VFW to Host Car Show

SEYMOUR- VFW Post 12084 will host a Car Show from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 26 at Colonial Tavern in Oxford, 25 Hawley Rd.

Featured will be classic cars, trucks, bike, antique military equipment and more.

All vehicles are welcome. Registration is $15 for car vendors and $40 for craft vendors. Military vehicles are free, but please call ahead to reserve a space.

Proceeds will benefit local veterans.

The show will also feature a 50/50 raffle, prizes, live music, food and crafts.

Admission is $4 for adults; $2 for seniors and free for children under 8, or $10 a carload.

For registration or more information call Al at 203-736-7981, Henry at 860-484-5221 or email George at: georgechiodo47@gmail.com.

Shelton Historical Society to host classic car show

One of the vintage vehicles that was on display at the Shelton History Center last year. The 10th annual event will be held June 15. / Contributed photo


SHELTON - Enjoy a day with Dad and Granddad peeking under the hoods of the cars they remember

from their youth at the Shelton Historical Society’s Vintage Vehicles Antique and Classic Car

Show on Father’s Day, June 15. 

Two wheels or four, from Model Ts to muscle cars, there’s bound to be something that will trigger a memory for every visitor. 

A classic seen at last year's show. /Contributed photo

This is the historical society's 10th annual event and will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 15 at Shelton History Center, 70 Ripton Road.

Past shows have featured everything from a 1928 Rolls Royce Phantom, to a restored

rickshaw that was used as an ambulance in the San Francisco earthquake in 1906, to a 1911

wood-paneled Model T.  

Nearly every decade of automotive history from the 20th century has been illustrated on the shaded grounds of the Shelton History Center with more recent muscle cars, Mustangs, and Army Jeeps joining many Ford Model As and Ts.

All vehicle owners generously share information, their cars, and their hobby with the public.   

Sponsors of this year’s show include CT Car Storage and the Valley Community Foundation. 

There is still time for owners of antique and classic vehicles of all kinds to register to

participate in this special event.  Entry forms may be found at www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org or by calling 203-925-1803. 
 Pre-registration costs $8 but will be $10 on the day of the event.  Awards in five categories will be presented to crowd favorites. 
Visitors will enjoy tours of the buildings at Shelton History Center, refreshments, and  voting for their favorite vehicles. Admission is $1 for dads, $5/adults and $10/family.

Proceeds will benefit the educational programs of the Shelton Historical Society, whose mission is to “preserve elements of the community’s history in order to create connections between Shelton’s past, present, and future generations through education, maintaining a museum with its collections, and providing a voice in the community regarding matters of historical significance.”

For information including directions, call 203-925-1803, visit the website or see https://www.facebook.com/#!/SheltonHistoricalSociety.  

                                                           

Concert in Seymour to feature oldies

Classic car show, block dance on tap
SEYMOUR - The Seymour Culture and Arts Commission will end its summer concert series with a block dance Sept. 7.

The concert will feature the band Flashback playing music from the '50s,' 60s and '70s.

The concert will be held at the corner of First and Bank Streets from 6-8 p.m. in conjunction with Seymour’s First Saturday events.

There will also be cruise night sponsored by the Seymour Lions Club featuring vintage and classic cars.
Parking is located on the streets and parking lots around the downtown area.
Do not park in the First Street plaza lot - your car will be towed by the plaza owners.
Bring your own chairs.
There will be no rain date or alternate location for this concert.

For information contact Kim Osgood, 203-888-7880.

This is a press release from Seymour Culture and Arts Commission.

Vintage vehicles to visit Shelton History Center

At annual Father's Day event

This photo of a '64 Pontiac Grand Prix was taken at the show in 2009.

SHELTON - Shelton Historical Society’s Vintage Vehicles Antique and Classic Car Show will be held on Father’s Day, June 16, at the Shelton History Center, 70 Ripton Road.

The annual event will run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Owners of antique and classic vehicles of all kinds, including tractors and other agricultural vehicles, may register to participate by calling 203-925-1803 or by visiting www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org for a registration form.

Awards in five categories will be presented to crowd favorites.             
 
Visitors may tour the buildings at Shelton History Center, enjoy refreshments, and vote for their favorite vehicles.

Admission is $1 for dads, $5 for adults and $10 for a family.

For more information including directions, call 203-925-1803 or visit www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org.


This information is taken from a press release from the Shelton Historical Society.

Car show cancelled in Ansonia

ANSONIA - A  classic car and truck show scheduled to be held Sunday at Emmett O'Brien Technical High School, 141 Prindle Ave., has been cancelled.

That's according to a sign in front of the school that was advertising the event.

 

Emmett O'Brien to host car show next month

 This '61 Chevrolet Impala SS was on display at the school's 2010 show.    

Close-up of the insignia of this limited-production model. Photos by Ralph Villers

ANSONIA - Calling all vehicle enthusiasts: Cars, trucks, and motorcycles of all descriptions will be on display Oct. 7 at the Fall Car Show at Emmett O'Brien Technical High School, 141 Prindle Ave.

The fifth annual event is rain or shine. Gates open at 8 a.m.; the show runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

General registration is $10. Price of a Super Spot is $35 and it includes prime location, breakfast, lunch and beverages for two people and a student runner.

The first 10 Super Spots that are pre-registered will receive a “Special Award.”
Goody bags will be given to first 100 to register at http://www.cttech.org/OBRIEN/.


The show will feature food, music, raffles, and trophies.

Admission is $2 a person; students, $1. Children under 10 admitted free.

The above is taken from information on the tech school's website.

Vintage wheels to roll onto Shelton History Center grounds

Father's Day car show benefits Shelton Historical Society

This 1921 Locomobile Model 48, which belongs to John Curtiss of Shelton, received Best Antique honors at last year's Antique and Classic Car Show at the Shelton History Center. / Contributed photo

By Tracey Tate

Executive Director

Shelton Historical Society

SHELTON - Enjoy a day with Dad and Granddad peeking under the hoods of the cars they remember from their youth at the Shelton Historical Society’s Vintage Vehicles Antique and Classic Car Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Father’s Day, June 17.

  Two wheels or four, from Model T’s to muscle cars, there’s bound to be something that will trigger a memory or maybe a chuckle from every visitor. 

   The event will be held at Shelton History Center, 70 Ripton Road.
    Past shows have featured everything from a 1928 Rolls Royce Phantom, to a restored rickshaw that was used as an ambulance in the San Francisco earthquake in 1906, to a 1911 wood paneled Model T.  A Locomobile produced in Bridgeport in 1921 was a one-of-a-kind entry last year.
Nearly every decade of automotive history from the 20th century has been illustrated on the shaded grounds of the Shelton History Center with more recent muscle cars, Mustangs, and Army Jeeps joining many Ford Model As and Ts. 

All vehicle owners generously share information, their cars, and their hobby with the public. 

There is still time for owners of antique and classic vehicles of all kinds to register to participate in this special event. 

Entry forms may be found at www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org, or by calling 203-925-1803. Pre-registration costs $8; registration will be $10 on the day of the event.

Awards in five categories will be presented to crowd favorites.             
Visitors will enjoy tours of the buildings at Shelton History Center, refreshments, and voting for their favorite vehicles. 

Admission is $1 for dads, $5 for adults and $10 for family. Proceeds will benefit the educational programs of the Shelton Historical Society, whose mission is to “preserve elements of the community’s history in order to create connections between Shelton’s past, present, and future generations through education, maintaining a museum with its collections, and providing a voice in the community regarding matters of historical significance.”
For information including directions, call 203-925-1803 or visit www.sheltonhistoricalsociety.org.