Historic Poole Forge will present Cruise to the Forge, the site's annual car, truck and bike show, on Sunday, Oct. 15, 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, live music, a silent auction and a craft show. The site's mansion will also be open for self-guided 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.

"Last year, we had over 100 vehicles," said Dawn Ekdahl, Poole Forge executive director, noting that local car clubs also participate.

Judging for the top five cars will be at 2:30 p.m. The prizes will be framed prints of the covered bridge. "We don't do categories; we just have the top five cars," Ekdahl explained. "A lot the car enthusiasts love to come into Poole Forge because it's not (limited) to a parking lot. With us, we have beautiful backdrops with the fall trees. Photo opportunities are endless."

The silent auction items have been donated by local businesses. "We will have gift baskets, including a car wash gift basket," Ekdahl said, noting that the silent auction will close at 2 p.m.

DJ Jay Matteson will provide music, and there will be a performance by the band Forgiven, which is appearing at the event for the first time. The band will perform on the mansion porch. "They play oldies, contemporary, rock and jazz," Ekdahl said, adding that members of the band will also show their cars, including a 1933 Studebaker St. Regis.

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. She (will offer) smoked chicken corn chowder."

Locally made baked goods, including a variety of homemade 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.