Here’s how the schedule goes, add what you will to your list:

Thursday 7-midnight, Art Car Ball, $15, Sons of Hermann, cheap beer, bring a flask (they sell “set ups” – which of course you don’t need *wink*) (flyer pdf) You don’t need to go to the “outlaw ball” at the Meridian, this is the one to be at!

Friday, 6-9pm, Shop Talk, Art Car Museum, free, The Art Guys lead the “symposium” which will be pure fun. Heights Blvd. will be closed, you’ll have to park and walk. There will be hats with fireworks in them.

Saturday, 10am-1pm, free, Art Car Tailgaiter, preview the art cars lining up on Allen Parkway. This is the best way to check out the cars and meet the artists.

Saturday, 1pm-3pm, free, Art Car Parade. It’s a must! Wear your walking shoe. Bring hydration – beer preferred. If you only do one thing, this is it. 100,o00+ other people will be there, too.

Saturday, 3pm-7pm, After Party, free, Last Concert Cafe. Very likely fun. (flyer pdf)

Sunday, 11am-3pm, free, Art Car Brunch and Awards Ceremony, Orange Show. Prove your hard core art car fan and come out and see how the judging went.