By Oregon Coast TODAY
The first U.S. auto show happened so long ago that contemporary advertisements for cars often touted reduction in horse manure on city streets as a selling point.
Well, more than a century later, car shows like Surf City at Chinook Winds Casino Resort fill the summer months as enthusiasts gather to display classic cars, alternative energy autos and glitzy motorcycles and trucks.
The high-octane event will see cool classics, rat rods, 4x4s, lowriders, motorcycles and every description of American muscle car on show in Lincoln City on Saturday, Aug. 26.
Whether you’re out to shine and show your cherished chariot, or simply ready to admire the automotive audacity of others, you won’t be able to steer clear of the fun.
With 34 categories including Best Rat Rod, “You Are Special” and Distance Traveled and age categories all the way from 1939 to the modern era, there is something for every enthusiast to enjoy.
Day-of-event registration is $20 and opens at 8 a.m. Judging will be held from 10 am to 1 p.m., with awards at 4 p.m. All registration proceeds go to support Angels Anonymous, a local non-profit organization created to assist local residents with basic, immediate needs.
Jennifer Batten and Full Steam will provide live music from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Batten performed with Michael Jackson on albums like “Bad” and “Dangerous” as well as the powerful Superbowl XXVI halftime performance. In January 2016 she received the She Rocks Icon award and was recently inducted into the Guitar Player Magazine’s Gallery of the Greats.
Sunday’s Sound Off Competition will present wards for the loudest car audio competitors, as well as the best sound quality. Last year’s event raised more than $19,000 for Angels Anonymous and organizers hope to raise even more this year.
Sunday will also see the casino host the Oregon Coast Impalas Lowrider Car and Truck Show, with registration from 8-11 a.m. and awards at 4 p.m.
Siletz River Cruise & Car Show
The Siletz River Cruisers car club is hosting a Siletz River Cruise & Car Show on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25-26. The car show is Friday afternoon and will have prizes, food vendors, raffles, an auction and live music from Jett Harris & The Hot Rod Hellcats.
Awards for best in show, people’s choice, oldest, most unusual build and special trophies for car club favorites will be given in categories of classic/hot rod truck, classic/hot rod car, rat rod, custom bike and bagger bike.
The car show is Friday from 4-8 p.m. on Bensell Street in Siletz. Registration for the car show is $20 per vehicle and begins at 4 p.m.
The goal of the event is to raise money for a new playground in Siletz. So far, $5,000 of the $40,000 goal has been raised.
The Siletz River Cruise begins at 8 a.m. Saturday in front of Siletz City Hall. The route will head north along the Siletz River on Highway 229 to the Surf City car show at Chinook Winds Casino Resort.
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