The Fall Big Car Show will be in the parking lot of DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, September 24, 2017.
The last in a series of three “always fun; always free” summer shows, the final event takes place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Classic and muscle cars, street rods, and trucks will be arrayed to admire.
Near their collectible vehicles, the public meets owners who enjoy a chat about their display piece.
Ron Weimer, shown at right, has organized Morrison car shows for 19 years. There is no entry fee; Weimer stated, “I’ve never charged anybody a single dime to be in our show.”
A 50-50 drawing is held at each event to add interest for visitors and pay for show publicity expenses. Tickets sell for $1 apiece; $5 for “an arm length; or $20 for a strip the length of the purchaser’s vehicle!” he explained.
He is aided by
- long-time friend, Steve Siefken, who photographs the shows
- D. J. and Regina Sikkema, who help with registration and trophy distribution, and their children Alexis and Ethan
- Kim Keller and Chris Schumaker, who assists Weimer at the shows
- DQ Grill & Chill owners Bart and Ellen Smith, who host–and donate to–the Cruise-In’s.