The second annual East Williston car show will be taking place at village hall on Saturday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Classic and exotic cars will be lined up in the parking lots for the train station, village hall and the village green.
All proceeds from the event, presented by the village’s recreation committee, will go toward the East Williston Fire Department.
The event originated when Cesar Romero, captain of the department’s truck company spoke to resident Kevin Parente on the possibility of a car show before presenting the idea to the committee.
“We’re looking forward to a good showing of a nice variety of classic and exotic cars,” Romero, who owns Imperial Car Motors in New Hyde Park, which sells, collects and stores classic cars, said in an interview with Blank Slate Media. “Good music, good times and doing it all for the fire department is a bonus.”
Approximately 65 cars were on display last year although Romero said he expects it to be closer to 100 after more advertising and networking with local car groups. Last year’s event raised approximately $2,000 for the department, Romero said.
Antique trucks from local departments will also be on display, Romero said. The show features raffles, a food and drink area and live music from the band Six To Eight.
Cars will be judged for best in show, best classic car and best exotic car.
The show will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with judging at 2 p.m. Cars will arrive from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
“It’s a great community event for the residents to come out and enjoy some nice cars,” Romero said.