The Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association
announced the 12th annual “The Way We
Were” car show to be held Sunday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. on Front Street in Ballston Spa.
The rain date will be Oct. 19.
People who attend will be able to stroll the
historic village’s Front Street, while checking out
a wide variety of cars and trucks and enjoying
outdoor barbecues, vendors, and music.
Front Street will be blocked off from Milton
Avenue past the Old Iron Springs to accommodate
car exhibits and vendors. In the past, the event
has attracted hundreds of display vehicles and
thousands of automobile aficionados from all over
the region.
Organizers said it is one of the few local judged
shows and several trophies will be awarded, including
Best of Show, Mayor’s Choice, Best Engine, Best
Paint, Best Stock, Oldest Vehicle plus the top five
in each of 13 categories.
Judging begins at 9:30 a.m. with trophies
awarded at 3:30 p.m.
The event is free to spectators. Exhibitors can
pre-register by Oct. 1 for $10 per car or $15 on the
day of show. All proceeds will benefit community
activities sponsored by the BSBPA.
Dash plaques will be given to the first 400 cars
registered and the first 200 cars registered will
receive car show souvenirs.
A printable registration form is available on the
BSBPA website, www.ballston.org. For more information,
contact Steve Farnham at stevefarnham@
ballston.org, Dan Barner at dan@ballston.org or the
BSBPA at info@ballston.org or 885-2772.
Photo Courtesy Ballston Spa Business & Professional Association