From the Savage Pacer: Classic cars rolling into Community Park
Now and then, local groups put on little car shows in Savage, but the Chamber of Commerce wanted to create a larger-scale operation that would draw a crowd – enter the 1st Annual Classic Cars in the Park car scheduled for Aug. 12.
“It’ll be a free event and a fun night for the community,” said Lori Anderson, Chamber of Commerce executive director. “We’ll have raffle prizes, con-cessions and sponsor booths.”
If all goes well, the Chamber’s Car Show Committee anticipates 100-200 vintage cars on display from 1979 and older. Awards will be presented in three categories: Best in Show, People’s Choice and Collector’s Choice.
The gates open at 4 p.m. for car registration, and the cost per vehicle is $10. Goodie bags will be given out to the first 100 registrants.
Jason Trout, Chamber and Committee member, plans to have his red 1977 Trans Am on display.
“I’ve been in quite a few shows on my own,” he said.
In fact, over the last several months, Trout has used his car show experience to round up potential car enthusiasts to bring their cars out to the Savage show. He guesses that drivers will come in from a 20-25 mile radius.
“We’ve been going to other car shows and giving out flyers,” said Trout, noting that he’s also posted the event on car show blogs and other networking sites.
“I went to these car shows as a kid,” said Trout. “I always remember that.”
If you go …
What: Classic Cars in the Park car show
When: 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12
Where: Savage Community Park, 13500 Dakota Ave.
Info: Free and open to the public. Car show registrants must pay $10 entry fee and registration opens at 4 p.m. For more information call the Savage Chamber of Commerce at (952) 894-8876 or by email at lori@savagechamber.com
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