Last year, Barry Strayer took a chance. He coordinated the first East Prospect Community Pride Car Show. "Last year was just a fun afternoon in the park to see if the community could support this type of event," he recalled. "We anticipated having 40-plus (vehicles) in attendance. We had 78."

Hoping to build on the momentum of last year's show, Strayer is organizing the car show this year for Saturday, July 1. It will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the East Prospect ball field at the corner of Meisenhelder Road and Sunrise Lane.

"This year is more structured," Strayer said. "We will have a more cohesive area to display vehicles in the baseball outfield with plenty of room to grow the event."

The car show is open to all types of vehicles. "Last year, we had stock, modified and project cars; two- and three-wheeled motorcycles; off-road vehicles; and an Army troop truck," Strayer shared.

Dash plaques will be given out to entrants, including a commemorative inaugural plaque for the 2022 show for the first 50 people who are registering again for this year's show. The first 100 people who register for this year's show will also receive the 2023 dash plaque.

Trophies will be awarded for Best in Show, Stock Class and Modified Class, voted on by show entrants.

The event will also feature plenty of food, Strayer said. Food trucks will include Tri-County BBQ, G's Concessions and Sitler's Catering, and Scout Troop 20 will provide homemade baked goods. Music will be provided by Karaoke by Miss "T."

Strayer emphasized that the car show is a fundraiser for East Prospect Community Pride, an organization that promotes events throughout the year for residents. The group hosts outdoor movie nights, a Memorial Day parade, a town Christmas tree lighting and more.

"Enjoy a fun time with the family in the ball field, with food, music, a playground for the kids and plenty of like-minded car enthusiasts," Strayer said.

For more information on East Prospect Community Pride, search for the group on Facebook. For details about the car show, email Strayer at epcarshow@gmail.com.