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Black Knights Events
Current News and Announcements about the Black Knights Car Club, Estherville, Iowa
Monthly Meetings (April through December) are on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the Estherville VFW @ 7:00 PM During the Winter Months January through March, we meet at the Hut on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM, for an informal Supper, no business meeting. Just a nice get together.
Bring a Car Friend to Promote Membership-- All are Welcome!
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We would like to thank our Sponsors and our Friends who came to our Shows, Cruise-ins, or the Drags this summer. We had a great summer of fundraising for our Community Outreach Program. We were able to help a lot of worthwhile organizations within our communities. We look forward to seeing you all in the Summer of 2026.
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Summer 2026 Black Knights Events Schedule
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June through August Cruise-ins on the 1st Friday of the Month on Library Square in Estherville at 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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2nd Friday of Each Month-- Emmetsburg Cruise-in at the Emmetsburg A&W 5:00 PM (not an official Black Knights Event)
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3rd Friday of Each Month-- Spencer Cruise-in at the Spencer A&W 5:00 PM (not an official Black Knights Event)
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06 June 2026-- The Black Knights Car Club Great "Race" Across Estherville. 1:00 PM Start. The Black Knights will display their beautiful Vintage Autos by driving or "Racing" their cars through the streets of Estherville, starting at Spurgin Park. (Note: Rain Date is June 27th) The race will conclude at the same park with a display of the cars that open to the public. Visits will be made on the route to the Estherville Community Care Center, Teh Good Samaritan Home, Homestead 1 and 2. For more information, call
Ken Dunn
712-338-2179 or
Nick Maranell
712-209-3722
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Albert Lea Minnesota
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Saturday 20 June 2026-- Accura Nursing Home Spirit Lake-- Cruise-in-- Great Event-- Free Food till it runs out, a great event for the Residents. 11 AM-2PM-- Well attended last year.
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Saturday 20 June 2026-- Lakefield, MN. Car Show-- Located in the Park-- Registration 9:00 AM Awards @ 2:00 PM. This is a very well attended show. Be early to get a good spot.
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Friday 26 June 2026---Graettinger Cruise-in on Main Street (Very well attended, but not an official Black Knights Event. 5:00 PM.
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New Ulm MN AutoFest
Sunday 28 June 2026---New Ulm AutoFest Save the Date.
This large car, motorcycle and truck show features over 350 vehicles displayed in shimmering rows of shining metal! The event is not judged, so paraticipants are welcome to enter theri vehicle whether it's a family "driver" or a detailed custom job. Food and Drink sales and a DJ are Staples of the Event; sometimes a model car show and other highlights such as dyno testing are offered.
Food and beverage sales are available. Food available, vendors on site, Pink Ladies Garage (vendors), free outdoor movie at dusk.
New Ulm AutoFest
Brown County Fairgrounds
damaybe@newulmtel.net or newulmautofest@gmail.com
Admission: Free
Monthly Roll-ins on the 2nd Saturday of the Month
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04 July 2026-- Estherville Flight Breakfast and Car Show-- 8:00 AM-2:00 PM (final times tbd) at Estherville Airport
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04 July 2026-- Armstrong Betterment Club Car Show and Parade-- Car Show 11 AM and parade to follow (time tbd)
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11 July 2026-- Ruthven-- Bully Bullhead Weekend Car Show in the Park-- 10 AM-2PM (final times tbd)
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Save the date! Wednesday -- 15 July 2026
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More Information Coming Soon!
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17 July 2026 (Friday) Spirit Lake Cruise around the Lake 5:00 PM-- Location to start will be announced soon
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18 July 2026-- Spirit Lake Cruise-in-- 5:00 PM, but this is a big one and getting there early is a good idea. Located on Hill Ave. in Spirit Lake.
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25 July 2026-- Ayrshire Cruise-in -- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM -- Located on Main Street this year -- Food in the Community Center next to the Cruise-in. Classes of Cars this year with Awards. $20 Fee - This is a benefit to help purchase Playground Equipment in the Park.
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01 August 2026-- Black Knights Car Club 20th Sweet Corn Days Car Show-- Estherville-- 9:00 Am Check-in Exact Check in location to be announced. Trophies Awarded for Special Categories and Awards for the Top 25. $15 entry fee.
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16 August 2026-- Britt Hobo Days Cruise-in 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM -- Located on Main Street. Entrance by 1st Bank. Open to all types of vehicles, motorcycles, trucks, tractors, race cars and more.
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22 August 2026-- Black Knights Car Club Spectacular Car Show in Arnolds Park Green Space-- Trophies in all Categories and some special awards as well. See Flyer Above || Check - in 9:00 AM. $20 Entry Fee.
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27 September 2026-- Black Knights Car Club 18th Annual Airport Drags-- Located at the Spencer Airport-- Gates Open at 9 AM with Racing from 11 AM- 3 PM. $5 per pass or $30 for all day. Spectators $5.
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