Hot rods, rat rods and more: Rockabilly Riot returns to Carson City beginning Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 2:43pm
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Repeats every day until Sat Sep 21 2019 .
September 19, 2019 (All day)
September 20, 2019 (All day)
September 21, 2019 (All day)
Hot rods, rat rods, souped up trucks and the men and women who made them will be making their way into the capital city this week for the annual Rockabilly Riot which begins Thursday and runs through Saturday at Mills Park.
The vehicle spectacle, now in its 9th year in northern Nevada and fourth consecutive year in Carson City, isn't to be missed as some of the most inventive, intriguing, hot rods and classic cars will be on display at the park, with a number of events planned. This is a free event and is open to the public, all three days, Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 19-21.
Nearly all the cars, trucks and motorcycles and vintage trailers shown are built by the owners, with some having their debut at the Rockabilly Riot and some that have been in the works for years. The draw of this free-wheeling vehicle event is the true love of the cars, trucks and motorcycles that are on display to see.
Thursday's events and showings run from 5 to 9 p.m. On Friday, events at Mills Park run from noon to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mills Park is located at 1111 East William Street, Carson City.
In addition to the car show there will be special events like the Pinup contest on Saturday, Sept. 21, hosted by Battle Born Dollz, who are also doing the kids' contest as well as the main event. The Pinup contest begins at 3 p.m.
There will also be cruising, kids Big Wheel racing, Little Mr. and Little Miss Rockabilly Riot contest, great food, food vendors and live music. Go here for the official website.
Among the bands to play will be The Murder Kats, who will perform at 8 p.m. Friday night and again at 12 noon on Saturday. Gidget and the G Spots will play 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
At 8:15 p.m. Saturday is the Kackle, an event where everyone turns on their engines to celebrate the life of car show members who have passed. Also on Saturday night, beginning at At 8:30 p.m. is the band Groove Nation.
Some new things happening this year is the Carson Victory Rollers will be rolling in on Friday night at the Marv Teixeira Pavillion, 7 p.m to showcase a roller derby match.
Returning is the Ms. Rockabilly Riot 2019 Pinup Contest, hosted by Ruby Skyy and Daisy Mae, and featured at Mills Park on Saturday, Sept. 21 beginning at 3 p.m. The event also features a Mr. and Little Miss Rockabilly Riot (ages 8-13) and the Rockabilly Prince and Princess 14-17) that will be held before the main event.
Organizers are still seeking entrees for all events and welcome all to come watch crown the next generation of Rockabilly. Go here and here for the entry forms.
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