Vintage and spruced-up vehicle enthusiasts will be able to show off their hot rods at the annual Classic Car and Jeep Show, hosted by the Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines, on Aug. 31.
A row of classic cars are pictured at a past Cruisin’ Berlin event. The Worcester County Chamber in Ocean Pines is planning a similar classic car and Jeep show for the end of August at Ocean Downs.
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By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer
Vintage and spruced-up vehicle enthusiasts will be able to show off their hot rods at the annual Classic Car and Jeep Show, hosted by the Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines, on Saturday, Aug. 31.
The event is slated for the Ocean Downs Casino lawn from 9 a.m. to noon. Classics, antiques, hot rods, jeeps, and modern cars will be parked for owners to show off their hard work and coinsure to browse.
“The car owners… get a lot out of meeting the other car owners and checking out what they’ve accomplished with their vehicle,” WCCC President Kerrie Bunting said. It is a family-friendly occasion for the public to check out cool cars. The true value is simply bringing the community together.”
The event is free for individuals who want to come and look around. Those interested in registering their vehicle for the show can sign up online on the chamber’s website for $15 or pay $20 in cash the day of.
Bunting maintained that registration would not close. The event attracted around 120 classic car holders last year, and organizers hope to see similar participation this time around.
The event is a fundraiser for the chamber. The money collected from the show will cover the organization’s operating costs, help promote the group’s partner businesses, such as Fager’s Island, The Pine’eer Craft Club, A Bagel And…, and the Berlin Little League, among others, and connect these companies with educational and networking opportunities.
“It’s a fundraiser, but we want the region to know we are a community resource,” Bunting said. “Events are a way for us to engage the public and have them see we are not only here for businesses but also for them just as much.”
In addition to the cars, Radio Ocean City’s BK and Chrissy will be providing music for attendees to enjoy.
Bunting said that organizers will spend the morning of the show categorizing the cars. Most owners wait until the day off to register, as their participation is weather-dependent. Judges will use the three-hour event to scope each vehicle to determine their favorites and trophies have been secured for the winners.
Bunting noted that in addition to hosting events, the chamber has assembled a business directory for the public to locate trusted county service providers and is committed to aiding local companies and nonprofits with self-promotion.
The Classic Car and Jeep Show is open to the public. Owners are encouraged to participate and may register beforehand online or on the morning of. In-person registration is $20, and only cash will be accepted.
“We encourage all to enjoy the morning with us,” Bunting said.