The Rodfathers of Butler
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Sponsors & Donations

We're famous for:

CRUISE-A-PALOOZA - since 1991 in Downtown Butler, Pa, which for 2015 the Rodfathers are relocated Cruise-A-Palooza to the Butler Farm Show Grounds on Rt. 68, West of Butler, Pa.

The origiginal founders of the Rodfathers were elected in October of 1991. They were Pete Wallorin President from Chicora, PA. Butch Rocco from Renfrew, Account Director. Dave Landis Vice President from Meridian, Board Members from Butler, John Hunka, Renee Gillot, and Gary Nester. 

Beginning in 2019 the Rodfathers have moved Cruise-A-Palooza back to Main Street in downtown Butler. Starting June 23rd, 2019.
Our Goal each year is to promote and support other local charitable events and organizations throughout Western Pennsylvania.

Chairatable Fund Raisers - We Focus on Butler County Charities

  • Great Entertainment - Live Entertainment at our major cruises.

Since 1991 The Rodfathers have annually made charitable contributions to different charities. The following is a list of organizations we have supported and made donations to.

  • Christmas Gifts for The Provides Club
  • Thanksgiving for the Providers Club - Two Families
  • Salvation Army Gifts and Food
  • American Lung Association
  • Together for Retarded Youth
  • Benefit cruise for the VA Hospital
  • Benefit Cruise for Concordia Lutheran Ministries
  • tree for Life at the Butler Memorial Hospital
  • American Ddiabetes Association
  • Butler Hospital Foundation Diabetic Education
  • Relay for Life - cancer support
  • Donations for the CB Rangers
  • Ellen O'Brien Gaiser    -  Addiction Center
  • American Heart Association
  • Volunteers for the Butler Ethnic Festival
  • Make A Wish Foundation - for four years
  • Butler City Fire Department for the training trailer
  • Toy - For - Tots Donation
  • Donations to help the Zamperini Family
  • Donations to Butler County Tourism for American Veterans, wives, and Childrens Gifts
  • Support for the Jeep Parade in downtown Butler
  • Mt. Nebo - "Rev-It -Up for Zero" - to end Prostate Cancer
  • Lyndora American Legion
  • Salvation Army
  • Butler County Humane Society
  • Butler Area Food Bank
  • City of Butler K-9 Unit
  • Voice (Victim Outreach Intervention Center)
  • Butler County Children and Youth Services
  • Community Health Clinic of Butler County
  • The Butler VA Medical Center - Special Services
  • Sunnyview Nursing Home - Activities Group
  • Gaiser Addiction Center
  • Make A Wish Foundation
  • St. Vincent DePaul Services
  • Meals on Wheels
  • Light House
  • Caring Angels
  • Catholic Charities
  • American Legion
  • United Way
  • Susan B Komen Foundation
  • Local Fire Departments



2026 Rodfathers Supported Car Cruises


Tuesday May 12th the DQ Oldies Cruise 5-8 PM

151 Freeport Road, Butler PA

DJ, 50/50, Dash Plaques, Goodie Bags, and Food

The Cruise Benefits Children's Hospital


Saturday May 30th 11AM - 5PM CERT Team Car Cruise

Fairground Market - 1138 New Castle Road, Prospect, PA

50/50. DJ, Dash Plaques, Basket Auction, and Food

Rain Date: Sunday May 31st - Same Time

Cruise Benefits the CERT Team


Saturday June 6th Noon- 4PM ARMCO PARK YMCA Car Cruise

Armco Park, 341 Centerville Pike, Slippery Rock, Pa 

50/50, Dash Plaques, Basket Auction, DJ, Food, and Vendors

Rain Date: Sunday June 7th - Same Time


Tuesday June 23rd - 5-8PM the DQ Oldies Cruise

Dairy Queen, 151 Freeport Road, Butler, PA

50/50, Dash Plaques, Food, Goodie Bags

Cruise Benefits Children's Hospital


Sunday June 28th - 10AM-5PM  31st Annual Cruise-A-Palooza

Main Street Butler, PA

Three DJ's,50/50, Dash Plaques, Basket Auction, Live Entertainment, T-Shirts Food, and Vendors

Cruise Benefits Local Charities


Saturday July 11th -Noon - 4PM Lowrie House Car Cruise

100 Sterling Village, Butler, PA

50/50, DJ, Dash Plaques, Basket Auction, Food, and Trophies

Cruise Benefits Butler Twp Fire Department


Tuesday July 15th 5-8PM -Dairy Queen - DQ Oldies Cruise

151 Freeport Road, Butler, PA 

50/50, Dash Plaques, Food and Goodie Bags

Cruise Benefits Children's Hospital


Saturday August 8th - Noon - 4PM Sunnyview Car Cruise

Sunnyview Nursing Home- 107 Sunnyview Circle, Butler, PA

DJ, 50/50, Dash Plaques, Food and Craft Vendors

The cruise benefits Social Activities


Sunday August 9th Noon-4PM ACE Hardware Cruise

ACE Hardware Rt8 South, Greater Butler Mart, Butler, PA

50/50, DJ, Basket Auctions, and Dash Plaques

Cruise Benefit's Children's Hospital


Saturday August 22nd Noon-4PM Trinity UP Church Car Cruise

Trinity UP Church, 107 Staley Avenue, Butler, PA

50/50, Dash Plaques, Food, and Auction Items

Benefits Church Charitie


For Additional Information Contact 

John Malinski - 724-496-2503

Ed Schnur - 724-822-5586

Dan Cunningham - 724-321-8521


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 2025 Car Cruises the Rodfathers we will be supporting this summer.


Tuesday May 13th 5-8PM - Dairy Queen Oldies Cruise Inaugural Cruise

151 Freeport Road, Butler, PA

Dash Plaques, 50/50, Goodie Bags, Food, ans Best Cars Prizes

A Charity event for Children's Hospital


Saturday June 7th - ARMCO Park/YMCA Car Cruise - Noon-4PM

341 Centerville Pike, Slippery Rock, PA 

      Dash Plaques, DJ, Basket Auction, Food and Craft Vendors and Much More 

A Charity Event for the Butler YMCA


       Sunday June 22nd, 2025 - 10AM - 5PM Main Street, Butler, PA 16001

The Rodfathers 29th Annual - Cruise-A-Palooza in Downtown Butler, PA

Dash Plaques, T-Shirts, Food Vendors, Commerical Vendors, Craft Vendors, Three DJ's.

A Charity Event


Thursday June 26th - 5-8PM Community Alliance Church Car Cruise

800 Mercer Road, Butler, PA 16001

DJ, Dash Plaques, Food & Fresh Baked Goods

 

      Saturday July 19th, 2025 -Noon to 4PM Louwrie House Car Cruise

 100 Stirling Village, Butler, PA: 

Dash Plaques, Basket Auction, Food and Craft Vendors, 50/50. DJ, and more. Food Donations are being accepted.

A Charity Fundraiser Event


Sunday August 3rd- Noon-4PM - ACE Hardware Cruise

Rt. 8 Greater Butler Mart, Butler, PA 16001

50/50, Dash Plaques, Basket Auction, DJ, & Food

A Children's Hospital Charity Event


Thursday August 7th 5-8PM Community Alliance Church Cruise

800 Mercer Road, Butler, PA 16001

Dash Plaques, DJ, Food

 

Friday August 9th, 2025- Noon - 4PM Sunnyview Nursing Home Cruise

107 Sunnyview Circle, Butler PA.

           DJ, 50/50, Dash Plaques, Food, Basket Auction, Crafts, Kids Events, and much more.

The Cruise Benefits Special Services for the Residents


 Tuesday August 19th - 5-8PM - DQ Oldies Cruise

151 Freeport  Road, Butler, PA 16001

DJ, Dash Plaques, Prizes, Food, and Best Cars Prizes

Benefits Children's Hospital


Thursday September 4th 5-8PM Community Alliance Church Cruise

800 Mercer Road, Butler, PA 16001

DJ, Dash Plaques, Food and Fresh Baked Goods 


For additional information for any of these events please contact us.

John Malinski - 724-496-2503

Dan Cunningham - 724-321-8521

 














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