3rd Annual Classic Car Rally scheduled Aug. 16

These photos show the exciting activities from the 2013 event. The 2014 3rd Annual Classic Car Rally scheduled for Aug. 16 promises to be even bigger and better with 70 classic cars, food and a beer garden, and a DJ and live music. For the kids there will be an inflatable slide/bouncer! (Photos courtesy of Episcopal Homes)[/caption]

Episcopal Homes will host their Third Annual Classic Car Rally on Sat., Aug. 16, 3-7pm on its home campus at University and Fairview. A free family event (one food shelf donation per attendee requested) will display 70 of the area’s best Classic Cars and Street Rods, State Fair-style food at vintage prices and a beer garden (new this year). The event will also feature a DJ (new this year) and live music by Luke Warm and the Cool Hands. For the kids there will be an inflatable slide/bouncer.

Last year’s rally drew nearly 1,800 friends and neighbors. The shuttle bus logged over 250 miles shuttling visitors between the parking lot and the event. Over 500 pounds of food and over $300 in cash donations were collected for the nearby Keystone Food Shelf. This year should draw many more people, as the first two years drew raves from attendees and show car owners alike.

“We are all neighbors,” says Episcopal Homes President & CEO Marvin Plakut. “Neighbors share good times with their neighbors, and that’s what our Classic Car Rally is all about – memories for every adult, dreams for every child, fun for the whole family.” Classic Cars and Street Rods are from members of the 3M Rod and Custom Club, the Minnesota Street Rod Association, the History Cruisers of North Saint Paul, the Cardiac Cruisers, and other vintage car clubs. The event is run entirely by Episcopal Homes staff and resident volunteers. There will be free parking with a free Shuttle Bus on the North side of University Ave. near Goodwill. Follow the signs from University and Fairview.