All Roads Lead Back to the Bricks®
America's Classic Car Events ™
Back to the Bricks attracts over 500,000 car enthusiasts annually to Genesee County to celebrate our love of motor vehicles, and the area's historic role in the automotive industry. Tune-up Parties and Promo Tours generate enthusiasm in advance of the Main Event which provides a showcase for classic, custom, and collector vehicles of all kinds. During the week, Flint, birthplace of “America’s Sports Car”, proudly hosts a National Reunion for Corvette aficionados. Music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities add to the festive atmosphere.
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Auto Show Events
TUNE UP WEEK
AUGUST 7-12, 2017
During the week prior to the main event, the excitement builds as Tune-up Parties rev up on successive days around the county. Attractions and activities vary by location, but include parties with a 50's, 60's, or 70's theme, concessions, vendors, live music, dancing in the streets, giveaways, and the opportunity to share stories with fellow car enthusiasts from around the area.
MAIN EVENT WEEK
AUGUST 15-19, 2017
The five-day extravaganza begins with a family-oriented party at a nostalgic Drive-In theatre. Excited crowds line the streets for the “Rolling Cruises.” On Friday, there is a car show, concert, and dance party with a Motown theme. Thousands stroll the brick streets on Saturday to admire vehicles of every age and description, take pictures, buy souvenirs, and enjoy the fun.
CHROME & ICE SHOW
FEBRUARY 9-10, 2018
Back to the Bricks and Buick present “Chrome and Ice,” an indoor car show brought to you by Farm Bureau Insurance, February 9-10, 2018 at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Flint, Michigan. Chrome and Ice - 2018 promises to be larger and more spectacular than ever, featuring over 100 vintage and classic cars, sports cars, muscle cars, hot rods, and trucks with live entertainment and special guests.
PROMO TOUR
JUNE 9-14, 2017
Promo Tours each June are a time of adventure and camaraderie for hundreds of classic car owners. The tours are designed to generate enthusiasm for Back to the Bricks with mini car shows in each locale along the way and tours of automotive facilities and museums for the participants. Routes have included parts of Ohio, Indiana, and a host of cities in Michigan with communities vying to be included.
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Tune Up Week
August 7-12
During the week prior to the main event, the excitement builds as Tune-up Parties rev up on successive days around the county. Attractions and activities vary by location, but include parties with a 50's, 60's, or 70's theme, concessions, vendors, live music, dancing in the streets, giveaways, and the opportunity to share stories with fellow car enthusiasts from around the area.
In The Spotlight
2014 3LT CORVETTE
Bob & Sue Graves, Owner...
1927 Buick
Tom Brown, Owner...
1935 Chevrolet Master Deluxe
Fritz & Mary Kay Swartz...
1932 Buick
Ken & Carol Materia...
Newsletter
Excitement is building for the annual “Back to the Bricks®” auto extravaganza. Ed and Carol McDonough have been working with eight Genesee County communities in preparation for the “Tune-Up” Parties which will rev up on Monday, August 7th.
Sponsors
Back to the Bricks is proud to be a non-profit entity. Community participation and support make this possible. We are looking for Sponsors and/or Automotive Vendors who want to be part of the excitement. Click on the links above for specific information about these opportunities.
