Hot brews, sweet rides and tasty treats are part of a free monthly social event and car show launched by Honda, which also features the chance to tour the Honda Heritage Museum on site.

The Inaugural Marysville Cars, Bikes, and Coffee event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 25, at the Honda Heritage Center, 24025 Honda Parkway, Marysville, located across the street from the Marysville Auto Plant.

The gathering invites all car and motorcycle makes and models, and also features free coffee and $1 Der Dutchman donuts.

Carl Pulley, manager of Honda Heritage Center Public Relations, said Friday the response to the new event so far has been gaining a lot of traction.

“We’re seeing a huge response on our social media event page, about 1,600 people indicating they’re interested in attending. We can’t wait to welcome everyone here; this is exciting for us to be to host this type of gathering.

“We love being part of the community and encourage everyone to come and enjoy the cars, including some race cars, along with motorcycles and have some hot coffee and donuts with us in a fun, casual setting.”

This is the first monthly Saturday for the Cars, Bikes, and Coffee events throughout the car show season. Other events are planned for the fourth Saturday of each month, continuing from May through August, and also in October, Pulley noted.

While at the car show, guests can step inside the museum and take a self-guided tour, where they’ll learn about Honda’s earliest beginnings in the U.S., selling three models of small capacity motorcycles out of a small office in Los Angeles starting in 1959.

Then in 1979, Honda became the first Japanese manufacturer to manufacture motorcycles in America, followed in 1983 by being the first Japanese manufacturer to build cars stateside, both in manufacturing facilities in Marysville.  

In the years that followed, Honda has become an American leader in mobility, including the Honda and Acura automobile brands, powersports and power equipment products, marine engines, and even a jet airplane, while continuing to innovate for the future.

Pulley, who also manages the American Honda Collection Hall in Torrance, Calif., said a Cars, Bikes & Coffee Show there earlier in April had a big response as well, with about 3,800 people attending.

Although he lives around Torrance, Pulley said looks forward to his frequent visits to rural Ohio.

“I grew up in the U.K., and I really enjoy getting to spend time here in Ohio. It feels like home to me,” the 25-year Honda employee said.