Yakima's State Fair Park will be a busy place this coming weekend with hundreds of cars on display during the annual Vintiques National Car Show. This year's show is the 50th Anniversary of the show which is set for August 1-3 at Yakima's State Fair Park. The annual gathering of Vintiques draws members from throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

THAT'S A LOT OF CARS ROLLING INTO THE VALLEY THIS WEEK

More than 700 custom and muscle cars and vendors are rolling into the valley during the event with thousands of people expected to attend the show.
Most of the cars are on display for show but some are for sale. The show also offers a chance for those who are building cars to get needed rare parts that can't be found anywhere else at the annual Vintiques Swap Meet.

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Vintiques Car Club Facebook page.
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LOTS OF FUN STUFF TO DO AND SEE AT THE SHOW EVERY YEAR

Organizers say the show is more than just a static show. Lots of events for members happen through the weekend but also for the public as well.  They say it's the second largest event held at the fairgrounds and brings in over $1,000,000 of tourist money into the community over it's 4 day run. Along with the show that opens on Friday morning Friday night it's Hot Rod Races under the lights at Renegade Raceway.

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Vintiques Northwest Facebook page
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LOTS OF BEAUTIFUL CARS AND BIKES INSIDE THE SUNDOME

The Yakima Valley Sundome is also full of custom cars and special custom motorcycles.
A press release says the Vintiques are a non profit charitable organization in Yakima promoting the car collector hobby and raising money for organizations such as Children's Wishes and Dreams, YWCA, and Rods house among others.
The annual Vintiques National Car Show is open to the public at Yakima's State Fair Park. The show will be held from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Friday and 8:00 am  to 6:00 pm on Saturday. Parking is free both days of the show.

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