La Grande Classic Car Show
July 17 – 19, 2026
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Thank to Lori & Nicole for sharing this video of the 2025 La Grande Classic Car Show.
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2026 La Grande Classic Car Show & La Grande Main Street’s Crazy Days
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August 15 – Baker City Show & Shine
Our club was represented by 12 of our classic beauties owned by: Richard & Debby, Steve & Kathy, John & Deb (2 cars), Jim & Sally, Tim & RJ, Gunner & Amy (2 cars), Arlan & Mary Ann, Steve & Karen; Leon & Sharon, and Loyd. There was only one winner, Richard & Debby won the “Coolest 40’s”
August 15 – Drive Out the Darkness
Two of our cub members, Matt & Nancy and Allen attended this car show which was dedicated to raise awareness and support for suicide prevention and mental health wellness. Matt won two awards: “Best PU” and “Best of Show”. Thank you, Matt. Nancy & Allen, for attending this most worthy event.
August 8 – Grassroots Festival & Car Show
Our club had 18 cars entered into this car show in Union, OR: Jason, Matt & Nancy, Jim & Sally, Steve & Karen, Arlan & Mary Ann, Ed & Dixie, Alan & Paula, Gary & Jan, Allen & Cathy, Lloyd & Joyce, Richard & Debby, Steve & Kathy, Leon & Sharon, Wayne & Julie – that is our record number of club members attending a car show together. Within this group, Lloyd, Gary, Jan, Matt, and Arlan & Mary Ann won an awarad.
August 8 – West Yellowstone Car Show
Meanwhile another club members John & Debbie Howard along with their friend Ed & Bonnie Calhoun from Colorado have been traveling around and stopped this weekend for this car show.
July 29 – Nature’s Pantry
Nature’s Pantry was celebrating their 40th anniversary of being in business. They invited our club to bring their classic cars down to add to their event. Ed Lund, Jim Coxen, John Lackey, Richard Comstock, and Arlan Miesner volunteered to help out.
July 25 -North Powder & Sumpter Car Shows
This weekend had some of our members going to either the North Powder’s Huckleberry Festival & Car Show and another group going to Cracker Creek Car Show in Sumpter, OR. Those who went to North Powder were Allen, Steve O, Shannon, Scott, and Gary & Jan and those who went to Sumpter were Richard & Debby, Steve & Karen, Leon & Sharon, and Arlan and Mary Ann. We had three winners at North Powder and only at Sumpter. Allen won “Best Truck”, Steve won “Best 90’s and Newer”, and Shannon one “Best In Progress” awards at North Powder and Leon & Sharon won the Participants Choice at Sumpter.
July 11 – Caledonian Weekend Veicle Show
Steve & Kathy, Shannon & Kristy, Scott & Ashley, and Allen went to the car show in Athena, OR. Everyone won an award except for Scott & Ashley; however, they did win a raffle item!!
July 11 – Hermiston Classic Car Club Annual Car Show
Jim & Sally, Richard & Debby, Arlan & Mary Ann, and John H attended the car show in Hermiston. Mary Ann won a raffle item, but but Richard and Debby won the “Best 1940’s Car” award.
July 4th Celebration
Some of our club members honored our nations birthday by attending two different events: Imbler City’s Annual 4th of July parade or entering the Ione 4th of July Car Show.
June 27 – Elkhorn Eagles #3456 2nd annual Car Show
Four of our club members attended the car show in Baker City, OR on Saturday, June 27th. Richard & Debby were the only winners at this show and they won “Second Overall Place”. Those member who attended were: Richard & Debby, Robert & Donna, Jim & Jen, Allen, and Arlan & Mary Ann.
June 27 – Marina Motors Car Show
Three of our club members attended the car show in Arlington, OR on Saturday, June 27th. Scott & Ashley were the proud winners of winning the “Pre 1940’s” class. Those who attended were: John & Deb; Scott, Ashley and family; and, Shannon & Kristy.
June 20 – Elgin Car Show
There were 30+ club cars that attended the Elgin Car Show. Due to the amount of car club members, photos of everyone did not happen; therefore, the only photos showing are the winners: Shannon & Kristie for “Best Pre-1930”, Sally for “1973-1980”, Debby & Richard for “Custom”, Margarette for “Elgin Fire Chief Award”, Kristie for “In Progress”, Gary & Jan for “1960-1972”, Scott, Ashley and daughter for “Sweet Chariot”, and Allen for “Best Pick-Up”. Congratulations to all our winners!!!
June 13 – Car Show Tunes Music Festival
Three club members attended the car show in Hermiston, OR on Saturday. Erik Estrada, known for his role in “Chips” TV show plus other movies was there welcoming car show attendees. All three of our members won an award: Richard & Debby for “Vice President’s Award”; Steve & Karen for “Kids Choice”, and Arlan & Mary Ann for “Best Modified Car”.
May 23 – Halfway Car & Quilt Show|
There were eleven club members who displayed their classic cars at this show: Richard & Debby, Steve & Karen, Allen, Arlan & Mary Ann, Jim & Sally, Shannon & Kristie, Scott & Ashley, Gary & Jan, Robert & Donna, Jimmy H, and John & Deb (they were camping and stopped by). We had two winners at this event. Shannon’s car driven by his son Lane won the “People’s Choice” and Richard & Debby won the “Best 1940’s”. Below only some of the cars were in this picture.
May 16 – Echo Car Show
On this rainy, windy day two of our car club members ventured out to attend the Echo Car Show. Richard & Debby and Kathy O. It actually turned out to be a sunny day with high winds. Neither of them won any awards or raffle items. Two of other members, Steve O & Shannon went to Waitsburg Car Show in Washington; however, it was raining and windy there. No one left as a winner or taking any photos!!
April 26 – Walla Walla University 26th Annual Homecoming Car Show
Early on Sunday morning, five our club members gathered and drove to Walla Walla, WA to attend this car show – Steve O, Arlan, John & Deb, Scott & Ashley, and Shannon & Kristie along with several of their children who drove some of Shannon’s cars. Since this was homecoming weekend, there were many spectators who voted on their favorite cars. Arlan was the only lucky club member to receive a trophy (thanks to Ireland’s recruiting efforts); he won the “People Choice Award Nostalgic 1951-1960” award.
April 25 – Boardman Spring Bash Car Show
On a beautiful cool breezy Spring Day, four of our members attended the first car show in Boardman, OR – Allen & Cathy, Steve O, Steve & Karen and Arlan & MaryAnn. Being the first time Boardman is hosting a car show; they did a great job. They didn’t have the traditional trophies, instead they presented the winner with a bottle of fine wine, and each bottle label stated the winning classification. We had two winners in our group: Steve & Karen won “President’s Choice” and Arlan & MaryAnn won the “Best 50’s”.
April 18 – Stanfield Car Show
Our club members generally consider the Stanfield Car Show as their first car show of the year. This year four of our members were able to attend Steve O, Jim & Sally, Shannon & Christie and Scott. Christie is the only one who won a nice raffle item.
March 14 – Heppner Car Show
It was a cold and windy day when Allen decided to attend the Heppner Car Show. He was the only club member to brave the elements and go; however, it did pay off for he won the best 1950-1969 Plaque. Congratulations Allen!!!
February 28 – North Powder Cafe
On Saturday, Feb 28, another beautiful sunny day saw about 22 of our club members and families enjoying a cruise that took them to North Powder, OR for lunch and a lot of fun.
February 5 – Lunch at Big Horn Restaurant in Elgin
On Thursday, Feb 5th, the weather was bright and sunny allowing several of our club members to take a short cruise out to Elgin for lunch.
January 12 – Our Annual Post Christmas Party with gift exchange
2025 Car Club Activities
November 27 – La Grande Main Street Downtown’s Annual Lighted Holiday Parade sponsored by Monkeys on the Run. Members decorated their classic cars with lights to delight of the spectators.
November 16 -Garage Tours some of the guys in our club took a car shop tour. They went to Don McLean’s in La Grande and out to Alan Chase’s collection and car in Union, OR. Thanks to both Don and Alan for opening their shops.
October 31 – La Grande Main Street Downtown’s Safe Halloween Trick or Treat – several of our members volunteered to pass out candy to over 2,000 costume kiddos.
October 17 – North Powder Cafe. Club members took a short cruise to North Powder, OR for an impromptu for dinner. It also happened to be Donna’s birthday (she is in the back in blue).
Oct 12 – Eastern Oregon University’s Home Coming Parade. Our classic cars are always invited to participate in this event – several of them are used to carry the EOU’s dignitaries.
Unfortunately, the photos from the 2025 summer and fall car show attendance has been accidentally deleted. Hopefully in the near future these photos will be added back. If you are interested in can find them on our Facebook page – Timber Cruisers Car Club.
2024 Car Club Activities
November 29 – Thatcher’s Ace Hardware Holiday Parade of Lights hosted by La Grande Main Street Downtown – four members of our car club plus one potential member decorated their classics and participated in this event.
November 11 – Veteran’s Day Parade – Ten club members ignored the rainy-day conditions and drove their classic cars in the Veteran’s Day Parade.
October 31 – La Grande Main Street Downtown’s Safe Trick or Treat event – Our club brought our cars and passed out candy at the La Grande Main Street Downtown’s Safe Trick or Treat event on Halloween night. We parked out cars in front of one our car show sponsors. Seven of our members (Diane, Doug, Mary Ann, Daniel, Kathy, Steve and Arlan (taking the photo)) passed out over 35 lbs of candy to the darling little costumed kiddos. There must have been over 2,000 people down enjoying the event. Thank you, La Grande Main Street Downtown for continuing to hold this event!
October 5 & 6 – Vintiques Unrun Car Show and the 37th Annual Fall Car Show – Arlan & Mary Ann decided to make a weekend out of going to car shows. The Vintiques Unrun was in Union Gap, WA and the 37th Annual Fall Car Show was in Prosser, WA. They didn’t win anything at Union Gap but won 3rd place in the “1959 and Older non-Ford “class at Prosser. Due to the fact they didn’t believe they won because there was so many beautiful cars in their class, they left early and didn’t pick up their award. Doyce & Ruth Lockhart accepted it for them, so the photo is of Ruth holding the award. They met a lot of great people at both shows and the show on Sunday was located in the middle of the Vintner’s Village which houses seven different wineries.
September 21 – Power In the Park Car Show – The car club purchased a trophy to be awarded to vehicle of our choice at this car show. Arlan & Mary Ann entered their car in the car show and Don came to help select the trophy winner. The car Arlan & Don selected was a 1970 Ford Torino GT, 351 c.i.d. with C-6 transmission owned by Craig McManus from Tri-Cities. This is a very unique car due to the fact that the Torino was Motor Trend’s Car of the Year in 1970 and there were only 3,939 Torino convertibles built in 1970.
September 13-14 – Seaside, OR Car Show – John & Deb took their Jeep to the car show in Seaside, OR. There were 268 car registered. John said they didn’t win an award; however, they had a great time.
September 14 – Bi Mart Car Show – Eight of our club members brought their classic cars to our local Bi Mart store for their annual car show event. Arlan was the only member who was lucky to win, and he won the Participant’s Choice award. Congratulations!!!
September 7 – Wheeling Walla Walla – John & Deb attended the Wheeling Walla Walla, WA car show on Saturday. The didn’t drive away with a trophy but they had a great time.
August 24 – Hot August Nights Car Show – Five of our club members took their classic cars to Lewiston, ID for the 38th Hot August Nights Car Show. The members who attended are: Dave & Tana, John & Deb, Richard & Debby and James & Amanda. John & Deb were the lucky winners of an award. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
August 18 – Pleasant Grove Grange – Margarette, one of members who is the president of the Pleasant Grove Grange, invite our club to their Ice Cream Social. The Grange members voted on their favorite car and the winner was Richard & Debby and Margarette presented them with a special award. Thank you, Pleasant Grove Grange, for a wonderful time.
August 17 – North Powder Cafe – After the Baker City Car Show we decided to stop for dinner at the North Powder Cafe. Employees are so nice and easy to work with; we gave them only 15 minutes notice that we were coming, and they had our table all set and ready we got there.
August 17 – Baker City Show & Shine Car Show – Nine of our members’ classic cars were taken to Baker City’s car show on Saturday. Those who went were Steve & Karen, Allen & Cathy, Jim & Sally, Gary & Jan, Arlan & Mary Ann, Richard & Debby, and Don. Only Steve & Karen won the award for “Coolest Car”. Steve’s comment following winning this award was, “Guess they have never been in this car!” CONGRATULATIONS TO STEVE & KAREN!!
August 17 – Main Street Car Show in Enterprise, OR – Matt was the only one of our members who attended this car show, and he won an award in his class. CONTRATULATIONS TO MATT!!
August 10 – Grassroot Car Show in Union, OR – Eighteen of our member decided to join the Grassroots Car Show on Saturday. At least six of the cars were awarded with a plaque: Steve & Kathy (each received a plaque for their cars), Richard & Debby (won two plaques), Deb won for her car but not John, Gary & Jan, and Jason. Matt was not with group so we don’t if he also won.
August 8 – Cove Steak House – About 16 club members took a short sightseeing trip over to Union and then to Cove for dinner. The members that had a great dinner are: Jim & Sally, Ed & Dixie, Ed, Gary, Arlan & Mary Ann, Richard & Debby, Steve & Karen, John & Deb, Mike H, and Jeremy.
July 13 – Hermiston Car Show – Four of our members, Richard, Arlan, John and Steve, braved the 103-degree heat and traveled to join the car show. All four them came home winners. Rchard, Arlan and John won a 3rd place trophy and Steve won a 2nd place trophy. Good job guys!!!
June 29 – Ace Hardware Store Mini car show & BBQ – Eleven of our club members brought their classic cars to the event, and they were: John & Deb, Debbie, Jason, Alan & Kathy, Alan & Paula, Arlan, Richard, Gary & Jan, Jeremy, Jim & Sally, and Don. The food was good and the temperature was great. Only some of the cars are in the photos below.
June 22 – Umatilla Landing Days – Richard & Debby, Steve & Karen and Arlan & Mary Ann attended the Umatilla Landing Days Car Show. Even though the trophies were awesome, none of them walked away as a winner, unless you count the raffle item that Steve won. The weather was very hot and 98 degrees is HOT, but we had a good time anyway.
June 16 – Settlers Retirement Residence in Baker City – Several of our members took their classic cars to help celebrate Father’s Day with the residence. There was a BBQ and live music – nice way to spend Father’s Day. Those who went were: Richard Comstock, Jim & Sally Coxen, Jaron Simmons, James & Amanda Rayburn.
June 15 – Elgin’s Riverfest Car Show – Our car club really supports the Elgin’s Riverside Car Show. Our member who attended are Richard & Debby, Arlan, Matt, Gary & Jan, Jim & Sally, Jerry, Rick, Debbie, Jason and Daniel. Unfortunately, only Richard, Matt, Daniel, Arlan and Jan won awards.
May 30 – Dinner at Meacham, OR – This wasn’t a car show; however, 8 of our members drove their classic cars to Meacham for dinner: Richard & Debbie, Ed H, Steve & Karen, Doug & Diane, and Jim.
May 26 -Pacific NW Mustang 42nd Spring Show & Shine – Arlan & Mary Ann attended this show in Kennewick, WA. They won “1959 & Older Stock Non-Fords”
May 19 – Waitburg Car Show – Steve & Kathy and Arlan & Mary Ann went to the Waitsburg car show instead. They both tied for the same award which was “No Award”!!!!
May 19 – Ione Car Show – Some of our members went to the Ione Car Show and they were: John & Deb, Richard & Debby, Jim & Sally, and Gary. Congratulation to Richard & Debby won the “Best of Show” for their 1940 Ford Coupe – Congratulations!!
April 25 – Caldwell Car Show – Steve & Karen, Allen, and Arlan & Mary Ann attended the Heap Herdders Car Show in Caldwell. The wind was blowing, and it was a little chilly, however, we had a great time. Allen and Steve & Karen were both lucky to win a sponsor’s trophy and Arlan & MaryAnn just had long faces!!!
April 20 – Stanfield Car Show – Steve E, Steve O, Allen, Richard & Debby, Jim & Sally and Arlan & MaryAnn cruised over to Stanfield to attend the show. Since this show is put on by the Hermiston Car Club, there were no awards given; however, Richard & Debby once again came away with two bottles of wine from the raffle.
March 16 – Hepner, OR – Five club members decided to take advantage of one of nicest day of 2024 and attend their first car show of the season in Heppner, OR . Those who attended were Steve O, Steve & Karen, Jerry, Allen, Arlan & Mary Ann. Unfortunately, only two cars won an award: Allen and Arlan & Mary Ann
Our club waits until the beginning of January to have our annual Post Christmas Party with dinner and a gift exchange of white elephant items!
Three of our club members drove their classic cars in the parade despite the cold and rainy weather on Saturday, December 2nd.
September 23 – Congratulations to Matt for winning the “Best Mopar” award at the Pasco, WA car show.
September 23 – Richard & Debby won an award for the “Best Ford” at the Baker City Carnegie Art car show. Three other members also attended the show Alan B, Jim & Sally, and Steve & Karen. It is unknow if they won an award too.
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On September 22 – Diane took her T-Bird to Hermiston for the 50th Anniversary of the movie “American Graffiti” in Hermiston, OR.
September 16 – Congratulation to Richard & Debby for winning a Sponsor Trophy at the “Power in the Park” car show in Kennewick, WA. Arlan and Mary Ann also attend but they only won a raffle item!!!
September 16 – Richard & Debby and Arlan & Mary Ann attended the “Power in the Park” car show in Kennewick, WA. Timber Cruisers Car Club purchased a sponsor trophy to be presented to the car chosen by Richard & Arlan. They selected a 1936 Ford Cabriolet owned by Ron Boelles from Tri-Cities, WA.
Our club makes it a point to donate our La Grande Classic Car Show raffle proceeds to a local charity. Dixie Lund (left), our raffle chair, is presenting a check in the amount of $2,351 to Aubrey Smith, director of the Northeast Oregon Regional Food Bank.
September 10: Thirteen of our club members participated in the Annual Bi-Mart Car Show. Gary’s car is missing from the photos. Alan B was the only winner!! Congratulations Alan!!
