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The unofficial start to summer cruising is finally upon us, and that means the car show season has arrived too, bringing people together who love classic and vintage automobiles and the stories that go along with them. Here are some car shows on the North Shore this summer. Centerport

Classic Corvette Car Show

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will host the Long Island Corvette Owners Association’s Classic Corvette Car Show on the Great Lawn on June 27 from noon to 4 p.m. Visitors pay only museum admission of $10 adults, $9 students and seniors, $7 children 12 and under, which includes estate-grounds access. 516-993-7418

Jaguar-MG Concours D’Elegance

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport will host the Jaguar-MG Concours D’Elegance on the Great Lawn on Sept. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. Presented by the Jaguar Drivers Club of L.I. and the MG Car Club-Long Island Centre. Rain date is Sept. 19. Visitors pay only museum admission of $10 adults, $9 students and seniors, $7 children 12 and under, which includes estate-grounds access. 631-854-5579, www.jdcli.com Farmingville

Car Show and Swap Meet

Long Island Community Hospital Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville, hosts a Car Show and Swap Meet by Long Island Cars on June 27 and Sept. 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and collectible cars on display. Vendors selling parts and accessories, plus a variety of cars for sale by owners. There will be refreshments and live entertainment by “The Fugitives.” Admission is $10, under 12 years are free. 631567-5898, LongIslandCars.com Huntington

Studebaker & Orphan Car Show

The Studebaker Driver’s Club, Long Island Chapter, presents a Studebaker & Orphan Car Show at Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington on Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. 631-834-6785, longisland-sdc.com Port Jefferson

Mustang-Shelby Car Show

The Mustang and Shelby Club of Long Island will present its annual Mustang Car Show at the Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 50 cars from 1965 to present will be on view. Free. 631371-1432 or 631-802-2160. Port Jefferson Station

Family Car Show

The Port Jefferson Station-Terryville Chamber of Commerce hosts a Car Show on Aug. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. Come out for an evening of looking at classics, new, and unique local vehicles. Vendors, snacks. Free admission. www.PJSTChamber.com Riverhead

Truck and tractor show

The Long Island Chapter American Truck Historical Society will present its 19th annual Antique, Classic & Working Truck Show in conjunction with the 28th annual Antique Engine Run and Antique Farm Tractor Show & Pull at 5951 Sound Ave., Riverhead on July 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Garden and large tractor pulls, truck and engine exhibits and kids corner and craft vendors. Admission is $10 adults, children under 12 and veterans free. 631-821-4845 St. James

Car Show and Swap Meet

Flowerfield Fairgrounds, Route 25A, St. James hosts a Car Show and Swap Meet by Long Island Cars on Aug. 22 (rain date Aug. 29) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and collectible cars on display. Vendors selling parts and accessories, plus a variety of cars for sale by owners. Admission is $10, under 12 years free. 631-567-5898, LongIslandCars.com Stony Brook

German Car Show

In conjunction with its current exhibit, Shifting Gears, the Reboli Center for Art & History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook hosts a German Collection Car Show in its parking lot on June 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. 631-751-7707, rebolicenter.org Wading River

Cruise Night at The Shoppes

Cruise Nights are back at The Shoppes at East Wind, 5768 Route 25A, Wading River from 5 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday through Oct. 27. Car enthusiasts from across Long Island will display their classic and coveted automobiles in The Shoppes parking lot. This family-oriented event includes live music, shopping, restaurants, and carousel rides. 631-929-3500, EastWindLongIsland.com