GSFR Car Event To Return

This year's Garden Spot Fire Rescue (GSFR) Car Cruise will be held on Sunday, June 13, from noon to 5 p.m. "I think if it's a nice day, it will be a good show," said Ray Harnish, organizer of the 18th annual cruise. "Everybody is ready to get out."

The event will be held in the parking lot of the GSFR station at 339 E. Main St., New Holland, this year. Harnish has exciting news for both car owners and spectators: The 2021 event will spill out of the station parking lot and onto Main Street. "Main Street will be closed from Kinzer to Brimmer," said Harnish, who hopes to see a few hundred vintage and modern vehicles join in. "If it has wheels and a motor, it's welcome," said Harnish. The cruise is open to cars, motorcycles, tractors, and more. There is no preregistration for the event, as registration will only be available on June 13. A cruise through town will be part of the event. Harnish noted that the organization will follow any CDC guidelines in place at that time with regard to COVID-19.

During the car show portion, local firefighters will select vehicles to receive awards in several categories, including firefighters' choice, chief's choice, best motor, and best paint. Contests involving cars will include a muffler rap contest.

Perks for those who register vehicles will include T-shirts to the owners of the first 50 vehicles and dash plaques to the first 100 owners. Participants will also have opportunities to win door prizes donated by local businesses, including a grand prize of $1,000 off the purchase of a new car or truck from a local dealership or $500 cash.

Musical entertainment at the cruise will be provided by The Nomads. Food trucks located on-site will offer grilled meats, including hamburgers, as well as french fries and ice cream treats for purchase.

Funds raised by the event will benefit GSFR, an all-volunteer firefighting and rescue force serving the greater New Holland area. GSFR is ready to welcome more volunteers. Those who are interested in volunteering may come to the cruise and talk to a GSFR member.

Readers who have questions about the car cruise may call 717-940-8672. More information about the event may be found by searching for "Garden Spot Fire Rescue (GSFR39)" on Facebook.