"If you would like to bring your entire family to an awesome free-entrance event where they can walk around and see the evolution of the automobile, this is a great opportunity to do so," said Tammy Jalbert, executive director of the Columbia Animal Shelter, describing Cruisin' for Cats. "There will be music, food, cars, bikes, chances to win prizes, and while you are here, you can see some awesome animals that are available for adoption. All proceeds go to the care of the animals here at the shelter."

Cruisin' for Cats will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, at the shelter, 265 S. 10th St., Columbia.

"We expect a wide variety of classic, vintage and new vehicles and bikes," Jalbert said. "We already have a 1969 ambulance registered and a 1958 Panhead chopper, just to name a couple, and there are too many more just as cool to list. It really is one of my favorite events of the year."

Along with cars, the show will feature a variety of food, merchandise for sale and prizes. "You can purchase breakfast sandwiches hot off the grill," Jalbert commented. "There will also be hamburgers, hot dogs and pulled chicken sandwiches as well as some yummy desserts available for purchase. We will have T-shirts, Koozies, a 50/50 (giveaway) and a (giveaway) table with all kinds of awesome donations from our local community."

People will also have the opportunity to tour the shelter and visit with cats up for adoption.

Jalbert noted that the car show is a natural fit for the shelter. "The shelter came about because of a dream Judy McKonly had to help as many cats as she possibly could," she explained. "She and her husband were the founders of Kleen-Rite car wash, and together with The McKonly Family Foundation, this seemed like the best way to bring the two arenas together and support one great cause."

Jalbert added that attending the car show helps support the mission of the shelter, providing funds for animal care, community outreach programs and a spay/neuter clinic. "We continue to make strides in tackling cat overpopulation and offering affordable vet care, in huge part due to great support from our community," she stated. "This is our fifth annual car and bike show, and our goal each year is to make it even better than the last. Come out for a great time and see some awesome cars, trucks and bikes and enjoy a family-friendly event."

There is a discount for preregistering for the car show by noon on Friday, July 28. Same-day registration will also be accepted. People may register on-site at the shelter or by visiting https://tinyurl.com/mu7tvc3u.