Bands, Car Clubs Announced For Encinitas Cruise Nights

ENCINITAS, CA — New and returning car clubs and local bands are slated to participate in this year's Encinitas Cruise Nights.

The 24th annual event series, presented by Encinitas 101 MainStreet Association, will feature classic and vintage cars as well as live music along South Coast Highway 101.

The series is held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month through September. The remaining Encinitas Cruise Nights are scheduled June 15, July 20, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21.

Roughly 800 people attend the event each month, with the exception of September's closing event, which draws closer to 3,000 attendees, according to Encinitas 101 Executive Director Irene Pyun.

"We're thrilled to continue such a beloved event in the downtown community and expect a great number of attendees this year," Pyun told Patch. "We've seen a big shift in attendance in all events in general, so we are confident that the community is ready to come out and enjoy some summer fun with us."

The car clubs for the June 15 event include North County Cruisers on F Street, Heartbeat Classics on G Street, Secret Car Club on H Street, and Vintage Motorcycles at Charlie's Foreign Car. The car clubs for the July 20 event include North County Cruisers on F Street, Shafter Car Club of Fallbrook on G Street, Broncos Club on H Street, and Secret Car Club at Charlie's Foreign Car.

The series will also feature music on the Main Stage at F Street, Lumberyard Courtyard Stage, and the E101 office at 818 South Coast Highway. The June artists include JP Hayes, The Sea Monks, and the Encinitas School of Music. The July artists include Blame Betty, The Sea Monks, and the Encinitas School of Music.

"This event is one of my favorites because it brings all ages out to enjoy lively music, and most of all, a trip down memory lane," Pyun said.

There will be three half-street closures on F Street, G Street and H Street to make space for car clubs and live music along South Coast Highway 101. Encinitas 101 also invites drivers of classic and vintage cars to park along Highway 101 and in adjacent parking lots, or simply cruise up and down the main street.