19th Annual Chamber Car Show & Drag Races
Norton Area Chamber of Commerce
We are excited to be hosting our Annual Chamber Car Show and Drag Race event weekend on Friday and Saturday, July 8th and 9th, 2022.
FRIDAY NIGHT ‘PARTY IN THE PARK’: The Friday night ’Party in the Park’ event will be held at the Washington Street Park from 5:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M. We have a dynamic evening planned with a beer garden, live entertainment featuring Jimmy Dee and the Destinations and a street dance! Food Vendors and a Picnic on Washington Street will be available for family fun and entertainment.
HWY 36 & DOWNTOWN SIDEWALK SALES! Rev -it-up for RETAIL! Norton’s retailers have some GREAT DEALS planned for their Fri/Sat sidewalk sales, so be sure to visit them and check out what they have in store for this busy weekend. Look for flyers before the event for special deals and fun shopping incentives.
FRIDAY NIGHT BURN OUT: We are featuring a ‘LOCAL BURN OUT’ from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. so if you have the power, come out and show us! This event is Sponsored by Keiswetter Tire, and is FREE to participants. The winner receives a $250 Gift Certificate for First prize, $100 Gift Certificate for Second Prize, and $50 Gift Certificate for Fan Favorite for the best spectacle! (Smokin!!!!)
CAR SHOW SATURDAY: We look forward to a good turnout this year. The cars start lining up at 8:00 A.M. and the awards will be given out at 1:15 P.M. Come down to the County Courthouse Square and enjoy a day of visual excitement looking at classic cars, hot-rods, motorcycles, and tractors. Enjoy classic music by Studio J (Jay Speez) and announcements by Marvin Matchett. The entry fee for the car show is $20 and only $10 per additional vehicle if you register before June 30th. After that the entry fee is $25 so register early! Vendor spaces are available for $25 or $15 if you are a Chamber Member. Food vendors are $25. Non-profit vendors are FREE! This is a great opportunity to do some fundraising for your group.
MOMS4KIDS! Join Moms4Kids in this tasty fundraiser with Breakfast Burritos and Cinnamon Rolls! They will be located by Solutions Norton Bank beginning at 8:00 AM.
SOLUTIONS NORTH BANK: Don’t miss the Watermelon Feed on the south side of Solutions North Bank building Saturday. This annual event is always a welcome treat!
NORTON THEATRE will have $1 Popcorn and will be open from 9AM to 1PM so visit and treat yourself to popcorn, sodas, and candy! Oh and don't forget the pickles!
FREE DRAWINGS FOR THEATRE TICKETS AND POOL PASSES: We invite the community to join us at Saturday's event and vote for your favorite classic car, truck, motorcycle, and tractor. Drawings throughout the day will feature local prizes.
FIRST STATE BANK is hosting a DRINK STAND at the car show on Saturday, July 9th with Complimentary Lemonade. Along with this, they are having a ‘Find the Piggy Event’ for the children and adults!
DRAG RACES SATURDAY AT 2:00 P.M. $20 Per Car to Race, Norton Municipal Airport. Immediately following the Car Show Awards; $5 for spectators; 10 yrs. and under are FREE if accompanied by an adult. NOTE: Drivers must be 21 years or older. Must be 18 years or older to enter the pit area. Car must be tagged and insured.
SPONSORSHIP: We get great support for this event which includes your business name on our Tee-Shirts, promotions prior to the event, a listing on our Poster, a listing at the event, and your business announced as a sponsor during the venue. If you have promotional items you want to include in our 100 promo-bags we put together welcoming our participants, just bring them by the Chamber office by July 1st or we can come by and pick them up. Just let us know! The Car Show participants and enthusiasts who attend (anywhere between 80-120 cars/owners) really appreciate the community support they get here in Norton, Kansas “Where the best begins”.
VENDOR INQUIRIES:
Contact Donna at (785) 877-2501
CAR SHOW INQUIRIES:
Contact Dean (602) 828-9309 or the Norton Chamber (785) 877-2501
Friday Jul 8, 2022 Saturday Jul 9, 2022
Norton Chamber (785) 877-2501
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