Classic cars are coming

That rumbling sound, that flash of chrome, that splash of vivid color on the streets of Sisters will come from a host of custom cars arriving soon for the 10th annual Customs Northwest High Desert Rod and Custom Car Classic.

Hot rodders and classic car lovers will arrive Friday, July 30, and stay through Sunday, August 1, proudly displaying their vehicles and cruising.

According to Kathy Cummins, one of the event organizers, one driver is rolling west all the way from Allentown, Pennsylvania. Members of classic car clubs from all over the state are coming as well.

Cars will be displayed in the "Show & Shine"at Mountain Shadow RV park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, and they will parade down Hood Avenue at 5 p.m. in the "coolest cruiser"contest.

A street dance will begin at the RV park Saturday at 9 p.m.

Thirty different awards will be given out at the show, including a Youth Choice Award, with the judging for the best car being handled by Sisters High School automotive class students.

This year's show will heavily support Sisters High School's automotive program.

Automotive students will work a booth at the Show & Shine, selling donated soda products, with proceeds going to the automotive program. There will also be a raffle featuring dozens of items donated by Sisters merchants. An ice cream social will also benefit the students.

Bill Lewis, a local representative of Customs Northwest, noted that donations this year will help Sisters students launch a restoration project, with the restored car going up for raffle next year.

All donations toward the automotive program are being processed through the Sisters Schools Foundation.