I went to Manns only once about 5 years ago. I never got the same vibe that everyone else did.
Last two years I've been on a mission to purposely drive to shows or cruise nights outside of my local area. To see different cars.
I went up to one in VT which was great because ALL the cars there were new to me to see.
You have to make stuff happen!! Look outside the box a little.
How about driving your car to work, then hit a cruise night one day?
Are you concerned about your car not making it?