It is almost time for the 23RD ANNUAL SHOW OF WHEELS event.
Come out and enjoy classic cars, trucks and motorcycles on the Freestone County Courthouse Square on Saturday, September 11, 2021.
Presented by the City of Fairfield and Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, this two-day event features over 30 judged classes and numerous specialty awards.
Register early for only $20 per vehicle. After September 1st, cost will be $25.
To enter, contact the Fairfield Chamber at 903-389-5792 or via email at chamber@fairfieldtx.com
Entries will be parked around the Courthouse Square on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for event goers. There will be food, vendors, cold drinks, clean restrooms, and plenty of shade.
Also displaying their best will be members of the Bi-Stone Antique Tractor Club.
For those in town on Friday, join contestants for a POKER RUN & CRUISE that ends in food, fellowship, and music.
This event begins at 5:00 p.m. at Bayless NAPA Auto, on the corner of Highway 84 and 75.
Cost is $10 per vehicle (FREE for Car Show contestants). Registration opens at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 10th and will close at 5:00 p.m. as contestants take off.
Registrants will receive a card at participating locations:
–Bayless NAPA Auto
–Sonic of Fairfield
–Accessories, Etc.
–Freestone Autoplex
–Tri-County Golf Club
–Fairfield Lake State Park
–Freestone County Historical Museum
–The Butcher’s Choice
Each location will have chips, numbered 1 – 52 to be drawn. NAPA will have a deck of cards shuffled and numbered 1 – 52.
All cards to be turned in no later than 6:00 p.m. at NAPA. Cards will be scored according to deck card associated with number drawn.
A $100 cash prize and award for Best Poker Hand, and an award for worst poker hand.
Cruise will end at the County Courthouse, and Poker winners will be announced around 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy music, fun, fellowship and hot dogs (first come, first served) while waiting for winners to be announced.
For anyone wishing to cruise through town, meet at the Courthouse Square at 6:30 p.m. to Cruise the Drag.
In coordination with the Show of Wheels event, the LADIES POKER STROLL will be held Saturday, September 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Shop local retailers for sales and a chance to win some prizes.
Participating Fairfield stores include:
–Accessories, Etc. – 115 E. Commerce
–Tallulah Rey – 113 E. Commerce
–Brenda’s Closet – 123 S. Mount
–Armadillo Emporium – 101 W. Commerce
–Dessert by MommaCakes – 105 S. Mount
–The Warehouse – 235 S. Fairway (Hwy 75)
–Kennedy’s Korner – 124 S. Keechi
Check in at the Chamber tent during the event for details.
Fairfield’s CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE will also be taking place on Saturday, September 11th. Look for the map that week in the Freestone County Times newspaper.
Cost is $10 to get your location on the map. Stop by the Chamber office at 900 W. Commerce St. Or, give them a call at 903-389-5792.
You can also contact the Chamber if you would like to be a VENDOR at the Show of Wheels event.
Be prepared to set up on the square by 8:00 a.m. (if you arrive later, roads will be blocked to pull in and unload).
A variety of merchandise is welcome. All vendors are FREE; registration is required.
Electrical outlets are limited. Tents must be weighted down.
No parking inside barricade before or during the event.
For more information, contact the Fairfield Chamber at 903-389-5792 or via email at chamber@fairfieldtx.com
