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The Mecosta County Visitors Bureau is excited to be bringing back their very popular Car Show event to Downtown Big Rapids, but this year there will be a new twist.
“We have partnered with the River Valley Car Club in the past on this exciting downtown event and this year we are proud to announce that we are also including Kids Fest,” stated Connie Koepke – Executive Director for the Mecosta County Visitors Bureau (MCVB). “We are expanding the Touch-A-Truck portion to include not only more vehicles, but bigger and more unique vehicles as well.”
Car Fest plus Kids Fest is scheduled for Saturday, June 24, from 11:00am – 3:00pm with registration for the Car Show from 9:00am – 11:00am. The official event kick-off will begin at 11:00am, in front of Pocket Park, Downtown Big Rapids, with the Call to Colors being presented by the Big Rapids AMVETS Post 1941, followed by our National Anthem, sung by Allison LeVeque.
Car Fest plus Kids Fest will also include a 50/50 raffle, (30) trophies, Dash Plaques to the first 50 registered, music, a large Touch-A-Truck section, food and of course Kids Fest with numerous fun activities to be announced soon.
“On behalf of the River Valley Car Club, we are always excited to show off our prized vehicles, mingle with fellow car lovers plus have fun activities for our kids and grandkids to enjoy during the day as well,” stated Bruce Reges, River Valley Car Club President.
Schedule
Car Show
Saturday, June 24, 2023; 11am-3pm
Explore beautiful Downtown Big Rapids while enjoying Food, Music#Kids Festival and Touch-A-Truck event.
The streets will be lined with Classic Cars, Hot Rods, Tractors and Unique Vehicles. Register your prized ‘vehicle the day of the event for a chance at 50 Dash Plaques and 30 Trophies.
Kids Fest
Saturday, June'24, 2023; 9am-1pm
Roben-Hood Airport will be featuring Big Rapids Air Fest. Enjoy the Kiddie Plane Train, Aircraft from throughout the state, Fire & Rescue Vehicles, Food Trucks and plenty of Family Fun.
Location: Downtown Big Rapids