Thursday, May 29, 2014

Rods, Hogs & Rigs Car Show to Benefit Stansbury Elementary


The 6th annual Rods, Hogs & Rigs Car Show takes place this Friday, May 30th at the Kenworth Sales Company dealership in West Valley City, Utah.


This "extravaganza" is a community fundraising event with 100 percent of the proceeds set to benefit student programs at Stansbury Elementary School.  



The event will feature classic cars, motorcycles and trucks on display plus food, music and a raffle with prizes for families.  Kids will love this show with the Chick-Fil-A Cow, Grizzbee from the Utah Grizzlies and Bumble from the Salt Lake Bees all expected to be in attendance.


Olympic champion Derek Parra, Amanda Jones, from 101.5 the Eagle, the Geek Squad and Governor Gary Herbert will all be making appearances and will help out on judging the vehicles for awards. 

Utah car show veteran, J.C. Hackett will be on hand spinnin' the oldies and the fun kicks off at 4pm.


The show is free to attend and is also free to show your vehicle. However, because this is a charity event with all proceeds going to Stansbury Elementary there are suggested amounts of a $15.00 donation to enter your vehicle and a $5.00 donation at the gate.

For more info call Ashley Moody at (801) 412-4342 or visit:  RodsHogsRigs.com

WHAT: Rods, Hogs & Rigs
WHEN: Friday, May 30th: 4 pm - 8 pm
WHERE:  Kenworth Sales Company, 2125 South Constitution Blvd, Salt Lake City, 84119


Friday, May 16, 2014

2014 UVU Auto Expo and Swap Meet at Thanksgiving Point


If you love vintage cars and hot rods the place to be tomorrow, May 17th is the UVU Auto Expo - happening at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah. 

This is a huge event with close to 800 vintage autos and hot rods spread across the lawns of Thanksgiving Point.  What started many years ago with a display of about 70 cars has grown into one of the largest and most popular street rod and classic car exhibits in Utah. The Auto Expo is expected to attract as many as 10,000 spectators.

For 27 years the Utah Valley University annual Auto Expo has been showcasing the institution's continued presence in the auto trades and has been providing revenue to fund scholarships. 


WHAT:  UVU Auto Expo and Swap Meet

WHEN:  Auto Expo -  Sat. May 17 - 7am to 5:30 pm 

             Swap Meet - Friday, May 16 - noon - 4pm  and  Saturday, May 17 - 7 am - 4 pm

WHERE:  Thanksgiving Point - Electric Park 3003 N. Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, Utah


The UVU Auto Expo lists this as their mission:

1. To provide funding for scholarships for UVU students involved in Automotive Training Programs.

2. Preservation of the automotive tradition through showcasing quality vintage and modern vehicles and workmanship.

3. To prepare and train people for a career in the Automotive Field.

For more information visit:  http://www.uvu.edu/autoexpo/




Thursday, May 8, 2014

Lehi Police Department Special Olympics Car Show


The Lehi Police Department is joining forces again this year with Cabela's in Lehi, Utah to host their 8th annual Special Olympics Car Show, this Saturday, May 10th.  This is a great show with all proceeds going to the Special Olympics.  

The fun kicks off at 11 a.m. and the event promoters, Rockin Hotrod Productions promises thousands of dollars in prizes, awards, dash plaques, food, a Dunk-A-Cop event and of course great cars on display.

Show sponsor is Wickless Scentsations.  For more info contact Blaine Thompson at 801-654-1169.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Lindon Collision Center Car Show


The 4th Annual Lindon Collision Center Get Together and Car Show will be held Friday, May 9th at the Lindon Collision Center, 465 North 1030 West in Lindon, Utah.  The show begins at 4 pm and wraps up at 10 pm.

  • Free admission
  • Free BBQ
  • Pinstripers
  • Free car admission
  • Activities
  • Vendors
  • Raffle
  • Charities
  • All ages welcome


Schedule:

4:00 pm - Car Show Begins
4:30 pm - Food Serving Begins
5:30 pm - Blue Moon Bomber's Play (1 Hr Set)
6:30 pm - Raffle
7:00 pm - Car Show Awards
7:30 pm - Blue Moon Bomber's Play (1 Hr Set)
8:00 pm - Food Serving Ends
8:30 pm - Raffle

For more info visit: