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in partnership, the Rotary Club of Amherst and the Rotary Club of Williamsville held their Annual Car Show on Sunday August 15, 2021 at The Northtown Center at Amherst. Since 2001 they have conducted this event for the benefit of the Amherst Youth Foundation, other local charities and community groups. The event was open to the public admission free. At Noon the show started with a U.S Marine Corp Color Guard presentation of the American flag. This is a judged event, not a cruise show.The event included basket raffles, a 50/50 split raffle, prepared food for sale, beverage refreshments, and musical entertainment with DJ Hank Nevins of WBEN radio.
At the last event in 2018 (prior to the pandemic) there were close to 200 registrants and an estimated 750-1,000 open admission public attendees. We expect to have several hundred classic cars on display. This event is outside on an asphalt surface parking lot that can easily accommodate the large number.
The day’s activities included some of WNY’s rare and expertly restored vintage motor vehicles including muscle cars and trucks. Cars registered for judging at this event are the finest examples of classic detailing and restoration of foreign and domestic models.
Trophies to be awarded included: the President’s Award, “Charlie’s Choice”, Best of the Best, Five Best of Show, Special Award, and Top 50.
Major corporate sponsors included TOPS Markets, Calspan Corporation, Wardynski Meats, West-Herr, Spot Coffee, Mainstream Funding Network, Inc., RBC Wealth Management, Modern Disposal, “Charlie’s Choice,” and Cappellino Auto.
The primary benefactor of this event is the Amherst Youth Foundation. The AYF offers a number of community programs, such as The After-School Program, which accommodates up to 65 children per day in educational, recreational and social skill development activities (60% of these children are from low/moderate income families). The Our Place Program offers socialization and community service opportunities to special needs young adults, which is unique in having its focus on an under-served age cohort (20–30-year-old) for adults with special needs. And, Melissa's Coffeehouse, a student run coffeehouse that is teaching 10-15 young adults how to run a small business. Through food service and special events, the coffeehouse serves hundreds of teenagers. The building also serves as a regular meeting place for community groups and many organizations that are youth and family oriented. Additionally, other community charitable organizations will also benefit from this event.