Mid-America Region of the AACA
The Fun Car Club
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MEETING SCHEDULE for 2025
Your Classic Ride, 2711 Warwick Trafficway, 200 PM, Kansas City MO 64108
Aug 17 Sep 20 Club picnic at Dan and Tammy’s. Check emails and newsletter for complete information.
Oct 12 Nov 15 Chili Luncheon Dec 13 – Annual club dinner at Stonehaus Winery
AMC – American Motors Corp. 6-part documentary on PBS starting July 12, 2025 https://lastindependentauto.com/
Local PBS station KCPT will run this 6-part series weekly starting Saturday, July 12 at 630PM. It will repeat every week on the following Sunday at 530PM. Each date: July 12; July 19; July 26; Aug 2, 23, 30. Set your DVR or mark your calendar.
Check out our Newsletters Page which has more detailed information on past club meetings and events
OFFICIAL CLUB EVENTS
August Club Tour of Civil War home
Saturday, August 9
Rich and Jodie Fielder have graciously offered to open their home for a tour. Initially built before
the Civil War, they have preserved the log cabin and un-modernized the addition to blend.
The home was featured in Country Sampler magazine with thirteen pages of pictures.
Check for emails and newsletter for times, address, additional information.
Sep 20 – Club picnic at Dan and Tammy’s. Check emails and newsletter for complete information.
October 4. Gardner, KS: Sixth Annual Pre-War Car Show 2025. Historic Turner Barn, 19805 S. Moonlight Road, 66030. Vehicles manufactured in 1942 or older (no hot rods). Motorcycles welcome. Come see cars, trucks, military vehicles and motorcycles; this is the only show of its type in the area. It is a must-see event if you want to see history you won’t see anywhere else. Pumpkins, apples, fall decorations. Rain date October 11. For information, call 913-558-6495. www.theturnerbarn.com Show Flyer
November -The Museum of Kansas City – Date and time TBD. 3218 Gladstone Blvd, Kansas City MO 64123. 816-702-7700.
Details to follow. https://museumofkansascity.org/home-page/
For a list of MO and KS automotive events visit: https://kansascityautomuseum.com/event-finder/
For a list of National AACA events
https://aaca.org/events/category/aaca-national-calendar/
September 13. Turkey Creek Car & motorcycle Show, 5740 Merriam Drive, 66202. 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Pre-registration ($25) includes a dash plaque, t-shirt and car show calendar. Spectators are free. Entry of day of event $35; subject to availability. More than 60 awards will be presented; the grand prize drawing is a $4,000 gift certificate. Contact Renee Jenkins at rjenkins@merriam.org or call her at 913-322-5550.
https://www.merriam.org/Government/Departments/Parks-Rec/Events/Turkey-Creek-Car-and-Motorcycle-Show
September 14. Shawnee, KS: Wheels & Dreams Car, Truck & Bike Show. Enter from the gates by Shawnee Town 1929 Museum at 11600 Johnson Drive, 66203. 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The museum will not be open for tours. Donations accepted and proceeds benefit the educational programs. Live music, food trucks, vendors and sponsor areas. Over 300 cars show each year.
Registration forms can be picked up at Shawnee Town’s Visitor Center or call 913-248-2360. https://www.shawneetown.org/home
October 5. Lawrence KS: 52nd annual Lawrence Region AACA car show. 900AM-200PM. Dale Willey
Auto, 2840 Iowa St, Lawrence KS 66046. No entry fee for car owners. Free admission for public.
See flyer for details. Show Flyer
