Cruising, Classic Cars and Camaraderie
- Borders 3 Jamboree Car Show is June 6. By Patty
- Jun 3, 2015
- 2 min read
Everyone remembers his or her first car. Whether it was a brand new car off the showroom floor or an older vehicle with a lot of miles, we took pride in knowing it was ours. For some, that love of cars never goes away. And whether you are a diehard enthusiast or just enjoy seeing some of the classics, the Borders 3 Jamboree Car Show is a fun event for the young and old and everyone in between.
This year’s show will take place on June 6 and is again hosted by the Rod Benders Car Club. The club was formed 16 years ago and is known to many car enthusiasts around the area.
Ken Yount is the co-chair of the Rod Benders Car Club and said the event will have something for everyone. There will be a cruise on Friday, June 5 followed by a Poker Run. “We will meet at the city parking lot at 5:30 and depart at 6:00,” said Yount. “And we want everyone who can to participate. You do not have to be a club member.”
If you want to get a close-up look at the cars, head to downtown Bonners Ferry on Saturday. Registration for cars entering the show opens at 8am and goes until noon, and the cost is only $20. Awards will be presented at 4pm with door prizes awarded throughout the day. And you will want to be sure to bring the kids along as there will be a hula-hoop and limbo contest at around noon.
The first car show back in 2000 was held on the front lawn of the Bonners Ferry High School and had about 48 cars. But this year Yount said they expect over 200 cars, and while they have to keep some routes clear for emergency vehicles, most of downtown will be taken over by classic cars. “Every year we worry about overflow, but we still have room to grow a bit,” said Yount.
There will be awards given for a variety of categories including the top vehicles, a “hard luck” award for vehicles that have broken down, a distance award for the person who traveled the furthest, and a participation award for the car club that has the most participants.
Yount encourages the entire community to come out and join the fun. “It’s a great downtown party,” he said.
If you are interested in learning more about the Rod Benders Car Club, join them the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm at the Chic ‘N Chop Restaurant.
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