After a torrential downpour forced the cancellation of its inaugural event last August, the Veterans Association of Whitesboro (VAW) Military Festival and Car Show is finally set to take place on Saturday, June 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This free, family-friendly event will be held on Center Street and in the parking lots surrounding Past and Blast and the adjacent ATM. Attendees can explore a car show featuring restored military vehicles, classic cars manufactured before 1990, tractors and motorcycles.
Visitors will also find a variety of vendors offering everything from homemade fudge to information about local nonprofit organizations. Food trucks will be on-site throughout the day, and a cooling station equipped with misters will help guests stay comfortable in the summer heat. One booth will offer water on a donation-only basis.
Families can enjoy a dedicated kids’ zone featuring a bounce house (for a recommended $5 donation and parents must sign a release form), face painting and temporary tattoos.
Music will be provided throughout the day by a live DJ specializing in popular hits from the 1940s and 1950s.
Car show awards will be presented at 1 p.m., with first- and second-place honors awarded in each category by on-site judges. Attendees can also vote for their favorite entries through the People’s Choice competition by scanning a QR code or visiting CarShowPro.com
A cornhole tournament is scheduled for 2 p.m., and event attendees are invited to sign up and participate.
Day-of car show registration will be available from 8 to 10 a.m. Registration is $20 per vehicle, with veterans and active-duty military receiving a 50-percent discount. The first 20 vehicles to check in will receive a complimentary swag bag. Additional event information and pre-registration details are available at CarShowPro.com
For more information, contact VAW President Keisha Head at 940-445-3729 or [email protected]
