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.
Auto Show Events
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.
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 drive around the track at Auto City Speedway in Clio, Michigan.
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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CHROME AND ICE SHOW
FEBRUARY 10-11, 2017
For the first time, Back to the Bricks and Buick will sponsor an indoor winter car show, “Chrome and Ice.” The inaugural event, scheduled for February 12-13, 2016 at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Flint, Michigan, will feature a “summertime” theme, complete with sand and palm trees, and entertainment by a California-based “beach boy” band.
History
In the fall of 2004, Al Hatch and others began to discuss the possibility of a car show in downtown Flint that would eventually rival the ‘Woodward Dream Cruise’ in Detroit. Together, they began to take steps that would make Back to the Bricks a reality. When the committee approached Jerry Preston of the Flint Convention and Visitors Bureau about sponsoring the event, he arranged a meeting with the Small Business Owners of Downtown Flint to enlist their support for a bold new venture that promised to revitalize the city, and attract thousands to the area to celebrate the automotive industry and its role in the history of Flint. For more information, follow the link.
In The Spotlight
2014 3LT CORVETTE
Bob & Sue Graves, Owner...
1927 Buick
Tom Brown, Owner...
Ford Model T
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1935 Chevrolet Master Deluxe
Fritz & Mary Kay Swartz...
1932 Buick
Ken & Carol Materia...
Newsletter
The thirteenth annual “Back to the Bricks” Main Event is now in the rear view mirror! This year’s event proved to be a huge success, smooth as a new highway from beginning to end. Kudos to all of the participating municipalities for a job well done, and a high level of cooperation!
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.
