By Connie Koepke
Mecosta County Vistiors Bureau
The Mecosta County Visitors Bureau and the River Valley Car Club proudly present Car Fest 2021 Downtown Big Rapids. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 26, from 1 until 5 p.m.
“It is great being able to start bringing back outside events to the community,” stated Connie Koepke – Executive Director of the Mecosta County Visitors Bureau. “This is also a perfect tie-in with the Big Rapids Air Fest at Roben-Hood Airport taking place earlier in the day from 9:00am-1:00pm. Guests will be able to spend the entire day Exploring the Big Rapids Region not only enjoying both events but local shops, restaurants and maybe even spend the night at a local hotel.”
Sponsors for this year’s event include the Mecosta County Visitors Bureau and media sponsor Big Country 100.9 Radio. The event is facilitated by the River Valley Car Club of Big Rapids.
“On behalf of the River Valley Car Club, we are all excited at being able to bring our prized vehicles back out for not only our own enjoyment but to share them with the public as well,” noted Duey Parsons of the River Valley Car Club. “It’s always thrilling to see these spectacular cars up close as well as engaging in the comradely that goes along with them.”
Other activities happening at the Car Fest 2021 Car Show include a 50/50 raffle, (30) trophy presentations at 4:30pm, live musical performance by Chris Jane from 2:00pm-4pm, food and fun for all! Kids and grownups alike are invited to stop downtown to enjoy the event and all that beautiful downtown Big Rapids has to offer.
If you have a prized vehicle that you would like to enter for a chance at one of the coveted trophies up for grabs, or just enjoy socializing with other car lovers, you can register on the day of the event from noon – 2:00pm in front of TFC Bank. Cost is just $15 per vehicle to enter.
For more details on the first annual Car Fest, you can visit BigRapids.org/CarFest or reach out to Duey Parsons directly at 231-499-8196 with any questions or for more details.
