Cruise-In and Music on Main Returns to Pickens Next Month

Pickens' cruise-in and music series returns next month and organizers have announced changes designed to make the Saturday events even more fun.

The Cruise-In and Music on Main Series will be held most Saturdays in June.

The music venue will now be the new city outdoor amphitheatre along West Main.

Instead of having judges select the winners each evening, the public will choose by casting votes for their favorites. Another change will be the addition of bluegrass music one evening.

But perhaps the biggest change is what vehicles will be featured each evening. On June 1st the event series will open with a combination of classic and custom vehicles on display. The Katlin Owen Band will provide the country music entertainment. On June 8th, motorcycles will come to town and enjoy rock and roll with the Sideman.

Totally new this year will be an “open” cruise-in on June 15th. It will be a chance for entrants to showcase all kinds of vehicles – classic and custom cars, trucks, motorcycles and more.
Entertainment will come from The Marvin King Band. Jeeps will be featured on the final evening, June 22nd, along with the sweet sounds of bluegrass – The New Dixie Storm.

Food and beverage will be available and other surprises are planned. All four Saturday evenings are free to the general public. Everyone is encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets for amphitheatre seating. In the event of bad weather, June 29th will be a “rain date”.

The cruise-ins will be held on a closed section of Main Street between U.S. 178 and Catherine Street. Vehicles participating in a cruise-in should check-in from Garvin Street between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Public viewing of the entries will begin at 6:30 p.m. each Saturday with entertainment starting at 7:00.

Presented by the Pickens Revitalization Association (PRA), this year’s event sponsors include the historic city of Pickens, Gwinn’s Tire and Alignment, NAPA in Pickens and Pace & Reeves BP.
Early Registration forms and additional details are available on line at www.historicpickens.com or by calling the PRA at 878-0105.