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
37th Annual
Summer Spectacular
Top 20 Car Show
Sunday August 23, 2026
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 $153,000. The below "Charities" section lists our most recent recipients.
Our Sponsors
Our 2025 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 $153,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 |
| Back To The 50's | June 19 - 21, 2026 | MN State Fairgrounds |
| Hayden Grove | July 3, 2026 3 p.m - 4 p.m. |
8715 Portland Ave. S., Bloomington |
| The Waters Sr. Living | July 10, 2026 3:30 p.m - 6 p.m. |
3500 w. 50th St., Minneapolis |
| Augustana Regent | July 15, 2026 3:30 p.m - 6 p.m. |
14500 Regent Ln, Burnsville |
| Apple Valley Villiage Health | July 17, 2026 1 p.m - 3 p.m. |
14650 Garrett Ave, Apple Valley |
| Orchard Path Sr. Living | July 30, 2026 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
6400 157th St. W., Apple Valley |
| 9 Mile Creek Sr. Living | August 5, 2026 10:00 a.m - noon |
2301 Village Ln, Bloomington |
| Ebenezer Ridges | August 7, 2026 10:30 a.m - noon |
13820 Community Dr, Burnsville |
| The Rivers | August 14, 2026 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
11111 River Hills Dr., Burnsville |
| Prebyterian Homes | August 18, 2026 1 p.m - 4 p.m. |
9889 Penn Ave S., Bloomington |
| The Summer Spectacular | August 23, 2026 9 a.m - 2 p.m. |
Buck Hill, Burnsville |
| MN Masonic Home | September 15, 2026 2 p.m - 5 p.m. |
11500 Compass Dr, Bloomington |
Committees and Board
2025 Cruzer of the Year
At the Club Christmas party, President Duane Barclay presented Ray Valdovinos with the “Cruzer of the Year Award.” Historically, the C.O.Y. award is given to a member who has shown a lot of interest in our Club and has participated in a lot of Club activities over the season. Ray fits that image to a “T!” I don’t think there were many Club mini shows this past summer that Ray missed with his beautiful Pontiac Grand Prix. Ray is also a regular at our Wednesday breakfast group. We also found out that Ray is a camera aficionado, and I have relied on Ray to take some of the photo pressure off of me and my trusty Kodak Box Brownie camera. Editor’s Note: When you wander around car events with a Box Brownie, you can’t be considered an aficionado, just a “Camera Relic!” Ray did a great job taking portraits of everyone at the Christmas party and brought along a lot of photo gear and backdrops to set up and take down. Thank you, Ray, for being an asset to our Club!
2026 Board of Directors
2026 Summer Spectacular Committee
TSS Committee Members
2026 Southern Cruzers Coordinators
Members Vehicles
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Cruz News
The Southern Cruzers monthly newsletter
2026
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.Email us at: info@southerncruzers.com
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