A young show-goer learns about a 1923 Ford T Bucket. Photo by Mike Heon

YOLO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - Despite an early morning drizzle and an afternoon downpour, more than 800 attendees enjoyed the seventh annual “Cruisin’ into the Next Chapter” Classic Car and Truck Show on Saturday, Aug. 24, in Yolo. This family-friendly event was presented by the Friends of the Yolo Branch Library and the Yolo County Library.

A classic Volkswagen van was brought to the show. Photo by Mike Heon

The event featured more than 120 classic cars and trucks, which lined the streets of Yolo. Michael Sandoval received the Best of Show award for his 1956 Ford Country Sedan. David Arriaga’s 1959 Chevrolet El Camino was honored with the Fire Chiefs’ Hot Pick award, selected by representatives from local fire departments. Additionally, 12 other awards were presented in the following categories:

Stock Car 1900-1959: Stanley Borba, 1959 Bianchina Trasformabile

Stock Car 1960-1999: Ken & Scott Price, 1966 Pontiac GTO

Modified Car 1900-1959: George Corbin, 1947 Lincoln Continental Convertible

Modified Car 1960-1999: William Hardisty, 1965 Ford Mustang

Stock Truck 1900-1999: David Arriaga, 1959 Chevrolet El Camino

Modified Truck 1900-1959: Rudy Rodriguez, 1957 Chevrolet Truck

Modified Truck 1960-1999: Tom Barrios, 1971 GMC 1500 Super Custom

Rat Rod 1900-1999: Clint Wolff, 1930 Ford Model A

Best Upholstery: David Arriaga, 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS Convertible

Best Motor: William Hardisty, 1965 Ford Mustang

Best Paint Job: Dana Rounds, 1956 Ford F100

Best Chrome: Chris Morris, 1953 Chevrolet Pickup

This year’s event also included a Youth Lowrider Bike Show. Among the six entries, Dominic Quezada, age 15 from Robbins, was awarded the Yolo County Sheriff’s Office Pick, while Jorge Alvendo, age 16 from Woodland, received the Librarian’s Choice. An additional six awards were given in the following categories:

Best 16” Street Lowrider Bike: First Place – Alex Solorzano, age 10, Knights Landing

Best 20” Stock Lowrider Bike: First Place – Emiliano Solorzano, age 12, Knights Landing; Second Place – Dominic Quezada, age 15, Robbins

Best 20” Street Lowrider Bike: First and Second Places – Jorge Alvarado, age 16, Woodland

Best 26” Lowrider Bike: First Place – Salvador Solorzano, age 15, Knights Landing

The Friends of the Yolo Branch Library extend their gratitude to the community for making this event a success. Over 80 volunteers, along with the County of Yolo, Yolo Fire Protection District, Yolo Welding & Fabrication, Yolo Market, Cache Creek High School, VC Upholstery, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts and numerous other generous businesses collaborated with the Friends and Yolo County Library to create a memorable experience.

Residents of all ages were able to enjoy the car show. Photo by Mike Heon

Families enjoyed viewing classic cars and trucks, listening to music by Rockwell Sound & Lighting with special guest DJs, exploring antique firetrucks from the Yolo Fire Department, admiring a display of antique tractors and gas engines and learning about recycling from Yolo County Integrated Waste Management. Children also delighted in free balloon twisting, receiving free books, and participating in activities at the Yolo Branch Library.

All proceeds from the event will benefit the Friends of the Yolo Branch Library, supporting library programs and services for the communities of Yolo, Zamora, Dunnigan, and surrounding areas.

For more information about the Friends of the Yolo Branch Library, visit www.friendsofyololibrary.org or connect with them on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FriendsofYoloLibrary. For more information about the Yolo County Library, visit www.yolocountylibrary.org or connect with the Library on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/YoloCountyLibrary.