Shine Your Wheels and Revv Your Engines, Canton's Cruise In is Back
By - Carla Bobell, Executive Director, Canton Area Chamber of Commerce
Photo courtesy of Carla Bobell
Mark your calendars and shine up your wheels! The 34th Annual Canton Cruise In, hosted by the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce, is rolling into downtown Canton on Friday, June 20, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. This beloved tradition will showcase over 200 cars, trucks, and motorcycles for an evening of fun, nostalgia, and community spirit — and best of all, it’s free to attend!
A family-friendly event, the Cruise In offers much more like having food vendors on-site with delicious options for every appetite, inflatables for the kids, as well as, face painting and The Unique Twist and Twisting Crew will have a Balloon artist that will make it a true outing for the whole family.
If you’re interested in registering a vehicle, pre-registration is now open — and there’s no entry fee. The first 200 vehicles registered will receive a special swag bag! Registration forms are available at the Canton Chamber office at 48 N. Main Street during regular business hours, or you can request one by emailing cantonareachamber@gmail.com, or register the day of the event in the gazebo in Jones Park in downtown Canton. Participants may begin arriving and parking in downtown Canton after 2:00 p.m. on June 20th. Please be respectful of downtown businesses by allowing customer parking in front of stores until after that time.
We could not do an event like this without the support of local sponsors. We thank the following Lead Sponsors; Davis Ford, Windshield Specialists, Pizza Hut, Orwig Auto Body, Davis Auto Center, Apex Seeds, Citadel Seamless Guttering Systems, TBK Bank, Buckheart Solar, and State Farm Insurance Agent Dee Clark.
Adding to the excitement this year, the Cruise In will feature the Opening Ceremony of Canton’s Bicentennial Celebration at 6:30 p.m. on the north side of the city building downtown. This special moment will kick off a week filled with Bicentennial festivities celebrating Canton’s 200 years of rich history. To learn more about all the upcoming Bicentennial events, visit www.cantonillinois.org/Canton Bicentennial Information - City of Canton
Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a local history buff, or just looking for a fun evening out, the 34th Annual Canton Cruise In promises to be a night to remember!