Barrington chamber to host its classic car show June 25
Back by popular demand, the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce will host its second Classic Collectors Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 25, in downtown Barrington in the BMO Harris lot at Cook and E. Lake streets.
"The success of our inaugural Classic Collectors Car Show last summer confirmed the decision to once again host this free, family-friendly event in support of small business and Main Street Retailers," said Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Suzanne Corr.
"We have a high concentration of Classic Car Collectors in our area and in Northwest Illinois and want to celebrate these cars by displaying them to the community."
The event will feature a lot full of display cars, outdoor music, food and refreshments for purchase from local vendors, as well as awards for cars in the following categories: "People's Choice," "Best European," "Best American," "Mint Condition," "Retro Relic," and "Most Unique."
"Collecting classic cars is more than a hobby, it is about preserving a story and a piece of history," Corr said.
"Owning classic cars can be irresistible and emotionally compelling for the stories they represent. They capture the art and history of engineering and design."
To nominate a car for display for the June 25 Car Show, email Communications@BarringtonChamber.com and include the car owner's name, street address and telephone number (cell); as well as vehicle information, year, make and model.
Cars must be approved and accepted in advance. No day-of registration will be allowed. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
For information about the chamber, email Suzanne@BarringtonChamber.com. For details about the Classic Collectors Car Show, visit www.BarringtonChamber.com.
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1969, is an association of nearly 850 member businesses representing more than 1,800 businesspeople dedicated to the success and prosperity of the 11 regional communities it serves: Barrington, Barrington Hills, Deer Park, Inverness, Kildeer, Lake Barrington, Long Grove, North Barrington, Port Barrington, South Barrington, and Tower Lakes.