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Gas, Gears & Good Times Promo Tour – KICK OFF & Big Rapids Car Show! The engines are ready to roar as the 16th Annual Gas, Gears & Good Times Promo Tour with Back to the Bricks® officially KICKS OFF Friday, June 5 with an exciting day of travel, great food, amazing cars, and our first official car show stop in Downtown Big Rapids! Car enthusiasts from across Michigan will gather to begin an unforgettable journey filled with classic cars, new friendships, and incredible communities along the way. Official Promo Tour Kickoff Breakfast Circus Park – Clio, Michigan 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Participants will start the tour with a fully catered breakfast by Creative Catering while connecting with fellow drivers and preparing for the exciting road ahead. This kickoff event is proudly brought to you by: • Financial Plus Credit Union • Marc Hoerauf – State Farm® Insurance Agent (Fenton, MI) Enjoy great food, meet the other drivers, and start making memories before hitting the road! 10:00 AM (or earlier) Promo Tour officially departs Circus Park The day will be filled with fun travel stops and exciting experiences along the route before reaching our first destination. (More details on travel stops coming soon!) Downtown Big Rapids Car Show 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM The Promo Tour rolls into Downtown Big Rapids for an evening filled with incredible cars, community fun, and vibrant downtown energy. Enjoy: Classic cars and hot rods lining the streets Local restaurants and outdoor dining Unique downtown shops A fun, family-friendly atmosphere Message from the Visitors Bureau “It means a lot to welcome Back to the Bricks back to Big Rapids in 2026. This tour brings so much energy and enthusiasm, and we are excited to share it with our community again. We are also looking forward to tying in fun local experiences for participants and residents to enjoy throughout the visit.” The Fun Continues – Saturday, June 6 Saturday is a FREE DAY OF FUN for Promo Tour participants! Big Rapids will be celebrating Summer Fest, featuring: Classic Car Show (Promo Tour participants will have reserved parking) Great downtown restaurants Local shops and vendors Participants may choose to: • Enjoy another night in Big Rapids OR • Travel to Cadillac early and prepare for the two-night stay there. Join us as we kick off the Gas, Gears & Good Times Promo Tour and celebrate the first stop of an incredible automotive journey! We’ll see you Friday, June 5 in Big Rapids!
