 May 15: Stand By For Justice ~ The re-creation of the cop car destruction scene
4:30am: $100 per person by advance reservation. Only 75 tickets available.
Jerry’s Cherries, Petaluma Boulevard North
Originally filmed in 1972 in the empty lot located between the McNear and Lanmart Buildings located on Petaluma Blvd. North, we are re-creating this scene in the exact same location. Even the Jerry’s Cherries facade will be resurrected as closely as possible to the one seen in the film. Academy Award winning cinematographer Haskell Wexler, the film’s visual consultant, assistant director Ned Kopp, director of photography Ron Eveslage, and lighting gaffer Bill Maley are helping set up and film this historic event!
3:30am: Gates open to VIP Viewing Area
4:30am: Re-creation of Cop Car Destruction
5-8:30am: American Graffiti Breakfast at Jacqueline’s High Tea
A once-in-lifetime opportunity to see a twice-in-a-lifetime event! Click here for all of the details and to purchase tickets.
May 15: 35th Anniversary Dinner with The Movie Stars supporting the Henry Travers’ Scholarship Fund
5:00pm to 8:30pm: $85 per person by advance reservation only
Cattlemens Restaurant, Petaluma Boulevard North
CLICK HERE for map and driving directions.
Proceeds from this exclusive dinner with the stars will benefit the Henry Travers’ Memorial Scholarship Fund. Henry, who passed away in August, 2006, was the film’s transportation manager and responsible for all of the cars. He was particularly proud of setting up the police car destruction scene. Enjoy socializing and dinner with Jackie Travers and movie stars Candy Clark, Paul Le Mat, Bo Hopkins, Lynne Marie Stewart, and movie car owners Clay and May Dailey, Mike and Sandra Famalette and Rick Figari; and members of the production crew. To purchase tickets online using American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa or PayPal, CLICK HERE or call (707) 762-3394.
May 16: Petaluma's Salute to American Graffiti Cruise-in & Kickoff Party
4:00pm – 8:00pm Entry: Free
Petaluma Plaza/Plaza North, North McDowell Blvd. & Washington Street
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Are you ready for some good old-fashioned fun? Dress in your best ‘50s duds, jump into your candy-colored hot rod or screamin’ machine (or the family car!) and cruise on in to our opening kickoff party. It’s free, open to everyone and no registration is required! Live music provided by 707 Band and Rock ‘n Country Karaoke.
4-8pm: Cruise-in Party with live music, American Graffiti collectibles, and special Cruise-in dash plaque. Reserved parking for 1975 and older American vehicles
4:30-6:30pm: Poker Walk
5:30pm: Presentation of 2007 Henry Travers’ Memorial Scholarships to local high school students
May 17: Petaluma’s Salute to 35 Years of American Graffiti
9:30am – 9pm: Entry is free to spectators
Downtown Petaluma
Downtown Petaluma: Petaluma Blvd. and Fourth & Kentucky Sts. between B & Washington Sts.; Western Ave., Water St. and Petaluma Theatre Square
CLICK HERE for map and driving directions.
Meet the movie's stars and production crew. See, for the first time since the filming, all four of the remaining feature cars reunited together (’58 Impala, ’32 Deuce, ’56 T-Bird, ’55 Chevy - valued at over $10 million). Visit the new American Graffiti Exhibit at the Petaluma Historic Museum and see the cool fiberglass Art Cars and artists painting on hub caps at Theatre Square. There will be four live bands, karaoke, the American Graffiti Bobbisockers, street dancing, vendors, American Graffiti merchandise, contests, prizes, and great food! The American Graffiti Cruise begins at 4pm with a special tribute to Manuel Padilla, Jr.
What to do and see: First, buy a copy of this year’s Salute Souvenir Program…it’s just 2 bucks! Then, get your Salute 2008 shirts, pins, badges and lots of other cool stuff at Cruiser Central located on Western Ave. Enter the Poker Walk, Scavenger Hunts and see if you can collect the entire set of American Graffiti Trading Cards…you may win a prize. Get a handful of raffle tickets, too. All Salute 2008 purchases and raffle ticket sales benefit our community.
For sure you’ll want to see the new permanent American Graffiti exhibit at the Petaluma Historical Museum. Also, check out the Hip Happenings page in this program for more cool activities. Many merchants have special events including art shows, live window models, demonstrations, pedal cars and of course, lots of classic car and ‘50s and ‘60s nostalgia merchandise.
Meet the movie stars and see the movie cars. Get a photo in front of our American Graffiti Cop Car and maybe get a ride in it! See artists painting hub caps and the cool art cars at Theatre Square. Kick up your heels to any one, or all, of the cool bands who will be blasting out the best 50’s and 60’s top ten hits for your enjoyment.
Visit the two food and merchandise vendor areas located in the A Street Parking Lot and on Water Street.
7am – 10:30am: Show participants check-in and breakfast: Sheraton Sonoma County-Petaluma Hotel
9:00am: Salute 2008 Event area opens: Salute 2008 vehicles begin arriving
9:30am – 8pm: Cruiser Central - Purchase Salute 2008 Souvenirs; donate to Petaluma Save-A-Life
9:30am - 8pm: Purchase Salute 2008 35th Anniversary Souvenir Programs: Tri-Valley 4H Club members
9:30am – 8pm: Food and merchandise vendors on Water Street and in A Street Parking Lot
10am – 8pm: Western Ave. - Meet movie stars Paul Le Mat, Candy Clark, Bo Hopkins, Lynne Marie Stewart; members of the original production crew and Jackie Travers.
10am – 8pm: Western Ave. - See the ’58 Impala, ’56 T-Bird, ’32 Deuce and ’55 Chevy Movie Cars; the American Graffiti Cop Car and the Vespa motor scooter.
10am – 6pm: Water Street: Petaluma Save-A-Life AED demonstrations and AED/CPR Information – Presented by Healthquest of the Petaluma Health Care District
10am – 6pm: American Graffiti Trading Cards – collect the entire set. You may win a prize! See details in this program.
10am – 6pm: Car Hunt ~ Salute entrants search for their car and name in store windows all around town.
10am – 4pm: Trophy Awards presented by trophy sponsors. Watch for the winning cars!
10am – 2:30pm: Poker Walk – Winners names will be posted at Cruiser Control at 4pm
10am – 2:30pm: Scavenger Hunt - all entries must be turned in at Cruise Control by 2:30pm. Winner will be contacted the following week and announced on our website. In case of a tie, a drawing will be held to determine the winner.
11am – 4pm: ENTERTAINMENT ~ Mistaken Identity at B Street and Petaluma Boulevard
11am – 3pm: ENTERTAINMENT ~ Rock ‘n Country Karaoke on Water Street
11am – 5pm: Cruiser Central - Salute 2008 Raffle Get your tickets from Tri-Valley 4H Club members
12 – 4pm: ENTERTAINMENT ~ RevTones at the Petaluma Historical Museum, 4th & B Streets
1 – 8pm: ENTERTAINMENT ~ Johnny B & The Speedshifters on Western Avenue
2pm – 5pm: ENTERTAINMENT ~ American Graffiti Bobbisockers – all around town!
4pm: TRIBUTE CRUISE in honor of Manuel Padilla, Jr.
4:30 – 9pm: All classic cars Cruisin’ The Boulevard
4 – 8pm: ENTERTAINMENT ~ 707 Band on Water Street
Attention Cruise Watchers! Perhaps the best spots to watch the cruise will be along Petaluma Boulevard, south of B Street all the way down to Boulevard Lanes. Grab your lawn chairs, a picnic basket, something to drink, your portable radio, and if necessary, jackets and a blanket and find a spot to watch the action. Be sure to wave to the cruisers!
4 – 6pm: Special Cruise Raffle for official cruisers only!
9pm: Official cruising ends - streets reopen
Midnight: Clean up ends, CTB board members go home, they turn off their phones, go to bed, and don’t wake up until Wednesday, noon!!!
May 18: Early Ford V8 Club Swap Meet
6am – 1pm: Entry is free to buyers
Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds
CLICK HERE for map and driving directions
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