PHOTOS: 14th Annual Firefly Cruise-in

  • Terry Allen of Lexington waves from the driver's seat of his 1949 MG TC at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Allen, who also has several other British cars, started the Bulldog British Classics Car Club in 2024, which is a local group that hosts at least two events a month for British car fanatics. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    Terry Allen of Lexington waves from the driver's seat of his 1949 MG TC at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Allen, who also has several other British cars, started the Bulldog British Classics Car Club in 2024, which is a local group that hosts at least two events a month for British car fanatics. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • Attendees walk through the display of cars, trucks, tractors and motorcyles at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. This is the 14th year that the cruise-in has taken place. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    Attendees walk through the display of cars, trucks, tractors and motorcyles at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. This is the 14th year that the cruise-in has taken place. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • Brandon and Alicia Yarbrough of Stephens sit in folding chairs next to their 2017 Can-Am Maverick 1000R side-by-side off-road vehicle at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. The couple is set to take their UTV down to Florida soon to participate in a yearly off-road vehicle convention. "Some people go to the beach — we go play in the mud," Brandon Yarbrough said. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    Brandon and Alicia Yarbrough of Stephens sit in folding chairs next to their 2017 Can-Am Maverick 1000R side-by-side off-road vehicle at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. The couple is set to take their UTV down to Florida soon to participate in a yearly off-road vehicle convention. "Some people go to the beach — we go play in the mud," Brandon Yarbrough said. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • Roy Bell stands next to his 1958 four-door Chevrolet Bel Air, named "Maude," at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Bell named the car after his great aunt, Maude Bell, who he said was "the most wonderful human being in the world." (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    Roy Bell stands next to his 1958 four-door Chevrolet Bel Air, named "Maude," at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Bell named the car after his great aunt, Maude Bell, who he said was "the most wonderful human being in the world." (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • Jeb, a german shepherd, walks through the line of vehicles with his owners at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. The event drew adults, children and animals to the Oglethorpe County Courthouse Square. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    Jeb, a german shepherd, walks through the line of vehicles with his owners at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. The event drew adults, children and animals to the Oglethorpe County Courthouse Square. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • 10-year-old Sophia Marchette of Lexington holds up a sign announcing her chocolate sale at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Marchette is raising $300 for an upcoming trip to Jekyll Island with her family. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    10-year-old Sophia Marchette of Lexington holds up a sign announcing her chocolate sale at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Marchette is raising $300 for an upcoming trip to Jekyll Island with her family. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • Talking to another attendee, Randy Suttles of Elberton looks through the window of his 1955 Chevrolet truck at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sept. 28, 2025. Suttles owns an auto shop out of Bowman called Precision Paint and Body. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    Talking to another attendee, Randy Suttles of Elberton looks through the window of his 1955 Chevrolet truck at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sept. 28, 2025. Suttles owns an auto shop out of Bowman called Precision Paint and Body. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • Lamark Baker's 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle sits on display at the front of the line of vehicles at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sept. 28, 2025. Baker, who lives in Athens, purchased the motorcyle in 2021. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    Lamark Baker's 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle sits on display at the front of the line of vehicles at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sept. 28, 2025. Baker, who lives in Athens, purchased the motorcyle in 2021. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • David Lowe sits in a lawn chair next to a collection of his handmade walking sticks at the Firefly Cruise In in Lexington, Georgia on Sept. 28, 2025. In addition to his love for vintage cars, Lowe enjoys making and selling walking sticks from unique items like hammers and shovels. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    David Lowe sits in a lawn chair next to a collection of his handmade walking sticks at the Firefly Cruise In in Lexington, Georgia on Sept. 28, 2025. In addition to his love for vintage cars, Lowe enjoys making and selling walking sticks from unique items like hammers and shovels. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • Terry Allen's 1949 MG TC, named "Devlin", is displayed for attendees to admire at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. The car was imported from England to California in 1964, where it stayed until the early 90s. Allen purchased the car in 2010 from the previous owner, who couldn't keep it because of a COPD diagnosis. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    Terry Allen's 1949 MG TC, named "Devlin", is displayed for attendees to admire at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. The car was imported from England to California in 1964, where it stayed until the early 90s. Allen purchased the car in 2010 from the previous owner, who couldn't keep it because of a COPD diagnosis. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • David Lowe of Good Hope shows attendees his handmade walking sticks in the trunk of his 1965 Ford Mustang named "Old Blue" at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Lowe and his wife, Cindy, also have an antique truck named "Big Red." (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    David Lowe of Good Hope shows attendees his handmade walking sticks in the trunk of his 1965 Ford Mustang named "Old Blue" at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Lowe and his wife, Cindy, also have an antique truck named "Big Red." (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • Antique cars line the Courthouse Square at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Over 40 vehicles were entered into the competition. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    Antique cars line the Courthouse Square at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Over 40 vehicles were entered into the competition. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • A 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is displayed with its hood open at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Competitors were asked to keep their hoods open as judges came around to observe the vehicles. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    A 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is displayed with its hood open at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Competitors were asked to keep their hoods open as judges came around to observe the vehicles. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • Roy Bell looks through the windshield of his 1958 four-door Chevrolet Bel Air at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Having originally purchased the car in 2005, Bell sold it in 2015 but bought it back four months ago when he saw it for sale on the internet, as he had always regretted selling it. "I bought it because I learned to drive on a four-door Bel Air, so it was real special," Bell said. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    Roy Bell looks through the windshield of his 1958 four-door Chevrolet Bel Air at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Having originally purchased the car in 2005, Bell sold it in 2015 but bought it back four months ago when he saw it for sale on the internet, as he had always regretted selling it. "I bought it because I learned to drive on a four-door Bel Air, so it was real special," Bell said. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • Tommy Landrum, DJ and emcee for the Firefly Cruise-In, speaks to attendees from inside his truck in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Landrum, who lives in Winterville, runs a professional DJ company called "Cruzin' to the Oldies" and travels to various car shows and cruise-ins to play music from the 1950s to early 1970s. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    Tommy Landrum, DJ and emcee for the Firefly Cruise-In, speaks to attendees from inside his truck in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Landrum, who lives in Winterville, runs a professional DJ company called "Cruzin' to the Oldies" and travels to various car shows and cruise-ins to play music from the 1950s to early 1970s. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • Attendees of Firefly Cruise-In lounge in lawn chairs and chat with friends in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Vendors sold cold drinks and snacks to guests during the event. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    Attendees of Firefly Cruise-In lounge in lawn chairs and chat with friends in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. Vendors sold cold drinks and snacks to guests during the event. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • In the mid-afternoon sun, attendees and vehicle owners sip beverages and converse with friends at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sept. 28, 2025. The cruise-in lasted four hours, giving attendees plenty of time to browse the vintage vehicles, get a snack and chat with friends. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    In the mid-afternoon sun, attendees and vehicle owners sip beverages and converse with friends at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sept. 28, 2025. The cruise-in lasted four hours, giving attendees plenty of time to browse the vintage vehicles, get a snack and chat with friends. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • Attendees purchase baked goods and snacks from a table at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. The event ran from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and was hosted by the Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    Attendees purchase baked goods and snacks from a table at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025. The event ran from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and was hosted by the Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • A sign sits in the engine of a vehicle at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sept. 28, 2025. The event served as a setting for vintage car collectors and fanatics to share their passion with other locals. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    A sign sits in the engine of a vehicle at the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sept. 28, 2025. The event served as a setting for vintage car collectors and fanatics to share their passion with other locals. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
  • A poster welcomes guests to the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sept. 28, 2025. The event was free for attendees but cost $10 for vehicle entries. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)
    A poster welcomes guests to the Firefly Cruise-In in Lexington, Georgia on Sept. 28, 2025. The event was free for attendees but cost $10 for vehicle entries. (Photo/Susanna Johnson)

    The Oglethorpe County Chamber of Commerce hosted the 14th annual Firefly Cruise-in on Sunday. 

    Competitors brought their vintage cars, trucks, motorcyles and UTVs to the Courthouse Square to be admired by the public and to vie for prizes. 

    The event drew attendees from all over — kids, adults and dogs alike.