Rensselaer, Indiana: Cruise Night Classics Images

I’ve been dreaming of parades, yard sales, fairs, and Rensselaer Cruise Night in Rensselaer, Indiana. I’m yearning for nice weather and the ability to stand outside sans coat without risking frostbite.

People flock from miles around for the Rensselaer, Indiana event. The annual Rensselaer Cruise Night is a big deal in these parts! Most folks gather around the Jasper County Courthouse Square, sometimes setting up blankets hours in advance (no kidding).

Sometimes there is a food vendor or two as well as a car show over at Brookside Park. It’s a nice way to spend an afternoon gawking at cars. Here are a few of my favorites from the 2009 Rensselaer Cruise Night! Sweet! Check the little Indiana Calendar of Festivals and Events for future dates.

Images Rensselaer Cruise Night in Rensselaer, Indiana

Rensselaer, Indiana Cruise Night

What kind of car are you always excited to see at Cruise Night? For me: it’s all about the 50’s and lots of chrome!

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3 Comments

brandon June 22, 2010 at 3:19 pm

Normally it’s the first Saturday following Independence Day.
Mark February 10, 2010 at 6:11 pm

What day will it be on this year? I can’t wait. It’s always a great time.
Emily January 24, 2010 at 7:58 am

This sounds like a lot of fun!

I love the idea of traveling to small town America too! I think you get such a different sense of the culture in small towns, and there’s just so much you’d miss if you only stuck to the big cities! What a great idea for a blog!