steve

[GoDadGo]

Hey Gang,

If you are heading down to this event you will likely get wet.
Tropical Storm Nate is expected to be a Hurricane by the time it impacts the Gulf Coast.
With that said; Cruising The Coast, which ends on Sunday, will likely be cut short for obvious reasons.

Steve

PS: I've already started picking up and moving things around and have already moved the Chevy Cobra, which will soon become the Dart Cobra, out of the swamp to higher ground.

[GoDadGo]

Okay Gang,

Nate has shortened Cruising The Coast by one day.
If you want to get a glimpse of the fun, then tune in to the Weather Channel.
They have a boot on the ground (Weather Man) reporting from Biloxi Mississippi.

Steve

[Johnc1]

Made it, done it, had a great time. Saw a few Cobras and manage the talk to a fine gentlemen from Texas. Left Saturday morning leaving Nate behind.

[tony chiles]

made it down on Wednesday and stayed till 5am Saturday. Put 1500 miles on the car and evidently lost a valve seal, used a little oil, and smoked like a freight train at idle.