Classic Cars

Today, Saturday, is Vietnam Veterans Day in Carson City. The Carson Area Chapter 388 Vietnam Veterans of America is hosting the Vietnam Veterans Day “Welcome Home” celebration all day today at Mills Park. All veterans and the community are invited to come out to the park, view some of the exhibits, war-era vehicles, helicopters and equipment used during the war. Festivities and fellowship continue through 5:30 p.m.

Smoke from the King Fire that originated in Pollock Pines has entered the Lake Tahoe Basin and is affecting visibility and air quality. City officials are closely monitoring the King Fire along with wind patterns from NOAA, visibility with the FAA and local and State law enforcement.

For all you car lovers out there, go down to Mills Park today and tomorrow for the Silver Dollar Car Show. You will see a lot of great classic cars without all the heat and crowds of Hot August Nights.

The inaugural Fight Hunger Show and Shine Car Show to benefit Meals on Wheels rolls through Carson City this Labor Day weekend, Saturday and Sunday at Mills Park.

Hosted by the Carson City Senior Center, the event features classic cars, music, raffles, food and trophies. The show runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Mills Park is located at 1111 E. Williams St. (US Hwy 50 E) in Carson City.

The fourth annual First Christian Church Car Show will be held July 13 in the parking lot of Johnny Rockets in Carson City at Carson Lanes Retail Center. Organizers say there may be up to 100 classic cars on display for the event.

The fundraiser provides support for Youth ministries at First Christian Church. Check-in begins at noon with awards set for 6 p.m.

High octane throttle therapy, chrome and the roar of motorcycles, hot rods, trucks and old car classics will highlight Carson City downtown during Legends of the West Bike and Car Fest, June 21-22.

This jubilee celebrates all things that make the open road a call to the wild side, showcasing incredible hot rods, classic cars, and plenty of motorcycles. Activities feature live entertainment, a Show and Shine, raffles, expanded cruise parade, breakfast, awards, and plenty of dining, hydration and refreshment opportunities.

High octane throttle therapy and all things vintage on 2 and 4 wheels will be featured at Carson City's newest event, Legends of the West Bike and Car Fest, June 21-22.

This jubilee celebrates all things that make the open road a call to the wild side, showcasing incredible hot rods, classic cars, and plenty of motorcycles. Activities feature live entertainment, a Show and Shine, raffles, expanded cruise parade, breakfast, awards, and plenty of dining, hydration and refreshment opportunities.

If seeing all those Hot August Nights cars cruising the streets has you itching to buy a hot rod, then head over to Silver Oak Golf Course Friday through Sunday for the Silver Auctions event.

Hundreds of classic cars will be up for bidding, as well as associated memorabilia. The car auctions will be in the afternoon all three days starting at 1 p.m., with the memorabilia auctions starting each day at 11.

See the Silver Auctions website for more details.

Downtown Carson City was alive this morning as the Legends of the West Show & Shine and Bike Fest kicked off. Carson Street is closed between Robinson and Musser for the car and motorcycle show. The event features classic cars, food, drinks music and fun.

Part of the event includes the Carson City Sheriff's Office 9th Annual Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge in front of the Carson Nugget. Watch as motorcycle patrol personnel from around the state work their big bikes through an obstacle course.

The event goes on all day until 7 p.m.

Before summer segues to fall, Tahoe South will celebrate a Labor Day last call: an amped-up holiday weekend of non-stop activities on and off the water including a food and wine festival, sternwheeler race, outdoor and showroom concerts and a fireworks extravaganza.

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Chrome glistened and the sun sparkled off the surfaces of dozens of freshly waxed classic cars Saturday as the Karson Kruzers' 27th annual Run What Cha Brung Car Show kicked off under the cotton...

(PRESS RELEASE) Stateline, Nev. — Classic chrome polished cars, rock n' roll and Lake Tahoe will make for a Hot August Nights to remember, August 6-9 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, the host site for one of the area’s most highly attended summer events.

The South Lake Tahoe leg of the famed Northern Nevada car show arrives at 6,225 feet elevation, with arguably the best hot rod backdrop in the world: the nation's most famous crystal cool, blue lake.

Dayton Valley Days Committee is welcoming entries to both the general parade on Saturday, September 18, and to the Pet Parade on Sunday, September 19, 2010. This year’s parade will feature retired Nevada State Archivist Guy Rocha and well-known Dayton Valley rancher Kay Winters as Grand Marshals. To register for either parade, see www.daytonvalleydays.org

Join the Silver Dollar Classic cars for their show and shine on Thursday, June 10. Great food, rock and roll music and some surprises. Everyone welcome. The cruise runs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carson Dodge-Chrysler, 3059 S. Carson St. Call (775) 687-7410.

An amazing array of chrome-fitted hot-rods and old school classic cars are featured today at Smith's on William Street in Carson City.
Car buffs and families are welcome to today's Capital Classic Show & Shine at Smith's. It's a free event for car watchers, with a small fee for those who wish to enter cars in the show. The event features music, food, and lots of vintage cars and shiny chrome engines.

Join the Silver Dollar Car Classic cars with rock & roll music, and great food on Thursday, June 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. See the region's finest cars and motorcycles. The Silver Dollar Cruise Night will be at Carson City Harley Davidson, 2900 Research Way. For more information call (775) 687-7410.

Join the Silver Dollar Car Classic cars that will be on display at the Carson Nugget West parking lot. No charge for spectators or cars. Rock & Roll music and food. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Call (775) 687-7410.

Join Silver Dollar Car Classic cars with great music and outstanding hot dogs. Beautiful old and new cars. K-9 Dog House (Gourmet Hot Dogs) off College Parkway next to Wal-Mart, 3250 Retail Drive. For information call (775) 687-7410.

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