Hanford's Carnegie Museum to host car show on June 3

Cars will compete and be judged in eight categories: Best Historic Car, Best Hot Rod, Best Muscle Car, and Best Import Car.

Last year’s Best in Show winner, a 1930 La Salle, will be back to defend its title. This year, it will face tough competition, including a 1949 Triumph Roadster 2000.

Visitors to the car show can once again vote in the popular People’s Choice award.

“In our inaugural show last year, we had 135 cars competing. Based on pre-registrations, we expect many more cars to compete this year,” said Carnegie Museum President Jack Schwartz. “We have expanded the show to include two more city blocks.” 

Also, new this year will be food trucks featuring foods from traditional hot dogs and snow cones to Jamaican, Southern, and Mexican cuisines. In addition, vendors will sell their wares in Civic Center Park, ranging from car care products, and jewelry to wood arts and crafts.

There is no charge to visit the car show.

The Carnegie Museum will have extended hours Saturday, opening at 10 a.m., so car show enthusiasts can view the new A Portuguese History of Kings County exhibition.

The museum is located at 109 E. 8th Street. Admission is $5 for people over 12, and $2 under 12, with a maximum of $10 per family.