Cruisin Burton Wednesdays

from Cruisin Times Magazine - September 2021

by Cruisin' Times Magazine

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CRUISIN’ BURTON

Photos & story by Joe Secka

What’s Happening in Burton?

Photos and story by Joe Secka

Burton, Ohio is in the middle of Geauga County not far from the shores of Lake Erie. The area is well known for its lush farmland and friendly people including the 4th largest Amish community in the World. Beginning the first Sunday in March their trees will be tapped, sap gathered and boiled, pancakes and sausage cooked, and coffee brewed for thousands of people who for 64 years have made this a yearly tradition.

In October the Apple Butter Festival becomes the main attraction in this quaint village. Steaming copper kettles provide the wonderful aroma of apple butter being made! The grounds are filled with pony rides, picnic games along with gifts, fine arts, crafts, and antiques.

In between these celebrations, the town opens every Wednesday, from May thru September, to the cruising community. Historic Main Street comes alive with the rumble and roar of vintage vehicles and the foot tapping music of the 50’s and 60’s.

CRUISIN’ BURTON

Photos & story by Joe Secka

Ken’s ’33 Chevrolet 2DR Sedan - Photo by Joe Secka

The Coffee Corners Antiques and Coffee House has been the primary sponsor of cruise night and sort of anchors the event with its great location leading into the village square. They serve fresh roasted specialty coffees, espresso, lattes, mochas, cappuccino, jet tea smoothies, chai, and a variety of fresh teas from Tame Your Tiger Tea. Cookies, muffins, and scones are baked fresh daily. I went to Coffee Corner for something to eat and ordered a huge Reuben sandwich and Jalapeno Mocha Latte Smoothie to wash it down! - Smokin’ yummy!

David Pounds, aka: Crazy Dave, kept things moving along and filled the air with nostalgic tunes. The road in this area is extremely wide which allows for angled parking resulting in plenty of room for parking and walking around the vehicles. There is even a wide space between the sidewalks and the street where those attending are free to set down their lawn chairs. Cruises are a fantastic opportunity to catch up on what is happening with your gearhead friends. Did I mention there are also shade trees? Some of the nearby businesses open their parking lots for additional parking space.

Burton was settled in 1798 and is Geauga County’s oldest and first official settlement. You certainly need to visit this unique and historic town to check out what it has to offer. While you are at it, plan that visit for a Wednesday evening and bring along your hot rod too!