An annual auto show has hundreds of street rods, motorcycles, trucks and souped up cars, but that doesn't mean the accompanying flea market will take a back seat to the show.
The 31st annual Fillmore Auto Show and Flea Market in Moravia will not break from tradition of having a mix of attractions for anyone.
The Labor Day weekend event has room for up to 150 vendors and double that amount of space for cars, motorcycles and trucks.
People come from around the regions and even out-of-state, such as Pennsylvania and Connecticut to peddle their wares.
The Fillmore Auto Club organized the event, which was started by member Don Jones in the 1970s. Longtime club member Gary Fickeisen takes pride in the trophies they award the winners.
The event honors the winners of 31 classes, which are broken down by year.
There are also special titles, such as people's choice and best paint job.
Twenty Moravia businesses donated some of the trophies and have their names on the awards.
Fickeisen said many people look forward to the trophies the club provides.
It spent $2,100 on the prizes this year.
Younger people are bringing newer, compact cars, painted and souped up, Fickeisen said.
He predicted the same number of people will show up for the car show. Owners can register their automobiles the day of the show for $10.
“I like to see the vehicles coming in and seeing the trophies, and just the interactions of the automotive hobbyists,” Fickeisen said.
He plans to bring his 1961 Lincoln convertible for display only.
Besides vintage cars like Fickeisen's, a big draw is the location. The annual exhibit parks itself in the Fillmore Glen State Park.
A park worker told Gary Fickeisen that they weren't very busy that weekend until the club started hosting the show near Labor Day.
Some people like to camp over that weekend and attend the event.
The auto show allows a handful of nonprofit organization a chance at making some revenue.
Some agencies will sell concessions.
The Moravia Volunteer Fire Department will sell barbecue chicken. Other organization will offer breakfast sandwiches and beverages. Some set up tents and clean up, and they earn part of the proceeds.
Others work the door and collect the nominal $1 entry fee.
The Powers Library, Moravia School District, and Four-Town Ambulance will benefit from the event and other revenue such as 50-50 raffles.
“I think we're about even with the amount of vehicles and vendors registered. We're doing pretty good so far, and a lot are waiting to the last minute,” Fickeisen said.
Staff writer Jessica Soule can be reached at 253-5311, ext. 267 or jessica.soule@lee.net
If you go
What: Fillmore Auto Show and Flea Market
Where: The Filmore Glen State Park in Moravia
When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $1 donation, $10 to register the car the day of the show
Attractions: Raffles, concessions, flea market, and a
variety of cars, motorcycles, and trucks.
The Labor Day weekend event has room for up to 150 vendors and double that amount of space for cars, motorcycles and trucks.
People come from around the regions and even out-of-state, such as Pennsylvania and Connecticut to peddle their wares.
The Fillmore Auto Club organized the event, which was started by member Don Jones in the 1970s. Longtime club member Gary Fickeisen takes pride in the trophies they award the winners.
The event honors the winners of 31 classes, which are broken down by year.
There are also special titles, such as people's choice and best paint job.
Twenty Moravia businesses donated some of the trophies and have their names on the awards.
Fickeisen said many people look forward to the trophies the club provides.
It spent $2,100 on the prizes this year.
Younger people are bringing newer, compact cars, painted and souped up, Fickeisen said.
He predicted the same number of people will show up for the car show. Owners can register their automobiles the day of the show for $10.
“I like to see the vehicles coming in and seeing the trophies, and just the interactions of the automotive hobbyists,” Fickeisen said.
He plans to bring his 1961 Lincoln convertible for display only.
Besides vintage cars like Fickeisen's, a big draw is the location. The annual exhibit parks itself in the Fillmore Glen State Park.
A park worker told Gary Fickeisen that they weren't very busy that weekend until the club started hosting the show near Labor Day.
Some people like to camp over that weekend and attend the event.
The auto show allows a handful of nonprofit organization a chance at making some revenue.
Some agencies will sell concessions.
The Moravia Volunteer Fire Department will sell barbecue chicken. Other organization will offer breakfast sandwiches and beverages. Some set up tents and clean up, and they earn part of the proceeds.
Others work the door and collect the nominal $1 entry fee.
The Powers Library, Moravia School District, and Four-Town Ambulance will benefit from the event and other revenue such as 50-50 raffles.
“I think we're about even with the amount of vehicles and vendors registered. We're doing pretty good so far, and a lot are waiting to the last minute,” Fickeisen said.
Staff writer Jessica Soule can be reached at 253-5311, ext. 267 or jessica.soule@lee.net
If you go
What: Fillmore Auto Show and Flea Market
Where: The Filmore Glen State Park in Moravia
When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $1 donation, $10 to register the car the day of the show
Attractions: Raffles, concessions, flea market, and a
variety of cars, motorcycles, and trucks.
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