Heritage Days car shows celebrate 100 years

Two vehicle shows will be part of Heritage Days 2024, “Chamber Celebrating 100 Years.” A downtown Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show, sponsored by MetroNet, will be held Friday evening, June 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. The Huntington County Disaster Team 19th Annual Car & Truck Show will be held Saturday, June 15 at Huntington North High School from 3 to 7 p.m.

The Friday evening vehicle show is being organized by Chris and Erin Covey of the Heritage Days steering committee of the Chamber of Commerce. The show is open to all cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles with registration taking place at the intersection of Jefferson and Washington Streets from 3 to 6:30 p.m. The vehicle entry fee is $10. Restaurants will be open and the Heritage Days carnival will be in operation.

Cars will enter downtown at Jefferson and Park Drive. Bikes will park on Market Street between Cherry and Jefferson Streets. Dash plaques and goody bags will be given to the first 75 vehicles registered. Awards will be given to the top 20, 1981 and older; top 20, 1982 and newer; also best paint, engine, car, motorcycle, truck and best of show. For information contact Chris or Erin Covey at (260) 418-8262. The entry form is available by visiting huntingtoncountychamber.com or in the Chamber office, and can be mailed to Chris Covey, 1993 Miami Trail, Huntington, IN 46750.

The Huntington County Disaster Team 19th Annual Car & Truck Show is being organized by Max Kaylor and his team of the Heritage Days steering committee. It will take place at Huntington North High School, 450 MacGahan Street, from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 15. Registration will be from 2 to 5 p.m. with a $15 fee, entering from MacGahan Street. No spots will be reserved.

The proceeds from the show benefit the Huntington County Disaster Team. It receives no federal, state or government funding. All funding is private or raised by members of the Disaster Team through car shows and other events.

Awards will be presented at 7 p.m. with 20 each in the Pre-1990 Category and the 1991- Present Category. DJ Rick Smart of Smart Productions will provide music during the show. For more information contact Max Kaylor (260) 224-3535. The form is available at huntingtoncountychamber.com or by visiting the Chamber office. Checks and pre-registration forms can be mailed to Huntington County Disaster Team, 829 Oak Street, Huntington, IN 46750.

Kaylor and the Huntington County Disaster Team will man the car show at Huntington North while the Kids Zone, Hot Air Balloon Festival, food and craft vendors and more will also be located at the high school. The Kids Zone will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. and include many free fun activities including bounce houses, pony rides, Archery Tag and more.