11:00 a.m. -   4:00   p.m.   last Saturday in July
July   30, 2022
Broad   St.   between   Central Ave. & Manchester Ave.
  Downtown   Middletown, Ohio 45042

Thunderfest is a cruise-in car show that is free to attend.

We welcome all vehicles - dragsters, classic vehicles, motorcycles, trucks, boats, rat rods, exotics - if it has a motor & you can ride it, bring it!

The motorcycle tent will be in the YMCA parking lot

(1020 Manchester Avenue)

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For details & updates, download the

Downtown Middletown app for your smart phone.

Go to the Apple Store, or Google Play Store

and type “downtownmiddletown”.

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Prizes galore!

At least 24 unique prizes for vehicles registered at the event.

Trophy to the Car Club that has the most members register vehicles.

50/50 Raffle.

One-of-a-kind Thunderfest varsity jacket raffle.

Win a ride in a 1943 Fairchild PT 19 airplane.

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          Gates open at 10:00 am. - Event is 11:00-4:00

          Vehicle Awards presented throughout the day.

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Flyover by Butler County Warbirds Museum around noon!

Cackle fest every hour on the hour - EAR PLUGS RECOMMENDED.

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Photo ops by most vehicles and even in a few of them.

Bring your best smile and your camera.

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Several restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, and bars in the event area and within a short walk (4 blocks or less for many).  Pizza, BBQ, tacos, sandwiches, soup, ice cream, coffee, frozen drinks, & unique specialty dishes

- all locally owned & operated.

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Check out the unique shops & eateries nearby.

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Food trucks on site:  Kona Ice,

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D. R. Concessions (funnel cakes & more)

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Wheely Good Food Truck

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Dash Plaque Sponsors:

The Windamere

Denny Lumber

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Thunderfest Cruise In  - a family friendly event is sponsored by

Downtown Middletown, Inc., 1050 Central Avenue, 2nd floor,

Middletown, Ohio 45044 and the Middletown Pacemakers Car Club

with financial support from:

Miller Insurance, Inc. * 8-cylinder Sponsor

Miami University Regionals * 6-cylinder Sponsor

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Middletown Community Foundation