GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The sounds of classic cars will be rumbling throughout Kent County this weekend as the annual 28th Street Metro Cruise is back again beginning Thursday.
It all kicks off with Cascade's Metro Cruise Warm-Up on Thursday, Aug. 22.
And then on Friday, Aug. 23, the Main Event opens up at Rogers Plaza at 2 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m. that night.
Then on Saturday, Aug. 24, the six official Metro Cruise Pit Stop locations open up along 28th Street and will remain open with the Main Event from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.
The official cruise time of the 28th Street Metro Cruise is from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, but there tons to do before and after.
Cascade Metro Cruise Warm-Up
It's the 14th year of the Metro Cruise Warm-Up event in Cascade. The event runs from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and will include a collection of cars, food, law enforcement displays, live music, vendors, games and activities.
Location: 6797 Cascade Road, Cascade
Food:
- Red Hot GR
- Airborne Burritos
- Airborne Melts
- Kool Breeze
- Berries Delicious
- Get a complete list of food vendors and there locations here.
Entertainment:
- Collector cars on display
- Lawn games
- Freebies and giveaways
- Outdoor fowling lane
- Balloon artist
- Face painting tent
- 50/50 raffle
- Live music by The Kennedy Affair from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Main Event Schedule Friday, Aug. 23
1 p.m.
- Early-bird merchandise opens.
2 p.m.
- Event opens - All food vendors, kids activities and entertainment begins.
- Shuttle service begins between Rogers Plaza, Wyoming High School and Wyoming KDL Library.
2:30 p.m.
- Lucky's Self-serve DYNO testing opens on Metro Way.
4:30 p.m.
- Wyoming High School Band and Color Guard perform.
5 p.m.
- Live music with "Tonic Duo" on the Main Stage.
7 p.m.
- Live music with "Innuendo" on the Main Stage.
9 p.m.
- Event closes.
- Shuttle service ends.
Main Event Schedule Saturday, Aug. 24
11 a.m.
- Event opens - All food vendors, kids activities and entertainment begins.
- Opening Ceremonies on Main Stage.
- Shuttle service begins between Rogers Plaza, Wyoming High School and Wyoming KDL Library.
- Lucky's Self-serve DYNO testing opens.
12 p.m.
Kids entertainment area opens
1 p.m.
- Live music with "Hark Up!" on the Main Stage.
3 p.m.
- Miss Metro Cruise Finale on the Main Stage.
4 p.m.
- Official Cruise Time - Cars take to 28th Street to cruise from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. This is the official cruise time of the event.
7 p.m.
- West Michigan Sound Off Awards Ceremony
9 p.m.
- Event closes.
- Shuttle service ends.
- Lucky's Self-serve DYNO testing closes.
28th Street Metro Cruise Pit Stops
Car City
Location: 1515 28th Street SW, Wyoming
Car Clubs:
- Camaros of Michigan
- Miata Owners of West Michigan
Food:
- J Harvey BBQ Trailer
- NO WAY Tacos
- Kona Ice
- Get a complete list of food vendors and there locations here.
Entertainment:
- RC Car entertainment – Race track, custom off-road trailer, supplies and more.
- Barn Finds display – 5 unique barn find vehicles.
- Metro-Merch – a small collection of official merchandise.
- Free two hour collector car parking.
Sheraton Grand Rapids
Location: 5700 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids
Car Clubs:
- Mercedes Benz Club of America – West MI Section
Food:
- 28th Street Bistro Restaurant & Bar
- Tiki Hut
- Big A’s Chop House
- Coco’s Cool Cabana
- Get a complete list of food vendors and there locations here.
Entertainment:
- Exotic & Luxury Car Display – Collection of 10 high-end cars.
- Metro-Merch – a small collection of official merchandise.
- Free two hour collector car parking
Oakestown-Borgman
Location: 3000 28th Street SW, Grandville
Car Clubs:
- West Michigan Mustang Club – 150 mustangs
- TBD
Food:
- Taqueria el Mariachi
- Being Cheesy
- Ice Box Brand
- Get a complete list of food vendors and there locations here.
Entertainment:
- MEGA trucks – featuring HULK: a 1400HP Chevy big block, on 2 1/2 ton military axles with 55″ tires. Also, PAPA SMURF: an 800HP Chevy on 2 1/2 ton military axles, with 48 tractor tires.
- Lucky’s Car Smash – take a sledge hammer to either a U of M or MSU painted vehicle
- Car Cube by PADNOS and Weller Self-Serve – guess the year/make/model of the super-compressed car cube. First correct answer wins $150 in gift cards!
- Metro-Merch – a small collection of official merchandise
- Free two hour collector car parking
Other Activities:
- Balloon animals by Banana Jackson – Free for kids
- Lawn games for kids and adults – Cornhole, ladder ball, giant Connect 4 and giant Jenga
- Coloring Contest – Info Tent has coloring sheets. Open to kids aged 3 to 11.
Baker Auto Group in Grandville
Location: 2901 28th Street SW, Grandville
Car Clubs:
- M11 Corvette Club
Food:
- Tacos Mexico
- OVK BBQ
- Get a complete list of food vendors and there locations here.
Entertainment:
- Antique Fire Truck display
- Brand New Fire Truck display from Grandville FD – 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Free two hour collector car parking
- Classic cars for sale – The only official Metro Cruise site with collector cars for sale.
Other Activities:
- Kid lawn games and activities
Cascade Village
Location: 6797 Cascade Rd SE, Grand Rapids
Car Clubs:
- Mike Stone group
Food:
- Sober Eats
- Sugary Snowballs
- Get a complete list of food vendors and there locations here.
Entertainment:
- Drift Car oval display – 20 high-end drift cars in an oval arrangement.
- Collector Car parking – First-come, first-served, no fees or reservations.
Other Activities:
- Free play on outdoor fowling lanes.
- Display and demonstrations by Kent County Sheriff's Office.
Grandville Plaza
Location: 2905 Wilson Ave SW, Grandville
Car Clubs:
- Volvo Club – Great Lakes Chapter
- West Michigan SAAB Owner’s Group
Food:
- Mezkla Taqueria & Fruiteria Food truck
- Paper Clips Ice Cream Trucks
- Get a complete list of food vendors and there locations here.
Entertainment:
- Metro-Market – From repurposed license plates, to beads in car shapes, children’s books, jewelry, car air diffusers, car phone mounts, keychains and more. Featuring15 local crafters and artisans.
- Collector Car parking – First-come, first-served, no fees or reservations.
Other Activities:
- Live music – 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. by Nobody’s Cupcake
- Live performance – 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. by Dinkus the Ha Ha Man
- Live music – 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. by Frances Ford
- Pin-up competition throughout the event, hosted by Le Vintage Rose
