Perkasie Borough’s annual “Under the Stars Car Show” is scheduled for 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19.
Now in its 24th year, “Under the Stars” is one of the region’s premier car shows. Presented this year by Perkasie Borough in partnership with Perkasie’s garages and local businesses, Perkasie’s historic downtown streets will play host to over 400 antique, classic and custom vehicles. The show attracts more than 4,000 visitors from across the region.
The full-color art poster, show T-shirts and this year’s commemorative dash plaque feature the 2023 Mayor’s Choice winner, a 1965 Shelby Cobra.
New this year, the Perkasie Historical Society is working with Perkasie’s Ragtops & Roadsters to bring “Cars from Afar,” a special exhibit featuring unique automobiles from all over the world.
Visitors can listen to live music and visit food trucks, exhibitors and kids’ crafts areas on West Walnut and South 6th streets. Exhibitors at the “Cars from Afar” show on Walnut Street will be presented with trophies for “Best in Show,” “Best Paint” and “Best Modification,” and awarded first and second place trophies in Best British, Best Japanese, Best German and Best “Other” categories.
Exhibitor registration for both the main show and “Cars from Afar” is open at www.perkasierec.com.
Advance registration costs $15 and is open until 4 p.m. Aug. 16. Day of show registration costs $25.
Exhibitors at the main show are vying for five main show trophies, six sponsor trophies and 50 Top 50 plaques. Commemorative dash plaques are included in event goody bags for the first 400 vehicles at the show. True to tradition, the winner of the 2024 Mayor’s Choice award will be pictured on the promotional materials and commemorative dash plaques for next year’s show.
There is no fee for spectators; visitors will find vendors, food trucks, period music and shopping and dining specials from Perkasie’s small businesses.
Event organizers request that visitors bring service animals only; the event is crowded and can be overwhelming for pets.
Information about road closures, ADA parking, show car registration and arrival, and other event details is at https://perkasieborough.org/our-events/under-the-stars-car-show/.
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