You love your ride? Then it has a place to be featured in the My Ride of the Hudson Valley section on Mid-Hudson News!
Mid-Hudson News announced earlier this week that the popular My Ride will be featured on the first Wednesday of every month. It is authored by Donna Kessler, who has a passion for cars, trucks and motorcycles. My Ride is seeking nominations to be featured in future editions.
To be considered to be in the column, email Donna photos of your ride to myridehv845@gmail.com, with the following information:
Name:
Phone Number (will not be published):
Hometown:
Year, make:
Model:
Color:
Value:
Under the hood:
Special features:
Where did you get the vehicle?:
Favorite place to cruise:
Memorable moments with vehicle:
Other information:
My Ride of the Hudson Valley Events
If your car club or organization has dates for shows, email the details to myridehv845@gmail.com or by messaging on Facebook at My Ride of the Hudson Valley. Indicate the beginning and end date of cruises.
April
26th annual Metro Petro Antique Advertising Collectors Show: April 7, rain or shine, Pompton Lakes Elk Lodge, 1 Perrin Ave., Pompton Lakes, N.J., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., free parking and admission, indoor/outdoor show, filling station collectibles, automobilia, vintage advertising, pedal cars, motorcycle collectibles and more, vendor spaces available call 551-404-4046 or email metropetroshow@gmail.com. On Facebook.
Knights Order LE MC NY Orange Bike Blessing: April 13, rain or shine, Wickham Woodlands Park, 251 State School Rd., Warwick, parking lot behind Drowned Lands Brewery, registration begins at 10 a.m., registration $30 (rider, passenger, walk-ins), includes beer, food and soda, blessing at 11:30 a.m., short police escorted ride immediately after blessing to after party at greenwood Lake Elks Lodge, 35 Chestnut Street, Greenwood Lake, DJ, raffles, 50/50. Proceeds to help fund the OC Police Memorial Wall. On Facebook.
Nexgen Indoor/Outdoor Car Show New York: April 14, Hudson Sports Complex, 122 State School Road, Warwick, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., awards, activities, giveaways, raffles. Register at nexgencarshows.com. On Facebook.
3rd annual Burnout Nationals Season Opener: April 20, Orange County Fair Speedway, 239 Wisner Avenue, Middletown, takes place all day, gates open at 7 a.m., cars, trucks, jeeps, motorcycle show, motorcycle stunts, drifting, indoor showcase including My Ride of the Hudson Valley, crushed car crawl, Tickets at thefoat.com. 845-490-8982. burnoutnationals.com. On Facebook.
The United Brain Association First annual Spring Youth Bicycle Helmet Giveaway and Motorcycle Ride: April 20, ride will meet here at Moroney’s Harley-Davidson, 833 Route 300, New Windsor, kickstands up at 12:30 p.m., arrive at park at 1 p.m. Event runs until 3 p.m. at the City of Newburgh Recreation Center Pavilion (Delano Park), 401 Washington Street, Newburgh. UBA is donating 25 youth small, medium and five youth large bike helmets to residents of the City of Newburgh.
I-84 Diner Sock Hop Costume Car Cruise: April 21, I-84 Diner, 853 Route 52, Fishkill, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., registration $15, best dressed contest, dance contest, 50/50, fun for all ages. 845-420-4606. On Facebook.
22nd annual Military Vehicle Show & Swap Meet: April 27-28, Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road, Augusta, N.J., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., admission $8; veterans and active military with ID $6; children ages 12 and under admitted for free, vehicle displays, reenactors, camping, food, military supplies and more. MTAswapmeet.com. On Facebook.
Edward J. Russell Elementary PTA 4th annual Spring 2024 Car Show: April 27, rain date May 4, Town of Crawford Lybolt Park, 612 Lybolt Road, Middletown, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., registration 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., trophies at 2:30 p.m., pre-registration $15 by April 17; $20 day of show, email ejrpta@gmail.com for a registration form, open to all makes and models, vendor spaces available, trophies in many categories, raffles, 50/50, DJ, food, vendors. On Facebook.
Cruise Nights
Email information for Cruises & Bike Nights at least two weeks in advance to myridehv845@gmail.com. Please indicate the beginning and end date of the cruises and bike nights.
Sunday
Antique Tractor Pulls: Sunday, April 21, May 5, June 16, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Orange County Farmers Museum, 850 Route 17K, Montgomery, starts at 9 a.m., concessions on site, several classes. 845-208-0234. ocfarmersmuseum.org.
Cars & Coffee: Second Sunday, starting April 14, 8 a.m. to noon, Clover Knoll, 3142 Route 207, Campbell Hall, all are invited. On Facebook.
Tuesday
I-84 Diner Car Cruise: Every Tuesday, starting April 2 through Oct. 14, I-84 Diner, 853 Route 52, Fishkill, 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., free admission, food available. 845-224-7744, 845-420-4606.
Speakeasy Motors American Whiskey Company Wheels & Whiskey Car and Bike Show: Every Thursday, April through Fall, starting April 4, Baldwin Winery, 176 Hardenburgh Road, Pine Bush, 5-8 p.m., $5 cover goes to charity, live music, local vendors, all makes and models welcome, Rockabilly Fat City Rockers is the season opener.
Thursday
Cruise-In: First Thurs., starting May 2, Newburgh Vintage Emporium, 5006 Route 9W, Newburgh, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., food, coffee, drinks, all makes and models welcome. On Facebook.
Saturday
Mustang Club of Orange County All American Car Cruise: Boston Market parking lot, Route 211, Middletown, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., bi-weekly, starting May 11, then May 25, June 8, June 22, July 13, July 27, Aug. 10, Aug. 24, Sept. 14, Sept. 28, Oct. 12; Breast Cancer Awareness Car Cruise (rain date Oct. 19), Oct. 26; Halloween Cruise (rain date Oct. 27), free registration, 50/50, music, raffles, coffee and donuts. All are welcome. On Facebook.
