Nostalgia Days Hot Rod and Custom Car Show Artwork
The Downtown Novato Business Association's 15th Annual
Nostalgia Days Rod and Kustom Car Show
Friday and Saturday, August 12th & 13th, 2011
Show located from 1st to 7th Street on Grant Avenue West in Downtown Novato
Presented in part by:
Whole Foods is our main sponsor for the Nostalgia Days Hot Rod and Custom Car Show

Continental Jewelers
** First 150 to register are guaranteed a 2011 Dash Plaque **
Registration and Vendor Forms are at the bottom of the page
Schedule:
Friday Night Hot Rod Cruise.
  • Pre-Registration and Dinner
  • Staging Time: 5pm
  • Cruise Times: 6pm to 8pm
  • Cost: Dinner is $5, Cruise is free
  • Staging at 5pm on Redwood Blvd North at Days Inn to be police escorted at 6pm South on Redwood Blvd. You will then make a right onto Grant Avenue and head West to Sixth Street where the change in direction will happen with help of the Wells Fargo parking lot. You will then be led East all the way to the other end of Grant Avenue. Left on Reichert past Las Guitarras to Novato Builders. Here you will make a U-Turn and head back to Grant Avenue, make a right and proceed to Redwood. Make a left and head North on Redwood to the turn-around at the Donut Shop. Head back back to Grant Avenue.
  • Make a right on Grant and head to sixth street to complete the loop.


Saturday Car Show and Shine

  • Registration Gates Open at 6am (1st and Grant Street) Poker Run starts at 6:30am (Map and Logistics To Be Determined)Car Show starts at 10:00am
    Call or check website 1 week prior to event to confirm Poker Run is ON. Organizer needs minimum 15 cars to put on the event. Poker Run will be canceled if not enough participation.
  • Music starts on Main Stage at 10:00am - 1pm
  • Poker Walk starts at 11am and goes until 2pm
  • Raffles all day long starting at 11amJohnny B and the Speedshifters 2:00pn - 5pm
  • Cruisin' with Kreuzer DJ starts at 1st and Grant stage 11:00am - 3pm
  • Awards Ceremony starts at 3pm (Cars, Poker Run, Poker Walk and Raffles)
  • Car Parade starts at 4pm and goes until 5pm (Grant Avenue from Sixth to Reichart and back)
  • Show closes at 5pm

Raffles hourly



Send in Picture of Car

Send in a photo of your car for the Nostalgia Days Rod & Custom Show Program with your Registration



To all car registrants,
We really appreciate your being with us this year and hope you enjoy the show. We expect it to be bigger and better than last year.
Thank you very much,
Your Nostalgia Days Chairman
Marv Giambastiani
 




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Here is a list of our Vendors

  • Southern Pacific Smoke House
  • M&M Vending Kettle Corn
  • Henry's Burgers
  • Lori's Inspirations
  • Full Throttle Promotions
  • Ice Queen Shave Ice
  • Jubilee Jumps
  • Lugnut Larry's Hotrod Gifts and Goodies
  • Rip City Riders
  • California Operation Lifesaver
  • Absolute Customs
  • Mike Hutsler Catering
  • Napa Auto Parts
  • Chevrolet of Novato, Inc.
  • Las Guitarras Restaurant
  • Biancini BBQ
  • Big Jim BBQ
  • California Highway Patrol
  • Novato Police Department
  • Marin Coupe & Roadster Club
  • DNBA
This years Music Line-Up
Main stage in the middle of the show located at 4th and Grant Avenue
Headlining from 1:30pm to 5pm
Johnny B and the Speedshifters
Johnny B and the Speedshifters rock the Nostalgia Days Rod and Custom Car Show on the Main Stage
10am - 12noon
The Deadlies

12:15 to 1:00pm
Lovin' Harmony


Accompanied by Jeff Labes

Stage 2 at 1st & Grant Street
Rock and Roll Historian

Dave Crimmen
Dave Crimmen Rock and Roll Show rocks the Nostalgia Days Rod and Custom Car Show on the Main Stage from 10:30am to 1pmDave Crimmen Rock and Roll Show rocks the Nostalgia Days Rod and Custom Car Show on the Main Stage from 10:30am to 1pm

Old Time Rock and Roll Show
Performance times: 11am to 3pm


Stage 3 at 7th Street and Grant
Mark Hester's Good Time Mobile DJ

Rockin' the sounds of the 50's and 60's

Music from: 11am to 3pm










Judging Categories

  • Best Hot Rod
  • Best Kustom
  • Best Rat Rod
  • Best Classic
  • Best Muscle Car
  • Best Restored
  • Best Truck
  • Best Kustom Pickup
  • Best Home Built
  • Best Special Interest
  • Peoples Choice
  • Best of Show
Kustom de Elegance Award
donated by 'George Barris'
Winner also receives $200

'Best of Show' Winner also
receives $200

'Peoples Choice' Winner also
receives $100


    This years Sponsors:
    Each one sponsors a trophy
    • Absolute Customs
    • AE Video & Web Designs
    • Athas & Associates Realty
    • A &W San Rafael
    • Bank of Marin
    • Cain's Tires
    • Centric Signs
    • Clymer Auto Parts / Napa
    • Dr. Raymond Bonneau
    • H&J Tires
    • George Barris Kustoms
    • Hollywood Detail
    • Jack L. Hunt Used Cars
    • Las Guitaras Restaurant
    • Marin Joes Restaurant
    • Marin Trophys
    • Marv's Kustoms
    • McDonald's Jewelers
    • Milani's Autocraft
    • North Bay Gas and Welding Supply (Bel Marin Keys)
    • Novato Pediatric Dentistry (Sponsors of Pocket Park)
    • P. Femenia & Sons, Inc.
    • Pini Ace Hardware
    • Randal Brothers Automotive
    • Randal Brothers Uses Cars
    • Red Line Oil
    • Rip City Riders
    • Robert Patrick Refer Maintenance
    • Sonoma Bank
    • Southern Pacific Smokehouse
    • Viking Auto Parts
    • Vintage Vehicles
    • Zenith Instant Printing


If your are interested in joining us for the festivities,
please download the corresponding form below or contact us.


Chairman of Nostalgia Days Rod & Custom Car Show:
Marv Giambastiani at 415-897-0583 Contact Marv by Email

For Entertainment Related Questions:
Tom Atkin - 415-897-9607 Contact Tom by Email

Sponsors and Vendor Booths are welcome, Volunteers are needed.

To Register your Car, please download the Car Registration and Show Schedule form.

To Sponsor the event, please call Jayne Belote at 415-328-0186 for detals:

To be a Vendor Booth and/or Volunteer, please download this form: Volunteer-Vendor Form



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