WELCOME TO THE
CENTRAL KANSAS CORVETTE ASSOCIATION!
CENTRAL KANSAS CORVETTE ASSOCIATION!
• CKCA's first Drive & Dine – Spring 1968! •
Welcome!
We invite you to explore our website and discover everything the Central Kansas Corvette Association has to offer.
If you'd like to learn more about CKCA or have questions about membership, please CONTACT US. We'd be happy to hear from you and answer any questions you may have.
Ready to join? That's great! You can find our New Member Application Form HERE and become part of one of the oldest and most active Corvette clubs in Kansas.
If you'd like to learn more about CKCA or have questions about membership, please CONTACT US. We'd be happy to hear from you and answer any questions you may have.
Ready to join? That's great! You can find our New Member Application Form HERE and become part of one of the oldest and most active Corvette clubs in Kansas.
Members Only
Some areas of our website are reserved exclusively for CKCA members and require a password to access.
If you're a current member and need the password—or have misplaced it—please CONTACT US, and we'll be happy to assist you.
If you're a current member and need the password—or have misplaced it—please CONTACT US, and we'll be happy to assist you.
Upcoming CKCA Events
Discover what's coming up on the Central Kansas Corvette Association calendar! For complete details about our CKCA club-specific events, including Drive & Dines, social gatherings, cruises, and special activities, click HERE.
Thinking about joining CKCA? We'd love to meet you! Prospective members are always welcome to attend a meeting, or join us for a CKCA Drive & Dine with your Corvette and experience our club firsthand. It's a great opportunity to meet our members, enjoy a scenic drive, and see what CKCA is all about.
Please click on the 2026 CKCA club-specific events graphics below for expanded versions:
Thinking about joining CKCA? We'd love to meet you! Prospective members are always welcome to attend a meeting, or join us for a CKCA Drive & Dine with your Corvette and experience our club firsthand. It's a great opportunity to meet our members, enjoy a scenic drive, and see what CKCA is all about.
Please click on the 2026 CKCA club-specific events graphics below for expanded versions:
The Central Kansas Corvette Association is proud to once again host
the Kansas State Fair Invitational Outdoor Auto Show!
the Kansas State Fair Invitational Outdoor Auto Show!
🚗 Kansas State Fair Invitational Outdoor Auto Show 🚗
Get ready for an outstanding collection of cars and trucks at the 2026 Kansas State Fair!
Join us on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for the Kansas State Fair Invitational Outdoor Auto Show, proudly hosted by the Central Kansas Corvette Association (CKCA) of Hutchinson, Kansas.
Founded in 1968, CKCA is the second-oldest Corvette club in Kansas, and we’re excited to bring a special collection of automotive enthusiasts and exceptional vehicles together as part of the Kansas State Fair.
🏁 SHOW INFORMATION
📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Kansas State Fairgrounds — Administration Building, near Gate 1
🏆 Hosted by Central Kansas Corvette Association
The Invitational Outdoor Auto Show will feature a variety of distinctive vehicles, including:
• Classic Cars & Trucks
• Custom Cars
• Performance Cars
• Street Rods
• Rat Rods
• Other Special-Interest Vehicles
Because display space at the Kansas State Fair is limited, participation is by invitation only.
🔒 Vehicle registration is currently closed.
🎟️ COME SEE THE SHOW!
The auto show is part of the Kansas State Fair, so regular Kansas State Fair admission is required to access the show venue. Once you're inside the fairgrounds, head to the Administration Building near Gate 1 and come enjoy an impressive collection of cars and trucks!
Whether you're a lifelong car enthusiast, a Corvette fan, or simply appreciate beautifully restored, customized, and unique automobiles, we hope you'll make the auto show one of your stops while enjoying your day at the fair.
📋 WANT TO BE ON THE WAITING LIST?
Although vehicle registration is currently closed, you can still contact us to be considered for the waiting list in the event of a last-minute cancellation or no-show, or to be considered for an invitation to next year's show.
Gerald Haughton
CKCA Vice-President, KSF Car Show Co-Chair
📧 [email protected]
🌐 CKCA Contact Us: https://www.ckca.club/contact-us.html
Bring the family, enjoy the fair, and come see some great cars! 🇺🇸🏁
Hosted with pride by the Central Kansas Corvette Association.
Get ready for an outstanding collection of cars and trucks at the 2026 Kansas State Fair!
Join us on Sunday, September 20, 2026, for the Kansas State Fair Invitational Outdoor Auto Show, proudly hosted by the Central Kansas Corvette Association (CKCA) of Hutchinson, Kansas.
Founded in 1968, CKCA is the second-oldest Corvette club in Kansas, and we’re excited to bring a special collection of automotive enthusiasts and exceptional vehicles together as part of the Kansas State Fair.
🏁 SHOW INFORMATION
📅 Sunday, September 20, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Kansas State Fairgrounds — Administration Building, near Gate 1
🏆 Hosted by Central Kansas Corvette Association
The Invitational Outdoor Auto Show will feature a variety of distinctive vehicles, including:
• Classic Cars & Trucks
• Custom Cars
• Performance Cars
• Street Rods
• Rat Rods
• Other Special-Interest Vehicles
Because display space at the Kansas State Fair is limited, participation is by invitation only.
🔒 Vehicle registration is currently closed.
🎟️ COME SEE THE SHOW!
The auto show is part of the Kansas State Fair, so regular Kansas State Fair admission is required to access the show venue. Once you're inside the fairgrounds, head to the Administration Building near Gate 1 and come enjoy an impressive collection of cars and trucks!
Whether you're a lifelong car enthusiast, a Corvette fan, or simply appreciate beautifully restored, customized, and unique automobiles, we hope you'll make the auto show one of your stops while enjoying your day at the fair.
📋 WANT TO BE ON THE WAITING LIST?
Although vehicle registration is currently closed, you can still contact us to be considered for the waiting list in the event of a last-minute cancellation or no-show, or to be considered for an invitation to next year's show.
Gerald Haughton
CKCA Vice-President, KSF Car Show Co-Chair
📧 [email protected]
🌐 CKCA Contact Us: https://www.ckca.club/contact-us.html
Bring the family, enjoy the fair, and come see some great cars! 🇺🇸🏁
Hosted with pride by the Central Kansas Corvette Association.
• We are the Central Kansas Corvette Association! •
You're Invited!
If you own a Corvette and share a passion for America's legendary sports car, we'd love to meet you! You're cordially invited to attend our next Central Kansas Corvette Association club meeting as our guest.
Meeting Location
Midway Motors Chevrolet of Hutchinson
1200 E. 30th Avenue
Hutchinson, KS 67502
620-662-4421
CKCA meetings are held on the second Monday of each month (except September and December) at 7:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive a little early and mingle with our members before the meeting begins.
For dates and additional information, click HERE to view our upcoming meeting schedule.
1200 E. 30th Avenue
Hutchinson, KS 67502
620-662-4421
CKCA meetings are held on the second Monday of each month (except September and December) at 7:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive a little early and mingle with our members before the meeting begins.
For dates and additional information, click HERE to view our upcoming meeting schedule.
An Exclusive Member Benefit
As a CKCA member, you'll receive a 10% discount (up to $50.00) on eligible parts and service purchases at the Midway Motors Chevrolet of Hutchinson Service Department.
For many members, the savings from a single qualifying visit can equal the cost of an entire year's CKCA membership—just one of the many benefits of belonging to our club!
For many members, the savings from a single qualifying visit can equal the cost of an entire year's CKCA membership—just one of the many benefits of belonging to our club!
• We are the Central Kansas Corvette Association! •
• Driving Friendships Since 1968! •
Calling all Central Kansas Corvette owners!
This framed original meeting invitation, featuring clip art of a 1968 Corvette big-block Coupe, has been carefully preserved over the ensuing decades. It currently resides in our extensive collection of CKCA artifacts and memorabilia.
This framed original meeting invitation, featuring clip art of a 1968 Corvette big-block Coupe, has been carefully preserved over the ensuing decades. It currently resides in our extensive collection of CKCA artifacts and memorabilia.
Shown here is our custom-engraved paver at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Pictured below in a recent photo is Mr. Steven Bernard, one of CKCA's founding members and our club's first president. As of this writing, Steve is still active in the CKCA and cool car community here in Hutchinson.
• Steve Bernard, CKCA Co-Founder and our club's first President •
• CKCA's first Drive & Dine – Spring 1968! •
Experience the CKCA Difference
Since 1968, the Central Kansas Corvette Association has brought together people who share a passion for America's iconic sports car. Today, members from throughout central Kansas enjoy friendship, fellowship, and some of the finest Corvette experiences in the region. With a proud heritage spanning nearly six decades, CKCA has grown into one of the fastest-growing and most active Corvette clubs in North America.
Our members own Corvettes representing all eight generations of production–from the classic C1 to today's C8. Their experience spans every level—from first-time owners just beginning their Corvette journey to lifelong enthusiasts with decades of driving, restoration, and technical knowledge. Whether you're purchasing your very first Corvette or adding another to your collection, you'll find friendly faces and a wealth of experience ready to welcome you.
CKCA offers a full calendar of activities throughout the year, providing something for every member. Our events include monthly Third Thursday gatherings in downtown Hutchinson, scenic Drive & Dines, car shows, rod runs, weekend cruises, multi-day road trips, special social events, and much more. Whether you enjoy polishing your Corvette for a judged show, taking a scenic route through the Kansas countryside, or simply spending time with fellow enthusiasts, you'll find plenty of opportunities to participate. Best of all, your level of involvement is entirely up to you–there are no attendance requirements to maintain membership.
CKCA is based in historic Hutchinson, Kansas, home to the Smithsonian-affiliated Cosmosphere International Science Center & Space Museum, Strataca Kansas Underground Salt Museum, the Kansas State Fair, Dillon Nature Center, the historic Fox Theatre, and the Hutchinson Zoo. Its central location makes Hutchinson an ideal gathering place for Corvette owners from across the region.
Although our members come from many different backgrounds and experience levels, we all share one thing in common—a genuine appreciation for the Corvette and the friendships that come from owning one. The cars may bring us together, but it's the people who make CKCA such a special organization.
Whether you own a first-generation C1 or the latest C8, there's a place for you in CKCA. We invite you to join us for great cars, great friends, and great adventures. We think you'll feel right at home.
Our members own Corvettes representing all eight generations of production–from the classic C1 to today's C8. Their experience spans every level—from first-time owners just beginning their Corvette journey to lifelong enthusiasts with decades of driving, restoration, and technical knowledge. Whether you're purchasing your very first Corvette or adding another to your collection, you'll find friendly faces and a wealth of experience ready to welcome you.
CKCA offers a full calendar of activities throughout the year, providing something for every member. Our events include monthly Third Thursday gatherings in downtown Hutchinson, scenic Drive & Dines, car shows, rod runs, weekend cruises, multi-day road trips, special social events, and much more. Whether you enjoy polishing your Corvette for a judged show, taking a scenic route through the Kansas countryside, or simply spending time with fellow enthusiasts, you'll find plenty of opportunities to participate. Best of all, your level of involvement is entirely up to you–there are no attendance requirements to maintain membership.
CKCA is based in historic Hutchinson, Kansas, home to the Smithsonian-affiliated Cosmosphere International Science Center & Space Museum, Strataca Kansas Underground Salt Museum, the Kansas State Fair, Dillon Nature Center, the historic Fox Theatre, and the Hutchinson Zoo. Its central location makes Hutchinson an ideal gathering place for Corvette owners from across the region.
Although our members come from many different backgrounds and experience levels, we all share one thing in common—a genuine appreciation for the Corvette and the friendships that come from owning one. The cars may bring us together, but it's the people who make CKCA such a special organization.
Whether you own a first-generation C1 or the latest C8, there's a place for you in CKCA. We invite you to join us for great cars, great friends, and great adventures. We think you'll feel right at home.
• We are the Central Kansas Corvette Association! •
Our History
Founded in the spring of 1968, the Central Kansas Corvette Association is proud to be the second-oldest Corvette club in the State of Kansas. For nearly six decades, the club has welcomed Corvette enthusiasts from throughout central Kansas who share a passion for America's iconic sports car and the friendships that naturally develop around it.
Our Mission
The mission of the Central Kansas Corvette Association is to promote fellowship, friendship, and enjoyment among Corvette owners while encouraging the responsible ownership, preservation, and appreciation of America's legendary sports car. Above all, CKCA exists to provide a welcoming environment where members can share their enthusiasm, build lasting friendships, and create unforgettable memories together.
Our Activities
CKCA is first and foremost a social organization. Throughout the year, members enjoy monthly Third Thursday gatherings in downtown Hutchinson, scenic Drive & Dines, car shows, rod runs, local cruises, multi-day road trips, community events, and countless opportunities to spend time with fellow Corvette enthusiasts.
Beyond the social activities, CKCA offers an invaluable network of experience and knowledge. Whether you're seeking maintenance advice, restoration guidance, technical information, recommendations for reputable vendors, help locating hard-to-find parts, or even searching for your next Corvette, you'll find members who are eager to share their experience and lend a helping hand.
Beyond the social activities, CKCA offers an invaluable network of experience and knowledge. Whether you're seeking maintenance advice, restoration guidance, technical information, recommendations for reputable vendors, help locating hard-to-find parts, or even searching for your next Corvette, you'll find members who are eager to share their experience and lend a helping hand.
Invitation
Whether you've owned Corvettes for decades or are just beginning your Corvette journey, you'll always find a warm welcome at the Central Kansas Corvette Association. We invite you to join us and discover the friendships, experiences, and memories that have made CKCA a proud tradition in central Kansas since 1968.
• At CKCA, the Corvettes are what bring us together—but it's the friendships that make us a club •
The Central Kansas Corvette Association
• Fueled by Passion • Driven by Friendship • United by Adventure •
• Fueled by Passion • Driven by Friendship • United by Adventure •
Site last updated: 09/07/2026
© 1968-2026 Central Kansas Corvette Association
Hutchinson, KS
© 1968-2026 Central Kansas Corvette Association
Hutchinson, KS
