Not only will the upcoming car show at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church feature a display of vehicles, but it will also include a menu of homemade food, children's activities, craft vendors, an opportunity to win prizes and a flea market.

"We like it to be for families, not just adults," said Carol Kincaid, car show committee chair. "We try to (offer) as much as we can for the kids, too."

St. John's, located in the village of Gibraltar, will hold its 14th annual car show on Saturday, June 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Owners of all makes, models and years of cars and trucks are welcome to participate.

Vehicle owners will be asked to pay a registration fee upon arrival, and spectators will be admitted free of charge. Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 vehicles, and trophies will be awarded in various categories. Vehicle owners will also be entered into a drawing to win small door prizes.

"If it's nice day, we will get 200 cars," Kincaid said, noting that the vehicles will be located in the parking lot and the grassy area surrounding the church.

Since church members will prepare a large quantity of food available for purchase during the show, it will be held rain or shine. "Last year, we did have some downpours during the car show, and believe it or not, we had 80-some cars and they stayed for the entire show," said Kincaid, noting that food sales were brisk. "(Some people) come for the food year after year."

This year, the edible offerings will include hamburgers, hot dogs, hamburger barbecue, pizza, Italian sandwiches and breakfast sandwiches. "Everything is prepared by the church, except for the hoagies and the pizza. That comes from Italian Delite in Birdsboro," noted Kincaid.

There will also be sales of homemade baked goods, including cakes, muffins, cupcakes and brownies. Slices of pie will also be available for purchase.

Those who attend the event are encouraged to bring donations of dry or canned dog and cat food for donation to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County (ARL), which will be represented at the event. "We (select) a different nonprofit every year, and 10% of our proceeds will go to the ARL," Kincaid said, adding that the proceeds from this year's show will also help pay off the cost of repaving the church parking lot. "We recently had our parking lot resurfaced, and that was a big expense. It was the original parking lot from when the church was built about 62 years ago."

Children will be able to enjoy crafts at a vacation Bible school (VBS) table. "We put a little race track up and they can race some little cars that we provide, and we will have crafts they can put together," said Kincaid, adding that children may take part in the activities while their parents view the cars. "If (parents) want to walk around, we will make sure the children stay with us, and we will keep them busy."

Craft vendors will offer items for sale, and there will also be a flea market and a drawing, where attendees can win prizes donated by congregation members and local businesses.

Another attraction will be a Belgian sheepdog show featuring dogs performing tricks and agility demonstrations. "We have had them for at least 10 years," Kincaid said. "They put on a show and the kids love them and they are such friendly dogs. Kids can pet them."

Among the groups that will have emergency vehicles on hand are the Pennsylvania State Police, the Gibraltar Fire Company, the Robeson Township Police Department and Tower Health.

St. John's is located at 1035 Old River Road, Birdsboro. For more information, call the church office at 610-582-3655 or visit http://www.stjohnsgibraltar.org. Handicapped-accessible parking will be available during the show. Craft vendors interested in reserving a space may contact the church office up until the day of the event.