Southern Cruzers Car Club
About
The Southern Cruzers Car Club was founded in 1981, and its members are primarily from the southern suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN. The Club is made up of people of all ages, with cars of all makes, models and years. We are an active club that enjoys giving back to the community.The Summer Spectacular is an annual Car Show and Swap Meet that we host each fall. It's way more than just a Car Show, it is an EVENT. In addition to the hundreds of cars on display, there is entertainment and great food. The Summer Spectacular has become the largest car show south of the river, and we are pleased to donate the profits from this event to local charities and scholarships.
We enjoy giving back to our community. Two ways that we give back are through charitable contributions to help those less fortunate than us and by staging mini-car shows for those at assisted living and care facilities.
We are an active club! Summer is our busiest time of year with weekly and monthly cruise-ins to local restaurants and car events. We also have a monthly club meeting and scheduled club gatherings and events for club members year-round.
We are grateful for our sponsors! It is because of our sponsors participation and ogoing generosity that makes so much of what we do possible! We highly recommend that you visit each of our sponsors, and let them know you found them on the Southern Cruzers website!
How do you become a member? It's easy! Go to the "Join Our Club" section below and click on the application button. You can also stop by and visit us at any of our events or contact us with any questions that you may have.
Our Show
35th Annual
Summer Spectacular
Top 20 Car Show
Sunday August 24, 2025
9 am - 2 pm
Buck Hill, 15400 Buck Hill Road, Burnsville, MN 55306
Charity Event - Rain or Shine
All profits from The Summer Spectacular are donated to local charities and scholarships. Since 2005 the Southern Cruzers has donated in excess of $141,000. The below "Charities" section lists our most recent recipients.
Our Sponsors
Our 2024 Summer Spectacular Sponsors
When you visit our sponsors, let them know you found them on the Southern Cruzers website!
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Our Platinum Sponsor
Mission: Our goal is to be an industry leader in providing unmatched quality automotive products and services. We will constantly strive to meet the changing needs of our customers. Our aim is to provide an atmosphere that encourages employee teamwork, integrity and excellence. Together we will set and continually improve sales, service and operational standards to ensure longterm market leadership and profitability. It is our mission to exceed our customers’ and employees’ expectations and maintain their loyalty for a lifetime.
Vision: To Be So Effective That We Are Able To Be Helpful To Others
Charities
The Southern Cruzers Car Club donates all profits from our annual car show, The Summer Spectacular, to local charities and scholarships. Since 2005 the Southern Cruzers has donated in excess of $135,000.
Join Our Club
The Southern Cruzers Car Club is a group of car enthusiasts that enjoy cars, fun, friendship, good food and giving back to the community. We invite you to submit an application as a new member or an existing member re-enrolling.
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Local Events
| EVENT | DATE & TIME | LOCATION |
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| Cruzers Ladies Night Out | See the latest Cruz News or email for info |
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| Cruzers Club Meeting | 2nd Thur every month 7 - 8 p.m. |
Apple Valley Legion, Post 1776 |
| Eagan Applebee's Cruise Night | Every Monday weather permitting 4 - 9 p.m. |
1335 Town Centre Dr. Eagan |
| Savage Culvers Cruise Night | May 6, then Third Tuesday June - Sept 5 - 8 p.m. |
Culvers in Savage |
| Buck Hill Weekly Wheels | Every Wednesday May - Oct 5 - 8 p.m. |
Buck Hill, Burnsville |
| Classic Car Roll In | Tuesdays May 30 - Sept 19 5 - 8 p.m. |
Henderson, MN |
| Apple Valley Freedom Days | Friday June 27 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
American Legion Post 1776 Apple Valley, MN |
| The Summer Spectacular | Sunday August 24 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Buck Hill, Burnsville |
| Back To The 50's | 2025 T.B.A. | MN State Fairgrounds |
Committees and Board
2024 Cruzer of the Year
It’s been a Club tradition that at the end of the year, the President chooses a member to get the “Cruzer of the Year” award. This year, it was my decision to give that award to David (Dave) Ritchie. Dave joined our Club a couple of years ago and in his own quiet way, has become an enthusiastic member of the Club. Dave has that beautiful teal colored 1958 Chevrolet. Looking back at the last season, I don’t think Dave and his Chevy missed many of our events including that wet trip we made to Northfield last spring. Dave has also be come one of the regulars at our Wednesday morning breakfast group at the Lakeville Perkins’. Our conversations and bad jokes apparently didn’t scare him away, and he fits right in! It is because of this, I give him this award. Congratulations, Dave!
2022 Board of Directors
2022 Summer Spectacular Committee
TSS Committee Members
2022 Southern Cruzers Coordinators
Members Vehicles
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Cruz News
The Southern Cruzers monthly newsletter
2025
Contact Us
The Southern Cruzers Car Club is a group of car enthusiasts that enjoy cars, fun, friendship, good food and giving back to the community. We look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions that you may have.
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