📼 Back to the 80’s

Join fellow Great Northern Region members for a return trip to Back to the 80’s, one of the Midwest’s most distinctive retro-themed car shows. With period-correct cars, throwback energy, and a fun crowd of enthusiasts, it’s a great chance to spend the day surrounded by some of the decade’s most memorable machines.

Whether you’re bringing an ’80s vehicle, showing up as a spectator, or just coming to connect with club friends, this is a fun and flexible outing. Expect a lively mix of cars, music, nostalgia, and plenty of reasons to take a few photos.

🗓️ Event Details

• Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Venue: Blacksmith Lounge
• Address: 17205 Forest Blvd N, Hugo, MN 55038
• Website: Back to the 80’s official event site

🎶 What to Expect

The organizers describe Back to the 80’s as a fun, inclusive auto event built around cars, food, music, awards, and giveaways, with a broad welcome to all kinds of 1980s vehicles.

• A large retro-themed car show focused on 1980s vehicles and culture
• A welcoming mix of domestic and imported vehicles
• Food, music, and a fun throwback atmosphere throughout the day
• A relaxed club meetup within a larger public event

🚗 GNR Meetup & Coordination

As with last year, arrivals will be on your own, but we encourage members to coordinate informally and connect once on site.

• Arrive early if you want a better chance of parking near other club members
• Use our club communications channel to stay in touch during the event
• We may coordinate an informal group photo on site
• Return and departure are flexible based on your own plans

🕶️ Who Should Come

This is a good event for members who enjoy retro car culture, casual club time, and larger public shows with a strong visual theme.

• Bring an ’80s car if you have one
• Come as a spectator if you don’t
• Invite a friend who loves retro style, music, or cars
• Enjoy as much or as little of the day as fits your schedule

📝 RSVP

Please RSVP through this GNR event page so we have a sense of who plans to attend.

• Let us know if you plan to show a car or attend as a spectator
• Watch for any club coordination notes closer to the event

Dust off your neon, fire up the cassette deck, and join us for another fun GNR outing at one of the region’s most delightfully retro car shows. 📟✨