Cars, trucks, motorcycles and more will come together on Saturday, July 6, for the third annual East Prospect Vehicle Benefit Show. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Prospect ball field at the corner of Meisenhelder Road and Sunrise Lane.

This year's show promises to be bigger and better than ever, said organizer Barry Strayer. "We are having industry-related vendors along with sponsors setting up stations to show you their products and detailed information on their businesses," he explained. "We have expanded our vehicle display spaces to 12 by 25 feet to accommodate everyone with room to move and set up canopies for shade. Kickstand boards are available for our motorcycle entrants."

The show is open to all types of vehicles, and a total of 12 awards will be given out, including prizes for original and modified vehicle, jeep, truck and motorcycle; antique motorcycle; antique truck or car; best of show; and people's choice.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the York County Department of Veterans Affairs, a government agency that aids veterans and their families in maximizing benefits to improve quality of life.

Food vendors will be set up at the show, and music will be provided by DJ MissT. Two photographers will be on hand for individual entrant shots, to take special requests and for pictures of all the class winners. Kids' activities in the adjacent park will include story times and a coloring contest with prizes for the winners in four age groups.

Strayer came up with the idea for the show when he was looking to create a community event to bring people of all ages together. "The first one turned out to be so well received by both the community and the surrounding area, we are continuing annually on the first Saturday of July," he said. "My original idea was just for a fun day, but it has since turned into a lot more. First of all, our proceeds go to help the veterans that have sacrificed so much for us. The show affords participants something locally to do, to meet their neighbors and make new friends with the same passion they have."

Strayer said he's particularly proud of the way the show has introduced young people to a wide range of vehicles and owners.

"Our goal is to have everyone represented at the show and expose kids to all types of fun organizations, to hopefully get them interested in the correct way, be it off-roading, racing or just competitive showing of a restored vehicle," he said. "I call it 'visual reality, not virtual reality.' This is something they can use all five of their senses and interact with those that are passionate with what they do. It just might spark an interest in them to get involved."

Preregistration for people who wish to show their vehicles is available for a discount until Monday, July 1, by contacting epcarshow123@gmail.com. Same-day registration will begin at 8 a.m.