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HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL PR 2018-05-15 Car Show Town of Leesburg News Release For Immediate Release May 15, 2018 Media Contact: Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer barnett@leesburgva.gov  703-771-2734 32nd Annual Leesburg Classic Car Show Cruises into Downtown Leesburg on Saturday, June 2, 2018 Proceeds from the car show benefit programs at Monroe Technology Center. Leesburg, VA (May 15, 2018) – Hundreds of street rods, muscle cars, and classics, model year 1993 and older, will be on display in downtown Leesburg on Saturday, June 2, 2018, during the 32nd annual Leesburg Classic Car Show. The car show begins at 5:00 p.m. and runs until 9:00 p.m. At 9:00 p.m., over 45 trophies will be presented for Best of Show and Spectators’ Choice awards, as well as Principal’s Choice, Mayor’s Choice, and Merchants’ Choice awards. The individually hand-crafted trophies, designed and created by Monroe Technology Center students, are highly coveted works of art. The awards ceremony will take place at the intersection of King and Market Streets. Attendees will receive voting ballots for the Best of Show and Spectators’ Choice awards upon entry to the show. Named a “Best Family Friendly Event” in the Loudoun Times-Mirror’s 2017 Best of Loudoun Awards, the Leesburg Classic Car Show draws visitors from all over the Mid -Atlantic region. Attendees are encouraged to patronize downtown Leesburg’s restaurants before or after enjoying the car show. A $3 per person donation, supporting student programs at Monroe Technology Center (MTC) is requested. Students at MTC, a Loudoun County Public School, can choose from over 26 areas of study, many offering industry-specific certifications through the use of tools, technology and work experience. Proceeds from the car show provide equipment, materials, educational trips, and scholarships for students. The Leesburg Classic Car Show would not be possible without this year’s sponsors, including Country Buick GMC, Caliber Collision, Interstate Moving Relocation Logistics, Battery Warehouse, Catoctin Automotive, The Tire Shop, BAPS Paint, and the Cobra Car Club. The car show is a partnership of Loudoun County Public Schools, the Historic Downtown Leesburg Association, and Capitol TV Productions. Downtown streets will close at 4:00 p.m. for car show staging. For more information, including how to register your vehicle for the show, visit www.lcps.org/mtc, email ClassicCarShow@lcps.org, or call 571-252-2080. # # #