Fall Classic All Wheel Show, car cruise returns to Elburn
The Elburn Lions Club is hosting a “Car Cruise and Steak Dinner” at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at Elburn Lions Park, 500 S. Filmore St.
The group will head back to the park for some demonstrations including having safety inspector Mark Potvin from the National Street Rod Association inspecting any year of vehicle. Renowned car authenticator Tom Dietz will give a presentation, and a pin striping demo. They also will have programs on flower arranging and making of gift cards. A rib-eye steak dinner will be offered at about 5 p.m.
Cost is $25.
The Fall Classic All Wheel Show will be Sunday, Oct. 7, at Lions Park. It is the show's silver anniversary. Gates will open at 8 a.m. with awards beginning at 3 p.m.
There will be more than 30 different classes for cars, trucks and motorcycles. Also included is the “best of the best,” which features car show winners throughout Illinois competing for the prestigious Lions Award. They are making up a batch of some great chili free to car show entrants while it lasts.
New for this year will be a Remote Control Car Competition hosted by HobbyTown.
The pumpkin-decorating contest is available for the sixth year for all ages. Participants will be able to decorate a pumpkin at Lions Park between 9 and 11:30 a.m., or bring a pre-decorated pumpkin. Pumpkins judging will begin at noon.
Food will be available all day long including doughnuts and coffee available for purchase in the morning and hot dogs, hamburgers, steak sandwich and pork tenderloin, along with sides, such as french fries and onion rings.
Carousel Sound will play classic rock ‘n' roll all day long. There will be a swap meet and a craft show as well. Sports contests will be shown in the pavilion.
Spectators are free and vehicle entry is $20 at the gate. This is a charitable event with proceeds going to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, veterans causes, and students in need in Kaneland Unit District 302.
More information on the show can be found at www.elburnlions.com.