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Car Show Saturday!

October 27, 2017 by Augusta West

Here in the Oyster Capital of the World, the “Autos & Oysters” Car Show combines two things that are always in good taste: fresh Florida seafood and classic automobiles. Now in its third year, this award-winning event will take place this Saturday in downtown Apalachicola. Enjoy a fabulous lineup of cars, fresh oysters and hotdogs, music, raffles, and more. The show will be held on Water Street at Riverfront Park from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony. If you’d like to enter your car, the fee is $20 and you can register on site between 9:00 a.m. and Noon.

The head judge will be J.C. O’Steen of Tallahassee. O’Steen has judged several major national and international events and owns an impressive collection of vintage cars and motorcycles. Come see his 1932 Ford Roadster on display. Dozens of cars are pre-registered for the event, from vintage to late model.

The event is a downtown economic vitality initiative by Apalachicola Main Street to stimulate the economy in the off season. For more information, please contact:  Tom Fugate, Car Show Committee Chair, at (502) 682-1964 or [email protected] Visit www.autosandoysters.com to learn more. This is a rain or shine event.

 

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Third Annual Autos & Oysters Car Show!

September 18, 2017 by Augusta West

Mark you calendars for the Autos & Oysters Car Show on Saturday, October 28! This family-friendly event has something for everyone. You’ll see vintage imports, American muscle cars, and everything in between. Enjoy music, hot dogs, and fresh Apalachicola oysters. General admission is free. Cars line up on Water Street at Riverfront Park in downtown Apalachicola. If you’d like to show your car, the registration fee is just $20. Package deals are available. Spend the weekend and save when you shop and dine! For more information, visit our website, AutosandOysters.com.

The show is hosted by Apalachicola Main Street and the Forgotten Coast Cruisers and is supported by Tallahassee Magazine, the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, and the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

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The Second Annual “Autos & Oysters” Car Show a Success

November 2, 2016 by Augusta West

The Second Annual “Autos & Oysters” Car Show hosted by Apalachicola Main Street was a fantastic success. A total of 96 cars were on display, from vintage to late model and everything in between. Crowds were estimated at 2,500-3,000 people visiting the show throughout the day, and downtown businesses reported a heathly boost in sales.

Click here for a link to a photo gallery by Lowell Thomas with striking images of many of the cars. More photos will be added to the event web page and our facebook page soon.

You can read all about the show in this article in the Apalach Times.

Thanks to all our volunteers, participants, sponsors and supporters who made this event possible.

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Gearing Up for the Autos & Oysters Car Show & Sock Hop!

September 16, 2016 by Augusta West

Save the date for our second anual Autos & Oysters Car Show & Sock Hop! The Autos and Oysters Car Show, on Saturday, October 29, 2016, will showcase the cars of local collectors and will also attract enthusiasts from throughout the region. The show will be followed by a sock hop on the City Docks at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday night featuring local refreshments, music, and oysters.

The Sock Hop will be held at Riverfront Park, and the Car Show will be held on Water Street. Both events are free and open to the public. Click here for more information.

Car show poster photo

 

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