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Car Shows For A Cause
'A Look at the Funds Raised at Car Events and Where it Goes'
Putting on a car show, cruise-in, rod run or swap meet takes months of planning and the support of volunteers, sponsors, participants and spectators.
Many of these events raise money for non-profit organizations, schools, families and individuals in need. While we celebrate the sponsors, trophy winners and raffle winners, the real story is often the generosity of the car community.
Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how giving car enthusiasts can be with their time, talents and financial support. I’m proud to play a small role in sharing that generosity.
This page highlights the money raised at individual events by car clubs, organizations and businesses to help those in need.
A heartfelt 'Thank You' to all of you!
Would you like your event fundraiser featured below? Please email the following information to staff@nwcam.com:
• Event name
• Date and location
• Amount raised
• Recipient of the funds
• ONE event photo
• Your name and phone number
Thank you!
Shows of 2026:
WE DID IT! 
$15,128 for Fort Kennedy! We set a goal of raising $15,000 at our Summer Finally Got Here event-and not only did we reach it, we passed it by $128! Every dollar of proceeds from our events goes directly to the organizations we choose to partner with and support. We are incredibly proud to give $15,128 to Fort Kennedy, a nonprofit dedicated to helping unhoused, transitioning, and low-income veterans and their families achieve stability and normalcy. This is why we do what we do. The music, the fun, and bringing people together are amazing-but behind every Aspen Meadow Foundation event is a bigger purpose. To every person who attended, donated, volunteered, sponsored, performed, or supported this event: YOU helped make this check possible. We couldn't do it without you!
The 14th Annual Springhill North Albany Car Show was held on July 19th, 2026 at Bryant Park in Albany, Oregon. The show raised $29,334.64 for the South Willamette Valley Honor Flight that transports America's Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices. It was our largest donation ever to this fabulous organization. We had 23 in attendance at the awards breakfast at Pop's Branding Iron in Albany. This was a terrific way to end our 14 year participation in this car show, as we announced that our team has voted to end our participation in this event. We are hopeful that a group will step in and take on the job of conducting this car show. Our team has agreed to provide guidance and share our experience to insure that this event remains successful supporting South Willamette Valley Honor Flight. This brings an 8 year total to over $82,478.84 in total donations! If you are interested in taking over the show, please contact Dave Faller at (541) 926-0098.
Shows of 2025:
The 13th Annual Springhill North Albany Car Show was held on July 13th, 2025 at Bryant Park in Albany, Oregon. The show raised $10,025.54 for the South Willamette Valley Honor Flight that transports America's Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices. This brings a 7 year total to over $53,000 in total donations!
Shows of 2024:
The 12th Annual Springhill North Albany Car Show was held on July 14th, 2024 at Bryant Park in Albany, Oregon. The show raised $7,401.36 for the South Willamette Valley Honor Flight that transports America's Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices. This brings a 6 year total to over $43,000!
The Heritage Auto Show celebrated 25 Years of Heritage on September 21st at the Northwest Vintage Car and Motorcycle Museum in Brooks, Oregon. There was a Special Tribute to Chryslers 100th and Mustangs 60th Anniversary.
A $500 Scholarship was placed in the Speedster Program for the Northwest Vintage Car and Motorcycle Museum. It will be awarded to one of the students going on to the Chemeketa Automotive Program.
The Cops, Cars & Cruisers Event was held on September 14, 2024 at the Meadowwood Technology Campus in Liberty Lake, WA. The event raised $4,299 for Special Olympics.
Their first event in 2017 raised $700, had 8 award winners, and Best of Show was a 1959 Series 62. In 2024, $4,299 was raised, gave out 45 awards, and Best of Show was a 1969 Chevelle Super Sport.
Shows of 2023:
The Wheels for Hope 2023 Charity Car Show was held on July 22, 2023 in Shelton, WA. The event raised $14,389 in cash and food donations for Gethsemane Ministry and Love INC. Both local charities helping people with diverse backgrounds find hope and restoration to productive members of society through counseling and vocational training.
The Summer Finally Got Here Concert & Classic Car Show was held on August 13, 2023 at the Aspen Meadow Amphitheater in Colton, Oregon. The event raised $10,519 for Fort Kennedy, where they assist local homeless Veterans by giving them a hand-up, not a handout.
The Vintiques UnRun was held on October 7, 2023 at the Central Washington Agricultural Museum in Union Gap, WA. The event raised $3,500 for the YMCA Yakima, Children's Wishes and Dreams, and Vintiques YVC Automotive Scholarship.
The Cops, Cars & Cruisers Event was held on September 16, 2023 at the Meadowwood Technology Campus in Liberty Lake, WA. The event raised $4,116 for Special Olympics.
The 2nd Annual Tygh Valley Classic Car Show was held on September 9, 2023 at the Barnwood Barber Shop in Tygh Valley, Oregon. The event raised $2,300 for the Tygh School Community Center.
The 11th Annual Springhill-North Albany Car Show was held on July 9th, 2023 at Bryant Park in North Albany, Oregon. The event raised $9,257.30 for the South Willamette Valley Honor Flight.
If you would like to see the success of your car event displayed on this page, please email the name of your event, date it was held, recipient of money raised, who received the money raised, and one event photo to me at events@nwcam.com
