BACC to host Classic Collectors Car Show July 15

Back by popular demand, the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce will host its third Classic Collectors Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 15, in downtown Barrington in the BMO Harris lot, Cook and E. Lake streets.

"After the success of our past two Classic Collectors Car Shows, we are excited to once again host this free, family-friendly event in support of small business and Main Street retailers," said BACC 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."

Classic Car Show Elite Sponsors are: Barrington Bank & Trust Co., NA; Motor Works Auto Group; Marquardt of Barrington Buick-GMC; and Wickstrom Auto Group.

Car Show VIP Sponsors are: Douglas Auto; My Density Matters; Patrick A. Finn, LTD; and Windy City Bulls.

To nominate a car for display, 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. Due to space limitations, no day-of registration will be allowed.

For details about the Classic Collectors Car Show, visit www.BarringtonChamber.com.

The BACC, www.BarringtonChamber.com, was founded in 1969 and is an association of over 800 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.