Friday night Hospitality at Clute Memorial Park has been turned into a PICNIC!

Empire State Cruzers will provide Hot Dogs grilled to perfection and we would like you to bring a dish to pass to complete our picnic.

SATURDAY EVENING BANQUET AND SUNDAY MORNING GOODBYE BREAKFAST RETURN TO WATKINS GLEN INTERNATIONAL RACETRACK !!
Drive Laps on Watkins Glen International Racetrack with no food purchase required!

Cruz the Glen is held each year at the end of July, in the quaint little village of Watkins Glen, NY This show highlights 2 of the areas attractions, Seneca Lake and the “Watkins Glen International Racetrack”. Our show is held in the “Warren W. Clute” Park at the southern end of Seneca Lake. During the show you can Picnic next to the lake or go swimming next to the pavilion (life guards on duty in nice weather) this area is also in the New York Wine Country. We have many of our show participants who plan their vacations not only to come to the show but take in the local attractions.
The show starts on Friday night with pre-registration starting at 5:00 PM, followed by OUR PICNIC  provided by “Empire State Cruzers”. Neon Lights Show is held at dusk.
On Saturday, gates open at 8:30am for Handicapped parking and 9:00am for everyone else. Registration goes until 12:00 PM. During the day we have various events going on like: “A Rock and Roll Trivia” contest, door prizes, raffles, 50/50 drawing, tailgate displays and our “PT Remote control car races”. NEW THIS YEAR, Scavenger Hunt !!

Food for the day starts early in the morning with breakfast and goes thru lunch cooked by the local Boy Scout Troop #2674 from Watkins Glen; who have everything from Breakfast sandwiches to hot dogs and hamburgers, (with all proceeds going to them, last year we helped them raise $600!) We wrap up the show around 3:00 PM with the trophy presentation, but the day isn’t over yet!

Saturday night our Banquet this year will be at the Watkins Glen International Racetrack! After the dinner we hold our annual auction! Money raised by our show goes to benefit the “Children’s Miracle Network”. The theme of this years show is the 60's. Come dressed in your best 60's outfit (anything from beatniks to hippies and anything in between). Awards will be given for best male and female costume.

Sunday it’s “Breakfast at the Track” before we “Cruz the Track”, where drivers who have paid a nominal fee get to drive their cars on the world famous “Watkins Glen International Race Track”! Typically the drivers follow the pace car around the track about 3 times.
Some people chose to head home while others stay in town for the sites and shops! If you haven’t been to New York’s “Southern Tier”, this alone should be the reason for coming to our show.

Sponsored by:  Empire State Cruzers

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