Old Orchard Beach: Press Releases

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SEPTEMBER 17 & 18: The 17th Annual Old Orchard Beach Car Show and Parade will take place September 17 – 18th with hundreds of classic and antique automobiles parading through this celebrated beach resort town. This Car Show weekend has become a favorite for car collectors, fans and spectators from far and wide. Old Orchard Beach is an ideal host with its classic downtown strip leading to the famous Pier, and its historic seaside amusement park atmosphere. The Car Show weekend kicks of Friday night with beautifully restored and maintained classic cars and trucks lining Old Orchard Street. The street is closed to traffic so viewers can browse the vintage car display then enjoy the famous Car Show Parade as the cars and trucks of yesterday "cruise" East and West Grand Avenue, creating a scene of past decades.

The actual 17th Annual Car Show Exhibit takes place from 8am to 3:00pm on Saturday at the Park across from the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Center. The public is welcome to attend, with a $2 donation admission to the show, attendees receive a ballot to vote for their preferred vehicles. Car Show entry registration is 8am to Noon with final balloting by 1pm. Registered cars and trucks receive a commemorative Car Show dash plaque to display.

Car Show awards range from best engine to the best of each vintage, to street rod, antique trucks and more. Over 70 trophies are awarded for 1st, 2nd , and 3rd place with over 24 classes including the Mustang class, the Antique Car class and the Camaro class. The Car Show Awards Presentations will take place at 2:30pm. A Grand Finale Car Parade along East and West Grand Avenues concludes this classic car weekend.

A DJ will be playing golden oldies throughout the event, and the Old Orchard Beach Boosters will be serving breakfast and lunch at Saturday’s show. The park will be full of games, raffle giveaways, 50/50 drawings, and entertainment by the Seacoast Twirlers.

The Car Show is sponsored by Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution and the Town of Old Orchard Beach. For additional information please contact the Old Orchard Beach Chamber office at 207-934-2500 or visit www.oldorchardbeachmaine.com.

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