Community-wide Event Line Up
Make it a weekend
Thursday May 14th
Jumpstart Dinner
Enjoy an evening of dinner, and mingling at Glenn Ranch. An evening of fun with other patrons, old cars and a fabulous country setting in the outskirts of Petaluma. The money raised at the dinner helps support our scholarship program.
Event Check in 5:30 pm, Dinner - 6:30 pm Seating is limited, find tickets through Eventbrite.
Friday May 15th
Cruise-In and Kickoff Social
Free to all! Plaza North Shopping Center, North McDowell Blvd. at Washington St 4 – 8pm Cruise-in Social There will be reserved parking for 1972 and older American vehicles. American Graffiti collectibles will be available thanks to Insignia Branding.
Saturday May 16th
VW Row Car Show
There is a second car show happening right next to the Salute to American Graffiti Car Show, on the same day, featuring Volkswagens?! For our friends and followers attending the show, please be sure to stop by 4th and B Streets between 10-3pm on May 16th to see the all the VWs! Have a VW and want to enter click the link below for event details, space is limted to register early!
Slute to American Graffiti Car Show & Cruise
Starting at 10:00 am the Salute to American Graffiti Car Show opens featuring 1972 and older classic American cars parked on the streets of historic Downtown Petaluma, the same street featured in the film, old time live radio dj.
At 4:00 pm, special lanes are opened up within in the show event for cars to cruise, on the streets where the movie was filmed. We have expanded the route to a little over 2 miles! Attendees are invited to drive the historic strip, parade their vehicle and enjoy the slow roll on our cruise loop.
Petaluma Walnut Park Farmers Market
Open Saturdays 2 to 5 pm from May to November at Walnut Park, D Street and 4th Street, in Petaluma. Shop for a diverse range of fresh produce, meats, cheese, bread, and prepared goods in an outdoor market.
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