ROADSIDE AMERICA "Museum of Memories" Debut Opening September 29th 2007
The weekend of September 29th / 30th marked the first annual Roadside America
"Open Car Show", AND the official opening of the Museum of Memories. The show was held at the 100 year old Ford Dealership which has been renovated and now houses a fabulous collection of classic advertising memorabilia, cars and nostalgic memories. In Historic Downtown Hillsboro, Texas / 212 E. Elm Street.
The Car Show was co-hosted by Roadside America and The Cruisers Club. The show consisted of over 200 Street Rods, Customs, Bikes and Classic Cars from all over Texas, and from as far away as Alabama, and Arizona. There was not only quantity, BUT quality. Some of the most beautiful cars in the country were in attendance. The Muddcatts performed live on stage Saturday night with their fantastic tributes to Elvis and the Beatles. A great time was had by all.
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DATE FOR THE 2008 EVENT **
Sept. 26 & 27 2008
HILLSBORO, TEXAS // ELM STREET ROD RUN
FRIDAY - SEPT. 26th
Kick-Off Party & Street Dance with Live Music ( for all those who wish to come early and enjoy ) Bands will begin about 7:00 PM.
SATURDAY - SEPT. 27th
Car Show and Activities
Street dance Saturday afternoon/evening with live bands including headliner
Leo Hull & The Texas Blues Machine
will have the street rockin'---You DO NOT want to miss it!
Awards will be presented during the intermission brakes.
( OPEN TO "ALL)
Rods, Customs, Bikes, & Classics
SHOW LOCATION
In Historic Downtown Hillsboro / Two blocks of E. Elm Street will be closed for the event. ( just east of the Hill County Court House )
CO-HOSTED BY
The Roadside America Museum & The Cruisers Club.
Added events for this year will be the " UGLY TRUCK CONTEST, and the CUSHMAN SCOOTERS " This should be a lot of fun.
The poker run, and tours of Historic Downtown attractions will also be back.
The Roadside America Museum is well worth the trip to Hillsboro
even without the car show going on.
TOP 25 TROPHIES ( PARTICIPANT JUDGING )
also
Best paint, Interior, and Engine. Mayor's Choice, Cop's Choice, Fireman's Choice, and many other "Choice Awards"
( Free for first 250 registrants ) -- Dash Plaque, T Shirt, Street dance /w Live music Friday & Saturday night. Admission buttons to the R A Museum for all registered participants & family.
***** Registration opens at 8:00 AM. Sat. *****
$20.00 entry fee.
Proceeds from show will benefit Bridges House shelter, the Boy's
& Girl's Club of Hill County, and the R A museum.
For Show Information, or for a list of motels & B&B contact :
Carroll Estes
212 E. Elm Street Hillsboro, Texas 76645
972-291-2958 / ceclassics@sbcglobal.net myspace.com/roadsideamerica
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Our Sponsors for 2008 include:
Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce / Convention & Visitors Bureau
A-Tiskit A-Taskit
( Hillsboro's Best Sandwich & Ice Cream Shop )
Cole Ford Sales Inc. ( Best Ford Deals in Central Texas )
Texas Musicians Museum ( Another of Hillsboro's Best Attractions )
TO VIEW WFAA NEWS STORY ON MUSEUM
Click
here to see the news story
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Pictured is a 1955 Pontiac full custom Starchief 2dr Station Wagon. The one-of-a-kind Custom was built and owned by Carroll Estes, the creator and owner of the Roadside America Museum. Also pictured below, another of Carroll's cars, a 1967 Corvette L79 coupe. Other cars in his collection include a 1929 Pontiac coupe Carroll built in 1977, a 1958 Chevy Delivery, a 1969 Grand Prix Model SJ, 1950 Nash "Lois Lane" convertible TBR, and numerous other vehicles in various states of renovation.
Carroll's background in Street Rodding, and as one of Texas's top classic car renovators is extensive, and goes back to the late 60s. Former owner of Carroll's Classic Auto Body, has built numerous show cars featured in most of the counties major Rod Magazines.
Carroll is now using his restoration talents to renovate the old Ford Dealership Building in Hillsboro, Texas, and turning it into a fabulous showcase for his extensive collections of nostalgic items.
The Museum is made up of hundreds of collectible items from the 40s, 50s, & 60s. Antique signs, soda fountain collectibles, juke boxes, pedal cars, drink machines, advertising icons such as three different Big Boy statues, Ronald McDonald, Jack-n-the-Box and others. A HUGE collection of Grapette Soda advertising, as well as Coca Cola & many other soda pop signs etc. These and many other very rare items help to take our older visitors "back in time". Visitors really seem to enjoy being reminded of a slower and simpler place in their lifetime. It also serves as a history lesson for those of the younger generation not fortunate enough to have been a part of that era.
The Roadside America Museum is available for class reunions, anniversary parties, weddings or receptions, or any kind of special gathering.
For details, hours, or directions contact: Carroll Estes at (972) 291-2958 or email at: ceclassics@sbcglobal.net
For a map / please copy & paste http://roadsideamerica.com/tnews/NewsItemDisplay.php?Tip_AttrId=%3D16614
