The 10th annual Cars-N-Carroll Show & Shine (CNC) is Sunday, Sept. 24, held on Main Street in Carroll, rain or shine.
Since 2014, this show has grown and brought together hundreds of classic vehicles and thousands of car enthusiasts. Last year was the biggest year yet, with over 300 entries from five different states.
The mission of starting CNC was to bring people and car clubs who share an appreciation for cars and their history together, to show off their rides, share their stories about them and have an afternoon of family fun.
"Thanks to the many, many generous businesses, sponsors and volunteers in the surrounding communities, we can bring this show to participants for free, which means there is no vehicle entry fee and no fee for the public to attend," said Jane Dolph, one of the organizers of the event.
The first 150 entries at the show will receive a dash plaque, swag bag, chance at door prizes and 50/50 split the pot. The winners are picked by the People’s Choice vote, with trophies for first, second and third place.
Specialty trophies are presented for Oldest Entry, Traveled the Farthest, Hottest Ride, Largest Registered Car Club, Best License Plate, Best 4 Door and Kid Picked Favorite. Our most popular trophy is our CNC five-foot Colossal Sponsored trophy, at this time there are 35 sponsored trophies which will be presented Sept. 24.
The youth have their own Kids Show and Shine, which was started in 2018, where those aged two to 10 years old can bring their favorite bicycle, pedal car, pedal tractor or battery-operated ride-on toy to show.
Kids with registered entries will receive a goody bag with a chance to go home with a first or second place trophy, voted on by the public choice. There is free face painting and balloon creations designs for the kids.
"This show has much more to offer than awesome classic vehicles. Back by popular demand is Dave Merkel, who will perform live in front of the auditorium starting at noon," Dolph said.
More than 50 commercial, home based or crafts vendors will be set up inside the Carroll City Auditorium and outside in the park.
There will also be the Cars-N-Carroll 10th anniversary t-shirt and other CNC merchandise available for purchase. Six different food trucks will be set up inside the white fence on Main Street.
"Local businesses will offer their services on Sunday. Be sure to come to Carroll Sunday, Sept. 24. 'You’ll get the BEST parking place in town,'" Dolph said.
For more information, visit the website https://carsncarroll.wixsite.com/cars-n-carroll and or on Facebook at Cars N Carroll.
