Washtucna to welcome car lovers

Antique cars, trucks and motorcycles roll into Washtucna on Saturday, June 29, for the eighth annual Washtucna Classic Auto Show at the local ball field. This year the highlighted car on display is a 1924 Ford Model T.

Aside from the antique vehicles, a variety of booths and activities are planned during the annual event.

The day begins with a breakfast served by the Washtucna Volunteer Firefighters from 7-10 a.m.

The car show starts at 10 a.m. and lasts until 3:30 p.m. Lunch and the concession snacks are provided by the Washtucna senior class from 11 a.m. until the conclusion of the show.

Ritzville Rodeo Queen Heidi Hennings will be on hand to host a stick horse racing competition for children between the ages of four and nine.

Each child that participates receives a cowboy prize.

Other activities at the event include craft projects, benches and horseshoe art, various vendor booths, concessions and door prizes are awarded throughout the day. Western cartoonist Jim Lisk will also be on site to sketch caricatures.

Awards for the car show begin at 3 p.m. and following the conclusion of the event, Frank’s Tavern provides entertainment for visitors to come and enjoy.

For more information about the annual car show, visit http://washtucnawa.com or call 509-646-3449.