36th Annual Sloan Auto Fair: June 27-29.This event is a fun-filled two-day show with plenty of music, entertainment, vendors and of course, automobiles with more than 600 of the best looking cars, trucks and motorcycles around. The event kicks off Friday evening with an at-will cruise from the Flushing A&W restaurant. Then on Saturday and Sunday, enjoy lectures, Feature Cars, exhibits, planetarium shows, kids activities, music and much much more! For more information on this year's event, please call (810) 237-3450 or email sloan@sloanlongway.org.

Celebrate 100 years of GM at the GM 100th Celebration in July! From tours of the Durant-Dort Headquarters, the birthplace of GM, to concerts, garden and home tours, car cruises, and parades, there's something for everyone during this historic celebration. For more information, visit the GM 100th web site at www.flintgm100.com.

Don't miss General Motors Centennial Tours at the Whaley House Museum. Wednesday, July 16 through Sunday, July 20. Interested in fashion? Check out "Victorian Fashion," Sundays through August 24 also at the Whaley House.

If watching car racing is more your style, head out to Auto City Speedway in Clio. Pits open at 3:30 p.m. on Fridays, grandstands open at 4:30, with qualifying at 6 and racing at 7:30 p.m. On Saturdays, pits open at 2:30 p.m., grandstands open at 4, with qualifying at 5 and racing at 7 p.m. For more information, call 810-686-6500.

Did you know that the famous New York Joffrey Ballet holds a summer "intensive" each July in Flint? 100 of the most talented young dancers from around the U.S. and beyond train for four weeks each year, culminating in the Joffrey Midwest Showcase performances on July 12. Don't miss your chance to see the best and brightest up and coming ballet dancers! For tickets, visit The Ticket Center at the Whiting or call (810) 237-7333.

Cars from the collection of Nicola Bulgari: Summer Exhibit at the Sloan Museum May 17 through September 14, 2008: This exhibit highlights some of the finest examples of historic Buick automobiles from the collection of Nicola Bulgari. Featured are Mr. Bulgari's favorite, a 1935 Buick 96-S, and a 1940 Buick State Wagon that was once owned by movie star, Bette Davis.


Open through September 1, 2008: Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad! Stroll around the 51-acre Village with 34 historic structures. Meet the friendly folks in period attire in their homes, mills, and shops dating back to the 1800's. Take a ride on the Huckleberry Railroad, a Baldwin steam locomotive that provides the power to carry more than 400 passengers. The 35 minute, 8-mile ride will take you to the shores of beautiful Mott Lake and through the scenic Genesee Recreation Area.

Looking for more area events? Check out the new county-wide events calendar: geneseefun.com.