It's the show of all shows," said event organizer Johnny Pappas when describing the 11th annual Cars for Kacie car show that will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Classic Auto Mall in Morgantown. "Last year, we had 700 vehicles."

Cars for Kacie benefits Kacie's Cause, a nonprofit organization that provides support to parents, family members and friends of those battling addiction. Money raised at the event funds the group's efforts throughout the year, including the awarding of a scholarship to a student at Octorara Junior-Senior High School and the awarding of a recovery residence scholarship, which pays for a person in recovery to live in a drug- and alcohol-free group home. Funds are also used by the organization to purchase naloxone for free distribution at events and to compensate professional therapists that lead some of its support groups.

The local chapter of Kacie's Cause offers a support group that meets on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at Parkesburg Baptist Church, 103 West St., Parkesburg. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/KaciesCauseParkesburg.

Cars for Kacie was started 11 years ago by Andy Rumford, who lost his daughter Kacie Erin Rumford at the age of 23 from a drug overdose on March 12, 2013. Representatives from Kacie's Cause will be on hand at the car show to provide information and offer naloxone training. There will also be a medical drop-off box at the show where attendees can safely dispose of their prescription medications.

The classic car show is open to any car, truck and motorcycle of any year, make or model, including customs, classics, street rods, low riders, antiques, new generation vehicles and tuners. A registration fee will be charged to vehicle owners. Registration will be from 8 to 10 a.m., followed by judging from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The awards ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. Vehicle owners must be present to win.

Categories will include Best Paint, Best Interior, Best Engine, Best Halloween Display and Best Club Participation. Also awarded will be Best of Show and the Kacie Erin Rumford Memorial trophy. The awards are chosen by families that have lost a loved one to addiction.

There will be a variety of food and dessert vendors, including Mexi-Boys, BBQ Dave, R & D Specialty Foods, Pop's Grill food truck, Malizzi Cakes & Pastries and The Perk Up Truck. "Early breakfast will be available beginning at 5 a.m.," Pappas noted.

Also included will be a demonstration by Dep. Alicia Matson and her K-9, Kali; guest speaker Tony Luke from Tony Luke's cheesesteak restaurants; a silent auction featuring more than 100 items to bid on; more than 50 vendors, including crafters; painted Halloween pumpkins for sale; an appearance by KITT from the "Knight Rider" TV show; live music by the band Forgiven; and an appearance by professional ice hockey player Chris Therien.

For children, there will be a bounce house, a petting zoo and face painting. "Optimus Prime, who is about 9 feet tall, will be walking around," Pappas added.

The Classic Auto Mall is located at 6180 Morgantown Road, Morgantown. The rain date for the car show is Saturday, Oct. 12. For more information, visit www.kaciescause.org/cars-for-kacie.