Classic Vehicles, Family Fun, And Football All Part Of Annual Car, Bike, And Craft Show
By Frank Sinatra, AAP Editor
Hot rods, classic bikes, family fun, and football will be hallmarks of Pennsuken Township’s 26th annual Car, Bike, and Craft Show. Held on Sunday, Sept. 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. show participants line up and down part of the “Maple Mile,” starting at Pinsetter Bar & Bowl, 7111 Maple Ave., and stretching down towards Union Ave.
“Every year, we have hundreds of cars and bikes participate, from classic vehicles to latest models. There are a lot of award categories and plenty of trophies to present,” says Elwood “Duke” Martz, head of the Township’s Parks and Recreation Department. “This show is something a lot of people look forward to. On a crisp, fall day, we can anticipate a great turn out from both participants and attendees.”
But it isn’t just cars and bikes that you’ll find at this year’s show. Vendors and crafters will be in attendance, offering a wide variety of goods for sale. Both DJs and live bands will provide the soundtrack for the event, as attendees stroll up and down Maple Ave. A perennial favorite, the Kids’ Zone offers $2 wristbands for access to inflatables, balloon twisting, and face painting. Also, plenty of food and beverages will be available for purchase.
New this year will be a big screen for attendees to watch the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Indianapolis Colts at 1:00 p.m.
“We’re hoping to create a similar feel to an open air plaza that you’d find in Philadelphia,” explains Martz. “The Car and Bike Show is going to be a great place to watch the game.”
Each year, every effort is made to reduce the impact on the neighborhoods along Maple Ave. and adjoining streets. Local residents will have access to major throughways and can get in and out of the area during the event. In case of inclement weather, the rain date for the Car, Bike, and Craft Show is Sunday, Sept. 30.
For more information, call (856) 665-1000 x151 or e-mail emartz@twp.pennsauken.nj.us. To download registration forms, visit http://www.twp.pennsauken.nj.us/content/pennsauken-car-and-bike-show.
