Historic Poole Forge will present Cruise to the Forge, the site's annual car, truck and bike show, on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to the display of vehicles of all makes and models, the event will include food, music and a silent auction. The site's mansion will also be open for tours.

Vehicle owners will be asked to pay a registration fee. Spectators will be admitted free of charge.

A highlight of the day is when vehicles enter the car show and drive over the site's covered bridge, which crosses the Conestoga River. A professional photographer will take photos, which will be available for purchase.

"We get anywhere from 75 to 100 vehicles," said Dawn Ekdahl, Poole Forge executive director, noting that more cars may be on hand depending on the weather. "We will have at least two or three local car clubs represented."

Judging for the top five cars will be at 2:30 p.m. A representative from the a local car club will choose the winners. The prizes will be framed prints of the covered bridge.

Craft vendors will be stationed outside, and the silent auction will be located outside as well. Auction items have been donated by local businesses. "I have donations from some of our automotive shops, and we get baskets of items from local farm stands," Ekdahl said. The silent auction will end at 2 p.m.

A DJ will provide music, and there will be a performance by Shakehouse Music, a band which performs folk, jazz, blues, rock and originals.

Coffee and hot food, including french fries, will be for sale by Schaeffer Catering from Reading. "They are known for their specialty grilled cheese sandwiches," Ekdahl noted. "We also have Suzi's Homemade Soups featuring smoked chicken, white bean and a greens soup."

Locally made baked goods, including pies and whoopie pies, will also be for sale.

Visitors are welcome to stroll the gardens and grounds, and children may enjoy the site's playground.

Historic Poole Forge is located at 1940 Main St., Narvon, along Route 23, 7 miles east of New Holland and 5 miles west of Morgantown. For more information about Cruise to the Forge, call 484-797-5302, email hpf1940@gmail.com or visit http://www.historicpooleforge.org or http://www.facebook.com/pooleforge.