The
Floyd Auto Fair is scheduled to return to Floyd County’s Chantilly Farm this weekend, August 17-18, 2013. The increasingly popular two-day
event, organized by KC Murphy and Erik Herdman of “Chasing SS Cars,”
will focus on classic cars, trucks, rat-rods, motorcycles, and classic
car parts.
Trophies are given in a variety of categories ranging from very early models up to modern day entries.
All judged categories, as well as the
popular sound-off competition, will take place on Saturday. The Sunday
portion of the show is being billed as a classic car cruise-in and bike
show. Three one of a kind “rod and rotor trophies” will be given out to
the best in show for the Sunday cruise-in.
One of the show’s most unique and
successful ventures to date has been a classic parts swap meet. Vendors
sell everything from classic parts to memorabilia and project cars. For those interested in selling parts at the
event, spaces are still available at a cost of only $15 per space.
“It’s very encouraging that we had parts
vendors that participated in the show last year who sold more parts in
the first few hours of our show then they had sold all day at the
Charlotte or Bristol Motor Speedway shows,” said K.C. Murphy of Chasing
SS Cars, commenting on the show’s rapid growth.
As a new addition to the day’s
festivities, organizers have added two local bands that will be
entertaining event goers at the Chantilly Farm amphitheater on both
days of the show. Casino Cruze will perform on Saturday and Sunday,
with an additional performance from local favorites, The Remedy, on
Saturday. The popular Richmond based classic car magazine, Dames, Planes
and Automobiles, is also scheduled to be at the show on Sunday.
Children’s activities are being
coordinated by a local troop of Girl Scouts and parking is being
conducted by the Floyd County chapter of the Future Farmer’s of America.
Both groups participate in the Floyd Auto Fair as a way to raise
additional funds for their organizations.
Food on site will be provided by a
variety of vendors including Ray’s Restaurant, Toasted by Casey, and
Bootleg BBQ. Homemade ice cream, kettle corn and snow cones will also be
available on both days of the event.
Chantilly Farm’s Jason Gallimore
commented: “It’s been amazing watching this show grow in popularity, not
only here in the Floyd area, but from a regional perspective as well.”
Show participants travel from as far as
South Carolina and Pennsylvania to take part in the show, many of whom
are making their first trip to the Floyd area.
“This really is a unique venue for a
classic car show, so many of which take place in parking lots or more
urban environments. We always get so much feedback from attendees who
really enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty of having the show at a
venue like Chantilly Farm,” added Gallimore.
Adult tickets are $6 per day and
children 12 and under will be admitted free. Gates open at 8:00am on
both days, with Saturday’s show ending at 8:00pm and Sunday’s show
ending at 5:00pm.
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for enjoying the music. Coolers are also welcome.
Chantilly Farm is located at 2697 Franklin Pike in Floyd County. Directions can be found at
www.chantillyfarm.com . For more information on registering your classic automobile or participating as a parts vendor, call 540-789-7898.