2009

February 5, 2009 by Rebecca Hunt

You spoke and we listened! Many new and exciting have been taking place. First and foremost, we have moved the event to a month which is not so hot and added, for the first time ever, our Mega Cruise for Arthritis. From here on out, the Classic Auto Show for Arthritis & Mega Cruise (formerly Heart of Illinois Classic Auto & Bike Show) will be held the first weekend in October, starting Saturday, October 3rd through Sunday, October 4th.

Registration for the Classic Auto Show for Arthritis is now open.

If you register by September 26, 2009, you will receive $5 off the registration fee. There is not a registration process for the Mega Cruise, however a donation is requested for entering.

Come park your car for everyone to see, or join in on the actual cruise! This Mega Cruise is open for all makes and models. The very next day, on Peoria's beautiful riverfront will be the Classic Auto Show where cars will be displayed and judged. There will be food, entertainment, vendors and fun for the whole family. Don't miss out on this jam packed weekend. Funds raised from this event will help support the many men, women and children with arthritis. with arthritis!

Proceeds benefit the nearly 300,000 children under the age of 17 affected by juvenile arthritis. Partnered together with Cops for kids we raised over $12,000 in 2008. Cops for Kids supports "Take a kid to a car show". They are an ongoing program, staffed by volunteers, to present to the children of our neighborhoods, police officers as a positive influence in their lives.

The Classic Auto Show for Arthritis is always looking for auto clubs, bike clubs, sponsors, donors, vendors, entertainment and volunteers. If you would like to get involved in this event and help a great cause, please don't hesitate to contact us.