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Classic Car Show Coming To TOBAY Beach In Massapequa

The event is free to the public, and registration is open now for those that want to show off their automobiles.

The Car Show Long Island’s Fall Classic, a new premiere experience, is kicking off on Sunday, Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at TOBAY Beach in Massapequa. Registration is open and hundreds of cars, trucks and emergency service vehicles will be on display for spectators to enjoy. There will also be a live concert performed by The Mystic will take place during the day, followed by a trophy presentation.

“Whether you’re a proud classic car owner or you want to see the newest and hottest cars in the region, Car Show Long Island’s Fall Classic is the place to be!" said Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino. "This premiere car show welcomes car collectors, motor enthusiasts and spectators of all ages to enjoy a beach-side day filled with music, trophies and great food.”

There’s nowhere better to spend the day with friends and family checking out classic beauties than at TOBAY Beach, enjoying a live concert by The Mystic – one of the tri-state area’s best live cover bands. Enthusiasts and spectators can also grab a bite to eat at the bay-side restaurant Mango Bay Latin Kitchen & Cantina or grab something to eat-on-the-go from one of the food tents. Trophies will be awarded to the best-of-the-best, and children will have a say when deeming which rides are their favorites in the Kids’ Choice Award.

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The 2018 Fall Classic is part of “Car Show Long Island,” and presented by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, MSG Networks and Trinity Solar. Sponsors include 7-Eleven, PSEG Long Island, WBAB Radio 102.3 FM, Zorn’s of Bethpage, Nassau Financial Federal Credit Union, Island Harvest, Movin’ On Sounds & Security, autoMat Customizing & Restoration, Parts Authority, Signarama and Mango Bay.

Car owners can pre-register their vehicles at www.carshowli.com for $15 per car by Sept. 20 or register the day-of the show for $25 per car. The rain date for the event is Sunday, Oct. 7. The event is free, but spectators are asked to bring two cans of food to donate to Island Harvest, the largest hunger relief organization on Long Island.

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For more information or to become a sponsor of the event, call (516) 797-4121 or e-mail carshowli@oysterbay-ny.gov.

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