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07.25.2026 MidSUMMER Chitown Gathering

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___WHEN?___
07.25.2026
Saturday
11a-10p+
RAIN OR SHINE

___WHAT?___
Lunch
Gathering
Dinner
Cruise Night
While everyone here the entire day would be wonderful, this is not always possible; thus, this is designed so people can come-go as wanted-needed.

___WHO?___
You and everyone!
ALL vehicles (makes-models-years) WELCOME
FAMILY EVENT

___WHY?___
Meeting new people, seeing vintage vehicles and spending time with friends is awesome!

___WHERE?___
Steak'n'Shake
290 S RANDALL RD
ELGIN IL 60123
...just south of historic US Rt 20

___CONSIDER!___
Turning Back Time annual show, Sycamore IL, 07.26.2026

___INSPIRATION!___
Prior MidSummer Chitown Gatherings:
07.26.2008
07.25.2009
07.24.2010
Quote from an attendee, ChitownChevy:
"It would take hell or high water for me to miss this. This is such a great event ... I highly suggest everyone try to make this even if it is for only a short time just to say hi. This is such a laid back friendly group of people."

___REFERENCE!___
Details - photos - links:
https://www.oldcarsstronghearts.com/ocsh-cruise-nights/2026-ocsh-steaknshake-events/

PEACE | Cort, pig and cow valves with pacemaker
2003 MGM LS + 1981 cmc SC; need 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
"We were shinin' like lighters in the dark in the middle of a rock show" | Jake Owen | 'Barefoot Blue Jean Night'

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