The Historic Bellefonte Cruise returns on Friday and Saturday for its 34th year of bringing the community together for a weekend of fun in downtown Bellefonte. (The event started 35 years ago, but was not held in 2020 because of COVID-19.
Things kick off with the Open Cruise through downtown Bellefonte at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Here’s a look at the schedule, info about registration for the cruise and car show and more.
FRIDAY, JUNE 16
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Open Cruise
7:30 p.m.: Opening Ceremony with the WOWY crew
7:30-10:30 p.m.: Sock Hop on the Diamond Featuring The Fabulous Flashbacks
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
7 a.m.: Registration
7 a.m.-5 p.m.: Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show
10 a.m.-1 p.m.: The Rocket Blasters and the 3WZ crew on the second stage by the post office on East Howard Street
Noon-5 p.m.: DJ Vid on the Main Stage in front of the courthouse
1-3:30 p.m.: Spring Hollow Band on the second stage
Bike Games (sponsored by US Vets MC)
5 p.m.: Awards Ceremony
Parking is available at the Bellefonte Area High School, 830 E. Bishop St. Free parking and shuttle by Fullington Tours.
The food court is located on the 100 block of West Howard Street.
REGISTRATION FOR THE CAR, TRUCK & MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Registration begins at 7 a.m. and continues until noon Saturday, June 17 only.
All registrations on day of the event are $15. Kids Class registration is free. Kids are only able to participate in the car show, they are not permitted to participate in the cruise.
Registration Drop Off: You can also drop off your form to Chamber of Commerce Office at the Train Station, 320 W. High Street, Bellefonte, PA between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. before June 16.
Day of the event: Registrations will be held at the diamond on Saturday from 7 a.m.-noon. No registrations will be accepted before 7 a.m.
Help continue the reputation of the show by following these guidelines:
Have insurance and registration. Be sure to bring current proof of insurance and vehicle registration to the registration area. ONLY INSURED AND REGISTERED VEHICLES ARE PERMITTED IN THE SHOW.
Be ready for judging. While every consideration is given to automobiles in original condition and to owners who are new to the hobby, only automobiles which are ready for judging will be accepted. Automobiles not ready for judging may be ruled ineligible to compete and turned away at the gate. In these rare cases, pre-paid entry fees will be refunded.
Show car arrival time. In order to qualify for judging all show cars must arrive at the show grounds by noon. Entry area is located on High Street only. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Vehicles arriving after noon may not be eligible for judging and show may be full; we urge you to be early!
Safety first. Heed the registrar and parking staff’s instructions while moving and parking your vehicles and during the cruise to avoid accidents. Think safety!
CRUISE CLASSES
Car and truck
- Antique Car Truck……………………………………………………………………….1900-1960
- Antique Car Truck……………………………………………………………………….1961-1997
- Street Rod………………………………………………………………………………….1900-1948
- Ford Stock………………………………………………………………………………….1949-2023
- Mopar Stock……………………………………………………………………………….1949-2023
- GM Stock……………………………………………………………………………………1949-1979
- GM Stock……………………………………………………………………………………1980-2023
- Ford Modified……………………………………………………………………………..1949-2023
- Mopar Modified…………………………………………………………………………..1949-2023
- GM Modified……………………………………………………………………………..1949-1979
- GM Modified……………………………………………………………………………..1980-2023
- Camaro-Firebird Stock………………………………………………………………1967-1989
- Camaro-Firebird………………………………………………………………………..1990-2023
- Camaro-Firebird Modified………………………………………………………….1967-1989
- Camero-Firebird Modified………………………………………………………….1990-2023
- Mustang Stock………………………………………………………………………….1964-1987
- Mustang Stock………………………………………………………………………….1988-2023
- Mustang Modified……………………………………………………………………..1964-1987
- Mustang Modified……………………………………………………………………..1988-2023
- Corvette Stock………………………………………………………………………….1954-1982
- Corvette Stock………………………………………………………………………….1984-1996
22.Corvette Stock…………………………………………………………………………..1997-2023 - Corvette Modified……………………………………………………………………..1954-2023
- Truck-Van-SUV Stock………………………………………………………………..1949-1986
- Truck-Van-SUV Stock………………………………………………………………..1987-2023
- Truck-Van-SUV Modified……………………………………………………………1949-1986
- Truck-Van-SUV Modified……………………………………………………………1987-2023
- European-Import Stock-Modified……………………………………………….1900-2023
- British Cars………………………………………………………………………………..All Years
- Special Entries Must be no Class for Your Car…………………………….All Years
- Rat Rod……………………………………………………………………………………..All Years
- Kids Class FREE (16 and Under)……………………………………..Any type Vehicle
Motorcycle
M1. Antique (Any Bike 20 Years old or older-All makes)
M2. Sport/ Cruiser All
M3. Touring All
M4. Trikes-Side Car-Pull Behind-Tri Combo all 3 wheel
M5. Victory/Indian- All American made Production Bikes – NO HD
M6. All Sportsters
M7. Dyna All Street Bob-Fat Bob-Low Rider-Wide Glide
M8. Softail AII-Breakout-Softail Slim-Heritage Softail Classic-Fat Boy-Deluxe
M9. Touring-Road King-Ultra Classic-Street Glide-Road Glide
M10. V-Rod-Rocker-Street 750
WHAT DOES THE CRUISE BENEFIT?
Over the years the Bellefonte Cruise has raised thousands of dollars through the generous support of its sponsors.
Past Cruise beneficiaries include:
Bellefonte Education Foundation (scholarship)
Bellefonte Borough
Bellefonte Youth Service Bureau
Union Cemetery Association
Bellefonte Fire Police
Bellefonte EMS
Bellefonte Police
Bellefonte Library
Historical Bellefonte Incorporated (HBI)
The Bellefonte Museum Bellefonte Historical Railroad
The Cruise looks to provide student scholarship funds, giving students at Bellefonte High School the opportunity to extend their education and pursue careers that could contribute to the growing community.
Financial support of this event will continue the good works of hundreds of people since the show’s inception in 1988. You can help continue this legacy through your support.
