The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, Golden State Classics Car Club and the City of Paso Robles recently announced that the Paso Robles City Council unanimously approved a brand new car show and cruise for Labor Day Weekend 2010.

“The Golden Sate Classics are very pleased with the City Council's decision to approve the Labor Day Classic car event," said Russ Johnson, vice president of the Golden State Classics Car Club. "We are looking forward to working with the Chamber of Commerce and the City to make this a big success. As for the care show, we (Golden State Classics) have had a show for the past eleven years. The show will include finished, licensed, street legal, insured cars, 1979 and older. These cars come from all over the state as well as out of state. This is a family event and the cruise and car show are Free to the Public."

Dubbed the “Paso Robles Classic Car Show Weekend," highlights of the event include:

The Weekend - Paso Robles Classic Car Show Weekend features three full days filled with classic car excitement that includes a car show, a preview cruise and Sunday Drives over Labor Day weekend, September 3-5, 2010. The entire weekend is free to spectators and enthusiasts. For more details or to register your vehicle, go to www.visitpaso.com.

“The Paso Robles Classic Car Weekend is the Chamber's approach to develop and market the unique character, heritage and special attributes of the community as a destination to visit, shop, invest, work and live,"said Mike Gibson, CEO of the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce. 

Cruise - Get a preview of the gorgeous classic show cars when they hit Spring Street on Friday night for an old-fashioned cruise from 6-8 pm. The route runs from 4th to 16th on Spring Street. Bring a chair and enjoy the free show.

Car Show - The Classic Car Show happens Saturday in the downtown City Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features immaculate cars from 1979 and prior. All cars must be finished, licensed and insured to take part in the show. Automotive vendors will also be on site to help you turn your own car into the car of your dreams. This event is free to the public.

Sunday Drives - Everyone is encouraged to take a ride and explore all that Paso Robles and the surrounding countryside has to offer. Information on scenic driving routes and must-see local sights will be provided to exhibitors and attendees during Saturday’s show and on the event website to print out before the event.

Raffle - Proceeds go to five local charities. Grand Prize is a barbeque shaped like a Chevrolet 350 engine. Other items include local products, lifestyle packages, car-related items and more. Raffle tickets for the general raffle available all day Saturday. Raffle tickets for the barbeque will be on sale Friday night in the park and all day Saturday in the park. Winning tickets will be drawn throughout the day for general raffle items, barbeque winner will be drawn at the end of the show.

The Partners - This event is being hosted and organized by the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce, Golden State Classics Car Club and the City of Paso Robles. This is the first time a car show in Paso Robles has been organized within this structure, and committee members believe it will lead to a well-executed, community-supported, fun, family-friendly event.

“As a Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors member for more than six years as well as past chair and current member of the Travel Paso Robles Alliance, I am thrilled that we are bringing this type of event back to Paso," said Bill Roof, Hampton Inn and Suites. "The collaboration between the Chamber, City and Golden State Classics Car Club has been seamless, the level of volunteerism seems at an all time high and we are all looking forward to this event with heightened enthusiasm.”

For more information and to register a vehicle, go to www.visitpaso.com.