Friday-Sunday, April 4, 5and 6, 2025
Oldsmar History
Oldsmar is the town founded by Ransom E. Olds about 15 years after he sold the first Oldsmobiles. Early in the 1900’s he wanted a planned community where farmers could live with tourists and retirees. So he searched for property and purchased about 35,000 acres at the north end of Tampa Bay for $400,000. Then he designed Oldsmar to fan out from the bay; the main streets divided by grass-covered medians. Unfortunately, his town was not as successful as he envisioned. He eventually sold the property. We can only surmise that he was distressed by this failure because his great grandchildren were never informed that Oldsmar was a part of their heritage until long after Ransom’s death.
Hotel Information
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Oldsmar/ 3990Tampa Road/ Oldsmar, FL 34677
We have secured a rate of $149/night for a room or $169/night for a suite.
Booking link: Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Oldsmar
Members can also call 813-854-5080. Say “Manager” then ask for the “Olds Club of Florida” group rate.
April 4, 2025-OCF Celebration
On Friday evening the Olds Club of Florida will celebrate its 30th Anniversary with a dinner at the Village Inn of Oldsmar/3682 Tampa Road/ Oldsmar, FL 34677. We plan to spend the evening sharing memories and enjoying the company of members.
Cost: $30/person-includes Commemorative gift
Meal includes your choice of Fish Fry, Meatloaf, or Lemon-Artichoke Chicken, beverage (iced tea-sweet/unsweet, water, lemonade, coffee) and fruit pie. Alcohol is available for purchase on your own.
Please be aware that the room is NOT wheelchair accessible; there are 2 steps to enter.
Olds Club of Florida members will receive a rebate of $10/person (up to $20/membership) at the door.
Make your reservations on or before March 31, 2025. Celebration information
April 5, 2025-Parade/Car Show
Saturday, April 5, 2025 Oldsmar will host a parade at 11 AM that features Oldsmobiles. All Oldsmobiles are welcome to drive in the Parade. We especially need convertibles to chauffeur dignitaries. If you are willing and able to drive someone, please let John Spinella know at [email protected] or call him at 727-692-6310. Bring the completed application with you to turn in at the parade start. We will gather in front of the Oldsmar Library about 10 AM on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Parade application
The Olds ONLY Car Show will be Saturday from 10-3. RE Olds Park will be available for Oldsmobiles beginning at 10am. Those in the parade will drive over afterwards. There will be an Olds Club of Florida meeting and an auction to benefit the R.E OLDS MUSEUM in Lansing, Michigan. Hope you can be there to show off your Oldsmobile and enjoy the cars and the company.
April 6, 2025– Sunday information
Sunday there is an Open Car Show for all makes and models of cars.
