What Makes A Car Show-Worthy?

Speak with the high school about their band coming out and playing a song or two on the field-this will bring a whole lot more attendees just by virtue of the members and their families. Is the school putting on a play in the near future? Offer for them to perform a number and sell tickets at the car show. Maybe the local dance studio has kids dancing to Sinatra? Well, since there's nothing in the world cuter than kids dancing to Sinatra, offer them a spot on the stage. Local forums, posts, and Facebook pages will help you find young musicians, comedians, and performers that can fit your theme and your day. I'm not advocating for 'exposure' because, in all frankness, I think it's top-of-the-line bullshit, but look further than oldies cover bands and consider a lineup of events and activities throughout the day. You'll be seeing people staying longer and coming more often. We could talk for a lot longer about the importance of unique and interesting vendors, but the point is, you have options! While I understand that it may feel like the classic car event is being diluted by the arrival of baby goats or renditions of Annie, a little bit of new excitement and entertainment is necessary to survive in this day and age. We're not destroying the car show as we know it, we're embracing the evolution and change that will keep the industry and hobby we all love alive and thriving for generations to come. As car show season nears for most of the country, we'll be bringing you more ideas for attracting and retaining your enthusiasts. For now, thank you for reading So You Want to Have a Car Show, and good luck on your upcoming automotive event!

A-Pillar: The first pair of structural posts supporting the roof and windshield. Bonnet: An English term for the hood of a car. Boot: An English term for the trunk of a car. B-Pillar: The pair of structural posts following the A-Pillars and front doors. Brougham: Commonly used to describe a car with a closed in passenger compartment behind an open driver's seat. Cabriolet: An early French term meaning folding top, or convertible. Classic: The definition varies widely. Club Coupe: A two-door hard-top with a small rear seat. Concours: A term that refers to a car show of very fine vehicles. Convertible: An open car with windows and a folding soft top attached to the body. Coupe Chauffeur: An open compartment for the chauffeur followed by a closed compartment for passengers. Also known as a Brougham and a Coupe Limousine. Coupe DeVille: Originally any car with a fixed roof over the rear seat and a convertible roof over the front seat.

This should be done during the detailing, but double-check that the glass is spotless at the show. Dirty windows are a no-no in the car show world. Don't forget the inside, either. The windows' exterior gets a lot of attention and can often be cleaner than the inside. Regular glass cleaner is enough to give them a once over before showtime. Clean them once, let them dry, and hit them again. Make sure there are no streaks or leftover lint. The car will be center stage and will speak for itself. Most attendees at a car show will know what make, model, and year your car is by looking at it. They are at the show because they are car enthusiasts and they know such things. For everyone else, it's good to have a sign next to your car. Tell everyone what you want them to know about your car: make, model, year, owner, and maybe some awards. Still, keep it simple and clean. Don't overdo it and distract from the car.

Join the conversation about Facts about Rules for Proper Car Show Etiquette right here in the S2ki Forum! If someone touches your car, given they are new to the car show scene, don't start fighting with them. No one wants two grown-adults rolling in the dirt next to their valuable cars. If you don't like something, kindly ask the person to not do it. In the end, everybody is there because they share the same passion, and no one is there to hurt you or your car. Take it easy and enjoy a great day out with your car. Join the conversation about Facts about Rules for Proper Car Show Etiquette right here in the S2ki Forum! Join the conversation about Facts about Rules for Proper Car Show Etiquette right here in the S2ki Forum! Join the conversation about Facts about Rules for Proper Car Show Etiquette right here in the S2ki Forum!

01 Friday 58℉ Search Menu  Home Advertise Contact Crime Watch Event Calendar Jobs Lost/Found Pets Sponsors! Traffic Cams Weather Community Forums WSB SPONSORS NOW OFFERING ONLINE CLASSES NEW EVENT: West Seattle High School hosting car show next month May 25, 2022 5:06 pm | 12 COMMENTS | Fun stuff to do | West Seattle news Three years after the last West Seattle Car Show, there's a new event for showing off amazing automobiles. West Seattle High School automotive-technology instructor Carmin Thomas sends word that they're hosting a car show on June 11th - open to the public to enter, as well as to students. It's non-competitive, so you won't have to figure out what class you're entering - just sign up and show up. The full version of the flyer has a QR code you can use. Entry fee is $5 for students, $10 for non-students. Even if you're not interested in entering, you're welcome to come look, 1-4 pm on Saturday, June 11th. The school is at 3000 California SW. Share This 12 Replies to "NEW EVENT: West Seattle High School hosting car show next month" skeeter May 25, 2022 (5:40 pm) Is there anyone in West Seattle with a Bugatti? Either a Veyron or Chiron? And if yes, can you attend this car show? I've never seen a Bugatti before and I feel like I'm missing out. WSB May 26, 2022 (11:31 am) There's no all-class reunion again this year, so the small display of cars that usually generates won't be happening. The big West Seattle car show was held in The Junction 2008-2014; it moved to South Seattle College in 2015. The last one was in 2018 - its sponsors put out the call (repeatedly) for someone to take over, but no one stepped up.