The 15th annual Pagosa Springs Car Show will hit Lewis Street Friday evening beginning at 5pm. Also kicking off the evening will be a free concert with Austin musician Garrett LeBeau.
With almost 100 cars already registered, this year’s show is shaping up to be fabulous.
Come out Friday evening for a first look at the cars. There will also be food vendors, retail vendors, fun foods such as kettle corn and snow cones, a beverage garden with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and, of course, the music. With a cool evening in store, it is a perfect time to relax and take the family to this free event.
The music will continue until 8pm.
On Saturday, June 8, the show will amp up with even more cars arriving as many of the regional day-trippers show up on this day. The festivities will begin at 9am and last until about 2:30pm, at which time the awards will be handed out.
There will be multiple bands playing on Saturday, including Group Therapy from 9:30 to 11am and then Sean DeLand from 11:30am to 2pm.
While you are at the show, make sure that you vote for your favorite car so they can be entered to win the People’s Choice award. With 17 categories assigned, there are classic cars, hot rods, cars under construction, newer models, convertibles and don’t forget the motorcycles. These works of art are the pride and joy of the entrants and are really stunning to look at.
At 11am there will be a live demonstration of how paint protection film works and the benefits of protecting your investment. Whether you have a collectable car or just the one you drive daily, see how a little investment can extend the look and years of your car.
At 2:15pm, there will be the awards for the Pin Up Girl contest. We have quite a few entries, so there should be some creative costuming and glamour.
There will again be a beverage garden all day, delicious food vendors, retail vendors, and lots of interaction with the car owners.
At 2:30pm, the car awards take place including category awards, the Chamber Choice award, the People’s Choice award and the Best in Show. This year, we have had some talented artists and car aficionados create our top three awards. We can’t wait to see these trophies.
Remember that Lewis Street will be closed beginning at 10am on Friday, June 7, and will remain closed until 10 p.m. Saturday, June 8.
Mary Jo Coulehan is Executive Director of the Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce, and also serves on a number of local and state boards.