Blue Suede Cruise 4292010

8th ANNUAL

TUPELO

BLUE SUEDE

CRUISE

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Y O U R OFFICIAL CRUISE G U I D E

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What Is The Tupelo Blue Suede Cruise?

In 2003, the folks of Tupelo, Mississippi decided to host an event that combined their love of fine automobiles with the unique sound of Rock and Roll.

Thus, the Tupelo Blue Suede Cruise was born.

BSC has invited car enthusiasts from across the country to visit us during the first weekend in May to showcase a variety of antique, classic and hot rod automobiles. Owners are asked to cruise to four different and unique locations that show off the diversity and history that is Tupelo, Mississippi.

In addition to visiting the four separate venues --the BSC also offers live entertainment, competitions, terrific Southern hospitality, and one heck of a swap meet.

You may also want to make a special pilgrimage to the new

Tupelo Automobile Museum, with over 100 antique cars and spaces for restoration viewing.

Their extensive collection features an 1899 Knox, a Duesenberg, three Hispano Suizas, five Packards, a Tucker, an Elvis car, a never-driven Viper and more!

So, if you are a classic car owner, come be a part of the newest car show in the United States--and come be a part of history.

And if you are not a car owner, come visit us anyway!

There is no admission price, and lots to see and do--from browsing classic cars, trading at the swap meet, dancing to great bands, eating fine food, or just relaxing in one of our beautiful parks.

Connie’s Fried Chicken

Mon.-Thurs. 6 am - 9 pm Fri.-Sat. 6 am - 10 pm; Sun. 7 am - 2 pm

“Voted Best Chicken For Over 30 Years” CHICKEN DINNERS • 2 pc. ALL WHITE • 2 pc. ALL DARK • 2 pc. BREAST • 4 pc. CHICKEN • COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

served with 2 veg. & (homemade) roll

FRIED TENDERS • TENDER DINNER

served with 2 veg. & 1 roll -or- salad bar

• TENDERS ONLY

4 pc., 8 pc., 16 pc., 32 pc.

GRILLED BREAST

Served with 2 veg. & (homemade) roll -or- salad bar

CHICKEN LIVERS • Liver Snack • Liver Dinner

SALAD BAR

• Salad Bowl -or- Salad Platter

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BREAKFAST

All biscuits are homemade with gravy

• CHICKEN & BISCUIT • TENDERLOIN & BISCUIT • HAM & BISCUIT • SAUSAGE & BISCUIT • BISCUIT & JELLY • EGG & BISCUIT

*Add an egg to any breakfast item*

• FRESH BLUEBERRY DONUT ALL ITEMS CAN BE SERVED ON A PLATE

SANDWICHES

• GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST • FRIED CHICKEN BREAST • GRILLED HAMBURGER

FAMILY PACK

• 8 pc. CHICKEN ONLY • 10 pc. W/SIDE ORDER • 12 pc. W/SIDE ORDER • 16 pc. W/SIDE ORDER

ONION RINGS

Cooked to order • Best in town

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Classic Finishes

• Paint • Wallcovering • Flooring • Blinds

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2010 Tupelo Blue Suede Cruise Schedule of Events (All events are tentative and may be scheduled to change)

Thursday, April 29, 2010

2 PM to 4 PM All Blue Suede Cruise Poker Run Sites Open

7 PM to 11 PM Drive In Movies at the Museum

2 PM to 4 PM Elvis Presley Museum and Birthplace is Open

Friday, April 30, 2010

5:30PM to 7 PM Main Stage: Music by the Covettes

9 AM to 5 PM Packet pickup and on-site registration at the Tupelo Automobile Museum.

10 AM to 6 PM KOTO plays the hits 10 AM to 9 PM Main Cruise Site Opens

7 PM to 9 PM Main Stage: Music by the Paul Rainey Band

Saturday, May 01, 2010

1 PM to 9 PM Car Corral

8 AM to 1 PM Packet pickup and on-site registration at the Tupelo Automobile Museum.

1 PM to 9 PM Tupelo Blue Suede Cruise Swap Meet Opens for Business

8:30AM to 9:30AM Participants Parade through Downtown Tupelo

Sunday, May 02, 2010

9 AM to 5 PM Tupelo Blue Suede Cruise Swap Meet

8 AM to 11 AM Main Cruise Site Opens

9 AM to 5 PM Car Corral 10 AM to 6 PM Bud Ward Classic Car Auction (inside Coliseum) - $5 entry fee 10 AM to 4 PM All Blue Suede Cruise Poker Run Sites Open 12 PM to 1 PM Bill Brooks Elvis Tribute 5:30 PM to 7 PM Main Stage: Music by the Gents 7 PM to 8:30 PM Main Stage: Music by Gino

8:45AM to 9:30 AM KOTO plays some of Elvis best gospel song 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Auto Registration for 2011 Tupelo Blue Suede Cruise Begins 10 AM to 10:45 AM Poker Run Winners and $7,500 Winners Announced 10:45 AM to 11:00 AM Event concludes with special music by KOTO and a salute to the USA

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2010 Musical Performers The Corvettes Music by the Gents Saturday, May 1, 2010 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. Venue: Bancorp South Arena Motown, Soul, Rock & Roll

Friday, April 30, 2010 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. Venue: Bancorp South Arena Take a large pinch of nostalgia - that feeling that makes you tingle inside, and brings you face-to-face with the tastes, smells, and feelings of your past. Combine it with best wellknown hits of the fifties and sixties.

Stir until totally danceable. Arrange the music on a platter exactly as people remember it. Embellish with glitter, add a helping of wild-andcrazy, and sprinkle with a generous portion of laughs.

The Paul Rainey Band Friday, April 30, 2010 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Venue: Bancorp South Arena From Northern Mississippi hails one fine rhythm & blues band, The Paul Rainey Band. Our big horn section, strong rhythm section and eight powerful singers help keep us in demand for for all kinds of events!

Proud sponsor of the Blue Suede Cruise!

Bill Brooks Elvis Tribute Saturday, May 1, 2010 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Venue: Bancorp South Arena Bill Brooks has dedicated hundreds of hours to perfecting his “Elvis Tribute” show due to his love of Elvis’ music and also due to the fat that Bill bears somewhat of a close resemblance to Elvis, especially when he’s dressed the part. Of course, you’ll be able to see that for yourself from the pictures. Bill is a member of The Profession Elvis Impersonators Association which is based in Las Vegas, NV. If you are an Elvis fan,, and aren’t most of us, then you’ll surely enjoy Bill’s moving tribute to Elvis. growing up in the 50’s, Bill was influenced by the music of Elvis. As a young man, Bill sang lots of Elvis songs in school programs and local talent shows all round East Tennessee. After Elvis’ death in 1977, Bill was enlisted to become head liner for a road show featuring his tribute to Elvis. He toured the country performing his tribute for literally thousands of people and was voted one of the top rated Elvis shows in the country.

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“Serving Lee Co. Since 1973”

We Don’t Want Your Arms & Legs...

We Just Want Your TOWS! C. Todd Sherman

Extra detail such as this mock-up of a vintage drive-in serving tray adorn many of the classic vehicles on display during the Blue Sued e Cruise.

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Mac’s Lube Center 1957 Cliff Gookin Blvd. • Tupelo • Phone: (662) 844-6052 Fax: (662) 844-6053

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908 E MAIN ST. • TUPELO • 842-6748 “TUPELO’S OLDEST RESTAURANT”

• Senior Citizens • Military • Students & Teachers • Medical Field Employees • Cooper Tire Employees

• Mechanic on duty 35 years experience

• All major brands of oil/ Brake work • Mobil 1 House Special • Tire rotation/AirCel nitrogen • Pick up & delivery available • Locally owned & operated

Visit Mac’s Lube Center and Save Locally Owned & Operated

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Thursday, April 29, 2009 7:00PM to 11:00PM - Venue: Tupelo Automobile Museum Sunset- Come to the Tupelo Automobile Auotmobile Museum and watch our "Drive In Movies at the Museum" presentation complete with complimentary

popcorn and lemonade.

Bring your lawn chair and a jacket since this is an after dark event.

Movie title to be announced.

Saturday, May 02, 2009 8:30AM to 9:30AM Venue: BancorpSouth Center 8:30 AM

Parade lineup in Malco Theater parking lot near Barnes Crossing Mall on N. Gloster.

Competitions Of The Tupelo Blue Suede Cruise $7,500 Give Away All weekend--drawing on Sunday , May 3 Registered classic car owners: Stop by our registration center at the BancorpSouth Arena on Friday or

Saturday, and pick up your welcome packet which will include your Blue Suede CARd so you can participate in the $7,500 drawing.

Take your Blue Suede CARd to each

venue and have it stamped. Then turn the card in on Sunday between 8:00 A.M. and 9:30 A.M. to go into the drawing for 15 $500.00 cash prizes!

The BSC Poker Run Scheduled for Friday/Saturday Afternoon

Suede Cruise main site at the BancorpSouth Arena parking lot.

Join us for a parade of this year's participants in the Blue Suede Cruise.

Grab your car and your baby and make your way to 5 locations throughout the Tupelo area. At each location, pick a card--then meet back at the starting line and put together your best hand.

9:00 AM

Parade of classics down Gloster St. to Main St. and then east to the Blue

Southern Car Wash “Tupelo’s Only Full Service Car Wash”

All Vehicles Are Handwashed!

Welcome Cruisers!!!

While you’re in town let us help keep your vehicles clean.

Great Service! Great Prices!

Regular Wash (Car or Truck) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 $ .95 Regular Wash (SUV, Van, Ext. Cab Truck) . . . . . . . . . . . 14 $ .99 Deluxe Wash (Car or Truck) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 $ .95 Deluxe Wash (SUV, Van, Ext. Cab Truck) . . . . . . . . . . . 23 $

.95

Mon.-Fri. 8am - 5pm • Sat. 8am - Noon

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C. Todd Sherman.

C. Todd Sherman

Adam Robison and Alex Robison, 5, of Tupelo take a look at some classic cars parked at the BancorpSouth Arena parking lot for the first day of Blue Suede Cruise activities on Friday.

C. Todd Sherman

Gabbard of Hernando cruise the parking lot of the BancorpSouth Arena in their roof-less 1923 Ford T-bucket hot rod on Friday. Both said they are hoping it does not rain during this weekend's Blue Suede Cruise.

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C. Todd Sherman

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Blue Suede Cruisers relax on the grounds of the BancorpSouth Arena on Friday.

Tupelo Coca-Cola Bottling Works • 1 Hadley Street, Tupelo

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2010 Blue Suede Cruise Sponsors

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over

cars!

Special Rates Thursday-Sunday: $7.50 Adults, $5 Children ages 5-12 Free for Children ages 4 and under

Open Tuesday - Saturday 10 am-6 pm Sunday noon- 5 pm Hwy 45 S. to Main St. Exit • 662-842-4242