Summer's End Cruise-In

Summer's End Cruise-In The Summer’s End Cruise-In is an annual event held at the end of summer that benefits Lawrence, KS charities. It all starts at 10:00 a.m.

If Summer has to end, then the best way to say so long is at the Annual Summer’s End Cruise In and BBQ Battle, a benefit for Lawrence, KS Charities. Set ‘em up Jack’s brings you the ultimate classic car and truck show in Lawrence, Kansas along with a BBQ competition that attracts some of the best cooks in the area. This event is held annually on the second Saturday of September at Broken Arrow Par

k, 31st and Louisiana St, Lawrence, KS. Show off your ride or check out all the entries at this family fun event. with the car show, food, beverages and entertainment. Awards for vehicles and BBQ teams are at 3:00 p.m. The show is free to enter your ride and free to the general public. BBQ teams are on a fee basis. All proceeds will be donated to local charities. Hope to see you at the park.

We have 2026 Calendars available for sale that feature all past winners of the show as well as a selection from our cont...
03/07/2026

We have 2026 Calendars available for sale that feature all past winners of the show as well as a selection from our contest at last years show. Get yours ASAP as we are running low. Only $20 each. These calendars are a great keepsake. Note: The calendars run through next January.

Pick yours up at Set 'em up Jacks.

It's Time! Time to reveal the numbers and the donations to our charities. What a great year! We are very proud of the ev...
10/14/2025

It's Time! Time to reveal the numbers and the donations to our charities. What a great year! We are very proud of the event and the work of our charities. These folks really help our citizens.

So here you go!

Lawrence Blue Santa got $4200 to use helping kids and families in need. They do it throughout the year now and the impact of their donations is often the thing that keeps a family going. Great job Blue Santa!

O'Connell Children's Shelter got $7000. The impact of O'Connell grows every year in everything they do. Our support is going to their prevention programs where a little intervention can often go a long way in keeping kids on the right path. To their prevention crew at O'Connell, we say job well done!

Thanks to all that made this year another success!

Set 'em up Jacks

We are already in the works for next year. Our hope is that you all will join us again and show off your rides. Please s...
10/04/2025

We are already in the works for next year. Our hope is that you all will join us again and show off your rides. Please spread the word about our little show. It was a fun day despite the heat. Our biggest show to date! Your participation, along with our great sponsors, our volunteers and our community made it special once again. Our charities benefit greatly from our support and in turn, kids and families in and around Lawrence are better for your efforts!

Thank You direct from our Hearts!

Set 'em up Jacks Lawrence Blue Santa O'Connell Children's Shelter

Stay tuned for final tally and check presentations at the end of next week. We will post once again with the celebration. Special thanks to the whole crew at Set 'em up Jack's and the Harmon family for their work and efforts!

And that folks is a wrap! OH WAIT, we still have Best in Show. How could we forget. Well, we didn't. Just keeping you g...
10/04/2025

And that folks is a wrap! OH WAIT, we still have Best in Show. How could we forget. Well, we didn't. Just keeping you glued to your seats waiting for the Big One.

And a Big One it is.

Our Grand Prize Best in Show went to a 1967 Ford Shelby GT500 entered by Greg and Shelby Berry all the way from Garden City, KS. A sweet, sweet ride that shows well and we bet drives like the beast it was meant to be. Thanks for entering and we all appreciate the chance to take an up close look at a classic!

First in the 1974 or newer went to a 1974 Hurst Olds Cutlass entered by Robert Lagerstrom. Just under or over the wire o...
10/04/2025

First in the 1974 or newer went to a 1974 Hurst Olds Cutlass entered by Robert Lagerstrom. Just under or over the wire on year, but what a ride. And well deserving of the title.

1974 or newer is the next category for awards. These are newer but they are still sweet. In second place was a 2020 Dodg...
10/04/2025

1974 or newer is the next category for awards. These are newer but they are still sweet.

In second place was a 2020 Dodge Hellcat entered by Mark Bastemeyer. Another classic MoPar and a real runner. This one has a lot of Horses to feed under the hood for sure.

First place in the 1973 and older was a 1970 Mercury Cyclone entered by Anthony Takacs. A fine ride that still shines. T...
10/04/2025

First place in the 1973 and older was a 1970 Mercury Cyclone entered by Anthony Takacs. A fine ride that still shines. Thanks Anthony. But you left too soon so we need a pic of you to show off!

1973 and Older was a hit for the show. These are older rides but still look fine.In second place in the category was a 1...
10/04/2025

1973 and Older was a hit for the show. These are older rides but still look fine.

In second place in the category was a 1970 Plymouth Road Runner entered by Trent Stanley. What a great car and a classic muscle car from MoPar.

First place in the Original or Stock went to a 1936 GMC T14 entered by Jeff Sigler. This was the first time Jeff had sho...
10/04/2025

First place in the Original or Stock went to a 1936 GMC T14 entered by Jeff Sigler. This was the first time Jeff had shown his pickup. He made the right choice to do it at the Summer's End Cruise In and took home the trophy to boot. Good job Jeff!

Best original or stock is up next. This category reps the nearly stock from the factory rides. Of course some changes wi...
10/04/2025

Best original or stock is up next. This category reps the nearly stock from the factory rides. Of course some changes will always be made but for the most part these are like they came off the show room floor.

In 2nd place was a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air entered by Kenny Tibbets. Kenny is a long time entrant in the show and this day brought a trophy. What a ride Kenny!

First place in the custom or modified category was a 1933 Ford "40" entered by Sam Wright. A real show stopper, this one...
10/04/2025

First place in the custom or modified category was a 1933 Ford "40" entered by Sam Wright. A real show stopper, this one. Hey Sam, you left too early and we didn't get a pic of you getting your trophy. When we find Sam, we will update with his pic. Come on, don't be shy! Great car.

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