The annual celebration in Farmington will feature classic cars, motorcycles, food, and music to benefit an area charitable organization.
FARMINGTON, CT — A massive fundraiser for an area nonprofit group will take place this weekend in Farmington, with both two- and four-wheel enthusiasts invited.
The Cheshire-based Hometown Foundation, Inc., is hosting the 25th anniversary of the "Dream Ride Experience, marking a "significant milestone of 25 years filled with memorable moments, charitable giving, and supercars."
From Friday, Aug. 22, through Sunday, Aug. 24, hundreds of "Dream Riders and automotive enthusiasts will gather at the Farmington Polo Club on Town Farm Road to celebrate.
"The Dream Cruise and Wrangler Rally is the premier car cruise, proudly supporting TheHometown Foundation, Inc.," wrote the foundation in an announcement.
"Dream Riders, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, are welcomed from all over the USA and internationally, traveling thousands of miles to take part in the magic of the Dream Cruise."
During the Dream Cruise, drivers of classic or exotic vehicles partner with Dream Riders to take them on a thrilling ride through the Farmington Valley.
The Hometown Foundation is calling all auto enthusiasts with a supercar, classic car, muscle car, tuner car, Jeep, or truck to take one of 600 Dream Riders on the Dream Cruise.
"We encourage our emergency response teams to join us in bringing patrol cars or other emergency vehicles to give a Dream Rider the ride of a lifetime," wrote the foundation.
Safety equipment is required for all automobiles, including seatbelts, to drive in the cruise.
The Dream Cruise will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23, starting and ending at the Farmington Polo Club.
Pre-registration is strongly recommended, and limited on-site registration will be available.
All participants must arrive no later than 2 p.m. for the Dream Rider pairing.
In addition to the Dream Cruise, there are lots of other events taking place during the 2025 Dream Ride Weekend, including:
• A Dream Ride Motorcycle Ride through the Farmington Valley.
• Food trucks.
• Live entertainment/music.
• Pet adoption expo featuring animal rescue groups.
• Police K9 Challenge & Demonstration.
• Firefighter Chili Cook-Off.
• Raffles, vendors, and family fun zone.
• The Dream Show—showcasing exotic cars from Ferrari, McLaren, Jaguar, Koenigsegg, Pagani, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Apollo and De Tomaso.
The Hometown Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization committed tosupporting those in need. It raises money to support a broad range of programs that meet community needs. The foundation's focus is on animal welfare, emergency response personnel, individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, major illness or in need, and the military.
For more information on the Dream Ride Experience, including schedules and ticket information, click on this link.