VALLEY COLLECTOR CAR CLUB TO RAISE FUNDS FOR SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN AND OTHER LOCAL CHARITIES ON JULY 10

Join hundreds of auto enthusiasts from near and far for the Valley Collector Car Club’s 15th annual charity car show on Sunday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the center of Simsbury. Proceeds will primarily benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children®, as well as other local charities.

“This car show continues to be one of the top-rated in our area, drawing more than 400 modern and vintage vehicles of all kinds and more than 2,000 spectators annually,” said Larry Boardman, Valley Collector Car Club President. “We are especially pleased to be partnering with Shriners Hospitals for Children® this year, as our members take great pride in giving back to the community while sharing our love for all things automotive.”

The first 300 show car entrants will receive dash plaques and goodie bags, and our club members, top-tier event sponsors and Shriners ambassador Jenna Robinson will award more than 20 additional trophies. Jenna was diagnosed with a rare bone disease at 18 months old and learned to walk again after being treated by Shriners Hospitals for Children® in Springfield.

Beyond the sweet car sights, our show offers so much more:

• Enjoy a variety of vendors including a sampling of local fare.
• Let special guest DJ Rockin' Ron Sedaille from Fun Tower Radio serenade you.
• Experience the fun of the Shriners motorcade.
• Meet members of the Wirecats, a top-ranked all-girls competitive robotics team from The Ethel Walker School, and interact with their robot and drive station.

Donations will be accepted from spectators. The entrance fee for show cars is $10. Gates open for show cars at 8 a.m. in the commuter parking lots along Iron Horse Boulevard.

Event sponsors include:

• Canton Auto Supply
• Classic Wheels, LLC
• Dynamic Auto Works
• Farmington Motorsports
• Harte Auto Group
• Paine's
• Stateline Propane/Stateline Oil
• The Valley Press
• Viking Fuel Oil Company

About the Valley Collector Car Club

The Valley Collector Car Club is a 501[c](3) recognized charitable organization that has supported local charities for more than 15 years. VCCC’s mission is to serve the community and encourage the preservation, restoration and enjoyment of the automobile through education and camaraderie. Learn more about VCCC at www.valleycollectorcarclub.org.